TWI766077B - Program, method and system for confirming how to smoke flavor inhaling tool or aerosol generating device - Google Patents

Abstract

An objective of this invention is to provide a program and the like for a user to confirm the way of sucking a flavor inhaling tool etc. while experiencing it. A program according to this invention makes a computer 200 execute a step 854 of detecting an externally observable predetermined change occurring in at least a part 120 of a flavor inhaling tool or an aerosol generating device 100 wherein the predetermined change is occurred based on an operation of the user for inhaling the flavor inhaling tool or aerosol generating device 100, and a step 856 of displaying information 521 and 522 indicating that the predetermined change is being detected.

Description

Program, method and system for determining the way in which scented inhalers or mist-generating devices are inhaled

The present invention relates to an aroma inhaling device or a mist generating device. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method for confirming the taste of a flavor inhaler or a mist generating device.

Conventionally, technologies related to smoking devices such as electronic cigarettes have been developed (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

(prior art literature) (patent literature)

Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Publication No. 2017-512459

The smoking method of smoking devices such as electronic cigarettes has not been established, and the smoking method varies from person to person. Therefore, there may be situations in which the user's drinking style is not necessarily suitable for the user. Furthermore, the current state of the art of drinking is not only a way of explaining the way of drinking, but also using illustrations or animations to show how others are drinking. However, these methods are just to show how others are drinking. , there will still be situations that are not easy for users to understand. Therefore, users who have just started using smoking devices such as electronic cigarettes may be confused.

Therefore, it is convenient if the user can confirm the smoking mode of the smoking device such as the electronic cigarette while feeling the body. In addition, the applicant of the present invention found that the confirmation of the smoking pattern is useful not only for electronic cigarettes, but also for heating cigarettes (not accompanied by cigarette burners) or conventional cigarettes (with cigarette burners), medical atomization Nebulizer, etc. are also useful.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a way for a user to check a flavor inhalation device or a mist generating device (hereinafter also referred to as "a flavor inhalation device, etc.") while feeling the body. programs used, etc. The so-called "flavor tasting device" refers to a device for inhaling flavor, and although not limited, generally refers to, for example, electronic cigarettes, heating cigarettes, and conventional cigarettes. In addition, the so-called "aerosol generating device" refers to a device for inhaling the generated mist (aerosol), and although not limited, generally refers to, for example, electronic cigarettes, heating cigarettes, and medical atomizers.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a program that causes a computer to perform the following steps: the step of detecting a predetermined externally observable change in at least a portion of a flavor inhaler or a mist generating device, the aforementioned The predetermined change is generated according to the user's action of inhaling the fragrance inhaling device or the mist generating device; and the step of displaying information indicating that the predetermined change is being detected.

In one embodiment, the fragrance inhaling device or the mist generating device preferably includes a first end and a second end, and one of the first end and the second end is used by the user for inhalation. At the end that is attached, the other of the first end and the second end includes at least a part of the above.

In one embodiment, the predetermined change may include light emission of a predetermined color.

In one embodiment, the information indicating that the predetermined change is being detected may include one or both of an increase in time and a gauge that increases in value when the predetermined change is being detected. .

In one embodiment, the program can further cause the computer to execute the following steps: the step of accepting the selection of one of a plurality of tasting modes respectively set with the reference time from the user; and according to the accepted selection. The step of determining the maximum value of the gauge according to the reference time set in the sucking method.

In one embodiment, the program can further cause the computer to execute the following steps: for each of the plurality of inhalation modes in which the reference time is respectively set, determine the aforementioned reference that has been set in the inhalation mode The step of whether the time and the time when the predetermined change is being detected are within a predetermined error range; and the step of displaying the result of the determination for each of the plurality of drinking modes.

In one embodiment, the program can further enable the computer to execute the following steps: the step of enabling the user to select at least one drinking method among a plurality of drinking methods respectively set with reference times, and the selected one. At least one drinking mode is the one whose reference time set in the drinking mode is consistent with the time when the predetermined change is being detected within a predetermined error range; the selected drinking mode is sent to another The steps of a computer; and the steps of displaying information indicating the way of eating selected by a plurality of users based on data received from another computer.

In one embodiment, the program can further enable the computer to execute the following steps: the step of enabling the user to select at least one drinking method among a plurality of drinking methods respectively set with reference times, and the selected one. At least one tasting mode is the one in which the reference time set in the tasting mode is consistent with the time when the predetermined change is being detected within a predetermined error range; and will be obtained according to the selected drinking mode. The steps to display the recommended information.

