TW202245632A - Information processing method, information processing terminal, and information processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a mechanism which enables various kinds of data transmission/reception between a user terminal and an inhaling device, and is capable of presenting objective information relating to inhaling of a user to the user in a specific and straightly understandable way. What is disclosed is an information processing method, comprising: a step of receiving, from an inhaling device, inhaling data relating to a series of puff acts of the inhaling device by a user; a step of processing the inhaling data and determining values of estimating parameters associated with the series of puff acts; a step of generating estimating information relating to the series of puff acts based on each value of the estimating parameters; and a step of displaying the estimating information.

Description

Information processing method, information processing terminal and information processing system

The disclosure relates to an information processing method, an information processing terminal and an information processing system.

An inhalation device for a user to inhale a fragrance is widely known. Such inhalation devices include mist (aerosol, also known as aerosol) generating devices or fragrance inhalation utensils. The so-called mist generating device refers to an electronic device product used to inhale the generated mist. The mist generating device is not limited, but includes, for example, electronic cigarettes, heated cigarettes, and medical nebulizers. In addition, the mist generating device includes so-called RRP (Reduced-Risk Products, Reduced-Risk Products) products that have the possibility of reducing the health risks associated with smoking for users.

Among such suction devices, there are those that cooperate with external devices (such as user terminals such as smart phones or charging devices, etc.). For example, Patent Documents 1 to 3 disclose a technology in which an external device obtains information about the taste device from the taste device and displays the information. In addition, Patent Document 4 discloses a technique in which a taste device communicates with a user terminal and operates the taste device based on parameters determined by input to the user terminal.

[Prior Art Literature]

[Patent Document]

Patent Document 1: International Publication No. 2017/053953 Handbook

Patent Document 2: International Publication No. 2020/026319 Handbook

Patent Document 3: International Publication No. 2019/198552 Handbook

Patent Document 4: International Publication No. 2019/104227 Handbook

Between the taste device and the user terminal, it is desirable to implement an information processing system capable of transmitting and receiving various data. In this case, it is preferable to present useful information on the user's taste to the user by processing the data on the user's taste on the user terminal side. In particular, the evaluation of the user's taste will help the user to objectively grasp his own taste tendency.

Therefore, one of the objects of the present disclosure is to provide a device capable of transmitting and receiving diverse data between the user terminal and the taste device, and capable of clearly and directly grasping objective information about the user's taste. Aspects to hint the user's architecture.

In order to solve the above problems, according to a certain aspect of the present disclosure, an information processing method is provided, the information processing method includes: receiving a series of pumping (puff) actions of the aforementioned tasting device performed by the user from the tasting device The steps of absorbing the taste data; processing the aforementioned taste data to determine the A step of establishing the values of evaluation parameters associated with the aforementioned series of puffing actions; a step of generating evaluation information about the aforementioned series of puffing actions according to the values of each of the aforementioned evaluation parameters; and a step of displaying the aforementioned evaluation information.

The aforementioned evaluation information may also include text information selected according to the values of the aforementioned evaluation parameters.

The aforementioned evaluation information may also include a combination of text information at least partially associated with the values of the aforementioned evaluation parameters.

The aforementioned evaluation information may also include a type of text information selected from a plurality of predetermined patterns of text information corresponding to a predetermined set of values of the aforementioned evaluation parameters.

In the step of displaying the aforementioned evaluation information, the values of the aforementioned evaluation parameters may also be displayed on each axis in the form of a radar chart.

The aforementioned evaluation information may also include more than two of the smoking period, the intensity of the smoking, the unit time of the puffing action, the number of puffing actions, and the interval between the puffing actions.

The aforementioned smoking data includes at least the number of pumping actions performed in the aforementioned series of pumping actions, and the information processing method may further include displaying process information in response to receiving the aforementioned sampling data B, and the aforementioned number of pumping actions is The steps are displayed graphically along the time series.

It may also include a step of receiving information of components detachably installed in the aforementioned tasting device, and the aforementioned evaluation information is further generated based on the information of the aforementioned components.

The information processing method may further include the step of displaying the information of the aforementioned constituent elements.

The information processing method may further include the step of receiving the location information of the aforementioned tasting device, and the aforementioned evaluation information is further generated based on the location information of the aforementioned tasting device.

The information processing method may further include a step of accepting input of setting content (profile) information about the heating action of the aforementioned tasting device, and the aforementioned evaluation information is further generated according to the aforementioned profile.

The information processing method may further include: a step of converting the aforementioned evaluation information, and a step of transmitting the aforementioned converted evaluation information to the aforementioned tasting device, and the aforementioned converted evaluation information is displayed on the aforementioned tasting device.

Moreover, according to a certain aspect of the present disclosure, an information processing terminal is provided, and the information processing terminal is equipped with: a receiving unit that receives from the tasting device about a series of suctions performed by the user on the aforementioned tasting device The suction data of the action; the processing part is to process the aforementioned suction data to determine the value of the evaluation parameter associated with the aforementioned series of pumping actions; the evaluation part is to generate information about the aforementioned Evaluation information of a series of pumping actions; and a display unit for displaying the aforementioned evaluation information.

Furthermore, according to a certain aspect of the present disclosure, an information processing system is provided. The information processing system includes an information processing terminal, a server device, and a suction device. The aforementioned information processing terminal includes: a receiving unit via the aforementioned server The device receives the sampling data about a series of suction actions performed by the user on the aforementioned sampling device; the processing unit processes the aforementioned sampling data to determine the evaluation parameters associated with the aforementioned series of suction actions value; the evaluation part is to generate evaluation information about the aforementioned series of pumping actions according to the value of each aforementioned evaluation parameter; and the display part is to display the aforementioned evaluation information; the aforementioned tasting device is equipped with: a sensor part, The aforementioned series of pumping actions are detected, and the aforementioned sucking data are obtained; and the communication part is configured to transmit the aforementioned sucking data to the aforementioned information processing terminal through the aforementioned server device.

The sensor part of the aforementioned tasting device can also detect the color information attached to the constituent elements of the aforementioned tasting device in a detachable manner, and the communication part of the aforementioned tasting device is the color information of the aforementioned constituent elements. The information is transmitted to the aforementioned server device. The aforementioned server device is equipped with an identification unit and a communication unit. The aforementioned identification unit identifies the aforementioned constituent elements based on the color information of the aforementioned constituent elements received from the aforementioned tasting device. The department transmits the information of the aforementioned constituent elements to the aforementioned information processing terminal, and the evaluation unit of the aforementioned information processing terminal generates the aforementioned evaluation information according to the information of the aforementioned constituent elements.

The location information of the aforementioned tasting device is identified through the network connected to the aforementioned tasting device, the aforementioned server device is equipped with a communication part, and the aforementioned communication part receives the location information of the aforementioned tasting device and transmits it to the aforementioned information processing terminal , the evaluation part of the aforementioned information processing terminal further generates the aforementioned evaluation information according to the location information of the aforementioned tasting device.

The aforementioned information processing terminal may further include an accepting unit that accepts input of setting content information about the heating operation of the aforementioned tasting device, and the evaluation unit of the aforementioned information processing terminal further generates the aforementioned evaluation information based on the aforementioned setting content information.

The aforementioned information processing terminal is further equipped with a transmission unit, and the aforementioned transmission unit transmits the aforementioned setting content information to the aforementioned sampling device through the aforementioned server device, and the communication unit of the aforementioned sampling device will reflect the aforementioned information in the aforementioned sampling device. The completion confirmation of setting content information is sent to the information processing terminal via the aforementioned server device, and the evaluation part of the information processing terminal generates the evaluation information according to the setting content information in response to the completion confirmation.

The aforementioned information processing terminal further includes a conversion unit that converts the aforementioned evaluation information, and the aforementioned information processing terminal further includes a transmission unit that transmits the aforementioned converted evaluation information through the aforementioned server. The server device transmits to the aforementioned tasting device, and the aforementioned tasting device is further equipped with a notification unit, and the aforementioned notification unit notifies the aforementioned user by displaying the aforementioned converted evaluation information.

The network connected with the above-mentioned suction device can also comply with the LPWA (Low Power Wide Area, Low Power Wide Area Network) wireless communication standard to limit the time and frequency of data transmission and reception in the above-mentioned suction device, as well as the amount of data communication.

To sum up, according to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a device that can perform diverse data transmission and reception between the taste device and the user terminal, and can clearly and directly grasp the objective information about the user's taste. to remind the user of the structure.

1: system

1a, 1b: Information processing system

21,31: Processor

22,32: Memory

23,33: storage device

24: Touch panel

25: Touch input unit

27,35: Communication interface

28: Camera Department

29,39: busbar

34: I/O interface

100, 100A, 100B, 100 ₁ , 100 ₂ : mist generating device

111A, 111B: power supply unit

112A, 112B, 112 ₁ , 112 ₂ : Sensor part

113A, 113B, 113 ₁ , 113 ₂ : Notification Department

114A, 114B: memory unit

115A, 115B, 115 ₁ , 115 ₂ , 210 ₁ , 210 ₂ , 310 ₁ , 310 ₂ : Department of Communications

116A, 116B, 116 ₁ , 116 ₂ : Control part

120: Replacement (cartridge)

121B: heating part

122: liquid guide

123: liquid storage department

124: suction nozzle

130: Replacement (cartridge)

131: Fragrance source

140: Keeping Department

141: Internal space

142: opening

143: bottom

144: heat insulation department

150: Rod base material

151: Substrate Department

152: Suction part

180: air flow path

181: Air inflow hole

182: Air outflow hole

200,200 ₁ ,200 ₂ : User terminal

205: Application

212 ₁ , 212 ₂ : Transmission Department

214 ₁ , 214 ₂ : Receiving Department

220 ₁ , 220 ₂ : Acceptance Department

230 ₁ , 230 ₂ : display unit

240 ₁ , 340 ₂ : Processing Department

250 ₁ , 350 ₂ : Evaluation Department

260 ₁ , 360 ₂ : conversion department

300,300 ₁ ,300 ₂ : Server

320 ₁ , 320 ₂ : Communication Management Department

400: External server

500,600,700: Internet

bt1: button

gr1: bar graphics

gr2: radar chart

i1~i3: display

tx1: text information

FIG. 1 is an overall schematic configuration diagram of the information processing system of this embodiment.

Fig. 2A is a schematic diagram of a configuration example of a mist generating device.

Fig. 2B is a schematic diagram of another configuration example of the mist generating device.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of an example of a hardware configuration of a user terminal.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of an example of a hardware configuration of a server.

FIG. 5 is a schematic flow chart of the communication from the user terminal to the aerosol (also known as aerosol) generating device.

Fig. 6 is a schematic functional configuration diagram of an example of the information processing system of the first embodiment.

Fig. 7 is a schematic processing flowchart of an example of the information processing system of the first embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a detailed flowchart of an example of the processing steps of a part of FIG. 7 .

FIG. 9 is a detailed flow chart showing an example of the processing steps of a part of FIG. 7 .

FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of an example screen displayed on a user terminal.

FIG. 11 is a detailed flowchart of a modified example of the processing procedure in FIG. 9 .

FIG. 12 is a detailed flowchart of a modified example of the processing procedure in FIG. 9 .

Fig. 13 is a table diagram of an example referred to in the processing steps of Fig. 12 .

