TW202224576A - Inhalation device, terminal device and program - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a structure and a method that can maintain a certain degree of reliability of the information stored by the inhalation device even when the action of the inhalation device becomes unstable. The inhalation device of the present invention includes: a generation unit for generating aerosol using a substrate; a memory unit for storing information; a power supply unit for accumulating and supplying the power required for the actions of the foregoing inhalation device; and a control unit for controlling the actions of the foregoing inhalation device. The control unit stores the record information in the memory unit and performs predetermined processing on the record information stored in the memory unit when the remaining amount of power of the power supply unit becomes less than a threshold value. The record information is the information obtained when a predetermined action related to the aforementioned inhalation device is performed.

Description

Smoking devices, terminals and programs

The present invention relates to a tasting device, a terminal device and a program.

Smoking devices, such as electronic cigarettes and nebulizers, that generate substances for users to sip are increasingly popular. For example, the inhalation device uses a substrate including a mist source for generating aerosol (also known as aerosol) and a scent source for imparting aroma components to the generated mist, etc., to produce a scented product. The mist of ingredients. The user can taste the aroma by inhaling the mist with aroma components generated by the inhalation device.

In recent years, it has been considered that a communication function is installed in the drinking device, and various services are provided by making the drinking device communicate with a terminal device such as a smartphone. For example, the following Patent Document 1 discloses a technique of displaying a history of use of a drinking device by a terminal device based on information received from the drinking device.

[Prior Art Literature]

[Patent Literature]

Patent Document 1: International Publication No. 2020/006311

When the remaining power of the drinking device is in an overdischarged state, etc., the operation of the drinking device may become unstable. However, in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, there is no discussion on this point.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a structure that can maintain a certain reliability of the information stored in the drinking device even when the operation of the drinking device becomes unstable. and methods.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, according to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided an inhalation device comprising: a generating part for generating mist using a base material; a memory part for storing information; a power supply unit for the power required for the device to operate; and a control unit for controlling the action of the inhalation device; the control unit memorizes the recording information in the memory unit, and is triggered when the remaining power of the power supply unit becomes less than a threshold value , and execute predetermined processing on the recording information stored in the storage unit, and the recording information is information obtained when a predetermined operation related to the drinking device is performed.

The predetermined processing may include adding a predetermined flag to the recording information stored in the storage unit.

The aforementioned tasting device may further be provided with a communication unit for communicating with other devices, and the aforementioned control unit can control the aforementioned communication by sending the aforementioned recorded information stored in the aforementioned storage portion together with the assigned aforementioned predetermined flag. department.

The control unit can delete the recording information to which the predetermined flag is assigned from the memory unit when the power source unit starts charging as a trigger.

The control unit can be triggered by the start of charging of the power supply unit, and can delete the information indicating the time of acquiring the record information included in the record information to which the predetermined flag is assigned.

The predetermined processing may be to delete the information included in the record information indicating the time when the record information was obtained.

The predetermined processing may be to delete the recorded information from the memory.

The control unit may change the value of the counter every time a unit time elapses, and the record information may include the value of the counter at the first timing when the predetermined action is performed, as indicating that the predetermined action is performed. time information.

The tasting device may further include a communication unit for communicating with other devices, and the communication unit may transmit the recording information stored in the memory unit at a second time point, and transmit the value of the counter at the second time point.

The predetermined action may include the action of the generating unit to start generating mist.

The aforementioned predetermined action may include the action of the user sucking the mist.

The predetermined action may include an action of charging the power supply unit.

The control unit may allow the generation of mist when the first condition is satisfied, and the predetermined action may include an action satisfying the first condition.

The control unit may prohibit the generation of mist when the second condition is satisfied, and the predetermined action may include an action satisfying the second condition.

In addition, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, according to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a terminal device including: a communication unit for communicating with another device; and based on log information received via the communication unit Whether or not a predetermined flag is assigned, and a control unit that performs different processing on the recording information obtained by the drinking device when a predetermined action related to the drinking device is performed, The inhalation device uses a substrate to generate mist.

The terminal device may further include a memory unit for storing information, and the control unit may void the record information assigned the predetermined flag, and store the record information not assigned the predetermined flag to the memory unit.

The terminal device may further include an output unit for outputting information, and the control unit can control the output unit to output the record information in different forms depending on whether or not the predetermined flag is assigned.

The control unit can control the output unit so as to output information indicating that the information is incorrect with respect to the information indicating the time when the record information to which the predetermined flag is assigned is acquired.

The tasting device can change the value of the counter every time a unit of time elapses, the record information can include the value of the counter at the first point in time when the predetermined action is performed, and the communication unit can receive the value sent by the drinking device. The value of the counter at the second time point of the recorded information, the control part can receive the recorded information according to the value of the counter at the first time point, the value of the counter at the second time point and the communication part. time, and calculate the time corresponding to the aforementioned first time point.

Furthermore, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, according to yet another aspect of the present invention, a program is provided for causing a computer that controls a terminal device communicating with another device to execute the following steps: Whether the received record information is assigned a predetermined flag, and the above record information is processed differently, the record information is obtained by the above-mentioned drinking device when a predetermined action related to the drinking device is performed. , the inhalation device uses a substrate to generate mist.

According to the present invention as described above, it is possible to provide a configuration and method for maintaining a certain degree of reliability of the information stored in the drinking device even when the operation of the drinking device becomes unstable.

1: System

100, 100A, 100B: Suction device

110: Power supply unit

111, 111A, 111B: Power Supply Department

112A, 112B: Sensor part

113A, 113B: Notification Department

114, 114A, 114B: Memory Section

115, 115A, 115B: Communications Department

116, 116A, 116B: Control Department

120: Cartridge

121, 121A, 121B: Heating section

122: Liquid guide

123: Reservoir

124: suction mouth

130: Fragrance imparting box

131: Aroma Source

140: Keeping the Ministry

141: Interior Space

142: Opening

143: Bottom

144: Thermal insulation

150: Rod type substrate

151: Substrate Department

152: suction mouth

180: Air flow path

181: Air inflow hole

182: Air outflow hole

190: Arrow

200: Terminal device

210: Input section

220: Output part

230: Communications Department

240: Memory Department

250: Control Department

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram schematically showing a first configuration example of a tasting device.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram schematically showing a second configuration example of the tasting device.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the system of the present embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the flow of processing related to recording information executed in the system of the present embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of processing related to recording information executed in the tasting device 100 of the present embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of processing related to recording information executed in the terminal device 200 of the present embodiment.

Hereinafter, the preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this specification and the drawings, components having substantially the same functional configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals to omit overlapping descriptions.

In addition, in this specification and drawings, different letters may be added after the same symbol to distinguish elements having substantially the same functional configuration. For example, a plurality of elements having substantially the same functional configuration may be distinguished as necessary in the manner of the tasting devices 100A and 100B. However, when it is not necessary to distinguish each of a plurality of elements having substantially the same functional configuration, only the same symbols are attached. For example, in the case where there is no need to distinguish between the tasting devices 100A and 100B, it is simply referred to as the drinking device 100 .

