RU2782226C2 - Vaporizer system, vaporizer device and method for control of such a device - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: tobacco industry.

SUBSTANCE: group of inventions relates to a vaporizer system, a vaporizer device, and a method for control of a vaporizer device. The vaporizer system contains a vaporizer device containing one or more sensors for measuring the use of evaporated material in a time interval, while one or more sensors are made with the possibility of formation of data on use, which is the use of evaporated material. The vaporizer device additionally contains the first transceiver for transmission of data on use to a wireless channel, and a mobile communication device containing the second transceiver made with the possibility of communication with the first transceiver of the vaporizer device via the wireless channel. The mobile communication device contains memory, which stores an application, a processor for implementation of the application, and a user interface for displaying the result of implementation of the application. The application is made with the possibility of reception, by means of an input action with the application and/or a physical action with the vaporizer device, of use preferences from preferable use of evaporated material by the user of the vaporizer device, reception, by means of the second transceiver of data on use, which is the use of the vaporizing device, comparison of data on use with use preferences during a predetermined time interval, determination of a set of operational parameters of setting for the vaporizer device, which correspond to user preferable use of evaporated material, and transmission, by means of the second transceiver, to the vaporizer device via the wireless channel of the set of operational parameters of setting for the vaporizer device.

EFFECT: increase in control of use of a vaporizer.

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Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims priority under U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/590,142, filed Nov. 22, 2017, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF TECHNOLOGY TO WHICH THE INVENTION RELATES

[0002] The devices, systems, and methods described herein relate to evaporative devices, such as electronic vaporizer devices, and methods of using, operating, and manufacturing such device(s). Devices, systems and methods, if desired, can be configured to present or include the presentation to the user of information indicating the amount of steam consumed in a period of time.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Vaporizer devices, which may also be referred to as electronic vaporizer devices or e-vaporizer devices, can be used to deliver vapor containing one or more active substances when the vapor is inhaled by a user of the vaporizer device. Electronic vaporizer devices are becoming increasingly popular for both prescribed medical use, drug delivery, and the consumption of tobacco and other plant-derived smoking materials. Electronic vaporizer devices, in particular, can be portable, separate, and convenient to use. Typically, such devices are controlled by one or more switches, buttons, or the like (controls) on the vaporizer, although a number of devices have recently emerged that can communicate wirelessly with an external controller (eg, smartphone).

Such devices are known, for example, from US 2016/0278435 or WO 2014/086504.

[0004] Such wireless control was limited mainly to temperature setting and other functions that were already performed, and perhaps more conveniently, on the device itself. These systems cannot automate or calibrate the operation of a device based on the determination of the material or type of material loaded into the device. Typically, such systems may also not keep track of the dosage or "session management" information of the vaporizer and/or allow modification of the device based on the dosage or session management information. In addition, the systems described to date cannot provide group interaction with other users.

[0005] For example, with regard to dosing, previous attempts to determine the dosage of steam and/or active agent in a pair have been unsatisfactory. Systems that pre-set dosage by limiting the amount of material to be delivered per session assume, often incorrectly, that all of the material will be drawn in and cannot be adjusted to produce partial doses. Such systems may also measure the amount of material and require accurate measurement of the mass and/or volume of material to be delivered for evaporation, or measure the difference between the initial mass/volume and the mass or volume after delivery. These measurements can be difficult, require a high level of accuracy and cost, and may give inaccurate results. In addition, e-smoking devices that manage the current dose or session typically manage the delivered dose without regard to or actual knowledge of the actual clinical and medical needs of the user, and may not allow adjustment of the administered dose or session based on such biometrics. user like weight, age, symptoms, etc. Existing systems may also lack features that allow the user to tailor the application to their habits and goals, as well as to their social needs.

[0006] The systems, devices, and methods described herein address at least the above issues of concern.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0007] Devices, systems, and methods for managing electronic vaporizer sessions are described herein. In some aspects, the vaporizer system includes a vaporizer device comprising one or more sensors for measuring vaporized material usage over a period of time. One or more sensors are configured to generate usage data representing the use of the volatilized material. The vaporizer device further includes a first transceiver for transmitting usage data on a wireless channel. The system further includes a mobile communications device comprising a second transceiver for communicating wirelessly with the first transceiver of the vaporizer device. The mobile communication device includes a memory that stores an application, a processor for executing the application, and a user interface for displaying a result of executing the application.

[0008] In still other aspects, a vaporizer device is disclosed that is configured to communicate with an application running on a mobile computing device. The application is configured to receive usage preferences from the vaporizer device user's preferred vaporizer usage, and is further configured to determine a set of operational settings for the vaporizer device that correspond to the vaporizer device's preferred usage of the user. In some embodiments, the vaporizer device includes a vaporizer housing containing a power supply, a receptacle, and a controller. The vaporizer device further includes a cartridge designed to mate with the receptacle of the vaporizer body and containing a reservoir for containing the vaporized material and a heater for vaporizing the vaporized material based on the use of the vaporizer device by the user, a heater responsive to a set of operating settings under the control of the controller. The vaporizer device further includes one or more sensors associated with the vaporizer body and/or cartridge to measure vaporized material usage over time, wherein the one or more sensors are configured to generate usage data representative of vaporized material usage. The vaporizer device further includes a transceiver for wirelessly transmitting usage data to the mobile computing device, and for receiving a set of operational settings to control the vaporizer device in accordance with usage preferences from the preferred use of vaporized material received from the vaporizer device user.

[0009] In still other aspects, methods are provided for controlling a vaporizer device that contains vaporizable material for use as vapor by a user. The vaporizer device is configured to communicate with an application that is executed by a mobile computing device containing a user interface. In some embodiments, the method includes the steps of deriving, by the application, usage preferences from the preferred use of vaporized material by a user of the vaporizer device and receiving, by the application, from one or more sensors associated with the vaporizer device, usage data representative of vaporization device usage. The method includes the steps of comparing, by application, the usage data with usage preferences over a predetermined period of time and determining, by application, a set of operating settings for the vaporizer device that corresponds to the user's preferred use of vaporized material. The method further includes the step of wirelessly transmitting, by the mobile computing device to the vaporizer device, a set of operational settings for the vaporizer device to control operation of the vaporizer device.

[0010] In accordance with some embodiments of the system, the application is configured to obtain, via the user interface, usage preferences from the vaporizer device user's preferred usage of vaporized material. The application is further configured to receive, via the second transceiver, usage data representing usage of the vaporizer and compare usage data with usage preferences over a predetermined period of time. The application is further configured to determine a set of operating settings for the vaporizer device that correspond to the user's preferred use of vaporized material and wirelessly transmit the set of operating settings for the vaporizer device to the vaporizer device via a second transceiver.

[0011] Details of one or more embodiments of the subject matter described in this application are provided in the accompanying drawings and in the description below. Other features and advantages of the subject matter described in this application will become apparent from the description and drawings, and from the claims. While certain features of the present disclosed subject matter have been described for the purpose of illustrating electronic vaporizer devices, it should be clearly understood that such features are not intended to be limiting. The claims that follow this disclosure are intended to define the scope of the protected subject matter.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] The accompanying drawings, which are included in and form part of this specification, represent certain aspects of the subject matter disclosed in this application and, together with the description, help explain some of the principles relating to the disclosed embodiments. On the drawings:

[0013] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a vaporizer in accordance with some exemplary embodiments;

[0014] FIG. 2A is an exemplary exploded view of the vaporizer shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with some exemplary embodiments;

[0015] FIG. 2B is another exemplary view of the vaporizer shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with some exemplary embodiments;

[0016] FIG. 2C is another exemplary view of the vaporizer shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with some exemplary embodiments;

[0017] FIG. 2D is an exemplary view of the vaporizer cartridge shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with some exemplary embodiments;

[0018] FIG. 3 is a block diagram of another vaporizer, in accordance with some exemplary embodiments;

[0019] FIG. 4A is an exemplary view of the vaporizer shown in FIG. 3, in accordance with some exemplary embodiments;

[0020] FIG. 4B is another exemplary view of the vaporizer shown in FIG. 3, in accordance with some exemplary embodiments;

[0021] FIG. 5 is a block diagram of communication between a vaporizer, a user device, and a server, in accordance with some exemplary embodiments;

[0022] FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary apparatus that may be used to implement one or more of the described features and/or components, in accordance with some exemplary embodiments; and

[0023] FIG. 7 is a flowchart of an exemplary method for providing session management information to a user, in accordance with some exemplary embodiments.

[0024] As such, like reference numbers refer to the same constructs, features, or elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] Embodiments of the present subject matter include methods, devices, articles, and systems relating to vaporization and/or aerosolization of one or more materials for inhalation by a user. Exemplary embodiments include vaporizer devices and systems including vaporizer devices. The term "vaporizer" is used generically in the following description and claims to refer to any of a single device, a device that includes at least two separate parts (e.g., a vaporizer body that includes a battery and/or or other apparatus, and a cartridge that includes and/or is capable of holding the volatilized material), and/or the like. A "vaporizer system", in the context of the present invention, may include one or more components, for example, a device in communication (eg, wireless or wired) with the vaporizer, as well as, if necessary, the vaporizer itself. The vaporizer or one or more components of the vaporizer system according to embodiments of the present subject matter may be configured for user control and mode of operation. In the context of this application, the term "aerosol" may refer to "steam" and/or "vaporizer".

[0026] Examples of vaporizers suitable for embodiments of the present subject matter include electronic vaporizers, electronic cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or the like. In general, such vaporizers are hand-held devices that heat (via convection, conduction, radiation, or some combination thereof) vaporizable material to provide an inhalable dose of material. The vaporized material used with the vaporizer may be provided within a cartridge (e.g., the part of the vaporizer that contains the vaporized material in a reservoir or other container, and which is refillable, emptyable, or disposable, to be replaced by a new cartridge containing additional vaporized material of such The vaporizer may be a cartridge vaporizer, a cartridgeless vaporizer, or a reusable vaporizer capable of being used with or without a cartridge.For example, a reusable vaporizer may include a heating chamber (e.g., a heating cell) configured to receive vaporized material directly into the heating chamber, as well as accommodating a cartridge having a reservoir or the like for accommodating the vaporized material.In various embodiments, the vaporizer may be configured for use with a liquid vaporizable mat material (for example, a carrier solution in which the active(s) and/or auxiliary(s) substance(s) are suspended or held in solution or liquid form of the material to be evaporated) or solid material to be evaporated. Solid vaporizable material may include plant material that emits some of the plant material as vaporizable material (e.g., such that some of the plant material remains as waste after the vaporizable material is emitted for inhalation by a user), or, if desired, , may be the solid form of the vaporized material itself, so that all of the plant material may eventually be vaporized for inhalation. The liquid vaporizable material may likewise be completely vaporizable, or may include some of the liquid material that remains after all of the inhalable material has been used.

[0027] In accordance with some embodiments of the present subject matter, the vaporizer and/or vaporizer system may be configured to recognize vaporized material to be vaporized and adjust vaporizer operation accordingly. For example, the vaporizer may be configured to receive a cartridge or other prefilled container containing vaporized material (e.g., vaporized material such as a nicotine solution, cannabis, and/or other active agent) and be able to recognize and/or determine information about the vaporized material and/or or cartridge or other pre-filled container, for example, one or more of: the type of material to be vaporized, the concentration of material to be vaporized in solution or other impure form of material to be vaporized that is contained in the reservoir or other container of the cartridge, the quantity (e.g., mass, volume, etc.) .p.) volatilized material in the tank or other container of the cartridge, cartridge configuration (e.g. what specific components or types of components, such as heater power or configuration, one or more electrical characteristics, etc., are present in the cartridge), batch numbers cartridge, date of manufacture of the cartridge, etc. The expiration dates after which the cartridge cannot be used, the dates of manufacture and refilling of the cartridge, etc.

[0028] A vaporizer in accordance with embodiments of the present subject matter may be configured to connect (e.g., wirelessly or via a wired connection) to a communications device (or devices, if desired) communicating with the vaporizer. Such a device may be a component of the vaporizer system as described above and may include first communications equipment that may establish a wireless communication link with second vaporizer communications equipment. For example, a device used in a vaporizer system may include a general purpose computing device (e.g., smartphone, tablet computer, personal computer, some other portable device such as a smart watch, or the like) that executes software to create a user interface. to allow the user of the device to interact with the vaporizer. In other embodiments of the present subject matter, such a device used as part of a vaporizer system may be a specialized piece of equipment, such as a remote control device or other wireless or wired device containing one or more physical or software-controlled (for example, configurable on-screen or other display device and selectable by user interaction with a touch screen or some other input device such as a mouse, pointer, trackball, cursor navigation buttons, or the like) interface controls. Although the term "device" is used in this application, another synonymous term "device" is intended to refer to "device".

[0029] The device that is part of the vaporizer system described above can be used for any of one or more functions such as dosing management (e.g., dose control, dose adjustment, dose limitation, user accompaniment, etc.), session management (e.g., session control, session setting option, session restriction, user escort, etc.), obtaining location information (e.g., location of other users, locations of retailers/commercial establishments, vaping locations, relative or absolute location of oneself vaporizer, etc.), personalization of the vaporizer (for example, the name of the vaporizer, a lock/password that secures the vaporizer, setting one or more primary controls that associate the vaporizer with a group of users, registering the vaporizer with the manufacturer or warranty service organization, etc. ), participating in group activities (e.g. playing x, communication via social networks, interaction with one or more groups, etc.) with other users or similar functions. The term "session management", "session", "vaporizer session" or "evaporation session" is used in general in the following description and claims to indicate the period devoted to the use of the vaporizer. The period may include a period of time, the number of doses, the amount of material vaporized, and/or the like.

[0030] In some embodiments of the present subject matter, the vaporizer may include a function for communicating with a cartridge containing vaporizable material. The vaporizer may also communicate with a device that is part of the vaporizer system, although this is not required. The vaporizer, whether controlled by or otherwise associated with a device that is part of the vaporizer system or is a stand-alone unit separate from the vaporizer system, can be configured such that the operation of the vaporizer can be modified, adjusted, and the like. based on one or more parameters that are received from the cartridge or called from a database or other source of information, taking into account the recognition of the cartridge.

[0031] For example, a vaporizer in accordance with embodiments of the present subject matter may be configured to recognize a cartridge and read (and, in some cases, transmit) or otherwise gather information about the cartridge. In other words, a computing element such as a controller or similar device that is associated with the body of the vaporizer may receive information about the cartridge through some method of communication. A wide variety of ways for a vaporizer to recognize a cartridge are within the scope of the present subject matter, including the methods detailed below. Any of the methods described in this application can be performed with or without the addition of wireless communication/connection also described in this application, although such a wireless connection, as described in this application, provides benefits in the application, which will detailed below.

[0032] Embodiments of the present subject matter also include methods of using a vaporizer and/or vaporizer system for functions such as determining and/or controlling dose, amount, and the like. one or more chemical compounds of the volatilized material or the volatilized material itself.

[0033] FIG. 1 depicts a block diagram of a vaporizer 100 in accordance with some exemplary embodiments. Fig. 2A is an exemplary exploded view of the vaporizer 100 shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with some exemplary embodiments. As shown, the vaporizer 100 may include a vaporizer body 101 and a cartridge 114 separate from the vaporizer body 101. Fig. 2B is an exemplary (front) view of the vaporizer 100 shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with some exemplary embodiments. In some aspects, the vaporizer 100 shown in FIG. 2A, when assembled, may look like the vaporizer 100 shown in FIG. 2b. Fig. 2C is an exemplary side perspective view of the vaporizer 100 shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with some exemplary embodiments. In some aspects, the vaporizer 100 shown in FIG. 2A, when assembled, may look like the vaporizer 100 shown in FIG. 2C. Fig. 2D is an exemplary view of the vaporizer cartridge 114 shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with some exemplary embodiments. In some embodiments, cartridge 114 may contain and/or be designed to contain liquid vaporizable material. For example, when the vaporizer includes a cartridge (like cartridge 114), cartridge 114 may include one or more reservoirs 120 with and/or for receiving vaporized material. The reservoir 120 of the cartridge 114 may contain any suitable vaporizable material, including solutions of nicotine or other organic materials.

[0034] As shown, the vaporizer 100 shown in FIG. 1 includes a vaporizer body 101. The vaporizer body 101 may include a compartment accommodating a power source 103 (e.g., a device or system that stores electrical energy for consumption on demand), which may be a battery, a capacitor, a combination thereof, or the like, and which may be rechargeable or non-rechargeable. The compartment may also contain a controller 105, which may include a processor. In the examples shown, the cartridge 114 may be attached to, in, or partially in the body 101 of the vaporizer.

[0035] The processor of the controller 105 may include circuitry for controlling the operation of the heater 118, which may optionally include one or more heating elements for vaporizing the volatilized material contained in the cartridge 114, for example, in a reservoir or container, which is part of the cartridge 114. In various embodiments, the heater 118 may be in the vaporizer body 101 or in the cartridge 114 (as shown in FIG. 1), or both in the body and in the cartridge. The controller circuits may include one or more clock generators (oscillators), charging circuits, I/O controllers, memory, and the like. Alternatively or additionally, the controller circuitry may include circuitry for one or more wireless communication modes, including Bluetooth, Near Field Communication (NFC), WiFi, ultrasonic communication, ZigBee, RFID (radio frequency identification), and the like. The vaporizer body 101 may also include a memory 125 that may be included with the controller 105 or otherwise communicate with the controller. Memory 125 may include volatile (eg, random access memory) and/or non-volatile (eg, read only memory, flash memory, solid state storage, hard disk drive, other magnetic storage device, etc.) memory, or data storage.

[0036] As shown further in FIG. 1, vaporizer 100 may include a charger 133 (and charging circuits that may be controlled by controller 105), including, if desired, an inductive charger and/or a plug-in charger. For example, a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection may be used to charge vaporizer 100 and/or to provide wired communication between computing device and controller 105. Charger 133 may charge on-board power supply 103. Vaporizer 100 in accordance with embodiments of the present subject matter may also include one or more input devices 117 such as buttons, dials, or the like, and/or sensors 137, including accelerometers or other motion sensors, capacitive sensors, flow sensors. or similar sensors. Said sensors 137 may be used in the vaporizer 100 to detect user manipulation and interaction. For example, detection of rapid movement (eg, shaking) of the vaporizer 100 may be interpreted by the controller 105 (eg, upon receiving a signal from one or more of the sensors 137) as a user command to initiate communication with a user device that is part of the vaporizer system and which may be used to control one or more operations and/or parameters of the vaporizer 100, as detailed below. Additionally or alternatively, detection of rapid movement (e.g., shaking) of vaporizer 100 may be interpreted by controller 105 (e.g., upon receiving a signal from one or more of sensors 137) as a user command to cycle through a plurality of temperature settings to which vaporized material contained in cartridge 114 must be heated by heater 118. In some additional embodiments, controller 105 detects removal of cartridge 114 (for example, when receiving a signal from one or more of sensors 137) during a cycle of multiple temperature settings may cause the temperature to be set. (for example, when the cycle is run at the desired temperature, the user may remove the cartridge 114 to set the desired temperature). The cartridge 114 may then be reinserted into the vaporizer body 101 by the user to allow the vaporizer 100 to be used with the heater controlled by the controller 105 in accordance with the selected temperature setting. A plurality of temperature settings may be displayed by one or more indicators on the body 101 of the vaporizer.

[0037] A vaporizer in accordance with embodiments of the present subject matter may also include one or more output devices 115. Output devices 115 in the context of this application can be any of optical (for example, light-emitting diode (LED) displays, etc.), tactile (for example, vibration, etc.) or audible (for example, piezoelectric, etc.) feedback components, etc., or some combination thereof.

[0038] Vaporizer 100, in accordance with embodiments of the current subject matter, which includes cartridge 114 may include one or more electrical contacts (e.g., electrical contacts 109, 111, 113 shown in FIG. 1) on or in the housing 101 of the vaporizer that can come into contact with mating contacts 119, 121, 123 (eg, pins or receptacles) on the cartridge 114 when the cartridge is engaged with the body 101 of the vaporizer. The contacts on the body of the vaporizer are commonly referred to as "vaporizer body contacts", and the contacts on the cartridge are commonly referred to as "cartridge contacts". These contacts may serve to supply power from power source 103 to heater 118 in embodiments of the present subject matter in which heater 118 is contained in cartridge 114. For example, when cartridge contacts and vaporizer body contacts, respectively, are brought into contact by connecting cartridge 114 to vaporizer body 101, a power supply circuit may be formed to control the flow of power from the power supply 103 in the vaporizer body 101 to the heater 118 in the cartridge 114. The controller 105 in the vaporizer body 101 may adjust this power flow to control the temperature at which the heater 118 heats the vaporized the material contained in the cartridge 114.