In one embodiment, the program can further enable the computer to execute the following steps: the step of enabling the user to select at least one drinking method among a plurality of drinking methods respectively set with reference times, and the selected one. At least one drinking mode is one where the aforementioned reference time that has been set in the drinking mode is consistent with the time when the aforementioned predetermined change is being detected within a predetermined error range; and enables the user to confirm or practice the selected Steps of the way of inhalation.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a method executed by a computer, comprising the following steps: a step of detecting a predetermined change that is externally observable and produced by at least a part of a flavor inhalation device or a mist generating device, the aforementioned predetermined change. The change of is generated according to the user's action of inhaling the fragrance inhaling device or the mist generating device; and the step of displaying information indicating that the predetermined change is being detected.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a system is provided, including: a detection part; a display part; An externally observable predetermined change produced by at least a part of the device or mist-generating device, and the predetermined change is produced according to the action of the user inhaling the aroma-inhaling device or the mist-generating device, and will indicate a positive Information detecting the predetermined change is displayed on the display portion.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the user can confirm the inhalation pattern of a flavor inhalation tool etc. in the physical sensation.

100, 100A, 100B‧‧‧Flavor tasting kit, etc.

110‧‧‧Sensor

120‧‧‧Change Department

130‧‧‧Control Department

161, 162‧‧‧End

200, 200A, 200B, 300‧‧‧system

210‧‧‧Detection Department

220‧‧‧Display

230‧‧‧Input

240‧‧‧Memory Department

250‧‧‧Communications Department

260‧‧‧Control

310A, 310B‧‧‧Detection of predetermined changes from external observability

320‧‧‧Internet

330‧‧‧Server

400‧‧‧Test screen

410‧‧‧Live image

411‧‧‧Box

500‧‧‧Confirmation screen of tasting method

510‧‧‧UI composition used to perform confirmation of tasting mode

520‧‧‧Composed of UI for displaying information indicating that a predetermined change from external observability is being detected

521‧‧‧Detection time

522‧‧‧Gauge

523‧‧‧Elapsed time

530‧‧‧Current value of gauge 522

535‧‧‧Interruption

540‧‧‧Maximum value of gauge 522

600‧‧‧Result display screen

610‧‧‧Results

620‧‧‧UI composition for choosing the way of tasting

700‧‧‧Reference display screen

710‧‧‧Graph showing the proportion of users who enjoy each taste

800‧‧‧Example Method

900‧‧‧Computer

910‧‧‧Processor

920‧‧‧Main memory

930‧‧‧Auxiliary memory device

940‧‧‧I/O

950‧‧‧Communication interface

960‧‧‧Bus cable

810,820,830,840,850,852,854,856,858,860,862,864,866,870,880,882,884,890‧‧‧Steps

FIG. 1A is a block diagram illustrating an exemplary configuration of a flavor inhaler, etc. 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 1B shows a schematic external appearance of an example of the flavor inhaler or the like 100 .

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an exemplary configuration of a system 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an exemplary configuration of a system 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 shows an example screen 400 for performing a test for detection of a predetermined change in the flavoring device or the like 100 .

FIG. 5A shows an example screen 500 for the user to confirm the way of inhalation of the flavor inhaler or the like 100 .

FIG. 5B shows an example of UI (User Interface) composition 520 .

FIG. 5C shows an example of UI composition 520 .

FIG. 5D shows an example of the UI composition 520 .

FIG. 5E shows an example of UI composition 520 .

FIG. 5F shows an example of UI composition 520 .

FIG. 5G shows an example of UI composition 520 .

FIG. 5H shows an example of UI composition 520 .

FIG. 6 shows an example screen 600 showing the result of confirming the inhalation method of the flavor inhaler or the like 100 by the user.

FIG. 7 shows an example screen 700 displaying reference information to the user.

FIG. 8A shows a flowchart of an exemplary method 800 performed by the system 200 .

FIG. 8B shows a flow diagram of an exemplary method 800 performed by the system 200 .

FIG. 8C shows a flow diagram of an exemplary method 800 performed by the system 200 .

FIG. 9 shows an example of the hardware configuration of a computer.

1. Outline of the flavor absorbing device, etc., according to an embodiment of the present invention

Fig. 1A is a block diagram illustrating an exemplary configuration of a flavor inhaling device and the like 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1A is a diagram schematically and conceptually showing each composition of the flavor inhaler 100. It should be noted that this figure does not show the exact arrangement, shape, size, positional relationship, etc. 's diagram. In addition, it should also be noted that the flavor inhaler, etc. 100 may include components not shown, such as a tobacco capsule or a liquid cartridge.

110 is a sensor for detecting the user's inhalation motion. The sensor 110 can be any kind of sensor used to detect the user's action of inhaling, such as a flow sensor, a flow rate sensor, a pressure sensor, and the like. Furthermore, the sensor 110 may be a button to be pressed by the user to perform the action of inhaling. In addition, the sensor 110 can be, for example, an inhalation sensor, which can also detect the inhalation of a user on the flavor inhalation device 100 . Furthermore, the sensor 110 can also be an airflow sensor, which can detect the airflow generated by the user's inhalation.

