RU2798240C1 - Aerosol generating device with display (options) - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: aerosol generating devices.

SUBSTANCE: group of inventions relates to an aerosol generating device containing a display (options). A device for generating an aerosol is proposed, which comprises a housing, containing a part configured to introduce an aerosol generating product through an opening formed on one side of the housing, and capable of containing this product, a sensor surrounding at least a part of the containing part and configured to read physical properties of the aerosol generating product, a display located on one surface of the housing and a processor configured to detect the fact of installation of the aerosol generating product in the containing part based on the physical properties of the aerosol generating product read by the sensor, and activating the display when the aerosol generating product is inserted into the containing part. The display contains a protective glass, a panel configured to display at least one indicator of the aerosol generating device and recognizing a user touching the protective glass, and a metal screen containing a feedback circuit configured to generate a feedback signal in response to a user touch. Protective glass, panel and metal screen can be arranged in series and in layers.

EFFECT: inventions provide the possibility of obtaining information about the state of the aerosol generating device and obtaining a feedback signal in accordance with the user's touch for more efficient use of the aerosol generating device.

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Description

Technical field

Embodiments of the invention relate to an aerosol generating device and, in particular, to an aerosol generating device comprising a display on which at least one indicator of the aerosol generating device is displayed.

Prior Art

Recently, the need for alternatives to conventional cigarettes has increased. For example, there is a growing need for an aerosol generating device that generates aerosol by heating the aerosol generating material in cigarettes or cartridges rather than by burning in the cigarette. In this regard, research has been actively carried out on heating-type cigarettes and heating-type cartridges. So, the object US 6040560 A (PHILIP MORRIS INC), 03/21/2000 can be considered as the closest analogue.

Disclosure

Technical task

When the user operates the aerosol generating device, it is necessary to obtain information about the current state of the aerosol generating device. The state of the aerosol generating device may include, for example, rest mode, heating mode, cleaning mode, and so on. and can be changed by the user if necessary.

In the prior art, there are not enough components to visually display the state of the aerosol generating device, and therefore it is difficult for the user to determine the current state of the aerosol generating device.

Accordingly, the aerosol generating device should include components that visually display the state of the aerosol generating device so that the user can easily obtain information about the state of the aerosol generating device.

Technical solution

In one of the embodiments of the invention, an aerosol generating device is provided, comprising a display on which at least one indicator of the aerosol generating device is displayed.

The technical problems solved by the proposed embodiments of the invention are not limited to the problems disclosed above; other technical problems can be derived from the following embodiments of the invention.

Useful effects of the invention

The aerosol generating device according to one embodiment includes a display through which the user can easily obtain information about the status of the aerosol generating device. At least one indicator may be displayed on the display of the aerosol generating device. The user can obtain information about the aerosol generating device associated with at least one indicator by touching the indicator displayed.

The user can visually obtain information about the aerosol generating device through at least one indicator, and easily change the operating modes of the aerosol generating device based on this information.

In addition, the display of the aerosol generating device in one embodiment may classify the user's touch according to the pressure. The aerosol generating device can operate differently depending on the type of touch classified according to the user's touch pressure, which makes it easier to use the aerosol generating device.

In a further embodiment, the display of the aerosol generating device generates a feedback signal in response to a user's touch, and the processor may control the aerosol generating device to provide feedback to the user corresponding to the feedback signal. The feedback corresponding to the feedback signal can provide recognition and identification of each touch when the user touches the aerosol generating device. Accordingly, the user can use the aerosol generating device more efficiently.

Description of drawings

FIG. 1A is a perspective view of an aerosol generating device and an aerosol generating article according to one embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 1B is a sectional view along line A-A' of the aerosol generating apparatus according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 1A.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a display of the aerosol generating device according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 1A.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the aerosol generating apparatus according to touching the display indicator of the aerosol generating apparatus according to one embodiment.

FIG. 4A is a diagram illustrating an example of a layered display structure of an aerosol generating device according to one embodiment.

FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating the shape of a metal display screen of an aerosol generating apparatus according to one embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating another example of a layered display structure of an aerosol generating device according to one embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a touch pressure applied to the display of an aerosol generating device according to one embodiment.

FIG. 7A is a perspective view of an aspect of an aerosol generating device according to one embodiment of the invention and an aerosol generating article.

FIG. 7B is a perspective view of another aspect of an aerosol generating device according to one embodiment of the invention and an aerosol generating article.

FIG. 8A is a front view of the display before the aerosol generating article is inserted into the aerosol generating device according to one embodiment.

FIG. 8B is a front view of the display after the aerosol generating article is inserted into the aerosol generating device according to one embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of an indicator output of an aerosol generating apparatus according to one embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating another example of an indicator output of an aerosol generating apparatus according to one embodiment.