[0039] Any suitable electrical contact may be used, including pins (eg, spring contacts), plates, and the like. In addition, as described below, in some embodiments of the present subject matter, between the body 101 of the vaporizer and the cartridge 114 is provided one-way or two-way communication through one or more electrical contacts, which may include electrical contacts used to supply energy from the power source 103 into the heater 118. The cartridge 114 and the vaporizer body 101 may be releasably connected, for example, by engaging a portion of the cartridge chamber 114 with the vaporizer body 101 and/or the vaporizer chamber using a mechanical connection (e.g., snap and/or friction fit) or similar connection. Alternatively or additionally, cartridge 114 and vaporizer body 101 may be connected magnetically or by some other coupling or engagement mechanism.

[0040] Any cartridges described herein may include one or more identifiers 138. The identifier 138 may be recognized, detected, and/or read by the vaporizer body 101 and may convey information about the volatilized material contained in the cartridge and/or about the cartridge itself. cartridge 114. Identifier 138 may include readable and/or read/write cartridge memory. The identifier 138 may include circuitry for receiving and/or transmitting information between the cartridge 114 and the vaporizer body 101. For example, the communication circuitry may include a cartridge memory that stores information (eg, data indicative of one or more cartridge parameters) and additional circuits that form a communication circuitry that interacts with other circuitry on the vaporizer body 101 when the cartridge 114 attached to the body 101 of the vaporizer.

[0041] In some embodiments of the present subject matter, identifier 138 is passive and may include codes or markings (eg, barcodes, two-dimensional (QR-) codes, and the like). In some examples, identifier 138 may be a design (eg, one or more pins, protrusions, etc.) on cartridge 114 that may be detected by vaporizer body 101. Visual or mechanical identifiers can be recognized directly by the vaporizer body 101 using an imager (eg, camera, etc.) or reader (eg, optical reader) built into the vaporizer body (not shown in FIG. 1) or using communication with a separate device, such as a smartphone. For example, a user may capture images of the identifier 138 (eg, code, markings, etc.) and transmit the code or information derived from the code (eg, vaporized material and/or cartridge information) to the vaporizer body 101 via the wireless link 107 or, if desired, via a wired connection. A wireless connection (eg, a wireless link) may be established between the first communication equipment of the device and the second communication equipment of the vaporizer. The first and second communication equipment may, respectively, include transceivers for use with one or more wireless communication protocols, non-limiting examples of which are described below.

[0042] FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a vaporizer 200 that does not use a cartridge (but may still accept a cartridge), but may use sheet material instead. The vaporizer 200 shown in FIG. 3 may include loose vaporizable material that can be placed in a heating cell 220 (eg, a vaporization chamber). The large number of identical elements present in vaporizer 100 using cartridge 114 shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2A-D may also be included in a vaporizer 200 that does not use cartridges. For example, a cartridgeless vaporizer 200 may include a vaporizer body 201 with control circuits 205, which may include power management circuits and/or wireless link 207 and/or memory 225. A power source 203 (e.g., battery, capacitor, etc.) etc.) may be charged by charger 233 (and may include charging control circuits not shown). Vaporizer 200 may also include one or more output devices 215 and one or more input devices 217 with sensors 237. In addition, vaporizer 200 may include one or more heaters 218 that heat the heating cell 220 or other heating chamber. The heater 218 may be controlled using the resistance of the heater 218 to determine the temperature of the heater, such as using a temperature coefficient of resistivity for the heater. The mouthpiece 244 may also be included in the design.

[0043] FIG. 4A is a side perspective view of an exemplary vaporizer device 200 with a vaporizer body 201. In the bottom perspective view shown in FIG. 4B shows the cap 230 removed from the vaporizer body 201 to expose the heating cell/evaporation chamber 220.

[0044] FIG. 5 is a schematic representation of communication between the vaporizer 100, 200, a digital device 305 that is in wireless communication with the vaporizer 100, 200, and a remote server 307 that can communicate with the vaporizer 100, 200 directly or through the digital device 305. The digital device 305 may be a hand-held mobile device such as a smartphone, smart watch, tablet computer, etc. or desktop or laptop computing device. As noted above, digital device 305 may be a dedicated remote control device, if desired.

[0045] In general, as schematically shown in FIG. 5, any vaporizer devices described herein (e.g., vaporizer 100, 200) may be remotely connected to a remote server 307 and/or a digital device 305, such as a wearable electronic device (e.g., Google Glass headset, smart watches, gadgets). Smartwear, etc.) and/or smartphone, smart watch, etc. Thus, any of said vaporizers 100, 200 may include a communications interface (wireless channel 107, 207) that may be implemented by a communications chip (eg, second communications equipment) in or on the vaporizer 100, 200. Exemplary wireless communications chips may include, but are not limited to, a Bluetooth chip such as the Parani BCD 210 or Texas Instruments (TI) CC2650 Bluetooth Single-Chip Solution, an NFC capable chip (such as Qualcomm's QCA1990) that enables NFC or enhanced communications Wi-Fi or Bluetooth when NFC is used to set up a link. As detailed below, one or more of the wireless communication schemes may be used to communicate with or between cartridge 114 in embodiments that are configured to read cartridge 114, as schematically shown in FIG. 1. For example, NFC communication can be used to read an identifier 138 (such as an RFID tag) on the cartridge 114.

[0046] The wireless communication chip may include a Wi-Fi capable chip, such as TI's CC3000 SimpleLink family, that can connect the device to Wi-Fi networks. In some embodiments, the wireless circuitry comprises a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card on the vaporizer board, a miniature Nano-SIM card, or the like (eg, capable of connecting to a 3G/4G cellular network). Alternative forms of communication may be used to establish two-way communication between vaporizer 100, 200 and user device 305.

[0047] The connection between the vaporizer 100, 200 and the user device 305 may be established automatically (after initial setup), or may be initiated by the user using various settings, or may be initiated by shaking the vaporizer 100, 200.

[0048] As mentioned above, any vaporizer devices described herein that include a cartridge can be configured to recognize and/or identify the cartridge. One or more recognition/identification methods may be used. The vaporizer may determine information about the cartridge and/or the vaporized material contained in the cartridge, such as one or more of: type of material vaporized (e.g., nicotine, etc.), concentration of vaporized material, amount of material vaporized, cartridge configuration (e.g. heater, electrical specifications, etc.), cartridge batch number, cartridge manufacturing date, expiration date, etc. This information may be directly encoded on the cartridge, or a reference indicator may be provided indicating that the vaporizer (or a processor in communication with the vaporizer) may be used as an index to look up some or all of this information, or a combination of reference number and directly encoded information.

[0049] In some embodiments of the present subject matter, the cartridge may be recognized and/or identified when an engagement is created between the cartridge and the vaporizer. The cartridge may be configured to interact by key code with the vaporizer. For example, the shape of the cartridge may be determined by the vaporizer. For example, a cartridge may include n pins or protrusions. These pins can be detected by the vaporizer when the cartridge is inserted (for example, when making an electrical connection); moreover, for n pins, there are 2n possible combinations of markings.

[0050] The cartridge may be made or identified based on an electrical property so that the vaporizer can perform detection based on an electrical connection to the cartridge. For example, the vaporizer may make electrical contact through at least two electrical contacts with a heater and/or additional electrical contacts and may detect a characteristic resistance, inductance, or timing characteristic (e.g., time constant, RC-) circuit time constant. , resonance of an inductive-capacitive (LC-) circuit, etc.).

[0051] In some embodiments of the present subject matter, the cartridge may be recognized and/or identified by markings on the cartridge identified by the vaporizer. The marking data may or may not be visible to the user. For example, the cartridge may be labeled with an ink sensitive to ultraviolet (UV), infrared (IR), or other wavelength that can be detected by the vaporizer, which may include, for example, a pair of emitter/detector specific for the label(s). For example, the markings may include an infrared-scannable barcode located on the cartridge. In some embodiments, the markings may be a pattern, such as a QR code, a barcode, or the like, that displays information about the cartridge and/or the contents (vaporizable material) of the cartridge. Markings can be symbolic, including alphanumeric. The marking may be "read" or detected directly by the vaporizer, which may include a camera or other optical detector, or may be detected indirectly, using communication with a second device (e.g., wearable, smartphone, etc.) containing a camera or similar device. . For example, the markings on the cartridge may be detected by a smartphone, such as user device 305; wherein the smartphone may identify the label with an application (e.g., software) on the smartphone to look up one or more properties in a lookup table, or may directly transmit the label to the vaporizer, which may search for the properties, and/or it may communicate with a remote a server that can view the properties and transfer them to the vaporizer directly or via a smartphone.

[0052] In some embodiments of the present subject matter, the cartridge may be recognized using RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology. RFID tags have been used in many areas for inventory tracking. Some RFID technologies use active devices that contain their own power supply, while others use passive RFID devices that communicate with another device provided with a power source that provides data transmission without the need for power in the passive device. For example, a cartridge may include one or more RFID chips or components that can be detected and read by a reader on a vaporizer to identify and receive information about the cartridge.

[0053] In some embodiments of the present subject matter, the cartridge may be recognized and/or identified using communication with a memory (eg, electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM)) in the cartridge, through an electrical connection to the vaporizer. In embodiments in which a heater is present in the cartridge, such as the exemplary vaporizer shown in FIG. 1, it may be useful to use one or more electrical connections in the cartridge (eg terminals 119, 121, 123) which also serve to power and/or control the heater in order to communicate with the memory. This may be especially promising when the cartridge can engage the vaporizer in at least two orientations and/or when the heater is controlled through the same contact and modulation of the applied/received electrical signals between the cartridge and the vaporizer can modify the control selection. and/or heater temperature. In addition to the heater control contacts, one or more additional electrical contacts can be applied. In general, communication between a cartridge and a vaporizer can be unidirectional (e.g., the vaporizer reads cartridge and/or vaping information from the cartridge), or communication can be bidirectional (e.g., reads cartridge and/or evaporator information and writes operation information). device, such as number of uses, duration of use, temperature settings, etc.). Information may be written to the cartridge, and this information may be used to output other information about the cartridge, including the amount of material remaining in the cartridge, and the like.

[0054] In general, any vaporizers described herein can estimate, measure, and/or predict the amount of vapor and/or material (including actives) in vapor that can be delivered to a user. For example, as detailed below, the devices described in this application can be used to determine the dosing and/or control the dosing of volatilized material. For example, subject matter of the present invention includes vaporizers and methods of using such vaporizers to accurately and controlledly deliver doses of active substance in vaporized material (e.g., nicotine and any other active substance/drug) based on user-specified, medical, switching, or termination. Dosage management may include displaying dosage information on a per-use, per-session basis (e.g., multiple uses over a predetermined time period, e.g., 1-15 minutes, 1-30 minutes, within 1-60 minutes, 1 -90 min, 1-120 min, etc.) per day or other pre-set and/or user-defined time period. Dosage management may also include dosage control (eg, the amount of one or more active agents delivered by the device). The dosage control may also or alternatively include controlling the operation of the vaporizer based on the amount of one or more actives delivered by the device over time, including alerting the user when a predetermined (user predefined, manufacturer preset, or third party preset) amount or threshold is reached (for example, within 50%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 98%, 99%, etc. of a predetermined amount) or exceeded, and/or stopping (blocking, turning off etc.) operation of the device when a predetermined threshold is reached or exceeded. Devices that include dosing (dose) control may include internal logic (circuitry and/or software, including application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) logic) to control dosing and/or may communicate with an external process (via a wireless link). connection) that performs all or part of the dosage control.

[0055] Information about the cartridge and/or volatilized material stored in the cartridge may be particularly useful in setting the dose. For example, information such as one or more of: type of material to be vaporized (e.g., nicotine, etc.), concentration of material to be vaporized, content of material to be vaporized, amount of material to be vaporized, cartridge configuration (e.g., heater, electrical characteristics, and etc.), cartridge lot number, cartridge manufacturing date, expiration date, thermal properties of vaporized material, etc., can be used to accurately estimate dose. In some embodiments of the present subject matter, dosage and/or usage information may be stored (recorded) in the cartridge (eg, memory).

[0056] Vaporizers, vaporizer systems, and methods of using them for individual user device settings and drug use based on activity modes are also within the scope of the present subject matter. Vaporizers and/or a vaporizer system as described herein may allow the user to customize the vaporizer and use it in group activities.

[0057] The vaporizer and/or vaporizer system in accordance with embodiments of the present subject matter may be configured to support group interaction via the vaporizer. For example, the vaporizer may be configured to communicate with others, such as third parties, such as medical professionals, including physicians, and the like, to improve prescribing and receiving treatment. The vaporizer and/or vaporizer system may also be configured to communicate with non-medical third parties (e.g. friends, colleagues, etc.) and unknown third parties (some or all of the information is made public) . In some embodiments, the vaporizers described herein, either through each vaporizer device alone or in cooperation with one or more communication devices that are part of the vaporizer system, can identify and provide information about the operation, status, or entry of a user from vaporizer to a public or private network. In some embodiments of the present subject matter, a vaporizer and/or vaporizer system may be configured to provide one or more interactive games for use by a user and/or multiple users of different (or the same) vaporizers, including multiplayer games that can be used with several different vaporizers. The games may be related to the operation of the vaporizer and/or the user's manipulation of the vaporizer (eg, based on accelerometer output, sensation of contact or lip contact, puff detection, etc.).

[0058] A vaporizer and/or vaporizer system in accordance with embodiments of the present subject matter may also be configured to provide location information, possibly including one or more of a user's location in the vicinity of one or more of: other users (known or unknown users, well-defined or unidentified users, etc.), retailers, specific places (bars, clubs, vaper hangouts), etc. The vaporizer and/or vaporizer system may also be configured to facilitate ordering based on the use or operation of the vaporizer and/or vaporizer system.

[0059] The vaporizer may include GPS (satellite navigation system) capabilities, or may retrieve GPS information from another device that is in communication with the vaporizer and is part of the vaporizer system.

[0060] As further described in detail in this application, the vaporizer may have a connection (for example, communication) with an additional device (for example, portable, wearable, desktop, portable device, smartphone, etc.) that can allow user-programmable dosage control , real-time usage monitoring, individual usage settings, device blocking and group usage functions. For example, the vaporizer and/or vaporizer system may include features related to control security, including parental control, user age control/restriction, and theft protection. The vaporizer and/or vaporizer system may include anti-theft and/or authentication features that may block or otherwise restrict device use/operation when stolen and/or when used with counterfeit parts, and may also be configured to be lockable ( for example, parental lock) to protect against an unreasonable user or otherwise protect against use by an unauthorized third party. An anti-counterfeiting or other blocking function of the above type can be implemented using cartridge identifiers. For example, cartridge identifiers from/from a trusted source or supplier may include a hash code or some other verification code as part of the identifier, and the vaporizer may block the use of the vaporizer if a cartridge is connected to the vaporizer body that does not contain the required hash code or verification code. . Such a function can be used to require user ID verification to be introduced into a device communicating with the vaporizer in order to cause the device to unlock the use of the vaporizer. In one example, a cartridge may include an identifier that indicates that the cartridge contains a legally controlled substance, and the user may be required by an application in the device (in response to determining this for the cartridge from the identification information received from the cartridge) to confirm its identifier. (eg, by entering a password, biometric authentication, etc.) and the application is required to confirm that the identified user is authorized to use the controlled substance before allowing the vaporizer to be used with that cartridge connected to the vaporizer body. In another example, the nicotine-containing cartridge may require user ID verification so that the device application will only allow the use of the vaporizer if the user ID is verified and the user is registered as over the minimum age.

[0061] Some examples may include the ability to control security through an application running on a device in communication with the vaporizer. For example, an application running on a device that communicates with a vaporizer may receive an identifier for the vaporizer itself, or alternatively/additionally, for a cartridge, and may, based on the identifier or other use of it, determine whether a security setting is contained in a user profile or other settings related to the vaporizer or cartridge. In accordance with embodiments of the present subject matter, such function may be wholly or partly contained in the vaporizer (and/or cartridge), or such functions may be distributed between the vaporizer and the user interface, which may reside in an additional device that is part of the vaporizer system. , for example, wearable and/or handheld, portable, desktop device, etc., operating control logic. The functions of control logic or other software to create these capabilities may include a user interface and may provide input/output and analysis capabilities to modify the operation of the vaporizer. The non-limiting alternatives for the first communication equipment of the device and/or the second communication equipment of the vaporizer have been described above.

[0062] CARTRIDGE RECOGNIZATION . In general, a vaporizer may include one or more methods for cartridge recognition and/or communication, including the use of a marker (e.g., a QR code, an IR or ultrasound (ultrasonic) marker, etc.), mechanical and/or electronic keys, etc. In particular, this application describes methods and devices for electronic cartridge recognition and communication, using which the cartridge may have an electronic communication channel for one-way or, in some embodiments, two-way (including duplex or multiplex) transfer of information between the cartridge. and the vaporizer so that the information can be received by the vaporizer from the cartridge. This information may include information about the material to be vaporized and/or the cartridge, for example, one or more of: type of material to be vaporized, concentration of material to be vaporized, amount of material to be vaporized, volume of material to be vaporized, properties of the material to be vaporized (e.g., thermal properties, composition, etc.), cartridge configuration (e.g., heater, electrical specifications, etc.), batch number, manufacturing date, expiration date, cartridge authentication, etc.

[0063] A cartridge containing an identity circuit (referred to in this application as a cartridge identity circuit) can be configured to communicate and transfer such information from the cartridge to the vaporizer. The cartridge identification circuit may include a memory (eg, EEPROM). In cartridge embodiments in which the control of a heater (for example, a resistive heating element such as a resistive coil or wire) is performed by energizing one or more (for example, 2, 3, 4, etc.) electrical contacts of the heater that communicate with appropriate pins on the vaporizer, the cartridge identification circuit can communicate with the vaporizer through the same heater electrical contacts, despite the complexity and risk of damage to the heater.

[0064] The cartridge recognition circuitry may also be configured such that the cartridge can be inserted into the vaporizer in multiple orientations without disrupting the operation of the cartridge identification circuitry.

[0065] In the same cartridge identification circuit, information about the cartridge, vaporized material, and cartridge usage dynamics can also be recorded, including, for example: usage time and/or total energy applied, and the like.

[0066] The information stored in the memory (readable and/or writable) may be encoded, including the use of encryption, error correction coding (eg, Hamming code, etc.), or the like. The vaporizer microcontroller may be configured, during operation, when the cartridge is first inserted into the vaporizer body, to first determine if a signal encoding cartridge information and/or identifying the cartridge as compatible with the vaporizer can be read from the cartridge. The information can be read using the vaporizer's metering circuitry. In some embodiments, even when the cartridge may not be readable (eg, may not contain cartridge identification circuitry, or may be readable from cartridge identification circuitry), the vaporizer may use a default setting.

[0067] During operation, the vaporizer may periodically (eg, after each puff, etc.) write to the memory in the cartridge identification circuit, when detected. The vaporizer can send a signal to memory to request a memory read, similar to how a device writes to memory, and can then turn off the battery voltage applied to the heater contacts to allow the memory (e.g., EEPROM) to take control of the I/O line and use it to data output, providing a digital output signal (low/high switching of the input/output line) transmitting the output data that the vaporizer detects by means of the resistance measurement circuit. Usually, if the memory is transmitting, it can reduce the absolute accuracy of the temperature control; then the vaporizer can be configured so that the device does not heat up when the memory is transmitting (outputting data), and the normal heating operation cannot put the memory into data transfer mode.

[0068] As will be described in detail below, the information stored in the memory of the cartridge identification circuit, for example, the cartridges described in this application, can be useful for dosage management (for example, calculating and storing dosage information), as well as for security, communication and storage of operating parameters, particularly in devices incorporating wireless communication capability. However, cartridge identification can be useful even in the absence of wireless connectivity.

[0069] As stated, a memory (eg, EEPROM) may store information about the volatilized material and/or the cartridge. One example of information that may be stored may include values related to specific properties of the heating element, such as the nominal R (resistance) of the cartridge heater, including the cartridge heating element. This value may be determined and stored by the manufacturer when the device is manufactured and/or it may be done later. Storing a specific R value for each cartridge in the memory associated with that cartridge can be useful for fine-tuning the temperature of the device, including determining the base resistance at outside temperature, as described above. Although the measurement of the base resistance on the process line may differ slightly from the measurement the device receives during use, adjusting the base parameter (determined by the algorithm) can also be useful. Alternatively, or additionally, once a trusted cartridge baseline has been determined, that baseline may be associated (e.g., in a remote database, on a remote server, etc.) with an identifier (ID) associated with a particular cartridge, so that if the cartridge is removed and reinserted, then the same base value can also be used (assuming the cartridge ID is validated), which can speed up the check compared to waiting for a stable base parameter.

