WO2021171486A1 - Terminal device, suction device, information processing method, and program - Google Patents

Terminal device, suction device, information processing method, and program Download PDF

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WO2021171486A1
WO2021171486A1 PCT/JP2020/008042 JP2020008042W WO2021171486A1 WO 2021171486 A1 WO2021171486 A1 WO 2021171486A1 JP 2020008042 W JP2020008042 W JP 2020008042W WO 2021171486 A1 WO2021171486 A1 WO 2021171486A1
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有香 菅野
和俊 芹田
雅俊 千住
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F40/00—Electrically operated smoking devices; Component parts thereof; Manufacture thereof; Maintenance or testing thereof; Charging means specially adapted therefor
    • A24F40/50—Control or monitoring
    • A24F40/53—Monitoring, e.g. fault detection
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F40/00—Electrically operated smoking devices; Component parts thereof; Manufacture thereof; Maintenance or testing thereof; Charging means specially adapted therefor
    • A24F40/50—Control or monitoring
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F40/00—Electrically operated smoking devices; Component parts thereof; Manufacture thereof; Maintenance or testing thereof; Charging means specially adapted therefor
    • A24F40/65—Devices with integrated communication means, e.g. Wi-Fi
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F40/00—Electrically operated smoking devices; Component parts thereof; Manufacture thereof; Maintenance or testing thereof; Charging means specially adapted therefor
    • A24F40/10—Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F40/00—Electrically operated smoking devices; Component parts thereof; Manufacture thereof; Maintenance or testing thereof; Charging means specially adapted therefor
    • A24F40/20—Devices using solid inhalable precursors
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F40/00—Electrically operated smoking devices; Component parts thereof; Manufacture thereof; Maintenance or testing thereof; Charging means specially adapted therefor
    • A24F40/60—Devices with integrated user interfaces

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  • the present invention relates to a terminal device, a suction device, an information processing method, and a program.
  • the suction device uses a base material containing an aerosol source for producing an aerosol, a flavor source for imparting a flavor component to the produced aerosol, and the like to generate an aerosol to which the flavor component is added.
  • the user can taste the flavor by sucking the aerosol to which the flavor component is added (hereinafter, also referred to as puff) generated by the suction device.
  • Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for collecting and displaying a usage history of a suction device.
  • Patent Document 1 since the technique described in Patent Document 1 is based on the premise that the user uses one suction device, it is suitable for a use case in which the user possesses and uses a plurality of suction devices properly. Is hard to say.
  • an object of the present invention is to provide a mechanism capable of providing a service suitable for a use case in which a user uses a plurality of suction devices properly. To do.
  • a communication unit that communicates with another device and suction that is information about the suction device received from the suction device by the communication unit.
  • a terminal device including a control unit that performs processing according to the type of the suction device for related information is provided.
  • the control unit may control the storage device so as to store the first identification information, which is the identification information indicating the type of the suction device, and the suction-related information in association with each other.
  • the control unit may control the communication unit so as to transmit the first identification information, which is identification information indicating the type of the suction device, and the suction-related information in association with each other.
  • the control unit may use the first identification information which is identification information indicating the type of the suction device, the second identification information which is the identification information unique to the suction device, or the above-mentioned.
  • the communication unit is controlled so as to select at least one of the third identification information, which is the identification information unique to the user who uses the suction device, and transmit the selected identification information and the suction-related information in association with each other. You may.
  • the first identification information is different for each type of the suction device, and may be information common to the suction devices of the same type.
  • the control unit may store the first identification information and the second identification information, which is the identification information unique to the suction device, in the storage device in association with each other.
  • the control unit acquires the first identification information stored in the storage device in association with the second identification information of the suction device which is the transmission source of the suction-related information, and the type of the suction device.
  • the process using the first identification information may be performed as the process according to the above.
  • the control unit When the control unit detects a new suction device corresponding to the second identification information that is not stored in the storage device, the first identification information corresponding to the new suction device and the second identification information.
  • the identification information of the above may be associated with the storage device and stored in the storage device.
  • the suction device uses a base material to generate a substance to be sucked by a user, and the suction-related information includes a fourth identification information which is identification information indicating the type of the base material, and the control unit. May identify the first identification information corresponding to the new suction device based on the fourth identification information included in the suction-related information.
  • the control unit deletes the combination of the second identification information corresponding to the suction device and the first identification information from the storage device. May be good.
  • the control unit may control the output device so as to output the suction-related information for each type of the suction device.
  • the suction-related information includes suction amount information indicating the amount of suction performed by the user using the suction device, and the control unit controls the suction amount for each type of the suction device indicated by the suction amount information.
  • the output device may be controlled to output information indicating that the cumulative total of the suction amount for each type of the suction device has reached the first threshold value.
  • the suction device uses a base material to generate a substance to be sucked by the user, and the suction-related information includes a fifth identification information which is identification information unique to the base material and the suction device by the user.
  • the control unit includes the suction amount information indicating the amount of suction performed by using the above, and the total suction amount for each base material indicated by the fifth identification information and the suction amount information is the second threshold value.
  • the output device may be controlled to output information indicating that the cumulative amount of suction for each base material has reached the second threshold value.
  • the suction device performs processing according to the type of the suction device with respect to the suction-related information which is the information about the suction device.
  • a suction device comprising a control unit is provided.
  • the suction device further includes a communication unit that communicates with another device, and the control unit corresponds to the first identification information, which is identification information indicating the type of the suction device, and the suction-related information.
  • the communication unit may be controlled so as to attach and transmit.
  • An information processing method including performing processing according to the type of the suction device for suction-related information which is information about the suction device is provided.
  • the information processing method executed by the suction device in contrast to the suction-related information which is the information about the suction device, of the suction device.
  • Information processing methods including performing processing according to the type are provided.
  • information regarding the suction device received from the suction device is a computer that controls a terminal device that communicates with another device.
  • a program for functioning as a control unit that performs processing according to the type of the suction device is provided for the suction-related information.
  • a computer that controls the suction device is subjected to processing of suction-related information, which is information about the suction device, according to the type of the suction device.
  • suction-related information which is information about the suction device, according to the type of the suction device.
  • a mechanism capable of providing a service suitable for a use case in which a user uses a plurality of suction devices properly is provided.
  • FIG. 1 It is a schematic diagram which shows typically the 1st structural example of a suction device. It is a schematic diagram which shows typically the 2nd structural example of a suction device. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the structure of the system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. This is an example of a graph in which suction history information acquired from the suction device according to the present embodiment is aggregated. This is an example of a graph in which suction history information acquired from the suction device according to the present embodiment is aggregated. This is an example of a graph in which suction history information obtained from the same type of suction device according to the present embodiment is aggregated. It is a sequence diagram which shows an example of the flow of processing executed in the system which concerns on this embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows an example of the flow of processing executed in the terminal apparatus which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of the system which concerns on this embodiment.
  • elements having substantially the same functional configuration may be distinguished by adding different alphabets after the same reference numerals.
  • a plurality of elements having substantially the same functional configuration are distinguished as necessary, such as suction devices 100A and 100B.
  • suction devices 100A and 100B are distinguished as necessary, such as suction devices 100A and 100B.
  • suction device 100 is simply referred to as the suction device 100.
  • the suction device is a device that produces a substance that is sucked by the user.
  • the substance produced by the suction device will be described as being an aerosol.
  • the substance produced by the suction device may be a gas.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram schematically showing a first configuration example of a suction device.
  • the suction device 100A includes a power supply unit 110, a cartridge 120, and a flavoring cartridge 130.
  • the power supply unit 110 includes a power supply unit 111A, a sensor unit 112A, a notification unit 113A, a storage unit 114A, a communication unit 115A, and a control unit 116A.
  • the cartridge 120 includes a heating unit 121A, a liquid guiding unit 122, and a liquid storage unit 123.
  • the flavoring cartridge 130 includes a flavor source 131 and a mouthpiece 124.
  • An air flow path 180 is formed in the cartridge 120 and the flavoring cartridge 130.
  • the power supply unit 111A stores electric power. Then, the power supply unit 111A supplies electric power to each component of the suction device 100A based on the control by the control unit 116A.
  • the power supply unit 111A may be composed of, for example, a rechargeable battery such as a lithium ion secondary battery.
  • the sensor unit 112A acquires various information regarding the suction device 100A.
  • the sensor unit 112A is composed of a pressure sensor such as a microphone capacitor, a flow rate sensor, a temperature sensor, or the like, and acquires a value associated with suction by the user.
  • the sensor unit 112A is composed of an input device such as a button or a switch that receives input of information from the user.
  • the notification unit 113A notifies the user of the information.
  • the notification unit 113A is composed of, for example, a light emitting device that emits light, a display device that displays an image, a sound output device that outputs sound, a vibrating vibration device, and the like.
  • the storage unit 114A stores various information for the operation of the suction device 100A.
  • the storage unit 114A is composed of a non-volatile storage medium such as a flash memory.
  • the communication unit 115A is a communication interface capable of performing communication conforming to any wired or wireless communication standard.
  • a communication standard for example, Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), or the like can be adopted.
  • the control unit 116A functions as an arithmetic processing unit and a control device, and controls the overall operation in the suction device 100A according to various programs.
  • the control unit 116A is realized by, for example, an electronic circuit such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a microprocessor.
  • the liquid storage unit 123 stores the aerosol source.
  • the atomization of the aerosol source produces an aerosol.
  • Aerosol sources are, for example, polyhydric alcohols such as glycerin and propylene glycol, and liquids such as water. Aerosol sources may contain flavor components derived from tobacco or non-tobacco. If the suction device 100A is a medical inhaler such as a nebulizer, the aerosol source may include a drug.
  • the liquid induction unit 122 guides and holds the aerosol source, which is the liquid stored in the liquid storage unit 123, from the liquid storage unit 123.
  • the liquid induction unit 122 is a wick formed by twisting a fiber material such as glass fiber or a porous material such as a porous ceramic. In that case, the aerosol source stored in the liquid storage unit 123 is induced by the wick's capillary effect.
  • the heating unit 121A heats the aerosol source to atomize the aerosol source and generate an aerosol.
  • the heating unit 121A is configured as a coil and is wound around the liquid induction unit 122.
  • the heating unit 121A generates heat, the aerosol source held in the liquid induction unit 122 is heated and atomized to generate an aerosol.
  • the heating unit 121A generates heat when power is supplied from the power supply unit 111A.
  • power may be supplied when the user has started suction and / or the input of predetermined information is acquired by the sensor unit 112A. Then, when the user has finished the suction and / or the input of predetermined information is acquired by the sensor unit 112A, the power supply may be stopped.
  • the flavor source 131 is a component for imparting a flavor component to the aerosol.
  • the flavor source 131 may contain flavor components derived from tobacco or non-tobacco.
  • the air flow path 180 is a flow path of air sucked by the user.
  • the air flow path 180 has a tubular structure having an air inflow hole 181 which is an inlet of air into the air flow path 180 and an air outflow hole 182 which is an outlet of air from the air flow path 180 at both ends.
  • the liquid guiding portion 122 is arranged on the upstream side (the side close to the air inflow hole 181), and the flavor source 131 is arranged on the downstream side (the side close to the air outflow hole 182).
  • the air flowing in from the air inflow hole 181 due to the suction by the user is mixed with the aerosol generated by the heating unit 121A, and is transported to the air outflow hole 182 through the flavor source 131 as shown by the arrow 190.
  • the flavor component contained in the flavor source 131 is imparted to the aerosol.
  • the mouthpiece 124 is a member that can be held by the user during suction.
  • An air outflow hole 182 is arranged in the mouthpiece 124. The user can take in the mixed fluid of aerosol and air into the oral cavity by holding the mouthpiece 124 and sucking it.
  • suction device 100A has been described above.
  • the configuration of the suction device 100A is not limited to the above, and various configurations exemplified below can be adopted.
  • the suction device 100A does not have to include the flavoring cartridge 130.
  • the cartridge 120 is provided with the mouthpiece 124.
  • the suction device 100A may include a plurality of types of aerosol sources.
  • another type of aerosol may be produced by mixing a plurality of types of aerosols generated from the plurality of types of aerosol sources in the air flow path 180 and causing a chemical reaction.
  • the means for atomizing the aerosol source is not limited to heating by the heating unit 121A.
  • the means for atomizing the aerosol source may be oscillating atomization or induction heating.
  • the means for atomizing the aerosol source may be a means for atomizing a liquid by generating SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave) using a piezoelectric element substrate having a comb-shaped electrode pair.
  • SAW Surface Acoustic Wave
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram schematically showing a second configuration example of the suction device.
  • the suction device 100B according to this configuration example includes a power supply unit 111B, a sensor unit 112B, a notification unit 113B, a storage unit 114B, a communication unit 115B, a control unit 116B, a heating unit 121B, a holding unit 140, and a holding unit 140. Includes insulation 144.
  • Each of the power supply unit 111B, the sensor unit 112B, the notification unit 113B, the storage unit 114B, the communication unit 115B, and the control unit 116B is substantially the same as the corresponding components included in the suction device 100A according to the first configuration example. Is.
  • the holding portion 140 has an internal space 141, and holds the stick-type base material 150 while accommodating a part of the stick-type base material 150 in the internal space 141.
  • the holding portion 140 has an opening 142 that communicates the internal space 141 to the outside, and holds the stick-type base material 150 inserted into the internal space 141 from the opening 142.
  • the holding portion 140 is a tubular body having an opening 142 and a bottom portion 143 as a bottom surface, and defines a columnar internal space 141.
  • the holding portion 140 also has a function of defining a flow path of air supplied to the stick-type base material 150.
  • the air inflow hole which is the inlet of air to such a flow path, is arranged at, for example, the bottom 143.
  • the air outflow hole which is an outlet for air from such a flow path, is an opening 142.
  • the stick-type base material 150 includes a base material portion 151 and a mouthpiece portion 152.
  • the base material portion 151 contains an aerosol source.