<<1. Configuration example of a tasting device>>

A smoking device is a device that produces a substance for a user to taste. Hereinafter, the case where the substance generated by the inhalation device is an aerosol will be described. In addition, the substance produced by the inhalation device can also be a gas.

(1) First configuration example

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram schematically showing a first configuration example of a tasting device. As shown in FIG. 1 , the tasting device 100A of this configuration example includes a power supply unit 110 , a cartridge 120 , and a flavor imparting cartridge 130 . The power supply unit 110 includes a power supply unit 111A, a sensor unit 112A, a notification unit 113A, a memory unit 114A, a communication unit 115A, and a control unit 116A. The cartridge 120 includes a heating part 121A, a liquid guiding part 122 and a liquid storage part 123 . The fragrance imparting cartridge 130 includes a fragrance source 131 and a mouthpiece 124 . An air flow path 180 is formed in the cartridge 120 and the flavor imparting cartridge 130 .

The power supply unit 111A stores electric power. Furthermore, the power supply unit 111A supplies electric power to each constituent element of the inhalation device 100A under the control of the control unit 116A. The power supply unit 111A may be formed of a rechargeable battery such as a lithium ion secondary battery, for example.

The sensor unit 112A obtains various information related to the tasting device 100A. For example, the sensor portion 112A is constituted by a pressure sensor, a flow sensor, a temperature sensor, etc. using a microphone capacitor or the like, and acquires a value that changes with the user's suction. For another example, the sensor portion 112A is constituted by an input device such as a button or a switch that accepts input of information from the user.

The notification unit 113A notifies the user of information. The notification unit 113A is constituted by, for example, a light-emitting device that emits light, a display device that displays an image, a sound output device that outputs sound, a vibration device that vibrates, and the like.

The memory unit 114A stores various kinds of information necessary for the operation of the inhalation device 100A. The memory unit 114A is formed of a non-volatile memory medium such as a flash memory (fresh memory).

The communication unit 115A is a communication interface capable of performing communication conforming to any communication standard of wired or wireless. As the above-mentioned communication standard, for example, Wi-Fi (registered trademark) or Bluetooth (registered trademark) can be used.

The control unit 116A functions as an arithmetic processing device and a control device, and controls all operations in the tasting device 100A in accordance with various programs. The control unit 116A is realized by electronic circuits such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a microprocessor.

The liquid storage part 123 stores the mist source. The mist is generated by atomizing the mist source. The mist source is a liquid such as polyols such as glycerin and propylene glycol, and water. The aerosol source may contain tobacco-derived or non-tobacco-derived flavor components. When the inhalation device 100A is a medical inhaler such as a nebulizer, the mist source may contain a drug.

The liquid guide part 122 leads and holds the mist source of the liquid stored in the liquid storage part 123 from the liquid storage part 123 . The liquid-conducting portion 122 is a wick formed by twisting a fibrous material such as glass fiber or a porous material such as porous ceramics. At this time, the mist source stored in the liquid storage part 123 is led out by the capillary action of the liquid absorbent wick.

The heating unit 121A heats the mist source, atomizes the mist source, and generates mist. In the example shown in FIG. 1 , the heating part 121A is formed in a coil shape, and is wound around the liquid guiding part 122 . When the heating part 121A generates heat, the mist source held in the liquid guiding part 122 is heated and atomized to generate mist. The heating unit 121A generates heat when power is supplied from the power supply unit 111A. For example, the sensor part 112A may detect that the user starts to puff and/or has predetermined information input, and then supply power to the heating part 121A. Then, the sensor unit 112A may detect that the user has finished puffing and/or has input predetermined information, and the power supply to the heating unit 121A may be stopped.

The fragrance source 131 is a constituent element for imparting fragrance components to the mist. Flavor source 131 may contain tobacco-derived or non-tobacco-derived flavor components.

The air flow path 180 is a flow path of the air sucked by the user. The air flow path 180 has a tubular structure, and its two ends are respectively an air inflow hole 181 serving as an inlet of air leading to the air flow path 180 , and an air outflow hole 182 as an outlet of the air flowing out from the air flow path 180 . In the middle of the air flow path 180, the liquid guide portion is arranged on the upstream side (the side close to the air inflow hole 181). 122, the fragrance source 131 is arranged on the downstream side (the side close to the air outflow hole 182). The air flowing in from the air inflow hole 181 in accordance with the user's suction is mixed with the mist generated by the heating of the heating part 121A, and then, as indicated by the arrow 190, is sent to the air outflow hole 182 through the fragrance source 131 . When the mixed fluid of mist and air passes through the aroma source 131, the aroma component contained in the aroma source 131 is imparted to the mist.

The suction port 124 is a part held by the user when sucking. The air outflow hole 182 is arranged in the suction port 124 . The user can suck the mixed fluid of mist and air into the oral cavity by holding the suction mouth 124 for suction.

The configuration example of the tasting device 100A has been described above. Of course, the configuration of the tasting device 100A is not limited to the above, and various configurations exemplified below may be employed.

For example, the tasting device 100A may not include the flavor imparting cartridge 130 . In this case, the suction port 124 is provided in the cartridge 120 .

For another example, the inhalation device 100A may also include a plurality of mist sources. It is also possible that a plurality of mists generated from a plurality of mist sources are mixed in the air flow path 180 to undergo a chemical reaction, thereby generating other types of mist.

In addition, the means for atomizing the mist source is not limited to the heating of the heating part 121A. For example, the means for atomizing the mist source can also be vibration atomization or induction heating.

(2) Second configuration example

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram schematically showing a second configuration example of the tasting device. As shown in FIG. 2 , the drinking device 100B of this configuration example includes a power supply unit 111B, a sensor unit 112B, a notification unit 113B, a memory unit 114B, a communication unit 115B, a control unit 116B, a heating unit 121B, a holding unit 140 and a Insulation part 144 .

The power supply unit 111B, the sensor unit 112B, the notification unit 113B, the memory unit 114B, the communication unit 115B, and the control unit 116B are substantially the same as the corresponding components included in the tasting device 100A of the first configuration example.

The holding part 140 has an inner space 141 that accommodates a part of the rod-shaped base material 150 and holds the rod-shaped base material 150 . The holding part 140 has an opening 142 that communicates the internal space 141 with the outside, and holds the rod-shaped base material 150 inserted into the internal space 141 from the opening 142 . For example, the holding portion 140 is a cylindrical body with the opening 142 and the bottom portion 143 as the bottom surface, and defines a columnar inner space 141 . The holding portion 140 also has a function of defining a flow path for air to flow to the rod-shaped base material 150 . The air inflow hole leading to the air inlet of the flow path is arranged in, for example, the bottom 143 . In addition, the air outflow hole from which the air flows out from the outlet of the air flowing out of the flow path is the opening 142 .