[0070] In general, storing a characteristic of the cartridge, such as heater resistance, in the cartridge itself can also be useful in confirming that the connection between the vaporizer and the cartridge is satisfactory and that the vaporizer's resistance measurement circuitry is working properly. Therefore, in any of the methods and devices described in this application, the nominal resistance of the cartridge can be stored in the memory of the cartridge (or can be stored on/in a remote server/device and called by the unique ID of the cartridge) and can be used to confirm that the connection between device and cartridge type POD (closed type) is satisfactory, and/or that the resistance measurement circuit of the device is working properly, and/or that the resistance of the cartridge has not changed since the cartridge was assembled or refilled.

[0071] As mentioned above, in some embodiments, the vaporizer may record usage information in the memory of the cartridge; and the usage information may be used to estimate the amount of volatilized material that has been taken from the cartridge and the amount of volatilized material remaining. The usage information may include number of puffs/puffs, dose delivered, and the like.

[0072] APP/CONNECTIVITY . The vaporizer and/or vaporizer system may include software, firmware, or hardware that is separate or separable from the vaporizer and that is in wireless communication with the vaporizer. For example, applications (“apps”) may run on the processor of a portable and/or wearable device, including smartphones, smart watches, and the like, which may be referred to as a personal digital device, or, if desired, directly on the device (e.g., user device 305 in Fig. 3), which is part of the vaporizer system. These digital devices may provide an interface for the user to enable and interact with functions associated with the vaporizer, including transferring data to and from the vaporizer to the digital device, etc., and/or an additional third party processor (e.g., servers remote server type 307 in Fig. 3). For example, the user can control certain aspects of the vaporizer (temperature, dosage, etc.) and/or transmit data to and from the vaporizer, if desired, over a wireless communication link between the first communication equipment of the device and the second communication equipment of the vaporizer. The data may be transmitted in response to one or more user actions (eg, involving interactions with a user interface displayed on a device) and/or as a background operation in which the user is not required to initiate or authorize the data transfer process.

[0073] The user interfaces may be deployed on the digital device and may assist the user in using the vaporizer. For example, a user interface operable on a digital device may include icons and text elements that may inform the user of the various ways in which vaporizer settings may be adjusted or configured by the user. Thus (or in other ways in accordance with the subject of the present invention) information about the vaporizer can be presented using a user interface displayed by the communication device. Icons and/or text elements may be presented to allow the user to view information about the status of the vaporizer, such as battery information (remaining charge, number of puffs remaining, time to charge, charging, etc.), cartridge status (e.g., type cartridge and material to be evaporated, cartridge filling status, etc.) and similar device status. Icons and/or text elements may be presented to allow the user to update the internal software (otherwise referred to as firmware) in the vaporizer. Icons and text elements may be presented to allow the user to set security and/or authorization features for the vaporizer, such as setting a PIN (Personal Identification Code) to activate the device or using personal biometric information as a means of authentication. Icons and text elements may be presented to allow the user to configure the exchange of dynamic data and associated settings.

[0074] The vaporizer may include or combine one or more authentication features. For example, the user interface ("applications") may include, for example, personal identification number authentication, biometric authentication (which may include fingerprint authentication, iris authentication, face recognition authentication, and/or the like. ). The access confirmation may include age analysis, such as estimating or calculating the user's age based on an analysis of facial features. Access confirmation can be used to lock/unlock the vaporizer.

[0075] The authentication process may be implemented as a function of an application that is installed and running on a personal digital device capable of transmitting data over wires or wirelessly (for example, included in the vaporizer system, as described in this application). The personal digital device (eg, smartphone) may contain an operating system capable of running the application(s).

[0076] The vaporizer may be rendered inactive after a period of inactivity, such as by engaging in a "standby mode" where no usage is detected for a predetermined and/or predetermined period of time. In some embodiments of the present subject matter, in order for the vaporizer to activate and thereby allow use by the user to produce vapor, the user must be authenticated to ensure that the device is used by the intended end user and to prevent unauthorized use or accidental or unintentional activation of the device. , or use of the device by an individual who is not of legal age for ingestion of the active ingredient, including nicotine. Personal Identification Number (PIN) authentication can use a user-selected PIN to authenticate the end user. Biometric authentication may be applied, if desired, using one or more methods. For example, a fingerprint authentication process can authenticate an end user. The iris authentication process may use an eye or iris scan or the like to authenticate the end user. Facial authentication may use a scan or face image processing to authenticate the end user. Iris authentication and face recognition authentication can be particularly useful if the personal digital device has a camera, such as a front view camera.

[0077] The personal vaporizer may be deactivated after threshold criteria are met. For example, the vaporizer may be rendered inactive after a period of inactivity. The period of inactivity may be pre-set and/or selected by the user (eg, using control software running on a personal digital device). Thus, the period of inactivity can be a configurable vaporizer parameter. The application software/firmware may include functions to unlock or activate the vaporizer using authentication as mentioned above.

[0078] An authentication process may be performed. If the authentication process fails, the vaporizer may remain deactivated. If the authentication process completes successfully, then the vaporizer can unlock and become ready for use.

[0079] The vaporizer may perform built-in methods for data collection, data analysis, and/or data transmission. As mentioned, a wired or wireless vaporizer can interface with consumer digital products such as smartphones, tablets, laptops/desktops/netbooks, wearable wireless equipment such as smartwatches, and other wearable equipment such as a headset. Google Glass" or similar equipment through the use of programming tools, firmware, graphical user interface (GUI), wireless, wired and/or software commonly referred to as application(s) or "apps". A wired connection can be used to pair the vaporizer with consumer digital products for the purpose of transferring and exchanging data between the vaporizer and consumer digital products (and thus also interfacing with applications running on consumer digital products.) A wireless connection can be used to pair the vaporizer with consumer digital products for the purpose of transferring and exchanging data between the vaporizer and the digital wireless interface. The vaporizer may use a wireless interface that includes one or more of an infrared (IR) transmitter, a Bluetooth interface, an 802.11 interface, and/or a cellular phone network to communicate with consumer equipment.

[0080] The vaporizer can interact (eg, communicate) with consumer digital products and applications as a means of communication and data to bring additional functionality. Such additional functions may include (but are not limited to): (a) setting and/or assigning the required number of turn-on cycles per time period; (b) setting and/or assigning one or more reminders, warnings, or the like. in notices to the user; (c) establishing and/or prescribing the dose or doses required to deliver the active substance(s) to the user in a single inhalation; (d) setting and/or prescribing the required total delivered dose of the active(th) substance(s) in a period of time, for example, the total daily dose; (e) setting and/or assigning one or more vaporizer power settings to control vapor and/or aerosol concentration, vapor and/or aerosol density, vapor and/or aerosol volume, vapor and/or aerosol flavor, vapor temperature and/or or aerosol and/or other vapor and/or aerosol characteristics for the vapor and/or aerosol produced by the vaporizer; (f) setting and/or assigning vaporizer power settings to adjust, tune, configure or similarly change device settings as they relate to battery life and/or performance; (g) installing and/or assigning vaporizer configurations related to liquid components and composition; (h) setting and/or assigning configurations related to ambient temperature; (i) setting and/or assigning configurations related to the humidity environment; (j) setting and/or assigning configurations related to the altitude environment; (k) setting and/or assigning temporary (eg, time dependent) configurations; (l) setting and/or assigning parameters for minimizing, maximizing and/or adjusting the functional effects of the flavoring and/or flavoring component of the vaporous substance; (m) setting and/or assigning functional impact parameters to minimize or maximize functional impacts related to the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of the active substance or drug component of the vapor or aerosol substance; (n) receiving and/or providing vaporizer warnings and notices to the user; (o) receiving and/or providing the user with vaporizer warnings and notifications related to recharging (eg, whether the battery (eg, power supply 103 in FIG. 1) needs to be recharged); (p) receiving and/or providing the user with vaporizer warnings and notifications related to the state of charge (eg, whether the battery is fully or partially charged); (q) receiving and/or providing the user with vaporizer warnings and notifications related to the usage status of the liquid cartridge, such as the number of uses or inhalations from the cartridge; (r) receiving and/or providing the user with vaporizer warnings and notifications related to the residual state of the liquid cartridge, such as the number of uses or inhalations remaining in the cartridge; (s) receiving and/or providing to the user warnings and notifications of the vaporizer related to the usage status of the liquid cartridge over time, for example, the number of uses or inhalations during a predetermined and/or predetermined period of time, for example, the number of uses or inhalations per day ; (t) receiving and/or providing the user with warnings and notices related to the liquid contents of the cartridge, for example, active ingredient(s), concentration, dosage (or the like), aroma characteristic (or the like), and overall composition ( or the like); (u) receiving and/or providing the user with warnings and notices related to the requirement to replace the fluid cartridge, fluid cartridge assembly, and the like; (v) receiving and/or providing the user with warnings and notices related to pre-set vaporizer usage times; and, (w) receiving and/or providing warnings and notifications to the user about the status or "health" of the heating element, such as the number of cycles completed and/or the number of cycles remaining before suggesting and/or requesting replacement of the heating element or heating element assembly.

[0081] Vaporizer power settings can be set and/or set to control or configure the activation energy supplied to the heating element(s), as well as adjust or configure the parameters of the heating element(s) powered by the depending on the time to peak activation or "warm-up" or "ramp" and/or the time of maximum or peak activation and/or the time of deactivation or "cooling" of the heating element to influence or regulate the vapor and/or aerosol concentration, density vapor and/or aerosol, vapor and/or aerosol volume, vapor and/or aerosol aroma, vapor and/or aerosol temperature, and/or similar vapor and aerosol characteristics for the vapor or aerosol produced by the vaporizer. In an embodiment, the vaporizer power settings can be set and/or configured such that a user can make adjustments to the vaporizer settings to maximize battery life. In this case, the vaporizer may, as a result, operate at a lower power output in order to maintain the maximum number of cycles that can be sustained per battery charge cycle. Conversely, the power settings of the vaporizer can be set and/or configured so that the user can maximize the energy efficiency of the device per cycle.

[0082] The vaporizer settings associated with the cartridge may be based on information about the cartridge, including liquid content and/or composition, or similar information related to the liquid, so that the liquid can be vaporized or aerosolized. Vaporizer liquid-related settings can be pre-set as well as user-configurable settings to adjust, configure, tweak, or otherwise configure device activation settings. In an embodiment, settings relating to individual user environment related configurations can be made such that the vaporizer optimizes heater activation and activation parameters to optimize performance based on ambient temperature, humidity and/or altitude. For example, the vaporizer may have configurations such as cold weather or warm weather settings, humidity settings, and/or altitude settings.

[0083] The vaporizer can be configured (programmed) with time-based settings, for example, individual user timing configurations, such as a user's preferred increased delivery of the active ingredient per inhalation at certain times of the day. The vaporizer can be configured so that the vaporizer delivers dosages of the active ingredient based on the time of day. For example, the vaporizer may be configured such that the dosage delivered to the user reaches its highest or maximum value (or similar value) in the evening and remains at a lower delivered dose per inhalation or has a minimum value (or similar value) earlier during the day. The user can program these settings (and other settings described in this application) based on personal preference.

[0084] The flavor and/or aroma settings of the vaporizer may minimize, maximize, and/or control the functional effects of the flavor and/or aroma component of the vapor substance. For example, the vaporizer may be configured to be activated in such a way that the amount of flavor delivered from the vapor or aerosol is minimized, maximized, or adjusted during the inhalation period. Some components of the vaporized liquid that may contribute to the aroma characteristics of a vapor or aerosol may be stronger, predominate, or more important when the vaporizer is activated in the higher temperature ranges produced by the heating element, compared to the lower temperature ranges produced by the heating element, ( within the temperature range that the heating element can operate to generate vapor or aerosol for inhalation by the user). For example, the user may set the vaporizer to maximum, minimum, moderate, or some other intermediate flavor setting for the vapor or aerosol substance. The vaporizer can adjust the activation cycle of the heating element accordingly.

[0085] A vaporizer setting related to functional impact can minimize, maximize, or control functional impacts related to the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of the active substance or drug component of the vapor or aerosol substance. For example, the vaporizer may be configured to be activated such that the amount of active ingredient or drug delivered from the vapor or aerosol is minimized or maximized in terms of delivery to the target tissue or organ. Particle size can be adjusted. The user can use the vaporizer to deliver nicotine as the active or medicated ingredient into a vapor or aerosol. It may be desirable for the user (or user) to be able to select an accelerated delivery of nicotine into the bloodstream, for example after a period of nicotine withdrawal (when the user's need or craving appears to increase). Alternatively, at times it may be desirable for the user (or user) to reduce the absorption of nicotine into the bloodstream, for example when: (i) the user's need or craving is reduced, (ii) when the user wishes to increase the length of time before he will develop a need or craving for nicotine, for example, before going to bed, or in the event that the user will not be able to use the device to dispense or receive nicotine. Vaporizer settings related to device activation and heating element temperature, and heating element activation characteristics can be adjusted such that, for example, during activation at a lower temperature, the particle size of the drug component is larger than during activation of the heating element at a higher temperature. . Thus, by adjusting the supply of thermal or thermal energy supplied by the heating element to the evaporation chamber to volatilize or vaporize the liquid containing the active ingredient(s) or drug(s), the characteristics of the vapor or aerosol related to size particles of the active(s) component(s) or drug(s), can be wholly or partly controlled by the user. Said settings may also be applied by the end user or healthcare professional (or the like) to reduce dependence on the active ingredient(s) or drug(s) such as nicotine. Such a transition may also be applied in connection with a reduction in nicotine dosage to reduce or lessen the user's nicotine dependence or craving.

[0086] The application can receive warnings and notices related to the vaporizer. These alerts and notifications may include, for example: battery life status, battery health data (e.g. number of battery cycles), and battery "health" (so that the user can be notified, if desired, in real time of the current overall health of the battery). internal battery(s) of the vaporizer).

[0087] The vaporizer and/or associated application(s) running on a consumer digital product (e.g., a device that is part of the vaporizer system described above) may communicate with the manufacturer, an organization affiliated with the manufacturer, or another organization (retailer, healthcare organization, supplier, marketing organization, etc.). The vaporizer and/or associated application may collect, receive, log, store, transmit, extrapolate and/or similarly process anonymous or individual user usage data, such as frequency of use. The vaporizer and/or associated application may collect, receive, register, store, transmit, extrapolate, and/or similarly process user-specific usage data, such as wake cycle characteristics such as the duration of wake periods and user-specified wake settings (if applicable). .) The vaporizer and/or associated application may collect, receive, register, store, transmit, extrapolate, and/or similarly process individual user demographic information. The vaporizer and/or associated application may collect, receive, register, store, transmit, extrapolate, and/or similarly process user-specific socioeconomic information. The vaporizer and/or associated application may collect, receive, register, store, transmit, extrapolate, and/or similarly process individual user information. The vaporizer and/or associated application may collect, receive, log, store, transmit, extrapolate, and/or similarly process individual user feedback information. The vaporizer and/or associated application may collect, receive, register, store, transmit, extrapolate, and/or similarly process individual user demographic information. The vaporizer and/or associated application may collect, receive, log, store, transmit, extrapolate, and/or similarly process individual user feedback information using measurements, surveys, and the like. and/or analytical data processing.

[0088] The vaporizer and/or associated application may collect, receive, register, store, transmit, extrapolate, and/or similarly process anonymous and/or individual user usage and/or reliability data, such as device errors or malfunctions. The vaporizer and/or associated application may collect, receive, register, store, transmit, extrapolate and/or similarly process user-specific usage and/or reliability data such as warranty claims, repairs and/or replacements, etc. . The vaporizer and/or associated application may collect, receive, register, store, transmit, extrapolate, and/or similarly process individual user satisfaction data such as technical support requests. The vaporizer and/or associated application may collect, receive, register, store, transmit, extrapolate, and/or similarly process individual user data about potential customers, such as requests for product information. The vaporizer and/or associated application may collect, receive, register, store, transmit, extrapolate, and/or similarly process individual user usability data, such as applications for instructions for use. The vaporizer and/or associated application may collect, receive, register, store, transmit, extrapolate, and/or similarly process user-specific information such as requests for information about product features and functions. The vaporizer and/or related application may collect, receive, register, store, transmit, extrapolate and/or similarly process user-specific marketing data, such as requests for information about purchasing a vaporizer and/or obtaining a vaporizer by prescription from a doctor or medical organization.

[0089] The vaporizer and/or associated application may collect, receive, log, store, transmit, extrapolate, and/or similarly process vaporizer data indicative of misuse or misuse of the vaporizer. The vaporizer and/or associated application may collect, receive, register, store, transmit, extrapolate and/or similarly process data about the vaporizer and/or its application and/or data transmission characteristics that can be used to determine the location of the vaporizer. The vaporizer and/or associated application may collect, receive, register, store, transmit, extrapolate and/or similarly process data and/or data transmission characteristics that can be used to determine the location of the vaporizer in the event of loss or theft. The vaporizer, through the associated application, may collect, receive, register, store, transmit, extrapolate and/or similarly process notices regarding product withdrawals or similar matters and/or inform the user of such withdrawals or matters. The vaporizer, through the associated application, may collect, receive, register, store, transmit, extrapolate, share and/or similarly process notifications regarding the conditions of the manufacturer (for example, the manufacturer of the cartridge), and/or inform the user of such conditions, and/ or decide to accept such terms from the user.

[0090] The vaporizer, through an associated application running on a device that is part of the vaporizer system, may collect, receive, register, store, transmit, extrapolate, share, and/or similarly process data from the network that can be used to identify , contact or communication with other vaporizer users, and may, through the associated application, collect, receive, register, store, transmit, extrapolate, share and/or similarly process data from the network that can be used to identify, contact or communicate with other users on the network. The vaporizer may choose and/or authorize the sharing of all or some of the data collected, received, recorded, stored, transmitted, extrapolated, shared and/or similarly processed by the vaporizer, or collected directly from the user using applications associated with the vaporizer. The vaporizer may choose and/or authorize the sharing, over the network, of all or some of the data collected, received, logged, stored, transmitted, extrapolated, shared and/or similarly processed by the vaporizer, or collected directly from the user using the related applications. with a vaporizer. The network may contain social networks. The membership of social networks may contain the user's family. The membership of social networks may contain the user's friends. The membership of social networks may include a support group or similar members (for example, a quitting group). Social media memberships may include a third party service, company, organization (such as a church), other vaporizer users, or similar members.

[0091] The vaporizer and/or associated application may collect, receive, register, store, transmit, extrapolate, and/or similarly process data useful for performing device software configuration or device application(s). The vaporizer and/or associated application may collect, receive, log, store, transmit, extrapolate and/or similarly process data useful or necessary to perform software configuration of the vaporizer and/or associated application(s). The vaporizer and/or associated application may collect, receive, register, store, transmit, extrapolate and/or similarly process data useful or necessary to perform software configuration of the vaporizer and/or associated application(s) when the software configured by the manufacturer or an affiliate or representatives of the manufacturer, or a third party, etc. The vaporizer and/or associated application may collect, receive, register, store, transmit, extrapolate and/or similarly process data useful or necessary for third party software configuration of the vaporizer and/or associated application(s). The vaporizer and/or associated application may collect, receive, register, store, transmit, extrapolate and/or similarly process data useful or necessary to perform firmware updates of the vaporizer and/or associated application(s). The vaporizer and/or associated application may include notifying the user, via the vaporizer and/or associated application, that firmware updates and the like. for the vaporizer and/or associated application are available and/or required to troubleshoot the device or resolve a problem or complication with the vaporizer and/or associated application that precludes some aspect of the intended or intended function(s) vaporizer and/or related application. The vaporizer and/or associated application may include notifying the user, via the vaporizer and/or associated application, that firmware updates and the like. for the vaporizer and/or associated application are available and/or required to provide additional features relating to or designed to improve the performance of the vaporizer, enhance user experience, or similarly enhance some aspect of the planned or desired feature(s) vaporizer and/or related application.

[0092] The vaporizer and/or associated application may communicate data collected by the vaporizer or collected directly from the user using the application with the user's medical organization. The vaporizer and/or associated application may communicate data collected by the vaporizer or collected directly from the user using the application with the user's healthcare network. The vaporizer and/or associated application may exchange data collected by the vaporizer or collected directly from the user using the application with the user's insurance company. The vaporizer and/or associated application may share data collected by the vaporizer or collected directly from the user using the application with the user's pharmacy and/or prescription drug supplier or similar entities. The vaporizer and/or associated application may anonymize or otherwise anonymize data collected by the vaporizer or collected directly from the user so that the anonymized data can be shared or used for purposes such as research, analysis, publication, or similar purposes.