Reference numeral 120 shows a change portion resulting from a predetermined change observable from the outside. The changing part 120 can be an LED (Light Emitting Diode) that emits light in a predetermined color, such as a blue LED, and the predetermined changing system can be a predetermined color, such as blue light. In addition, the predetermined color is not limited to blue, and may be any color. Furthermore, the predetermined change may be a change in the color of the light emitted by the sensor 110 or a change in the intensity of the light in response to the intensity of absorption. In addition, the changing part 120 is not limited to LED, and may be a light source of another configuration that emits light in a predetermined color.

The arrangement of the changing unit 120 will be described with reference to Fig. 1B. Fig. 1B shows a schematic external appearance of an example of the flavor inhaler or the like 100 . As shown in FIG. 1B , the flavor absorbing device and the like 100 are not limited, but are only in the shape of a long strip including both ends 161 and 162 . In this form, the user holds the one end 161 in order to suck it. In addition, the user can also hold the end 161 for sucking through a mouthpiece or the like that can be installed on one end 161 of the end 161 . When the flavor absorbing device or the like 100 has the shape shown in FIG. 1B, the changing portion 120 is preferably provided at the other end 162 of the two ends. In addition, the changing portion 120 may be at least a part of the outer surface of the flavor inhaler 100, such as a substantially rectangular shape as shown in FIG. any shape.

Returning to FIG. 1A , reference numeral 130 denotes a control unit that causes the changing unit 120 to produce a predetermined change based on at least a signal from the sensor 110 . The control unit 130 can cause the changing unit 120 to emit light of a predetermined color when, for example, the magnitude of the signal from the sensor 110 or the intensity of the suction determined based on the signal is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold value. In addition, the control part 130 can change the color or intensity of the light emitted by the changing part 120 according to, for example, the magnitude of the signal from the sensor or the intensity of the absorption determined according to the signal. The control part 130 can, for example, increase the intensity of light emission when the absorption is strong, and decrease the intensity of the light emission when the absorption is weak. In addition, the control unit 130 may, for example, divide the intensity of the suction into a plurality of stages, set a predetermined color in each of the plurality of stages, and emit a predetermined color corresponding to the intensity of the suction. In addition, the control unit 130 can be an electronic circuit module formed as a microprocessor or a microcomputer.

In addition, a conventional cigarette is contained in the flavor tasting tool etc. which are one Embodiment of this invention. Although the conventional cigarette does not include the sensor 110 and the control part 130 , the combustion part thereof corresponds to the changing part 120 . The reason for this is that the combustion part of the conventional cigarette produces a predetermined change in color or temperature in accordance with the user's smoking action.

2 Outline of the system of one embodiment of the present invention

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an exemplary configuration of a system 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 schematically and conceptually shows each component of the system 200 , and it should be noted that this figure does not show the precise arrangement, shape, size, positional relationship, etc. of each component and the system 200 . Furthermore, it should be noted that the system 200 may include components not shown. In addition, an example of the system 200 is a computer such as a smart phone, a tablet computer, a personal computer, etc., but is not limited to this. For example, the detection unit 210 to be described later may be realized by a digital camera externally connected to a computer.

210 shows a detection portion for detecting a predetermined change, which can be observed externally, generated in at least a portion of the flavor inhaler or the like 100 , such as the change portion 120 . The detection part 210 can be realized by using at least a digital camera, a temperature sensor and the like as hardware resources.

The display portion indicated by 220 is used to display information indicating that the predetermined change is being detected. The display unit 220 can be realized by using at least a display (including a touch panel display) as a hardware resource.

230 denotes an input part for accepting input from the user. The input unit 230 can be realized by using at least a keyboard, a mouse, a touch panel display, etc. as hardware resources.

Reference numeral 240 denotes a memory portion for storing programs, data, and the like. The memory unit 240 can be implemented by using at least a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), a memory, and the like as hardware resources.

Reference numeral 250 denotes a communication unit for communicating with other computers. The communication unit 250 can be realized by using at least a network interface or the like as a hardware resource.

Reference numeral 260 denotes a control unit for performing various controls. The control unit 260 can be realized by using at least a processor or the like as a hardware resource.

The control unit 260 may be configured to determine the user's drinking pattern. In addition, the display unit 220 can further display the result of the determination. Furthermore, the control unit 260 may also be configured to allow the user to select one of a plurality of inhalation methods through the input unit 230 . In addition, the display unit 220 can further display information according to the selected tasting method. Furthermore, the control unit 260 may be configured to transmit and receive data through the communication unit 250 . In addition, the display unit 220 can further display information obtained from the received data.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an exemplary configuration of a system 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 schematically and conceptually shows each component of the system 300 , and it should be noted that this figure does not show the exact arrangement, shape, size, positional relationship, etc. of each component and the system 300 . Furthermore, it should be noted that the system 300 may include components not shown. In addition, the system 300 includes the flavor inhaler, etc. 100 and the system 200 as its components.