Fig. 14 is a schematic functional configuration diagram of an example of the information processing system of the second embodiment.

Fig. 15 is a schematic processing flowchart of an example of the information processing system of the second embodiment.

The information processing method, information processing terminal, and information processing system of the implementation forms of the present disclosure are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the attached drawings, the same or similar reference signs are attached to the same or similar elements, and the description of the same or similar elements may be omitted in the description of each embodiment. In addition, as long as the features shown in a certain implementation form are not contradictory to each other, they can also be applied to other implementation forms. In addition, the drawings are merely schematic and do not necessarily match actual dimensions, ratios, and the like. Among the drawings, there are also parts where the relationship or the ratio of the mutual dimensions is different.

<1. Overall configuration example>

FIG. 1 is a schematic overall configuration diagram of an information processing system of an implementation type. One example of the system 1 includes a mist generating device 100 , a user terminal 200 , a server 300 , an external server 400 , and networks 500 , 600 , and 700 .

The mist generating device 100 is an example of an inhalation device, and is an electronic device product that generates mist for a user to inhale or a mist endowed with a fragrance. The mist generating device 100 will belong to the The tasting data of the actual performance of the tasting performed by the user is transmitted to the user terminal 200 via the external server 400 and the server 300 spontaneously and/or in response to a request from the user terminal 200 .

Hereinafter, the user's tasting of the mist generated by the mist generating device 100 is also referred to as "tasting" or "puffing". In addition, the action of sucking and tasting by the user is also referred to as "puffing action" hereinafter. The continuous and repeated pumping actions of a plurality of pumping actions constitute one portion of tasting performed by the user. This is also called "a series of pumping movements". In addition, a series of puffing actions typically consists of about 12 puffing actions. In addition, typically, each puffing action is about 2 seconds on average, and the time interval between two consecutive puffing actions is about 10 to 20 seconds on average.

The user terminal 200 is an example of an information processing terminal, and is an information processing terminal that receives various information from the outside and executes the application program 205 . For example, the user terminal 200 will generate and display evaluation information by processing the taste data about a series of puffing actions received from the mist generating device 100 .

The server 300 is an example of a server device, and acts on the user terminal 200 and the mist generating device 100 as a Web (web) server and/or an application server. In other words, the server 300 provides the application program 205 to the user through the Web. In addition, the server 300 cooperates with the application program 205 of the user terminal 200 and the mist generator 100 to manage various data about the user and the mist generator 100 . Furthermore, management of communication with the external server 400 and the like are performed. In addition, part of the functions and processing of the application program 205 may also be executed by the server 300 .

The external server 400 is an example of an external server device, and relays data communication between the mist generating device 100 and the server 300 . For example, the external server 400 transmits the inhalation data about a series of inhalation actions performed by the user from the mist generating device 100 to the server 300 .

In addition, both the server 300 and the external server 400 can be configured by general-purpose computers such as workstations and personal computers. The server 300 and the external server 400 may be constituted by a plurality of computers, or may be an aggregate of computers having various functions such as a gateway, a database, and a web server. In addition, those skilled in the art understand that the server 300 and the external server 400 can be logically implemented by cloud computing.

The network 500 connects the user terminal 200 and the server 300 wirelessly, and in one example, it is preferably an Internet network.

The network 600 connects the server 300 and the external server 400 by wireless, and is preferably set as an Internet network in one example.

The network 700 is connected between the external server 400 and the mist generating device 100 by wireless. Here, it is preferably set as a communication network following the LPWA wireless communication standard or a wireless communication standard with the same communication restrictions (see to be described later).

The system 1 constitutes a so-called IoT (Internet-of-Things, Internet of Things) system. For example, in an IoT system, the mist generating device 100 can constitute an IoT device, the external server 400 can constitute an IoT server (and an IoT gateway), and the network 700 can constitute an IoT network. In addition, the server 300 may constitute an application server. In particular, since the mist generating device 100 transmits and receives data in a communication manner that follows the LPWA wireless communication standard or a wireless communication standard with the same restrictions, the communication from the user terminal 200 to the mist generating device 100 is performed in an asynchronous manner. way to execute.

In addition, in addition to what is shown in FIG. 1, the mist generating device 100 can also communicate with the user terminal through a short-range communication interface (interface) such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) (Bluetooth) and BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy, Bluetooth Low Energy). 200 for data communication directly. In addition, the mist generating device 100 The data communication with the user terminal 200 can be performed by combining the direct communication and the direct data communication via the Internet via the aforementioned various servers 300 and 400 .

The hardware configuration of each of the mist generating device 100 , the user terminal 200 , the server 300 , and the external server 400 included in the system 1 will be described below.

<1-1. Tasting device>

FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B are schematic diagrams of a configuration example of a mist generating device 100 as an example of a tasting device. The mist generating device 100 can be, for example, a heating type aroma inhaler, and can also include various inhaling devices that generate mist for the user to inhale or mist endowed with fragrance. In addition, the resulting inhalation components may contain, in addition to mist, gases such as invisible vapors.

(1) First configuration example

FIG. 2A is a schematic diagram schematically showing a first configuration example of the mist generating device 100 . As shown in FIG. 2A , the mist generating device 100A of this structural example includes a power supply unit 110 , a cartridge (also known as a cartridge) 120 , and a fragrance 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 portion 121A, a liquid guide portion 122 , and a liquid storage portion 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 fragrance imparting cartridge 130 .

In addition, both the cartridge 120 and the fragrance imparting cartridge 130 are examples of "refills" to be described later. In this embodiment, at least a part of one or both of the refills 120 and 130 is attached with a color corresponding to the type of the refill. In addition, what is attached with the color of a corresponding type is not limited to a replacement|exchange, Arbitrary components installed in 100 A of mist generating apparatuses may be sufficient.

The power supply unit 111A stores electric power. In addition, 111 A of power supply parts supply electric power to each component of 100 A of mist generating apparatuses according to the control by 116 A of control parts. The power supply unit 111A can be constituted by, for example, a rechargeable battery such as a lithium-ion secondary battery.

The sensor part 112A acquires various information about the mist generator 100A. The sensor unit 112A may also include a pressure sensor such as a microphone capacitance, a flow sensor, or a temperature sensor, etc., so as to obtain the value accompanying the user's sucking. In addition, the sensor unit 112A may also include an input device such as a button or a switch that receives input of information from the user.

In addition, the sensor part 112A may also include a color sensor, which is used to detect the components (including the replacement 130 ) attached to the mist generating device 100A in a detachable manner. The color corresponding to the type of the component. The color sensor may also include a sensor capable of detecting the intensity of a white LED (Light Emitting Diode) and each of the three primary colors of RGB. Alternatively, the color sensor may also include a light sensor capable of detecting LEDs and light intensity that can individually emit each of the three primary colors of RGB. In addition, the sensor unit 112A includes a sensor capable of detecting, for example, replacement or detachment of a component. Such sensors may also include touch sensors that detect assembly and disassembly of components. Alternatively, the mist generating device 100A may use a configuration for detecting a color attached to a component corresponding to the type of the component, and detect disassembly of the component when a predetermined color is detected.

The notification unit 113A notifies the user of information. The notification unit 113A may include, for example, a light emitting device that emits light, a display device that displays images and/or text, an audio output device that outputs sound, or a vibration device that vibrates.

The memory unit 114A stores various information for the operation of the mist generating device 100A. The storage unit 114A is constituted by, for example, a non-volatile storage medium such as a flash memory. The memory unit 114A may also include a volatile memory that provides a working area for the control unit 116A to control.

As mentioned above, the communication part 115A includes a communication interface (including a communication module) that complies with the LPWA wireless communication standard or a wireless communication standard with the same communication restrictions. In addition, the communication unit 115A may also be a communication interface capable of performing communication conforming to any other wired or wireless communication standards. For example, Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark) (Bluetooth), or the like can be used.

The control unit 116A functions as an arithmetic processing device and a control device, and controls the entire operation in the mist generating device 100A according to various programs. The control unit 116A is realized by, for example, electronic circuits such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit, central processing unit) and a microprocessor (micro processor).

The liquid storage part 123 stores mist gas sources. The mist is generated by atomizing the mist source. The source of the mist is, for example, polyalcohols such as glycerin and propylene glycol, and liquids such as water. The aerosol source system may contain tobacco-derived or non-tobacco-derived flavor components. When the mist generating device 100A is a medical inhaler such as a nebulizer, the mist source may contain medicine.

The liquid guide part 122 guides and holds the mist source belonging to the liquid stored in the liquid storage part 123 from the liquid storage part 123 . The liquid guide part 122 is, for example, 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 guided by the capillary effect of the liquid-absorbent wick.

The heating unit 121A generates mist by heating the mist source to atomize the mist source. In the example shown in FIG. 2A , the heating unit 121A is configured as a coil, and is wound around the liquid guide unit 122 . When the heating part 121A generates heat, the mist source held by the liquid guide part 122A is heated and atomized to generate mist. The heating unit 121A generates heat when powered by the power supply unit 111A.

As an example, when the sensor part 112A detects that the user has started a series of suction actions and has input predetermined information (for example, the party who has accepted the pressing of the button provided on the mist generating device 100A) Or when both sides are powered. Conversely, the power supply can also be stopped when the sensor unit 112A detects that the user has finished a series of puffing actions or has input predetermined information, or both.

The fragrance source 131 is a component for imparting a fragrance component to the mist. Flavor source 131 may also comprise tobacco-derived or non-tobacco-derived flavor components.

The air flow path 180 is a flow path of air for the user to inhale. The air flow path 180 has a tubular structure including an air inflow hole 181 which is an inlet of air into the air flow path 180 and an air outlet hole 182 which is an outlet for air to flow out of the air flow path 180 . In the middle of the air flow path 180, the liquid guide part 122 is arranged on the upstream side (the side close to the air inflow hole 181), and 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 as the user tastes is mixed with the mist generated by the heating part 121A, and is sent to the air outflow hole 182 through the fragrance source 131 as shown by the arrow 190 . When the mixed fluid of mist and air passes through the fragrance source 131, the fragrance component contained in the fragrance source 131 is imparted to the mist.

The suction nozzle 124 is a component for the user to hold when sucking. In the suction nozzle 124, an air outflow hole 182 is arranged. The user holds the suction nozzle 124 for inhalation, thereby introducing the mixed fluid of mist and air into the oral cavity.

In summary, the configuration example of the mist generator 100A has been described. Of course, the configuration of the mist generator 100A is not limited to the above, and various configurations exemplified below may be employed.

As an example, the mist generating device 100A may also include a fragrance imparting cartridge 130 . At this time, the cartridge case 120 is provided with a suction nozzle 124 .

As another example, the mist generating device 100A may also include multiple types of mist sources. It is also possible to generate other types of mist by mixing multiple types of mist generated from multiple types of mist sources in the air flow path 180 to cause a chemical reaction.

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

(2) Second configuration example

FIG. 2B is a schematic diagram schematically showing a second configuration example of the mist generating device 100 . As shown in FIG. 2B, the mist generating 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 the heat insulation part 144.

Each of 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 corresponding to those included in the mist generating device 100A of the first configuration example. The elements are the same. In particular, as mentioned above, the communication unit 115B includes a communication interface (including a communication module) conforming to the LPWA wireless communication standard or a wireless communication standard with the same communication restrictions.

