TWI801709B - Program, process and system for determining suction method of flavor inhalers or the likes - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is an improved program or the like enabling users to determine the suction method of flavor inhalers or the likes in cooperation with the motions sensed thereby. The program makes a computer 200 executes: the step 1020, 1030 of detecting a preset, externally observable change occurring to at least a portion 120 of a flavor inhaler or aerosol generating device 100, wherein the preset change occurs based on users’ motions of sucking the flavor inhaler or aerosol generating device 100; and the step 1022, 1032 of displaying information 521 and 522 based on the detection of the preset change. The aforesaid step 1022, 1032 of displaying information based on the detection of the preset change includes the step 1032 of controlling the display of information based on a time difference between the period when the flavor inhaler or aerogel generating device has detected users’ suction motions and the period when the preset change occurs.

Description

Program, method and system for confirming inhalation of aroma inhalers etc.

The present invention relates to aroma tasting devices or aerosol generating devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to confirming the inhalation method of a scent tasting device or a mist generating device.

In the past, many technologies related to smoking devices such as electronic cigarettes have been developed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[Prior Art Literature]

[Patent Document]

(Patent Document 1) Japanese PCT Publication No. 2017-512459

Smoking devices such as electronic cigarettes do not have a certain method of inhalation, and the methods of inhalation vary from person to person. Therefore, there may be situations where the user's suction method cannot be said to be suitable for the user. At present, in addition to using text descriptions to explain how to suck, pictures or animations are also used to show how other people suck. Therefore, users who use smoking devices such as electronic cigarettes for the first time may feel confused.

Therefore, it would be very convenient for the user to confirm the smoking method of a smoking device such as an electronic cigarette in combination with physical sensations. In addition, the confirmation of smoking method is not only for electronic cigarettes, but also for heating cigarettes (cigarettes that heat but do not burn tobacco), traditional cigarettes (cigarettes that burn tobacco), and medical nebulizers. etc. are also useful.

In view of the above problems, a program and the like have been invented to allow the user to confirm the inhalation method of a fragrance tasting device or a mist generating device (hereinafter also referred to as "fragrance tasting device, etc.") under the condition of matching body sensations. Here, the so-called "flavor inhaling device" refers to a device for people to inhale fragrance, but it is not limited to this, and it is also expected to cover such as electronic cigarettes, heated cigarettes, and traditional cigarettes. In addition, the so-called "mist generating device" refers to a device used to inhale the generated aerosol, but it is not limited to this, and it is also expected to include electronic cigarettes, heated cigarettes, and medical nebulizers.

The above-mentioned invention utilizes an externally observable predetermined change in at least a part of the fragrance inhaling utensil etc. that occurs according to the user's action of inhaling. Regarding this point, the inventor of the present case noticed that: according to the aroma inhaling utensil Depending on the situation, there is a time difference between the period during which the user takes a puff and the period during which the externally observable predetermined change occurs. For example, it has been known in a certain fragrance inhalation utensil: in terms of specifications, an externally observable predetermined change starts at the same time as detecting that the user starts to inhale; , does not immediately cause the scheduled change of the external observable to end. For such a scent inhaling utensil, etc., if the action of inhaling by the user is simply detected by using the above-mentioned predetermined change, the detection result may be different from the user's bodily sensation.

Moreover, the inventor of this case also noticed that: depending on the design of the fragrance inhaling and tasting apparatus, etc., the detection accuracy of the above-mentioned predetermined changes is not high. This means that when it is desired to use the prior art to detect the user's inhalation action, there will be limitations in the design of the aroma inhalation device and the like.

The present invention has been accomplished in view of the above, and its object is how to provide a program that is improved so that the user can confirm the inhalation method of a fragrance inhaler and the like in a case of matching body sensations.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a program which causes a computer to perform the following steps: a step of detecting an externally observable predetermined change in at least a part of a fragrance inhaling device or a mist generating device, wherein the predetermined change is Occurring according to the action of the user inhaling the aforementioned fragrance inhaling device or mist generating device; and the step of displaying information based on the detection of the aforementioned predetermined change; wherein, the aforementioned step of causing information to be displayed based on the detection of the aforementioned predetermined change The step includes: controlling the display of information according to the deviation between the period during which the user's inhalation is detected by the aroma tasting device or the mist generating device and the period during which the predetermined change occurs.

According to such a configuration, even if there is a deviation between the period during which the user inhales and the period during which a predetermined change occurs in the mist inhaler, appropriate information can be provided to the user based on detection of the predetermined change.

In one embodiment, the aforementioned deviation may include: a first predetermined time period from the end of the user's inhalation action detected in the aforementioned fragrance tasting device or the mist generating device to the end of the aforementioned predetermined change.

According to such a configuration, even if there is a delay in the end of the predetermined change of the mist inhaler or the like after the end of the user's puffing, appropriate information can be provided to the user based on the detection of the predetermined change.

In one embodiment, the aforementioned step of displaying information based on the detection of the aforementioned predetermined change may further include:

When the aforementioned predetermined change is detected, a step of displaying one or more pieces of information representing time in a form that displays the passage of time; the aforementioned step of controlling the display of information may include: when the aforementioned predetermined change is detected to be over time, the step of returning at least one of the aforementioned one or more pieces of information representing the time to the display before the aforementioned first predetermined time.

In one embodiment, the aforementioned step of displaying information based on the detection of the aforementioned predetermined change may further include:

When a predetermined change is detected, a step of displaying the first one or more pieces of information representing time in a form that will display the passage of time, the aforementioned step of controlling the display of information may include: when the aforementioned predetermined is detected At the end of the change, the step of displaying the second one or more information representing the time obtained by subtracting the first predetermined time from the time represented by the first one or more information.

In one embodiment, the aforementioned step of controlling the display of information may include: when it is detected that the aforementioned predetermined change lasts for more than the aforementioned first predetermined time, making one or more of the displayed time in a form that displays the passage of time Steps to display the information.

According to such a configuration, the user can be provided with information for confirming the inhalation method that is more suitable for body sensation.

In one embodiment, the aforementioned deviation may include: a second predetermined time period from when the user's action of inhaling is detected in the aforementioned fragrance tasting device or mist generating device to when the aforementioned predetermined change starts.

According to such a configuration, even if the start of the predetermined change of the mist inhaler or the like is delayed from the start of the user's inhalation, appropriate information can be provided to the user based on the detection of the predetermined change.

In one embodiment, the aforementioned step of controlling the display of information may include: when the aforementioned predetermined change is detected, displaying the passage of time, and displaying whether the start of the aforementioned predetermined change is actually detected A step of displaying one or more pieces of information representing time, counting the form in which the start of the aforementioned predetermined change is detected before the aforementioned second predetermined time has elapsed.

According to such a configuration, the user can be provided with information for confirming the inhalation method that is more suitable for body sensation.

In one embodiment, the aforementioned one or more pieces of information representing time may include text and a gauge, and the aforementioned at least one of the aforementioned one or more pieces of information representing time may include the aforementioned gauge.

In one embodiment, the first one or more pieces of information representing time may include a meter, and the second one or more pieces of information representing time may include text.

In one embodiment, the aforementioned one or more pieces of information representing time may include one or both of characters and meters.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide the user with easier-to-understand information for confirming the suction method.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a computer-implemented method comprising: the step of detecting an externally observable predetermined change in at least a part of a fragrance inhaling device or a mist generating device, wherein the predetermined change It occurs according to the action of the user inhaling the aforementioned fragrance inhalation device or mist generating device; and the information is displayed based on the detection of the aforementioned predetermined change The following step; wherein, the aforementioned step of displaying information based on the detection of the aforementioned predetermined change includes: according to the period during which the aforementioned user’s action of inhaling is detected by the aforementioned fragrance inhalation appliance or mist generating device, and the aforementioned predetermined The deviation of the period during which the change occurs is used to control the steps of information display.

Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a system is provided, including: a detection unit; a display unit; and a control unit, the control unit is configured to detect the smell of the aroma inhaling appliance or the mist generating device based on the output of the detection unit. Externally observable predetermined changes that occur in at least a part of the device, and cause the display to display information obtained based on the detection of the predetermined changes, wherein the predetermined changes are based on the user's inhalation of the aroma inhaling device or mist Generated by the action of the generating device; the aforementioned control unit is further configured to detect a deviation between the period during which the user performs an inhalation in the aforementioned aroma tasting device or the mist generating device and the period during which the aforementioned predetermined change occurs, to control the display of information.

According to such a configuration, even if there is a difference between the period during which the user inhales and the period during which a predetermined change occurs in the mist inhaler, appropriate information can be provided to the user based on detection of the predetermined change.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a program is provided, which causes the computer to execute the following steps: the step of displaying the acquired real-time image and the frame corresponding to the shape of the fragrance inhalation device or the mist generating device on the real-time image; The step of detecting an externally observable predetermined change in at least a part of the aforementioned aroma inhaler or mist generating device based on an image of a predetermined position or a predetermined range within the aforementioned real-time image, wherein the predetermined change is based on a user The action of inhaling the aforementioned fragrance inhalation device or mist generating device; and the step of displaying information based on the detection of the aforementioned predetermined change.

In one embodiment, the aforementioned predetermined position or predetermined range may be within the aforementioned frame.

In one embodiment, the aforementioned predetermined position or predetermined range may be outside the aforementioned frame.

According to such a configuration, the user can easily align the position of the flavor tasting device and the like to detect a predetermined change in the flavor tasting device and the like. Also, according to such a configuration, since a predetermined change in a scent inhaling utensil or the like is detected by using a limited portion in the real-time image, the predetermined change in a scent inhaling utensil or the like having a design that is easily confused with the predetermined change is detected. The detection accuracy of changes will be improved.

The program of one embodiment can also make the computer perform the following steps: according to the real-time image in the frame, determine whether the aforementioned fragrance inhaling device or mist generating device overlaps the aforementioned frame; In the event that the generating means overlaps the aforementioned frame, the step of performing the aforementioned step of detecting an externally observable predetermined change occurring in at least a portion of the aforementioned aroma tasting device or mist generating means.

According to such a configuration, only when the aroma inhaling utensil etc. is located at an appropriate position in the real-time image, a predetermined change in the aroma inhaling utensil etc. is detected by using a limited part in the real-time image, so it is easy to communicate with The detection accuracy of the predetermined change will be improved for the scent inhaling utensil or the like designed to confuse the predetermined change.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a computer-executed method, which includes: the step of displaying the obtained real-time image and the frame corresponding to the shape of the fragrance inhalation appliance or the mist generating device on the real-time image the step of detecting an externally observable predetermined change in at least a portion of the aforementioned aroma inhaler or mist generating device based on an image of a predetermined position or a predetermined range within the aforementioned real-time image, wherein the predetermined change is based on the use of or the action of inhaling the aforementioned fragrance inhalation appliance or mist generating device; and the step of displaying information based on the detection of the aforementioned predetermined change.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a system is provided, including: a detection unit; a display unit; The frame on the image corresponding to the shape of the fragrance inhaling appliance or the mist generating device detects the outside of at least a part of the aforementioned fragrance inhaling appliance or the mist generating device based on the image at a predetermined position or a predetermined range in the aforementioned real-time image. Observable predetermined changes, wherein the predetermined changes occur according to the user's action of inhaling the aforementioned fragrance inhalation device or mist generating device, and the aforementioned display part is displayed according to the detection of the aforementioned predetermined changes Information.

According to such a configuration, the user can easily align the position of the flavor tasting device and the like to detect a predetermined change in the flavor tasting device and the like. Also, according to such a configuration, since a predetermined change in a scent inhaling utensil or the like is detected by using a limited portion in the real-time image, the predetermined change in a scent inhaling utensil or the like having a design that is easily confused with the predetermined change is detected. The detection accuracy of changes will be improved.

According to the present invention, the user can confirm the inhalation method of the aroma inhaling utensil and the like under the condition of coordinating with the bodily sensation.

100: Aroma tasting apparatus, etc.

100A, 100B: Aroma inhalation apparatus, etc. (aroma inhalation apparatus)

110: sensor

120: Ministry of Change

121: Design (confusing design)

130, 260: control department

161, 162: end

200, 200A, 200B: system

210: Detection Department

220: display part

230: input part

240: memory department

250: Department of Communications

310A, 310B: Detection of externally observable predetermined changes

320: network

330: server

400: Test screen

400A: Example picture (the first test picture)

400B: Example picture (the second test picture)

410: Instant image

411A, 411B: box

412: predetermined position or predetermined range

500: Example screen (suction confirmation screen)

510, 520: UI elements

521: text (text indicating detection time)

522: Meter (a meter indicating the detection time)

523: Text (text indicating elapsed time)

530: the current value of meter 522

535: The point in time when the interruption of suction occurs

540: maximum value (maximum value of meter 522)

600: Example screen (result display screen)

610: result

620: UI components (UI components used to select the suction method)

700:Example screen (refer to display screen)

710: Graph (a graph showing the ratio of users who like each suction method)

800: instantiation method

810, 820, 830, 840, 850, 860, 862, 864, 855, 866, 870, 880, 882, 884, 890, 910, 920, 1010, 1020, 1022, 1024, 1030, 1032, 1034, 1050, 1060, 1062, 1090: steps

1100: computer

1110: Processor

1120: main memory device

1130: auxiliary memory device

1140: I/O interface

1150: communication interface

1160: bus line

FIG. 1A is a block diagram illustrating an exemplary structure of a flavor inhaling utensil 100 related to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1B shows an exemplary schematic appearance of a flavor inhaling utensil or the like 100 .

FIG. 1C shows an exemplary schematic appearance of a flavor inhaling utensil or the like 100 .

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

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

FIG. 4A shows an exemplary screen 400A for performing tests related to the detection of predetermined changes in the aroma tasting ware 100 .

FIG. 4B shows an exemplary screen 400B for performing tests related to the detection of predetermined changes in the aroma tasting ware 100 .

FIG. 5A shows an exemplary screen 500 for confirming the user's inhalation method on the aroma inhaling utensil 100 or the like.

FIG. 5B shows an example of UI element 520 .

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

FIG. 5D shows an example of UI element 520 .

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

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

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

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

FIG. 51 shows an example of the UI element 520 .

FIG. 6 shows an exemplary screen 600 for displaying the result of checking the user's inhalation method on the aroma inhaling device 100 .

FIG. 7 shows an example screen 700 for displaying reference materials to a user.

FIG. 8A is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary method 800 performed by the system 200 .

FIG. 8B is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary method 800 performed by the system 200 .

FIG. 8C is a flowchart showing an exemplary method 800 performed by the system 200 .

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the exemplary steps involved in step 820 .

FIG. 10A is a flowchart showing the exemplary steps involved in step 855 .

FIG. 10B is a flowchart showing the exemplary steps involved in step 855 .

FIG. 10C is a flowchart showing the exemplary steps involved in step 855 .

FIG. 10D is a flowchart showing the exemplary steps involved in step 855 .

Fig. 11 shows an example of the hardware configuration of a computer.

1. Outline of a flavor inhaling device and the like related to an embodiment of the present invention

FIG. 1A is a block diagram illustrating an exemplary structure of a flavor inhaling utensil 100 related to an embodiment of the present invention. Please note that FIG. 1A only schematically and conceptually shows each element included in the aroma inhaling utensil 100, and does not show the exact configuration, shape, size, positional relationship, etc. of each element and the aroma inhaling utensil 100. In addition, please also note that the flavor inhalation device 100 may also include components not shown in the figure, such as a tabacco capsule, a cartridge containing liquid, and the like.