  • the aerosol source is not limited to a liquid, but may be a solid.
  • the heating unit 121B has the same configuration as the heating unit 121A according to the first configuration example. However, in the example shown in FIG. 2, the heating portion 121B is formed in a film shape and is arranged so as to cover the outer periphery of the holding portion 140. Then, when the heating unit 121B generates heat, the base material portion 151 of the stick-type base material 150 is heated from the outer circumference to generate an aerosol.
  • the heat insulating portion 144 prevents heat transfer from the heating portion 121B to other components.
  • the heat insulating portion 144 is made of a vacuum heat insulating material, an airgel heat insulating material, or the like.
  • suction device 100B has been described above.
  • the configuration of the suction device 100B is not limited to the above, and various configurations exemplified below can be adopted.
  • the heating portion 121B may be configured in a blade shape and may be arranged so as to project from the bottom portion 143 of the holding portion 140 into the internal space 141. In that case, the blade-shaped heating portion 121B is inserted into the base material portion 151 of the stick-type base material 150, and the base material portion 151 of the stick-type base material 150 is heated from the inside. As another example, the heating portion 121B may be arranged so as to cover the bottom portion 143 of the holding portion 140. Further, the heating portion 121B is a combination of two or more of a first heating portion that covers the outer periphery of the holding portion 140, a blade-shaped second heating portion, and a third heating portion that covers the bottom portion 143 of the holding portion 140. May be configured as.
  • the holding portion 140 may include an opening / closing mechanism such as a hinge that opens / closes a part of the outer shell forming the internal space 141. Then, the holding portion 140 may sandwich the stick-type base material 150 inserted in the internal space 141 by opening and closing the outer shell.
  • the heating unit 121B may be provided at the sandwiching portion of the holding unit 140 and may be heated while pressing the stick-type base material 150.
  • the means for atomizing the aerosol source is not limited to heating by the heating unit 121B.
  • the means for atomizing the aerosol source may be induction heating.
  • the suction device 100B may further include a heating unit 121A, a liquid induction unit 122, a liquid storage unit 123, and an air flow path 180 according to the first configuration example, and the air outflow hole 182 of the air flow path 180. May also serve as an air inflow hole to the internal space 141.
  • the mixed fluid of the aerosol and air generated by the heating unit 121A flows into the internal space 141, is further mixed with the aerosol generated by the heating unit 121B, and reaches the user's oral cavity.
  • FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the system 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • the system 1 includes a suction device 100, a terminal device 200, and a server 300.
  • the suction device 100 and the terminal device 200 can communicate with each other.
  • the terminal device 200 and the server 300 can communicate with each other.
  • the suction device 100 and the terminal device 200 are devices that are related to each other.
  • the suction device 100 and the terminal device 200 are related in that they are used by the same user.
  • the suction device 100 and the terminal device 200 are related in that they are associated in advance by making an authentication connection for wireless communication or the like.
  • the authentication connection is a means for establishing a connection between the suction device 100 and the terminal device 200.
  • the suction device 100 and the terminal device 200 exchange identification information (for example, SSID (Service Set Identifier)) with each other, and perform key information for encrypting / decrypting information to be transmitted / received. Includes shared processing, etc.
  • the suction device 100 and the terminal device 200 are related in that they can communicate with each other.
  • the suction device 100 is a device that produces a substance that is sucked by the user.
  • the user sucking the substance produced by the suction device 100 using the suction device 100 is also hereinafter simply referred to as suction (puff) or suction operation.
  • the suction device 100 uses a base material to generate a substance that is sucked by the user. Specifically, the suction device 100 produces a substance that is sucked by the user by consuming the contents accumulated on the base material.
  • the cartridge 120, the flavor-imparting cartridge 130, and the stick-type base material 150 described above are examples of the base material.
  • the aerosol source stored in the liquid storage unit 123, the flavor source 131 contained in the flavor-imparting cartridge 130, and the aerosol source contained in the stick-type base material 150 are examples of the contents accumulated in the base material. Aerosols are an example of substances that are inhaled by the user.
  • the suction device 100 may take any configuration example of the first configuration example or the second configuration example described above. That is, the suction device 100 according to the present embodiment has the same configuration as either the suction device 100A or the suction device 100B, or a modification of these configuration examples.
  • the power supply unit 110 and the cartridge 120 can be electrically and / or mechanically (including physically) connected to each other.
  • the power supply unit 110 and the cartridge 120 are detachably configured.
  • the cartridge 120 and the flavoring cartridge 130 can be electrically and / or mechanically (including physically) connected to each other.
  • the cartridge 120 and the flavoring cartridge 130 are detachably configured.
  • the user sucks in a state where the power supply unit 110 and the cartridge 120 are connected and the cartridge 120 and the flavoring cartridge 130 are connected. Then, when the aerosol source accumulated in the cartridge 120 is exhausted, the old cartridge 120 is removed and replaced with a new cartridge 120. When the flavor component accumulated in the flavor-imparting cartridge 130 is exhausted, the old flavor-imparting cartridge 130 is removed and replaced with a new flavor-imparting cartridge 130.
  • the sensor unit 112 further includes a position information acquisition unit that acquires position information indicating the position of the suction device 100.
  • the position information acquisition unit receives, for example, a GNSS signal from a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) satellite (for example, a GPS signal from a GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite) and obtains position information consisting of the latitude and longitude of the device. get.
  • GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System
  • GPS Global Positioning System
  • the sensor unit 112 may acquire information indicating the state of the power supply unit 111.
  • the sensor unit 112 may be configured to acquire information indicating the SOC (State of Charge, charging state), current integrated value, voltage, and the like of the power supply unit 111.
  • the current integration value may be obtained by the current integration method, the SOC-OCV (0pen Circuit Voltage, open circuit voltage) method, or the like.
  • the sensor unit 112 may acquire information on the base material. For example, the sensor unit 112 reads information from an electronic tag attached to the base material and captures an image of the base material.
  • the sensor unit 112 may acquire the biometric information of the user.
  • the user's biological information include the user's body temperature and pulse. It is desirable that the sensor for acquiring the biological information is provided at a position close to the user's body, such as the mouthpiece 124 or the outer peripheral portion of the suction device 100.
  • the sensor unit 112 has an operation unit that accepts operations by the user. When a predetermined operation on the operation unit is accepted, for example, the operating state of the suction device 100 changes.
  • the operation unit may have any configuration such as a button, a touch sensor, a toggle switch or a rotary switch. In the following, as an example, the operation unit is assumed to be a button. Hereinafter, such a button is also referred to as a power button.
  • the operating state of the suction device 100 may change when suction by the user is detected. Further, the operating state of the suction device 100 may be changed by detecting an action of changing the position or posture of the suction device 100, such as a user applying a predetermined movement to the suction device 100.
  • the operating state of the suction device 100 may include a sleep state, a standby state, and an aerosol generation state (suction state).
  • the sleep state is a state in which some of the functions of the suction device 100 can be executed.
  • the sleep state among the functions of the sensor unit 112, only the function of detecting the operation of putting the suction device 100 into the activated state (standby state or aerosol generation state) may be executable. As a result, it is possible to minimize the power consumption while making it possible to transition to the start-up state at an arbitrary timing.
  • the standby state is a state in which all the functions of the suction device 100 can be executed.
  • the standby state is a state in which heating is not performed by the heating unit 121.
  • the suction device 100 can execute heating by the heating unit 121, notification by the notification unit 113, and communication by the communication unit 115.
  • the aerosol generation state is a state in which an aerosol sucked by the user is being generated.
  • the aerosol generation state is a state in which heating is performed by the heating unit 121.
  • the first type suction device 100 is configured as the suction device 100A according to the first configuration example.
  • the first type suction device 100 transitions to the aerosol generation state when the suction operation by the user is detected in the standby state.
  • the first type suction device 100 transitions to the standby state when it is detected that the suction operation by the user is completed in the aerosol generation state.
  • the second type suction device 100 is configured as the suction device 100A according to the first configuration example.
  • the second type suction device 100 transitions to the standby state when the power button is pressed in the sleep state. Then, the second type suction device 100 transitions to the aerosol generation state when the suction operation by the user is detected in the standby state.
  • the second type suction device 100 transitions to the standby state when it is detected that the suction operation by the user is completed in the aerosol generation state. Then, the second type suction device 100 transitions to the sleep state when the power button is pressed in the standby state.
  • the third type suction device 100 is configured as the suction device 100B according to the second configuration example.
  • the third type suction device 100 transitions to the aerosol generation state when the power button is pressed in the sleep state.
  • the temperature of the stick-type base material 150 (more accurately, the temperature of the base material portion 151 to be heated by the heating unit 121) has reached a predetermined temperature (hereinafter, also referred to as a suctionable temperature) (for example, exceeding). In that case, the user can suck.
  • the heating performed by the third type suction device 100 until the temperature of the stick-type base material 150 reaches a predetermined temperature is also referred to as preheating.
  • the third type suction device 100 transitions to the standby state when a predetermined time elapses in the aerosol generation state. Then, the third type suction device 100 transitions to the sleep state when the stick-type base material 150 is pulled out in the standby state.
  • Terminal device 200 is an information processing device operated by a user.
  • the terminal device 200 functions as a device that serves as an interface with the user.
  • the terminal device 200 is composed of a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a wearable device, or the like.
  • the terminal device 200 includes a sensor unit 210, a notification unit 220, a communication unit 230, a storage unit 240, and a control unit 250.
  • the sensor unit 210 acquires various information related to the terminal device 200. Then, the sensor unit 210 outputs the acquired information to the control unit 250.
  • the sensor unit 210 includes an input unit that receives input of information from the user.
  • the input unit includes, for example, at least one of a button, a keyboard, a touch panel, or a microphone.
  • the sensor unit 210 includes a position information acquisition unit that acquires position information indicating the position of the terminal device 200.
  • the position information acquisition unit receives, for example, a GNSS signal from a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) satellite (for example, a GPS signal from a GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite) and obtains position information consisting of the latitude and longitude of the device. get.
  • GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System
  • GPS Global Positioning System
  • the notification unit 220 notifies the user of the information.
  • the notification unit 220 includes at least one of a display device for displaying information, a light emitting device for emitting light, a vibrating device for vibrating, and a sound output device for outputting sound.
  • An example of a display device is a display.
  • An example of a light emitting device is an LED.
  • An example of a vibrating device is an eccentric motor.
  • An example of a sound output device is a speaker.
  • the notification unit 220 notifies the user of the information by outputting the information input from the control unit 250.
  • the notification unit 220 displays information to be notified to the user, emits light in a light emitting pattern according to the information to be notified to the user, vibrates in a vibration pattern according to the information to be notified to the user, or notifies the user.
  • the information to be output is output by voice.
  • the notification unit 220 is an example of the output device in the present invention.
  • the communication unit 230 is a communication interface for transmitting and receiving information between the terminal device 200 and another device.
  • the communication unit 230 performs communication conforming to any wired or wireless communication standard.
  • a communication standard for example, a wireless LAN (Local Area Network), a wired LAN, Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), or the like can be adopted.
  • the communication unit 230 wirelessly transmits and receives information to and from the suction device 100.
  • the storage unit 240 stores various information for the operation of the terminal device 200.
  • the storage unit 240 is composed of a non-volatile storage medium such as a flash memory.
  • the storage unit 240 is an example of a storage device in the present invention.
  • the control unit 250 functions as an arithmetic processing unit and a control device, and controls the overall operation in the terminal device 200 according to various programs.
  • the control unit 250 is realized by, for example, an electronic circuit such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a microprocessor.
  • the control unit 250 may include a ROM (Read Only Memory) for storing programs to be used, calculation parameters, and the like, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) for temporarily storing parameters and the like that change as appropriate.
  • the terminal device 200 executes various processes based on the control by the control unit 250.
  • the processing of information acquired by the sensor unit 210, the notification of information by the notification unit 220, the transmission and reception of information by the communication unit 230, and the storage and reading of information by the storage unit 240 are examples of the processing controlled by the control unit 250. ..
  • Other processes executed by the terminal device 200, such as input of information to each component and processing based on the information output from each component, are also controlled by the control unit 250.
  • the function of the control unit 250 may be realized by using an application.
  • the application may be pre-installed or downloaded. Further, the function of the control unit 250 may be realized by PWA (Progressive Web Apps).
  • the server 300 is a device that controls all services provided to the user who uses the suction device 100. For example, the server 300 collects suction-related information, which will be described later, from the suction device 100 via the terminal device 200.
  • the server 300 has a database for accumulating the collected suction-related information.
  • the server 300 is operated by, for example, a company that collects suction-related information and uses the collected suction-related information for marketing or the like.
  • Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for collecting and displaying a usage history of a suction device. However, since it is premised that the user uses one suction device, the usage history is managed for each suction device, and the usage history for each suction device is displayed.
  • one user owns a plurality of suction devices 100. Then, it is assumed that the user uses the plurality of suction devices 100 while switching between them. For example, the user may switch the suction device 100 to be used each time the remaining power of the suction device 100 in use is exhausted.
  • the suction device 100 it is assumed that one user owns a plurality of power supply units 110. Then, it is assumed that the user uses the same base material (cartridge 120 and / or flavoring cartridge 130) while replacing the plurality of power supply units 110. For example, the user may switch the power supply unit 110 to be used each time the remaining power of the power supply unit 110 in use is exhausted.
  • the same inconvenience may occur if the information is managed in units of the suction device 100.
  • the usage history of the suction device 100 before replacement and the usage history of the suction device 100 after replacement are managed as separate information. Therefore, it has been difficult to manage a series of usage histories before and after replacement as continuous information.
  • a mechanism for managing the information collected from the suction device 100 for each type of the suction device 100 is provided. With such a configuration, the information collected from the suction device 100 of the same type can be managed as continuous information.