The holding part 140 has an internal space 141 , and holds a stick-shaped base material 150 while accommodating a part of the stick-shaped base material 150 in the internal space 141 . In addition, the rod-shaped base material 150 is also an example of "refill". The holding part 140 has an opening 142 connecting the internal space 141 to the outside, and holds the rod-shaped base material 150 inserted into the internal space 141 through the opening 142 . For example, the holding part 140 is a cylindrical body having the opening 142 and the bottom 143 as bottom surfaces, and defines a columnar internal space 141 . The holding part 140 also has the function of defining the flow path of the air supplied to the rod-shaped base material 150 . The air inlet, which is the inlet of the air into the flow path, is arranged at the bottom 143, for example. On the other hand, the air outflow hole which is the outlet for air outflow from this flow path is the opening 142 .

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

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. 2B , the heating portion 121B is formed into a thin film, and is disposed so as to cover the outer periphery of the holding portion 140 . Furthermore, when the heating unit 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 part 144 prevents heat transfer from the heating part 121B to other components. For example, the heat insulating part 144 is comprised with a vacuum heat insulating material, an aerogel (aerogel) heat insulating material, etc. FIG.

In summary, the configuration example of the mist generator 100B has been described. Of course, the configuration of the mist generator 100B is not limited to the above, and various configurations exemplified below may be employed.

As an example, the heating part 121B may be configured in a blade shape, and may be arranged so as to protrude from the bottom 143 of the holding part 140 into the internal space 141 . At this time, the blade-shaped heating part 121B is inserted into the base material part 151 of the rod-shaped base material 150, and heats the base material part 151 of the rod-shaped base material 150 from inside. As another example, the heating part 121B may be arranged to cover the bottom 143 of the holding part 140 . In addition, the heating part 121B can also be a combination of two or more of the first heating part covering the outer periphery of the holding part 140, the blade-shaped second heating part, and the third heating part covering the bottom 143 of the holding part 140. to form.

As another example, the holding part 140 may also include an opening and closing mechanism such as a hinge, which opens and closes a part of the housing forming the internal space 141 . Furthermore, the holding part 140 can also be opened and closed The shell pinches the rod-shaped base material 150 inserted into the internal space 141 . At this time, the heating unit 121B may be provided at the nip position in the holding unit 140 to heat while pressing the rod-shaped base material 150 .

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

In addition, the mist generating device 100B can also further include the heating part 121A, the liquid guide part 122, the liquid storage part 123, and the air flow path 180 of the first configuration example, and the air flow hole 182 of the air flow path 180 can also be used as an inflow hole. The air of the internal space 141 flows into the hole. At this time, the mixed fluid of the mist and air generated by the heating part 121A flows into the inner space 141 and further mixes with the mist generated by the heating part 121B, and reaches the user's oral cavity.

<1-2. Information processing terminal>

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of an example of a hardware configuration of a user terminal 200 as an example of an information processing terminal. The user terminal 200 can be, for example, an electronic device product such as a smart phone, a tablet terminal, a laptop computer, or a personal computer. In addition, the example of the user terminal 200 shown in FIG. 3 is assumed to be a smart phone.

The user terminal 200 is equipped with a processor (processor) 21 , a memory 22 , a storage device (storage) 23 , a touch panel (touch panel) 24 , a communication interface 27 , and a camera unit 28 . These elements are electrically connected to each other via a bus 29 .

The processor 21 is an arithmetic processing device that controls information processing, and executes control of data transmission and reception among various elements, and an information processing method of an implementation type. For example, the processor 21 is a CPU, and executes programs such as the application program 205 stored in the storage device 23 and deployed in the memory 22 to execute an information processing method of an embodiment. In addition, the processor 21 of the user terminal 200 may include a GPU (Graphical Processing Unit, Graphical Processing Unit) and the like in addition to the CPU.

Memory 22 comprises: main memory, which is realized by volatile memory devices such as DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory, dynamic random access memory); and auxiliary memory, which is realized by flash memory or HDD (Hard Disc Drive, hard disk drive) and other non-volatile memory devices. The memory 22 is used as a work area (work area) of the processor 21, etc., and stores the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) and various settings executed when the OS (operating system) starts up. Information etc.

The storage device 23 stores programs, OS, etc. for the processor 21 to process information. In addition, it is also possible to construct a database storing various data used for program execution in the storage device 23 .

The touch panel 24 constitutes an input/output interface. The touch panel 24 constitutes a touch input unit 25 and a display unit 26 . The touch input unit 25 accepts a user's touch operation on the touch panel 24 . The display unit 26 is realized by a liquid crystal display or the like.

The communication interface 27 connects the user terminal 200 to the network 500 and communicates with external devices headed by the server 300 . The communication interface 27 is, for example, equipped with the third generation mobile communication system (3G), the fourth generation mobile communication system (4G), the fifth generation mobile communication system (5G), LTE (Long Term Evolution, long-term evolution technology), wireless LAN (Local Area Network, local area network) and other communication specifications communication modules. The communication module is wirelessly connected to a network such as WiFi or the Internet. In addition, the communication interface 27 may also include short-distance communication interfaces such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) (Bluetooth) and BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) to directly communicate with external devices.

The camera unit 28 is constituted by a front camera or a rear camera in the user terminal 200 . In other words, the camera unit 28 has a camera function, and stores images or videos captured by the user in the storage device 53 and the like.

The bus bar 29 connects various elements, such as transmitting address signals, data signals, and control signals. Those skilled in the art understand that the user terminal 200 may include various elements in addition to these elements. For example, location information acquisition means for acquiring the location of the user terminal 200, and activity mass acquisition means for acquiring the user's activity level (such as the number of steps or moving distance) may also be included.

<1-3. Server device>

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a hardware configuration of a server 300 as an example of a server device. The server 300 is equipped with a processor 31 , a memory 32 , a storage device 33 , an I/O interface 34 , and a communication interface 35 , and these elements are electrically connected to each other through a bus bar 39 .

The processor 31, the memory 32, the storage device 33, the communication interface 35, and the bus 39 are substantially the same as the processor 21, the memory 22, the storage device 23, and the communication interface in the user terminal 200 shown in FIG. 3 27, and bus bar 29 are identical. In the server 300, the I/O interface 34 receives input from an information input device such as a mouse and a keyboard, and also performs output to an output device such as a display.

In addition, the hardware configuration of the external server 400 as an example of the external server device is also substantially the same as that of the server 300 .

<1-4. Data communication between the suction device and the external server device>

As mentioned above, the network 700 between the mist generating device 100 and the external server 400 follows the LPWA wireless communication specification or a wireless communication specification with the same restrictions (hereinafter also collectively referred to as "LPWA wireless communication specification") ) communication network. In addition, in the LPWA wireless communication standard, Sigfox or LoRA-WAN (Wide Area Network, wide area network) can be used. In other words, the mist generating device 100 is equipped with a communication module conforming to the LPWA wireless communication standard, and the data communication between the external server 400 and the mist generating device 100 is carried out through a communication protocol conforming to the LPWA wireless communication standard.

The data communication between the mist generating device 100 and the external server 400 will be described below. In addition, in the following description, Sigfox is used as an example of the LPWA wireless communication standard. The network 700 using Sigfox is a wireless private network using the 920MHz frequency band. In order to access the network 700, the mist generating device 100 is equipped with a Sigfox communication module. In addition, the external server 400 (operated by Sigfox company) constitutes a Sigfox server/cloud. In addition, those skilled in the art understand that the LPWA wireless communication standard is not limited to Sigfox, and can also be implemented for any communication standard with the same limitations.

The data communication between the mist generating device 100 and the external server 400 is one-to-one communication between the mist generating device 100 and the external server 400, and is based on the communication protocol stipulated by Sigfox. In addition, the device ID used to uniquely identify the device is associated with the communication module mounted on the mist generating device 100 .

First, the mist generating device 100 uses the device ID to make a communication request to the external server 400 . The communication request is periodically transmitted from the mist generating device 100 to the external server 400 in order to allow the external server 400 to perform data communication from the external server 400 to the mist generating device 100 (in the opposite direction). In other words, the external server 400 is triggered by receiving a communication request from the mist generating device 100 to perform data communication with the mist generating device 100 . In other words, the external server 400 will not initiate data communication with the mist generating device 100 spontaneously.

When receiving the communication request from the mist generating device 100, the external server 400 records the device ID of the mist generating device 100, and permits data communication with the mist generating device 100 during the entire predetermined permission period. The external server 400 will only pass the data from the server 300 to the mist generating device 100 once during the permission period.

In this way, several time and/or frequency restrictions are stipulated in the data communication between the mist generating device 100 and the external server 400, including, for example, the following.

(a) Only a predetermined number of transmissions of communication requests by the mist generating device 100 are allowed within a predetermined period (for example, up to 140 times per day, that is, at an interval of about 10 minutes).

(b) Permitting data communication with the mist generating device 100 by the external server 400 only within a predetermined permission period at each predetermined time interval (for example, setting a permission period of 10 seconds every 10 minutes).

(c) Only a predetermined number of data communications with the mist generating device 100 by the external server 400 are allowed within a predetermined period (for example, limited to only 4 times a day at most).

In addition, in addition to the above-mentioned limitations, those skilled in the art will of course understand that there is a limit to the amount of data communication for one data transmission and reception. For example, in the data communication from the external server 400 to the mist generating device 100, the data area is limited to 8 bytes or less.

<1-5. Data communication between external server device and server device>

In the data communication between the external server 400 and the server 300, HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol) communication is performed via the network 600 (such as the Internet). As mentioned above, in the LPWA wireless communication specification, since there are restrictions on the data communication between the mist generating device 100 and the external server 400, in order to be able to cope with the restrictions, the server 300 must be designed as an application server. function of the device.

In addition, the external server 400 can obtain the location information of the mist generating device 100 from the base station constituting the network 700 connected to the mist generating device 100 . The location information of the mist generating device 100 can be transmitted from the external server 400 to the server 300 , and can be further transmitted to the user terminal 200 . In other words, The information processing system allows the user terminal 200 to obtain the current location information of the mist generating device 100 by utilizing the network 700 complying with the LPWA wireless communication standard.

<1-6. Example of the processing flow of data communication from the information processing terminal to the sucking device>

Here is an example of information processing under the aforementioned data communication restrictions. FIG. 5 shows an example of processing steps for the user to use the user terminal 200 to perform various data communications from the user terminal 200 to the mist generating device 100 . Examples of data communication are not limited to this, but include the transmission of action setting data such as setting content information about the heating operation of the mist generating device 100 and the transmission of notification data for notifying information to the mist generating device 100 . Here, for simplicity, the illustration of the external server 400 shown in FIG. 1 is omitted.

First, the user terminal 200 receives a data communication request for the mist generating device 100 from the user, and transmits the data to be sent to the mist generating device 100 to the server 300 (step S1).

The server 300 receiving the transmission data judges the applicable communication restriction according to the data communication restriction, and waits for the transfer of the transmission data of the mist generating device 100 (step S2). The so-called limitation of data communication refers to, for example, the allowed frequency and/or period of data communication, which are related to the limitation of data communication of the mist generating device 100 in the aforementioned LPWA wireless communication specification.

On the other hand, the mist generating device 100 continuously and periodically (for example, 140 times a day/about once every 10 minutes) transmits the communication request (step S3). The communication request is received by the server 300 via the external server 400 .