Reference numeral 110 denotes a sensor for detecting the user's action of taking a puff. The sensor 110 may be any type of sensor used to detect a user's action of taking a puff, such as a flow sensor or a flow rate sensor, a pressure sensor, or the like. The sensor 110 can also be a button to be pressed by the user to perform a suction action. The sensor 110 may also be, for example, a taste sensor for detecting a puff on a user of the aroma tasting ware 100 or the like. The sensor 110 can also be an airflow sensor, which is used to detect the airflow generated by the user's inhalation.

Reference numeral 120 represents a change portion where a predetermined change observable externally occurs. The changing part 120 may be an LED (Light Emitting Diode) emitting light of a predetermined color, such as a blue LED, and the predetermined change may be emitting light of a predetermined color (such as blue). The predetermined color is not limited to blue and can be any color. The predetermined change may also be a change in luminous color or a change in luminous intensity according to the intensity of the suction sensed by the sensor 110 . In addition, the changing unit 120 is not limited to LEDs, and may be a light source of another configuration that emits light of a predetermined color.

The arrangement of the changing unit 120 will be described with reference to FIG. 1B and FIG. 1C .

FIG. 1B shows an exemplary schematic appearance of a flavor inhaling utensil or the like 100 . As shown in FIG. 1B , the shape of the aroma inhaling utensil 100 is not limited in any way, and one shape is a rod shape including two ends 161 and 162 . Here, the user sucks with one end 161 in his mouth. The user can also hold the one end 161 to inhale through a mouthpiece or the like that can be installed on the one end 161 . In the flavor inhaling utensil 100 shown in FIG. 1B , the changing portion 120 is provided at the other end portion 162 of the above-mentioned two end portions, and has a substantially rectangular shape.

FIG. 1C shows a schematic appearance of another example of a flavor inhalation device or the like 100 . The difference between the aroma inhaling utensils 100 shown in FIG. 1C and the aroma inhaling utensils 100 shown in FIG. 1B lies in the position and shape of the changing portion 120 . That is, in the aroma inhaling utensil 100 shown in FIG. 1C , the changing portion 120 is provided at approximately the middle portion between the end portion 161 and the end portion 162 , and has an annular shape.

In addition to being provided on at least a part of the outer surface of the aroma inhaling utensil 100, the changing portion 120, for example, has a substantially rectangular or annular shape as shown in FIG. 1B or FIG. Any shape such as the ring shape (not shown) of the outer periphery of etc. 100.

The symbol 121 among Fig. 1B and Fig. 1C represents the design (design) that is easy to confuse with the predetermined change that is done on the utensil 100 such as fragrance inhalation. Design 121 may be a pattern of a predetermined color, for example where the predetermined change is to emit light of the predetermined color. In figure 1B and figure 1C, design 121 is close to change portion 120, but design 121 can exist in any of 100 such as fragrance inhaling utensils. meaning part. The shape of the designs 121 may be any shape, and there may be one or more designs 121 that are not continuous. In addition, there may be no design 121 on the scent inhaler or the like 100 .

Returning to Fig. 1A, the symbol 130 represents: at least according to the signal from the sensor 110, to detect the user's inhalation of the fragrance inhalation and tasting utensil 100, and to make the changing part 120 generate a predetermined value when the inhalation is detected. The control section of the change. The control unit 130 can, for example, detect the user's willingness to use the signal according to whether the magnitude of the signal from the sensor 110 or the strength of the suction determined based on the signal (hereinafter referred to as "sensor signal, etc.") is above a predetermined threshold. When the suction of the scent tasting device 100 is detected, light emission of a predetermined color is generated in the changing part 120 . For example, the control unit 130 may change the color or intensity of the light emitted by the changing unit 120 according to the magnitude of the signal from the sensor or the strength of the suction determined based on the signal. For example, the control unit 130 may increase the intensity of light emission when the suction intensity is strong, and decrease the intensity of light emission when the suction intensity is weak. The control unit 130 may also, for example, divide the intensity of the suction into a plurality of levels, set a predetermined color for each level, and then make the corresponding predetermined color emit light according to the level of the intensity of the suction. In addition, the control unit 130 may detect the end of the user's puffing of the aroma tasting instrument 100 , and end the predetermined change in the changing unit 120 when the puffing end is detected. The control unit 130 can also, for example: detect the end of the user's puffing on the scent tasting utensil 100 according to whether the sensor signal or the like becomes below a predetermined threshold, and when the puffing end is detected, change the The scheduled change of section 120 is completed. The control unit 130 can be an electronic circuit module configured as a microprocessor or a microcomputer.

Ideally, the period during which the user inhales the flavor inhaling device 100 and the period during which a predetermined change occurs should preferably coincide. However, due to various reasons, there may actually be cases where the former period deviates from the latter period. Specifically, it may be determined that the end of the predetermined change is delayed for a certain period of time after the end of the user's puffing. And, instead of delaying at the end but at the beginning or at the beginning The delay at the beginning refers to the situation where it is determined that the predetermined change starts after a period of time is delayed after the user's inhalation starts.

2. Outline of the system related to one embodiment of the present invention

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an exemplary configuration of a system 200 related to an embodiment of the present invention. Please note that FIG. 2 only schematically and conceptually shows the components included in the system 200 , and does not show the exact configuration, shape, size, positional relationship, etc. of the components and the system 200 . In addition, please also note that the system 200 may also include components not shown. An example of the system 200 is a computer such as a smart phone, a tablet computer, and a personal computer, but it is not limited thereto. For example, the detection unit 210 described later can be realized by a digital camera connected to the outside of the computer.

Reference numeral 210 denotes a detection unit for detecting an externally observable predetermined change occurring in at least a part of the aroma inhaling device 100 (for example, the change unit 120 ). The detection unit 210 can be realized by using at least a general digital camera, a temperature sensor, etc. as hardware resources. The temperature sensor includes a thermography camera that outputs a two-dimensional image like a general digital camera.

Reference numeral 220 denotes a display unit for displaying information obtained from the detection of the aforementioned predetermined change. The display unit 220 can be realized by using at least a display (including a touch-sensitive display) as a hardware resource.

Reference numeral 230 denotes an input unit for receiving input from a user. The input unit 230 can be realized by using at least a keyboard, a mouse, a touch display, etc. as hardware resources.

Reference numeral 240 denotes a storage unit for storing programs, data, and the like. The storage unit 240 can be realized by using at least HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), memory, etc. as hardware resources. The storage unit 240 may also be read and referenced as a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.

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 and the like as hardware resources.

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

The control unit 260 may be configured to be able to determine the user's inhalation method. The determination of the user's inhalation method includes detecting a predetermined change that occurs in the changing portion 120 of the flavor inhaling device 100 and displaying information obtained from the detection of the predetermined change. The display unit 220 can further display the result of the determination. In addition, the control unit 260 may be configured to allow the user to select one of a plurality of suction methods through the input unit 230 . The display unit 220 can further display information obtained according to the selected suction method. The control unit 260 can also be configured to send and receive data through the communication unit 250 . The display unit 220 can further display information obtained according to the received data.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an exemplary configuration of a system 300 related to an embodiment of the present invention. Please note that FIG. 3 only schematically and conceptually shows the components included in the system 300 , and does not show the exact configuration, shape, size, positional relationship, etc. of the components and the system 300 . In addition, please also note that the system 300 may also include components not shown. The system 300 includes the aroma tasting device 100 and the system 200 as its components.

Symbols 100A and 100B correspond to 100 such as a flavor inhalation tool.

Symbols 200A and 200B correspond to the system 200 .

Reference numerals 310A and 310B indicate that the systems 200A and 200B detect an externally observable predetermined change occurring in at least a portion of the aroma tasting ware 100A and 100B, respectively.

Symbol 320 represents one or more networks including the Internet. The systems 200A and 200B can be connected to the network 320 in a wired or wireless manner.