  • Characteristics of the type of suction device 100-Type of suction device 100 It is assumed that there are a plurality of types of suction device 100. As an example, the type of suction device 100 may be defined depending on the type of substrate that can be used for aerosol production. As another example, the type of the suction device 100 may be defined according to the function provided by the suction device 100. As another example, the type of suction device 100 may be defined according to the trigger of the state transition of the suction device 100. In the present embodiment, as an example, it is assumed that there are three types of suction devices 100 of the first type to third type suction devices 100 described above.
  • the identification information of the suction device 100 may include identification information indicating the type of the suction device 100 (an example of the first identification information).
  • the identification information will also be referred to as a group ID (identification) below.
  • the group ID is information that is different for each type of the suction device 100 and is common to the suction devices 100 of the same type. That is, different group IDs are set for different types of suction devices 100. Further, the same group ID is set for the suction device 100 of the same type. The group ID makes it possible to identify the type of the suction device 100.
  • the identification information of the suction device 100 may include identification information unique to the suction device 100 (an example of the second identification information).
  • the identification information will also be referred to as a device ID below.
  • the device ID is information that differs for each suction device 100. That is, different device IDs are set in the different suction devices 100.
  • the device ID makes it possible to uniquely identify the suction device 100.
  • the suction device 100 is given a device ID at the time of manufacture and stores it.
  • the identification information of the suction device 100 may include identification information unique to the user who uses (owns) the suction device 100 (an example of the third identification information).
  • the identification information will also be referred to as a user ID below.
  • the user ID is information that differs for each user. That is, different user IDs are set for different users. The user ID makes it possible to uniquely identify the user of the suction device 100.
  • the suction device 100 transmits suction-related information, which is information about the suction device 100, to the terminal device 200.
  • the terminal device 200 receives the suction-related information transmitted from the suction device 100.
  • the suction device 100 typically transmits suction-related information in association with the device ID of the suction device 100 itself. With such a configuration, the terminal device 200 can uniquely identify the suction device 100 that is the source of the received suction-related information.
  • an example of the information included in the suction-related information will be described.
  • the suction-related information may include suction history information, which is information indicating the history of suction performed by the user using the suction device 100.
  • the suction history information may include suction amount information indicating the amount of suction performed by the user using the suction device 100.
  • the amount of suction indicated by the suction amount information may be the number of times the suction operation is performed (hereinafter, also referred to as the number of times of suction), or may be the cumulative total of the times during which the suction operation is performed.
  • the suction history information may include position information indicating the position of the suction device 100 when the user sucks using the suction device 100. These suction history information is acquired by the sensor unit 112.
  • the suction-related information may include identification information indicating the type of the base material (an example of the fourth identification information).
  • the identification information will also be referred to as a base material type ID below.
  • the base material type ID is information that is different for each type of base material and is common to the same type of base material. That is, different base material type IDs are set for different types of base materials. Further, the same base material type ID is set for the same type of base material.
  • the base material type ID makes it possible to identify the type of base material.
  • the base material type ID may be acquired by the sensor unit 112 from the electronic tag attached to the base material, or may be acquired by image recognition of the captured image of the base material acquired by the sensor unit 112.
  • the base material type ID may be included in the suction history information. More specifically, the suction history information may include the substrate type ID of the substrate used to generate the aerosol aspirated using the suction device 100. In that case, the suction history information includes information indicating the suction history for each type of base material.
  • the suction-related information may include identification information unique to the base material (an example of the fifth identification information).
  • the identification information is also referred to as a base material ID.
  • the base material ID is information that differs for each base material. That is, different base material IDs are set for different base materials.
  • the base material ID makes it possible to uniquely identify the base material.
  • the base material ID may be acquired by the sensor unit 112 from the electronic tag attached to the base material, or may be acquired by image recognition of the captured image of the base material acquired by the sensor unit 112.
  • the base material ID may be included in the suction history information. More specifically, the suction history information may include the substrate ID of the substrate used to generate the aerosol aspirated using the suction device 100. In that case, the suction history information includes information indicating the suction history for each substrate.
  • the suction-related information may include state information, which is information indicating the state of the suction device 100.
  • the state information may include information indicating the state of the power supply unit 111 such as the remaining amount of electric power.
  • the state information may include information indicating the presence or absence of a failure and information indicating the content of the failure.
  • the state information is acquired by the sensor unit 112.
  • Aspiration-related information may include the user's ecological information.
  • the terminal device 200 can identify, for example, whether or not the user is relaxed during the suction operation.
  • the biometric information is acquired by the sensor unit 112.
  • the suction-related information is typically acquired by the sensor unit 112 of the suction device 100. However, a part of the suction-related information may be acquired by the terminal device 200. For example, the position information may be acquired by the sensor unit 210 of the terminal device 200 as the position information of the terminal device 200 when the terminal device 200 receives the suction-related information from the suction device 100.
  • the terminal device 200 stores each of the plurality of identification information set in the suction device 100 in association with each other.
  • the terminal device 200 stores the group ID, the device ID, and the user ID in association with each other.
  • the terminal device 200 stores the group ID and the device ID in association with each other.
  • the user may have a plurality of suction devices 100 of the same type.
  • the terminal device 200 stores a plurality of device IDs in association with one group ID.
  • the information stored in the terminal device 200 in which each of the plurality of identification information set in the suction device 100 is associated with each other is also referred to as an ID table below. Table 1 below is an example of an ID table.
  • ID_U01 is set as the user ID for the user.
  • ID_G01 is set as the group ID in the first type suction device 100.
  • ID_D11, ID_D12, and ID_D13 are set as device IDs in the three first-type suction devices 100, respectively.
  • ID_G02 is set as the group ID in the second type suction device 100.
  • ID_D21 and ID_D22 are set as device IDs in the two second type suction devices 100, respectively.
  • ID_G03 is set as the group ID in the third type suction device 100.
  • ID_D31 is set as the device ID in one third type suction device 100.
  • the terminal device 200 can identify the group ID of the suction device 100 (that is, the type of the suction device 100) based on the device ID of the suction device 100 by referring to the ID table. Further, the terminal device 200 can identify the user ID of the suction device 100 (that is, the user of the suction device 100) based on the device ID of the suction device 100 by referring to the ID table.
  • the terminal device 200 appropriately executes the addition of information to the ID table and the deletion of information from the ID table.
  • the terminal device 200 detects a new suction device 100 corresponding to a device ID that is not stored in the ID table, the terminal device 200 includes a group ID and a device ID corresponding to the new suction device 100. Are associated with each other and stored in the ID table.
  • the new suction device 100 is, for example, a suction device 100 newly purchased by the user.
  • the suction device 100 is a new suction device 100. Is detected. Then, the terminal device 200 stores the device ID of the new suction device 100 and the group ID corresponding to the type of the new suction device 100 in the ID table in association with each other.
  • the group ID corresponding to the new type of suction device 100 may be specified by the user.
  • the terminal device 200 may estimate the group ID based on the device ID.
  • the type of suction device 100 can be defined according to the type of substrate that can be used for aerosol production.
  • the terminal device 200 may identify the group ID corresponding to the new suction device 100 based on the base material type ID included in the suction-related information received from the new suction device 100. For example, the terminal device 200 identifies the type of the suction device 100 that can use the base material indicated by the base material type ID included in the suction-related information received from the new suction device 100 as the type of the new suction device 100. do. According to such a configuration, the terminal device 200 can automatically identify the group ID of the new suction device 100.
  • the terminal device 200 deletes the combination of the device ID and the group ID corresponding to the suction device 100 from the ID table.
  • An example of a predetermined condition is that the suction device 100 is discarded. In that case, the terminal device 200 deletes the combination of the device ID and the group ID corresponding to the existing suction device 100 to be discarded from the ID table.
  • Another example of the predetermined condition is that the suction device 100 is replaced by a new one. In that case, the terminal device 200 deletes the combination of the device ID and the group ID corresponding to the existing suction device 100 to be replaced from the ID table, and combines the device ID and the group ID corresponding to the new suction device 100. Add the combination to the ID table. With such a configuration, it is possible to maintain the minimum amount of information in the ID table.
  • suction device 100 is to be discarded or to be replaced is typically specified by the user.
  • the terminal device 200 may determine that the suction device 100 is to be discarded when it receives state information indicating that an irreparable error has occurred in the suction device 100.
  • the terminal device 200 processes the suction-related information received from the suction device 100 by the communication unit 230 according to the type of the suction device 100.
  • the communication unit 230 processes the suction-related information received from the suction device 100 by the communication unit 230 according to the type of the suction device 100.
  • the terminal device 200 acquires the group ID stored in the ID table in association with the device ID of the suction device 100, which is the source of the suction-related information. Then, the terminal device 200 performs a process using the acquired group ID as a process according to the type of the suction device 100. For example, the suction device 100 transmits the suction-related information in association with the device ID. Next, the terminal device 200 acquires the group ID of the suction device 100 by referring to the received device ID in the ID table, and processes the received suction-related information according to the group ID. With such a configuration, the terminal device 200 can perform processing according to the type of the suction device 100. In addition, the terminal device 200 may acquire the user ID by referring to the received device ID in the ID table, and perform processing according to the user ID on the received suction-related information.
  • the terminal device 200 may store the group ID and the suction-related information in association with each other. With such a configuration, the terminal device 200 can later perform processing using the group ID on the stored suction-related information.
  • the terminal device 200 may store the device ID and the suction-related information in association with each other. With such a configuration, the terminal device 200 can later perform processing using the device ID on the stored suction-related information.
  • the terminal device 200 may store the user ID and the suction-related information in association with each other. With such a configuration, the terminal device 200 can later perform processing using the user ID on the stored suction-related information.
  • the terminal device 200 may output suction-related information for each type of suction device 100.
  • the terminal device 200 outputs the suction-related information for each type of the suction device 100 by aggregating the suction-related information associated with the same group ID.
  • the user can collectively confirm the suction-related information obtained by the plurality of suction devices 100 of the same type as continuous information.
  • the terminal device 200 acquires suction history information from two suction devices 100 of the same type.
  • these two suction devices 100 are referred to as a suction device 100C and a suction device 100D.
  • FIG. 4 is an example of a graph in which suction history information acquired from the suction device 100C according to the present embodiment is aggregated.
  • the horizontal axis of the graph 10C shown in FIG. 4 is the time in units of days.
  • the vertical axis of the graph 10C is the cumulative number of suctions in the suction device 100C. That is, the graph 10C shows the transition of the number of suctions per day in the suction device 100C.
  • the terminal device 200 can generate the graph 10C by aggregating the suction history information stored in association with the device ID of the suction device 100C.
  • FIG. 5 is an example of a graph in which suction history information acquired from the suction device 100D according to the present embodiment is aggregated.
  • the horizontal axis of the graph 10D shown in FIG. 5 is the time in units of days.
  • the vertical axis of the graph 10D is the cumulative number of suctions in the suction device 100D. That is, the graph 10D shows the transition of the number of suctions per day in the suction device 100D.
  • the terminal device 200 can generate the graph 10D by aggregating the suction history information stored in association with the device ID of the suction device 100D.
  • the suction device 100C stops using the suction device 100C and starts using the suction device 100D on the Xth day. Therefore, in the graph 10C, the number of suctions after the Xth day is zero. Further, in the graph 10D, the number of suctions before the Xth day is zero.
  • the suction history information is aggregated for each device ID, the suction device 100 is used unchanged around the Xth day, but as shown in Graph 10C and Graph 10D, the suction history information is discontinuous with the Xth day as the boundary. Information will be generated. Even if the graph 10C and the graph 10D are presented to the user, it is difficult for the user to collectively confirm the information as continuous information.
  • the terminal device 200 outputs suction history information for each type of suction device 100. That is, the terminal device 200 aggregates and outputs the suction history information obtained from the suction device 100 of the same type. For example, the terminal device 200 aggregates and outputs the suction history information associated with the same group ID.
  • FIG. 6 is an example of a graph in which suction history information obtained from the suction device 100 of the same type according to the present embodiment is aggregated.
  • the horizontal axis of the graph 20 shown in FIG. 6 is the time in units of days.
  • the vertical axis of the graph 20 is the cumulative number of suctions in the suction device 100C and the suction device 100D. That is, the graph 20 shows the transition of the sum of the number of suctions per day in the suction device 100C and the suction device 100D. More simply, the graph 20 is a graph in which the graph 10C shown in FIG. 4 and the graph 10D shown in FIG. 5 are integrated.
  • the terminal device 200 generates and outputs a graph 20 by aggregating the suction history information stored in association with the group ID common to the suction device 100C and the suction device 100D.
  • the usage history information in the suction device 100C and the usage history information in the suction device 100D are output as continuous information. Therefore, the user can collectively confirm the suction-related information obtained by the plurality of suction devices 100 of the same type as continuous information.
  • the cumulative total of suction amounts (number of suctions or suction time) for each type of suction device 100, which is indicated by the suction amount information included in the suction-related information, is the first threshold value.
  • information indicating that the suction amount for each type of the suction device 100 has reached the first threshold value may be output.
  • the terminal device 200 calculates the cumulative total of the suction amount for each type of the suction device 100 by aggregating the suction history information associated with the same group ID. Then, when the cumulative total of the calculated suction amounts reaches the first threshold value, the terminal device 200 outputs information indicating that fact. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent excessive suction.
  • the terminal device 200 when the cumulative suction amount for each base material reaches the second threshold value, which is indicated by the suction amount information included in the suction-related information and the base material ID, the cumulative suction amount for each base material is calculated. Information indicating that the second threshold value has been reached may be output. For example, the terminal device 200 calculates the cumulative total of the suction amount for each base material by aggregating the suction history information including the same base material ID among the suction history information associated with the same group ID. .. Then, when the cumulative total of the calculated suction amounts for each base material reaches the second threshold value, the terminal device 200 outputs information indicating that fact. With such a configuration, it is possible to prompt the user to replace the base material before the contents (aerosol source and flavor source) accumulated in the base material are exhausted.
  • the consumption amount of the contents accumulated in the base material can be correctly grasped even in a use case in which one base material is replaced with a plurality of suction devices 100.