The rod-shaped base material 150 includes a base material portion 151 and a suction port portion 152 . The base material portion 151 includes a mist source. In this configuration example, the mist source is not limited to liquid, but may be solid. In a state where the rod-shaped base material 150 is held in the holding part 140 , at least a part of the base material part 151 is accommodated in the inner space 141 , and at least a part of the suction port part 152 protrudes from the opening 142 . When the user sucks by holding the suction port 152 protruding from the opening 142 , air flows into the inner space 141 through the air inflow hole (not shown), and finally reaches the user's mouth together with the mist generated from the base material 151 .

The heating unit 121B has the same configuration as the heating unit 121A of the first configuration example. However, in the example shown in FIG. 2 , the heating portion 121B is formed in a film shape, and is arranged so as to cover the outer periphery of the holding portion 140 . Therefore, when the heating portion 121B generates heat, the base material portion 151 of the rod-shaped base material 150 is heated from the outer periphery to generate mist.

The heat insulating portion 144 prevents the heat generated by the heating portion 121B from being transferred to other constituent elements. For example, the heat insulating portion 144 is formed of a vacuum heat insulating material, an aerogel heat insulating material, or the like.

The configuration example of the tasting device 100B has been described above. Of course, the configuration of the tasting device 100B is not limited to the above, and various configurations exemplified below may be employed.

For example, the heating portion 121B may be configured in a plate shape, and may be arranged so as to protrude from the bottom portion 143 of the holding portion 140 to the inner space 141 . In this case, the plate-shaped heating portion 121B is inserted into the base material portion 151 of the rod-shaped base material 150 to heat the base material portion 151 of the rod-shaped base material 150 from the inside. For another example, the heating portion 121B may also be arranged to cover the bottom portion 143 of the holding portion 140 . Furthermore, the heating portion 121B may be configured by combining two or more of the first heating portion covering the outer periphery of the holding portion 140 , the plate-shaped second heating portion, and the third heating portion covering the bottom portion 143 of the holding portion 140 .

For another example, the holding portion 140 may include an opening and closing mechanism such as a hinge for opening and closing a part of the casing forming the inner space 141 . And, the holding part 140 can hold the rod-shaped base material 150 inserted into the inner space 141 by opening and closing the casing. In this case, the heating portion 121B may be provided in the holding portion of the holding portion 140 to perform heating while pressing the rod-shaped base material 150 .

In addition, the means for atomizing the mist source is not limited to the heating of the heating part 121B. For example, the means for atomizing the mist source can also be induction heating.

In addition, the inhalation device 100B may further include the heating part 121A, the liquid guiding part 122 , the liquid storage part 123 and the air flow path 180 of the first structural example, and the air outflow hole 182 of the air flow path 180 also serves as a channel leading to the interior The air in the space 141 flows into the hole. In this case, the mixed fluid of mist and air generated by the heating of the heating unit 121A flows into the inner space 141 and further One step is mixed with the mist generated by the heating of the heating part 121B, and then it reaches the user's oral cavity.

<<2. The first embodiment>>

(1) System configuration example

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the system 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3 , the system 1 includes a drinking device 100 and a terminal device 200 .

- Composition of the tasting device 100

The inhalation device 100 of the present embodiment uses a substrate to generate aerosol for the user to inhale. The heating unit 121 is an example of a generation unit that generates mist using a base material. The cartridge 120 and the fragrance imparting cartridge 130 in the first structural example, and the rod-shaped base material 150 in the second structural example are all examples of the base material of the present embodiment. The inhalation device 100 uses a substrate attached to the inhalation device 100 to create a mist. In the first configuration example, the cartridge 120 and the flavor imparting cartridge 130 connected to the power supply unit 110 are examples of the base material attached to the tasting device 100 . In the second configuration example, the rod-shaped base material 150 inserted into the drinking and tasting device 100 is an example of the base material to be mounted on the drinking and tasting device 100 .

The heating unit 121 can heat the liquid mist source led out from the base material. For example, as described in the first configuration example, the inhalation device 100 may generate mist by heating the mist source led out from the liquid storage portion 123 through the liquid guide portion 122 .

The heating part 121 may heat the base material formed in a predetermined shape containing a mist source. An example of the predetermined shape is a rod shape. For example, the tasting device 100 may generate mist by heating the rod-shaped substrate 150 as described in the second configuration example. Another example of the predetermined shape is a card shape. Yet another example of the predetermined shape is a cube shape.

The tasting device 100 may employ any one of the first configuration example or the second configuration example described above. Hereinafter, in order to simplify the description, the case where the tasting device 100 adopts the second configuration example will be mainly described as an example. In addition, hereinafter, the user's behavior of inhaling the mist generated by the inhalation device 100 is simply referred to as "sucking" or "puffing". In addition, the action in which the user performs suction is also referred to as a "suction action" hereinafter.

- Configuration of the terminal device 200

The terminal device 200 is a device used by the user of the inhalation device 100 . For example, the terminal device 200 is constituted by an arbitrary information processing device such as a smartphone, a tablet terminal, or a wearable device. As shown in FIG. 3 , the terminal device 200 includes an input unit 210 , an output unit 220 , a communication unit 230 , a storage unit 240 , and a control unit 250 .

The input unit 210 has a function of accepting input of various kinds of information. The input portion 210 may include an input device that accepts information input by a user. Examples of the input device include buttons, keyboards, touch panels, and microphones. In addition, the input unit 210 may also include various sensors such as an image sensor.

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

The communication part 230 is a communication interface used to send and receive information between the terminal device 200 and other devices. The communication unit 230 performs communication conforming to any communication standard, wired or wireless. The communication standard can be, for example, USB (Universal Serial Bus), Wi-Fi (registered trademark), or Bluetooth (registered trademark).

The memory unit 240 stores various kinds of information. The memory unit 240 is composed of a non-volatile memory medium such as a flash memory.

The control unit 250 functions as an arithmetic processing device and a control device, and controls all operations in the terminal device 200 according to various programs. The control unit 250 is realized by electronic circuits such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a microprocessor, for example. In addition, the control unit 250 may also include a ROM (Read Only Memory) for storing used programs and calculation parameters, etc., and a RAM (Random Access Memory) for temporarily storing appropriately changed parameters, etc. Memory). The terminal device 200 executes various processes under the control of the control unit 250 . The processing of information input by the input unit 210 , the output of information by the output unit 220 , the transmission and reception of information by the communication unit 230 , and the storage and reading of information by the memory unit 240 are all controlled by the control unit 250 . An example of controlled processing. The control unit 250 also controls other processing performed by the terminal device 200 , such as input of information of each constituent element and processing based on the information output from each constituent element.

The function of the control unit 250 may also be realized by an application. The application can be pre-installed or downloaded. In addition, the function of the control part 250 can also be implemented by PWA (Progressive Web Apps: Progressive Web Apps).