Symbol 330 represents one or more servers, and each server is composed of one or more computers. At least a part of the server 330 may be used to provide the systems 200A and 200B with programs, data, and the like necessary for the systems 200A and 200B to execute a method described later. The program can be provided in a form installed in the systems 200A and 200B (so-called "application program"), and can also be provided in a form executed by a web browser (web browser) running on the systems 200A and 200B (using, for example, HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) , JavaScript, etc.) provided. In such a form, PWA (Progressive Web Apps: progressive web application) may be included.

3. The screen displayed on the display unit 220

Hereinafter, an example screen displayed on the display unit 220 will be described. In the following description, it is assumed that the detection unit 210 is implemented using a camera as a hardware resource.

3-1. Test screen

FIG. 4A shows an exemplary screen (hereinafter referred to as "the first test screen") 400A for performing a test (test) related to the detection of the above-mentioned predetermined change of the aroma inhaling utensil 100 or the like.

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

In the test screen 400 , the user is urged to accept a photograph in a state where the user is about to inhale the flavor inhalation tool 100 or the like. More specifically, the user is prompted to adjust the relative distance and posture between himself and the detection part 210 so that the changing part 120 of the scent inhaling utensil 100 will enter the frame 411A, and preferably only the changing part 120 will enter the frame 411A. Inside. Then, the user takes a puff action, and when the system 200 detects that the change portion 120 in the frame 411A has changed, the system 200 determines that the detection is successful.

The technical meaning of detection by block 411A will be described. An example of the change that occurs in the change section 120 is the light emission of a predetermined color as described above. Here, when the predetermined color is, for example, blue In the case of color, when the user wears blue clothes, if detection is performed from the entire real-time image 410, the blue clothes worn by the user may be mistaken for blue light emission. That is, the purpose of using the frame 411A for detection is to improve the detection accuracy of predetermined changes.

Detection of predetermined changes can be implemented using any image recognition algorithm. Therefore, as long as the image recognition algorithm adopted is good enough to distinguish the predetermined change from other parts, the frame 411A is not necessarily required, and the predetermined change can be detected from the real-time image 410 as a whole.

FIG. 4B shows another exemplary screen (hereinafter referred to as "second test screen") 400B for performing a test related to the detection of the above-mentioned predetermined change of the aroma tasting device 100 or the like. The difference between the second test frame 400B and the first test frame 400A lies in: the shape and technical meaning of the frame drawn in the predetermined area in the real-time image 410 .

That is, the frame 411B has a shape corresponding to the shape of the aroma tasting implement or the like 100 in contrast to the small frame shape of the frame 411A. The shape corresponding to the fragrance tasting device 100 refers to, for example: by adjusting the relative distance and posture between the user and the detection part 210, the entire shape of the fragrance tasting device 100 can be consistent with the frame 411B (hereinafter referred to as is the "first shape"). Alternatively, the shape corresponding to the aroma inhaling utensil 100 means, for example, that only a specific part of the aroma inhaling utensil 100 can be aligned with the frame 411B by adjusting the relative distance and posture between the user and the detection part 210. shape (hereinafter referred to as the "second shape"). Alternatively, the shape corresponding to the scent inhaling utensil 100 refers to, for example, by adjusting the relative distance and posture between the user and the detection unit 210, so that only the specific design such as the pattern on the scent inhaling utensil 100 can be made. The shape of the design is consistent with the frame 411B (hereinafter referred to as "the third shape").

Next, the technical significance of detection using the frame 411B will be described. As mentioned above, in some cases, there is a design 121 that is easily confused with a predetermined change on the fragrance inhaling utensil 100 . In this case, especially when the change part 120 is close to the design 121, if the frame 411A is used for detection, there is a possibility that the design 121 enters the frame 411A and a predetermined change may be falsely detected. On the other hand, using the frame 411B, according to the image of a predetermined position or a predetermined range 412 (not necessarily displayed on the real-time image 410 ) in the real-time image 410 that the changing part 120 may exist when the frame overlaps with the aroma inhaling utensil 100 , more More specifically, one or more pixels contained in the image are used to detect predetermined changes, which can at least reduce the above-mentioned false detections.

When the predetermined position or the predetermined range is in the first shape in the frame 411B, it exists in the frame 411B. However, when the frame 411B is in the second shape or the third shape, the predetermined position or the predetermined range may exist inside the frame 411B or outside the frame 411B.

The detection of a predetermined change may be performed only when it is determined that the frame 411B overlaps with the aroma inhaling tool 100 or the like. The so-called "the frame 411B overlaps with the aroma inhaling utensil 100" means that the frame 411B overlaps with a specific part of the aroma inhaling utensil 100 when the frame 411B is in the second shape, and the frame 411B is in the third shape. It means that the frame 411B overlaps with the specific design made on the aroma inhaling utensil 100 or the like. In addition, please note that this judgment can be implemented using any image recognition algorithm, and it is not necessary for the frame 411B to completely overlap with the aroma inhaling utensil 100 (or a specific part or specific design of the aroma inhaling utensil 100). to a predetermined error or deviation.

Hereinafter, the first test frame 400A and the second test frame 400B are collectively referred to as "test frame 400". Frames 411A and 411B are collectively referred to as "frame 411".

3-2. Suction confirmation screen

FIG. 5A shows an example screen (hereinafter referred to as "inhalation confirmation screen") 500 for confirming the user's inhalation method on the aroma inhalation utensil 100 or the like. FIG. 5A shows the case where frame 411B is used, but frame 411A may also be used in suction method confirmation screen 500 .

Symbol 510 represents six UI elements (hereinafter, they are sequentially represented as 511 to 516 from left to right) for confirming the suction method. UI elements 511 and 512, UI elements 513 and 514, and UI elements 515 and 516 are respectively used for confirmation related to the first suction method, the second suction method and the third suction method. The confirmation related to the suction method is not limited to the confirmation related to the three suction methods, and can be any number. Confirmation related to one inhalation method is performed multiple times by default. The confirmation related to one inhalation method may be performed only once, or it may not be performed multiple times each time. Confirmation of each is initiated by selecting each of the UI elements 511-516. The suction method confirmation screen 500 shown in Figure 5A is: the first confirmation related to the first suction method has been completed, the second confirmation related to the first suction method is in progress, and the second suction method and the second suction method are in progress. The screen where the confirmation related to the third suction method has not yet been carried out.

Reference numeral 520 denotes a UI element for displaying information based on the detection of an externally observable predetermined change occurring in at least a part of the aroma tasting device 100 (for example, the change portion 120 ). Symbols 521 and 522 respectively represent: as one or more pieces of information representing time and a meter (gauge), which represent the time updated according to the detection of the above-mentioned predetermined change (hereinafter referred to as "" detection time"). The meter 522 shown in FIGS. 5A to 5I is a circular meter in which the position of the zero value and the position of the maximum value are adjacent, but is not limited thereto. Symbol 523 represents: a character indicating the elapsed time after the confirmation of the suction method was started.

Hereinafter, an example of the UI element 520 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5B to 5I.

FIG. 5B shows an example of UI element 520 immediately after UI element 510 is selected. In FIG. 5B, the detection time indicated by the character 521 is zero, and the current value 530 of the meter 522 is also zero. In addition, in Fig. 5B, the elapsed time indicated by character 523 is also zero.

FIG. 5C shows an example of UI element 520 at 0.52 seconds after UI element 510 is selected. In Fig. 5C, the elapsed time represented by character 523 is 0.52 seconds. On the other hand, text The detection time indicated by 521 is 0.35 seconds, and the current value 530 of the meter 522 is a value corresponding to 0.35 seconds. That is, FIG. 5C shows that the detection time is 0.35 seconds in the 0.52 seconds elapsed after the UI element 510 is selected.

This detection time is counted in principle based on the detection of the above-mentioned predetermined change, but is not limited to coincide with the time when the above-mentioned predetermined change is detected. In some cases, at least one of the one or more information indicating the detection time included in the UI element 520 indicates a detection time different from other information. FIG. 5I shows an example of such a UI element 520. The detection time represented by the text 521 is 0.15 seconds, and the current value 530 of the meter 522 is a value corresponding to 0.35 seconds.