FIG. 11A is a diagram illustrating another example of an indicator output of an aerosol generating apparatus according to one embodiment.

FIG. 11B is a diagram illustrating an example of an indicator output of an aerosol generating apparatus according to one embodiment.

FIG. 12 is an exemplary circuit diagram of an aerosol generating device sensing user compression, according to one embodiment.

The best option

Proposed device for generating aerosol, containing: housing; a housing portion into which the aerosol-generating article is placed through an opening formed on one side of the housing; a sensor surrounding at least a portion of the containing part and reading the physical properties of the aerosol-generating article; a display located on the surface of the housing; and a processor controlling the operation of the sensor and the display, wherein the processor: determines whether the aerosol-generating article is in the enclosing portion based on the physical properties of the aerosol-generating article read by the sensor; and changes the display state from off to on.

The processor may control the display to output an indicator indicating insertion of the aerosol generating article when the aerosol generating article is in the housing.

The processor may control the display to display an indicator indicating the temperature or humidity outside the aerosol generating device.

The processor may recognize the characteristics of the aerosol generating article based on the physical properties of the aerosol generating article read by the sensor and control the display to output an indicator showing the recognized characteristics of the aerosol generating article.

The display may include: a protective glass that the user touches; a panel that displays at least one indicator of the device for generating aerosol, and which recognizes the touch of the user; and a metal screen provided with a feedback circuit that generates a feedback signal in response to a user's touch, wherein the processor can control the aerosol generating device to perform at least one of the following operations: emitting light, outputting sound, vibrating, and outputting a specific indicator. on the display according to the feedback signal.

The metal shield may include at least one tactile feedback mechanism that generates tactile feedback, and the aerosol generating device may vibrate in response to the tactile feedback.

The display may further comprise a pressure sensor unit containing a plurality of pressure sensors to measure the intensity of a user's touch.

The pressure sensor unit may measure the user's touch intensity to classify the user's touch according to the user's touch intensity, and the processor may control the aerosol generating device to perform various operations according to the classified user's touch.

The aerosol generating apparatus according to the embodiments may include: a housing portion into which an aerosol generating article is placed through an opening formed on one side of the housing; a heater heating the aerosol-generating article by transferring heat to the housing portion; a battery that transmits energy to the heater; a display, which is located on one surface of the housing, and which displays at least one indicator of the device for generating aerosol; and a processor that controls the operation of the heater, the battery and the display, and the display includes: a protective glass, which is touched by the user; a panel that displays at least one indicator of the device for generating aerosol, and which recognizes the touch of the user; and a metal shield provided with a feedback circuit that generates a feedback signal in response to a user's touch.

When a specific indicator from a group containing at least one indicator is touched, the display may transmit to the processor an operation signal associated with the specific indicator, and the processor may control the aerosol generating device to perform an operation corresponding to the operation signal.

The processor may control the aerosol generating device to perform at least one of the following operations: emitting light, outputting sound, vibrating, and displaying a certain indicator on the display in accordance with the feedback signal.

The metal shield may include at least one tactile feedback mechanism that generates tactile feedback, and the aerosol generating device may vibrate in response to the tactile feedback.

The display may further comprise a pressure sensor unit containing a plurality of pressure sensors to measure the intensity of a user's touch.

The pressure sensor unit may measure the user's touch intensity to classify the user's touch according to the user's touch intensity, and the processor may control the aerosol generating device to perform various operations according to the classified user's touch.

The display can completely cover one surface of the case.

The housing may include first opposing side surfaces and second opposing side surfaces, and the display may be positioned on at least one of the first opposing side surfaces.

Each of the first opposing side surfaces may be smaller than each of the second opposing side surfaces.

The aerosol generating device according to the embodiments may further comprise at least one enhanced touch sensor detecting a squeeze by the user and signaling an operation to the processor when the user squeezes the aerosol generating device.

The at least one enhanced touch sensor may comprise a pair of enhanced touch sensors disposed on opposite side surfaces of the housing, respectively.

The aerosol generating apparatus according to the embodiments may include: a housing portion into which an aerosol generating article is placed through an opening formed on one side of the housing; a heater heating the aerosol-generating article by transferring heat to the housing portion; a battery that transmits energy to the heater; a display, which is located on one surface of the housing, and which displays at least one indicator of the device for generating aerosol; and a processor that controls the operation of the heater, battery, and display.