- Communication between devices

The tasting device 100 can communicate with other devices. The communication link used for the communication between the tasting device 100 and other devices may be wireless or wired. The present embodiment is described by taking the communication link as wireless.

In particular, the tasting device 100 establishes a connection with other devices through pairing, and then transmits and receives information. The so-called pairing is the process of exchanging and saving information between two devices. An example of the information to be exchanged is identification information of the counterparty such as an SSID (Service Set Identifier), and information about an encryption key used for encryption of the information to be sent and received.

The tasting device 100 and the terminal device 200 are paired first, and then information is sent and received. The wireless communication standard used for wireless communication between the tasting device 100 and the terminal device 200 is preferably a short-range wireless communication standard such as Bluetooth. In this case, if the inhalation device 100 and the terminal device 200 are located within a range capable of short-range wireless communication, a connection can be established to communicate with each other. Hereinafter, it is assumed that the drinking device 100 and the terminal device 200 perform communication according to BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy: Bluetooth Low Energy (registered trademark)).

(2) Lock function

The tasting device 100 has a locking function. The lock function is a function of controlling whether or not heating by the heating portion 121 can be performed. Hereinafter, the case where heating by the heating unit 121 is prohibited is also referred to as locking, and the case where heating by the heating unit 121 is permitted is also referred to as unlocking.

In the unlocked state, when the user performs an operation to instruct the start of heating, the smoking and tasting device 100 starts heating by the heating unit 121 . An example of the operation for instructing the start of heating is pressing a button provided in the tasting device 100 . On the other hand, in the locked state, even if the user performs an operation to instruct the start of heating, the smoking device 100 will not start using the heating part 121 . heating. According to such a configuration, even if the button is mistakenly pressed in the bag, the heating by the heating unit 121 does not start in the locked state, so that the safety in the use of the drinking and tasting device 100 can be improved.

The tasting device 100 is unlocked when the first condition is met. When a plurality of first conditions are set, the tasting device 100 can be unlocked as long as any one of the plurality of first conditions is satisfied.

The first condition may include detecting an operation corresponding to a preset first operation pattern. The so-called operation mode refers to a combination of operations for an operation part provided in the tasting device 100 that can accept physical operations. For example, a button and a slider for opening and closing the opening 142 may be provided in the tasting device 100 as the operation part. In this case, the first operation mode is set by the combination of the pressing of the button and the operation of opening and closing the opening 142 . According to such a configuration, unless an operation corresponding to the first operation mode is performed, the lock is not released. Therefore, it is possible to prevent erroneous use by children other than the user, so that the safety related to the use of the smoking device 100 can be improved.

The first condition may also include that the drinking device 100 and the terminal device 200 are communicating. Here, an example in which the drinking device 100 and the terminal device 200 are communicating is that a connection compliant with short-range wireless communication standards such as BLE has been established between the drinking device 100 and the terminal device 200 . According to such a configuration, the inhalation device 100 and the terminal device 200 are within the range where the short-range wireless communication is possible, and the lock is released when the communication is in progress, and the lock is not released otherwise. Therefore, when the user goes out with the terminal device 200, it is possible to prevent the smoking device 100 left at home from being misused by children, for example. Thus, the safety associated with the use of the tasting device 100 can be improved. On the other hand, when the user carries the terminal When the device 200 is used while the inhalation device 100 is used, the lock is automatically released, so that the operation required to release the lock can be eliminated and the usability can be improved.

The tasting device 100 is locked when the second condition is met. When a plurality of second conditions are set, the tasting device 100 may be locked as long as any one of the plurality of second conditions is satisfied.

The second condition may include detecting an operation corresponding to a preset second operation pattern. According to such a configuration, the locking can be performed according to a clear operation performed by the user.

The second condition may also include: the situation where the communication between the tasting device 100 and the terminal device 200 ends. That is, the second condition may also include a situation in which the connection established between the tasting device 100 and the terminal device 200 that complies with short-range wireless communication standards such as BLE is interrupted. According to such a configuration, when the user goes out with the terminal device 200, the drinking device 100 left at home can be automatically locked.

(3) Acquisition of record information

The drinking device 100 memorizes the recorded information belonging to the information obtained according to the use of the drinking device 100 in the memory unit 114 . The recorded information is acquired when a predetermined operation related to the tasting device 100 is performed. Furthermore, the record information includes information indicating the time when a predetermined operation related to the drinking device 100 is performed. For example, the drinking device 100 memorizes the information indicating the time when a predetermined action related to the drinking device 100 is performed, and the identification information indicating the predetermined action in association with each other. Then, the tasting device 100 transmits the recording information stored in the storage unit 114 to the terminal device 200 . It is assumed that the tasting device 100 is not constantly in phase with the terminal device 200 connect. Therefore, the tasting device 100 accumulates log information while not being connected to the terminal device 200 , and then transmits the accumulated log information to the terminal device 200 when it is connected to the terminal device 200 .

The terminal device 200 transfers the recorded information received from the tasting device 100 to another device. An example of another device is a server that provides services related to the tasting device 100 . The server collects and analyzes the log information, and utilizes it for services such as updating the firmware of the device 100 . With such a configuration, the quality of service provided to the tasting device 100 can be improved.

In addition, the terminal device 200 can output the recorded information received from the drinking device 100 to the user. In this case, the user can view the usage history of the drinking device 100 used by the user.

-Indicates time information

The tasting device 100 has a counter. A counter is a logical or physical component that counts numbers.

The tasting device 100 changes the value of the counter every time a unit time elapses. An example of a change is count up. The counter can count, for example, the number of clocks constituting the CPU of the control unit 116, and in this case, the unit time corresponds to the length of the clocks. Alternatively, the counter may be an RTC (real-time clock: real-time clock), and the unit time may be 1 second. The smoking device 100 changes the value of the counter from the time when the smoking device 100 is first activated. With such a configuration, it is guaranteed that the value of the counter will be different at different time points. Therefore, it is possible to perform a calculation based on the timing based on the value of the counter.

The record information contains the value of the counter as information representing the time. That is, the recorded information is included at the first point in time when a predetermined action related to the drinking device 100 is performed. The value of the counter is used as information indicating the time at which a predetermined action related to the drinking device 100 is performed. With such a configuration, as will be described later, the terminal device 200 can calculate the time corresponding to the first time point at which the predetermined operation related to the drinking device 100 is performed.

The tasting device 100 transmits the memorized record information at the second time point, and transmits the value of the counter at the second time point. The terminal device 200 receives log information including the value of the counter at the first point in time when a predetermined action related to the drinking apparatus 100 is performed, and the value of the counter at the second point in time when the drinking apparatus 100 transmits the log information. Then, the terminal device 200 calculates the time corresponding to the first time point based on the value of the counter at the first time point, the value of the counter at the second time point, and the time when the terminal device 200 received the recording information. The time corresponding to the first time here refers to the time indicated by the clock mounted on the terminal device 200 at the time when the predetermined operation related to the tasting device 100 is performed. The time when the terminal device 200 receives the recording information corresponds to the value of the counter at the second time point. In addition, the time calculated by multiplying the difference between the value of the counter at the first time point and the value of the counter at the second time point by the unit time of the counter is equivalent to the time from the first time point to the second time point. time. Therefore, the terminal device 200 calculates the time corresponding to the first time point by subtracting the calculated time from the first time point to the second time point forward from the time when the terminal device 200 received the recording information.