The server 300 confirms the communication request from the mist generating device 100 . Furthermore, if there is waiting transmission data that should be transferred to the mist generating device 100, as a response to the communication request, the transmission data is transferred to the mist generating device 100 in conjunction with the restriction release (step S4).

The transmission data transmitted in step S4 is received by the mist generating device 100 via the external server 400 (step S5). Furthermore, the mist generating device 100 executes actions determined according to the received data (step S6).

The mist generating device 100 preferably sends a confirmation of the completion of the operation back to the user terminal 200 (not shown) in response to step S6. The reason is that due to the limitation of data communication, there will be a time delay between the user terminal 200 performing data communication and the operation performed in the mist generating device 100 . In other words, there is a possibility that the user terminal 200 cannot properly grasp the status and result of the execution of the operation in the mist generating device 100 .

In this way, the data communication from the user terminal 200 to the mist generating device 100 will be performed in an asynchronous manner according to the limitation of the LPWA wireless communication standard.

The processing of several information processing systems of the implementation types will be described in detail below. The information processing system includes a mist generating device 100 , a user terminal 200 , and a server 300 , and various data transmission and reception can be performed between the mist generating device 100 and the user terminal 200 via the server 300 . In addition, by dynamically generating objective evaluation information about the user's taste, not only can the actual performance data of the taste be presented to the user, but also the information can be clearly and directly grasped by the user. Information about the actual performance of the use of the mist generating device 100 is prompted. In this way, the user can be further encouraged to use the mist generating device 100 .

<2. The first implementation type>

The information processing system 1a of the first embodiment will now be described with reference to FIG. 6 to FIG. 13 .

<2-1. Example of functional configuration>

FIG. 6 is a schematic block diagram showing the functional configuration installed in the information processing system 1a of the first embodiment. Specifically, the information processing system 1a includes: the mist generating device 100 ₁ shown in FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B , the user terminal 200 ₁ shown in FIG. 3 , and the server 300 ₁ shown in FIG. 4 .

FIG. 6 shows the main functional configuration installed on each element of the mist generating device 100 ₁ , the user terminal 200 ₁ , and the server 300 ₁ in blocks. Here, for the sake of simplicity, the illustration of the external server 400 shown in FIG. 1 is omitted. In addition, those skilled in the art should understand that the functional configuration is not limited to this, and can be added, deleted, changed, etc. arbitrarily.

The mist generating device 100 ₁ is equipped with a sensor unit 112 ₁ , a notification unit 113 ₁ , a communication unit 115 ₁ , and a control unit 116 ₁ as shown in FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B .

The sensor unit 1121 detects _a series of puffing actions performed by the user, and obtains the tasting data related to the series of puffing actions. In addition, the sensor part 1121 detects the color information attached to the constituent elements of the mist generating device ₁₀₀₁ in _a detachable manner.

The notification unit 1131 includes _a display device for displaying images and/or text. For example, information input by the user through the user terminal 200 ₁ may also be received, and the information may be displayed on the notification unit 113 ₁ . _In addition, the notification unit 1131 notifies the user by receiving evaluation information from the user terminal ₂₀₀₁ and displaying it.

The communication unit 115 ₁ transmits the sucking data about a series of pumping actions performed by the user to the user terminal 200 _{1 via the server 300 1 .} In addition, the communication unit 115 ₁ transmits the color information attached to the component to the server 300 ₁ . Furthermore, the communication unit ₁₁₅₁ receives the setting content information _about the heating operation transmitted from the user terminal 2001, and sends the confirmation of the completion of the setting reflecting the setting content information to the user terminal via the server ₃₀₀₁ . 200 ₁ .

The control unit 116 controls the operation of the mist generator ₁₀₀₁ . For example, by using the setting content information and reflecting the setting of the setting content information, operation setting is performed in the mist generating device 100 ₁ . In addition, the control unit 116 ₁ causes the notification unit 113 ₁ to notify the information received from the user terminal 200 ₁ . Moreover, the control unit 116 ₁ is for the sensor unit 112 ₁ to detect a series of puffing actions performed by the user, and to obtain the puffing data related to the series of puffing actions.

The user terminal 200 ₁ includes a communication unit 210 ₁ , a receiving unit 220 ₁ , a display unit 230 ₁ , a processing unit 240 ₁ , an evaluation unit 250 ₁ , and a conversion unit 260 ₁ .

The communication unit 210 ₁ is constituted by the communication interface 27 and includes a transmission unit 212 ₁ and a reception unit 214 ₁ .

The transmission unit 212 ₁ of the communication unit 210 ₁ transmits the setting content information about the heating operation of the mist generating device 100 ₁ to the mist generating device 100 _{1 via the server 300 1 .} In addition, the transmission unit 212 ₁ transmits the converted assessment information to the mist generating device 100 _{1 via the server 300 1 .}

The receiving unit 214 ₁ of the communication unit 210 ₁ receives from the mist generating device 100 ₁ the inhalation data about a series of pumping actions performed by the user on the mist generating device 100 ₁ . In addition, the receiving unit ₂₁₄₁ can also receive from the server 3001 the position information of the mist generating device ₁₀₀₁ , the information _of the constituent elements installed in the mist generating device ₁₀₀₁ , and the settings reflected in the mist generating device ₁₀₀₁ . One or more of completion confirmation of setting of information.

The receiving unit ₂₂₀₁ is constituted by the touch panel 24 (especially the touch input unit 25), the camera unit 28, voice input means (not shown), etc., and receives various information through the input operation performed by the user. input of. For example, an input of setting content information on heating operation is accepted from the user as a request for operation setting of the mist generating device 100 ₁ .

The display unit ₂₃₀₁ is constituted by the touch panel 24 (in particular, the display unit 26). _The display unit 2301 displays various information including history information, evaluation information, and inhalation data about the user's use of the mist generating device ₁₀₀₁ .

The processing unit 2401 processes the smoking data, and determines the value of the evaluation parameter associated with _a series of puffing actions.

The evaluation unit 2501 generates evaluation information about _a series of pumping actions according to the value of the evaluation parameter. In addition, the evaluation unit 2501 may also generate evaluation information based on _one or more pieces of information among the information of the constituent elements, the position information of the mist generating device ₁₀₀₁ , and the setting content information.

_The conversion unit 2601 converts the evaluation information to be notified by the mist generating device 100 . In other words, the converted evaluation information is transmitted to the mist generating device 100 ₁ . By converting the evaluation information, it is possible to comply with the communication volume limit (for example, maximum 8 bytes) of the data transmission of the LPWA wireless communication standard.

The server 300 ₁ includes a communication unit 310 ₁ , a communication management unit 320 ₁ , and an identification unit 330 ₁ .

The communication unit 310 ₁ is formed by the communication interface 35 . For example, the communication unit 3101 receives _one or more of the inhalation data, the color information of the constituent elements, and the confirmation of the completion of the settings reflecting the setting content information in the mist generating device ₁₀₀₁ from the mist generating device ₁₀₀₁ . In addition, the communication unit 310 ₁ receives the location information of the mist generating device 100 ₁ identified by the network 700 connected to the mist generating device 100 ₁ from the external server 400 and transmits it to the user terminal 200 ₁ . Furthermore, the communication unit 310 ₁ transmits the information of the constituent elements to the user terminal 200 ₁ . Furthermore, the communication unit 310 ₁ receives the converted evaluation information from the user terminal 200 ₁ and transmits it to the mist generating device 100 ₁ .

The communication management unit 320 ₁ is constituted by the processor 31 . As mentioned above, the communication management unit 3201 manages the data transmission and reception between the communication unit ₃₁₀₁ and the external server 400 according to the predetermined restrictions of the _LPWA wireless communication standard (for example, steps S2 and S4 in FIG. 5 ).

The identification unit 330 ₁ is constituted by the processor 31 . _The recognition unit 3301 recognizes the constituent elements based on the color information of the constituent elements received from the mist generating device ₁₀₀₁ . Specifically, the server 300 ₁ is provided with a color information conversion table, and the identification unit 330 ₁ preferably refers to the color information conversion table to identify the component from the color information of the component. The information about the identified constituent elements includes information about the replacements 120,130. In one example, the information on the refill may include one or more of information on the packaging of the refill and information on the characteristics of the scent achieved by the refill.

<2-2. Example of processing flow>

The processing flow of an example of the information processing system 1a of this embodiment will now be described with reference to FIG. 7 to FIG. 9 . Specifically, it shows an example of processing steps for generating evaluation information about a series of puffing actions of the mist generating device 100 ₁ performed by the user and displaying it on the user terminal 200 ₁ . Fig. 7 is a processing flowchart of an example of the information processing system 1a of this embodiment. 8 and 9 are detailed flowcharts of the processing steps of a portion of FIG. 7 .

In addition, each processing step shown in the flowchart of this specification is only an example, and may include arbitrary other processing steps without being limited to this, and may omit a part of processing steps. In addition, those skilled in the art understand that the order of each processing step is only an example, and it is not limited thereto, and may be made in any order, or may be executed in parallel.

In order to use the mist generating device 100 ₁ , the user first installs the components such as the refills 120, 130 in a mountable manner. Next, the user uses the mist generating device ₁₀₀₁ to perform a series of suction actions.

_The sensor unit 1121 detects the color information attached to the constituent elements, and obtains, for example, RGB values (step S11a). In addition, the sensor unit 1121 detects _a series of puffing actions performed by the user, and obtains the puffing data related to the puffing actions (step S12a).

Here, the taste data includes the values of a plurality of characteristic parameters associated with a series of puffing actions. The characteristic parameters can include: the power supply time covering a series of suction actions, the air flow or temperature change in a series of suction actions, the period required for the suction action in a series of suction actions, and the series of suction actions One or more parameters in the number of puffs. In addition, the characteristic parameter may include the start time of a series of pumping actions. In addition, those skilled in the art understand that the characteristic parameters are not limited thereto.

The power supply period covering a series of puffing operations is, for example, the period from when a button provided in the mist generating device ₁₀₀₁ is pressed and the power is turned on, to when the button is pressed again and the power is turned off. Or it is the period of power supply from the time when the user starts a series of puffing actions is detected until the end of the series of puffing actions is detected. In addition, this period may not include a so-called pre-heating period until the user can start the puffing action. In addition, the power supply period is measured by _a timer built in the control unit 1161.

The air flow in a series of suction actions is measured by the flow sensor _of the sensor part 1121. Alternatively, the amount of temperature change during a series of puffing actions is measured by the temperature sensor of the sensor unit 112 ₁ .

The period required for the pumping action in a series of pumping actions is the period during which the user actually performs the pumping action covering the series of pumping actions. For example, the period during which the pumping action is recognized by the flow sensor or the temperature sensor of the sensor unit 112 ₁ based on the value thereof is measured by a timer.

The number of puffs in a series of puffs is the number of puffs actually performed by the user. For example, the flow sensor or the temperature sensor _of the counting sensor part 1121 recognizes the number of puffing actions according to its value.

The starting time of a series of pumping actions is the number of times the user actually performs the pumping actions, and is specified by a timer.

Next, the communication unit 1151 transmits the color information and taste data _of the components acquired in steps S11a and S12a (step S13a). Specifically, the communication unit 115 ₁ transmits the taste data to the user terminal 200 _{1 via the server 300 1 .} In addition, the communication unit 115 ₁ transmits the color information of the components to the server 300 ₁ .