[0093] The vaporizer and/or associated application may notify the user, via the vaporizer and/or associated application, of the presence of a prescription dispensed or dispensed to the end user, ready to be received, delivered, sent to the user, etc., on a prescription a component intended to be delivered to a patient by a vaporizer. For example, a pharmacy may send a notification to the user, via the vaporizer and/or associated application, such as notifying the user that a prescription for the vaporizer or vaporizable material (e.g., cartridges or liquids) is available for the user to obtain from the pharmacy (other commercial establishments). , but not limited to pharmacies, can also do this, including shops, dispensaries, etc.). The vaporizer and/or associated application may allow healthcare organizations, networks, agents, authorized third parties, or the like to send warnings, messages, measurements, or similar information to the user via the vaporizer and/or associated application. The vaporizer and/or associated application may allow healthcare organizations, networks, agents, authorized third parties, or the like to access data generated from measurements and the like through the vaporizer and/or associated application.

[0094] The vaporizer and/or associated application may authorize (eg, allow) the medical organization(s) to configure, adjust, adjust, and/or manipulate the vaporizer setting(s). The vaporizer and/or associated application may authorize the healthcare provider to configure, adjust, adjust, and/or manipulate and/or manipulate the vaporizer setting(s) unless the user is authorized to change, alter, reconfigure, or replace the settings, configurations, or the like. provided by a medical organization. The vaporizer and/or associated application may authorize a healthcare provider or agent to configure, adjust, adjust, and/or manipulate the vaporizer setting(s) unless the user is authorized to change, alter, reconfigure, or replace the settings, configurations, or the like, provided by a representative or agent of a medical organization.

[0095] The vaporizer and/or associated application may share individual user information, such as end user ownership of products related to the device, device components, device accessories, or similar data collected by the vaporizer or collected directly from the user using the application. The vaporizer and/or associated application may share individual user information, such as purchases by the end user of products related to the device, device components, device accessories, or similar data collected by the vaporizer or collected directly from the user using the application. The vaporizer and/or associated application may notify the user, via the vaporizer and/or associated application, of notices from retailers or similar organizations regarding product promotions. The vaporizer and/or associated application may notify the user, via the vaporizer and/or associated application, of similar notices from retailers or similar organizations regarding product availability. The vaporizer and/or related may include notice to the user, via the vaporizer and/or related application, of similar notices from retailers or similar organizations regarding the release of a new product or new accessories.

[0096] The vaporizer and/or associated application may use demographic data or similar location services to locate retail outlets in geographic proximity to the user. The vaporizer and/or the associated application may collect, receive, register, store, transmit, extrapolate and/or similarly process data relating to device purchases, device app purchases, purchases of liquids and associated vaporizer packages and assemblies, frequency of purchases, vending terminal , discounts received by the user when purchasing, and related or similar information. The vaporizer and/or the associated application may collect, receive, register, store, transmit, extrapolate and/or similarly process data relating to device purchases, device app purchases, purchases of liquids and associated vaporizer packages and assemblies, frequency of purchases, vending terminal applicable discounts, and related or similar information.

[0097] The vaporizer and/or associated application may provide incentives to the user to share information regarding device purchases, purchase of device applications, purchase of liquids and associated vaporizer packages and assemblies, frequency of purchases, vending machine, discounts applied, and related or similar information. , such as discounts, premium coupons, promo codes, free items, etc. The vaporizer and/or associated application may include the use of a user profile to provide targeted incentives to the user to share information regarding device purchases, purchase of device applications, purchase of e-liquids and associated vaporizer packages and assemblies, frequency of purchases, vending terminal, applied discounts, used promo codes, and related information such as discounts, premium coupons, free items, etc.

[0098] The vaporizer and/or associated application may render the vaporizer in an inactive and unusable state, as mentioned above. For example, the vaporizer and/or associated application may render the vaporizer in an inactive and unusable state if misoperation or the like occurs. The vaporizer and/or associated application may render the vaporizer inactive and unusable until the registered user enters a personal identification number (PIN) using the application, which then activates the vaporizer. The vaporizer and/or associated application may render the vaporizer inactive and unusable until the registered user has a biometric identifier that, upon recognition or confirmation or verification or similar action using the application, activates the vaporizer. As described above, unauthorized use of the vaporizer and/or associated application may be prevented by the use of a PIN and/or a unique biometric identifier. The vaporizer and/or associated application may store device data and personal settings for individual users such that at least two users may use the vaporizer. The vaporizer and/or associated application may store device data and per-user settings to be stored for individual users, where per-user device per-user settings and per-user settings can be applied to the vaporizer and intended user via the application. The user can select their saved configurations for the vaporizer and the respective device will operate in that user-selected configuration. The vaporizer and/or associated application may allow the user or users to have one or more user settings and/or configurations that are stored and can be selected by users. The vaporizer and/or associated application may allow stored user settings and individual settings or configurations to be shared by the user through the application and/or over an appropriate network. The vaporizer and/or associated application may allow other user settings and/or configurations to be shared by the user through the application or over an appropriate network.

[0099] The vaporizer and/or associated application may facilitate, invite, or similarly encourage the user to award a rating (e.g., in conventional ways, on a scale of 1-10, where "10" is the highest rating, or 1-5 "stars", where " 5 stars is the best rating) for your vaporizer, vaporizer configurations, cartridge (e.g. a particular flavor or cartridge brand, etc.), etc. The vaporizer and/or associated application may encourage, invite, or similarly encourage the user to rate other user configurations. The vaporizer and/or associated application may share and access a database of user configurations, which may or may not have ratings, and be able to call user configurations through the application and download user configurations for use in the user's own device. The vaporizer and/or associated application may be able to share and access a database of user configurations, which may or may not be rated and capable of calling user configurations through the application and downloading their user configurations for use in other user devices.

[0100] The vaporizer and/or associated application may share user data with the manufacturer, the manufacturer's affiliates, the manufacturer's agents, or a third party to generate user profiles based on individual user usage data, demographic data, socioeconomic or similar data. The vaporizer and/or associated application may have the ability to use user data exchanged with the manufacturer, the manufacturer's affiliates, the manufacturer's agents, or a third party to determine specific user profiles.

[0101] The vaporizer and/or associated application may allow, facilitate, authorize, validate, and the like. exchanging data between the associated application and other application(s) that may be installed or a component of the user's personal digital device. The vaporizer and/or associated application may share information and/or data with the social media application. The vaporizer and/or associated application may exchange information and/or data with an email service, email domain, email host, or similar applications. The vaporizer and/or associated application may exchange information and/or data with text messages, short message service (SMS), or similar applications. The vaporizer and/or associated application may exchange information and/or data with the geo-referenced services application. The vaporizer and/or associated application may communicate information and/or data with a MAP or mapping, navigation, location, or similar application. The vaporizer and/or associated application may exchange information and/or data with a healthcare application, healthcare organization, healthcare provider, healthcare network, or similar application. The vaporizer and/or associated application may exchange information and/or data with a pharmacy, pharmacy-type service provider, or similar application. The vaporizer and/or associated application may exchange information and/or data with a weather reporting, weather forecasting, weather reporting, or similar application. The vaporizer and/or associated application may exchange information and/or data with the device manufacturer's application. The vaporizer and/or associated application may exchange information and/or data with a research or research-oriented application. The vaporizer and/or associated application may exchange information and/or data with the vaporizer retailer's application or similar consumer device.

[0102] The vaporizer and / or associated application may have the ability to authorize or allow the collection, receipt, registration, storage, transmission, extrapolation, or similar processing of data so that the device or associated application sends error codes or error messages to the manufacturer, the manufacturer's affiliates, the manufacturer's agents or a third party for the purpose of solving problems with the operation or function of the device. The vaporizer and/or associated application may have the ability to authorize or allow data to be collected, received, registered, stored, transmitted, extrapolated, or similarly processed so that the device or associated application sends error codes or messages to the manufacturer, the manufacturer's affiliates, the manufacturer's agents, or a third party for the purpose of troubleshooting device application(s). The vaporizer and/or associated application may have the ability to authorize or allow data to be collected, received, registered, stored, transmitted, extrapolated, or similarly processed so that the device or associated application sends error codes or error messages to the manufacturer, the manufacturer's affiliates, the manufacturer's agents, or a third party. in order to extrapolate measured data that are related to a malfunction in the device. The vaporizer and/or associated application may have the ability to authorize or allow data to be collected, received, registered, stored, transmitted, extrapolated, or similarly processed so that the device or associated application sends error codes or error messages to the manufacturer, the manufacturer's affiliates, the manufacturer's agents, or a third party. for the purpose of collecting, receiving, recording, storing, transmitting, extrapolating or similarly processing data that may relate to manufacturing, quality control or similar issues or potential problems associated with the device, device components or the liquid used in the device. The vaporizer and/or associated application may be capable of collecting, receiving, logging, storing, transmitting, extrapolating, and/or similarly processing data to identify and resolve device complications or problems. The vaporizer and/or associated application may be capable of collecting, receiving, logging, storing, transmitting, extrapolating, and/or similarly processing data to identify and correct complications or problems with the device that may be due to user error.

[0103] The vaporizer and/or associated application may be capable of using communication methods such as wireless or wired technologies. The vaporizer and/or associated application may be capable of using communication methods such as wireless or wired technologies to implement one or more of the functions, capabilities, methods, features, and the like described herein. The vaporizer and/or associated application may be capable of using communication methods such as WiFi, Bluetooth, cellular, 3G, 4G, Near Field Communication (NFC), or the like, to transmit data to the user's personal digital device. Such communication may be by establishing a wireless communication channel between the first communication equipment of the device and the second communication equipment of the vaporizer. The vaporizer and/or associated application may be capable of using communication methods such as WiFi, Bluetooth, cellular, 3G, 4G, Near Field Communication (NFC), or the like, to transfer data to the network. Accordingly, the first communication equipment and the second communication equipment may include circuitry and one or more transceivers configured for at least one of the above (or other comparable) communication methods. The vaporizer and/or associated application may be capable of using communication methods such as text messaging or SMS. The vaporizer and/or associated application may have the ability to use communication methods such as email or email. The vaporizer and/or associated application may be capable of applying communication methods such as notifications or push notifications to the user's digital device, which may include first communications equipment.

[0104] The vaporizer and / or associated application may include functional elements (for example, soft buttons or controls, and / or physical input devices or controls) that allow the user to control the functions performed, functionality, configurations, etc. . vaporizer and/or associated application using various application features called configurations or settings. Said settings may include, but are not limited to, exemplary general usage settings such as: (a) the required number of wakeup cycles per time period; (b) configuring and/or setting reminders, warnings or the like to notify the user; (c) delivering the required dose of the active substance in a single inhalation; (d) the required total delivered dose over a period of time, eg, total daily dose; (e) vaporizer power settings to adjust vapor or aerosol concentration, vapor or aerosol density, vapor or aerosol volume, vapor or aerosol aroma, vapor or aerosol temperature, or similar vapor or aerosol characteristics for the vapor or aerosol generated by the device (settings power may regulate or adjust the activation energy supplied to the heating element(s), as well as regulate or adjust the parameters of the heating element(s) supplied with energy depending on the time to peak activation or “warm-up”, or “ "ramp" and/or time of maximum or peak activation, and/or time of deactivation or "cooling down" of the heating element to influence or regulate vapor and/or aerosol concentration, vapor and/or aerosol density, vapor and/or aerosol volume , aroma of the vapor and/or aerosol, temperature of the vapor and/or aerosol, and/or similar characteristics of the vapor and aerosol for vapor or aerosol generated by the device); (f) vaporizer power settings to adjust, adjust, configure, and the like. device settings that are related to battery life and performance so that the user can set device settings to maximize battery life and result in the device operating at low power output to maintain the maximum number of cycles it should be maintained for one battery charge cycle (and vice versa, so that the user can adjust, adjust, configure, etc. device settings in order to maximize the device's power output per cycle); (g) settings related to fluid components and composition, and the like. such that the information relating to the liquid to be vaporized or aerosolized may have predefined as well as user configurable settings to adjust, configure, adjust, and the like. vaporizer activation parameters; (h) settings relating to individual user configurations related to the environment, for example, such settings for cold weather or warm weather, with which the device optimizes the activation of the heating element and activation parameters in order to optimize operation taking into account external temperature; (i) settings relating to individual user configurations related to the environment, such as high or low humidity settings with which the vaporizer optimizes heater element activation and activation settings in order to optimize performance given humidity values or ranges at the location of the user; (j) settings relating to individual user configurations related to the environment, such as altitude settings at the user's location such that the vaporizer optimizes heater element activation and activation settings to optimize performance based on the end user's altitude ; (k) settings relating to individual user timing configurations, such as a user's preference for increased delivery of the active ingredient per inhalation at certain times of the day (e.g., the vaporizer may be configured to deliver a higher dosage of the active ingredient due to time of day such that the dosage delivered to the user is at its highest or maximum value, etc. in the morning, and decreases to a lower delivered dose per inhalation or minimum value, etc. at the end of the evening); (l) settings relating to adjusting the operation and activation parameters of the vaporizer to minimize or maximize the functional effects of the flavor or aroma component of the vaporized substance so that the vaporizer can be configured to be activated such that the amount of flavor delivered from the vapor or aerosol minimized or maximized (e.g., so that components of the vaporized liquid that may contribute to the aroma characteristics of the vapor or aerosol may be stronger or predominate or be of greater importance when the vaporizer is activated in the elevated temperature ranges generated by the heating element, compared to the case when reduced temperature ranges are generated by the heating element, within the temperature range in which the heating element can operate to generate vapor or aerosol for inhalation by the user) ; for example, the user can set the vaporizer to maximum, minimum, moderate, or other intermediate flavor setting for a vapor or aerosol substance, and the heating element cycle activation will be adjusted accordingly; (m) settings related to adjusting the operation and activation parameters of the vaporizer in order to minimize or maximize the functional impacts regarding the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of the active or drug component of the vapor or aerosol substance, so that the vaporizer can be configured to be activated in such a way that the amount of active the component or drug delivered from the vapor or aerosol was minimized or maximized in terms of delivery to the target tissue or organ; (n) device alerts and notifications, such as data on battery life, battery status and mode, such as the number of battery cycles and battery "health", so that the user can be notified, if necessary, of the current in real time and the general condition of the internal battery device and the internal battery of the charging case of the device; (o) device alerts and notifications, such as vaporizer battery needs to be charged; (p) device warnings and notifications, such as the state of a fully charged vaporizer battery; (q) device alerts and notifications, such as the status of the fluid cartridge, such as the number of uses or inhalations performed and the number of uses remaining; (r) warnings and notifications of the device, such as the contents of the liquid cartridge, for example, the active ingredient(s) and the concentration or dosage, and the like, and the characteristic of the flavoring, etc., and the overall composition; (s) alerting and notifying the device, such as the need to install a fluid cartridge or fluid cartridge assembly, and the like; (t) warnings and notifications of the device, such as preset or preset times for using the vaporizer; (u) device warnings and notifications, such as the condition or “health” of the device heating element, such as the number of cycles completed and the number of cycles remaining before the recommended or required replacement of the heating element or heating element assembly.

[0105] The settings may include, but are not limited to, communication device manufacturer settings such as: (a) anonymous or individual user usage data, such as frequency of use; (b) anonymous or individual user usage data, such as activation cycle characteristics, such as duration of activation periods and user-defined activation settings, if applicable; (c) individual user data, such as demographic information; (d) individual user data, such as socio-economic information; (e) individual user data, such as user feedback data through the use of measurements, etc.; (f) anonymous or individual user usage data, such as errors or device malfunctions; (g) individual user data, such as requests for warranty service or repairs or replacements, etc.; (h) individual user data, such as technical support tickets; (i) individual user data, such as requests for product information; (j) individual user data, such as requests for instructions for use; (k) individual user data, such as requests for information about product features and functions; (l) individual user data, such as requests for information about purchasing a product and/or obtaining a product as prescribed by a doctor or medical organization; (m) device data indicating misuse or misuse of the device; (n) device data and communication features used to locate the device if the device is lost or stolen; (o) notices to the user issued by the device or application(s) relating to the withdrawal(s) of the product from sale or similar matters; (p) general data concerning the acceptance of the manufacturer's conditions and the consent of the user to the said conditions.

[0106] Settings may include, but are not limited to, settings for user data, usage data, system, device, and work data, such as: (a) settings related to selecting and authorizing the exchange of all or some of the data collected by the device or collected directly from the user using the application(s) associated with the network(s); (b) the network(s) may be social networks; (c) the network(s) may(may) consist of the user's family or friends; (d) while the network(s) may(may) consist of a support group, etc.; (e) settings related to the use of communication over the network(s) that can be used to identify, contact or connect with other users of the device; (f) where the other network(s) may be a third party service, company, organization, or the like.

[0107] The settings may include, but are not limited to, software configuration and firmware update settings, such as: (a) settings related to communication and communication required or useful to perform software configuration of the device, and /or application(s) of the device; (b) settings relating to the exchange and transmission of data required to perform software configuration of the device and/or application(s) of the device when the software is configured by the manufacturer or an affiliate or representatives of the manufacturer, or a third party, etc.; (c) settings relating to the exchange and transmission of data required to perform software configuration of the device and/or application(s) of the device when the software is configured by a third party; (d) settings related to authorizing the exchange and transmission of data required to perform firmware updates and the like to the device and/or application; (e) settings related to notifying the user by the device or application(s) that firmware updates, etc. for the device and/or application(s) are available or required; (f) settings related to notifying the user by the device or application(s) that firmware updates, etc. for the device and/or application(s) are available or required as a means of identifying and troubleshooting the device or resolving problems or complications with the device or application(s) interfering with some aspect of the intended or intended function(s) ).

[0108] The settings may include, but are not limited to, healthcare data sharing settings such as: (a) settings related to sharing all or some of the data collected by the device or collected directly from the user using the application( ii), with the medical organization of the user; (b) settings related to sharing all or some of the data collected by the device or collected directly from the user using the application(s) with the user's health network; (c) settings related to sharing all or some of the data collected by the device or collected directly from the user using the application(s) with the user's insurance company; (d) settings related to sharing all or some of the data collected by the device or collected directly from the user using the application(s), with the user's pharmacy or prescription drug supplier, etc.; (e) settings related to notifying the presence of a prescription being dispensed or dispensed to an end user, ready to be received, delivered and/or shipped to the user, etc., on a prescription component to be delivered to a patient by the device. For example, a pharmacy may send a notification to a user, via a device application, such as notifying the user that their prescription for the device or device components is available for the user to obtain from the pharmacy; (f) settings relating to the authorization of the medical organization to configure, adjust, adjust, etc. device settings; (g) settings related to the authorization of the medical organization to configure, adjust, adjust, etc. device settings when the user is not authorized to change, modify, reconfigure, etc. settings, configurations, etc. provided by the medical organization; (h) settings authorizing a representative or agent, and the like. medical organization to configure, set up, regulate, etc. device settings when the user is not authorized to change, modify, reconfigure, etc. settings, configurations, and the like provided by a representative or agent, and the like. medical organization; (i) settings that allow data shared with a healthcare organization or network to be anonymized or otherwise made anonymous and used for other purposes such as research, analysis, publication or similar purposes; (j) settings that allow healthcare organizations, networks, agents, authorized third parties, etc. sent warnings, messages, measurements, etc. through the application(s) of the device; (k) settings that allow healthcare organizations, networks, agents, authorized third parties, etc. accessed data generated from measurements, etc., using the application(s) of the device.

[0109] Settings may include, but are not limited to, data settings targeted at retailers and/or consumers, such as: (a) settings related to the exchange of user-specific information, such as product information, devices , components, accessories, etc.; (b) settings related to receiving notifications from retailer(s), etc. regarding product promotions; (c) settings related to receiving notices from retailers, etc. regarding product availability; (d) settings related to receiving notifications from retailer(s), etc. regarding the release of a new product or accessory; (e) settings relating to the use of demographic or similar location services to locate retail locations in geographic proximity to the user; (f) settings related to the exchange of data that can be used for demographic, socio-economic or similar marketing or promotional activities; (g) settings relating to the collection of data relating to the purchase of the device, the purchase of device accessories, the purchase of e-liquid and the corresponding packaging or assembly for the vaporizer, the frequency of purchases, the vending terminal, discounts provided to the user upon purchase, and related or similar information; (h) settings relating to communication relating to device purchase, purchase of device accessories, purchase of e-liquid and associated vaporizer packaging or assembly, frequency of purchases, vending machine, discounts offered, and related or similar information; (i) use the application to provide incentives to the user to share information related to the purchase of a device, the purchase of device accessories, the purchase of e-liquid and the corresponding packaging or vaporizer assembly, the frequency of purchases, the vending machine, discounts provided, and related information such as discounts, premium coupons, promo codes, free items, etc.; (j) settings relating to the use of the user profile to provide targeted incentives to the user to share information regarding the purchase of devices, the purchase of device accessories, the purchase of e-liquid and the corresponding packaging or assembly for the vaporizer, the frequency of purchases, the point of sale, the discounts provided, the promotional codes used , and related information such as discounts, premium coupons, free items, etc.