For example, it is assumed that the time when the terminal device 200 receives the recording information is 10:15. It is assumed that the value of the counter at the first time point is 400, the value of the counter at the second time point is 1000, and the unit time of the counter is assumed to be 1 second. In this case, 600 seconds obtained by subtracting 600 of 400 from 1000 and multiplying the unit time (1 second) is the time from the first time point to the second time point. Therefore, the time corresponding to the first time point is calculated at 10:5 minutes, which is a time pushed forward by 600 seconds from 10:15 minutes.

With such a configuration, the terminal device 200 can calculate the time corresponding to the first time. In addition, even when the drinking device 100 is not equipped with a clock, or when the clock mounted in the drinking device 100 is different from the clock mounted in the terminal device 200, the clock mounted in the terminal device 200 can be obtained as a reference. The time corresponding to the first time point.

The terminal device 200 may also convert the value of the counter included in the log information into the calculated time. Then, the terminal device 200 can memorize the converted recording information memory, or transfer it to another device. An example of another device is a server that provides services related to the tasting device 100 . With such a configuration, the time at which the log information was acquired can be used in the analysis performed by the server.

The tasting device 100 may transmit information representing the unit time of the counter. In this case, the terminal device 200 further calculates the time corresponding to the first time point according to the unit time of the counter indicated by the received information. Specifically, when calculating the time from the first time point to the second time point, the terminal device 200 multiplies the difference between the value of the counter at the first time point and the value of the counter at the second time point by the received . The unit time of the counter represented by the information. According to such a configuration, even when the unit time of the counters of the respective tasting devices 100 is different, the correct time can be calculated.

- Examples of predetermined actions

The predetermined action may include the action of the heating part 121 to start generating mist. For example, the inhalation device 100 memorizes record information including the value of the counter at the time when the heating unit 121 starts heating after the user performs an operation instructing the start of heating. According to such a configuration, the terminal device 200 can calculate the time when the inhalation device 100 starts to generate mist.

The predetermined action may include the action of the user inhaling the mist. For example, the inhalation device 100 memorizes the value of the counter at the time of detecting a change in the temperature of the heating unit 121 or the increase in the air flow rate flowing through the air passage 180 due to the user's inhalation. record information. With such a configuration, the terminal device 200 can calculate the timing at which the user performs suction.

The predetermined operation may include an operation of charging the power supply unit 111 that stores electric power and supplies the electric power required for the operation of the inhalation device 100 . For example, the drinking apparatus 100 starts charging of the power supply unit 111 when it is connected to an external power supply via USB or the like. In this case, the tasting device 100 memorizes the record information including the value of the counter at the point in time when it was connected to the external power source and charging started. According to such a configuration, the terminal device 200 can calculate the time when the drinking device 100 starts charging.

The predetermined action may be an action that satisfies the first condition set by the locking function. For example, the recording information memorized by the tasting device 100 includes the value of the counter at the time when the lock is released upon detection of an operation corresponding to the preset first operation mode, or includes the value of the counter at the time when the lock is released upon detection of an operation corresponding to the preset first operation mode. The value of the counter at the point in time when the lock is released from the connection between the tasting device 100 and the terminal device 200 . According to such a configuration, the terminal device 200 can calculate the time when the lock of the drinking device 100 is released.

The predetermined action may be an action that satisfies the second condition set by the locking function. For example, the recording information memorized by the tasting device 100 includes the value of the counter at the time of locking according to the detection of the operation corresponding to the preset second operation mode, or the value of the counter at the time of locking according to the detection of the second operation mode. When the connection between 100 and the terminal device 200 is interrupted and the lock is performed the value of the counter. With such a configuration, the terminal device 200 can calculate the timing at which the tasting device 100 is locked.

(4) What to do when the remaining amount of power decreases

The tasting device 100 is triggered when the remaining power of the power supply unit 111 becomes smaller than the threshold value, and executes predetermined processing on the recording information stored in the storage unit 114 . An example of the above-mentioned threshold value is a value obtained by adding a predetermined value to the discharge cut-off voltage or the discharge cut-off voltage. The so-called discharge cut-off voltage is the recommended voltage not to continue discharging after reaching this voltage. In this case, when the power supply unit 111 is in an overdischarged state or in a state about to be overdischarged as a trigger, the tasting device 100 executes predetermined processing on the recording information stored in the storage unit 114 . When an overdischarge state is reached or is about to reach an overdischarge state, it may become difficult to correctly memorize and record information. In this regard, by adopting the aforementioned structure, the recorded information stored in the tasting device 100 can be maintained to a certain degree of reliability.

It should be noted here that the counter may be stopped or reset when the remaining amount of power of the power supply unit 111 becomes smaller than the threshold value. This is because the power for operating the counter is insufficient. In this case, it is difficult to accurately calculate the time at which the log information is acquired from the value of the counter included in the log information. Because once the counter is stopped or reset, the difference between the value of the counter at the first point in time and the value of the counter at the second point in time when the recorded information is sent will not be related to the time interval between the first point in time and the second point in time. Consistent.

As an conceivable specific example, for example, there is a situation in which the drinking device 100 is idle for a long period of time, during which the counter is stopped. After being idle for a long time, the tasting device 100 is recharged and restarted, and then the counter starts counting again, and the recorded information stored before the idle is sent. In this case, the difference between the value of the counter before the stop at the first point in time when the log information was acquired and the value of the counter after the restart at the second point in time when the log information was sent does not reflect the stop of the counter. the length of the period. Therefore, the terminal device 200 may erroneously calculate the time that is more delayed than the actual time as the time to acquire the log information due to the length of time that the counter is stopped. In this regard, according to the present embodiment, among the recorded information stored in the tasting device 100, in particular, the information indicating the time when the recorded information was acquired can be maintained with a certain degree of reliability.

As an example of the predetermined processing, a predetermined flag is given to the recording information stored in the storage unit 114 . Predetermined flags can be included in the log information. With such a configuration, it is possible to distinguish between the log information memorized when the power remaining amount of the power supply unit 111 is less than the threshold value and the log information memorized after the power source unit 111 is charged to make the power remaining amount equal to or greater than the threshold value.

In addition, the tasting device 100 may transmit the recording information stored in the memory unit 114 together with the assigned predetermined flag. With such a configuration, the terminal device 200 can distinguish between the record information memorized when the power remaining amount of the power supply unit 111 is less than the threshold value, and the record information memorized after the power source unit 111 is charged and the remaining power amount is greater than or equal to the threshold value.