Invention principle

In the description of the present embodiments of the invention, the general terms currently widely used are chosen in view of the functions of the structural elements in various embodiments of the present invention. However, the meanings of terms are subject to change in accordance with intent, judicial precedent, the advent of new technology, and the like. In addition, in some cases a term may be chosen that is not normally used. In such a case, the meaning of the term will be disclosed in detail in the relevant part of the disclosure of the present embodiments of the invention. Therefore, terms used in various embodiments of the present invention should be defined based on the meanings of the terms and the following disclosure.

In addition, unless expressly stated to the contrary, the word "comprise" (or "include") and its forms, such as "comprises" (or "includes") or "comprising" (or "comprising"), will be understood to imply the inclusion specified elements in the composition of something, but not as an exception to any other elements. In addition, terms denoting devices such as "unit", "part" and "module" disclosed in the description mean units for performing at least one function and/or operation, and they can be implemented by hardware components or software components, and their combinations.

As used herein, expressions such as "at least one of", when preceded by a list of elements, define the entire list of elements and do not define individual elements of the list. For example, the expression "at least one of a, b and c" should be understood to include only a, only b, only c, both a and b, both a and c, both b and c, or all of a, b and c.

Obviously, when an element or layer is referred to as "above", "above", "on", "associated with" or "connected to" another element or layer, it may be located directly above, on top of, on another element or layer, may be associated with or connected to another element or layer, or between it and this element or layer may be located intermediate elements or layers. In contrast, when an element is referred to as "directly above", "directly on top", "directly on", "directly associated with", or "directly connected to" another element or layer, no intermediate elements or layers are contained between them. Reference signs refer to the same elements throughout the figures.

Meanwhile, the terms used in the present description are intended to describe embodiments of the invention and are not intended to limit the embodiments. In the present description, the singular form also contains the plural form, unless otherwise indicated in the phrase.

Throughout the description, the "longitudinal direction" of a component may be one direction along which the component extends, in which case the component extends more in one direction than in the other direction across one direction.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which illustrative embodiments of the present invention are shown in such a way that a person skilled in the art can easily implement the present invention. However, the invention may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein.

FIG. 1A is a perspective view of an aerosol generating device 100 and an aerosol generating article 200 according to one embodiment of the invention.

The aerosol generating apparatus 100 according to the embodiments comprises: a housing portion 110 into which the aerosol generating article 200 is placed through an opening 111 formed on one side of the housing 101; a heater 120 heating the aerosol-generating article 200 by transferring heat to the housing portion 110; and a display 140 which is located on one surface of the housing 101 and to which at least one indicator 1400 (see FIG. 2) of the aerosol generating device 100 is output.

The body 101 of the aerosol generating device 100 according to the embodiment can form the outer surface of the aerosol generating device 100, and a hole 111 can be formed on one side of the body 101 for inserting the aerosol generating product 200 into the housing portion 110. The aerosol generating product 200 can be inserted into the housing part 110 through the opening 111. A cavity for inserting the aerosol generating article 200 may be formed inside the housing portion 110.

The containing portion 110 may have a shape and size appropriate for the aerosol generating article 200 to accommodate the aerosol generating article 200. For example, if the aerosol generating article 200 has a cylindrical shape, then the containing portion 110 may also have a cylindrical cavity containing the aerosol generating article 200. However, the shapes of the aerosol generating article 200 and the enclosing portion 110 are not limited to them and can be changed as needed.

The aerosol generating device 100 according to one embodiment of the invention may include a heater 120 for heating the aerosol generating article 200. The heater 120 may be located adjacent to the housing 110. Heat from the heater 120 may be transferred to the housing 110 to heat the aerosol generating article 200. the article 200 may be heated by the heater 120 to generate an aerosol, after which the user may inhale the generated aerosol.

The heater 120 of the aerosol generating device 100 may be an electrical resistance heater 120, for example. Here, the heater 120 is not limited to the example disclosed above, and any other heater capable of being heated to the required temperature may be used. In this case, the desired temperature may be set in the aerosol generating device 100 or manually set by the user.

In another example, heater 120 may be an induction type heater. In particular, the heater 120 may include an electrically conductive coil for heating the aerosol-generating article 200 by induction, and the aerosol-generating article 200 may include a current collector configured to be heated by the induction-type heater 120.

The heater 120 may include at least a cylindrical heating element, a plate heating element, a needle heating element, and a heating rod, and may heat the inside or outside of the aerosol generating article 200 according to the shape of the heating element.

FIG. 1B is a sectional view along line A-A' of an aerosol generating device 100 according to one of the embodiments shown in FIG. 1A. FIG. 1B is a view for a detailed description of the internal components of the aerosol generating device 100.

The aerosol generating device 100 according to one embodiment of the invention may include a battery 130 that provides power to the heater 120. The battery 130 may supply power to control the aerosol generating device 100 to the components of the aerosol generating device 100. For example, the battery 130 may supply power to heat the heater 120. In addition, the battery 130 may supply the power required to operate the display 140, sensor, and the like, which may be installed in the aerosol generating device 100.