100A and 100B are equivalent to 100 such as scented tasters.

200A and 200B are equivalent to system 200.

310A and 310B represent systems 200A and 200B, respectively, that detect predetermined externally observable changes produced by at least a portion of flavored tasting devices, etc. 100A and 100B.

320 represents a network that includes more than one of the Internet. Additionally, systems 200A and 200B can be wired or wirelessly connected to network 320 .

330 represents one or more servers each constituted by one or more computers. At least a part of the server 330 may also be one that provides the systems 200A and 200B with programs or data or the like for causing the systems 200A and 200B to execute the methods described below. In addition, the program can be provided in a form installed in the systems 200A and 200B (so-called "application program"), or in a form executed by a web browser executed on the systems 200A and 200B (for example, HTML (Hypertext Markup Language; Hypertext Markup Language) or JavaScript, etc. constitute a web page) to provide.

3 Screens displayed on the display unit 220

An example screen displayed on the display unit 220 will be described below. In addition, in the following description, the detection part 210 is implemented using the camera which is a hardware resource.

3-1 Test screen

FIG. 4 shows an example screen (referred to as a "test screen") 400 for performing a test for detecting the above-mentioned predetermined change in the flavoring device or the like 100 .

410 represents the real-time image from the detection unit 210 . 411 denotes a frame drawn as a predetermined area in the live image 410 .

In the test image 400 , the user is urged to take a picture of an animation in a state in which the user wants to taste the flavor and taste utensils 100 . In more detail, the user is urged to adjust the relative distance or posture between itself and the detection part 210 in such a way that the changing part 120 of the flavor inhalation device 100 enters the frame 411 , preferably only the changing part 120 enters the frame 411 . In this way, when the user performs a sucking action and the system 200 detects the change generated in the changing part 120 in block 411, the system 200 determines that the detection is successful.

The technical significance of using block 411 for detection will be described. One example of the above-mentioned changes in the change part 120 is light emission of a predetermined color. Here, in the case where the predetermined color is blue, for example, when the user wears blue clothes, the overall detection from the real-time image 410 may erroneously detect the blue clothes worn by the user as blue. Colored luminous possibilities. That is, the detection using block 411 is aimed at improving the detection accuracy of the predetermined change.

Furthermore, the detection of the predetermined color can be implemented using any image recognition algorithm. Therefore, if the performance of the image recognition algorithm used is good and can sufficiently distinguish the predetermined change from the unexpected change, then block 411 is not necessary, and the predetermined change can also be detected from the entire real-time image 410 .

3-2 Confirmation screen of drinking method

FIG. 5A shows an example screen (hereinafter referred to as a "sipping mode confirmation screen") 500 for the user to confirm the inhalation mode of the flavor inhaler or the like 100.

510 denotes the 6 UI components for performing the confirmation of the tasting mode (hereinafter referred to as 511 to 516 from the left). UI components 511 and 512, UI components 513 and 514, and UI components 515 and 516 are used to perform confirmations related to the first drinking mode, the second drinking mode, and the third drinking mode. In addition, the confirmation concerning the drinking pattern is not limited to the confirmation concerning three drinking patterns, and may be any number. It is assumed that the confirmation related to one tasting method is performed a plurality of times. In addition, the confirmation regarding one tasting method may be performed only once, and does not necessarily need to be performed a plurality of times. Each confirmation is initiated by selecting each of UI components 511-516. In addition, the confirmation screen 500 of the drinking mode shown in FIG. 5A is that the first confirmation related to the first drinking mode is completed, the second confirmation related to the first drinking mode is in progress, and the second confirmation related to the first drinking mode is in progress. The screen when the confirmations related to the second smoking method and the third smoking method have not been executed.

520 denotes a UI component for displaying information indicating that at least a portion of the flavor tasting device 100 is being detected, such as a predetermined externally observable change generated by the change unit 120 . 521 and 522 denote, as the information that the predetermined change is being detected, the detection time which is increased when the predetermined change is detected, and the gauge whose value is increased, respectively. The gauge 522 shown in FIGS. 5A to 5H is a circle whose position of the zero value and the position of the maximum value are adjacent, but not limited to this. 523 denotes the elapsed time after the execution of the confirmation of the drinking method is started.

An example of the UI composition 520 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 5B to 5H.

FIG. 5B shows an example of UI composition 520 immediately after UI composition 510 is selected. In Figure 5B, the detection time 521 is zero (0), and the current value 530 of the gauge 522 is also zero. In addition, in Fig. 5B, the elapsed time 523 is also zero.