  • the terminal device 200 may transmit the group ID and the suction-related information in association with each other.
  • the terminal device 200 may associate the group ID with the suction-related information and transmit the information to the server 300.
  • the transmission destination device can process suction-related information for each type of suction device 100.
  • the terminal device 200 may select at least one of a group ID, a device ID, or a user ID according to the content of the suction-related information, and transmit the selected ID in association with the suction-related information.
  • the suction-related information is the suction history information
  • the terminal device 200 transmits the suction history information in association with the group ID.
  • the server 300 can manage the suction history information for each type of the suction device 100. Therefore, the server 300 processes according to the type of the suction device 100, such as outputting the suction history information for each type of the suction device 100 or outputting the information based on the suction history information for each type of the suction device 100. Can be done.
  • the terminal device 200 may transmit information that is desirable to be managed in units of the type of the suction device 100 in association with the group ID.
  • the terminal device 200 transmits the state information in association with the device ID.
  • the server 300 can manage the state information in units of 100 suction devices.
  • the terminal device 200 may transmit information that is desirable to be managed in units of the suction device 100 in association with the device ID.
  • the terminal device 200 transmits the biometric information in association with the user ID.
  • the server 300 can manage the biological state on a user-by-user basis.
  • the terminal device 200 may transmit information that is desirable to be managed on a user-by-user basis in association with a user ID.
  • FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram showing an example of a process flow executed in System 1 according to the present embodiment.
  • the suction device 100 transmits the suction-related information in association with the device ID (step S102).
  • the terminal device 200 acquires the group ID of the suction device 100 by referring to the received device ID in the ID table (step S104).
  • the terminal device 200 performs a process (steps S106 to S110) corresponding to the acquired group ID on the received suction-related information.
  • the terminal device 200 stores the suction-related information in association with the group ID (step S106).
  • the terminal device 200 stores the suction history information in association with the group ID.
  • the terminal device 200 transmits the suction-related information in association with the group ID (step S108).
  • the terminal device 200 transmits the suction history information in association with the group ID.
  • the terminal device 200 outputs suction-related information for each group ID (step S110). For example, the terminal device 200 outputs a graph that aggregates the suction history information stored in association with the same group ID.
  • steps S106 to S108 are executed.
  • the order of processing in steps S106 to S108 is arbitrary.
  • the terminal device 200 may store the device ID and / or the user ID acquired by referring to the device ID in the ID table in association with the suction-related information.
  • the terminal device 200 stores the state information in association with the device ID.
  • the terminal device 200 stores biometric information in association with a user ID.
  • the terminal device 200 may transmit the device ID and / or the user ID acquired by referring to the device ID in the ID table in association with the suction-related information.
  • the terminal device 200 transmits the state information in association with the device ID.
  • the terminal device 200 transmits the biometric information in association with the user ID.
  • the terminal device 200 may output suction-related information for each device ID. For example, the terminal device 200 aggregates and outputs the state information stored in association with the same device ID. In addition, in step S110, the terminal device 200 may output suction-related information for each user ID. For example, the terminal device 200 aggregates and outputs the biometric information stored in association with the same user ID.
  • FIG. 8 is a sequence diagram showing an example of a flow of processing executed in the terminal device 200 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8, first, the terminal device 200 receives the suction history information and the device ID transmitted from the suction device 100 (step S202). Next, the terminal device 200 determines whether or not the received device ID is stored in the ID table (step S204).
  • the terminal device 200 acquires the group ID stored in association with the device ID in the ID table (step S206). .. Then, the terminal device 200 executes a process according to the group ID for the suction history information (step S208).
  • the terminal device 200 sets the group ID corresponding to the type of the suction device 100 of the transmission source and the received device ID. It is associated and stored in the ID table (step S210). For example, the terminal device 200 asks the user to input the type of the suction device 100, and stores the group ID corresponding to the type of the suction device 100 specified by the user in the ID table in association with the device ID. After that, the process proceeds to step S206.
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a modified example of the system 1 according to the present embodiment.
  • the suction device 100 communicates with the terminal device 200 and the server 300. Further, the terminal device 200 communicates with the suction device 100 and the server 300. That is, in this modification, the suction device 100 can communicate with the server 300 without going through the terminal device 200.
  • LPWA Low Power, Wide Area
  • LPWA is a wireless communication standard characterized by a long communicable distance at the cost of a low transmission rate.
  • cellular communication or the like may be used for communication between the suction device 100 and the server 300.
  • the suction device 100 performs processing on suction-related information according to the type of the suction device 100.
  • the suction device 100 performs processing using the group ID of the suction device 100.
  • the suction device 100 may be given a group ID by the terminal device 200 or the server 300.
  • the suction device 100 may be given a group ID at the time of manufacture or the like and may be stored.
  • the process performed by the suction device 100 according to the present modification is the same as the process for suction-related information according to the type of the suction device 100 performed by the terminal device 200 according to the above embodiment.
  • the suction device 100 stores the group ID and the suction-related information in association with each other. With such a configuration, the suction device 100 can later perform processing using the group ID on the stored suction-related information.
  • the suction device 100 outputs the group ID and the suction-related information in association with each other.
  • the suction device 100 may communicate with another suction device 100.
  • the suction device 100 may aggregate and output the suction-related information received from another suction device 100 of the same type and its own suction-related information.
  • the user can collectively confirm the suction-related information obtained by the plurality of suction devices 100 of the same type as continuous information.
  • the suction device 100 transmits the group ID and the suction-related information in association with each other.
  • the suction device 100 may transmit the group ID and the suction-related information to the server 300 in association with each other.
  • the transmission destination device can process suction-related information for each type of suction device 100.
  • the storage unit 240 of the terminal device 200 has been described as an example of the storage device in the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to such an example.
  • the suction device 100, the server 300, or other device may function as the storage device in the present invention.
  • the notification unit 220 of the terminal device 200 has been described as an example of the output device in the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to such an example.
  • the suction device 100, the server 300, or other device may function as the output device in the present invention.
  • a group ID is set in addition to the device ID, but the present invention is not limited to such an example.
  • a part of the device ID may function as a group ID.
  • the device ID may be composed of an upper bit indicating the type of the suction device 100 and a lower bit unique to the suction device 100.
  • the suction device 100 transmits the suction-related information in association with the device ID, but the present invention is not limited to such an example.
  • the suction device 100 may transmit the device ID when initiating a connection with the terminal device 200. Then, the suction device 100 may transmit only the suction-related information after transmitting the device ID. In that case, the terminal device 200 processes the suction-related information received from the connected suction device 100 based on the device ID received when starting the connection.
  • the suction device 100 transmits the device ID
  • the suction device 100 does not have to transmit the device ID, and may not store the device ID in the first place.
  • the terminal device 200 acquires the device ID of the suction device 100 based on, for example, the connection information of the suction device 100 (for example, SSID or MAC (Media Access Control) address).
  • the association between the connection information and the device ID is performed in advance, for example, when the suction device 100 and the terminal device 200 are connected for the first time.
  • each device described in the present specification may be realized by using software, hardware, or a combination of software and hardware.
  • the programs constituting the software are stored in advance in, for example, a recording medium (non-transitory media) provided inside or outside each device. Then, each program is read into RAM at the time of execution by a computer and executed by a processor such as a CPU.
  • the recording medium is, for example, a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, a flash memory, or the like.
  • the above computer program may be distributed via, for example, a network without using a recording medium.

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a mechanism that is capable of providing a service suitable for a use case in which a user is using a plurality of suction devices selectively. [Solution] This terminal device comprises: a communication unit that communicates with other devices; and a control unit that, with respect to suction-related information, which is information that relates to a suction device and that is received by the communication unit from the suction device, performs processing according to the type of the suction device.

Description

端末装置、吸引装置、情報処理方法、及びプログラムTerminal devices, suction devices, information processing methods, and programs
　本発明は、端末装置、吸引装置、情報処理方法、及びプログラムに関する。 The present invention relates to a terminal device, a suction device, an information processing method, and a program.
　電子タバコ及びネブライザ等の、ユーザに吸引される物質を生成する吸引装置が広く普及している。例えば、吸引装置は、エアロゾルを生成するためのエアロゾル源、及び生成されたエアロゾルに香味成分を付与するための香味源等を含む基材を用いて、香味成分が付与されたエアロゾルを生成する。ユーザは、吸引装置により生成された、香味成分が付与されたエアロゾルを吸引する（以下、パフとも称する）ことで、香味を味わうことができる。 Suction devices that generate substances that are sucked by users, such as electronic cigarettes and nebulizers, are widely used. For example, the suction device uses a base material containing an aerosol source for producing an aerosol, a flavor source for imparting a flavor component to the produced aerosol, and the like to generate an aerosol to which the flavor component is added. The user can taste the flavor by sucking the aerosol to which the flavor component is added (hereinafter, also referred to as puff) generated by the suction device.
　近年では、吸引装置に無線通信機能を持たせ、吸引装置の情報を無線で収集して様々なサービスを提供することが検討されている。例えば、下記特許文献１では、吸引装置の使用履歴を収集して表示する技術が開示されている。 In recent years, it has been considered to provide a suction device with a wireless communication function, collect information on the suction device wirelessly, and provide various services. For example, Patent Document 1 below discloses a technique for collecting and displaying a usage history of a suction device.
特表２０１９－５１２２４５号公報Special Table 2019-512245
　しかし、上記特許文献１に記載の技術は、ユーザがひとつの吸引装置を使用することが前提となっているので、ユーザが複数の吸引装置を所持し使い分けるようなユースケースには適しているとは言い難い。 However, since the technique described in Patent Document 1 is based on the premise that the user uses one suction device, it is suitable for a use case in which the user possesses and uses a plurality of suction devices properly. Is hard to say.
　そこで、本発明は、上記問題に鑑みてなされたものであり、本発明の目的とするところは、ユーザが複数の吸引装置を使い分けるユースケースに適したサービスを提供することが可能な仕組みを提供することにある。 Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a mechanism capable of providing a service suitable for a use case in which a user uses a plurality of suction devices properly. To do.
　上記課題を解決するために、本発明のある観点によれば、他の装置との間で通信を行う通信部と、前記通信部により吸引装置から受信された、前記吸引装置に関する情報である吸引関連情報に対し、前記吸引装置の種類に応じた処理を行う制御部と、を備える端末装置が提供される。 In order to solve the above problems, according to a certain viewpoint of the present invention, a communication unit that communicates with another device and suction that is information about the suction device received from the suction device by the communication unit. A terminal device including a control unit that performs processing according to the type of the suction device for related information is provided.
　前記制御部は、前記吸引装置の種類を示す識別情報である第１の識別情報と前記吸引関連情報とを対応付けて記憶するよう記憶装置を制御してもよい。 The control unit may control the storage device so as to store the first identification information, which is the identification information indicating the type of the suction device, and the suction-related information in association with each other.
　前記制御部は、前記吸引装置の種類を示す識別情報である第１の識別情報と前記吸引関連情報とを対応付けて送信するよう前記通信部を制御してもよい。 The control unit may control the communication unit so as to transmit the first identification information, which is identification information indicating the type of the suction device, and the suction-related information in association with each other.
　前記制御部は、前記吸引関連情報の内容に応じて、前記吸引装置の種類を示す識別情報である第１の識別情報、前記吸引装置に固有の識別情報である第２の識別情報、又は前記吸引装置を使用するユーザに固有の識別情報である第３の識別情報の少なくともいずれかを選択し、選択した前記識別情報と前記吸引関連情報とを対応付けて送信するよう前記通信部を制御してもよい。 Depending on the content of the suction-related information, the control unit may use the first identification information which is identification information indicating the type of the suction device, the second identification information which is the identification information unique to the suction device, or the above-mentioned. The communication unit is controlled so as to select at least one of the third identification information, which is the identification information unique to the user who uses the suction device, and transmit the selected identification information and the suction-related information in association with each other. You may.
　前記第１の識別情報は、前記吸引装置の種類ごとに異なる情報であって、同一種類の前記吸引装置に共通する情報であってもよい。 The first identification information is different for each type of the suction device, and may be information common to the suction devices of the same type.
　前記制御部は、前記第１の識別情報と、前記吸引装置に固有の識別情報である第２の識別情報とを対応付けて記憶装置に記憶させてもよい。 The control unit may store the first identification information and the second identification information, which is the identification information unique to the suction device, in the storage device in association with each other.
　前記制御部は、前記吸引関連情報の送信元である前記吸引装置の前記第２の識別情報に対応付けて前記記憶装置に記憶された前記第１の識別情報を取得し、前記吸引装置の種類に応じた処理として前記第１の識別情報を用いた処理を行ってもよい。 The control unit acquires the first identification information stored in the storage device in association with the second identification information of the suction device which is the transmission source of the suction-related information, and the type of the suction device. The process using the first identification information may be performed as the process according to the above.
　前記制御部は、前記記憶装置に記憶されていない前記第２の識別情報に対応する新たな吸引装置を検出した場合に、前記新たな吸引装置に対応する前記第１の識別情報と前記第２の識別情報とを対応付けて前記記憶装置に記憶させてもよい。 When the control unit detects a new suction device corresponding to the second identification information that is not stored in the storage device, the first identification information corresponding to the new suction device and the second identification information. The identification information of the above may be associated with the storage device and stored in the storage device.
　前記吸引装置は、基材を使用して、ユーザに吸引される物質を生成し、前記吸引関連情報は、前記基材の種類を示す識別情報である第４の識別情報を含み、前記制御部は、前記吸引関連情報に含まれる前記第４の識別情報に基づいて、前記新たな吸引装置に対応する前記第１の識別情報を識別してもよい。 The suction device uses a base material to generate a substance to be sucked by a user, and the suction-related information includes a fourth identification information which is identification information indicating the type of the base material, and the control unit. May identify the first identification information corresponding to the new suction device based on the fourth identification information included in the suction-related information.