_The communication unit 3101 _of the server 3001 receives the color information of the component. In response to this, the recognition unit 3301 _of the server 3001 recognizes the constituent elements based on the color information of the constituent elements, and specifies the information of the constituent elements (step _S31a ). Next, the communication unit 310 ₁ transmits the information of the designated component to the user terminal 200 ₁ (step S32a).

On the other hand, the receiving unit 2141 _of the user terminal 2001 receives the inhalation data related to _a series of inhalation actions performed by the user in the mist generating device ₁₀₀₁ (step S21a).

Next, the display unit 2301 can update and display the history information according to the taste data (step _S22a ). The history information is preferably, for example, correlating the number of puffs included in the puffing data with the start time of a series of puffs, and displaying them in a graph along the time series.

Next, the processing unit 2401 processes the smoking data to determine the value of the evaluation parameter associated with _a series of puffing actions (step S23a).

In detail, as shown in FIG. 8, in step _S23a , firstly, the processing unit 2401 processes the smoking data, and determines the values of a plurality of evaluation parameters associated with a series of puffing actions (step S231) . Here, the evaluation parameters are associated with the aforementioned characteristic parameters contained in the taste data. The evaluation parameters are not limited thereto, but may include two or more of puffing duration, puffing intensity, unit time of puffing action, number of puffing actions, and puffing action interval. In addition, it is preferable that the values of the evaluation parameters be numerically represented on the same basis, for example, it is preferable to classify them in 256 stages from 0 to 255.

The tasting period is the tasting time covering a series of pumping actions, and is the overall time of each tasting performed by the user. Specifically, the sucking period is associated with the power supply period in a series of pumping actions among the characteristic parameters. The value of the sampling period can be set in seconds or minutes. For example, when the unit is set in seconds, the sampling period can be rounded up to a value in units of 10 seconds that can be set in the range from the minimum of 0 seconds to the maximum of 2550 seconds.

The intensity of the suction is related to the air flow or temperature variation in a series of suction actions among the characteristic parameters. For example, when it is associated with the air flow, the strength of the taste is preferably a predetermined maximum air flow, and the air flow is graded in 256 steps ranging from 0 to 255.

The unit time of the puffing action is the average time of one puffing action in a series of puffing actions. Specifically, the unit time of the puffing action is associated with the period required for the puffing action in the series of puffing actions and the number of puffs in the series of puffing actions, which is one of the characteristic parameters. In other words, the unit time of the puffing action is an average value obtained by dividing the number of puffs by the period required for the puffing action, and the unit can be set in seconds. Specifically, the unit time of the puffing action can be a value in units of 0.01 seconds from a minimum of 0 seconds to a maximum of 2.55 seconds.

The number of puffs is associated with the number of puffs in a series of puffs in one of the characteristic parameters. The number of puff actions can be set to a value ranging from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 255, for example.

In one example, the puffing action interval can be dynamically calculated based on the aforementioned values of the puffing period, the unit time of the puffing action, and the number of puffing actions. The pumping action interval can be calculated, for example, by the following formula.

Pumping action interval = (sucking period - unit time of pumping action × number of pumping actions) / number of pumping actions

In addition, it is preferable that the pumping action interval is relatively graded in 256 steps from 0 to 255 by predetermining the maximum interval.

In addition, in step S23a, in order to display in the laser map, the value of each evaluation parameter determined in step S231 is associated with the value of each axis of the radar map (step S232). Each axis system of the radar chart can be classified into 5 levels from 0 to 4, for example, and displayed.

Returning to FIG. 7 , the evaluation unit 250 ₁ of the user terminal 200 ₁ generates evaluation information about a series of puff actions at least partially according to the values of evaluation parameters (step S24 a ). The evaluation information system may include dynamically generated text information, for example. In addition, the assessment information may also include a radar chart formed according to the values of the assessment parameters determined in step S23a. In step _S24a , the display unit 2301 _of the user terminal 2001 further displays the generated evaluation information. Thereby, the user can confirm evaluation information on a series of puffing actions on the user terminal 200 ₁ .

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9 , in step S24a, _first , the evaluation unit 2501 calculates a score according to the values of each evaluation parameter (step S241a). For example, the score system can be set as the sum of the values of each evaluation parameter.

Instead, the score can be set to the area of the radar map formed. In the previous example, each evaluation parameter was normalized to a range of 0 to 255 on the same basis, and this normalized data was used to calculate the sum of values or the area of the radar chart, whereby the Make an objective assessment.

Next, the evaluation unit 2501 selects text information according to the scores calculated in step _S241a (step S242a). The text information is preferably selected from a plurality of text information pre-stored in the user terminal 200 ₁ . In other words, it is preferable that the score range is associated with the text information in advance, and the text information corresponding to the score calculated in step S241a is selected.

Specifically, when the sum of the values of each evaluation parameter is used as a score, the range of scores can be divided by 100, and a score conversion table with text information associated with each of them can be set. For example, when the score is 550, the text information associated with the score range from 500 to 599 in the score conversion table is selected. An example of the text information is "Strong and powerful puff!", which is presented to the user as the content of objective evaluation information for a series of puffing actions performed by the user in the mist generating device ₁₀₀₁ .

Finally, the display unit 2301 of the user terminal 2001 displays the evaluation information including the text information selected in step S242a together with the radar chart formed according to the value of each evaluation parameter determined in step _S23a (step _S243a ).

Returning to Fig. 7 again, in step S32a, the information of the constituent elements installed in the mist generating device ₁₀₀₁ in _a detachable manner transmitted by the server 3001 is received by the receiving part 2141 _of the user terminal ₂₀₀₁ . take over. Furthermore, the display unit 2301 displays the information of the component (step _S25a ).

Regarding the evaluation information generated and displayed in step _S24a , in order to notify the user on the mist generating device ₁₀₀₁ , the conversion part 2601 converts the evaluation information. Furthermore, the transmitting unit 212 ₁ transmits the converted evaluation information to the mist generating device 100 _{1 via the server 300 1 (} step S26a).

The communication unit 115 ₁ of the mist generating device 100 ₁ receives the converted evaluation information, and notifies by displaying the converted evaluation information through the notification unit 113 ₁ (step S14a). For example, the converted evaluation information is preferably displayed on the display unit 230 _{1 of the mist generating device 100 1 .} In this way, the user can confirm the evaluation information not only on the user terminal 200 ₁ but also on the mist generating device 100 ₁ .

As mentioned above, the wireless network connected with the mist generating device ₁₀₀₁ follows the LPWA wireless communication standard. In this case, the time and frequency of data transmission and reception in the mist generating device ₁₀₀₁ are limited, as well as the amount of data communication. . In particular, the evaluation information generated and displayed in step S24a is converted according to predetermined rules to meet the limited data communication volume. The predetermined rule may include converting the outline into kana characters within a predetermined number of characters, or reducing the number of characters.

一服

！(強而有力的一口煙！)」之文本資訊，藉由轉換將概要進行假名轉換為「

、

(強而有力)」。或者，亦可將文字數削減為「強

一服(強而有力的一口煙)」。 In one example, the system can be used for the aforementioned "strong

one serving

! (A powerful puff of smoke!)" text information, by converting the outline into a pseudonym for "

,

(strong and powerful)". Alternatively, reduce the number of characters to "strong

One serving (strong puff)".

<2-3. Screen example>

FIG. 10 is _a schematic example of the screen of the application 205 displayed on the user terminal 2001. The screen of the application program 205 on the user terminal 200 ₁ is displayed on the touch panel 24 . The display of the screen includes the display i1 of one day's tasting history information, the display i2 of the last tasting information, and the display i3 of the used replacement information.

In the display i1 of the one-day smoking history information, based on the smoking data received from the mist generating device ₁₀₀₁ , the history information of a series of puffing actions performed by the user is displayed on a daily basis. Here, a bar graph gr1 of the number of puff actions along time series is displayed with the time (0:00 to 24:00) on the horizontal axis and the number of puff actions in a series of puff actions on the vertical axis. In addition, the bar graph gr1 is the one generated in the above-mentioned step S22a.

In other words, the user can check the usage history of the mist generating device ₁₀₀₁ on that day one by one. In the illustrated example, in the bar graph gr1 of "August 4th (Tuesday)", it is displayed that a series of 7 puffs have been performed together with the number of puffs. In addition, it is also possible to display the graphic gr1 of past dates. In addition, various graphs gr1 of a plurality of dates may also be simultaneously displayed for comparison.

The display i2 of the last inhalation information is based _on the inhalation information received from the mist generating device ₁₀₀₁ via the server 3001, and displays the last (that is, the latest) series of inhalation actions performed by the user. Information. Here, it is displayed that the time of the last series of puffing movements is "22:35, August 4, 2020", and that the series of puffing movements is the "seventh time" on that day. In other words, the user can confirm the time information of the latest series of puffing actions together with the number of times of the day.

In addition, in the display i2 of the last taste information, a radar graph gr2 is displayed in a graph, and on each axis, the corresponding relationship of the values of each evaluation parameter is established on each axis in the form of a radar graph. In addition, the values of the radar chart are correspondingly established in the above step S232, and the radar chart is formed according to this. In the illustrated example, the radar chart is formed by using the aforementioned five items of sucking period, strength of sucking, unit time of sucking action, number of sucking actions, and interval of sucking action, and is displayed in a pentagon. Assessment of the latest series of pumping movements performed by the patient.

In other words, the user can refer to the radar chart and confirm the details of the objective evaluation of the latest series of puffing actions from multiple viewpoints. In addition, each evaluation parameter used for the radar chart may use arbitrary evaluation parameters, and may select only a specific evaluation parameter. In addition, the radar chart of the previous series of puffing actions can be superimposed and displayed with the radar chart of the latest series of puffing actions for comparison.

Furthermore, in the display i2 of the final tasting information, text information tx1 is displayed as evaluation information. In addition, the text information tx1 is generated in the above step S24a. In the illustrated example, It is displayed as "a powerful puff!". In other words, the user can directly grasp the summary of the objective evaluation of the latest series of pumping movements by viewing the text information tx1.

In the display i3 of the used replacement information, the information of the components received from the server 3001 in step _S25a is displayed. In the example shown in the illustration, it is shown that the user used a substitute of "menthol". In other words, the user can confirm information on the components (replacement) used in the mist generating device _{1001 on} the user terminal 2001.

In addition, in the display i3 of information on replacement items, an "additional purchase" button bt1 is also displayed, and the user can move the screen display to a product sales page by pressing this button. Thereby, it is possible to effectively prompt the user to purchase the constituent elements (replacement).

Thus, according to the information processing system 1a, various data transmission and reception can be performed between the mist generating device ₁₀₀₁ and the user terminal ₂₀₀₁ via the server ₃₀₀₁ . In addition, by dynamically generating objective evaluation information about the user's vaping, it is possible to transfer not only the actual performance data of vaping, but also information about the actual performance of the use of the mist generating device ₁₀₀₁ to the user. to prompt. Here, the evaluation information can be presented to the user in the form of a bar chart, a radar chart, and/or a text. Thereby, the user can clearly and directly grasp the evaluation information about a series of pumping actions.

<2-4. Modification example>

In the above-mentioned description of the first embodiment, it is assumed that the evaluation information about a series of pumping actions is generated at least partly according to the value of each evaluation parameter (step S24a). The following modification examples can also be applied to generation of evaluation information.