FIG. 5C shows an example of the UI composition 520 when 0.52 seconds have passed since the UI composition 510 was selected. In Fig. 5C, the elapsed time 523 is 0.52 seconds. On the other hand, the detection time 521 is 0.35 seconds, and the current value 530 of the gauge 522 is also a value corresponding to 0.35 seconds. That is, Fig. 5C shows the time to detect the above-mentioned predetermined change in 0.52 seconds after the UI composition 510 is selected.

The user's one-time sucking action may be intermittent. For example, the user may stop breathing due to reasons such as being unable to catch his breath in the middle of one inhalation action. When the system 200 does not detect the above-mentioned predetermined change for more than a predetermined time, it can be determined that the interruption of ingestion has occurred.

FIG. 5D shows an example of the UI composition 520 after the interruption of the tasting has occurred. In addition, in this example, when the UI composition 520 is in the state shown in FIG. 5C , it is assumed that the interruption of ingestion has occurred. In Figure 5D, the elapsed time 523 is 0.98 seconds. On the other hand, the detection time 521 is 0.43 seconds, and the current value 530 of the gauge 522 is also a value corresponding to 0.43 seconds. That is, FIG. 5D shows the UI composition 520 when the time at which the predetermined change is being detected is temporarily reset due to the interruption of drinking, and the time when the predetermined change is being detected after the interruption of the drinking is detected is 0.43 seconds. In addition, UI composition 520 can indicate the occurrence of interruption of smoking, for example, showing that the gauge 522 in Fig. 5D after the interruption of smoking is different from the gauge 522 in Fig. 5C before the interruption of smoking.

FIG. 5E shows another example of the UI composition 520 after the interruption of the tasting has occurred. In addition, in this example, when the UI composition 520 is in the state shown in FIG. 5C, it is assumed that the interruption of ingestion occurs. In Figure 5E, the elapsed time 523 is 0.98 seconds. On the other hand, the detection time 521 is 0.78 seconds, and the current value 530 of the gauge 522 also becomes a value corresponding to 0.78 seconds. That is, FIG. 5E shows the UI composition 520 when the time at which the predetermined change is being detected is temporarily reset due to the interruption of smoking, and the time when the predetermined change is being detected before and after the interruption of smoking is 0.78 seconds. In addition, the UI composition 520 can indicate the occurrence of the interruption of smoking. An example of this is that the gauges 522 before and after 535 when the interruption of smoking occurs are shown in FIG. 5E are different.

Each of the above-mentioned first smoking mode, second smoking mode, and third smoking mode has been determined to assume that the time for the user to smoke in at least 1 inhalation (eg, 1 second, 2 seconds and 3 seconds. Hereinafter referred to as the "reference time").

FIGS. 5F and 5G show an example of the UI composition 520 when 0.90 seconds have passed since the UI composition 510 was selected. In Figs. 5F and 5G, the detection time 521 is 0.80 seconds, but the position of the current value 530 of the gauge 522 (both show 0.80 seconds) is different in appearance. This is because the maximum value 540 of the gauge 522 in Figs. 5F and 5G is set to 1.0 seconds and 2.0 seconds, respectively. In this way, when confirming the drinking mode, the maximum value of the gauge 522 is determined according to the reference time set in the drinking mode, whereby the user can visually understand his own drinking time. Whether the way of drinking matches the way of drinking to be confirmed. For example, in the gauge 522 shown in Fig. 5A to Fig. 5H, if the maximum value is determined according to the reference time set in the tasting mode to be confirmed, and the user can just circle around the value of the gauge It is particularly advantageous to perform a tasting in a one-week manner, since it is possible to perform a drinking method assumed with respect to the reference time.

In addition, in the UI composition 520, the remaining time from the execution of the confirmation of the drinking method to the elapse of the reference time may be displayed instead of the elapsed time 523, or the elapsed time 523 may be additionally added with the time from the drinking method. The remaining time after the execution of the confirmation is started until the reference time elapses. Furthermore, the reference time itself may be displayed in the UI composition 520 . Furthermore, in the UI composition 520, the detection time 521 and the elapsed time 523 may not be displayed, and Fig. 5H shows an example thereof.

Furthermore, the parameters set in the sucking mode may also include the strength of sucking.

3-3 Result display screen

FIG. 6 shows an example screen (hereinafter referred to as a "result display screen") 600 that displays the result of confirming the user's tasting method of the flavor inhaler 100.

610 shows the result of confirmation for each of the first smoking mode, the second smoking mode, and the third smoking mode. More specifically, the confirmation of the drinking pattern can include determining whether the reference time set in the drinking pattern and the time when the predetermined change is detected are within a predetermined error range for each drinking pattern. to be consistent. The result 610 in this example means that the determination is made twice for each of the first smoking mode, the second smoking mode, and the third smoking mode, and only once for each smoking mode. The reference time set in the mode and the time at which the above-mentioned predetermined change is being detected are matched within a predetermined error range. The predetermined error is, for example, 0.2 seconds, but is not limited to this, and may be other predetermined values including zero, or a predetermined ratio multiplied by the reference time. Furthermore, the predetermined error should not be limited to this. In addition, the above-mentioned determination may also be based on whether the intensity of the inhalation set by the inhalation mode and the intensity of the inhalation estimated by the user according to the output from the detection unit 210 are within a predetermined error for each inhalation mode. consistent within the range.