　前記制御部は、前記吸引装置に関する所定の条件が満たされた場合に、当該前記吸引装置に対応する第２の識別情報と前記第１の識別情報との組み合わせを、前記記憶装置から削除してもよい。 When the predetermined condition regarding the suction device is satisfied, the control unit deletes the combination of the second identification information corresponding to the suction device and the first identification information from the storage device. May be good.
　前記制御部は、前記吸引装置の種類ごとに前記吸引関連情報を出力するよう出力装置を制御してもよい。 The control unit may control the output device so as to output the suction-related information for each type of the suction device.
　前記吸引関連情報は、ユーザが前記吸引装置を用いて行った吸引の量を示す吸引量情報を含み、前記制御部は、前記吸引量情報により示される、前記吸引装置の種類ごとの吸引量の累計が第１の閾値に達した場合に、前記吸引装置の種類ごとの吸引量の累計が前記第１の閾値に達したことを示す情報を出力するよう出力装置を制御してもよい。 The suction-related information includes suction amount information indicating the amount of suction performed by the user using the suction device, and the control unit controls the suction amount for each type of the suction device indicated by the suction amount information. When the cumulative total reaches the first threshold value, the output device may be controlled to output information indicating that the cumulative total of the suction amount for each type of the suction device has reached the first threshold value.
　前記吸引装置は、基材を使用して、ユーザに吸引される物質を生成し、前記吸引関連情報は、前記基材に固有の識別情報である第５の識別情報と、ユーザが前記吸引装置を用いて行った吸引の量を示す吸引量情報を含み、前記制御部は、前記第５の識別情報及び前記吸引量情報により示される、前記基材ごとの吸引量の累計が第２の閾値に達した場合に、前記基材ごとの吸引量の累計が前記第２の閾値に達したことを示す情報を出力するよう出力装置を制御してもよい。 The suction device uses a base material to generate a substance to be sucked by the user, and the suction-related information includes a fifth identification information which is identification information unique to the base material and the suction device by the user. The control unit includes the suction amount information indicating the amount of suction performed by using the above, and the total suction amount for each base material indicated by the fifth identification information and the suction amount information is the second threshold value. When the amount reaches, the output device may be controlled to output information indicating that the cumulative amount of suction for each base material has reached the second threshold value.
　また、上記課題を解決するために、本発明の別の観点によれば、吸引装置であって、前記吸引装置に関する情報である吸引関連情報に対し、前記吸引装置の種類に応じた処理を行う制御部、を備える吸引装置が提供される。 Further, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, according to another viewpoint of the present invention, the suction device performs processing according to the type of the suction device with respect to the suction-related information which is the information about the suction device. A suction device comprising a control unit is provided.
　前記吸引装置は、他の装置との間で通信を行う通信部をさらに備え、前記制御部は、前記吸引装置の種類を示す識別情報である第１の識別情報と前記吸引関連情報とを対応付けて送信するよう前記通信部を制御してもよい。 The suction device further includes a communication unit that communicates with another device, and the control unit corresponds to the first identification information, which is identification information indicating the type of the suction device, and the suction-related information. The communication unit may be controlled so as to attach and transmit.
　また、上記課題を解決するために、本発明の別の観点によれば、他の装置との間で通信を行う端末装置により実行される情報処理方法であって、吸引装置から受信された、前記吸引装置に関する情報である吸引関連情報に対し、前記吸引装置の種類に応じた処理を行うこと、を含む情報処理方法が提供される。 Further, in order to solve the above problem, according to another viewpoint of the present invention, it is an information processing method executed by a terminal device that communicates with another device, and is received from the suction device. An information processing method including performing processing according to the type of the suction device for suction-related information which is information about the suction device is provided.
　また、上記課題を解決するために、本発明の別の観点によれば、吸引装置により実行される情報処理方法であって、前記吸引装置に関する情報である吸引関連情報に対し、前記吸引装置の種類に応じた処理を行うこと、を含む情報処理方法が提供される。 Further, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, according to another viewpoint of the present invention, the information processing method executed by the suction device, in contrast to the suction-related information which is the information about the suction device, of the suction device. Information processing methods including performing processing according to the type are provided.
　また、上記課題を解決するために、本発明の別の観点によれば、他の装置との間で通信を行う端末装置を制御するコンピュータを、吸引装置から受信された、前記吸引装置に関する情報である吸引関連情報に対し、前記吸引装置の種類に応じた処理を行う制御部、として機能させるためのプログラムが提供される。 Further, in order to solve the above problems, according to another aspect of the present invention, information regarding the suction device received from the suction device is a computer that controls a terminal device that communicates with another device. A program for functioning as a control unit that performs processing according to the type of the suction device is provided for the suction-related information.
　また、上記課題を解決するために、本発明の別の観点によれば、吸引装置を制御するコンピュータを、前記吸引装置に関する情報である吸引関連情報に対し、前記吸引装置の種類に応じた処理を行う制御部、として機能させるためのプログラムが提供される。 Further, in order to solve the above problems, according to another viewpoint of the present invention, a computer that controls the suction device is subjected to processing of suction-related information, which is information about the suction device, according to the type of the suction device. A program for functioning as a control unit for performing the above is provided.
　以上説明したように本発明によれば、ユーザが複数の吸引装置を使い分けるユースケースに適したサービスを提供することが可能な仕組みが提供される。 As described above, according to the present invention, a mechanism capable of providing a service suitable for a use case in which a user uses a plurality of suction devices properly is provided.
吸引装置の第１の構成例を模式的に示す模式図である。It is a schematic diagram which shows typically the 1st structural example of a suction device. 吸引装置の第２の構成例を模式的に示す模式図である。It is a schematic diagram which shows typically the 2nd structural example of a suction device. 本発明の一実施形態に係るシステムの構成の一例を示すブロック図である。It is a block diagram which shows an example of the structure of the system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. 本実施形態に係る吸引装置から取得された吸引履歴情報を集計したグラフの一例である。This is an example of a graph in which suction history information acquired from the suction device according to the present embodiment is aggregated. 本実施形態に係る吸引装置から取得された吸引履歴情報を集計したグラフの一例である。This is an example of a graph in which suction history information acquired from the suction device according to the present embodiment is aggregated. 本実施形態に係る同一種類の吸引装置から得られた吸引履歴情報を集計したグラフの一例である。This is an example of a graph in which suction history information obtained from the same type of suction device according to the present embodiment is aggregated. 本実施形態に係るシステムにおいて実行される処理の流れの一例を示すシーケンス図である。It is a sequence diagram which shows an example of the flow of processing executed in the system which concerns on this embodiment. 本実施形態に係る端末装置において実行される処理の流れの一例を示すシーケンス図である。It is a sequence diagram which shows an example of the flow of processing executed in the terminal apparatus which concerns on this embodiment. 本実施形態に係るシステムの変形例を説明するための図である。It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of the system which concerns on this embodiment.
　以下に添付図面を参照しながら、本発明の好適な実施の形態について詳細に説明する。なお、本明細書及び図面において、実質的に同一の機能構成を有する構成要素については、同一の符号を付することにより重複説明を省略する。 Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the present specification and the drawings, components having substantially the same functional configuration are designated by the same reference numerals, so that duplicate description will be omitted.
　また、本明細書及び図面において、実質的に同一の機能構成を有する要素を、同一の符号の後に異なるアルファベットを付して区別する場合もある。例えば、実質的に同一の機能構成を有する複数の要素を、必要に応じて吸引装置１００Ａ、及び１００Ｂのように区別する。ただし、実質的に同一の機能構成を有する複数の要素の各々を特に区別する必要がない場合、同一符号のみを付する。例えば、吸引装置１００Ａ、及び１００Ｂを特に区別する必要が無い場合には、単に吸引装置１００と称する。 Further, in the present specification and drawings, elements having substantially the same functional configuration may be distinguished by adding different alphabets after the same reference numerals. For example, a plurality of elements having substantially the same functional configuration are distinguished as necessary, such as suction devices 100A and 100B. However, if it is not necessary to distinguish each of a plurality of elements having substantially the same functional configuration, only the same reference numerals are given. For example, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the suction devices 100A and 100B, the suction device 100 is simply referred to as the suction device 100.
　＜＜１．吸引装置の構成例＞＞
　吸引装置は、ユーザにより吸引される物質を生成する装置である。以下では、吸引装置により生成される物質が、エアロゾルであるものとして説明する。他に、吸引装置により生成される物質は、気体であってもよい。 << 1. Configuration example of suction device >>
The suction device is a device that produces a substance that is sucked by the user. In the following, the substance produced by the suction device will be described as being an aerosol. Alternatively, the substance produced by the suction device may be a gas.
　（１）第１の構成例
　図１は、吸引装置の第１の構成例を模式的に示す模式図である。図１に示すように、本構成例に係る吸引装置１００Ａは、電源ユニット１１０、カートリッジ１２０、及び香味付与カートリッジ１３０を含む。電源ユニット１１０は、電源部１１１Ａ、センサ部１１２Ａ、通知部１１３Ａ、記憶部１１４Ａ、通信部１１５Ａ、及び制御部１１６Ａを含む。カートリッジ１２０は、加熱部１２１Ａ、液誘導部１２２、及び液貯蔵部１２３を含む。香味付与カートリッジ１３０は、香味源１３１、及びマウスピース１２４を含む。カートリッジ１２０及び香味付与カートリッジ１３０には、空気流路１８０が形成される。 (1) First Configuration Example FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram schematically showing a first configuration example of a suction device. As shown in FIG. 1, the suction device 100A according to this configuration example includes a power supply unit 110, a cartridge 120, and a flavoring cartridge 130. The power supply unit 110 includes a power supply unit 111A, a sensor unit 112A, a notification unit 113A, a storage unit 114A, a communication unit 115A, and a control unit 116A. The cartridge 120 includes a heating unit 121A, a liquid guiding unit 122, and a liquid storage unit 123. The flavoring cartridge 130 includes a flavor source 131 and a mouthpiece 124. An air flow path 180 is formed in the cartridge 120 and the flavoring cartridge 130.
　電源部１１１Ａは、電力を蓄積する。そして、電源部１１１Ａは、制御部１１６Ａによる制御に基づいて、吸引装置１００Ａの各構成要素に電力を供給する。電源部１１１Ａは、例えば、リチウムイオン二次電池等の充電式バッテリにより構成され得る。 The power supply unit 111A stores electric power. Then, the power supply unit 111A supplies electric power to each component of the suction device 100A based on the control by the control unit 116A. The power supply unit 111A may be composed of, for example, a rechargeable battery such as a lithium ion secondary battery.
　センサ部１１２Ａは、吸引装置１００Ａに関する各種情報を取得する。一例として、センサ部１１２Ａは、マイクロホンコンデンサ等の圧力センサ、流量センサ又は温度センサ等により構成され、ユーザによる吸引に伴う値を取得する。他の一例として、センサ部１１２Ａは、ボタン又はスイッチ等の、ユーザからの情報の入力を受け付ける入力装置により構成される。 The sensor unit 112A acquires various information regarding the suction device 100A. As an example, the sensor unit 112A is composed of a pressure sensor such as a microphone capacitor, a flow rate sensor, a temperature sensor, or the like, and acquires a value associated with suction by the user. As another example, the sensor unit 112A is composed of an input device such as a button or a switch that receives input of information from the user.
　通知部１１３Ａは、情報をユーザに通知する。通知部１１３Ａは、例えば、発光する発光装置、画像を表示する表示装置、音を出力する音出力装置、又は振動する振動装置等により構成される。 The notification unit 113A notifies the user of the information. The notification unit 113A is composed of, for example, a light emitting device that emits light, a display device that displays an image, a sound output device that outputs sound, a vibrating vibration device, and the like.
　記憶部１１４Ａは、吸引装置１００Ａの動作のための各種情報を記憶する。記憶部１１４Ａは、例えば、フラッシュメモリ等の不揮発性の記憶媒体により構成される。 The storage unit 114A stores various information for the operation of the suction device 100A. The storage unit 114A is composed of a non-volatile storage medium such as a flash memory.
　通信部１１５Ａは、有線又は無線の任意の通信規格に準拠した通信を行うことが可能な通信インタフェースである。かかる通信規格としては、例えば、Ｗｉ－Ｆｉ（登録商標）、又はＢｌｕｅｔｏｏｔｈ（登録商標）等が採用され得る。 The communication unit 115A is a communication interface capable of performing communication conforming to any wired or wireless communication standard. As such a communication standard, for example, Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), or the like can be adopted.
　制御部１１６Ａは、演算処理装置及び制御装置として機能し、各種プログラムに従って吸引装置１００Ａ内の動作全般を制御する。制御部１１６Ａは、例えばＣＰＵ（Central　Processing　Unit）、及びマイクロプロセッサ等の電子回路によって実現される。 The control unit 116A functions as an arithmetic processing unit and a control device, and controls the overall operation in the suction device 100A according to various programs. The control unit 116A is realized by, for example, an electronic circuit such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a microprocessor.
　液貯蔵部１２３は、エアロゾル源を貯蔵する。エアロゾル源が霧化されることで、エアロゾルが生成される。エアロゾル源は、例えば、グリセリン及びプロピレングリコール等の多価アルコール、並びに水等の液体である。エアロゾル源は、たばこ由来又は非たばこ由来の香味成分を含んでいてもよい。吸引装置１００Ａがネブライザ等の医療用吸入器である場合、エアロゾル源は、薬剤を含んでもよい。 The liquid storage unit 123 stores the aerosol source. The atomization of the aerosol source produces an aerosol. Aerosol sources are, for example, polyhydric alcohols such as glycerin and propylene glycol, and liquids such as water. Aerosol sources may contain flavor components derived from tobacco or non-tobacco. If the suction device 100A is a medical inhaler such as a nebulizer, the aerosol source may include a drug.