(Modification 1)

In the above description, it is assumed that scores are calculated according to the values of each evaluation parameter, and text information is selected according to the scores, thereby generating evaluation information (steps S241a to S243a). Additionally or alternatively, in Modification 1, the evaluation information is generated in a manner including a combination of text information at least partially associated with the value of each evaluation parameter.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, first, the format of the text information included in the evaluation information is specified (step S241b). The format can be specified using the value of each evaluation parameter. For example, among the values of each evaluation parameter, a characteristic evaluation parameter having a larger or smaller numerical value in the 256 step may be extracted, and a format associated with the evaluation parameter may be specified. In addition, the format can also be specified according to user information, location information _of the user terminal 2001, temperature information, and the like. Alternatively, a predetermined one may be used as the format.

In one example, in step S241b, it is assumed that the following format is specified.

Specified format: "A puff of [item 1], [item 2]!"

Here, it is assumed that item 1 is related to the intensity of puffing among the evaluation parameters, and item 2 is related to the unit time of puffing action among the evaluation parameters. The association of this item with evaluation parameters is preset to be different for each format specified.

In response to the format being specified, and in response to the values of the evaluation parameters associated with the format (in this case, the strength of the suction and the unit time of the pumping action), the text information 1, 2 corresponding to the items 1, 2 is extracted ( Step S242b). Items are pre-associated with text information systems. For example, with regard to text information 1, if the value of the intensity of taste (a value obtained by classifying from 0 to 255) is greater than or equal to a predetermined first threshold value (for example, greater than 200), "strong" is extracted as text information. 1. Also, regarding the text information 2, if the unit time value of the pumping action (value from 0 seconds to 255 seconds) is greater than or equal to a predetermined second threshold value (for example, greater than 200), "power" is extracted as the text information 2.

Since the text information 1 and 2 have been extracted in step S242b, these text information 1 and 2 are combined and inserted into the above format, thereby generating evaluation information (step S243b). In the above example, the text information of "a powerful puff!" is generated as evaluation information.

Finally, the evaluation information generated in step S243b is displayed (step S244b).

According to Modification 1, the format information to be the source of the text information is selected in such a manner that it varies each time depending on the state of a series of pumping actions. Additionally, textual information is dynamically assembled. In this way, diverse evaluation information can be generated.

(Modification 2)

In the above description, it is assumed that scores are calculated according to the values of each evaluation parameter, and text information is selected according to the scores to generate evaluation information (steps S241a to S243a). In addition to or instead of this, in Modification 2, the evaluation information is a type of text information that includes a set of values corresponding to predetermined evaluation parameters selected from a plurality of predetermined types of text information produced in a manner.

Specifically, in Modification 2, as shown in FIG. 12 , for predetermined evaluation parameters, the evaluation conversion table is referred to, and text information corresponding to a set of values of each evaluation parameter is specified (step S241c).

Fig. 13 shows an example of an evaluation conversion table. In the evaluation conversion table, four of the sucking period, the strength of sucking, the unit time of sucking action, and the number of pumping actions are selected as predetermined evaluation parameters, and based on the combination of these evaluation parameters, And select a type from plural types of evaluation information. In other words, all types of evaluation information that can be obtained by predetermined evaluation parameters are defined in the evaluation conversion table.

In one example, it is set as the sucking period=220 seconds, the sucking intensity=135, the unit time of sucking action=2.2 seconds (the value after normalization is 220), the number of pumping actions=4 times (after normalized value for 51). At this time, the text information of the evaluation information is selected with reference to the evaluation conversion table, and "a calm and powerful puff!" is specified.

Finally, it only needs to display the evaluation information specified in step S241c (step S242c).

According to Modification 2, since appropriate text information is dynamically selected from highly variable text information, diverse evaluation information can be generated. In addition, since the evaluation information is determined based on the rules, it is also advantageous in that no processing load is imposed.

(Modification 3)

In the above description, it is assumed that the evaluation information is generated according to the value of each evaluation parameter (step S24a). In addition to or instead of this, in Modification 3, the evaluation information is further generated based on the information of the constituent elements. The information _of the constituent elements is transmitted from the server 3001 in step _S32a and received by the user terminal 2001.

In one example, it is assumed that the substitute used is menthol and is included in the information of the component. In this case, in order to reflect the use of menthol in the evaluation information, a sentence of "refreshing" may be added to the text information. For example, for the above-mentioned example of the text information of "a powerful puff!", the text information such as "a strong, powerful and refreshing puff" can be set. In addition, the words and sentences to be added are set in advance based on the information of the constituent elements.

According to Modification 3, the variability of the evaluation information can be further increased, so that the actual tasting action performed by the user can be evaluated more objectively and correctly.

(Modification 4)

In the above description, it is assumed that the evaluation information is generated according to the value of each evaluation parameter (step S24a). In addition to or instead of this, in Modification 4, the evaluation information is further generated based on the position information of the mist generating device 100 ₁ . The location information of the mist generating device 100 ₁ is identified through the network 700 connected to the mist generating device 100 ₁ , in other words, through the external server 400 , and provided to the user terminal 200 _{1 via the server 300 1 .}

In one example, it is assumed that the mist generating device 100 ₁ is located outside the city, and a series of suction actions have been performed by the user in this place. At this time, in order to reflect in the evaluation information the fact that the taste has been performed at a place other than the city, a sentence of "fresh" may be added to the text information. For the above-mentioned example of the text information of "a strong puff!", the evaluation information may be set as text information such as "a strong, powerful and fresh puff!". In addition, area information is defined according to places on the map, and types such as cities, mountains, and seasides are defined in the area information. Furthermore, the words and sentences added here are preset in association with the type of the area information.

(Modification 5)

In the above description, it is assumed that the evaluation information is generated according to the value of each evaluation parameter (step S24a). In addition to or instead of this, in Modification 5, the evaluation information is further generated based on the setting content information about the heating action of the mist generating device 100 ₁ . The setting content information of the mist generating device ₁₀₀₁ is received by the receiving unit 2201 _of the user terminal 2001 as described in relation to FIG. ₅ .

In one example, it is assumed that the received setting content information is about the "strong" heating operation of the mist generating device ₁₀₀₁ . In this case, in order to reflect the "strong" heating factor in the evaluation information, the text information may include a "powerful" sentence. Conversely, when it is set that the received setting content information is about the "weak" heating action of the mist generating device ₁₀₀₁ , the text information may contain "mild" sentences as evaluation information.

In addition, as illustrated in FIG. ₅ , in the data communication from the user terminal 2001 to the mist generating device ₁₀₀₁ , there are restrictions on the time, frequency, and amount of data communication. In other words, in the case where the setting content information _of the mist generating device ₁₀₀₁ is received by the receiving part 2201 _of the user terminal 2001, there may be a slight delay until the actual setting content is reflected in the mist generating device ₁₀₀₁ . the time delay situation. Therefore, it is preferable to generate the evaluation information based on the setting content information in Modification 5 in response to confirmation of the completion of the setting that actually reflects the setting content information in the mist generating device 100 ₁ .

(Modification 6)

In the above description, it is assumed that the evaluation information is based on the points calculated based on the values of each evaluation parameter (steps S241a, S242a). Furthermore, an example of the fraction may be the area of the formed radar chart. In addition to or instead of this, in Modification 6, other components with similar characteristics may be determined based on characteristics such as the area or shape of the radar chart related to the score, and displayed on the user terminal 200 as a recommendation. ₁ on. The information of the constituent elements is stored together with the feature data in advance. In this way, the next replacement that should be installed in the mist generating device 100 ₁ can be recommended to the user, and the user can be further encouraged to use the mist generating device 100 ₁ .

(Modification 7)

In the above description, it is set to display the generated evaluation information in the user terminal 2001 as the display i2 _of the smoking information about the last series of puffing actions. In addition or instead, in Modification 7, not only evaluation information about the first series of puffs last performed by the user is displayed, but also information about the Evaluation information of the second series of pumping actions performed before this time (for example, the previous time).

In one example, the evaluation information may include the radar graph gr2, and the evaluation information about the first series of puffing actions and the evaluation information about the second series of puffing actions may be superimposedly displayed. Thereby, the user can more objectively and accurately grasp his own tendency regarding a series of pumping actions.

<3. The second implementation type>

The information processing system 1b of the second embodiment will now be described with reference to FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 .

<3-1. Example of functional configuration>

FIG. 14 is a schematic block diagram showing the functional configuration installed in the information processing system 1b of the second embodiment. The information processing system 1b of the second embodiment includes the mist generating device 100 ₂ , the user terminal 200 ₂ , and the server 300 ₂ similarly to the information processing system 1a of the first embodiment.

The mist generator 100 ₂ includes a sensor unit 112 ₂ , a notification unit 113 ₂ , a communication unit 115 ₂ , and a control unit 116 ₂ . These are substantially the same as the sensor unit 112 ₁ , the notification unit 113 ₁ , the communication unit 115 ₁ , and the control unit 116 ₁ included in the mist generating device 100 ₁ in the first embodiment.

The user terminal 200 ₂ includes a communication unit 210 ₂ , a receiving unit 220 ₂ , and a display unit 230 ₂ . These are substantially the same as the communication unit 210 ₁ , the receiving unit 220 ₁ , and the display unit 230 ₁ of the user terminal 200 ₁ in the first embodiment.

The server 300 ₂ includes a communication unit 310 ₂ , a communication management unit 320 ₂ , an identification unit 330 ₂ , a processing unit 340 ₂ , an evaluation unit 350 ₂ , and a conversion unit 360 ₂ . Among them, the communication unit 310 ₂ , the communication management unit 320 ₂ , and the identification unit 330 ₂ are the same as the communication unit 310 ₁ , the communication management unit 320 ₁ , and the identification unit 330 ₁ included in the server 300 ₁ in the first embodiment. substantially the same.

In the second embodiment, the processing unit 340 ₂ , the evaluation unit 350 ₂ , and the conversion unit 360 ₂ are provided in the server 300 ₂ , which is different from the processing unit 240 ₁ , the evaluation unit 250 ₁ , and the conversion unit 260 ₁ The _first implementation type prepared in the user terminal 2001 is different.

<3-2. Processing flow chart>

The processing flow of an example of the information processing system 1b of this embodiment will now be described with reference to FIG. 15 . In addition, the steps S11b, _S12b , S13b, and S14b in the mist generating device 1002 are substantially the same as the steps S11a, S12a, S13a, and S14a in the mist generating device ₁₀₀₁ of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 7 .

In this embodiment, the server ₃₀₀₂ is configured to process the inhalation data related to a series of inhalation actions performed by the user in the mist generating device ₁₀₀₂ . Specifically, the processing unit 340 ₂ of the server 300 ₂ processes the received suction data to determine the value of the evaluation parameter associated with a series of suction actions (step S31b). Furthermore, the communication unit 310 ₂ of the server 300 ₂ transmits the value of the determined evaluation parameter to the user terminal 200 ₂ .

Next, the evaluation unit 350 ₂ of the server 300 ₂ generates evaluation information about a series of pumping actions at least partially according to values of evaluation parameters (step S32b).