620 is an example of UI composition for selecting one of the first drinking method, the second drinking method, and the third drinking method. The UI composition 620 can also be configured so that one or more types of drinking methods among the first drinking method, the second drinking method, and the third drinking method can be selected.

The UI component 620 can also be a selector for accepting a tasting method that is good for the user, the system 200 can send the selected drinking method to the server 330, and the server 330 can perform the selection according to the received Statistical processing based on taste. Here, the UI composition 620 can be configured in such a way that it is possible to select at least once the time when the set reference time and the time at which the predetermined change is being detected are consistent within a predetermined error range. For example, the corresponding UI composition 620 can be displayed only for this kind of taste. In this way, it is possible to improve the possibility that the taste method sent to the server 330 reflects the user's physical sensation, and the reliability of the statistical processing in the server 330 can be improved.

In addition, the UI composition 620 can also be used to accept a selection of a drinking method that is not good for the user or a drinking method that has a better taste.

3-4 Reference Display Screen

Fig. 7 shows an example screen (hereinafter referred to as "reference display screen") for displaying reference information to the user.

710 is a graph which shows the ratio of the user who likes each of the 1st vaping method, the 2nd vaping method, and the 3rd vaping method. The server 330 can generate data for displaying the graph 710 through statistical processing received from the plurality of systems 200 according to the inhalation patterns selected by the plurality of users. Graph 710 shows an example of information by a plurality of users of the tasting method selected.

Referring to the display screen 700 , the recommended information obtained according to the selected tasting method can also be displayed instead of the chart 710 , or the recommended information obtained according to the selected tasting method can be added to the chart 710 . An example of such recommended information is information on flavors (flavors) to be recommended. In detail, for each flavor, there are different situations in which the appropriate way of tasting is different. For example, when the user receives that the first tasting mode with a reference time of 1 second is a good choice, the system 200 can display the information for the flavor with a suitable tasting time of 1 second as recommended information, and use The data to display the recommended information can be pre-stored in the system 200, or it can be processed by the server through statistical processing according to the taste patterns selected by the plurality of users received from the plurality of systems 200. Generator 330 Producer. In the latter case, the system 200 displays a screen (not shown) that allows the user to select the flavor currently in use by the flavor inhaler, etc. 100, and sends the selected flavor to the server 330, and the server 330 according to a plurality of Statistical processing of the flavor selected by the user and the tasting method selected by the plurality of users can generate data for displaying information on the flavor to be recommended.

3-5 Reconfirmation or practice screen of the drinking method

The display unit 220 may also display a re-confirmation or practice screen (not shown) of the inhalation mode selected by the user for re-confirmation or practice of the inhalation mode. The drinking mode re-confirmation or practice screen may include UI components 510 and UI components 520 corresponding to the selected drinking mode.

4 Methods performed by the system 200

8A-8C are flowcharts showing an exemplary method 800 performed by the system 200 . In more detail, the exemplary method 800 may be performed by the control portion 260 of the system 200 .

Indicated at 810 is a step of displaying the test screen 400 on the display unit 220 .

820 represents the step of determining whether a predetermined change in at least a portion of the flavor inhaler, etc. 100 is detected in frame 411 in real-time image 410. If detected, go to step 830, if not, go to step 820 repeatedly. In addition, in step 820, if the predetermined change and the non-predetermined change can be sufficiently distinguished, then the block 411 is not necessarily required, and it can also be determined whether the whole real-time image 410 has detected at least a part of the aroma tasting device 100 or not. Scheduled changes.

Indicated at 830 is the step of displaying the drinking mode confirmation screen 500 on the display unit 220 .

840 represents the step of determining whether the UI composition 510 has been selected. This step includes a step of accepting, as a selection, a drinking method corresponding to the selected UI composition 510 among a plurality of drinking methods. When it is determined that the UI composition 510 is selected, the process proceeds to step 850, and if not, the process of step 840 is repeated.

850 represents the step of initializing the UI composition 520. This step includes a step of determining the maximum value of the gauge 522 based on the reference time set in the accepted tasting mode. In addition, this step may include a step of displaying an instruction (“please suck forcefully”, etc.) for the drinking method to the user, or a message for confirming that the sucking method has started, such as “start”, on the display unit 220 . .

852 denotes a step of displaying the elapsed time 523 on the display unit 220 . This step includes the step of updating the display of the elapsed time 523 .