A pumping action performed by the user is sometimes intermittent. For example, the user may interrupt the inhalation due to shortness of breath or the like during one puffing action. The system 200 may determine that a puff interruption has occurred when the aforementioned predetermined change is not detected for more than a predetermined time.

FIG. 5D shows an example of UI element 520 after a puff interruption has occurred. This example assumes that the interruption of suction occurs when the UI element 520 is in the state shown in FIG. 5C. In FIG. 5D, the elapsed time represented by character 523 is 0.98 seconds. On the other hand, the detection time indicated by the character 521 is 0.43 seconds, and the current value 530 of the meter 522 is also a value corresponding to 0.43 seconds. That is, FIG. 5D shows the UI element 520 in which the detection time is reset due to a puff interruption, and the detection time after the puff interruption occurs is 0.43 seconds. In addition, the UI element 520 can let people know that the interruption of the suction has occurred through the appearance of the display. One example is to display the meter 522 after the interruption of the suction as shown in FIG. The meter 522 in Fig. 5C is different.

FIG. 5E shows another example of UI element 520 after a puff interruption has occurred. This example assumes that the interruption of the suction occurs when the UI element 520 is in the state shown in FIG. 5C. In FIG. 5E, the elapsed time represented by character 523 is 0.98 seconds. On the other hand, the detection indicated by text 521 The time is 0.58 seconds, and the current value 530 of the meter 522 is a value corresponding to 0.78 seconds. That is to say, what Figure 5E shows is the UI element 520 that does not reset the detection time due to the interruption of the suction, wherein the sum of the detection time before and after the interruption of the suction, the text 521 represents 0.58 seconds, Meter 522 indicates 0.78 seconds. In addition, the UI element 520 can let people know that the interruption of the suction has occurred through the appearance of the display. One example is to make the display of the meter 522 different before and after the time point 535 of the interruption of the suction as shown in FIG. 5E. .

The above-mentioned first suction method, the second suction method and the third suction method are all set with at least the time for the imaginary user to suck in one suction (for example, 1 second, 2 seconds and 3 seconds respectively) in terms of their parameters. , hereinafter referred to as the "base time").

5F and 5G show an example of UI element 520 when 0.90 seconds have elapsed after UI element 510 is selected. In Fig. 5F and Fig. 5G, the detection time indicated by the character 521 and the meter 522 is both 0.80 seconds, but the apparent position of the current value 530 of the meter 522 is different. This is because the maximum value 540 of the meter 522 in FIGS. 5F and 5G is set to values corresponding to 1.0 seconds and 2.0 seconds, respectively. In this way, when confirming the inhalation method, the maximum value of the meter 522 is determined according to the set reference time of the inhalation method, and the user can visually understand whether his inhalation method is consistent with the desired inhalation time. The confirmed suction method is consistent. For example, in the meter 522 shown in Figures 5A to 5I, if the maximum value is set to a value determined according to the set reference time of the suction method to be confirmed, the user only needs to suck up to the meter's If the position of the value just reaches one circle, the suction method of the envisaged reference time can be achieved, which is very advantageous.

In the UI element 520 , instead of the text 523 indicating the elapsed time or in addition to the text 523 , information indicating how much time remains until the reference time is reached after the confirmation of suction method is started can be displayed. Information representing the reference time itself can also be displayed in the UI element 520 . In addition, the UI In the element 520, the character 521 indicating the detection time and the character 523 indicating the elapsed time may not be displayed, and an example of this is shown in FIG. 5H.

In addition, the parameters set in the suction method may also include the strength of the suction.

3-3. Result display screen

FIG. 6 shows an example screen (hereinafter referred to as "result display screen") 600 for displaying the results obtained by checking the user's inhalation method of the flavor inhalation device 100 .

Reference numeral 610 represents the result of confirmation of each suction method, such as the first suction method, the second suction method, and the third suction method. More specifically, the confirmation of the suction method may include: for each suction method, judging whether the set reference time of the suction method and the detection time are consistent within a predetermined error range. In this example, the result 610 shows that the determination is made twice for the first suction method, the second suction method and the third suction method, and each suction method has only one reference time and detection time for the suction method. consistent within a predetermined margin of error. The predetermined error is, for example, 0.2 seconds, but it is not limited thereto, and may be another predetermined value including zero, a value obtained by multiplying the reference time by a predetermined ratio, or the like. The predetermined errors are not limited to those described above. In addition, the above-mentioned determination may also include: for each suction method, determining whether the set suction strength of the suction method and the user's suction strength estimated from the output of the detection unit 210 are within a predetermined error range. Inside is consistent.

Reference numeral 620 denotes an example of a UI element for selecting one of the first suction method, the second suction method, and the third suction method. The UI element 620 can also be configured to select one or more of the first suction method, the second suction method and the third suction method.

The UI element 620 can be a UI element used to accept the selection of the suction method that the user thinks is good. The system 200 can send the suction method selected by the user to the server 330, and the server 330 can perform the suction method according to the received user's selection. Arbitrary statistical processing of selected suction methods. Here, the UI element 620 can be configured to: only select the set reference time, and at least one suction method that is consistent with the detection time within a predetermined error range. Second, for example, only the UI element 620 corresponding to the suction method may be displayed. In this way, it is possible to increase the possibility that the suction method sent to the server 330 is indeed the suction method reflecting the user's body sensation, thereby improving the reliability of the statistical processing in the server 330 .

The detection time used in the result display screen 600 is preferably corrected in consideration of the deviation between the period during which the user's inhalation action is detected by the aroma tasting device 100 and the period during which the above-mentioned predetermined change occurs. time. In addition, the UI element 620 may also be a UI element for accepting a selection of a suction method considered bad by the user, a suction method with a good suction response, and the like.

3-4. Reference display screen

FIG. 7 shows an example screen (hereinafter referred to as "reference display screen") 700 for displaying reference information to the user.

Symbol 710 represents a graph regarding the ratio of users who prefer the first puff, the second puff, and the third puff. The data used for displaying the graph 710 may be generated by the server 330 performing statistical processing based on the suction methods selected by the plurality of users received from the plurality of systems 200 . The graph 710 shows an example of information on suction methods selected by a plurality of users.

The reference display screen 700 may display in addition to the chart 710 or instead of the chart 710 : recommended information based on the suction method selected by the user. An example of such recommendation information is information on a recommended flavor (flavor). To be specific, the appropriate inhalation methods for various fragrances are different. For example, when the user accepts that the first inhalation method with a reference time of 1 second is a better choice, the system 200 can display relevant information of a suitable fragrance with a 1 second inhalation time as recommended information. The data used to display the recommended information can be stored in advance in the system 200, or the data generated by the server 330 according to the suction methods selected by the multiple users received from the multiple systems 200 can be used. . In the latter case, the system 200 can allow the user to select the current flavor of the aroma inhaling appliance 100. The screen (not shown) of the fragrance used is displayed for selection, and the fragrance selected by the user is sent to the server 330, and the server 330 then selects the fragrance according to the fragrance selected by a plurality of users and the fragrance selected by a plurality of users. The smoking method is statistically processed to generate the data required to display information related to the recommended scent.

3-5. Inhalation reconfirmation or practice screen

On the display unit 220, a suction method reconfirmation or practice screen (not shown) for allowing the user to reconfirm or practice the selected suction method may also be displayed. The suction method reconfirmation or practice screen may include a UI element 510 and a UI element 520 corresponding to the suction method selected by the user.

4. The method performed by the system 200

8A-8C show a flowchart of an exemplary method 800 performed by the system 200 . In more detail, the exemplary method 800 can be executed by the control unit 260 of the system 200 .

Referring to FIG. 8A , symbol 810 represents a step of displaying the test screen 400 on the display unit 220 .