[0110] The settings may include, but are not limited to, device access settings such as: (a) settings related to bringing the device to an inactive and unusable state; (b) settings relating to bringing the device to an inactive and unusable state when the registered user has a personal identification number (PIN) that, when entered using the application, wakes up the device; (c) settings related to bringing the device to an inactive and unusable state when the registered user has a biometric identifier that, upon recognition or confirmation or verification, etc. using the application, activates the device; (d) settings related to making the device inactive and unusable when the registered user has a biometric identifier which, when recognized or verified or verified using an application, wakes up the device, where the biometric identifier is a fingerprint; (e) settings related to bringing the device to an inactive and unusable state when the registered user has a biometric identifier that, when recognized or confirmed, or verified using the application, wakes up the device, where the biometric identifier is an eye scan or rainbow shell or similar scan; (f) settings related to bringing the device to an inactive and unusable state when the registered user has a biometric identifier that, when recognized or confirmed, or verified using the application, activates the device, the biometric identifier is based on face recognition ; (g) settings in the event that unauthorized use of the device is blocked using a PIN or a unique biometric identifier; (h) settings relating to the exchange of data relating to an attempted unauthorized use of the device; (i) settings related to communication over the network for the purpose of user authorization and device activation; (j) settings related to such communication so that biometric authentication can be performed using the network; (k) settings relating to the time or length of time that elapses after use before the device is rendered inactive and authentication is required to grant access to the device; (l) settings related to resetting or changing individual user authentication information, such as PIN.

[0111] The settings may include, but are not limited to, numerous user settings, such as: (a) settings related to communication and communication required or useful to perform software configuration of the device and/or application(s) ) devices; (b) settings relating to the exchange and transmission of data required or useful to perform software configuration of the device and/or application(s) of the device when the software is configured by the manufacturer or an affiliate or representatives of the manufacturer, or a third party, etc. ; (c) settings relating to the exchange and transmission of data required to perform software configuration of the device and/or application(s) of the device when the software is configured by a third party; (d) settings related to authorizing the exchange and transmission of data required to perform firmware updates and the like to the device and/or application; (e) settings related to notifying the user by the device or application(s) that firmware updates, etc. for the device and/or application(s) are available or required; (f) settings related to notifying the user by the device or application(s) that firmware updates, etc. for the device and/or application(s) are available or required as a means of identifying and troubleshooting the device or resolving problems or complications with the device or application(s) interfering with some aspect of the intended or intended function(s) ).

[0112] The settings may include, but are not limited to, settings for a given usage profile, such as: (a) settings related to exchanging user data with the manufacturer, the manufacturer's affiliates, the manufacturer's agents, or a third party for the purpose of creating user profiles based on individual user usage data, demographic data, socio-economic data, etc.; (b) using user data exchanged with or sent to the manufacturer, the manufacturer's affiliates, the manufacturer's agents or a third party for the purpose of creating user profiles based on individual user usage data, demographic data, socio-economic data, etc. serves to define profiles of specific users; (c) wherein user profiles are a group of installation configurations that are associated with a particular subset of users; (d) whereby a subset of users may be based on demographic, socio-economic, personal data collected using the application, device usage data, etc.; (e) however, user profiles may be specific to a subset of users, and a recommended device configuration based on user profile data may be available to a device user based on the user's similarity to the subset of users; (f) while the user experience is optimized using the accumulated data for similar users to create a default installation configuration for the device based on demographic data, socioeconomic data, and the like.

[0113] The settings may include, but are not limited to, settings related to integration with other applications, such as: (a) settings to enable, facilitate, authorize, validate, and the like. communication between the device application and other(s) application(s) that(s) may be installed(s), or a component of the user's personal digital device; (b) however, the other application(s) with which the device application communicates may be a social media application(s); (c) however, the other application(s) with which the device application communicates may be an email service application(s), an email domain, an email host, or the like; (d) however, the other application(s) with which the device application communicates may be a text message, SMS, or the like application(s); (e) however, the other application(s) with which the device application communicates may be application(s) of geo-referenced services; (f) however, the other application(s) with which the device application communicates may be a MAP or mapping, navigation, location or similar application(s); (g) while the other application(s) with which the device application communicates may be an application(s) for medical care, medical organization, medical care service, healthcare network, etc.; (h) while the other application(s) with which the device application communicates may be application(s) for pharmacies, pharmacy-type service providers, etc.; (i) wherein the other application(s) with which the device application communicates may be weather reporting or weather forecasting or weather reporting application(s), or the like; (j) however, the other application(s) with which the device application communicates may be the application(s) of device manufacturers; (k) however, the other application(s) with which the device application communicates may be an application(s) for scientific research or focused on scientific research; (l) however, the other application(s) with which the device application communicates may be the application(s) of the device retailer or similar consumer.

[0114] Settings may include, but are not limited to, error code and troubleshooting, such as: (a) settings related to authorizing or allowing communication to be transmitted by a device or device application of error codes or reporting messages. errors to the manufacturer, the manufacturer's affiliates, the manufacturer's agents or a third party to resolve problems with the operation or function of the device; (b) settings relating to authorizing or allowing communication for the purpose of transmitting error codes or error messages by a device or device application to resolve problems with the device application(s); (c) settings relating to authorizing or allowing data exchange for the purpose of transmitting error codes or error messages by a device or device application to the manufacturer, the manufacturer's affiliates, the manufacturer's agents or a third party for extrapolation of measured data that is associated with a malfunction in the operation of the device; (d) settings relating to authorizing or allowing data to be exchanged for the purpose of transmitting error codes or error messages by a device or device application to the manufacturer, the manufacturer's affiliates, the manufacturer's agents, or a third party to collect data that may be related to manufacturing or quality control, or similar issues or potential problems with the device, device components, or fluid used in the device; (e) settings related to communication in order to identify and resolve complications or problems with the device. (f) settings relating to communication to identify and resolve device complications or problems that may be due to user error.

[0115] Settings may include, but are not limited to, settings related to communication methods, such as: (a) settings related to a device or device application's use of communication methods such as wireless or wired technologies; (b) settings relating to the use by the device or device application of data transmission methods such as WiFi, Bluetooth, etc., to transmit data to the user's personal digital device; (c) settings relating to the use by the device or device application of data transmission methods such as wired or wireless methods, etc., to transmit data to the network; (d) settings relating to the use by the device or device application of communication methods such as text messaging or SMS; (e) settings relating to the use by the device or device application of communication methods such as email or email; (f) settings relating to the device or device application's use of communication methods such as notifications or push notifications on the user's digital device.

[0116] The application can be used to provide information on troubleshooting the device in the event of a performance problem or malfunction. The application can be used to provide security information related to the device or user. The app can be used to provide safety information related to maintenance, cleaning, or similar activities on the device. The application can be used to provide information on device storage. The application can be used to provide information related to the disposal or recycling of the device. The application can be used to provide information on the correct disassembly and assembly of the device. The application can be used to provide information such as information about manufacturers, distributors, retailers or similar website information and/or contact information. The application can be used to provide information such as a website Uniform Resource Locator (URL) or a link to Internet forums that may relate to application, troubleshooting, user experience, user feedback, and the like. The application can be used to provide the user with security information related to the device. The application can be used to provide information on commercially available products, accessories, etc. that may be associated with the device. The application can be used to provide advertising space for consumer products or services that may be associated with the device. The application can be used to provide functions related to the user's individual goals for using the device, and to track usage in relation to the goals set by users, and to present data in the form of charts, graphs, and the like.

[0117] The above described systems, controller, and functions may be implemented or performed by one or more computer systems. The methods described in this application may be stored on a computer-readable medium.

[0118] DOSAGE MANAGEMENT . The vaporizer and/or vaporizer system may include dosage control and/or dosing. In general, dosage management is described in US Patent Application No. 14/960,259, filed December 4, 2015, and incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

[0119] As discussed above, the vaporizer and/or device that is part of the vaporizer system described above may include a user interface (e.g., containing an application or application software) that can be executed on a device with which it is in communication, which may be configured to determine, display, provide and/or perform dosing. For example, a vaporizer may have a "single dose" mode/indicator that is displayed on the vaporizer and/or application. The single dose can be changed by the connected app and/or by direct control of the vaporizer. For example, a user may wish to switch from 1 mg of nicotine per dose to 2 mg of nicotine per dose.

[0120] A single dose may be programmable. For example, the user may program a dose based on previous (recorded) use; for example, the user can press the application's "start" button, take enough puffs to satisfaction, and then press the application's "stop" button. In addition, the user may enter individual user data that may be useful in determining and/or measuring the dose. For example, the user may enter body weight, gender, and any other relevant data. This information can be used to adjust the dose of therapeutic drugs, such as painkillers, sleeping pills, and the like, respectively.

[0121] As mentioned, in some embodiments of the present subject matter, a vaporizer and/or an application running on a device that connects (or may connect) to the vaporizer may record the use or operation of the device and may replay this at a later time. In general, a vaporizer or application may record a first operating parameter (e.g., temperature setting parameter, ramp time to heat, etc.) and a second usage parameter (e.g., number of puffs, total dose, usage time, etc.) , can save the recorded operating parameter and use the parameter as a usage profile, can associate the recorded usage profile with a control, button, icon, etc., and can program the operation of the device based on the usage profile so that the operating parameter is automatically changed, when the actual operating parameter is correlated with the recorded operating parameter.

[0122] For example, the user may record a usage profile including the number of puffs (e.g., draws, inhalations, etc.) between temperature changes, as well as the temperature, so that the usage profile can be replayed later, for example, by selecting a button or other pointer associated with the recorded/programmed usage profile. In some embodiments, the vaporizer and/or application may record the temperature and one or more second usage parameters, for example, one or more of: puff time (duration), number of puffs (number of draws), energy applied to vaporized material , (e.g. total Joules of energy), dosages/exposures, etc. Playback can be designated by any of the recorded usage parameters, such as number of puffs, total puff duration, total energy input, total dose, etc., and can set or vary the operating parameter (e.g., vaporization temperature applied, energy input, etc.) .p.) of the vaporizer according to the recorded temperature to match the recorded and/or programmed temperature when the vaporizer is activated so that the same usage profile is repeated in the future. For example, the user can record a usage profile while activating the device at a first temperature (eg 150°C) for 5 puffs, then, at a temperature raised to 180°C, for five more puffs, then, at temperatures up to 200°C for 10 puffs. The recorded operating profile may be stored in the vaporizer, application, or some other attached memory and linked to a control (e.g., icon, graphic, text, button, etc.) of the vaporizer, application, and/or remote processor or memory. The recorded work profile can then be played back, for example, by selecting on the app or vaporizer an icon (or button, control, text, etc.) that has been associated with the recorded/programmed profile. During playback, the vaporizer can wait until it matches or exceeds the same or similar operating parameter (e.g., number of puffs, usage time, power input, dose, etc.) and can control the heater based on the recorded profile. . In the example above, the recorded work profile can be played back later by pressing the icon; the vaporizer and/or application may compare the usage parameter (number of puffs, etc.) with the current operation of the vaporizer and may adjust the operating parameter accordingly to match the usage profile.

[0123] The usage profile may be recorded, or may be programmed, or both recorded and programmed (eg, the recorded usage profile may be modified by the user on the vaporizer and/or in an application, etc.).

[0124] In some examples, the control parameter of use may be dose (eg, total dose). In some embodiments of the present subject matter, the dose may be calculated as described in US Patent Application No. 14/960,259, filed April 12, 2015, hereinbefore incorporated by reference in its entirety. The total dose may be stored for transmission and/or display. In addition, the dose can be used to control the operation of the vaporizer.

[0125] In one example of controlling the dosage of nicotine, the user may set a predetermined maximum amount of nicotine that he wishes to receive per day. In some embodiments, the device will not block the user from receiving more, but will notify the user if the predetermined amount is exceeded. Alternatively, it can block the user.

[0126] HEALTH MONITORING AND SHUTDOWN . The vaporizer and/or applications running on the device that is part of the vaporizer system according to embodiments of the present subject matter may also be configured to control usage for digital wellness and/or smoking cessation and the like. For example, like a weight loss device, a vaporizer and/or an app may be useful for people who want to reduce their nicotine intake and/or keep track of how much nicotine has been taken over time. For example, the vaporizer and/or application can be configured to allow users of both conventional and e-cigarettes to record how many cigarettes they consume and compare the total amount of harmful and potentially harmful components (HPHC) and nicotine they receive on different days when they use different combinations.

[0127] The application and/or vaporizer may also provide additional motivation by providing messages, such as reporting how much Compound X is being consumed, and may indicate how much money the ex-smoker saves by reducing or stopping smoking. This may be most appropriate for nicotine, but may also apply to other substances. In some embodiments, the user may enter their regular price per pack of cigarettes, which may serve as input.

[0128] In some embodiments of the present subject matter, the application may also allow the user to log other health measures, such as from a fitness application, and/or may offer to trace correlations between nicotine consumption and alcohol consumption, heart rate, blood pressure, exercise time or weight changes, etc. For example, the user may enter a preferred single dose (using presets or calculated/recorded/programmed data as described above) and a dosing interval or total daily target dose. The vaporizer and/or application may then lock after each dose and the user's computing device (e.g. phone, smart watch, tablet computer, etc.) may display an alert when it is time for the next dose and the vaporizer will automatically released for this next dose. This approach can be used as a user-selected dose reduction approach (phasing down or stopping) or to maintain a prescribed treatment regimen (eg, X mg of a substance every Y hours, up to a maximum of Z mg/day).

[0129] In some embodiments, the vaporizer and/or associated application may have a dashboard-type user interface in which users can log and tabulate their progress over time. The data may be based on individual and/or group data. For example, group data can be displayed as the average frequency of switching from smoking to vaping that occurs in the group at any given point in time since the start of vaporizer use. The device may present a viewing area in which the user may select other users to set the group (contingent) based on their initial conditions: for example, packs per day, age, gender, and the like.

[0130] USER PREFERENCE . In some embodiments, the vaporizer and/or associated application may be customized based on the user's preferences and may present alerts or reminders. For example, in some embodiments, the device may store preferences for cartridges (eg, "POD" (closed type)) with different flavors, grades and/or concentrations that may be preferred by the user. The app and/or vaporizer can save preferences for different uses (eg, "going for a walk", "bedtime", etc.).

[0131] In connection with the (above) perception of the cartridge, in any of the embodiments described herein, the vaporizer and/or application may also have, or alternatively offer, one or more usage profiles (e.g., heating profiles). For example, based on the type of cartridge and/or based on user input of the type of material to be vaporized (flavour, grades, concentrations, etc.), even in embodiments without cartridge detection, the vaporizer and/or application may suggest a usage profile (e.g. , "some users prefer this grade with an X profile", or "some users prefer this grade at 155°C start temperature").

[0132] VAPORIZER SESSION MANAGEMENT . The vaporizer and/or vaporizer system may include "session" management and/or session dosing. In some aspects, the user may find it desirable to control and/or manage the use of the volatilized material not only for the single dosage described herein, but also for use over a period of time, e.g., days, weeks, months, one or more sessions. and/or similar time. Such monitoring and/or control may, as appropriate, allow the user to adjust the amount of volatilized material available in a period of time or session, total time allowed for vaporizer use, time period between vaporizer sessions, other usage settings to suit needs or goals. user, and/or for one purpose. In the example of monitoring and/or managing the use of a vaporizable material for use over a period of time, one or more sessions, and/or the like, it might be desirable for an application to provide a recommended dosage limit per period of time so that the user can continue following their goals for the desired dosage. The recommended dosage limit may be based on user data provided via the user interface, such as previous cigarette or vaping consumption over a set period of time. In some embodiments, the user may provide their own dosage limit. In some embodiments, for example, if the maximum consumption level in a period of time is reached, then the device may lock out the user for a sufficient period of time to allow the user to accept a full session the next time the device is used, and notify the user when the set value is exceeded.

[0133] In some aspects, the vaporizer may be configured to receive an indication for and/or determine the start of a vaporizer session. In some embodiments, the start indication may include user selection in the vaporizer application, user selection of an input on the vaporizer and/or device that is part of the vaporizer system, user initiation of an inhalation or puff, user turning on the vaporizer as specified or previously programmed by the user. a gesture or any other user action, or input into the device, indicating the start of a vaporizer session.

[0134] As described above, the vaporizer and/or device that is part of the vaporizer system described above may provide feedback information or an indication to the user to indicate the status or end of the session. For example, the feedback information provided to the user may be in any form of sensory feedback, such as visual feedback, audio feedback, or tactile feedback. In some aspects, the feedback/indication information may comprise one or more device cues that indicate the progress, status, and/or end of a vaporizer session. Device cues may include one or more tactile cues, one or more visual cues, one or more audible cues, one or more steam cues, one or more airflow cues, one or more mechanical warning signs, any other indication and/or any combination of the listed warning signs.

[0135] In some embodiments, the vaporizer and/or device that is part of the vaporizer system may provide feedback information or an indication to the user that the cigarette amount of nicotine has been delivered.

[0136] For example, tactile cues may include vibration or a combination of vibrations. In some embodiments, the tactile cues may indicate the status of a vaporizer session. For example, the vaporizer and/or device that is part of the vaporizer system may, via an output device (eg, output device 115), provide a first tactile cue to indicate the start of a vaporizer session. In some aspects, the first tactile cue may be a single vibration pulse, a predefined combination of vibrations, or a user-defined vibration or other tactile indication.

[0137] Upon initiation of a vaporizer session, the vaporizer and/or device that is part of the vaporizer system may provide one or more second tactile cues to indicate the progress of the vaporizer session. In some aspects, the second tactile cue may include vibration pulses of increasing or decreasing duration, intensity, and/or frequency. For example, a vaporizer may produce a single vibration pulse to indicate the start of a vaporizer session, two vibration pulses to indicate reaching the middle of a vaporizer session, and three vibration pulses to indicate the near or end of a vaporizer session. In another example, the vaporizer may produce a vibratory pulse of the first intensity to indicate the start of a vaporizer session. The vaporizer may produce a vibrational pulse of a second intensity to indicate that the middle of a vaporizer session has been reached, with the second intensity exceeding the first intensity. The vaporizer may also produce a third intensity vibratory pulse to indicate the near completion or completion of a vaporizer session, with the third intensity exceeding the second intensity. In another example, the vaporizer may produce a vibratory pulse of the first duration to indicate the start of a vaporizer session. The vaporizer may produce a second duration of vibration pulse to indicate that the middle of a vaporizer session has been reached, with the second duration exceeding the first duration. The vaporizer may also produce a third duration vibratory pulse to indicate the near completion or completion of a vaporizer session, with the third duration exceeding the second duration.

[0138] The second tactile cues may also include combinations of vibrations to indicate the progress of the vaporizer session. For example, the vaporizer may provide a first combination of vibrations to indicate the start of a vaporizer session, a second combination of vibrations to indicate reaching the middle of a vaporizer session, and a third combination of vibrations to indicate the near or end of a vaporizer session.

[0139] In some aspects, the second tactile cue may be the same as the first tactile cue provided later. In some embodiments, the vibration or tactile signaling may be provided by a linear resonant actuator (LRA) or an eccentric rotating mass motor (ERM). Although the vaporizer sessions are described in terms of the above three segments, the vaporizer session may be divided into fewer or more segments in accordance with embodiments of the present subject matter.

[0140] Any of the above examples can also be used in combination to indicate the status or progress of a vaporizer session. For example, as described above, the vaporizer may produce a single vibration pulse to indicate the start of a vaporizer session, two vibration pulses to indicate the middle of a vaporizer session has been reached, and three vibration pulses to indicate the near completion of a vaporizer session. To indicate the end of a vaporizer session, the vaporizer may produce a preset or user-defined combination of vibrations. In some aspects, the vaporizer may also include a countdown to indicate the near completion or completion of a vaporizer session. For example, the vaporizer and/or device that is part of the vaporizer system can determine that there are three remaining single doses. The vaporizer can produce three vibration pulses to indicate the number of remaining doses. After the user finishes taking one dose, the vaporizer can produce two vibration pulses to indicate the remaining doses. After the user finishes taking another dose, the vaporizer can produce one vibration pulse to indicate the remaining dose. At the end of the last dose, the vaporizer may indicate completion by no vibration, continuous vibration, a combination of vibrations, a series of vibration pulses, or any other tactile indication.

[0141] As described above, the vaporizer and/or device that is part of the vaporizer system may provide visual cues to the user to indicate the state of the vaporizer session. In some embodiments, the visual cues may include an optical signal or an optical image to indicate the start, progress/state, and/or end of a vaporizer session. For example, the vaporizer and/or device that is part of the vaporizer system may, via an output device (eg, output device 115), provide a first visual cue to indicate the start of a vaporizer session. Output device 115 may include light-emitting diode (LED) indicators, a user display, or other light displays. In some aspects, the first visual cue may be a single light pulse, a light emitting matrix, a light color, a light intensity, a predefined optical image or a user defined optical image, or any other visual indication.