Indicated at 854 is a step of determining whether or not the predetermined change is being detected based on the output from the detection unit 210 . This step includes the step of detecting the above-mentioned predetermined change according to the output from the detecting unit 210 . When it is determined that the predetermined change is being detected, the process proceeds to step 856 , and if not, the process proceeds to step 858 .

856 denotes a step of displaying the detection time 521 and the gauge 522 on the display unit 220 . This step includes the steps of updating the detection time 521 and the gauge 522 .

858 denotes a step of determining whether or not the elapsed time 523 is greater than the reference time+α. α is, for example, 0.2 seconds, but is not limited to this, and may be a predetermined other value including zero, or a predetermined ratio multiplied by a reference time, or the like. When the elapsed time 523 is greater than the reference time+α, the process proceeds to step 860 , and if not, the process returns to step 852 .

860 represents the step of determining whether the user's drinking pattern is consistent with the drinking pattern corresponding to the selected UI composition 510 . This step may also include a step of determining whether the reference time set in the tasting mode corresponding to the selected UI composition 510 is consistent with the detection time 521 within a predetermined error range. The predetermined error may be the same as the above α, but should not be limited thereto. Furthermore, this step may also include a step of judging whether the user's sipping intensity is consistent with the sipping intensity set in the sipping mode corresponding to the selected UI composition 510 within a predetermined error range. If the drinking patterns are the same, proceed to step 862 , otherwise, proceed to step 864 .

862 and 864 denote steps of updating the display of the selected UI composition 510 to the first display (“⊚” in this example) and the second display (“△” in this example), respectively. In addition, these steps may include steps for displaying to the user a message such as "end" indicating the end of the confirmation of the tasting method.

866 denotes a step of determining whether there is a UI component 510 that has not been selected. If it exists, it returns to step 840, and if it does not exist, it proceeds to step 870.

Reference numeral 870 denotes a step of displaying the result display screen 600 on the display unit 220. This step may include a message (e.g. "Please choose the way you think is good", "Please choose the way you think is bad", "Please choose the way you think has a good taste") A step displayed on the display unit 220, and the message is a standard message for selecting the inhalation method selected through the result display screen 600.

880 represents the step of determining whether the UI component 620 has been selected. This step includes a step of selecting and accepting a tasting mode corresponding to the selected UI composition 620 among a plurality of tasting modes. When it is determined that the UI composition 620 is selected, the process proceeds to step 882, and if not, the process of step 880 is repeated.

882 denotes the step of sending the selected tasting method to the server 330 .

884 represents the step of receiving data from the server 330 to display information representing the tasting method selected by the plurality of users. This step may include the step of receiving data from the server 330 for displaying recommendation information.

Reference numeral 890 denotes a step of displaying the reference display screen 700 on the display unit 220 . In step 890, a re-confirmation or practice screen of the inhalation mode may be displayed instead of the reference display screen 700, or a re-confirmation or practice screen of the inhalation mode may be added to the reference display screen 700.

5 computer

Hereinafter, an example of the hardware configuration of the system 200 or the server 330 or a computer that can be used to configure the system 200 or the server 330 will be described.

FIG. 9 shows an example of the hardware configuration of a computer. As shown in FIG. 9, the hardware resources of the computer 900 mainly include: a processor 910, a main memory device 920, an auxiliary memory device 930, an input and input interface 940, and a communication interface 950. These hardware resources are provided by including The bus lines 960 of the address bus, the data bus, the control bus, etc. are connected to each other. In addition, there may be cases where an interface circuit (not shown) is appropriately inserted between the bus line 960 and each hardware resource.

The processor 910 performs overall control of the computer.

The main memory device 920 provides a working area for the processor 910 and is a volatile memory such as SRAM (Static Randon Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Randon Access Memory).

The auxiliary memory device 930 is a non-volatile memory such as HDD, SSD, flash memory, etc., which stores programs or data belonging to software. The program or data is loaded from the auxiliary memory device 930 to the main memory device 920 via the bus line 960 at any time.

The I/O interface 940 is one or both of the input of prompting information and receiving information, and includes a camera, a keyboard, a mouse, a monitor, a touch panel monitor, a microphone, a speaker, a temperature sensor, and the like.

The communication interface 950 is connected to the network 320 and transmits and receives data through the network 320 . The communication interface 950 and the network 320 can be wired or wirelessly connected. The communication interface 950 may also obtain information related to the network, such as information related to the access point of Wi-Fi, information related to the base station of the communication carrier, and the like.

Through the cooperation of the hardware resources and software exemplified above, those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can understand that the computer 900 can perform desired means, execute desired steps, and realize desired functions.

6 Conclusion

Several examples of the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, but it should be understood that these descriptions are merely examples and are not intended to limit the technical scope of the present invention. It should be understood that changes, additions, improvements, and the like of the embodiments can be appropriately made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. The technical scope of the present invention should not be limited by any of the above-mentioned embodiments, but should only be limited by the scope of the patent application and its equivalents.