　液誘導部１２２は、液貯蔵部１２３に貯蔵された液体であるエアロゾル源を、液貯蔵部１２３から誘導し、保持する。液誘導部１２２は、例えば、ガラス繊維等の繊維素材又は多孔質状のセラミック等の多孔質状素材を撚って形成されるウィックである。その場合、液貯蔵部１２３に貯蔵されたエアロゾル源は、ウィックの毛細管効果により誘導される。 The liquid induction unit 122 guides and holds the aerosol source, which is the liquid stored in the liquid storage unit 123, from the liquid storage unit 123. The liquid induction unit 122 is a wick formed by twisting a fiber material such as glass fiber or a porous material such as a porous ceramic. In that case, the aerosol source stored in the liquid storage unit 123 is induced by the wick's capillary effect.
　加熱部１２１Ａは、エアロゾル源を加熱することで、エアロゾル源を霧化してエアロゾルを生成する。図１に示した例では、加熱部１２１Ａは、コイルとして構成され、液誘導部１２２に巻き付けられる。加熱部１２１Ａが発熱すると、液誘導部１２２に保持されたエアロゾル源が加熱されて霧化され、エアロゾルが生成される。加熱部１２１Ａは、電源部１１１Ａから給電されると発熱する。一例として、ユーザが吸引を開始したこと、及び／又は所定の情報が入力されたことが、センサ部１１２Ａにより取得された場合に、給電されてもよい。そして、ユーザが吸引を終了したこと、及び／又は所定の情報が入力されたことが、センサ部１１２Ａにより取得された場合に、給電が停止されてもよい。 The heating unit 121A heats the aerosol source to atomize the aerosol source and generate an aerosol. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the heating unit 121A is configured as a coil and is wound around the liquid induction unit 122. When the heating unit 121A generates heat, the aerosol source held in the liquid induction unit 122 is heated and atomized to generate an aerosol. The heating unit 121A generates heat when power is supplied from the power supply unit 111A. As an example, power may be supplied when the user has started suction and / or the input of predetermined information is acquired by the sensor unit 112A. Then, when the user has finished the suction and / or the input of predetermined information is acquired by the sensor unit 112A, the power supply may be stopped.
　香味源１３１は、エアロゾルに香味成分を付与するための構成要素である。香味源１３１は、たばこ由来又は非たばこ由来の香味成分を含んでいてもよい。 The flavor source 131 is a component for imparting a flavor component to the aerosol. The flavor source 131 may contain flavor components derived from tobacco or non-tobacco.
　空気流路１８０は、ユーザに吸引される空気の流路である。空気流路１８０は、空気流路１８０内への空気の入り口である空気流入孔１８１と、空気流路１８０からの空気の出口である空気流出孔１８２と、を両端とする管状構造を有する。空気流路１８０の途中には、上流側（空気流入孔１８１に近い側）に液誘導部１２２が配置され、下流側（空気流出孔１８２に近い側）に香味源１３１が配置される。ユーザによる吸引に伴い空気流入孔１８１から流入した空気は、加熱部１２１Ａにより生成されたエアロゾルと混合され、矢印１９０に示すように、香味源１３１を通過して空気流出孔１８２へ輸送される。エアロゾルと空気との混合流体が香味源１３１を通過する際には、香味源１３１に含まれる香味成分がエアロゾルに付与される。 The air flow path 180 is a flow path of air sucked by the user. The air flow path 180 has a tubular structure having an air inflow hole 181 which is an inlet of air into the air flow path 180 and an air outflow hole 182 which is an outlet of air from the air flow path 180 at both ends. In the middle of the air flow path 180, the liquid guiding portion 122 is arranged on the upstream side (the side close to the air inflow hole 181), and the flavor source 131 is arranged on the downstream side (the side close to the air outflow hole 182). The air flowing in from the air inflow hole 181 due to the suction by the user is mixed with the aerosol generated by the heating unit 121A, and is transported to the air outflow hole 182 through the flavor source 131 as shown by the arrow 190. When the mixed fluid of the aerosol and the air passes through the flavor source 131, the flavor component contained in the flavor source 131 is imparted to the aerosol.
　マウスピース１２４は、吸引の際にユーザに咥えられる部材である。マウスピース１２４には、空気流出孔１８２が配置される。ユーザは、マウスピース１２４を咥えて吸引することで、エアロゾルと空気との混合流体を口腔内へ取り込むことができる。 The mouthpiece 124 is a member that can be held by the user during suction. An air outflow hole 182 is arranged in the mouthpiece 124. The user can take in the mixed fluid of aerosol and air into the oral cavity by holding the mouthpiece 124 and sucking it.
　以上、吸引装置１００Ａの構成例を説明した。もちろん吸引装置１００Ａの構成は上記に限定されず、以下に例示する多様な構成をとり得る。 The configuration example of the suction device 100A has been described above. Of course, the configuration of the suction device 100A is not limited to the above, and various configurations exemplified below can be adopted.
　一例として、吸引装置１００Ａは、香味付与カートリッジ１３０を含んでいなくてもよい。その場合、カートリッジ１２０にマウスピース１２４が設けられる。 As an example, the suction device 100A does not have to include the flavoring cartridge 130. In that case, the cartridge 120 is provided with the mouthpiece 124.
　他の一例として、吸引装置１００Ａは、複数種類のエアロゾル源を含んでいてもよい。複数種類のエアロゾル源から生成された複数種類のエアロゾルが空気流路１８０内で混合され化学反応を起こすことで、さらに他の種類のエアロゾルが生成されてもよい。 As another example, the suction device 100A may include a plurality of types of aerosol sources. Further, another type of aerosol may be produced by mixing a plurality of types of aerosols generated from the plurality of types of aerosol sources in the air flow path 180 and causing a chemical reaction.
　また、エアロゾル源を霧化する手段は、加熱部１２１Ａによる加熱に限定されない。例えば、エアロゾル源を霧化する手段は、振動霧化、又は誘導加熱であってもよい。他にも、エアロゾル源を霧化する手段は、櫛形電極対を有する圧電素子基板を用いてＳＡＷ（Surface　Acoustic　Wave）を発生させることによって液体を霧化するものであってもよい。 Further, the means for atomizing the aerosol source is not limited to heating by the heating unit 121A. For example, the means for atomizing the aerosol source may be oscillating atomization or induction heating. In addition, the means for atomizing the aerosol source may be a means for atomizing a liquid by generating SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave) using a piezoelectric element substrate having a comb-shaped electrode pair.
　（２）第２の構成例
　図２は、吸引装置の第２の構成例を模式的に示す模式図である。図２に示すように、本構成例に係る吸引装置１００Ｂは、電源部１１１Ｂ、センサ部１１２Ｂ、通知部１１３Ｂ、記憶部１１４Ｂ、通信部１１５Ｂ、制御部１１６Ｂ、加熱部１２１Ｂ、保持部１４０、及び断熱部１４４を含む。 (2) Second Configuration Example FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram schematically showing a second configuration example of the suction device. As shown in FIG. 2, the suction device 100B according to this configuration example includes a power supply unit 111B, a sensor unit 112B, a notification unit 113B, a storage unit 114B, a communication unit 115B, a control unit 116B, a heating unit 121B, a holding unit 140, and a holding unit 140. Includes insulation 144.
　電源部１１１Ｂ、センサ部１１２Ｂ、通知部１１３Ｂ、記憶部１１４Ｂ、通信部１１５Ｂ、及び制御部１１６Ｂの各々は、第１の構成例に係る吸引装置１００Ａに含まれる対応する構成要素と実質的に同一である。 Each of the power supply unit 111B, the sensor unit 112B, the notification unit 113B, the storage unit 114B, the communication unit 115B, and the control unit 116B is substantially the same as the corresponding components included in the suction device 100A according to the first configuration example. Is.
　保持部１４０は、内部空間１４１を有し、内部空間１４１にスティック型基材１５０の一部を収容しながらスティック型基材１５０を保持する。保持部１４０は、内部空間１４１を外部に連通する開口１４２を有し、開口１４２から内部空間１４１に挿入されたスティック型基材１５０を保持する。例えば、保持部１４０は、開口１４２及び底部１４３を底面とする筒状体であり、柱状の内部空間１４１を画定する。保持部１４０は、スティック型基材１５０へ供給される空気の流路を画定する機能も有する。かかる流路への空気の入り口である空気流入孔は、例えば底部１４３に配置される。他方、かかる流路からの空気の出口である空気流出孔は、開口１４２である。 The holding portion 140 has an internal space 141, and holds the stick-type base material 150 while accommodating a part of the stick-type base material 150 in the internal space 141. The holding portion 140 has an opening 142 that communicates the internal space 141 to the outside, and holds the stick-type base material 150 inserted into the internal space 141 from the opening 142. For example, the holding portion 140 is a tubular body having an opening 142 and a bottom portion 143 as a bottom surface, and defines a columnar internal space 141. The holding portion 140 also has a function of defining a flow path of air supplied to the stick-type base material 150. The air inflow hole, which is the inlet of air to such a flow path, is arranged at, for example, the bottom 143. On the other hand, the air outflow hole, which is an outlet for air from such a flow path, is an opening 142.
　スティック型基材１５０は、基材部１５１、及び吸口部１５２を含む。基材部１５１は、エアロゾル源を含む。なお、本構成例において、エアロゾル源は液体に限られるものではなく、固体であってもよい。スティック型基材１５０が保持部１４０に保持された状態において、基材部１５１の少なくとも一部は内部空間１４１に収容され、吸口部１５２の少なくとも一部は開口１４２から突出する。そして、開口１４２から突出した吸口部１５２をユーザが咥えて吸引すると、図示しない空気流入孔から内部空間１４１に空気が流入し、基材部１５１から発生するエアロゾルと共にユーザの口内に到達する。 The stick-type base material 150 includes a base material portion 151 and a mouthpiece portion 152. The base material portion 151 contains an aerosol source. In this configuration example, the aerosol source is not limited to a liquid, but may be a solid. In a state where the stick-type base material 150 is held by the holding portion 140, at least a part of the base material portion 151 is housed in the internal space 141, and at least a part of the mouthpiece portion 152 protrudes from the opening 142. Then, when the user holds and sucks the mouthpiece 152 protruding from the opening 142, air flows into the internal space 141 from an air inflow hole (not shown) and reaches the user's mouth together with the aerosol generated from the base material 151.
　加熱部１２１Ｂは、第１の構成例に係る加熱部１２１Ａと同様の構成を有する。ただし、図２に示した例では、加熱部１２１Ｂは、フィルム状に構成され、保持部１４０の外周を覆うように配置される。そして、加熱部１２１Ｂが発熱すると、スティック型基材１５０の基材部１５１が外周から加熱され、エアロゾルが生成される。 The heating unit 121B has the same configuration as the heating unit 121A according to the first configuration example. However, in the example shown in FIG. 2, the heating portion 121B is formed in a film shape and is arranged so as to cover the outer periphery of the holding portion 140. Then, when the heating unit 121B generates heat, the base material portion 151 of the stick-type base material 150 is heated from the outer circumference to generate an aerosol.
　断熱部１４４は、加熱部１２１Ｂから他の構成要素への伝熱を防止する。例えば、断熱部１４４は、真空断熱材、又はエアロゲル断熱材等により構成される。 The heat insulating portion 144 prevents heat transfer from the heating portion 121B to other components. For example, the heat insulating portion 144 is made of a vacuum heat insulating material, an airgel heat insulating material, or the like.
　以上、吸引装置１００Ｂの構成例を説明した。もちろん吸引装置１００Ｂの構成は上記に限定されず、以下に例示する多様な構成をとり得る。 The configuration example of the suction device 100B has been described above. Of course, the configuration of the suction device 100B is not limited to the above, and various configurations exemplified below can be adopted.
　一例として、加熱部１２１Ｂは、ブレード状に構成され、保持部１４０の底部１４３から内部空間１４１に突出するように配置されてもよい。その場合、ブレード状の加熱部１２１Ｂは、スティック型基材１５０の基材部１５１に挿入され、スティック型基材１５０の基材部１５１を内部から加熱する。他の一例として、加熱部１２１Ｂは、保持部１４０の底部１４３を覆うように配置されてもよい。また、加熱部１２１Ｂは、保持部１４０の外周を覆う第１の加熱部、ブレード状の第２の加熱部、及び保持部１４０の底部１４３を覆う第３の加熱部のうち、２以上の組み合わせとして構成されてもよい。 As an example, the heating portion 121B may be configured in a blade shape and may be arranged so as to project from the bottom portion 143 of the holding portion 140 into the internal space 141. In that case, the blade-shaped heating portion 121B is inserted into the base material portion 151 of the stick-type base material 150, and the base material portion 151 of the stick-type base material 150 is heated from the inside. As another example, the heating portion 121B may be arranged so as to cover the bottom portion 143 of the holding portion 140. Further, the heating portion 121B is a combination of two or more of a first heating portion that covers the outer periphery of the holding portion 140, a blade-shaped second heating portion, and a third heating portion that covers the bottom portion 143 of the holding portion 140. May be configured as.
　他の一例として、保持部１４０は、内部空間１４１を形成する外殻の一部を開閉する、ヒンジ等の開閉機構を含んでいてもよい。そして、保持部１４０は、外殻を開閉することで、内部空間１４１に挿入されたスティック型基材１５０を挟持してもよい。その場合、加熱部１２１Ｂは、保持部１４０における当該挟持箇所に設けられ、スティック型基材１５０を押圧しながら加熱してもよい。 As another example, the holding portion 140 may include an opening / closing mechanism such as a hinge that opens / closes a part of the outer shell forming the internal space 141. Then, the holding portion 140 may sandwich the stick-type base material 150 inserted in the internal space 141 by opening and closing the outer shell. In that case, the heating unit 121B may be provided at the sandwiching portion of the holding unit 140 and may be heated while pressing the stick-type base material 150.
　また、エアロゾル源を霧化する手段は、加熱部１２１Ｂによる加熱に限定されない。例えば、エアロゾル源を霧化する手段は、誘導加熱であってもよい。 Further, the means for atomizing the aerosol source is not limited to heating by the heating unit 121B. For example, the means for atomizing the aerosol source may be induction heating.