[0142] Upon initiation of a vaporizer session, the vaporizer and/or device that is part of the vaporizer system may provide one or more second visual cues to indicate the progress of the vaporizer session. In some embodiments, determining when to provide one or more second visual cues may be based on monitoring the use of the vaporizer device. For example, monitoring may include determining the amount of vaporized material consumed or remaining during a vaporizer session and providing feedback information (eg, a second visual cue or other cue) to indicate the status or performance of the vaporizer session. In some aspects, the second visual cue may include flashing displays with increasing or decreasing duration, intensity or brightness, number of times and/or frequency. The second visual cue may also include different colors, optical images, matrices. For example, the vaporizer may emit a flash of light to indicate the start of a vaporizer session, two flashes of light to indicate the middle of a vaporizer session has been reached, and three flashes of light to indicate the near or end of a vaporizer session. In another example, the vaporizer may be illuminated in different colors to indicate the status/progress of the vaporizer session. In some aspects, the vaporizer may be highlighted in a first color (eg, green) to indicate the start of a vaporizer session. The vaporizer may light up with a second color (eg, yellow) to indicate that the middle of the vaporizer session has been reached. The vaporizer may also be illuminated with a third color (eg, red) to indicate the completion or near completion of a vaporizer session. In another example, the vaporizer may emit a light pulse at a first level of intensity/brightness to indicate the start of a vaporizer session. The vaporizer may provide a flash of light at a second intensity/brightness level to indicate that the middle of a vaporizer session has been reached, with the second intensity/brightness level exceeding the first intensity/brightness level. The vaporizer may also provide a light pulse at a third intensity/brightness level to indicate the end or near end of a vaporizer session, with the third intensity/brightness level exceeding the second intensity/brightness level.

[0143] In some embodiments, the vaporizer may include a light emitting array. The light emitting matrix may be configured to provide different light emitting matrices or optical images to indicate the progress of a vaporizer session. For example, the vaporizer may include three indicator LEDs within the output devices 115 . In some embodiments, the first indicator LED may turn on to indicate the start of a vaporizer session. As the session continues, the second LED may turn on in addition to or in place of the first LED to indicate that the middle of the vaporizer session has been reached. The vaporizer may also include a third indicator LED in addition to or instead of the first and/or second indicator LEDs to indicate the completion or near completion of the vaporizer session. In some embodiments, successive flashing of the indicator LEDs in the manner described above may indicate the amount of volatilized material produced in relation to the required total delivered dose over a period of time set by the user or recommended by the application. Although three LEDs have been described above, more or fewer LEDs may be used. In another example, the vaporizer may provide a first optical image to indicate the start of the vaporizer session, a second optical image to indicate the middle of the vaporizer session has been reached, and a third optical image to indicate the end or near end of the vaporizer session. The first, second, and third optical images may include any combination of flashes, color, brightness, and the like. In some aspects, the optical images may be predefined or may be user defined.

[0144] In some aspects, the second visual cue may be the same as the first visual cue provided later. While vaporizer sessions are described in terms of the three segments mentioned above, a vaporizer session may be divided into fewer or more segments in accordance with embodiments of the present subject matter.

[0145] Any of the above examples can also be used in combination to indicate the status or progress of a vaporizer session. For example, as described above, the vaporizer may emit a single green light pulse to indicate the start of a vaporizer session, two yellow light pulses to indicate the middle of a vaporizer session has been reached, and three red light pulses to indicate the near completion of a vaporizer session. To indicate the end of a vaporizer session, the vaporizer may output a predefined or user-defined optical image. In some embodiments, the optical image includes a combination of colors, flashes, brightness levels, and various LEDs. In some aspects, the vaporizer may also include a countdown to indicate the near completion or completion of a vaporizer session. For example, the vaporizer and/or device that is part of the vaporizer system can determine that there are three remaining single doses. The vaporizer can emit three flashes of light to indicate the number of remaining doses. After the user finishes taking one dose, the vaporizer can emit two flashes of light to indicate the remaining doses. After the user finishes another dose, the vaporizer may emit one flash of light to indicate the remaining dose. At the end of the last dose, the vaporizer may indicate completion by not turning on the indicator light, emitting a long pulse of light, displaying an optical image, flashing in color (red), emitting a series of light pulses, or issuing any other visual indication. In some aspects, one or more visual cues may be provided by an application on a user interface, such as a smartphone screen, tablet computer, or other computing device. The user interface may also display at least some of the information obtained from one or more sensors associated with the vaporizer. Such display of information related to the use of the vaporizer may allow for improved monitoring of the vaporizer session and/or the use/operation of the vaporizer.

[0146] As described above, the vaporizer and/or device that is part of the vaporizer system may provide audible cues to the user to indicate the state of the vaporizer session. In some embodiments, the audio cues may include a sound or combination of sounds to indicate the start, progress/status and/or end of a vaporizer session. For example, the vaporizer and/or device that is part of the vaporizer system may, via an output device (eg, output device 115), provide a first audible signal to indicate the start of a vaporizer session. Output device 115 may include a speaker or volume control. In some aspects, the first audio cue may be a single beep (eg, a beep), a plurality of beeps, a melody, a volume, a predetermined combination of sounds or a user-defined combination of sounds, or any other audible indication. In some embodiments, the vaporizer and/or device that is part of the vaporizer system may make a sound during normal operation. In some aspects, the vaporizer and/or device that is part of the vaporizer system may change, mimic, or emit a sound to indicate the start of a vaporizer session. For example, the vaporizer may make a crackling sound, similar to that produced by the user when inhaling vaporized material, to indicate the start of vaporization of the material.

[0147] Upon initiation of a vaporizer session, the vaporizer and/or device that is part of the vaporizer system may provide one or more second audio cues to indicate the progress of the vaporizer session. In some aspects, the second audio signal feature may include audio signals with increasing or decreasing duration, strength, number, and/or frequency. The second audio cue may also include sounds having different combinations or melodies. For example, a vaporizer may emit a single beep to indicate the start of a vaporizer session, two beeps to indicate reaching the middle of a vaporizer session, and three beeps to indicate the near or end of a vaporizer session. In another example, the vaporizer may make different sounds to indicate the status/progress of the vaporizer session. In some aspects, the vaporizer may make a first sound (eg, a crackling sound) to indicate the start of a vaporizer session. The vaporizer may emit a second sound (eg, a beep) to indicate that the middle of the vaporizer session has been reached. The vaporizer may also make a third sound (such as a click) to indicate the end or near end of the vaporizer session. In another example, the vaporizer may make a sound (eg, a crackling sound) at a first volume level to indicate the start of a vaporizer session. The vaporizer may beep at a second volume level to indicate that the middle of a vaporizer session has been reached, with the second volume level being lower than the first volume level. The vaporizer may also emit a sound at a third volume level to indicate the end or near end of a vaporizer session, with the third sound level below the second sound level.

[0148] In some embodiments, the vaporizer may change the sound to indicate the progress of the vaporizer session. For example, the vaporizer may make a sound (eg, a crackling sound) to indicate the start of a vaporizer session. As the session continues, the vaporizer may introduce a fluctuating sound level to indicate that the middle of the vaporizer session has been reached. In some aspects, the level swing can be implemented using a capacitor or an oscillator that can control the frequency of the emitted sound. The vaporizer may raise the level of the vibrations of the sound, with a fading hiss of a flame or cigarette, to indicate the end or near end of a vaporizer session. In another example, the vaporizer may provide a first combination of sounds to indicate the start of a vaporizer session, a second combination of sounds to indicate reaching the middle of a vaporizer session, and a third combination of sounds to indicate the end or near end of a vaporizer session. The first, second, and third sound combinations may include any combination of tones, pitch, frequency, strength, melodies, and the like. In some aspects, combinations of sounds may be predefined or may be user-defined.

[0149] In some aspects, the second audio signal feature may be the same as the first audio signal feature provided later. While vaporizer sessions are described in terms of the three segments mentioned above, a vaporizer session may be divided into fewer or more segments in accordance with embodiments of the present subject matter.

[0150] Any of the above examples can also be used in combination to indicate the status or progress of a vaporizer session. For example, as described above, the vaporizer may make a single sound (e.g., crackle) to indicate the start of a vaporizer session, a second sound twice (e.g., two beeps) to indicate the middle of the vaporizer session has been reached, and a third sound (e.g., click) three times to indicate the near end of the vaporizer session. To signify the end of a vaporizer session, the vaporizer may play a pre-set or user-defined combination of sounds. In some embodiments, the combination of sounds includes a combination of tones, pitch, frequency, strength, melodies, and the like. In some aspects, the vaporizer may also include a countdown to indicate the end or near end of a vaporizer session. For example, the vaporizer and/or device that is part of the vaporizer system can determine that there are three remaining single doses. The vaporizer may make three beeps (eg beeps) to indicate the number of doses remaining. After the user finishes taking one dose, the vaporizer may emit two beeps to indicate remaining doses. After the user finishes another dose, the vaporizer may emit one beep to indicate the remaining dose. At the end of the last dose, the vaporizer may indicate completion by making a different sound (such as a click), emitting a long beep, emitting a combination of sounds, emitting a high volume sound (such as a loud beep), emitting a series of short beeps, or issuing any other audible indication.

[0151] As described above, the vaporizer and/or device that is part of the vaporizer system may provide a change in vapor content/amount to the user to indicate the state of the vaporizer session. The change in vapor content/amount may comprise changes in vapor and/or aerosol concentration, vapor and/or aerosol density, vapor and/or aerosol volume, vapor and/or aerosol flavor, vapor and/or aerosol temperature, and/or similar characteristics of the vapor and/or aerosol, and/or aerosol for vapor or aerosol generated by a vaporizer. In some embodiments, the vaporizer and/or device that is part of the vaporizer system may provide an increase or decrease in vapor volume to indicate the start, progress/state, and/or end of a vaporizer session. For example, the vaporizer and/or device that is part of the vaporizer system may provide a first vapor cue to indicate the start of a vaporizer session. In some aspects, the first vapor indication may be that the vaporizer and/or device that is part of the vaporizer system is providing the first volume of vapor. The first volume may be predetermined or may be programmed by the user. In some aspects, changing the amount of steam may include changing the temperature setpoint to allow users to receive less steam. In some aspects, the first steam cue can be a particular steam concentration, steam density, steam volume, steam flavor, steam temperature, or any other steam characteristic.

[0152] Upon commencement of a vaporizer session, the vaporizer and/or the device that is part of the vaporizer system may provide one or more second vapor cues to indicate the progress of the vaporizer session. In some aspects, the second vapor signature may include a change in vapor and/or aerosol concentration, vapor and/or aerosol density, vapor and/or aerosol volume, vapor and/or aerosol aroma, vapor and/or aerosol temperature and/or similar vapor and aerosol characteristics for the vapor or aerosol generated by the vaporizer. For example, the vaporizer may produce a first volume of vapor to indicate the start of the vaporizer session, a second volume of vapor to indicate the middle of the vaporizer session has been reached, and a third volume of vapor to indicate the near or end of the vaporizer session. In some aspects, the second volume is greater than the first volume, and the third is less than the second and first volumes. Thus, the user has the ability to relate the volume of inhaled vapor to the remaining time or residual doses of the session. In other aspects, the user may perceive an increase in steam volume indicative of different stages. In another example, the vaporizer may produce different flavors to indicate the status/progress of the vaporizer session. In some aspects, the vaporizer may produce a first flavor (eg, mint) to indicate the start of a vaporizer session. The vaporizer may produce a second flavor (e.g. cherry) to indicate that the middle of the vaporizer session has been reached. The vaporizer may also produce a third flavor (eg, menthol) to indicate the end or near end of the vaporizer session. In some aspects, the aromas indicating different stages are different from the aroma selected for the rest of the vaporizer session. In this way, the user can better identify the different steam signals in order to monitor the progress of the session.

[0153] In another example, the vaporizer may produce steam at a first temperature to indicate the start of a vaporizer session. The vaporizer may produce vapor at a second temperature to indicate that the middle of a vaporizer session has been reached, with the second temperature being higher than the first temperature. The vaporizer may also produce steam at a third temperature to indicate the completion or near completion of a vaporizer session, with the third temperature being higher than the second temperature. In another example, the vaporizer may produce vapor at a first density to signify the start of a vaporizer session. The vaporizer may produce vapor at a second density to indicate reaching the middle of a vaporizer session, with the second density being higher than the first density. The vaporizer may also produce third density vapor to indicate the completion or near completion of a vaporizer session, with third density below second density. In this example, the density may be lower at the start and end of the vaporizer session and higher in the middle of the session to support the user's determination of the progress of the vaporizer session. However, as in the above examples, other configurations are possible. For example, vapor density may rise or fall throughout a vaporizer session to indicate the progress of a vaporizer session.

[0154] In some aspects, the second pair signaling feature may be the same as the first pair signaling feature provided later. While vaporizer sessions are described in terms of the three segments mentioned above, a vaporizer session may be divided into fewer or more segments in accordance with embodiments of the present subject matter.

[0155] Any of the above examples can also be used in combination to indicate the status or progress of a vaporizer session. For example, as described above, the vaporizer may provide a first flavor (eg, mint) at a first temperature to indicate the start of a vaporizer session. The vaporizer may provide a second flavor (eg, cherry) at a second temperature (eg, higher than the first) to indicate that the middle of the vaporizer session has been reached. The vaporizer may also provide a third flavor (eg, menthol) at a third temperature (eg, higher than the second) to indicate the near completion of the vaporizer session. To signify the end of a vaporizer session, the vaporizer may deliver a pre-set or user-defined vapor pattern. In some embodiments, the steam characteristic includes any combination of volume, aroma, density, temperature, and concentration. For example, the user may desire high volume, high temperature, and high density peppermint flavor at the last dose, which indicates the end of the vaporizer session.

[0156] As described above, the vaporizer and/or device that is part of the vaporizer system may provide airflow cues to the user to indicate the state of the vaporizer session. In some embodiments, airflow cues may include a change in airflow through a vaporizer mouthpiece (eg, mouthpiece 244) to indicate the start, progress/state, and/or end of a vaporizer session. For example, the vaporizer and/or device that is part of the vaporizer system may provide a first airflow cue to indicate the start of a vaporizer session. In some aspects, the first airflow cue may be the rate of airflow through the mouthpiece, the change in airflow through the mouthpiece, the airflow pattern through the mouthpiece, or any other indication of airflow.

[0157] Once a vaporizer session has begun, the vaporizer and/or device that is part of the vaporizer system may provide one or more second airflow cues to indicate the progress of the vaporizer session. In some aspects, the second airflow signaling feature may include an increase or decrease, resistance, and/or duration of the airflows. For example, the vaporizer may provide a first resistance to airflow through the mouthpiece to indicate the start of a vaporizer session. As the vaporizer session continues, the vaporizer may provide a second level of resistance to airflow through the mouthpiece to indicate that the middle of the vaporizer session has been reached. The second resistance overrides the first resistance to make it harder for the user to inhale through the mouthpiece. The vaporizer may also provide a third resistance to airflow through the mouthpiece to indicate the end or near end of a vaporizer session, with the third resistance higher than the second resistance to make it harder for the user to inhale through the mouthpiece. In some embodiments, the vaporizer and/or device that is part of the vaporizer system may completely restrict the airflow through the mouthpiece to signify the end of the vaporizer session. In another example, the vaporizer may provide a first combination of airflows to indicate the start of a vaporizer session. For example, the first combination of air flows may include a single short partial or complete blocking of the air flow through the mouthpiece. The vaporizer may provide a second combination of airflows to indicate that the middle of the vaporizer session has been reached. The second combination of air flows may contain two short partial or complete blocking of the air flow through the mouthpiece. The vaporizer may also provide a third combination of airflows to indicate the end or near end of the vaporizer session. In some aspects, the third airflow combination may comprise three short partial or complete blockages of airflow through the mouthpiece. In some embodiments, the first, second, and third airflow combinations may include any combination of resistance and/or blockage of airflow through the mouthpiece.

[0158] In some aspects, the second airflow signaling feature may be the same as the first airflow signaling feature provided later. Although the vaporizer sessions are described in terms of the above three segments, the vaporizer session may be divided into fewer or more segments in accordance with embodiments of the present subject matter.

[0159] Any of the above examples can also be used in combination to indicate the status or progress of a vaporizer session. For example, as described above, the vaporizer may provide a combination of airflows (eg, one partial or full lock) with a first resistance to indicate the start of a vaporizer session. As the vaporizer session continues, the vaporizer may provide a second combination of airflows (eg, two short partial or full locks) with a second resistance to indicate that the middle of the vaporizer session has been reached. The second resistance overrides the first resistance to make it harder for the user to inhale through the mouthpiece. The vaporizer may also provide a third combination of airflows (eg, three short partial or full locks) with a third resistance to indicate the near end of the vaporizer session. The third resistance overrides the second resistance to make it harder for the user to inhale through the mouthpiece.

[0160] In some embodiments, to signify the end of a vaporizer session, the vaporizer may provide a predetermined or user-defined combination of airflows. In some embodiments, the combination of airflows may include any combination of resistance and blocking airflow through the mouthpiece. In some aspects, the vaporizer may also include a countdown to indicate the end or near end of a vaporizer session. For example, the vaporizer and/or device that is part of the vaporizer system can determine that there are three remaining single doses. The vaporizer can provide three short partial or full locks of airflow through the mouthpiece to indicate the number of remaining doses. After the user finishes taking one dose, the vaporizer can provide two short partial or full locks of airflow through the mouthpiece to indicate residual doses. After the user finishes taking another dose, the vaporizer may provide one brief partial or complete blockage of airflow through the mouthpiece to indicate the remaining dose. At the end of the last dose, the vaporizer may indicate completion by completely shutting off the airflow through the mouthpiece, or providing any other indication through the airflow. In another example, the countdown may comprise increasing airflow resistance levels as the user approaches the end of the vaporizer session.

[0161] As described above, the vaporizer and/or device that is part of the vaporizer system may provide mechanical cues to the user to indicate the state of the vaporizer session. In some embodiments, the mechanical cue may include mechanically changing at least a portion of the vaporizer to indicate the start, progress/state, and/or end of a vaporizer session. For example, the vaporizer and/or device that is part of the vaporizer system may, via an output device (eg, output device 115), provide a first mechanical signal to indicate the start of a vaporizer session. Output device 115 may include a spring-loaded protrusion, a portion of the vaporizer that protrudes or compresses, or any other mechanical change to the vaporizer that can be seen and/or felt by the user. In some aspects, the first mechanical cue may be a protrusion that protrudes from the vaporizer, a portion of the vaporizer that retracts into the inside of the vaporizer body, a portion of the vaporizer that rotates, or any other mechanical indication.

[0162] Once a vaporizer session has begun, the vaporizer and/or device that is part of the vaporizer system may provide one or more second mechanical cues to indicate the progress of the vaporizer session. In some aspects, the second mechanical cue may include mechanical changes in increasing or decreasing duration, number, and/or frequency. For example, the vaporizer may extend a single ridge or section to indicate the start of a vaporizer session, two ridges/sections to indicate reaching the middle of a vaporizer session, and three ridges/sections to indicate the near or end of a vaporizer session. In another example, the vaporizer may make various mechanical changes to indicate the state/progress of the vaporizer session. In some aspects, the vaporizer may make a first mechanical change (eg, extend a lip) to indicate the start of a vaporizer session. The vaporizer may make a second mechanical change (eg, retract area) to indicate that the middle of the vaporizer session has been reached. The vaporizer may also produce a third mechanical change (eg, turning the area) to indicate the end or near end of the vaporizer session. In another example, the vaporizer may make a mechanical change (section extension) during a first period of time to indicate the start of a vaporizer session. The vaporizer may make a mechanical change during a second time period to indicate reaching the middle of a vaporizer session, the second time period being longer than the first time period. The vaporizer may also make a mechanical change during a third time period to indicate the completion or near completion of a vaporizer session, the third time period being longer than the second time period.

[0163] In another example, the vaporizer may provide a first combination of mechanical features to indicate the start of a vaporizer session, a second combination of mechanical features to indicate the middle of the vaporizer session has been reached, and a third combination of mechanical features to indicate the completion or near completion of the vaporizer session. The first, second, and third combinations of mechanical features may include any combination of extension, retraction, rotation, or other mechanical change of any portion or portions of the vaporizer. In some aspects, combinations of mechanical features may be predefined or may be user-defined.

[0164] In some aspects, the second mechanical signal feature may be the same as the first mechanical signal feature provided later. Although the vaporizer sessions are described in terms of the above three segments, the vaporizer session may be divided into fewer or more segments in accordance with embodiments of the present subject matter.