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Claims (9)

A program for confirming the inhalation mode, the inhalation mode is the inhalation mode of the fragrance inhalation device or the mist generating device, and the program causes the computer outside the fragrance inhalation device or the mist generation device to execute the following steps: The step of externally detecting a predetermined change in at least a part of the fragrance inhaling device or mist generating device, wherein the predetermined change is based on the user inhaling the fragrance inhaling device or mist Generated by the action of the generating device, and includes luminescence of a predetermined color observable from the outside; increases the detection time while the predetermined change is being detected, and displays one or both of the detection time and the gauge step, wherein the value of the aforementioned gauge corresponds to the aforementioned detection time; and for at least one of a plurality of drinking modes with a reference time respectively set, it is determined that the aforementioned reference time set in the drinking mode and the aforementioned The step of detecting whether the times are consistent within a predetermined error range. The program according to claim 1, wherein the flavor inhaler or mist generating device comprises a first end and a second end, and one of the first end and the second end is used by the user For the end held by sucking, the other of the first end and the second end includes the at least a part of the above. The program described in Item 1 or 2 of the scope of the application further makes the computer perform the following steps: The step of accepting the selection of one of the plurality of drinking modes from the user; and the step of determining the maximum value of the gauge according to the reference time set in the accepted drinking mode. According to the program described in item 1 or 2 of the scope of the patent application, the computer further makes the computer execute the following steps: for each of the above-mentioned multiple drinking methods, determine the aforesaid reference time that has been set in the drinking method The step of whether the detection time is consistent with the predetermined error range; and the step of displaying the result of the aforementioned determination for each of the aforementioned multiple drinking modes. The program described in Item 1 or 2 of the claimed scope further enables the computer to execute the following steps: the step of enabling the user to select at least one of the above-mentioned drinking modes, the selected at least one A drinking mode is when the aforementioned reference time set in the drinking mode is consistent with the aforementioned detection time within a predetermined error range; the steps of sending the selected drinking mode to another computer; and according to the following steps: The data received by the other computer will indicate the steps of displaying the information of the tasting mode selected by the plurality of users. The program described in Item 1 or 2 of the claimed scope further enables the computer to execute the following steps: enabling the user to select the one among the above-mentioned multiple tasting modes The step of at least one drinking mode, the at least one drinking mode selected is the one that the aforementioned reference time and the aforementioned detection time that have been set in the drinking mode are consistent within a predetermined error range; and will be determined according to the selected The steps to display the recommended information obtained by the taste method. The program described in Item 1 or 2 of the claimed scope further enables the computer to execute the following steps: the step of enabling the user to select at least one of the above-mentioned drinking modes, the selected at least one A drinking mode is one in which the set reference time and the detection time in the drinking mode are consistent within a predetermined error range; and the steps of enabling the user to confirm or practice the selected drinking mode. A method executed by a computer for confirming the inhalation method, the computer is a computer outside the fragrance inhalation device or the mist generating device, the inhalation method is the inhalation method of the fragrance inhalation device or the mist generation device, the above The method comprises the following steps: the step of detecting a predetermined change generated in at least a portion of the aroma tasting device or mist generating device from the outside of the aroma tasting device or the mist generating device, wherein the predetermined change is based on the user's inhalation. Produced by the action of the aforementioned scent-absorbing device or mist-generating device, and includes luminescence of a predetermined color that can be externally observed; increasing the detection time when the predetermined change is being detected, and displaying the aforementioned detection time and the steps of one or both of the gauges step, wherein the value of the aforementioned gauge corresponds to the aforementioned detection time; and for at least one of a plurality of drinking modes with a reference time respectively set, determine the aforementioned reference time set in the drinking mode and the aforementioned detection time The step of measuring whether the times are consistent within a predetermined error range. A system for confirming the way of inhalation, the above-mentioned way of inhalation is the inhalation way of a flavor inhalation device or a mist generating device, the system comprises: a detection part; a display part; and a control part, the control part is in the following manner Configuration: According to the output from the detection unit, a predetermined change generated in at least a part of the fragrance inhaling device or the mist generating device is detected from the outside of the fragrance inhaling device or the mist generating device, wherein the predetermined change It is generated according to the user's action of inhaling the aforementioned fragrance inhaling device or mist generating device, and includes a luminescence of a predetermined color that can be observed from the outside, and the detection time is increased when the aforementioned predetermined change is being detected, and One or both of the detection time and the gauge are displayed on the display unit, wherein the value of the gauge corresponds to the detection time, and at least one of a plurality of tasting methods with reference times set respectively , and determine whether the reference time set in the tasting mode and the detection time are consistent within a predetermined error range.

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