According to one embodiment, the aerosol generating device 100 may include a display 140, which is located on the surface of the housing 101, and on which at least one indicator 1400 (see FIG. 2) of the aerosol generating device 100 is output, and a processor 150 that controls operation of heater 120, battery 130, and display 140.

The processor 150 may control the operation of the aerosol generating device 100 as a whole. For example, processor 150 may be electrically connected to heater 120, battery 130, and display 140 to control their operation, and may also control other components of aerosol generating device 100. Additionally, the processor 150 may check the status of each component of the aerosol generating device 100 to determine if the aerosol generating device 100 is operational.

Processor 150 may be implemented as a matrix of multiple logic elements. Processor 150 may be implemented as a combination of a general purpose microprocessor and a memory that stores programs that can be executed on the microprocessor. In addition, those skilled in the art to which the present embodiment relates will appreciate that the processor 150 is not limited to this embodiment and may also be implemented with other types of hardware.

In this specification, for components with reference designations that match those indicated in FIG. 1A and 1B may refer to the respective descriptions given with reference to FIG. 1A and 1B.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the display 140 of the aerosol generating device 100 according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 1A. FIG. 2 is a diagram for detailing the display 140 and outputting at least one indicator 1400 on the display 140 of the aerosol generating device 100.

The display 140 of the aerosol generating device 100 according to this embodiment may be located on one surface of the body 101 of the aerosol generating device 100 and be accessible to the user. The display 140 may form the outer surface of the aerosol generating device 100 together with the housing 101.

In this case, the output of at least one indicator 1400 by display 140 may comprise a command or interface used to enter data or control the operation of a system or program.

At least one indicator 1400 of the aerosol generating device 100 may be associated with information and a particular operation of the aerosol generating device 100. The user can control or operate the aerosol generating device 100 by touching at least one indicator 1400 on the display 140 and obtain information about the aerosol generating device 100.

The at least one indicator 1400 of the aerosol generating device 100 may take various forms, through which the user can visually obtain information.

For example, at least one indicator 1400 may include indicators 1400a and 1400b displaying the temperature and humidity outside the aerosol generating device 100, respectively. In this case, the indicator 1400a indicating the temperature outside the aerosol generating device 100 may be in the form of a thermometer, and the indicator 1400b indicating the humidity outside the aerosol generating device 100 may be in the form of a water drop. The shape, size, location, etc. of at least one indicator 1400 is not limited to the drawings and can be changed if necessary. The indicator 1400 may directly display information regarding the aerosol generating device 100 (eg, ambient temperature and/or humidity). Also, the indicator 1400 may be an arbitrary icon, and information corresponding to the icon can be obtained and displayed when the user inputs by touching the icon.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the aerosol generating device 100 according to touching the indicator 1400 of the display 140 of the aerosol generating device 100 according to one embodiment.

When certain indicators 1400a and 1400c from a group containing at least one indicator 1400 on the display 140 of the aerosol generating device 100 according to one embodiment are touched, the display 140 may transmit an operation signal corresponding to the indicators 1400a and 1400c to the processor 150, and the processor 150 may control the aerosol generating device 100 to perform an operation corresponding to the operation signal.

Those. the user can control the aerosol generating device 100 to perform certain operations by touching one of the displayed indicators 140 of a group containing at least one indicator 1400.

As an example, indicator 1400c displayed on display 140 may be associated with an operation signal for performing an operation to heat heater 120. When a user touches indicator 1400c displayed on display 140, an operation signal for performing an operation for heating heater 120 may be transmitted to processor 150, and the processor 150 may control each component of the aerosol generating device 100 based on the operation signal. Accordingly, the heater 120 can be heated, which is an operation corresponding to the operation signal of the indicator 1400a.

In another example, indicator 1400a displayed on display 140 may be associated with an operation signal for measuring the temperature around the aerosol generating device 100 and displaying the temperature on display 140. When a user touches another displayed indicator 1400a, the operation signal for measuring temperature and outputting temperature to the display 140 may be transmitted to the processor 150, and the processor 150 may control each component of the aerosol generating device 100 based on the operation signal. Accordingly, an operation of measuring the ambient temperature and outputting the temperature to the display 140, which is an operation corresponding to the operation signal from the display 1400a, can be performed.

FIG. 4A is a diagram illustrating an example of a layered structure of a display 140 of an aerosol generating device 100 according to one embodiment. An example of the layered structure of the display 140 will be discussed in more detail with reference to FIG. 4A.