In addition, in response to the fact that the communication unit ₃₁₀₂ of the server ₃₀₀₂ receives the color information B of the constituent elements, the recognition unit 3302 of the server ₃₀₀₂ identifies the constituent elements based _on the color information of the constituent elements, and specifies the information of the constituent elements (Step S33b). Next, the communication unit 310 ₂ transmits the information of the designated component to the user terminal 200 ₂ (step S34b).

On the other hand, the receiving unit 214 ₂ of the user terminal 200 ₂ receives the processed tasting data, and the display unit 230 ₂ updates and displays the history information (step S21b). Next, the receiving part 2142 receives evaluation information about a series of puffing actions performed by the user in the mist generating device ₁₀₀₂ , and the display part ₂₃₀₂ displays the evaluation information (step _S22b ).

The evaluation information system may include, for example, dynamically generated text information, and may also include a radar chart formed according to the values of each evaluation parameter. In addition, various processes for creating evaluation information and the screen images displayed _on the user terminal 2002 are the same as those described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 13 in the first embodiment. In addition, each modification example demonstrated about 1st Embodiment is similarly applicable to this Embodiment. In the second embodiment, the processing of generating evaluation information is performed in the server 300 ₂ , and the result is sent to the user terminal 200 ₂ .

Next, the display unit 2302 displays the information of the components received from the server 3002 in step _S34b (step _S23b ). In addition, in order to notify the user on the mist generating device 100 ₂ , the transmitting unit 212 ₂ transmits evaluation information toward the mist generating device 100 ₂ (step S24b).

Next, the conversion unit 360 ₂ of the server 300 ₂ converts the assessment information, and the communication unit 310 ₂ transmits the converted assessment information to the mist generating device 100 ₂ (step S35b).

In this way, according to the information processing system 1b, various data transmission and reception can be performed between the mist generating device 100 ₂ and the user terminal 200 ₂ via the server 300 ₂ . In addition, by dynamically generating objective evaluation information about the user's taste, not only the actual performance data of the user's taste can be presented to the user, but also the actual performance of the use of the mist generating device ₁₀₀₂ can be presented to the user. information. In particular, in this embodiment, by generating evaluation information from the server 300 ₂ , more complicated information processing can be performed, and the user's tasting action can be evaluated more objectively and correctly.

<4. Other implementation types>

In the above description, several implementation types of information processing terminals, information processing methods, and information processing systems are described with reference to the drawings. It should be understood that the present disclosure can be implemented as a program, or a computer-readable recording medium storing the program, which, when executed by a processor, causes the processor to operate an information processing terminal, and/or Make it execute the information processing method.

To sum up, although the implementation forms of the present disclosure have been described together with their modification examples and application forms, these are only examples, and it should be understood that they are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. It should be understood that changes, additions, improvements, etc. of the embodiment can be appropriately made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. The scope of the present disclosure should not be limited to any of the above-mentioned implementation forms, but should be defined only by the claims and their equivalents.

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

(1)

An information processing method, comprising:

the step of receiving, from the tasting device, sipping data relating to a series of puffs performed by the user on the aforementioned sipping device;

A step of processing the aforementioned sucking data to determine the value of the evaluation parameter associated with the aforementioned series of pumping actions;

a step of generating evaluation information about the aforementioned series of pumping movements based on the value of each of the aforementioned evaluation parameters; and

Steps to display the aforementioned evaluation information.

(2)

As in the information processing method of (1) above,

Wherein, the aforementioned evaluation information includes text information selected according to the values of the aforementioned evaluation parameters.

(3)

As in the information processing method of (1) or (2) above,

Wherein, the aforementioned evaluation information includes a combination of text information at least partially associated with the values of the aforementioned evaluation parameters.

(4)

The information processing method described in any one of (1) to (3) above,

Wherein, the aforementioned evaluation information includes: a type of text information selected from a plurality of predetermined patterns of text information corresponding to a predetermined value group of the aforementioned evaluation parameters.

(5) The information processing method described in any one of (1) to (4) above,

In the step of displaying the aforementioned evaluation information, the values of the aforementioned evaluation parameters are displayed on each axis in the form of a radar chart.

(6)

The information processing method described in any one of (1) to (5) above,

Wherein, the aforementioned evaluation information includes more than two of the smoking period, the intensity of the smoking, the unit time of the puffing action, the number of puffing actions, and the interval between the puffing actions.

(7)

The information processing method described in any one of (1) to (6) above,

Wherein, the aforementioned smoking data includes at least the number of pumping actions performed in the aforementioned series of pumping actions,

The information processing method further includes a step of displaying history information in response to receiving the aforesaid puffing data B, and the aforesaid puffing action times are displayed in a graph form along a time series.

(8)

The information processing method described in any one of (1) to (7) above,

It includes the step of receiving the information of the constituent elements installed in the aforementioned tasting device in a detachable manner,

The aforementioned assessment information is further generated based on the information of the aforementioned constituent elements.

(9)

As in the information processing method of (8) above,

Wherein, the information of the aforementioned constituent elements is identified according to the color information attached to the aforementioned constituent elements detected by the aforementioned tasting device.

(10)

As in the information processing method of the aforementioned (8) or the aforementioned (9),

It further includes the step of displaying the information of the aforementioned constituent elements.

(11)

The information processing method described in any one of (1) to (10) above,

It further includes the step of receiving the location information of the aforementioned inhalation device,

The aforementioned assessment information is further generated based on the location information of the aforementioned tasting device.

(12)

As in the information processing method of (11) above,

Wherein, the location information of the aforementioned tasting device is identified in the network for the aforementioned tasting device to be connected.

(13)

The information processing method described in any one of (1) to (12) above,

It further includes the step of accepting the input of setting content information about the heating action of the aforementioned tasting device,

The aforementioned evaluation information is further generated according to the aforementioned setting content information.

(14)

The information processing method described in any one of (1) to (13) above,

It further includes: the step of transforming the aforementioned assessment information; and

a step of transmitting the above-mentioned converted evaluation information to the above-mentioned tasting device via the server device,

The aforementioned converted evaluation information is displayed on the aforementioned tasting device.

(15)

The information processing method described in any one of (8) to (14) above,

The wireless network connected to the aforementioned absorbing device follows the LPWA (Low Power Wide Area, low power consumption wide area network) wireless communication standard, and the time and frequency of data transmission and reception in the aforementioned absorbing device, as well as the data traffic are subject to limit.

(16)

The information processing method described in any one of (1) to (15) above,

In the step of displaying the aforementioned evaluation information, the aforementioned evaluation information about the first series of pumping actions performed last by the aforementioned user, and the aforementioned evaluation information about the first series of pumping actions performed before that time are displayed in a comparable manner. 2. The aforementioned evaluation information of a series of pumping movements.

(17)

The information processing method described in (2) or (3) above further includes:

A step of determining the next constituent element to be installed on the aforementioned tasting device based on the aforementioned scores determined for the values of the aforementioned characteristic parameters; and

A step of displaying the determined components and recommending them to the user.

(18)

A program used to enable a processor of a computer to process information according to any one of (1) to (17) above.

(19)

An information processing terminal is provided with:

The receiving unit is used to receive the sampling data about a series of suction actions performed by the user on the aforementioned tasting device from the tasting device;

The processing part is to process the aforementioned smoking data to determine the value of the evaluation parameter associated with the aforementioned series of smoking actions;

The evaluation part generates evaluation information about the aforementioned series of pumping actions according to the values of the aforementioned evaluation parameters; and

The display unit displays the aforementioned evaluation information.

(20)

As in the information processing terminal of (19) above,

Wherein, the aforementioned evaluation information includes text information selected according to the values of the aforementioned evaluation parameters.

(twenty one)

The information processing terminal of the aforementioned (19) or the aforementioned (20),

Wherein, the aforementioned evaluation information includes a combination of text information at least partially associated with the values of the aforementioned evaluation parameters.

(twenty two)

The information processing terminal of the aforementioned (19) or the aforementioned (21),

Wherein, the aforementioned evaluation information includes a type of text information selected from a predetermined plurality of types of text information corresponding to a predetermined value group of the aforementioned evaluation parameters.

(twenty three)

An information processing system is provided with an information processing terminal, a server device and a suction device,

The aforementioned information processing terminal system has:

The receiving unit is used to receive the sampling data about a series of suction actions performed by the user on the aforementioned sampling device through the aforementioned server device;

The processing part is to process the aforementioned smoking data to determine the value of the evaluation parameter associated with the aforementioned series of smoking actions;

The evaluation part generates evaluation information about the aforementioned series of pumping actions according to the values of the aforementioned evaluation parameters; and

The display part is for displaying the aforementioned evaluation information;

The aforesaid tasting device is equipped with:

The sensor part detects the aforementioned series of pumping actions and obtains the aforementioned sucking data; and

The communication part transmits the above-mentioned taste data to the above-mentioned information processing terminal through the above-mentioned server device.

(twenty four)

As in the information processing system of (23) above,

Wherein, the aforementioned evaluation information includes text information selected according to the values of the aforementioned evaluation parameters.

(25)

The information processing system of the aforementioned (23) or the aforementioned (24),

The aforementioned evaluation information includes a combination of text information at least partially associated with the values of the aforementioned evaluation parameters.

(26) The information processing system according to any one of (23) to (25) above,

Wherein, the aforementioned evaluation information includes a type of text information selected from a predetermined plurality of types of text information corresponding to a predetermined value group of the aforementioned evaluation parameters.

(27)

The information processing system according to any one of (23) to (26) above,

Wherein, the sensor part of the aforementioned tasting device detects the color information attached to the constituent elements of the aforementioned tasting device in a detachable manner,

The communication part of the aforementioned tasting device transmits the color information of the aforementioned constituent elements to the aforementioned server device,

The aforementioned server device is equipped with an identification unit and a communication unit, the aforementioned identification unit identifies the aforementioned constituent elements based on the color information of the aforementioned constituent elements received from the aforementioned tasting device, and the aforementioned communication unit transmits the information of the aforementioned constituent elements to the aforementioned information processing terminal,

The evaluation part of the aforementioned information processing terminal further generates the aforementioned evaluation information according to the information of the aforementioned constituent elements.

(28)

The information processing system according to any one of (23) to (27) above, wherein

Identifying the location information of the aforementioned tasting device through the network to which the aforementioned tasting device is connected,

The aforementioned server device is equipped with a communication unit, and the aforementioned communication unit receives the aforementioned location information and transmits it to the aforementioned information processing terminal,

The evaluation part of the aforementioned information processing terminal further generates the aforementioned evaluation information according to the location information of the aforementioned tasting device.

(29)

The information processing system according to any one of (23) to (28) above,

Wherein, the above-mentioned information processing terminal is further equipped with a receiving part, and the above-mentioned receiving part accepts the input of setting content information about the heating operation of the above-mentioned tasting device,

The evaluation part of the aforementioned information processing terminal further generates the aforementioned evaluation information according to the aforementioned setting content information.

(30)

As in the information processing system of (29) above,

Wherein, the aforementioned information processing terminal is further equipped with a transmitting unit, and the aforementioned transmitting unit transmits the aforementioned setting content information to the aforementioned tasting device via the aforementioned server device,

The communication part of the aforementioned tasting device will further confirm the completion of the setting of the aforementioned setting content information reflected in the aforementioned tasting device, and send it to the aforementioned information processing terminal through the aforementioned server device,

The evaluation part of the aforementioned information processing terminal further generates the aforementioned evaluation information according to the aforementioned setting content information in response to the aforementioned completion confirmation.