　また、吸引装置１００Ｂは、第１の構成例に係る加熱部１２１Ａ、液誘導部１２２、液貯蔵部１２３、及び空気流路１８０をさらに含んでいてもよく、空気流路１８０の空気流出孔１８２が内部空間１４１への空気流入孔を兼ねていてもよい。この場合、加熱部１２１Ａにより生成されたエアロゾルと空気との混合流体は、内部空間１４１に流入して加熱部１２１Ｂにより生成されたエアロゾルとさらに混合され、ユーザの口腔内に到達する。 Further, the suction device 100B may further include a heating unit 121A, a liquid induction unit 122, a liquid storage unit 123, and an air flow path 180 according to the first configuration example, and the air outflow hole 182 of the air flow path 180. May also serve as an air inflow hole to the internal space 141. In this case, the mixed fluid of the aerosol and air generated by the heating unit 121A flows into the internal space 141, is further mixed with the aerosol generated by the heating unit 121B, and reaches the user's oral cavity.
　＜＜２．一実施形態＞＞
　＜２．１．構成例＞
　図３は、本発明の一実施形態に係るシステム１の構成の一例を示すブロック図である。図３に示すように、システム１は、吸引装置１００、端末装置２００、及びサーバ３００を含む。吸引装置１００と端末装置２００とは、通信可能である。端末装置２００とサーバ３００とは、通信可能である。 << 2. One Embodiment >>
<2.1. Configuration example>
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the system 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the system 1 includes a suction device 100, a terminal device 200, and a server 300. The suction device 100 and the terminal device 200 can communicate with each other. The terminal device 200 and the server 300 can communicate with each other.
　吸引装置１００及び端末装置２００は、互いに関連する装置である。例えば、吸引装置１００及び端末装置２００は、同一のユーザにより使用される点で、関連する。また、例えば、吸引装置１００及び端末装置２００は、無線通信のための認証接続を行うこと等により予め対応付けられる点で、関連する。認証接続とは、吸引装置１００と端末装置２００との接続を確立するための手段である。認証接続は、例えば、吸引装置１００と端末装置２００とが、互いの識別情報（例えば、ＳＳＩＤ（Service　Set　Identifier））を交換する処理、及び送受信する情報を暗号化／復号するための鍵情報を共有する処理等を含む。また、吸引装置１００と端末装置２００とは、通信可能である点で、関連する。 The suction device 100 and the terminal device 200 are devices that are related to each other. For example, the suction device 100 and the terminal device 200 are related in that they are used by the same user. Further, for example, the suction device 100 and the terminal device 200 are related in that they are associated in advance by making an authentication connection for wireless communication or the like. The authentication connection is a means for establishing a connection between the suction device 100 and the terminal device 200. In the authentication connection, for example, the suction device 100 and the terminal device 200 exchange identification information (for example, SSID (Service Set Identifier)) with each other, and perform key information for encrypting / decrypting information to be transmitted / received. Includes shared processing, etc. Further, the suction device 100 and the terminal device 200 are related in that they can communicate with each other.
　（１）吸引装置１００
　吸引装置１００は、ユーザにより吸引される物質を生成する装置である。ユーザが吸引装置１００を用いて、吸引装置１００により生成された物質を吸引することを、以下では単に吸引（パフ）又は吸引動作とも称する。 (1) Suction device 100
The suction device 100 is a device that produces a substance that is sucked by the user. The user sucking the substance produced by the suction device 100 using the suction device 100 is also hereinafter simply referred to as suction (puff) or suction operation.
　吸引装置１００は、基材を使用して、ユーザに吸引される物質を生成する。詳しくは、吸引装置１００は、基材に蓄積された内容物を消費することで、ユーザに吸引される物質を生成する。上述した、カートリッジ１２０、香味付与カートリッジ１３０、及びスティック型基材１５０は、基材の一例である。液貯蔵部１２３に貯蔵されたエアロゾル源、香味付与カートリッジ１３０に含まれる香味源１３１、及びスティック型基材１５０に含まれるエアロゾル源は、基材に蓄積された内容物の一例である。エアロゾルは、ユーザに吸引される物質の一例である。 The suction device 100 uses a base material to generate a substance that is sucked by the user. Specifically, the suction device 100 produces a substance that is sucked by the user by consuming the contents accumulated on the base material. The cartridge 120, the flavor-imparting cartridge 130, and the stick-type base material 150 described above are examples of the base material. The aerosol source stored in the liquid storage unit 123, the flavor source 131 contained in the flavor-imparting cartridge 130, and the aerosol source contained in the stick-type base material 150 are examples of the contents accumulated in the base material. Aerosols are an example of substances that are inhaled by the user.
　本実施形態では、吸引装置１００は、上記説明した第１の構成例、又は第２の構成例のうち任意の構成例を取り得る。即ち、本実施形態に係る吸引装置１００は、吸引装置１００Ａ又は吸引装置１００Ｂのいずれか、又はこれらの構成例の変形例と同様の構成を有する。 In the present embodiment, the suction device 100 may take any configuration example of the first configuration example or the second configuration example described above. That is, the suction device 100 according to the present embodiment has the same configuration as either the suction device 100A or the suction device 100B, or a modification of these configuration examples.
　以下では、本実施形態に係る吸引装置１００の構成のうち、上記各構成例において説明した吸引装置１００Ａ及び吸引装置１００Ｂの構成に対し、補足又は強調すべき点について主に説明する。 In the following, among the configurations of the suction device 100 according to the present embodiment, points to be supplemented or emphasized with respect to the configurations of the suction device 100A and the suction device 100B described in each of the above configuration examples will be mainly described.
　－第１の構成例についての補足
　電源ユニット１１０とカートリッジ１２０とは、互いに電気的及び／又は機械的（物理的を含む）に接続可能である。電源ユニット１１０とカートリッジ１２０とは、着脱可能に構成されている。同様に、カートリッジ１２０と香味付与カートリッジ１３０とは、互いに電気的及び／又は機械的（物理的を含む）に接続可能である。カートリッジ１２０と香味付与カートリッジ１３０とは、着脱可能に構成されている。 -Supplement to the First Configuration Example The power supply unit 110 and the cartridge 120 can be electrically and / or mechanically (including physically) connected to each other. The power supply unit 110 and the cartridge 120 are detachably configured. Similarly, the cartridge 120 and the flavoring cartridge 130 can be electrically and / or mechanically (including physically) connected to each other. The cartridge 120 and the flavoring cartridge 130 are detachably configured.
　典型的には、電源ユニット１１０とカートリッジ１２０とが接続され、且つカートリッジ１２０と香味付与カートリッジ１３０とが接続された状態で、ユーザによる吸引が行われる。そして、カートリッジ１２０に蓄積されたエアロゾル源が枯渇した場合には、古いカートリッジ１２０は取り外され、新たなカートリッジ１２０に交換される。また、香味付与カートリッジ１３０に蓄積された香味成分が枯渇した場合には、古い香味付与カートリッジ１３０は取り外され、新たな香味付与カートリッジ１３０に交換される。 Typically, the user sucks in a state where the power supply unit 110 and the cartridge 120 are connected and the cartridge 120 and the flavoring cartridge 130 are connected. Then, when the aerosol source accumulated in the cartridge 120 is exhausted, the old cartridge 120 is removed and replaced with a new cartridge 120. When the flavor component accumulated in the flavor-imparting cartridge 130 is exhausted, the old flavor-imparting cartridge 130 is removed and replaced with a new flavor-imparting cartridge 130.
　－センサ部１１２
　本実施形態に係るセンサ部１１２は、吸引装置１００の位置を示す位置情報を取得する、位置情報取得部をさらに含む。位置情報取得部は、例えば、ＧＮＳＳ（Global　Navigation　Satellite　System）衛星からのＧＮＳＳ信号（例えば、ＧＰＳ（Global　Positioning　System）衛星からのＧＰＳ信号）を受信して装置の緯度、及び経度から成る位置情報を取得する。 -Sensor unit 112
The sensor unit 112 according to the present embodiment further includes a position information acquisition unit that acquires position information indicating the position of the suction device 100. The position information acquisition unit receives, for example, a GNSS signal from a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) satellite (for example, a GPS signal from a GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite) and obtains position information consisting of the latitude and longitude of the device. get.
　センサ部１１２は、電源部１１１の状態を示す情報を取得してもよい。一例として、センサ部１１２は、電源部１１１のＳＯＣ（State　of　Charge、充電状態）、電流積算値、及び電圧などを示す情報を取得するように構成されてもよい。電流積算値は、電流積算法又はＳＯＣ－ＯＣＶ（0pen　Circuit　Voltage、開回路電圧）法等によって求められてもよい。 The sensor unit 112 may acquire information indicating the state of the power supply unit 111. As an example, the sensor unit 112 may be configured to acquire information indicating the SOC (State of Charge, charging state), current integrated value, voltage, and the like of the power supply unit 111. The current integration value may be obtained by the current integration method, the SOC-OCV (0pen Circuit Voltage, open circuit voltage) method, or the like.
　センサ部１１２は、基材に関する情報を取得してもよい。例えば、センサ部１１２は、基材に付与された電子タグから情報を読み取ったり、基材の画像を撮像したりする。 The sensor unit 112 may acquire information on the base material. For example, the sensor unit 112 reads information from an electronic tag attached to the base material and captures an image of the base material.
　センサ部１１２は、ユーザの生体情報を取得してもよい。ユーザの生体情報としては、ユーザの体温、及び脈拍等が挙げられる。生体情報を取得するためのセンサは、例えばマウスピース１２４又は吸引装置１００の外周部等のユーザの体に近接する位置に設けられることが望ましい。 The sensor unit 112 may acquire the biometric information of the user. Examples of the user's biological information include the user's body temperature and pulse. It is desirable that the sensor for acquiring the biological information is provided at a position close to the user's body, such as the mouthpiece 124 or the outer peripheral portion of the suction device 100.
　センサ部１１２は、ユーザによる操作を受け付ける操作部を有する。操作部に対する所定の操作が受け付けられた場合、例えば、吸引装置１００の動作状態が変化する。操作部は、ボタン、タッチセンサ、トグルスイッチ又は回転スイッチ等の任意の構成を取り得る。以下では一例として、操作部はボタンであるものとする。以下ではかかるボタンを電源ボタンとも称する。他にも、ユーザによる吸引が検出されることにより、吸引装置１００の動作状態は変化してもよい。また、ユーザが吸引装置１００に所定の動きを加える等の、吸引装置１００の位置又は姿勢を変化させる動作が検出されることにより、吸引装置１００の動作状態は変化してもよい。 The sensor unit 112 has an operation unit that accepts operations by the user. When a predetermined operation on the operation unit is accepted, for example, the operating state of the suction device 100 changes. The operation unit may have any configuration such as a button, a touch sensor, a toggle switch or a rotary switch. In the following, as an example, the operation unit is assumed to be a button. Hereinafter, such a button is also referred to as a power button. In addition, the operating state of the suction device 100 may change when suction by the user is detected. Further, the operating state of the suction device 100 may be changed by detecting an action of changing the position or posture of the suction device 100, such as a user applying a predetermined movement to the suction device 100.
　－吸引装置１００の状態遷移
　吸引装置１００の動作状態は、スリープ状態、スタンバイ状態、及びエアロゾル生成状態（吸引状態）を含み得る。 -State transition of the suction device 100 The operating state of the suction device 100 may include a sleep state, a standby state, and an aerosol generation state (suction state).
　スリープ状態とは、吸引装置１００が有する機能のうち一部が実行可能な状態である。例えば、スリープ状態においては、センサ部１１２の機能のうち、吸引装置１００を起動状態（スタンバイ状態又はエアロゾル生成状態）にする動作を検出する機能のみが、実行可能であってもよい。これにより、任意のタイミングで起動状態に遷移することを可能にしつつ、消費電力を最低限に抑えることが可能となる。 The sleep state is a state in which some of the functions of the suction device 100 can be executed. For example, in the sleep state, among the functions of the sensor unit 112, only the function of detecting the operation of putting the suction device 100 into the activated state (standby state or aerosol generation state) may be executable. As a result, it is possible to minimize the power consumption while making it possible to transition to the start-up state at an arbitrary timing.
　スタンバイ状態とは、吸引装置１００が有する全ての機能を実行可能な状態である。例えば、スタンバイ状態とは、加熱部１２１による加熱を行っていない状態である。スタンバイ状態においては、吸引装置１００は、加熱部１２１による加熱、通知部１１３による通知、及び通信部１１５による通信を、実行可能である。 The standby state is a state in which all the functions of the suction device 100 can be executed. For example, the standby state is a state in which heating is not performed by the heating unit 121. In the standby state, the suction device 100 can execute heating by the heating unit 121, notification by the notification unit 113, and communication by the communication unit 115.
　エアロゾル生成状態（吸引状態）とは、ユーザにより吸引されるエアロゾルを生成している状態である。例えば、エアロゾル生成状態とは、加熱部１２１による加熱を行っている状態である。 The aerosol generation state (suction state) is a state in which an aerosol sucked by the user is being generated. For example, the aerosol generation state is a state in which heating is performed by the heating unit 121.
　動作状態が遷移するトリガは、多様に考えられる。以下では、動作状態が遷移するトリガが異なる、第１～第３のタイプの吸引装置１００を想定しながら、本実施形態について説明する。 There are various possible triggers for transition of the operating state. Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described while supposing the first to third types of suction devices 100 in which the triggers for transitioning the operating states are different.