The display 140 of the aerosol generating device 100 according to one embodiment includes a protective glass 141, a panel 142, and a metal screen 143. The protective glass 141 may form the outer part of the aerosol generating device 100 together with the housing 101. A user may touch the protective glass 141, which may protect panel 142 and metal screen 143 from external influences.

The panel 142 of the display 140 of the aerosol generating device 100 according to one embodiment may be located on the inside of the protective glass 141.

The panel 142 may be, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, an LED display panel, an OLED display panel, an MEMS display panel, and an electronic paper display panel.

The panel 142 may include a touch sensor or a touch pad that may be integral with the display panel. Since the panel 142 includes a touch sensor or touch pad, the panel 142 can recognize a user's touch.

The metal screen 143 of the display 140 of the aerosol generating apparatus 100 according to one embodiment may be disposed on the inside of the panel 142. In this case, the cover glass 141, the panel 142, and the metal screen 143 may be arranged in series and in layers.

A feedback loop for generating a feedback signal in response to a user touch may be provided on the metal screen 143.

For example, when a user touches the protective glass 141 of the display 140, the panel 142 may recognize the user's touch, and the metal screen 143 may generate a feedback signal.

In accordance with the feedback signal generated by the metal screen 143 of the display 140, the processor 150 may control the aerosol generating device 100 to perform at least one of the following operations: light emission, sound output, vibration, and output of a certain indicator 1400 on the display 140.

For example, when a user touches an indicator displayed on display 140, display 140 may display another indicator in response to the user's touch. In this case, another indicator may be displayed to confirm the user's touch input. Shape, size, location, etc. indicators are calculated parameters and can be changed if necessary.

FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating the shape of the metal screen 143 of the display 140 of the aerosol generating apparatus 100 according to one embodiment.

The metal screen 143 of the display 140 of the aerosol generating device 100 according to one embodiment comprises at least one tactile response mechanism 1431 generating tactile feedback. Thus, the aerosol generating device 100 can vibrate in response to the feedback.

For example, as shown in FIG. 4B, the metal screen 143 of the display 140 may include several tactile response mechanisms spaced apart from each other. The aerosol generating device 100 may vibrate in response to a tactile response generated by at least one tactile response mechanism 1431.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating another example of the layered structure of the display 140 of the aerosol generating device 100 according to one embodiment. Another example of a layered display structure 140 will be discussed in more detail with reference to FIG. 5.

The display 140 of the aerosol generating device 100 according to one embodiment may further comprise a pressure sensor unit 144 in which a plurality of pressure sensors 1441 are located, each of which measures the intensity of a user's touch.

For example, pressure sensor unit 144 may be positioned between panel 142 and metal screen 143. Pressure sensor unit 144 may measure the intensity (ie, pressure) of a user's touch to classify the user's touch according to the intensity of the user's touch. The processor 150 may control the aerosol generating device 100 to perform various operations in accordance with the classified touch of the user.

As shown in FIG. 5, pressure sensor assembly 144 may include multiple pressure sensors 1441 spaced apart and adjacent to each other.

The pressure sensor unit 144 classifying a user's touch according to the intensity of the user's touch will be discussed in more detail below with reference to FIG. 6.

FIG. 6 is a graph showing touch pressures applied to the display 140 of the aerosol generating device 100 according to one embodiment.

As an example, a user may touch a specific indicator 1400 with a pressure less than or equal to a predetermined pressure for a time period T1 as shown in FIG. 6. In this case, the pressure sensor unit 144 can measure the user's touch pressure and classifies the user's touch as the first touch since the measured pressure does not exceed the set pressure. Accordingly, an operation signal corresponding to the first touch of a certain indicator 1400 may be transmitted to the processor 150.

The processor 150 having received the operation signal associated with the first touch may perform an operation corresponding to the operation signal associated with the first touch disclosed above. In this case, the predetermined pressure for classifying a user's touch may be predetermined for classifying a user's touch.

In another example, the user may touch a specific indicator 1400 with a pressure greater than or equal to a predetermined pressure for a period of time T2, as shown in FIG. 6. In this case, the pressure sensor unit 144 may determine that the user's touch pressure is greater than or equal to a predetermined pressure, thus classifying the user's touch as a second touch, after which the operation signal associated with the second touch of the determined indicator 1400 may be transmitted to the processor 150 .

The processor 150, having received the operation signal associated with the second touch of the determined indicator 1400, may be controlled to perform an operation corresponding to the operation signal associated with the second touch disclosed above.

The operation signal associated with the first touch of a certain indicator 1400 and the operation signal associated with the second touch may be different from each other, and the operations of the aerosol generating apparatus 100 corresponding to different operation signals may be performed differently.