Reference numeral 820 denotes a step of judging whether or not a predetermined change occurring in at least a part of the aroma tasting device 100 is detected based on the output of the detection unit 210 . If the aforementioned predetermined change is detected, the process proceeds to step 830, and if not, step 820 is repeated.

Step 820 may include: according to the image in the frame 411A of the real-time image 410 included in the output of the detection unit 210 , a step of determining whether the aforementioned predetermined change is detected. Alternatively, step 820 may include: judging whether one of the above-mentioned predetermined changes is detected according to an image at a predetermined position or within a predetermined range 412 in the real-time image 410 that may exist in the changing portion 120 when the frame 411B overlaps with the aroma inhaling utensil 100 . step. However, as far as step 820 is concerned, as long as it is enough to distinguish between predetermined changes and other changes, it is not necessary to use frame 411, and the entire real-time image 410 can be used to determine whether at least a part of the aroma inhaling utensil 100 has predetermined changes. Variety.

FIG. 9 shows a flowchart of additional exemplary steps that step 820 may include.

Reference numeral 910 represents a step of determining whether the scent inhaling utensil 100 overlaps with the frame 411B in the real-time image 410 . If it is determined that the scent inhaling utensil 100 overlaps with the frame 411B, the process proceeds to step 920, and if not, the step 910 is repeated.

Reference numeral 920 represents a step of determining whether the above-mentioned predetermined change is detected based on an image of a predetermined position or a predetermined range 412 in the real-time image 410 where the change unit 120 may exist when the frame 411B overlaps with the aroma inhaling utensil 100 . If the above predetermined change is detected, step 820 ends, if not, the process returns to step 910.

Referring to FIG. 8B again, reference numeral 830 represents a step of displaying the suction confirmation screen 500 on the display unit 220 .

Symbol 840 represents the step of determining whether the user has selected the UI element 510 . This step includes: accepting the suction method corresponding to the UI element 510 selected by the user among the plurality of suction methods as the selected suction method. If UI element 510 is selected, then the process proceeds to step 850, if not, then step 840 is repeated.

Symbol 850 represents the step of initializing the UI element 520 . This step includes the step of determining the maximum value 540 of the meter 522 based on the accepted reference time set for the selected suction method. This step may also include a step of causing the display unit 220 to display instructions related to inhalation ("please inhale strongly", etc.), a message indicating the start of inhalation confirmation, such as "start", for the user to see.

Symbol 855 represents a step of detecting a predetermined change and causing the display unit 220 to display information. Step 855, as described later, includes a step of displaying information based on the detection of a predetermined change. This step includes: detecting the duration of the user's inhalation action in the scent tasting device 100 and the occurrence of the predetermined change. To control the display steps of the information by the deviation of the period. Here, according to the aroma inhaler The difference between the period during which the user's inhalation action is detected in the utensil 100 and the period during which the predetermined change occurs is because, for example, in the aroma inhalation utensil 100, it is detected from the end of the user's inhalation action. The delay to the end of the predetermined change is caused by the delay from the detection of the user's puffing motion to the start of the predetermined change. Therefore, the deviation may include one or both of the former length of delay (ie, the first predetermined time), and the latter length of delay (second predetermined time).

FIG. 10A shows a flowchart of exemplary steps that step 855 may include.

Reference numeral 1010 represents a step of causing the display unit 220 to display the character 523 indicating the elapsed time. Step 1010 includes: updating the display of the character 523 indicating the elapsed time in accordance with the elapse of time.

Reference numeral 1020 denotes a step of judging whether or not the aforementioned predetermined change has been detected based on the output of the detection unit 210 . Step 1020 can be the same step as step 820 . If it is determined that the aforementioned predetermined change is detected, the process proceeds to step 1022 , and if not, the process proceeds to step 1030 .

Reference numeral 1022 represents a step of causing the display unit 220 to display a character 521 indicating the detection time and a meter 522 . Step 1022 includes: updating the display of the character 521 and the meter 522 indicating the detected time in accordance with the passage of time. Step 1022 is an example of a step of displaying one or a plurality of pieces of information indicating time in a form that displays the passage of time when a predetermined change is detected.

Reference numeral 1030 denotes a step of judging whether or not the end of the aforementioned predetermined change is detected. In step 1030, it may be determined based on the output of the detection unit 210 that the above-mentioned predetermined change is completed. Or, in step 1030, a flag (flag) or the like can be used, and if the judgment of the previous step 1020 is true, but the judgment of the previous step 1020 is false, it is determined that the end of the above-mentioned predetermined change is detected. . If check If the end of the predetermined change is detected, the process proceeds to step 1032, and if not, the process proceeds to step 1090.

Reference numeral 1032 represents a step of returning the display of the meter 522 of the display unit 220 to the first predetermined time. Step 1032 corresponds to, for example, a step of updating the display content of FIG. 5C to the display of FIG. 5I. The first predetermined time in this example is 0.2 seconds. The first predetermined time may be a value other than 0.2 seconds, or may be set arbitrarily even if it is set in advance. The first predetermined time can also be set according to the type of the aroma inhaling utensil 100 or the like. For example, the first predetermined time related to a certain type of aroma inhaling utensil 100 can be set to 0.2 seconds, and the first predetermined time related to another different type of aroma inhaling utensil 100 can be set to 0.15 seconds. Step 1032 is an example of a step of returning at least one of the one or more pieces of information indicating the time to the display before the first predetermined time when it is detected that the predetermined change has ended.

The first predetermined time may be an average value obtained by measuring the time from the detection of the end of the user's inhalation action to the end of the predetermined change for each of the plurality of scent inhaling utensils 100 and the like. . For example, for each of a plurality of scent inhaling utensils 100 of the same type, the time from the detection of the end of the user's inhalation action to the end of the predetermined change can be measured, and then the measured time can be used The average value is used as the first predetermined time. Alternatively, for each of a plurality of different types of scent inhaling utensils 100, etc., the time from the detection of the end of the user's inhalation action to the end of the predetermined change can be measured, and then the measured time can be used The average value is used as the first predetermined time.

The first predetermined time can also be individually set for each of the plurality of aroma inhaling utensils 100 . In this case, the memory unit 240 of the system 200 memorizes the first predetermined time for each of the plurality of scent inhaling utensils 100 one by one, for example. Then, the system 200 uses, for example, the detection unit 210 to read The identifier (for example, QR code, etc.) displayed on the scent inhaling utensil 100 uses the first predetermined time corresponding to the identifier to return the display of the meter 522 of the display unit 220 to the content before the first predetermined time. step.

The first predetermined time can also be set according to the type of the aroma inhaling utensil 100 or the like. In this case, the memory unit 240 of the system 200 memorizes each type of first predetermined time according to the type of the aroma tasting device 100 , for example. Then, the system 200 uses, for example, the detection unit 210 to read the identifier (for example, QR code, etc.) displayed on the scent inhaling utensil 100, recognize the type of the scent inhaling utensil 100, and then use the first corresponding to the type. At the predetermined time, a step of returning the display on the meter 522 of the display unit 220 to the content before the first predetermined time is performed. The system 200 may also include: instead of using the detection unit 210 to read the identifier (such as QR code, etc.) displayed on the scent inhaling utensil 100, the user can select the first one according to the type of the scent inhaling utensil 100, etc. The function of predetermined time.

Reference numeral 1090 denotes a step of judging whether or not the elapsed time is greater than the reference time + α. α is, for example, 0.2 seconds, but is not limited thereto, and may be another predetermined value including zero, a value obtained by multiplying the reference time by a predetermined ratio, or the like. If the elapsed time is greater than the reference time + α, then step 855 ends; if not, the process goes back to step 1010 .

FIG. 10B shows a flowchart of another exemplary step that step 855 may include. Hereinafter, the main difference between the flowchart shown in FIG. 10A and the flowchart shown in FIG. 10B will be described.