[0165] Any of the above examples can also be used in combination to indicate the status or progress of a vaporizer session. For example, as described above, the vaporizer may extend one tab and rotate the section to indicate the start of a vaporizer session. The vaporizer may also extend two tabs and rotate the second section of the vaporizer to indicate reaching the middle of the vaporizer session, and extend three tabs and rotate the third section of the vaporizer to indicate the near end of the vaporizer session. To signify the end of a vaporizer session, the vaporizer may provide a predetermined or user-defined combination of mechanical features. In some embodiments, the combination of mechanical features includes any combination of extension, retraction, rotation, or other mechanical change of any portion(s) of the vaporizer. In some aspects, the vaporizer may also include a countdown to indicate the end or near end of a vaporizer session. For example, the vaporizer and/or device that is part of the vaporizer system can determine that there are three remaining single doses. The vaporizer can extend three tabs to indicate the number of remaining doses. After the user finishes taking one dose, the vaporizer can retract one tab and leave two tabs extended to indicate remaining doses. After the user completes another dose, the vaporizer may retract another lip and leave one lip extended to indicate the remaining dose. At the end of the last dose, the vaporizer may indicate completion by retracting the last lip, rotating a portion of the vaporizer (e.g., mouthpiece), giving a combination of mechanical indications, retracting three nibs again, advancing and retracting the nibs a number of times, or providing any other mechanical indication.

[0166] As already indicated, the vaporizer and/or device that is part of the vaporizer system may use any of the above-described tactile cues, visual cues, audible cues, vapor cues, airflow cues, or mechanical cues, or any other reading combined to indicate the status or progress of a vaporizer session. For example, a vaporizer may emit one beep along with one vibration pulse and one light pulse to indicate the start of a vaporizer session. The vaporizer can also emit two beeps along with two vibration pulses and two light pulses to indicate that the middle of a vaporizer session has been reached. The vaporizer can also emit three beeps along with three vibration pulses and three light pulses to indicate the end or near end of a vaporizer session. In another example, the vaporizer may produce a first volume of vapor along with a first airflow resistance and a first mechanical change (eg, leg extension) to indicate the start of a vaporizer session. The vaporizer may also produce a second volume of vapor along with a second airflow resistance and a second mechanical change (eg, leg rotation) to indicate reaching the middle of the vaporizer session. In some aspects, the second volume of vapor is greater than the first volume of vapor, and the second airflow resistance is greater than the first airflow resistance. The vaporizer may also produce a third volume of vapor along with a third airflow resistance and a third mechanical change (eg, site retraction) to indicate the completion or near completion of the vaporizer session. In some aspects, the third vapor volume exceeds the second and first vapor volumes, and the third airflow resistance exceeds the second and first airflow resistances. In some embodiments, to indicate the end of a vaporizer session, the vaporizer may provide an audible signal (eg, click) along with a continuous vibration pulse and an optical image. Additionally, the vaporizer can completely block the airflow through the mouthpiece and provide mechanical change (eg, extension of the site) until a new session begins. Although several techniques have been described above for purposes of illustration, any other combination of cues to indicate different segments and the progress of a vaporizer session is possible.

[0167] INITIATING A NEW SESSION . After a vaporizer session has ended, it may be desirable to control the start of a new session. In some aspects, the user may wish to limit or control vaporizer sessions for a predetermined period of time (eg, number of sessions per hour, day, week, month, etc.). In order to clearly distinguish vaporizer sessions from each other, the vaporizer and/or the device that is part of the vaporizer system may require specific user input, a wait time between sessions, a device setting or state, or other criteria to be met before starting a new vaporizer session.

[0168] In some aspects, the vaporizer may include a motion, pressure, or other sensor configured to receive input from a user. The vaporizer and/or device that is part of the vaporizer system may receive data from one or more of the sensors to monitor the use and/or operation of the vaporizer. The vaporizer may require a special action or input from the user before it allows a new session to be performed. For example, a specific user action may include tapping the vaporizer or portion of the vaporizer against a surface (eg, table) one or more times. In another example, a specific user action may include pressing a button on the vaporizer. In addition, the user may tap the vaporizer or portion of the vaporizer with a finger to indicate that the user wishes to start a new session. In some aspects, pulling the charging case or battery out of the vaporizer body may allow for a new session. Additionally, removing and/or replacing the cartridge may initiate a new session. In some embodiments, a new session may be initiated by connecting to an application on a mobile device or computer. In some aspects, the vaporizer can connect to the app over any wired or wireless network. For example, the connection may be via Bluetooth, Near Field Communication (NFC), WiFi, ultrasound, ZigBee, RFID, cellular, USB, Ethernet, or any other means of communication. In some embodiments, the application is displayed on a user interface to receive input from the user. The user can schedule the start of a new session through the application. Additionally, the user can configure settings related to starting a new vaporizer session. For example, the user can set the minimum wait time between sessions, the specified action/gesture required to start a new session (e.g., tap the vaporizer), or a special state of the vaporizer (e.g., heater cell temperature) before starting a new one. session.

[0169] APPLICATION FUNCTIONS . As already indicated, the vaporizer and/or device that is part of the vaporizer system may include a user interface (for example, including an application or application software) that can be executed on a connected device that can be configured to determine , display, enforcement and/or metering of session dosage or session management. For example, the vaporizer may include a "session dose" mode/indicator that is displayed on the vaporizer and/or app. The session dose can be changed by the connected app and/or by direct control of the vaporizer. For example, a user may wish to set a daily dosage of nicotine (eg, 20 mg per day) and gradually decrease that daily dosage over time (eg, to 10 mg per day). The user may divide the daily dosage into the number of vaporizer sessions permitted per day. For example, the user may set the number of allowed sessions per day to four sessions and set the session dose to 5 mg of nicotine. The user can then maintain four vaping sessions but gradually decrease the nicotine session to 2.5mg to help reduce overall nicotine intake. In some embodiments, the user interface may collect user data in various forms for use in deriving a recommended session dosage or managing sessions. For example, the user interface may collect information regarding the user's preferred cigarette type or cigarette manufacturer and/or the typical number of preferred cigarettes smoked in one day. In some embodiments, the application may, through the user interface, provide a recommended dosage limit based on a period of time (eg, day, week, etc.) so that the user continues to meet the required dosage goals.

[0170] In other aspects, the user may wish to set up other vaporizer session configurations. For example, in addition to setting a minimum wait time between sessions, the user can also configure prohibited periods when the user cannot start a session (eg, in the morning or before a regular meeting). Additionally, the user may also set general nicotine thresholds for a period of time (eg, hour, day, week, month, year, etc.) whereby the vaporizer will not function if the user reaches the threshold. Additionally, the user may also set some workarounds to override previously defined rules/thresholds. For example, the user may wish to share their device or simply consume more material from the vaporizer than is allowed based on previous settings. The user may enter a passcode, answer a series of questions, provide other authentication, or otherwise confirm that they wish to bypass previous settings. The user can even set there to be no minimum wait time between sessions.

[0171] It may also be desirable for the user interface to provide a visualization of the status of a vaporizer session, daily dosage, or other vapor setting. For example, the user interface may render a virtual cigarette pack containing 20 cigarettes. The virtual pack of cigarettes may correspond to a vaporizer session dosage, daily dosage, or other predetermined dosage. As the user progresses through the session, the number of cigarettes in the virtual cigarette pack may disappear, change color, or otherwise indicate the completion of a serving (1/20th) of the session or other dosage. Although a pack of 20 cigarettes is used in the above examples, other numbers of cigarettes and other indications are possible. For example, the number of cigarettes may correspond to the number of vaporizer sessions remaining per day, week, month, year, or the like. Additionally, the visualization may be in the form of matches, cigars, lighters, or other visualizations.

[0172] CONTROL AND CUSTOMIZATION OF THE DEVICE . As mentioned above, the control of the vaporizer may be partially accomplished by entering user commands into the associated application. For example, specific aspects of the vaporizer that can be controlled may include changing the temperature set point, for example, to allow users to get less vapor if they need to draw less attention. It may also allow the user to loosen the hardness and active agent intake per puff.

[0173] The application may also provide a more accurate indication of the battery level that is displayed on the vaporizer. For example, while charging, the application can indicate the remaining time.

[0174] As mentioned above, the application may also provide firmware updates to the vaporizer.

[0175] The associated (connected) application may also allow the user to switch between vaping modes for nicotine and other vaporized materials, which are likely to have different temperature settings, for devices that accept multiple types of vaporized materials.

[0176] The vaporizer and/or device that is part of the vaporizer system may use a received signal strength indicator (rssi) to assist the user in locating a lost vaporizer. In addition, the application may allow the user to assign vibration, flashing lights and/or emitting sound(s) of the vaporizer as an alert, including assistance in locating a lost device. For example, a change in temperature, vibration, or flashing lights can also be an indication that a hidden vaporizer is nearby. In some embodiments, the vaporizer may also assist in locating a lost phone, when connected, by changing LED colors depending on the distance between the vaporizer and the phone.

[0177] The vaporizer and/or application can be used to adjust the brightness and color of the vaporizer LED. For example, for multi-LED vaporizers, the user can download individual LED patterns to the device. In addition to more personalization of the vaporizer, this can expand applicability as it can make it easier to determine which owner owns the vaporizer.

[0178] In some embodiments, the vaporizer temperature can be adjusted using a graphical user interface that allows both coarse and fine control of the vaporizer temperature with a single finger. For example, a graphical user interface (GUI) may include a temperature display visually representing the current temperature and/or set temperature of the vaporizer; and this temperature can be adjusted up or down (within a certain range). In the present example, to adjust the temperature, the user can place a finger on or close to the spot on the indicator, causing the indicators to appear on both sides of the temperature, when the temperature can be adjusted up (on the right side) or down (on the left side) . Swiping your finger across adjacent indicators can quickly move the temperature setting by large intervals (for example, 3 degrees, 5 degrees, 10 degrees, 15 degrees, 20 degrees, 25 degrees, 30 degrees, 35 degrees, etc. intervals). Setting with longer intervals is indicated by large circles. Applying a fingertip to the temperature indicator or adjacent indicators for a predetermined extended period of time (eg, 1 second, 2 seconds, 3 seconds, 4 seconds, 5 seconds, etc.) can enable precise temperature control; moving the finger during fine temperature adjustment may allow the selected temperature to be raised/lowered by small amounts (eg, 0.1 degrees, 0.5 degrees, 1 degree, 2 degrees, etc.). The change in temperature is presented on the central temperature display.

[0179] SELF CLEANING . The vaporizer may be configured to engage a self-cleaning mode wherein the vaporizer is capable of operating the heater at a predetermined high temperature (e.g., >= 600°F (316°C) for a self-cleaning time (e.g., greater than 1 minute, greater than more than 2 minutes, more than 3 minutes, more than 4 minutes, more than 5 minutes, more than 6 minutes, more than 7 minutes, more than 8 minutes, more than 9 minutes, more than 10 more than 12 minutes, more than 15 minutes, etc., or 1 minute to 20 minutes, 1 minute to 15 minutes, 1 minute to 10 minutes, etc.) Self-cleaning mode may be turned on directly by the vaporizer or may be turned on in connection with an application or similar.

[0180] The self-cleaning mode may be activated in cooperation with the accelerometer or other sensor(s) of the vaporizer. For example, the accelerometer may be used to determine if the vaporizer is being held or carried by the user before the self-cleaning operation is initiated. For example, self-cleaning may only be allowed when the device has been in a "stationary position" (e.g., placed or stored on a static surface) for a predetermined period of time, such as 30 seconds, 1 minute, 1.5 minutes, 2 minutes, 2 .5 min, 3 min, etc. The self-cleaning mode may also be enabled in embodiments (such as those shown in FIGS. 2A-2C) having a heating cell or heating chamber cap only when the cap is attached to the device.

[0181] In addition, the self-cleaning mode may end and the device is given time to cool down if the device is picked up or moved (eg, by accelerometer input). During self-cleaning, the device may provide a visual, audible, or tactile output indicating that self-cleaning is in progress. For example, one or more indicators may illuminate or flash (eg, red, red and blue, white, etc.) to indicate self-cleaning is in progress. In some embodiments, the vaporizer may also alternatively indicate self-cleaning by emitting a tone, beep, or beep, or the like.

[0182] ANTI-THEFT, PARENT KEY AND CHILD PROTECTION . Any of the devices described in this application may include a device lock, as mentioned above. For example, the application and/or the vaporizer may authenticate the mobile device using encryption as an anti-forgery mechanism. A similar scheme can be used to link the vaporizer to the wearer's mobile communication device (eg phone, smart watch, tablet, etc.) so that, if stolen, the device will turn off to prevent others from using it. In some embodiments, the vaporizer may periodically connect to a mobile communications device for verification. In some embodiments, the user may connect to an application on the user's mobile device or computer and provide authentication to allow operation of the vaporizer. In some aspects, authentication includes entering a password or PIN, a predetermined gesture (eg, triple tap), selection of a confirmation button, voice authentication, or biometric authentication (eg, face recognition) entered into an application.

[0183] The vaporizers described herein may also include a parent key (eg, child lock). For example, the device may be "locked" by parents who wish to ensure that their children do not use the device. For the parent dongle, in addition to Bluetooth or other relatively long range communication, the device can also implement a Near Field Communication (NFC) tag on the vaporizer. NFC readers are built into many smartphones. One of the properties of NFC is that it only works over a very short distance. This will make unlocking easier, all you have to do is put your phone on the vaporizer. NFC tags are very cheap and small and can be used in addition to or instead of other wireless modes such as Bluetooth. NFC can be used to implement some of the other features described above.

[0184] In some embodiments, authentication occurs at the vaporizer. For example, the vaporizer may include a thumbprint sensor that allows the vaporizer to be used with a suitable thumbprint. In another example, the vaporizer may require a specific action/gesture to be usable. A custom action or gesture may include entering a password or PIN, a predetermined gesture (eg, tapping three times), voice authentication, confirmation button selection, or biometric authentication (eg, face recognition).

[0185] GPS TOOL FOR LOCATION, ORDERING AND INTERACTION THROUGH SOCIAL NETWORKS . Any of the devices described in this application (eg, vaporizers and/or associated application) may include a location service (GPS (Global Positioning System)) facility.

[0186] For example, a user purchasing vaporizer cartridges directly from a supplier can use the application to know exactly how many cartridges the user has and how many they have left. The retailer can use this information to prompt the user to submit orders automatically when their stock runs out.

[0187] In any of the devices described in this application, the application and/or vaporizer may include a GPS tool or may communicate with GPS to determine the location of the vaporizer. The location information may serve to inform the user of a nearby retailer for the purpose of purchasing additional cartridges, using a location service for shipping, placing orders via a smartphone (e.g., a usage tracker in combination with an automatic restocking system), and/or informing the user about relevant local legislation regarding the use of e-cigarettes.

[0188] In addition, any vaporizers and applications described in this application can be used to enhance the user's social connections, including interaction with other users and communication with a particular user.

[0189] In some embodiments, the vaporizer and/or application may classify users and tell them how they look compared to others. For example, the vaporizer and/or app may indicate what percentile a user's nicotine intake is and/or may recommend flavors (cartridges) based on user behavior (e.g., "You have been observed to use your vaporizer mainly at night. Others users who use it at night prefer this variety").

[0190] The vaporizer or application may also include the ability to access forums or chat areas where users can exchange tips and an area where physicians can discuss various topics.

[0191] In general, any of these devices may allow users to engage in a contest, either by incentivizing use or by including contests that users (including multiple users) can enter, outside of vaping. For example, the use of gaming approaches (including the purchase of new components such as cartridges) may include bonuses, prizes, and the like. and creating groups to transition or something like that. The competition may include the use of an accelerometer or other sensors in the device, which may be wirelessly communicated to an application and/or a vaporizer or another user's application (eg, directly or via a remote server) to allow adversarial interaction.

[0192] The vaporizers and/or applications described herein may also facilitate monetary support, such as allowing the user to register a friend or family member, pay for the vaporizer, and have it shipped to them, even immediate delivery (e.g., by courier). This opportunity can be used to motivate sponsorship of switching from traditional cigarettes to vaporizers and/or rewards for consumption (perhaps instead of consumption of traditional cigarettes), for example, if you remain committed to the vaporizer, then you receive prizes (for example, gift certificates, etc.). ).

[0193] Any of the devices described in this application (including vaporizers and any related applications) can also be used to collect and analyze user data. This may enable vaporizer manufacturers, suppliers and retailers to get to know users better, including understanding where, when and how users use the vaporizer. Knowing where and when a consumer uses a vaporizer can help sell to users and can improve the design of future products.

[0194] Vaporizers and applications described in this application may also facilitate the exchange of information between the manufacturer and/or retailer and the consumer (user). For example, by interacting with consumers while they are using a product, there may be opportunities to increase direct sales. So, for example, an application might say: “According to my calculations, you probably only have one cartridge left in the package. Would you like to buy another package?”

[0195] Vaporizers and applications described in this application may also have improved anti-counterfeiting components, including registration (for example, through the use of an application) of a vaporizer and / or application. In some embodiments, the vaporizer may have a cryptographic handshake that is the same as the application and/or recharging base.

[0196] In addition, vaporizers and/or the application may allow or include device diagnostics. For example, the vaporizer and/or application may monitor for component level failures (e.g., pressure sensor, battery, spring contacts, etc.) and may possibly detect a failed device in the field and replace under warranty, without obligation return the device to consumer service. It may also allow for accelerated collection of data on common issues to be used for piloting changes and future projects.

[0197] EXAMPLE : Application software/hardware/firmware ("applications")

[0198] VAPORIZED MATERIAL . As described above, the vaporizer and/or vaporizer system in accordance with embodiments of the present subject matter may be used with (and may include or be designed to) any suitable vaporizable material. In some embodiments, the volatilized material is an organic material. In some examples, the volatilized material includes liquid, viscous liquid, wax, loose plant material, and the like. In some examples, the vaporized material is a tobacco material. In some examples, the volatilized material is a herbal medicine. In some examples, the vaporized material is nicotine, a nicotine derivative, or a nicotine salt. In some examples, the volatilized material is a nutraceutical. In some examples, the vaporized material contains a cannabinoid. In some examples, the volatilized material is a medical compound.

[0199] In some examples, the vaporized material has a viscosity of 1-50 centipoise. In some embodiments, the vaporized material has a viscosity of 50-1000 centipoise. In some examples, the volatilized material has a viscosity of 1000-50000 centipoise. In some examples, the volatilized material has a viscosity of 5000-10000 centipoise. In some examples, the volatilized material has a viscosity in excess of 10,000 centipoise.

[0200] In some examples, the vaporized material contains nicotine. In some examples, the vaporized material contains a nicotine derivative. In some examples, the nicotine derivative is the acid salt of nicotine. In some embodiments, the nicotine acid salt contains an organic acid. In some examples, the nicotine acid salt does not contain an inorganic acid.

[0201] In some examples, the vaporized material is a composition of nicotine, nicotine derivatives, or a nicotine salt. In some(s) composition(s), the concentration of nicotine or its derivatives in the composition is from about 1% (w/w) to about 25% (w/w). In some compositions, the concentration of nicotine or its derivatives in the composition is from about 1% (w/w) to about 20% (w/w). In some compositions, the concentration of nicotine in the composition is from about 1% (w/w) to about 18% (w/w). In some examples, the concentration of nicotine in the composition is from about 1% (w/w) to about 15% (w/w). In some examples, the concentration of nicotine in the composition is from about 1% (w/w) to about 10% (w/w). In some examples, the concentration of nicotine in the composition is from about 1% (w/w) to about 8% (w/w). In some examples, the concentration of nicotine in the composition is from about 2% (w/w) to about 10% (w/w). In some compositions, the concentration of nicotine in the composition is from about 4% (w/w) to about 12% (w/w). In some compositions, the concentration of nicotine in the composition is about 4% (w/w). In some examples, the concentration of nicotine in the composition is about 2% (w/w).

[0202] Nicotine salt compositions are formed by adding a suitable acid, including organic or inorganic acids, to nicotine or a derivative thereof. In some compositions provided in this application, suitable organic acids are carboxylic acids. Examples of organic carboxylic acids disclosed in this application are monocarboxylic acids, dicarboxylic acids (an organic acid containing two carboxylic acid groups), carboxylic acids containing an aromatic group, for example, benzoic acids, hydroxycarboxylic acids, heterocyclic carboxylic acids, terpenoid acids, sugar acids; for example, pectic acids, amino acids, cycloaliphatic acids, aliphatic carboxylic acids, ketocarboxylic acids, and the like. In some of the compositions provided herein, the organic acids used in this application are monocarboxylic acids. In some of the compositions provided herein, the organic carboxylic acid is benzoic, levulinic, acetic, lactic, citric, sorbic, lauric, salicylic, pyruvic acid, or combinations thereof. In some of the compositions provided herein, the organic carboxylic acid is not levulinic. Nicotine salts are formed by adding an appropriate acid to nicotine. In some of the compositions provided herein, the stoichiometric ratios of nicotine to acid (nicotine:acid) are 1:1, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4, 2:3, 2:5, 2:7, 3:4, 3 :5, 3:7, 3:8, 3:10, 3:11, 4:5, 4:7, 4:9, 4:10, 4:11, 4:13, 4:14, 4:15 , 5:6, 5:7, 5:8, 5:9, 5:11, 5:12, 5:13, 5:14, 5:16, 5:17, 5:18 or 5:19. In some of the compositions provided herein, the stoichiometric ratios of nicotine to acid are 1:1, 1:2, 1:3, or 1:4 (nicotine:acid).