FIG. 7A is a perspective view of an aerosol generating device 100 according to one embodiment of the invention.

As shown in FIG. 7A, the display 140 of the aerosol generating device 100 according to one embodiment may be located on one surface of the housing 101 such that the display 140 completely covers one side surface of the housing 101.

The housing 101 of the aerosol generating device 100 according to one embodiment may comprise first opposite side surfaces and second opposite side surfaces, each of the first opposite side surfaces having a first surface area and each of the second side surfaces having a second surface area. The display 140 may be located on at least one of the first opposite side surfaces.

The side surfaces of the aerosol generating device 100 according to one embodiment may be surfaces intersecting with the top surface in which the opening 111 is formed. may be another pair of side surfaces of the body 101 facing in opposite directions.

The display 140 of the aerosol generating device 100 according to one embodiment is located on at least one of the first opposing side surfaces, in which case the first surface area of each of the first opposing side surfaces will be less than the second surface area of each of the second opposing side surfaces. Those. as shown in FIG. 7A, the display 140 of the aerosol generating device 100 may be a full surface display 140 completely covering at least one of the first opposing side surfaces, each of which is smaller than the area of the other side surfaces of the housing 101.

FIG. 7B is a perspective view of an aerosol generating device 100 according to another embodiment of the invention.

As shown in FIG. 7B, display 140 may be located on at least one of the second opposing side surfaces. In this case, the second surface area of each of the second opposite side surfaces may be greater than the first surface area of each of the first opposite side surfaces. Those. as shown in FIG. 7B, the display 140 of the aerosol generating device 100 may be a full-surface display 140 completely covering at least one of second opposing side surfaces, each of which is larger than the area of the other side surfaces of the housing 101.

FIG. 8A is a front view of the display before the aerosol generating article is inserted into the aerosol generating device according to one embodiment, and FIG. 8B is a front view of the display after the aerosol generating article 200 is inserted into the aerosol generating device 100 according to one embodiment.

The aerosol generating device 100 according to one embodiment may include a sensor (not shown) that reads the physical properties of the aerosol generating article 200. The sensor may be, for example, an inductive sensor that detects a change in the inductance of the housing 110 when the aerosol generating article 200 is inserted into the device 100 to generate aerosol.

The processor 150 may detect whether the aerosol generating article 200 is inserted into the housing portion 110 based on the physical properties of the aerosol generating article 200 measured by the sensor. The processor 150 may change the state of the display 140 from an off state to an on state (i.e., turn on or activate the display 140) when the aerosol generating article 200 is inserted into the housing 110.

As shown in FIG. 8A, prior to insertion of the aerosol generating article 200 into the aerosol generating device 100 according to one embodiment, the display 140 of the aerosol generating device 100 may be in an off state (i.e., the display 140 is off or in sleep mode).

Then, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the aerosol generating article 200 is inserted into the aerosol generating device 100 according to one embodiment, the processor 150 of the aerosol generating device 100 can detect the insertion and change the state of the display 140 from off to on.

In the off state, no or almost no power is supplied to the display 140, and no indicators 1400 are displayed on the display 140. On the other hand, in the on state, power is supplied to the display 140 such that the indicator 1400 is displayed on the display 140. The user can control by the aerosol generating device 100 by touching at least one indicator 1400 displayed on the display 140 after switching the display 140 to an on state.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating the output of an indicator by an aerosol generating device according to one embodiment.

The processor 150 of the aerosol generating device 100 according to one embodiment may control the display 140 to output an indicator 1400 indicating the insertion of the aerosol generating article 200 when the aerosol generating article 200 is inserted. In this case, the indicator 1400 may be a sign to allow the user to recognize the insertion of the aerosol generating article 200, and is not limited to that shown in the drawings.

According to the above disclosure, when the aerosol generating article 200 is inserted into the aerosol generating device 100, the processor 150 may change the state of the display 140 from off to on.

Then, as shown in FIG. 9, the display 140 of the aerosol generating device 100 may inform the user of an event by displaying an indicator 1400 indicating the insertion of the aerosol generating article 200.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an indicator 1400 of an aerosol generating device 100 according to another embodiment.

The display 140 of the aerosol generating device 100 according to one embodiment may display an indicator 1400 related to the temperature or humidity outside the aerosol generating device 100. As shown in FIG. 10, after measuring the temperature or humidity outside the aerosol generating device 100, the display 140 of the aerosol generating device 100 can inform the user of the temperature or humidity through the temperature or humidity related indicator 1400.

The aerosol generating device 100 according to one embodiment can measure the temperature or humidity outside the aerosol generating device 100 and use it as a reference factor to generate an optimum quality aerosol. For example, when the temperature outside of the aerosol generating device 100 is low, the aerosol generating device 100 may raise the temperature of the heater above the general heating temperature. Accordingly, the aerosol generating apparatus 100 according to one embodiment can generate an aerosol of optimum quality.