Reference numeral 1024 represents a step of causing the display unit 220 to display the meter 522 indicating the detected time. In step 1024, unlike step 1022, the character 521 indicating the detection time is not displayed. Step 1024 includes: Cooperate with the passage of time, make the display of the meter 522 indicating the detection time change new steps. Step 1024 is an example of a step of displaying the first one or a plurality of pieces of information representing the time in the form of displaying the passage of time when a predetermined change is detected.

Reference numeral 1034 represents a step of correcting the detection time with the first predetermined time, and then displaying the character 521 indicating the detection time on the display unit 220 . This correction is done in consideration of the deviation between the period during which the user performs an inhalation and the period during which the above-mentioned predetermined change is detected by the fragrance inhaling utensil 100, for example, the time represented by the character 521 may be changed from now The time calculated by subtracting the first predetermined time from the detection time. Step 1034 is: when it is detected that the predetermined change ends, make the second one or more information representing the time represented by the one or more pieces of information representing the above-mentioned first time minus the time obtained by the aforementioned first predetermined time Steps to display information.

FIG. 10C shows a flowchart of yet another exemplary step that step 855 may include. Hereinafter, the main difference between the flowchart shown in FIG. 10A and FIG. 10B and the flowchart shown in FIG. 10C will be described.

Reference numeral 1050 denotes a step of judging whether the detection of the above-mentioned predetermined change continues for a first predetermined time or more. In step 1050, based on the output of the detection unit 210, using a flag or the like, as described later, after detecting the start of the above-mentioned predetermined change, the end of the above-mentioned predetermined change has not been detected after a first predetermined time or more. The above-mentioned predetermined change is detected for more than a first predetermined time.

Step 1032 in FIG. 10C is an example of a step of displaying one or more pieces of information representing time in the form of displaying the elapse of time when it is detected that the above-mentioned predetermined change lasts longer than the first predetermined time.

FIG. 10D shows a flowchart of yet another exemplary step that step 855 may include. Hereinafter, the main difference between the flowchart shown in FIG. 10A to FIG. 10C and the flowchart shown in FIG. 10D will be described.

Reference numeral 1060 denotes a step of judging whether or not the start of the aforementioned predetermined change has been detected based on the output of the detection unit 210 . In this step, a flag or the like may be used to detect the above-mentioned predetermined change when the above-mentioned predetermined change is detected for the first time, or when the end of the above-mentioned predetermined change has been detected but the start of the above-mentioned predetermined change has not been detected. case, it is determined that the start of the aforementioned predetermined change is detected.

Symbol 1062 represents the step of correcting the detection time with the second predetermined time. The correction in step 1062 may be, for example, adding the second predetermined time to the current detection time.

Steps 1062 and 1032 in the 10D figure are: when a predetermined change is detected, the passage of time will be displayed, and the second predetermined time will be displayed as if the start of the above-mentioned predetermined change is actually detected An example of a step of displaying one or more pieces of information indicating time in a state in which the onset of a predetermined change has been previously detected.

The steps shown in the flowcharts of FIG. 10A to FIG. 10D are only exemplary steps included in step 855 . Thus, for example, step 855 may also comprise a step of combining the steps shown in any one of Figures 10A to 10C with the steps shown in Figure 10D.

Returning to FIG. 8B , symbol 860 represents a step of determining whether the user's suction method is consistent with the corresponding suction method of the selected UI element 510 . This step may include: a step of determining whether the set reference time of the corresponding suction method of the selected UI element 510 is consistent with the detection time within a predetermined error range. The detection time is preferably a corrected time in consideration of a difference between the period during which the user's inhalation is detected by the scent inhaling instrument 100 and the period during which the above-mentioned predetermined change occurs. The predetermined error may be the same as α above, but is not limited thereto. In addition, this step may include: determining whether the strength of the user's suction and the setting of the suction method corresponding to the selected UI element 510 are within a predetermined range; Within the range of error is a consistent step. If the suction method is consistent, the process proceeds to step 862, and if not, the process proceeds to step 864.

Symbols 862 and 864 represent steps of updating the display of the selected UI element 510 to the first display ("⊚" in this example) and the second display ("△" in this example) respectively. In addition, these two steps may include a step of displaying a message indicating completion of the suction method such as "end" to the user.

Symbol 866 represents a step of determining whether there is an unselected UI element 510 . If so, the process returns to step 840 , if not, the process proceeds to step 870 .

Referring to FIG. 8C again, symbol 870 represents a step of causing the display unit 220 to display the result display screen 600 . This step may include: causing the display unit 220 to display a message related to the selection criteria for selecting a suction method through the result display screen 600 (for example, "Please select a suction method that you think is good", "Please select a suction method that you think is not good" , "Please choose a suction method that you think has a good suction response", etc.).

Symbol 880 represents the step of determining whether the UI element 620 is selected. This step includes: accepting the suction method corresponding to the selected UI element 620 among the plurality of suction methods as the selected suction method. If it is determined that the UI element 620 is selected, the process proceeds to step 882, otherwise, step 880 is repeated.

Symbol 882 represents the step of sending the accepted selected suction method to the server 330 .

Reference numeral 884 represents a step of receiving from the server 330 necessary data for displaying information representing suction methods selected by a plurality of users. This step may include: receiving from the server 330 the required data for displaying the recommended information.

Reference numeral 890 represents a step of causing the display unit 220 to display the reference display screen 700 . In step 890 , in addition to the reference display screen 700 , an inhalation reconfirmation or practice screen may also be displayed, or in place of the reference display screen 700 , the inhalation reconfirmation or practice screen may be displayed.

5. Computer

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

Fig. 11 shows an example of the hardware configuration of a computer. As shown in FIG. 11, in terms of hardware resources, the computer 1100 mainly includes a processor 1110, a main memory device 1120, an auxiliary memory device 1130, an input/output interface 1140, and a communication interface 1150, and these are through the address bus (address bus), data bus, control bus (control bus) and bus line (bus line) 1160 to connect. In addition, there may be an appropriate interface loop (not shown) between the bus line 1160 and each hardware resource.

The processor 1110 controls the entire computer.

The main memory device 1120 provides a working area for the processor 1110 and is a volatile memory such as SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory).

The auxiliary memory device 1130 is a non-volatile memory such as an HDD or SSD, a flash memory, etc. for storing software programs, data, and the like. The programs and data are loaded from the auxiliary memory device 1130 to the main memory device 1120 via the bus line 1160 at any point in time. The auxiliary storage device 1130 may also be used as a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for reference.

The I/O interface 1140 is one or both of prompting information and receiving information input, such as a digital camera, keyboard, mouse, display, touch display, microphone, speaker, temperature sensor, and the like.

The communication interface 1150 is connected to the network 320 and sends and receives data through the network 320 . The communication interface 1150 and the network 320 can be connected in a wired or wireless manner. The communication interface 1150 is also available from the Internet Road-related information, such as information related to Wi-Fi access points, information related to base stations of communication carriers, etc.

Through the coordinated operation of the hardware resources and software exemplified above, the computer 1100 can function as desired means, execute desired steps, and realize desired functions. obvious.

6. Conclusion

As mentioned above, although some examples of the embodiment of this invention were described, these are only illustrations, and should not be understood as limiting the technical scope of this invention. Rather, it should be understood that changes, additions, improvements, etc., 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 be defined only by the claims and their equivalents.