[0203] In some examples, the pH of the nicotine composition is acidic. In some examples, the pH of the nicotine composition is <7.0. In some examples, the pH of the nicotine composition is <6.0. In some examples, the pH of the nicotine composition is <5.0. In some examples, the pH of the nicotine composition is <4.0. In some examples, the pH of the nicotine composition is >3.0. In some examples, the pH of the nicotine composition is >4.0. In some examples, the pH of the nicotine composition is >5.0. In some examples, the pH of the nicotine composition is >6.0.

[0204] In some examples, the volatilized material contains a medical compound as an active substance. Medical compounds that are active substances for vaporization by an electronic vaporizer device using the method described herein include drugs that can be heated without combustion for vaporization for the purpose of inhalation delivery, at temperatures ranging from, for example, about 100°C (for example, for aqueous carriers, for example, approximately 100°C, 105°C, 110°C, 120°C, 130°C, 140°C, 150°C, 160°C, 170°C, etc.; based on ethanol, for example, about 50°C, about 60°C, about 70°C, about 80°C, etc.) up to about (for example, below) the temperature at which the active substance thermally decomposes (for example, less than approximately 150°C, 160°C, 170°C, 180°C, 190°C, 200°C, 210°C, 220°C, 230°C, 240°C, 250°C, 260°C , 270°C, 280°C, 290°C, 300°C, etc.). In some examples, the drugs may be neat or dissolved in a pharmaceutically acceptable solvent. In some examples, medications may include over-the-counter (OTC) substances such as remedies for various ailments; wherein said drugs may include known respiratory remedies for asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Vaporized materials that are active substances for vaporization by the device(s) described in this application may include drugs that can be heated to vaporize for the purpose of inhalation delivery, without burning; while said drugs may include over the counter (OTC) substances from the group containing drugs for the upper respiratory tract (such as cetirizine), analgesics and drugs for the treatment of internal diseases (such as ibuprofen, naproxen), heartburn drugs (such as omeprazole), sleeping pills (such as doxylamine, diphenhydramine, melatonin) or motion sickness drugs (such as meclizine). In some examples, the vaporized material may contain respiratory agents for asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), such as a short-acting beta-agonist (such as albuterol, levabuterol, pirbuterol), a long-acting beta-agonist (such as salmeterol, formoterol), anticholinergics (such as atropine sulfate, ipratropium bromide), leukotriene modifiers (such as montelukast, zafirlukast), corticosteroids (such as fluticasone, budesonide, mometasone), aminophylline (such as theophylline), or a combined corticosteroid and long-acting beta-agonist (fluticasone and salmeterol, budesonide and formoterol , mometasone and formoterol). In some examples, the vaporized material may contain botanicals and/or nutraceuticals such as tea (polyphenols, flavonoids, green tea catechins +/- caffeine); alkaloid (phenolic flavonoid glycosides, labdanic diterpenoids), yohimbe, cranberry/grape (proanthocyanidins), black cohosh (terpene glycoside fraction (actein/cymifugoside), linseed (omega fatty acids), echinacea (echinacoside), valerian (alkaloids, gabapentin) , isovaleric acid, terpenes), senna (senna c-glycosides), cinnamon (cinnamaldehyde, phenols, terpenes), vitamin D, saw palmetto (fatty acids), or caffeine.In some examples, the vaporized material is soluble to at least fifty percent by weight in any suitable solvent carrier such as glycols (e.g., propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin), ethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, trimethylene glycol, ethanol, and combinations thereof.In some examples, the medical compound is terpinolene.In some examples, the medical compound is linalool In some examples, the medical compound is a phytol In some examples, the medical compound is is beta-myrcene. In some examples, the medical compound is citronellol. In some examples, the medicinal compound is caryophyllene oxide. In some examples, the medical compound is alpha-pinene. In some examples, the medical compound is a dipentene. In some examples, the medical compound is beta-caryophyllene. In some examples, the medical compound is humulene. In some embodiments, the vaporized material is an essential oil.

[0205] FIG. 6 represents an exemplary computing device 600 that can be used to implement one or more of the described features and/or components, in accordance with some exemplary embodiments. For example, at least a portion of computing device 600 may be used to implement at least a portion of vaporizer 100, vaporizer 200, user device 305, remote server 307, and/or the like. The components of computing device 600 may be implemented, additionally or alternatively, from any of the components of the depicted and/or described vaporizer devices 100, 200. Computing device 600 can be implemented to perform one or more of the processes described in this application.

[0206] Computing device 600 may perform one or more of the processes described in this application. Computing device 600 may be used, for example, to execute an application that provides user control of a vaporizer in communication with computing device 600 and/or to provide an interface to a user to support communication and interaction with vaporizer related functions, in accordance with some exemplary implementation options.

[0207] As shown, computing device 600 may include one or more processors, such as processor 610, for executing instructions that may implement operations corresponding to those described herein. Computing device 600 may include a memory 620 for storing executable instructions and/or information. Memory 620 may include solid state memory, solid state disk drives, magnetic disk drives, or any other information storage device. Computing device 600 may include a network interface 640 with a wired network or a wireless network, such as the network described with reference to FIG. 5. For wireless communication, network interface 640, for example, may use one or more antennas, such as antenna 690.

[0208] Computing device 600 may include one or more user interfaces, such as user interface 650. User interface 650 may include hardware or software interfaces such as a keyboard, mouse, or other interface, some of which may include itself a touch screen integrated with the display 630. The display 630 can be used to display information, such as information related to the functions of the vaporizer, offer user prompts, receive user input, and/or the like. In various embodiments, the user interface 650 may include one or more peripheral devices, and/or the user interface 650 may be configured to communicate with said peripheral devices.

[0209] In some aspects, user interface 650 may include one or more sensors and/or may include a communication interface with one or more sensors, such as the sensors described herein. The operation of said sensors may be controlled, at least in part, by sensor module 660. Computing device 600 may include an input and output filter 670 that can filter information received from sensors or other user interfaces, received and/or transmitted by network interface 640, and/or similar information. For example, the signals captured by the sensors may be passed through a filter 670 for proper pre-processing of the signals, and the filtered data may then be passed to the sensor module 660 and/or processor 610 for validation and processing (eg, before transmitting the results or readings to the network interface 640). Computing device 600 may be powered by one or more power sources, such as power source 680. As shown, one or more of the components of computing device 600 may communicate and/or receive power over system bus 699.

[0210] As noted above, embodiments of the present subject matter include various uses for vaporizers and vaporizer systems that include a device in communication with the vaporizer. Fig. 7 is a flow diagram of a method 700 for providing session management information to a user, in accordance with some exemplary embodiments. In various embodiments, method 700 (or at least a portion thereof) may be performed by one or more of vaporizer 100, vaporizer 200, user access device 305, remote server 307, computing device 600, other associated devices, and/or some of them. parts.

[0211] Method 700 may begin with operation 710, where device 600 may receive instructions to start a vaporizer session, for example. The method 700 may proceed to operation 720 where the device 600 may control the use of the vaporizer device, for example. In some aspects, device 600 monitors usage by receiving data from one or more sensors associated with device 600. Method 700 may proceed to operation 730, where device 600, for example, may provide feedback to the user indicative of usage. The method 700 may proceed to operation 740, where the device 600, for example, may determine the end point of the vaporizer session. Method 700 may proceed to operation block 760, where device 600, for example, may provide the user with second feedback information indicative of the end point of the vaporizer session.

[0212] When a feature or element is referred to herein as being "on" another feature or element, it may be directly on the other feature or element, or intermediate features or elements may also be present. In contrast, when a feature or element is referred to as being "directly on top" of another feature or element, there are no intermediate features or elements. It should also be understood that when a feature or element is referred to as "connected", "attached" or "associated" with another feature or element, it may be directly connected, attached or associated with another feature or element, or the presence of intermediate features may also be present. or elements. In contrast, when a feature or element is referred to as "directly connected", "directly attached" or "directly connected" to another feature or element, there are no intermediate features or elements.

[0213] Despite the description or illustration with reference to the above example, the features or elements described or depicted in this way can be applied to other embodiments of the present subject matter. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that references to a design or feature that is "adjacent" to another feature may have areas that overlap or are below the adjacent feature.

[0214] The terminology used in this application is intended to describe specific embodiments and most appropriate embodiments, and is not intended to be used as a limitation. For example, in the context of the present application, the singular forms are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. It should also be understood that the terms "comprises" and/or "comprising", when used in the description and in the claims, mean the presence of the claimed features, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more others. signs, stages, operations, elements, components and/or their groups.

[0215] In the above description and in the claims, expressions such as "at least one of" or "one or more of" may occur with the following connecting list of elements or features. The term "and/or" may also occur in a list of at least two elements or features. Unless otherwise implicitly or explicitly conflicts with the context in which it is used, then such expression is intended to refer to any of the listed elements or features alone, or any of the listed elements or features in combination with any of the other listed elements or features. For example, the phrases "at least one of A and B";"one or more of A and B"; and "A and/or B" also implies "one A, one B, or both A and B". A similar interpretation is also assumed for lists that include three or more items. For example, the phrases "at least one of A, B and C";"one or more of A, B and C"; and "A, B and/or C" each suggest the meaning of "one A, one B, one C, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, or A and B and C together." The use of the term "based on" above and in the claims is intended to mean "based on at least in part", so that a feature or element not listed is also allowed.

[0216] Spatially related terms such as "below", "below", "below", "above", "above", etc., can be used in this application to facilitate describing the spatial arrangement of a single element or feature with other element(s) or feature(s), as shown in the figures. It should be understood that the spatially related terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or in operation other than the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is reversed, then elements described as being "under" or "below" other elements or features would then be oriented "above" other elements or features. Thus, the exemplary term "under" can encompass both over and under orientations. The device may be oriented differently (at a 90 degree angle or in other orientations) and the spatially related descriptors used in this application are interpreted accordingly. Similarly, the terms "up", "down", "vertical", "horizontal", etc. used in this application for the purpose of explanation only, unless specifically stated otherwise.

[0217] Although the terms "first" and "second" may be used in this application to describe various features/elements (including steps), these features/elements should not be limited to these terms, unless the context dictates otherwise. The terms given may serve to distinguish one feature/element from another feature/element. Therefore, the first feature/element described hereinafter may be referred to as the second feature/element, and likewise, the second feature/element described hereinafter may be referred to as the first feature/element, without deviating from the principles set forth herein.

[0218] In the present description and the following claims, unless the context otherwise requires, the expression "comprise" and its variants, such as "comprises" and "comprising", means the various components can be used together in methods and products (for example, compositions and devices, including apparatus and methods). For example, it is to be understood that the term "comprising" is intended to include any claimed elements or steps, but not exclude any other elements or steps.

[0219] In the context of the present description and claims, including in the examples, and unless expressly stated otherwise, all numerical values can be understood as if they were preceded by "about" or "approximately", even if such a term is not given. explicitly. The expression "about" or "approximately" may be used when describing a value and/or position to indicate that the described value and/or position is within a reasonably expected range of values and/or positions. For example, a numerical value can be a value that is within +/-0.1% of the declared value (or range of values), +/-1% of the declared value (or range of values), +/-2% of the declared value (or range of values), +/-5% of the declared value (or range of values), +/-10% of the declared value (or range of values), etc. It should also be understood that any numerical values given in this application include a value about such a value or approximately such a value, unless the context dictates otherwise. For example, if the value "10" is disclosed, then "about 10" is also disclosed. Any range of numerical values given herein is intended to include all of the given subranges included therein. It should also be understood that when a value is disclosed as "not greater than the value", "not less than the value", then the possible ranges between the values are also disclosed, which, accordingly, should be clear to the person skilled in the art. For example, if the value "X" is disclosed, then "not greater than X" is also disclosed, as well as "not less than X" (eg, where X is a numeric value). It should also be understood that the data in the application is presented in several different formats, and that these data represent the end points and starting points, and ranges for any combination of data points. For example, if specific data point "10" and specific data point "15" are disclosed, it is understood that greater than, not less than, less than, not greater than and equal to 10 and 15, and from 10 to 15. It should also be understood that each data unit between two specific data units is also disclosed. For example, if 10 and 15 are revealed, then 11, 12, 13, and 14 are also revealed.

[0220] While various illustrative embodiments have been described above, any number of changes can be made to the various embodiments without deviating from the principles set forth herein. For example, the order in which the various described method steps are performed can often be changed in alternative embodiments, and one or more method steps may be omitted altogether in other alternative embodiments. Additional features of various device and system embodiments may be contained in some embodiments and not contained in others. Therefore, the foregoing description is intended primarily as an example and should not be interpreted as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0221] One or more aspects or features of the subject matter described herein may be implemented in the form of digital electronic circuits, integrated circuits, custom application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), computer hardware, embedded software, software and/or combinations thereof. These various aspects or features may include an implementation in the form of one or more computer programs that are executable and/or interpretable on a programmable system including at least one programmable processor, which may be specialty or general purpose, coupled to the possibility of receiving data and commands from the storage system and transmitting data and commands to this system, at least one input device and at least one output device. The programmable system or computer system may include client parts and servers. The client part and the server are usually remote from each other and usually interact over a communication network. The client-server relationship occurs through computer programs running on respective computers and having a client-server relationship with each other.

[0222] Mentioned computer programs, which may also be referred to as programs, software, software applications, applications, components, or code, including machine instructions for a programmable processor, and may be implemented in a high-level procedural language, an object-oriented programming language, a functional programming language , logic programming language and/or assembly/machine programming language. As used herein, the term "computer-readable medium" refers to any computer program product, device, such as magnetic disks, optical disks, memory, and programmable logic devices (PLDs), used to provide machine instructions and/or data to a programmable processor, including a computer-readable medium that receives machine instructions in the form of a computer-readable signal. The term "machine readable signal" refers to any signal used to provide machine instructions and/or data to a programmable processor. The computer-readable medium may store such machine instructions in a non-volatile manner, for example, in a manner similar to a non-volatile solid state memory or hard disk drive, or any equivalent storage medium. The computer-readable medium may alternatively or additionally store such machine instructions transiently, for example, in a manner similar to storing a processor cache or other random access memory associated with one or more physical processor cores.

[0223] To provide user interaction, one or more aspects or features of the subject invention described in this application may be implemented in a computer containing a display device, such as, for example, a cathode ray tube (CRT) display or a liquid crystal display (LCD). ) or an LED monitor (LED) to display information to the user, and a keyboard and pointing device such as, for example, a mouse or trackball, through which the user can enter data into the computer. Other types of devices may also be used to provide user interaction. For example, the feedback provided to the user may be sensory feedback in any form, such as visual feedback, audio feedback, or tactile feedback; and user input data may be received in any form, including, but not limited to, acoustic, speech, or tactile input. Other possible input devices include, but are not limited to, touch screens or other touch devices, such as single or multi-point resistive or capacitive touch panels, speech recognition hardware and software, optical scanners, optical pointers, digital imaging devices, and related interpretation software, etc.

[0224] The examples and drawings included in this application show, by way of illustration and without limitation, specific embodiments in which the subject matter of the invention may be practiced. As mentioned, other embodiments can be used and created based on the described embodiments so that constructive and logical substitutions and changes can be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Such embodiments of the subject matter may be referred to in this application, individually or collectively, by the term "invention" merely for convenience and without the intention of intentionally limiting the scope of this application to any one invention or inventive concept, if in fact at least two are disclosed. option. Thus, although specific embodiments are depicted and described in this application, any scheme designed to achieve the same goal can be applied instead of the embodiments shown. The present disclosure is intended to cover all modifications or variations of the various embodiments. Those skilled in the art, upon examination of the foregoing description, will recognize combinations of the above embodiments and other embodiments not specifically described herein.

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1. A vaporizer system comprising: a vaporizer device comprising one or more sensors for measuring vaporized material usage over a period of time, wherein the one or more sensors are configured to generate usage data representative of vaporized material usage, the vaporizer device further comprising a first transceiver for wirelessly transmitting usage data. channel; and a mobile communication device comprising a second transceiver configured to communicate with the first transceiver of the vaporizer device over a wireless channel, the mobile communication device comprising a memory that stores an application, a processor for executing the application, and a user interface for displaying the result of executing the application, the application being configured with opportunity: receiving, by means of an input action with the application and/or a physical action with the vaporizer device, usage preferences from the preferred use of vaporized material by the user of the vaporizer device; receiving, by means of the second transceiver, usage data representing the use of the evaporative device; comparing usage data with usage preferences over a predetermined period of time; determining a set of operating settings for the vaporizer device that correspond to the user's preferred use of vaporized material; and transmitting, via the second transceiver, to the vaporizer device over a wireless channel, a set of operational settings for the vaporizer device. 2. The vaporizer system of claim 1, wherein usage preferences comprise the amount of nicotine drawn from the vaporizer device over a predetermined period of time. 3. The vaporizer system of claim 1, wherein the usage preferences include a dosage limit for the vaporized material. 4. The vaporizer system of claim 3, wherein the dosage limit is set for each use of the vaporizer device. 5. The vaporizer system of claim 3, wherein the dosage limit is set for each predetermined period of time. 6. The vaporizer system of claim 1 wherein usage preferences are received by the vaporizer device. 7. The vaporizer system of claim 1, wherein an input action with an application and/or physical action with the vaporizer device is required before the vaporizer device can be used. 8. A vaporizer device that is configured to communicate with an application running on a mobile computing device, wherein the application is configured to receive usage preferences from the vaporizer device user's preferred use of vaporized material and determine a set of operating settings for the vaporizer device that correspond to the user's preference. the use of vaporized material, wherein usage preferences are received through an input action with an application and/or a physical action with a vaporizer device, the vaporizer device comprising: a vaporizer housing containing a power supply, a receptacle and a controller; a cartridge configured to mate with a receptacle of the vaporizer body and comprising a reservoir for containing vaporized material and a heater for vaporizing vaporized material based on a user's use of the vaporizer device, the heater being responsive to a set of operating settings under control of the controller; one or more sensors associated with the vaporizer body and/or cartridge to measure vaporized material usage over time, the one or more sensors configured to generate usage data representative of vaporized material usage; and a transceiver for wirelessly transmitting the usage data to the mobile computing device and for receiving a set of operational settings to control the vaporizer device in accordance with usage preferences from the preferred use of the vaporized material received from the vaporizer device user. 9. The vaporizer device of claim 8, wherein the usage preferences comprise the amount of nicotine drawn from the vaporizer device over a period of time, wherein the set of operating settings for controlling the vaporizer comprises an operating setting for limiting the amount of nicotine drawn from the vaporizer device. 10. The vaporizer device of claim 8, wherein the usage preferences comprise a vaporizer device dosage limit, wherein the set of operational settings for controlling the vaporizer comprises an operational setting for limiting vaporizer device dosage of vaporized material. 11. The vaporizer device of claim 10, wherein the dosage limit is set for each use of the vaporizer device. 12. The vaporizer apparatus of claim 10, wherein the dosage limit is set for each predetermined period of time. 13. The vaporizer device of claim 8, further comprising a user input device associated with the vaporizer body, wherein the user input device is configured to receive usage preferences. 14. The vaporizer device of claim 8, wherein the act of entering an application and/or physically acting on the vaporizer device is required before the vaporizer device can be used. 15. A method for controlling a vaporizer device that contains vaporized material for use as vapor by a user, wherein the vaporizer device is configured to communicate with an application that is executed by a mobile computing device comprising a user interface, the method comprising the following steps: receiving, by means of an input action with the application and/or a physical action with the vaporizer device, usage preferences from the preferred use of vaporized material by the user of the vaporizer device; receiving by the application, from one or more sensors associated with the vaporizer device, usage data representing usage of the vaporizer device; comparison by the application of the usage data with usage preferences over a predetermined period of time; determining by the application a set of operating settings for the vaporizer device that correspond to the user's preferred use of vaporized material; and wirelessly transmitting by the mobile computing device to the vaporizer device a set of operational settings for the vaporizer device to control the operation of the vaporizer device. 16. The method of claim 15, wherein the usage preferences comprise the amount of nicotine drawn from the vaporizer device over a predetermined period of time. 17. The method of claim 15, wherein the usage preferences comprise a dosage limit for the vaporized material. 18. The method of claim 17 wherein the dosage limit is set for each use of the vaporizer device. 19. The method of claim 17, wherein the dosage limit is set for each predetermined period of time. 20. The method of claim 15, wherein usage preferences are received by the user interface of the mobile computing device and/or the input device of the vaporizer device. 21. The method of claim 15, wherein an input action with an application and/or a physical action with the vaporizer device is required before the vaporizer device can be used.

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