FIG. 11A and 11B show an indicator of an aerosol generating device according to another embodiment.

The processor 150 of the aerosol generating device 100 according to this embodiment may recognize the characteristics of the aerosol generating article 200 based on the physical properties of the aerosol generating article 200 read by the sensor, and the processor 150 may control the display 140 to output an indicator 1400 displaying the recognized characteristics of the aerosol generating article 200.

The aerosol generating device 100 according to one embodiment may include a sensor (not shown) that reads the physical properties of the aerosol generating article 200. The sensor may be located, for example, near the aerosol generating article 200 inserted into the aerosol generating device 100.

The sensor may be, for example, in particular: an inductive sensor, a pressure sensor, a hardness measurement sensor (for example, a dynamometer), a resistance measurement sensor, an image sensor, and a capacitance measurement sensor, and can read the respective physical properties of the aerosol generating device 200.

The physical properties corresponding to the characteristics of the aerosol generating article 200 may be pre-recorded in a server memory (not shown) of the aerosol generating device 100. The physical properties of the aerosol-generating article 200 measured by the sensor can be compared with the physical properties stored in the memory unit, and accordingly, the processor 150 can identify the characteristics of the aerosol-generating article 200 based on the physical properties of the aerosol-generating article 200 measured by the sensor.

The processor 150 may control the display 140 to display an indicator 1400 indicating the recognized characteristics of the aerosol generating article 200.

As shown in FIG. 11A, which shows a display 140 recognizing the characteristics of an aerosol generating article 200 and displaying the recognized characteristics of an aerosol generating article 200 from a group of various aerosol generating articles 200a and 200b, the first aerosol generating article 200a may be inserted into the aerosol generating device 100 according to one embodiment. In this case, the aerosol generating device 100 can recognize the characteristics of the first aerosol generating product 200a and output an indicator 1400 displaying the characteristics of the first aerosol generating product 200a.

As shown in FIG. 11B, among the various aerosol generating articles 200a and 200b, the second aerosol generating article 200b may be inserted into the aerosol generating device 100 according to one embodiment. In this case, the aerosol generating device 100 can recognize the characteristics of the second aerosol generating product 200b and output an indicator 1400 showing the characteristics of the second aerosol generating product 200b.

The indicator 1400 displaying the first aerosol generating product 200a and the indicator 1400 displaying the second aerosol generating product 200b may be different from each other. The indicator 1400 shown in FIG. 11A may contain features corresponding to the aerosol generating articles 200a, and the indicator 1400 shown in FIG. 11B may include features corresponding to the aerosol generating articles 200b so that the user can recognize the characteristics of the aerosol generating article inserted into the aerosol generating device 100.

FIG. 12 shows an aerosol generating device 100 reading compression by a user, according to one embodiment.

The aerosol generating device 100 according to the present embodiment may further comprise at least one enhanced touch sensor 160 detecting a squeeze by the user and transmitting an operation signal to the processor 150 when the user squeezes the aerosol generating device 100. In this case, the enhanced touch sensor 160 may be located on opposite sides of the body 101 of the aerosol generating device 100.

The hard touch sensor 160 may be a sensor capable of acquiring information about the location and strength of the pressure, and when the user squeezes the aerosol generating device 100, the hard touch sensor 160 of the aerosol generating device 100 can recognize the user's squeezing through the hard touch sensor 160.

The enhanced touch sensor 160 of the aerosol generating device 100 may transmit an operation signal to the processor 150 when squeezing is detected by the user. The processor 150 may receive the operation signal and perform an operation corresponding to the operation signal.

For example, upon detecting squeezing by a user, high compression sensor 160 may send an operation signal to processor 150 to change the state of display 140 from off to on. The processor 150 may then receive the operation signal and change the state of the display 140 from off to on.

The enhanced touch sensor 160 of the aerosol generating device 100 may be located on opposite sides of the body 101 of the aerosol generating device 100. That is, at least one pair of enhanced touch sensors 160 may be included in the aerosol generating device 100. In this case, the side surfaces of the aerosol generating device 100 may intersect with the top surface in which the opening 111 is provided. Opposite side surfaces may be a pair of side surfaces of the aerosol generating device 100 facing in opposite directions. Since the enhanced touch sensors 160 are respectively disposed on opposite side surfaces, the user's grip can be accurately recognized and the possibility of recognition errors can be reduced.

As described above, the aerosol generating device 100 according to one embodiment may include a display 140 on which at least one indicator 1400 is displayed. device 100 for generating an aerosol based on the received information.