855, 1010, 1020, 1022, 1030, 1032, 1090: steps (steps illustrating step 855 of method 800)

Claims (18)

A program for confirming the inhalation method of a fragrance inhaling appliance or a mist generating device, which causes a computer to perform the following steps: Detecting the inhalation of the fragrance by using a detection part arranged outside the aforementioned fragrance inhaling appliance or mist generating device The steps of externally observable predetermined changes of at least a part of the appliance or mist-generating device, wherein said predetermined changes occur in response to a user's action of inhaling said aroma-tasting appliance or mist-generating device; and by setting A step of displaying information based on the detection of the aforementioned predetermined change on the display unit outside the aforementioned fragrance inhalation appliance or mist generating device; wherein the aforementioned computer includes the aforementioned detection unit or is connected to the aforementioned detection unit, and includes the aforementioned display Section, the aforementioned step of displaying information based on the detection of the aforementioned predetermined change includes: according to the detection period of the user’s action of inhaling in the aforementioned aroma inhaling device or mist generating device, and the occurrence of the aforementioned predetermined change To control the display steps of the information by the deviation of the period. The program described in claim 1, wherein the aforementioned deviation includes the period from the end of the user’s inhalation action detected in the aforementioned aroma tasting device or mist generating device to the end of the aforementioned predetermined change. First scheduled time. The program described in item 2 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the aforementioned step of displaying information based on the detection of the aforementioned predetermined change further includes: when the aforementioned predetermined change is detected, using the form that will display the passage of time The step of displaying one or more pieces of information representing time, the aforementioned steps of controlling the display of information include: A step of returning at least one of the aforementioned one or more pieces of information representing time to the display before the aforementioned first predetermined time when the aforementioned predetermined change is detected. The program described in item 2 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the aforementioned step of displaying information based on the detection of the aforementioned predetermined change further includes: when the aforementioned predetermined change is detected, using the form that will display the passage of time The step of displaying the first one or more pieces of information representing the time, the aforementioned step of controlling the display of the information includes: when detecting the end of the aforementioned predetermined change, causing the display to be represented by the aforementioned first kind of one or more pieces of information The step of displaying the second one or more information of the time obtained by subtracting the aforementioned first predetermined time from the time. The program described in item 2 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the aforementioned step of controlling the display of information includes: when it is detected that the aforementioned predetermined change lasts for more than the aforementioned first predetermined time, displaying the elapse of time The step of causing one or more pieces of information representing time to be displayed. The program as described in any one of items 1 to 5 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the aforementioned deviation includes: from the detection of the user’s action of inhaling in the aforementioned aroma tasting device or mist generating device to The second predetermined time until the aforementioned predetermined change starts. The program as described in item 6 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the aforementioned step of controlling the display of information includes: when the aforementioned predetermined change is detected, it will display the passage of time, and it will be displayed as if it was actually detected A step in which the start of the predetermined change is detected before the second predetermined time before the start of the predetermined change, and one or more pieces of information indicating the time are displayed. The program described in item 3 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the aforementioned one or more pieces of information representing the time include text and meters, and the aforementioned at least one of the aforementioned one or more pieces of information representing the time includes the aforementioned meters . The program described in claim 4 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the first one or more pieces of information representing the time include meters, and the second one or more pieces of information representing the time include text. The program described in item 5 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the aforementioned one or more pieces of information representing the time include one or both of characters and meters. A computer-executed method for confirming the inhalation method of a fragrance inhaling appliance or a mist generating device, the aforementioned method comprising: detecting the inhalation of a fragrance by using a detection part arranged outside the aforementioned fragrance inhaling appliance or mist generating device The step of tasting an externally observable predetermined change in at least a portion of the device or mist-generating device, wherein the predetermined change occurs in response to a user's action of inhaling the scent-tasting device or the mist-generating device; and by The step of displaying information based on the detection of the predetermined change in the display part installed on the outside of the aforementioned aroma tasting device or mist generating device; wherein the aforementioned computer includes the aforementioned detection part or is connected to the aforementioned detection part, and includes the aforementioned In the display unit, the step of displaying information based on the detection of the predetermined change includes: according to the detection of the user’s inhalation action by the aroma tasting device or the mist generating device, and the occurrence of the predetermined change To control the display steps of the information by the deviation of the period. A system for confirming inhalation of a scent tasting device or mist generating device, said system comprising: A detection part arranged outside the aforementioned aroma tasting appliance or mist generating device; a display part arranged outside the aforementioned aroma tasting appliance or mist generating device; and a control arranged outside the aforementioned aroma tasting appliance or mist generating device The control unit is configured to detect an externally observable predetermined change in at least a part of the aroma inhaling appliance or the mist generating device based on the output of the detection unit, and make the display unit display the change according to the predetermined change. The information obtained from the detection of changes, wherein the predetermined change occurs according to the action of the user inhaling the aforementioned fragrance inhalation device or mist generating device, and the aforementioned control unit is further configured to generate The device detects the difference between the period during which the user takes a puff and the period during which the predetermined change occurs, and controls the display of information. A program for confirming the inhalation method of a fragrance inhalation device or a mist generating device, which causes a computer to execute the following steps: make the real-time image obtained by the detection part, and generate the fragrance inhalation device or mist on the real-time image The frame corresponding to the shape of the device is displayed on the display part, wherein the detection part is arranged outside the aforementioned fragrance inhaling appliance or mist generating device, and the aforementioned display part is arranged outside the aforementioned fragrance inhaling appliance or mist generating device the step of detecting an externally observable predetermined change in at least a portion of the aforementioned aroma inhaling device or mist generating device based on an image of a predetermined position or a predetermined range within the aforementioned real-time image, wherein the predetermined change is based on the use of or the action of inhaling the aforementioned fragrance inhalation device or mist generating device; and the step of displaying information on the display part according to the detection of the aforementioned predetermined change; Wherein, the aforementioned computer includes the aforementioned detection unit or is connected to the aforementioned detection unit, and includes the aforementioned display unit. As the program described in item 13 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the aforementioned predetermined position or predetermined range is within the aforementioned frame. As the program described in item 13 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the aforementioned predetermined position or predetermined range is outside the aforementioned frame. The program as described in any one of items 13 to 15 of the scope of the patent application also enables the aforementioned computer to perform the following steps: according to the real-time image in the aforementioned frame, determine whether the aforementioned aroma inhaler or the mist generating device overlaps the aforementioned frame and in the case where it is determined that the aforementioned fragrance inhaling appliance or mist generating device overlaps the aforementioned frame, performing a step of detecting an externally observable predetermined change occurring in at least a part of the aforementioned fragrance tasting appliance or mist generating device Steps of the preceding steps. A computer-executed method for confirming the inhalation method of a fragrance tasting device or a mist generating device, the aforementioned method comprising: using the real-time image obtained by the detection unit, and the real-time image on the real-time image corresponding to the fragrance tasting device or mist The frame corresponding to the shape of the generating device is displayed on the display part, wherein the detection part is arranged outside the aforementioned fragrance inhaling appliance or mist generating device, and the aforementioned display part is arranged on the aforementioned fragrance inhaling appliance or mist generating device external; the step of detecting an externally observable predetermined change in at least a portion of the aforementioned aroma tasting device or mist generating device based on an image of a predetermined location or a predetermined range within the aforementioned real-time image, Wherein the aforementioned predetermined change occurs according to the action of the user inhaling the aforementioned fragrance inhaling device or mist generating device; and the step of displaying information on the display part according to the detection of the aforementioned predetermined change; wherein the aforementioned computer system includes the aforementioned The detection unit may be connected to the detection unit and include the display unit. A system for confirming the inhalation method of a fragrance tasting appliance or a mist generating device, the aforementioned system comprising: a detection part arranged outside the aforementioned fragrance tasting appliance or mist generating device; a display unit outside; and a control unit arranged outside the aforementioned fragrance inhaling appliance or mist generating device, the control unit is configured to: make the aforementioned display unit display the real-time image obtained by the aforementioned detection unit and the real-time image The frame corresponding to the shape of the fragrance inhalation appliance or the mist generating device, according to the image of the predetermined position or the predetermined range in the aforementioned real-time image, detects the external possible occurrence in at least a part of the aforementioned fragrance inhalation appliance or the mist generating device. Observing a predetermined change, wherein the predetermined change occurs according to the user's action of inhaling the fragrance inhalation device or the mist generating device, and the display unit displays information according to the detection of the predetermined change.

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