The terminal device 200 performs different processing on the record information according to whether the received record information is assigned a predetermined flag. According to such a configuration, the recording information indicating the time is incorrect and the recording information indicating the time is correct, respectively, and different processing is performed. Therefore, the terminal device 200 can maintain a certain degree of reliability of the recorded information.

For example, the terminal device 200 may invalidate the record information assigned with the predetermined flag, and store the record information not assigned the predetermined flag in the memory unit 240 . According to such a configuration, it is possible to invalidate the recorded information indicating the time as incorrect, and to selectively memorize only the correct recorded information to indicate the time.

For another example, the terminal device 200 can make the output unit 220 output the record information in different types according to whether a predetermined flag is assigned. According to such a configuration, it is possible to The difference is to provide the user with the information indicating the time as incorrect recorded information and the information indicating the time as the correct recorded information. For example, the terminal device 200 outputs information indicating that the information is incorrect with respect to the information indicating the time at which the record information to which the predetermined flag is assigned is acquired. According to such a configuration, it is possible to alert the user that the information indicating the time is incorrect recorded information.

For another example, the terminal device 200 may delete the information (eg, the value of the counter) included in the log information indicating the time when the log information was obtained. According to such a configuration, only the information indicating the incorrect time among the recorded information can be deleted. Therefore, the recorded information transferred to the server does not include information indicating an incorrect time, which contributes to the improvement of the service related to the tasting device 100 .

(5) Process flow

- Flow of processing related to recording information

FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the flow of processing related to recording information executed in the system 1 of the present embodiment. This sequence diagram is related to the tasting device 100 and the terminal device 200 . Hereinafter, with respect to a predetermined operation related to the inhalation and tasting device 100, the processing in the case of acquiring the recorded information related to the puff will be described as an example.

As shown in FIG. 4 , first, when the suction and tasting device 100 is suctioned, the recording information including the value of the counter at the first point in time at which suction is performed is stored (step S102 ). Each time the smoking device 100 is sucked, the process of step S102 is repeatedly performed.

Next, a connection is established between the tasting device 100 and the terminal device 200 (step S104). For example, in the case where both the smoking device 100 and the terminal device 200 are located within the range where short-range wireless communication is possible, and a predetermined user operation is performed on the drinking device 100, the relationship between the drinking device 100 and the terminal device 200 is established. connect.

Next, the tasting device 100 transmits the record information memorized in step S102, and transmits the value of the counter at the second time point when the record information is transmitted (step S106). These information are all received by the terminal device 200 .

Then, the terminal device 200 calculates the time corresponding to the first time when the puff was performed based on the received information and the time when the terminal device 200 received the recording information (step S108 ). To be more specific, first, the terminal device 200 multiplies the unit time of the counter by the difference between the value of the counter at the first point in time when puffing was performed and the value of the counter at the second point in time when the puffing device 100 sent the record. This calculates the time between the first time point and the second time point. Then, the terminal device 200 calculates a time obtained by advancing the calculated time from the time when the terminal device 200 received the recording information, as the time corresponding to the first time point.

Next, the terminal device 200 outputs the time when suction is performed (step S110). Then, the processing ends.

- Handling of the drinking device 100 in relation to the low power remaining

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of processing related to recording information performed in the drinking apparatus 100 of the present embodiment. Hereinafter, with respect to a predetermined operation related to the inhalation and tasting device 100, the processing in the case of acquiring the recorded information related to the puff will be described as an example.

As shown in FIG. 5 , first, when suction is performed, the control unit 116 stores log information including the value of the counter at the first point in time when suction is performed in the storage unit 114 (step S202 ).

Next, the control unit 116 determines whether or not the remaining amount of electric power of the power supply unit 111 is smaller than a threshold value (step S204).

If it is determined that the remaining power of the power supply unit 111 is greater than or equal to the threshold value (the result of step S204 is “NO”), the control unit 116 transmits the record information stored in the memory unit 114, and sets the counter at the second time point when the record information is transmitted. The value of is sent (step S212). Then, the processing ends.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the remaining power of the power supply unit 111 is less than the threshold value (YES in step S204), the control unit 116 assigns a predetermined flag to the recording information stored in the storage unit 114 (step S206).

Next, the control unit 116 determines whether or not the remaining amount of electric power of the power supply unit 111 is equal to or greater than a threshold value (step S208).

If it is determined that the remaining power of the power supply unit 111 is smaller than the threshold value (NO in step S208 ), the control unit 116 stands by until the remaining power of the power supply unit 111 becomes equal to or greater than the threshold value. For example, the control portion 116 is on standby until the user connects the drinking device 100 to an external power source via USB to charge the power supply portion 111 .

On the other hand, if it is determined that the remaining power of the power supply unit 111 is greater than or equal to the threshold value (YES in step S208 ), the control unit 116 transmits the recording information stored in the storage unit 114 and the assigned predetermined flag The communication unit 115 is controlled in such a way that the value of the counter at the second time point of the transmission record information is also transmitted (step S210). After the recorded information is transmitted, the flag assigned to the transmitted recorded information may be deleted from the memory unit 114 . Then, the processing ends.

- Processing in the terminal device 200 related to the reduction of the remaining power amount

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of processing related to recording information executed in the terminal device 200 of the present embodiment. Hereinafter, with respect to the predetermined operation related to the smoking and tasting device 100, the processing of the case of recording information related to suction will be described as an example.

As shown in FIG. 6 , first, the communication unit 230 receives the record information including the value of the counter at the first point in time when smoking is performed and the value of the counter at the second point in time when the smoking device 100 sends the record information (step S302).

Next, the control unit 250 calculates the time corresponding to the first time when suction was performed based on the received information and the time when the terminal device 200 received the recording information (step S304).

Next, the control unit 250 determines whether or not a predetermined flag is assigned to the record information (step S306).

If it is determined that the predetermined flag is given to the recording information (the result of step S306 is YES), the control unit 250 controls the output so as to output the information indicating the time when suction was performed and the information indicating that the time is incorrect section 220 (step S308).

On the other hand, if it is determined that the predetermined flag is not assigned to the recording information (NO in step S306 ), the control unit 250 controls the output unit 220 to output information indicating the time when suction was performed ( Step S310).

<<3. Supplement>>

The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned examples. It goes without saying that a person with ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains can think of various modifications within the scope of the technical idea described in the scope of the patent application. It should be understood that these variations and modifications belong to the technical scope of the present invention, as a matter of course.

For example, the above-mentioned embodiment described an example of giving a predetermined flag to the recording information as an example of the predetermined processing performed when the remaining power amount is too low, but the present invention is not limited to this example.