(31)

The information processing system according to any one of (23) to (30) above,

The aforementioned information processing terminal is further provided with a conversion unit for converting the aforementioned evaluation information,

The aforementioned information processing terminal is further equipped with a transmitting unit, and the aforementioned transmitting unit transmits the aforementioned converted evaluation information to the aforementioned tasting device via the aforementioned server device,

The aforementioned tasting device further includes a notification unit that notifies the aforementioned user by displaying the aforementioned converted evaluation information.

(32)

The information processing system according to any one of (23) to (31) above,

Wherein, the network connected with the aforementioned sampling device complies with the LPWA (Low Power Wide Area, Low Power Wide Area Network) wireless communication standard, and limits the time and frequency of data transmission and reception in the aforementioned sampling device, as well as the amount of data communication .

(33)

An information processing system is provided with an information processing terminal, a server device and a suction device,

The aforementioned information processing terminal system has:

The first communication part is to receive evaluation information about a series of puffing actions performed by the user in the aforementioned tasting device; and

The display part is for displaying the aforementioned evaluation information;

The aforementioned server device is equipped with:

The second communication part is to receive the sucking data about the series of pumping actions from the aforementioned sucking device, and transmit the aforementioned evaluation information to the aforementioned information processing terminal;

The processing department processes the aforementioned smoking data to determine the value of the evaluation parameter associated with the aforementioned series of smoking actions; and

The evaluation unit generates the aforementioned evaluation information based on the values of each of the aforementioned evaluation parameters;

The aforesaid tasting device is equipped with:

The sensor part detects the aforementioned series of pumping actions and obtains the aforementioned sucking data; and

The third communication part is to transmit the aforementioned taste data to the aforementioned server device.

(34)

As in the information processing system of (33) above,

Wherein, the aforementioned evaluation information includes text information selected according to the values of the aforementioned evaluation parameters.

(35)

The information processing system of the aforementioned (33) or the aforementioned (34),

Wherein, the aforementioned evaluation information includes a combination of text information at least partially associated with the values of the aforementioned evaluation parameters.

(36)

An information processing system according to any one of (33) to (35) above,

Wherein, the aforementioned evaluation information includes a type of text information selected from a predetermined plurality of types of text information corresponding to a predetermined value group of the aforementioned evaluation parameters.

(37)

The information processing system according to any one of (33) to (36) above,

Wherein, the sensor part of the aforementioned tasting device detects the color information attached to the constituent elements of the aforementioned tasting device in a detachable manner,

The third communication part of the aforementioned tasting device transmits the color information of the aforementioned constituent elements to the aforementioned server device,

The server device further includes an identification unit, the identification unit identifies the constituent elements based on the color information of the constituent elements received from the tasting device, and the second communication unit transmits the information of the constituent elements to the information handle terminal,

The evaluation part of the aforementioned server device further generates the aforementioned evaluation information according to the information of the aforementioned constituent elements.

(38)

The information processing system according to any one of (33) to (37) above,

Identifying the location information of the aforesaid inhalation device through the network to which the aforesaid inhalation device is connected,

The second communication part of the aforementioned server device further receives the location information of the aforementioned sucking device,

The evaluation part of the aforementioned server device further generates the aforementioned evaluation information according to the location information of the aforementioned tasting device.

(39)

The information processing system according to any one of (33) to (38) above,

Wherein, the above-mentioned information processing terminal is further equipped with a receiving part, and the above-mentioned receiving part accepts the input of setting content information about the heating operation of the above-mentioned tasting device,

The first communication part of the aforementioned information processing terminal further transmits the aforementioned setting content information to the aforementioned server device,

The evaluation part of the aforementioned server device further generates the aforementioned evaluation information according to the aforementioned setting content information.

(40)

As in the information processing system of (39) above,

Wherein, the second communication part of the aforementioned server device further transmits the aforementioned setting content information to the aforementioned tasting device,

The third communication part of the aforementioned tasting device further transmits to the aforementioned server device the confirmation of the completion of the setting that has reflected the aforementioned setting content information in the aforementioned tasting device,

The evaluation part of the aforementioned server device further generates the aforementioned evaluation information according to the aforementioned setting content information in response to the aforementioned completion confirmation.

(41)

The information processing method described in any one of (33) to (40) above,

Wherein, the aforementioned server device is further equipped with a conversion unit, and the aforementioned transmission unit converts the aforementioned assessment information,

The second communication part of the aforementioned server device transmits the aforementioned converted evaluation information to the aforementioned tasting device,

The aforementioned tasting device is further equipped with a notification part, and the aforementioned notification part displays the aforementioned converted evaluation information, thereby notifying the aforementioned user.

(42)

The information processing system according to any one of (33) to (41) above,

The network connected to the aforementioned absorbing device follows the LPWA (Low Power Wide Area, Low Power Wide Area Network) wireless communication standard, which limits the time and frequency of data transmission and reception in the aforementioned absorbing device, as well as the amount of data communication.

1: system

100: Mist generating device

200: user terminal

205: Application

300: server

400: External server

500,600,700: Internet

Claims (20)

An information processing method, comprising: the step of receiving, from the tasting device, sipping data relating to a series of puffs performed by the user on the aforementioned sipping device; A step of processing the aforementioned sucking data to determine the value of the evaluation parameter associated with the aforementioned series of pumping actions; a step of generating evaluation information about the aforementioned series of pumping movements based on the value of each of the aforementioned evaluation parameters; and Steps to display the aforementioned evaluation information. The information processing method according to Claim 1, wherein the aforementioned evaluation information includes text information selected according to the values of the aforementioned evaluation parameters. The information processing method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the aforementioned evaluation information includes a combination of text information at least partially associated with the values of the aforementioned evaluation parameters. The information processing method as described in any one of Claims 1 to 3, wherein the aforementioned evaluation information includes: a group corresponding to a predetermined value of the aforementioned evaluation parameter selected from a plurality of predetermined types of text information A type of text information for . The information processing method according to any one of Claims 1 to 4, wherein, in the step of displaying the aforementioned evaluation information, the values of the aforementioned evaluation parameters are displayed on each axis in the form of a radar chart. The information processing method according to any one of Claims 1 to 5, wherein the aforementioned evaluation information includes the duration of the sucking, the intensity of the sucking, the unit time of the pumping action, the number of pumping actions, and the interval of the pumping action Two or more of the The information processing method as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the aforementioned sucking data includes at least the number of pumping actions performed in the aforementioned series of pumping actions, The information processing method further includes: a step of displaying history information in response to receiving the aforesaid smoking data B, and displaying the aforesaid number of puffing actions in a graph form along a time series. The information processing method as described in any one of Claims 1 to 7, further comprising the step of receiving information detachably installed on the constituent elements of the aforementioned tasting device, The aforementioned assessment information is further generated based on the information of the aforementioned constituent elements. The information processing method as described in Claim 8 further includes the step of displaying the information of the aforementioned constituent elements. The information processing method as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, further comprising the step of receiving the location information of the aforementioned suction device, The aforementioned assessment information is further generated based on the location information of the aforementioned tasting device. The information processing method described in any one of Claims 1 to 10 further includes the step of accepting the input of setting content information about the heating action of the aforementioned tasting device, The aforementioned evaluation information is further generated according to the aforementioned setting content information. The information processing method described in any one of Claims 1 to 11 further includes: Steps to convert the aforementioned assessment information; and a step of transmitting the aforementioned converted evaluation information to the aforementioned tasting device, The aforementioned converted evaluation information is displayed on the aforementioned tasting device. An information processing terminal is provided with: The receiving unit is used to receive the sampling data about a series of suction actions performed by the user on the aforementioned tasting device from the tasting device; The processing part is to process the aforementioned smoking data to determine the value of the evaluation parameter associated with the aforementioned series of smoking actions; The evaluation part generates evaluation information about the aforementioned series of pumping actions according to the values of the aforementioned evaluation parameters; and The display unit displays the aforementioned evaluation information. An information processing system is provided with an information processing terminal, a server device and a suction device, The aforementioned information processing terminal system has: The receiving unit is used to receive the sampling data about a series of suction actions performed by the user on the aforementioned sampling device through the aforementioned server device; The processing part is to process the aforementioned smoking data to determine the value of the evaluation parameter associated with the aforementioned series of smoking actions; The evaluation part generates evaluation information about the aforementioned series of pumping actions according to the values of the aforementioned evaluation parameters; and The display part is for displaying the aforementioned evaluation information; The aforesaid tasting device is equipped with: The sensor part detects the aforementioned series of pumping actions and obtains the aforementioned sucking data; and The communication part transmits the above-mentioned taste data to the above-mentioned information processing terminal through the above-mentioned server device. The information processing system according to claim 14, wherein the sensor part of the aforementioned tasting device detects the color information attached to the constituent elements of the aforementioned tasting device in a detachable manner, The communication part of the aforementioned tasting device transmits the color information of the aforementioned constituent elements to the aforementioned server device, The aforementioned server device is equipped with an identification unit and a communication unit, The recognition unit recognizes the constituent elements based on the color information of the constituent elements received from the tasting device, The communication part of the aforementioned server device transmits the information of the aforementioned constituent elements to the aforementioned information processing terminal, The evaluation part of the aforementioned information processing terminal further generates the aforementioned evaluation information according to the information of the aforementioned constituent elements. The information processing system as described in Claim 14 or 15, wherein the location information of the aforementioned tasting device is identified through the network to which the aforementioned tasting device is connected, The aforementioned server device is equipped with a communication unit, The aforementioned communication unit receives the location information of the aforementioned tasting device and transmits it to the aforementioned information processing terminal, The evaluation part of the aforementioned information processing terminal further generates the aforementioned evaluation information according to the location information of the aforementioned tasting device. The information processing system according to any one of Claims 14 to 16, wherein the aforementioned information processing terminal further includes a receiving unit, The above-mentioned accepting part accepts the input of the setting content information about the heating operation of the above-mentioned tasting device, The evaluation part of the aforementioned information processing terminal further generates the aforementioned evaluation information according to the aforementioned setting content information. The information processing system as described in Claim 17, wherein the aforementioned information processing terminal further includes a transmission unit, The aforementioned transmitting unit transmits the aforementioned setting content information to the aforementioned tasting device via the aforementioned server device, The communication part of the aforementioned tasting device will further confirm the completion of the setting of the aforementioned setting content information reflected in the aforementioned tasting device, and send it to the aforementioned information processing terminal through the aforementioned server device, The evaluation part of the aforementioned information processing terminal further generates the aforementioned evaluation information according to the aforementioned setting content information in response to the aforementioned completion confirmation. The information processing system according to any one of claims 14 to 18, wherein the information processing terminal further includes a conversion unit for converting the evaluation information, The aforementioned information processing terminal further includes a transmission unit, The aforementioned transmitting unit transmits the aforementioned converted evaluation information to the aforementioned tasting device via the aforementioned server device, The aforementioned tasting device further includes a notification unit, The aforementioned notification unit notifies the aforementioned user by displaying the aforementioned converted evaluation information. The information processing system as described in any one of claim items 14 to 19, wherein the network connected to the aforementioned suction device follows the LPWA (Low Power Wide Area, Low Power Wide Area Network) wireless communication standard, limiting the aforementioned suction The time and frequency of data transmission and reception, as well as the amount of data traffic in the device.

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