Additionally, the display 140 of the aerosol generating device 100 according to one embodiment can classify the user's touch input depending on the pressure. The aerosol generating device 100 may also operate differently depending on the touch input classified according to the user's touch pressure, thereby making it easier to use the aerosol generating device 100.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes in form and content may be made to the present embodiments of the invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. The disclosed methods are to be considered in a descriptive sense only, and not for purposes of limitation. The scope of this disclosure is defined by the appended claims, and not by the description of the invention that precedes it, and all differences within their equivalents should be construed as included in the present description of the invention.

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1. An aerosol generating device, comprising: frame; a housing portion configured to introduce the aerosol-generating article through an opening formed on one side of the housing and capable of housing the article; a sensor surrounding at least a portion of the containing part and configured to read the physical properties of the aerosol generating product; a display located on one surface of the body; And a processor configured to: detecting whether the aerosol-generating article is installed in the containing part based on the physical properties of the aerosol-generating article read by the sensor; And activation of the display when the aerosol-generating article is inserted into the containing part, while display contains: protective glass; a panel configured to output at least one indicator of the aerosol generating device and recognize a user touching the protective glass; And a metal screen containing a feedback circuit configured to generate a feedback signal in response to a user touch, while protective glass, panel and metal screen can be arranged in series and in layers. 2. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the processor controls the display to display an indicator indicating insertion of the aerosol generating article when the aerosol generating article is in the housing portion. 3. The aerosol generating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the processor controls the display to provide an indicator indicating the temperature or humidity outside the aerosol generating apparatus. 4. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the processor recognizes characteristics of the aerosol generating article based on the physical properties of the aerosol generating article sensed by the sensor, and controls the display to output an indicator showing the recognized characteristics of the aerosol generating article. 5. An aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein a metal screen containing a feedback circuit configured to generate a feedback signal in response to a user touch, wherein the processor controls the aerosol generating device to perform at least one of the following operations: light emission, sound output, vibration, and output of at least one indicator on the display in accordance with the feedback signal, wherein the metal screen comprises at least one tactile response mechanism configured to generate tactile feedback initiating vibration of the aerosol generating device in accordance with the tactile feedback. 6. The device for generating an aerosol according to claim 5, in which the display further comprises several pressure sensors configured to measure the intensity of the touch of the user, wherein the pressure sensors classify the user's touch according to the intensity of the user's touch, and the processor controls the aerosol generating device to perform various operations according to the classified user's touch. 7. An aerosol generating device, comprising: a housing portion configured to introduce the aerosol-generating article through an opening formed on one side of the housing and capable of housing the article; a heater configured to heat the aerosol-generating article by transferring heat to the housing portion; a battery configured to supply power to the heater; a display located on the surface of the housing and configured to display at least one indicator of the device for generating aerosol; And processor that controls the operation of the heater, battery and display, while the display contains: protective glass; a panel configured to output at least one indicator of the aerosol generating device and recognize a user touching the protective glass; And a metal screen containing a feedback circuit configured to generate a feedback signal in response to a user touch, protective glass, panel and metal screen can be arranged in series and in layers. 8. An aerosol generating device according to claim 7, wherein the display transmits to the processor an operation signal associated with at least one indicator upon detecting a user's touch on at least one indicator, and the processor controls the aerosol generating device to perform an operation corresponding to the operation signal. 9. The aerosol generating device according to claim 7, wherein the processor controls the aerosol generating device to perform at least one of the following operations: emitting light, outputting sound, vibrating, and displaying a certain indicator on the display in accordance with the feedback signal. 10. The aerosol generating device of claim 7, wherein the metal screen comprises at least one tactile response mechanism configured to generate tactile feedback causing the aerosol generating device to vibrate in response to the tactile feedback. 11. The device for generating an aerosol according to claim 7, in which the display further comprises several pressure sensors configured to measure the intensity of the user's touch, wherein the pressure sensors classify the user's touch according to the intensity of the user's touch, and the processor controls the aerosol generating device to perform various operations according to the classified user's touch. 12. An aerosol generating device according to claim 7, in which the display completely covers one surface of the housing, in which the housing contains the first opposite side surfaces and the second opposite side surfaces, and the display is located on at least one of the first opposite side surfaces, wherein each of the first opposite side surfaces is smaller than each of the second opposite side surfaces. 13. The aerosol generating device of claim 7, further comprising at least one enhanced touch sensor configured to detect a squeeze by the user and transmit an operation signal to the processor when the user squeezes the aerosol generating device. 14. The aerosol generating device of claim 13, wherein the at least one enhanced touch sensor comprises a pair of enhanced touch sensors disposed on opposite side surfaces of the housing, respectively.

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