For example, the predetermined processing performed when the remaining power level is too low may be to delete the information (ie, the value of the counter) included in the log information indicating the time at which the log information was acquired. According to such a configuration, only the information indicating the incorrect time among the recorded information can be deleted. Therefore, since the recorded information sent after charging does not contain information indicating an incorrect time, it is possible to prevent the amount of information provided to the user from being reduced, and at the same time, it is possible to facilitate the service related to the tasting device 100 by the server. improvement.

For another example, the predetermined process to be performed when the remaining power level decreases may be to delete the recorded information from the memory unit 114 . According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent that the information indicating the time is not recorded as incorrect information remaining in the tasting device 100 .

Here, the storage unit 114 may include a volatile storage medium in addition to a non-volatile storage medium. Furthermore, the recording information can be stored in the non-volatile storage medium, and the logical position information indicating which area of the non-volatile storage medium the recording information is stored in the volatile storage medium can be stored in the volatile storage medium. In this case, the deletion of the recorded information performed when the remaining power level decreases can be realized by deleting the logical position information stored in the volatile storage medium. Since the logical location information is deleted, the recorded information stored in the non-volatile storage medium cannot be accessed. In addition, the deletion of the logical location information stored in the volatile memory medium can also be performed by erasing the power supply to the volatile memory medium.

For example, although the above-mentioned embodiment describes an example in which the tasting device 100 sends the recording information together with the predetermined flag assigned to the recording information, the present invention is not limited to this example. In the tasting device 100, other processing according to a predetermined flag may also be performed.

For example, the tasting device 100 can satisfy a predetermined condition as a trigger, and delete the recorded information with the predetermined flag from the memory 114 . An example of the predetermined condition is the start of charging of the power supply unit 111 . Another example of the predetermined condition is that after the power supply unit 111 is charged, the power remaining amount of the power supply unit 111 becomes a threshold value or more. Deletion of recorded information is performed only after the remaining amount of power of the tasting device 100 becomes less than the threshold value, which may be interrupted in the middle due to insufficient power, which may be described as insufficient reliability. In this regard, with the above-described configuration, the recorded information can be deleted in a state where the remaining power is sufficient, so that the reliability of the deletion process can be improved. Furthermore, according to the above-mentioned configuration, it is possible to delete the recorded information indicating that the time information is incorrect and not to be transmitted, so that the amount of communication can be reduced.

For another example, the tasting device 100 can be triggered by satisfying a predetermined condition, and delete the information (ie, the value of the counter) included in the record information with the predetermined flag indicating the time when the record information was obtained. An example of the predetermined condition is the start of charging of the power supply unit 111 . Another example of the predetermined condition is that after the power supply unit 111 is charged, the power remaining amount of the power supply unit 111 becomes a threshold value or more. With such a configuration, only the information indicating the incorrect time will be deleted, and other information will still be sent. Therefore, the amount of information provided to the user can be prevented from being reduced, and at the same time, the improvement of the service related to the tasting device 100 by the server can be facilitated. In addition, according to the above configuration, deletion is avoided in a state of insufficient reliability, and information indicating an incorrect time can be deleted in a state in which the remaining power is sufficient.

For example, although the above-mentioned embodiment describes an example in which the drinking device 100 and the terminal device 200 communicate directly, the present invention is not limited to this example. The tasting device 100 and the terminal device 200 can also communicate indirectly via the relay device. An example of such a relay device is a charger that charges the drinking device 100 . The relay device receives the record information and the value of the counter at the second time point from the tasting device 100 , and then forwards it to the terminal device 200 . In the case where the relay device can transfer the recorded information without delay, the terminal device 200 can calculate the time when the drinking device 100 obtains the recorded information by using the method described in the above-mentioned embodiment. On the other hand, there may be cases where the recorded information remains in the relay device and a time delay occurs until it is forwarded. In this case, the relay device also transmits the value of the counter mounted in the relay device at the second time point when the information is received from the tasting device 100 and the value at the third time point when the information is transmitted to the terminal device 200. to the terminal device 200 . The terminal device 200 calculates the length of time that the recorded information stays in the relay device according to the difference between the counter values at the second time point and the third time point. Then, the terminal device 200 calculates the time at which the recording information is acquired by the drinking device 100 by further considering the length of time that the recording information stays in the relay device.

In addition, the series of processing performed by each device described in this specification can be realized by any one of software, hardware, and a combination of software and hardware. The program constituting the software is stored in advance in, for example, a recording medium (non-transitory medium) provided inside or outside each device. Then, each program is read into the RAM when, for example, a computer that controls each device described in this specification is to be executed, and is executed by a processor such as a CPU. The above-mentioned recording medium is, for example, a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, a flash memory, or the like. The above-mentioned computer program may also be distributed via, for example, a network instead of using a recording medium.

In addition, the processes described using the flowcharts and sequence diagrams in this specification are not necessarily executed in the order shown in the drawings. Several series of processing steps can also be carried out in parallel. Furthermore, additional processing steps may be employed, or some processing steps may be omitted.

In addition, the configurations described below also belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

(1)

A drinking and tasting device is provided with:

The generating part uses the base material to generate mist;

The memory department is the memory information;

a power supply unit that stores and supplies the electric power required for the operation of the inhalation device; and

a control unit, which controls the operation of the aforesaid tasting device,

The control unit stores the record information in the memory unit, and executes predetermined processing on the record information stored in the memory unit when the remaining power of the power supply unit becomes less than a threshold value as a trigger, and the record information is being processed. Information obtained on the condition of the predetermined actions associated with the aforementioned tasting device.

(2)

The drinking device according to the above (1), wherein the predetermined processing is to assign a predetermined flag to the recording information stored in the memory unit.

(3)

The inhalation device as described in (2) above, further comprising: a communication unit for communicating with other devices,

The control unit controls the communication unit by sending the recording information stored in the memory unit together with the assigned predetermined flag.

(4)

The drinking device according to the above (2), wherein the control unit is triggered by the start of charging of the power supply unit, and deletes the recording information assigned with the predetermined flag from the memory unit.

(5)

The drinking device according to the above (2), wherein the control unit is triggered by the start of charging of the power supply unit, and the control unit assigns the predetermined flag included in the record information indicating the acquisition of the record information. Time information is deleted.

(6)

The drinking device according to the above (1), wherein the predetermined processing is to delete the information included in the recording information indicating the time when the recording information was obtained.

(7)

The drinking device according to the above (1), wherein the predetermined processing is to delete the recorded information from the memory unit.

(8)

The tasting device according to any one of the aforementioned (1) to (7), wherein,

The aforementioned control unit changes the value of the counter every time the unit time elapses,

The record information includes the value of the counter at the first point in time when the predetermined operation was performed, as information indicating the time at which the predetermined operation was performed.

(9)

The drinking device as described in (8) above, further comprises: a communication unit for communicating with other devices,

The communication unit transmits the record information stored in the memory unit at a second time point, and transmits the value of the counter at the second time point.

(10)

The inhalation device according to any one of (1) to (9) above, wherein the predetermined action includes the action of the generating unit to start generating mist.

(11)

The inhalation device according to any one of the above (1) to (10), wherein the predetermined action includes the action of the user inhaling the mist.

(12)

The drinking and tasting device according to any one of (1) to (11) above, wherein the predetermined action includes an action of charging the power supply unit.

(13)

The tasting device according to any one of the aforementioned (1) to (12), wherein,

The aforementioned control unit allows the generation of mist when the first condition is satisfied,

The predetermined action includes an action that satisfies the first condition.

(14)

The tasting device according to any one of the aforementioned (1) to (13), wherein,

The aforementioned control unit prohibits the generation of mist when the second condition is satisfied,

The predetermined action includes an action satisfying the second condition.

(15)

A terminal device is provided with:

Communications Division, which communicates with other devices; and

The control unit performs different processing on the record information according to whether the record information received through the communication unit is assigned a predetermined flag, and the record information is processed The condition of the predetermined action related to the inhalation device is obtained from the above-mentioned inhalation device that uses a substrate to generate mist.

(16)

The terminal device according to the aforementioned (15), further comprising: a memory unit for storing information,

The aforementioned control unit invalidates the aforementioned recorded information assigned with the aforementioned predetermined flag, and memorizes the aforementioned recorded information without assigned the aforementioned predetermined flag into the aforementioned storage unit.

(17)

The terminal device as described in (15) or (16) above, further comprising: an output unit for outputting information,

The control unit controls the output unit so as to output the record information in different forms depending on whether or not the predetermined flag is assigned.

(18)

The terminal device according to the above (17), wherein the control unit controls the above information to output information indicating that the above-mentioned information is incorrect with respect to the information indicating the time when the above-mentioned record information to which the above-mentioned predetermined flag is attached is obtained. output section.

(19)

The terminal device according to any one of (15) to (18) above, wherein,

The aforementioned tasting device changes the value of the counter every time a unit of time elapses,

The record information includes the value of the counter at the first point in time when the predetermined action is performed,

The communication unit receives the value of the counter at the second time point when the drinking device sends the recording information,

The control part calculates the time corresponding to the first time point according to the value of the counter at the first time point, the value of the counter at the second time point and the time when the communication part receives the record information .

(20)

A program for causing a computer that controls a terminal device that communicates with another device to perform the following steps:

Depending on whether the recorded information received by the terminal device is assigned a predetermined flag, different processing is performed on the above-mentioned recorded information, and the above-mentioned recorded information is obtained from the above-mentioned suction device when a predetermined action related to the drinking device is performed. obtained from a tasting device that uses a substrate to generate mist.

1: System

100A: Suction device

110: Power supply unit

111A: Power Department

112A: Sensor section

113A: Notification Department

114A: Memory Department

115A: Communications Department

116A: Control Department

120: Cartridge

121A: Heating section

122: Liquid guide

123: Reservoir

124: suction mouth

130: Fragrance imparting box

131: Aroma Source

180: Air flow path

181: Air inflow hole

182: Air outflow hole

190: Arrow

Claims (20)

A drinking and tasting device is provided with: The generating part uses the base material to generate mist; The memory department is the memory information; a power supply unit that stores and supplies the electric power required for the operation of the inhalation device; and a control unit, which controls the operation of the aforesaid tasting device, The control unit stores the record information in the memory unit, and executes predetermined processing on the record information stored in the memory unit when the remaining power of the power supply unit becomes less than a threshold value as a trigger, and the record information is being processed. Information obtained on the condition of the predetermined actions associated with the aforementioned tasting device. The tasting device of claim 1, wherein, The predetermined processing is to assign a predetermined flag to the recording information stored in the storage unit. The drinking device according to claim 2, further comprising: a communication unit for communicating with other devices, The control unit controls the communication unit by sending the recording information stored in the memory unit together with the assigned predetermined flag. The tasting device of claim 2, wherein, The control part is triggered by the start of charging of the power supply part, and deletes the recording information assigned with the predetermined flag from the memory part. The tasting device of claim 2, wherein, The control unit is triggered by the start of charging of the power supply unit, and deletes the information indicating the time when the record information is obtained, included in the record information to which the predetermined flag is assigned. The tasting device of claim 1, wherein, The predetermined processing is to delete the information included in the record information indicating the time when the record information was acquired. The tasting device of claim 1, wherein, The predetermined process deletes the recorded information from the memory. The tasting device of any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, The aforementioned control unit changes the value of the counter every time the unit time elapses, The record information includes the value of the counter at the first point in time when the predetermined operation was performed, as information indicating the time at which the predetermined operation was performed. The tasting device according to claim 8, further comprising: a communication unit for communicating with other devices, The communication unit transmits the record information stored in the memory unit at the second time point, and transmits the value of the counter at the second time point. The tasting device of any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein, The predetermined action includes the action of the generating unit to start generating mist. The tasting device of any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein, The aforementioned predetermined action includes the action of the user sucking the mist. The tasting device of any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein, The predetermined operation includes an operation of charging the power supply unit. The tasting device of any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein, The aforementioned control unit allows the generation of mist when the first condition is satisfied, The predetermined action includes an action that satisfies the first condition. The tasting device of any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein, The aforementioned control unit prohibits the generation of mist when the second condition is satisfied, The predetermined action includes an action satisfying the second condition. A terminal device is provided with: Communications Division, which communicates with other devices; and The control unit performs different processing on the record information received through the communication unit according to whether a predetermined flag is assigned to the record information. The case is obtained from the aforementioned inhalation device, which uses a substrate to generate mist. The terminal device according to claim 15, further comprising: a memory unit for storing information, The aforementioned control portion invalidates the aforementioned recorded information assigned with the aforementioned predetermined flag, and memorizes the aforementioned recorded information without the aforementioned predetermined flag assigned to the aforementioned storage portion. The terminal device according to claim 15 or 16, further comprising: an output unit for outputting information, The control unit controls the output unit so as to output the record information in different forms depending on whether or not the predetermined flag is assigned. The terminal device of claim 17, wherein, The control unit controls the output unit so as to output information indicating that the information is incorrect with respect to the information indicating the time at which the record information to which the predetermined flag is assigned is acquired. The terminal device of any one of claims 15 to 18, wherein, The aforementioned tasting device changes the value of the counter every time a unit of time elapses, The record information includes the value of the counter at the first point in time when the predetermined action is performed, The communication unit receives the value of the counter at the second time point when the drinking device sends the recording information, The control unit calculates the value corresponding to the first time point according to the value of the counter at the first time point, the value of the counter at the second time point, and the time when the communication unit receives the record information. time. A program for causing a computer that controls a terminal device that communicates with another device to perform the following steps: Depending on whether the recorded information received by the terminal device is assigned a predetermined flag, different processing is performed on the above-mentioned recorded information, and the above-mentioned recorded information is obtained from the above-mentioned suction device when a predetermined action related to the drinking device is performed. obtained from a tasting device that uses a substrate to generate mist.

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