　第１のタイプの吸引装置１００は、第１の構成例に係る吸引装置１００Ａとして構成される。第１のタイプの吸引装置１００は、スタンバイ状態においてユーザによる吸引動作が検出された場合に、エアロゾル生成状態に遷移する。他方、第１のタイプの吸引装置１００は、エアロゾル生成状態においてユーザによる吸引動作が終了したことが検出された場合に、スタンバイ状態に遷移する。 The first type suction device 100 is configured as the suction device 100A according to the first configuration example. The first type suction device 100 transitions to the aerosol generation state when the suction operation by the user is detected in the standby state. On the other hand, the first type suction device 100 transitions to the standby state when it is detected that the suction operation by the user is completed in the aerosol generation state.
　第２のタイプの吸引装置１００は、第１の構成例に係る吸引装置１００Ａとして構成される。第２のタイプの吸引装置１００は、スリープ状態において電源ボタンが押下された場合に、スタンバイ状態に遷移する。そして、第２のタイプの吸引装置１００は、スタンバイ状態においてユーザによる吸引動作が検出された場合に、エアロゾル生成状態に遷移する。他方、第２のタイプの吸引装置１００は、エアロゾル生成状態においてユーザによる吸引動作が終了したことが検出された場合に、スタンバイ状態に遷移する。そして、第２のタイプの吸引装置１００は、スタンバイ状態において電源ボタンが押下された場合に、スリープ状態に遷移する。 The second type suction device 100 is configured as the suction device 100A according to the first configuration example. The second type suction device 100 transitions to the standby state when the power button is pressed in the sleep state. Then, the second type suction device 100 transitions to the aerosol generation state when the suction operation by the user is detected in the standby state. On the other hand, the second type suction device 100 transitions to the standby state when it is detected that the suction operation by the user is completed in the aerosol generation state. Then, the second type suction device 100 transitions to the sleep state when the power button is pressed in the standby state.
　第３のタイプの吸引装置１００は、第２の構成例に係る吸引装置１００Ｂとして構成される。第３のタイプの吸引装置１００は、スリープ状態において電源ボタンが押下された場合に、エアロゾル生成状態に遷移する。なお、スティック型基材１５０の温度（より正確には、加熱部１２１による加熱対象である基材部１５１の温度）が所定の温度（以下、吸引可能温度とも称する）に達した（例えば、上回った）場合に、ユーザによる吸引が可能となる。この、第３のタイプの吸引装置１００による、スティック型基材１５０の温度の温度が所定温度に達するまで実行される加熱は、予備加熱とも称される。予備加熱によりスティック型基材１５０の温度が吸引可能温度に達した後も、温度を維持するための加熱が行われ得る。他方、第３のタイプの吸引装置１００は、エアロゾル生成状態において所定時間経過した場合に、スタンバイ状態に遷移する。そして、第３のタイプの吸引装置１００は、スタンバイ状態においてスティック型基材１５０が引き抜かれた場合に、スリープ状態に遷移する。 The third type suction device 100 is configured as the suction device 100B according to the second configuration example. The third type suction device 100 transitions to the aerosol generation state when the power button is pressed in the sleep state. The temperature of the stick-type base material 150 (more accurately, the temperature of the base material portion 151 to be heated by the heating unit 121) has reached a predetermined temperature (hereinafter, also referred to as a suctionable temperature) (for example, exceeding). In that case, the user can suck. The heating performed by the third type suction device 100 until the temperature of the stick-type base material 150 reaches a predetermined temperature is also referred to as preheating. Even after the temperature of the stick-type base material 150 reaches the suctionable temperature by the preheating, heating for maintaining the temperature can be performed. On the other hand, the third type suction device 100 transitions to the standby state when a predetermined time elapses in the aerosol generation state. Then, the third type suction device 100 transitions to the sleep state when the stick-type base material 150 is pulled out in the standby state.
　（２）端末装置２００
　端末装置２００は、ユーザにより操作される情報処理装置である。端末装置２００は、ユーザとのインタフェースとなる装置として機能する。例えば、端末装置２００は、スマートフォン、タブレット端末又はウェアラブルデバイス等により構成される。 (2) Terminal device 200
The terminal device 200 is an information processing device operated by a user. The terminal device 200 functions as a device that serves as an interface with the user. For example, the terminal device 200 is composed of a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a wearable device, or the like.
　図３に示すように、端末装置２００は、センサ部２１０、通知部２２０、通信部２３０、記憶部２４０、及び制御部２５０を含む。 As shown in FIG. 3, the terminal device 200 includes a sensor unit 210, a notification unit 220, a communication unit 230, a storage unit 240, and a control unit 250.
　センサ部２１０は、端末装置２００に関する各種情報を取得する。そして、センサ部２１０は、取得した情報を制御部２５０に出力する。センサ部２１０は、ユーザからの情報の入力を受け付ける入力部を含む。入力部は、例えば、ボタン、キーボード、タッチパネル、又はマイクの少なくともいずれかを含む。また、センサ部２１０は、端末装置２００の位置を示す位置情報を取得する位置情報取得部を含む。位置情報取得部は、例えば、ＧＮＳＳ（Global　Navigation　Satellite　System）衛星からのＧＮＳＳ信号（例えば、ＧＰＳ（Global　Positioning　System）衛星からのＧＰＳ信号）を受信して装置の緯度、及び経度から成る位置情報を取得する。 The sensor unit 210 acquires various information related to the terminal device 200. Then, the sensor unit 210 outputs the acquired information to the control unit 250. The sensor unit 210 includes an input unit that receives input of information from the user. The input unit includes, for example, at least one of a button, a keyboard, a touch panel, or a microphone. Further, the sensor unit 210 includes a position information acquisition unit that acquires position information indicating the position of the terminal device 200. The position information acquisition unit receives, for example, a GNSS signal from a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) satellite (for example, a GPS signal from a GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite) and obtains position information consisting of the latitude and longitude of the device. get.
　通知部２２０は、情報をユーザに通知する。通知部２２０は、情報を表示する表示装置、発光する発光装置、振動する振動装置、又は音を出力する音出力装置の少なくともいずれかを含む。表示装置の一例は、ディスプレイである。発光装置の一例は、ＬＥＤである。振動装置の一例は、偏心モータである。音出力装置の一例は、スピーカである。通知部２２０は、制御部２５０から入力された情報を出力することで、情報をユーザに通知する。例えば、通知部２２０は、ユーザに通知する情報を表示したり、ユーザに通知する情報に応じた発光パターンで発光したり、ユーザに通知する情報に応じた振動パターンで振動したり、ユーザに通知する情報を音声出力したりする。通知部２２０は、本発明における出力装置の一例である。 The notification unit 220 notifies the user of the information. The notification unit 220 includes at least one of a display device for displaying information, a light emitting device for emitting light, a vibrating device for vibrating, and a sound output device for outputting sound. An example of a display device is a display. An example of a light emitting device is an LED. An example of a vibrating device is an eccentric motor. An example of a sound output device is a speaker. The notification unit 220 notifies the user of the information by outputting the information input from the control unit 250. For example, the notification unit 220 displays information to be notified to the user, emits light in a light emitting pattern according to the information to be notified to the user, vibrates in a vibration pattern according to the information to be notified to the user, or notifies the user. The information to be output is output by voice. The notification unit 220 is an example of the output device in the present invention.
　通信部２３０は、端末装置２００と他の装置との間で情報の送受信を行うための、通信インタフェースである。通信部２３０は、有線又は無線の任意の通信規格に準拠した通信を行う。かかる通信規格としては、例えば、無線ＬＡＮ（Local　Area　Network）、有線ＬＡＮ、Ｗｉ－Ｆｉ（登録商標）、又はＢｌｕｅｔｏｏｔｈ（登録商標）等が採用され得る。典型的には、通信部２３０は、吸引装置１００との間で、無線で情報を送受信する。 The communication unit 230 is a communication interface for transmitting and receiving information between the terminal device 200 and another device. The communication unit 230 performs communication conforming to any wired or wireless communication standard. As such a communication standard, for example, a wireless LAN (Local Area Network), a wired LAN, Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), or the like can be adopted. Typically, the communication unit 230 wirelessly transmits and receives information to and from the suction device 100.
　記憶部２４０は、端末装置２００の動作のための各種情報を記憶する。記憶部２４０は、例えば、フラッシュメモリ等の不揮発性の記憶媒体により構成される。記憶部２４０は、本発明における記憶装置の一例である。 The storage unit 240 stores various information for the operation of the terminal device 200. The storage unit 240 is composed of a non-volatile storage medium such as a flash memory. The storage unit 240 is an example of a storage device in the present invention.
　制御部２５０は、演算処理装置及び制御装置として機能し、各種プログラムに従って端末装置２００内の動作全般を制御する。制御部２５０は、例えばＣＰＵ（Central　Processing　Unit）、及びマイクロプロセッサ等の電子回路によって実現される。他に、制御部２５０は、使用するプログラム及び演算パラメータ等を記憶するＲＯＭ（Read　Only　Memory）、並びに適宜変化するパラメータ等を一時記憶するＲＡＭ（Random　Access　Memory）を含んでいてもよい。端末装置２００は、制御部２５０による制御に基づいて、各種処理を実行する。センサ部２１０により取得された情報の処理、通知部２２０による情報の通知、通信部２３０による情報の送受信、記憶部２４０による情報の記憶及び読み出しは、制御部２５０により制御される処理の一例である。各構成要素への情報の入力、及び各構成要素から出力された情報に基づく処理等、端末装置２００により実行されるその他の処理も、制御部２５０により制御される。なお、制御部２５０の機能は、アプリケーションを用いて実現されてもよい。当該アプリケーションは、プリインストールされていてもよいし、ダウンロードされてもよい。また、制御部２５０の機能は、ＰＷＡ（Progressive　Web　Apps）により実現されてもよい。 The control unit 250 functions as an arithmetic processing unit and a control device, and controls the overall operation in the terminal device 200 according to various programs. The control unit 250 is realized by, for example, an electronic circuit such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a microprocessor. In addition, the control unit 250 may include a ROM (Read Only Memory) for storing programs to be used, calculation parameters, and the like, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) for temporarily storing parameters and the like that change as appropriate. The terminal device 200 executes various processes based on the control by the control unit 250. The processing of information acquired by the sensor unit 210, the notification of information by the notification unit 220, the transmission and reception of information by the communication unit 230, and the storage and reading of information by the storage unit 240 are examples of the processing controlled by the control unit 250. .. Other processes executed by the terminal device 200, such as input of information to each component and processing based on the information output from each component, are also controlled by the control unit 250. The function of the control unit 250 may be realized by using an application. The application may be pre-installed or downloaded. Further, the function of the control unit 250 may be realized by PWA (Progressive Web Apps).
　（３）サーバ３００
　サーバ３００は、吸引装置１００を使用するユーザに対して提供されるサービス全般を制御する装置である。例えば、サーバ３００は、後述する吸引関連情報を、端末装置２００を介して吸引装置１００から収集する。サーバ３００は、収集した吸引関連情報を蓄積するデータベースを有する。サーバ３００は、例えば、吸引関連情報を収集し、収集した吸引関連情報をマーケティング等に使用する企業により運用される。 (3) Server 300
The server 300 is a device that controls all services provided to the user who uses the suction device 100. For example, the server 300 collects suction-related information, which will be described later, from the suction device 100 via the terminal device 200. The server 300 has a database for accumulating the collected suction-related information. The server 300 is operated by, for example, a company that collects suction-related information and uses the collected suction-related information for marketing or the like.
　＜２．２．技術的課題＞
　上記特許文献１では、吸引装置の使用履歴を収集して表示する技術が開示されている。ただし、ユーザがひとつの吸引装置を使用することが前提となっているので、使用履歴は吸引装置単位で管理され、吸引装置単位の使用履歴が表示等されることとなる。 <2.2. Technical issues>
The above-mentioned Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for collecting and displaying a usage history of a suction device. However, since it is premised that the user uses one suction device, the usage history is managed for each suction device, and the usage history for each suction device is displayed.
　しかし、１人のユーザが複数の吸引装置１００を所有することが想定される。そして、ユーザは、複数の吸引装置１００を切り替えながら使用することが想定される。例えば、ユーザは、使用中の吸引装置１００の電力残量が枯渇する度に、使用する吸引装置１００を切り替え得る。 However, it is assumed that one user owns a plurality of suction devices 100. Then, it is assumed that the user uses the plurality of suction devices 100 while switching between them. For example, the user may switch the suction device 100 to be used each time the remaining power of the suction device 100 in use is exhausted.
　とりわけ、図１を参照しながら上記説明した第１の構成例に係る吸引装置１００に関して言えば、１人のユーザが複数の電源ユニット１１０を所有することが想定される。そして、ユーザは、同一の基材（カートリッジ１２０及び／又は香味付与カートリッジ１３０）に、複数の電源ユニット１１０を付け替えながら使用することが想定される。例えば、ユーザは、使用中の電源ユニット１１０の電力残量が枯渇する度に、使用する電源ユニット１１０を切り替え得る。 In particular, regarding the suction device 100 according to the first configuration example described above with reference to FIG. 1, it is assumed that one user owns a plurality of power supply units 110. Then, it is assumed that the user uses the same base material (cartridge 120 and / or flavoring cartridge 130) while replacing the plurality of power supply units 110. For example, the user may switch the power supply unit 110 to be used each time the remaining power of the power supply unit 110 in use is exhausted.
　このようなユーザが複数の吸引装置１００を所有するユースケースでは、吸引装置１００単位で情報が管理される場合、種々の不都合が生じ得る。例えば、ユーザが、複数の吸引装置１００を切り替えながら使用した場合、かかる一連の使用に関する使用履歴が、吸引装置１００単位の別々な情報として管理されてしまう。そのため、複数の吸引装置１００を切り替えながら使用した場合の一連の使用履歴を、連続性のある情報として管理することが困難であった。 In such a use case where the user owns a plurality of suction devices 100, various inconveniences may occur when the information is managed in units of the suction devices 100. For example, when the user uses the plurality of suction devices 100 while switching between them, the usage history related to the series of uses is managed as separate information for each suction device 100 unit. Therefore, it is difficult to manage a series of usage histories when the plurality of suction devices 100 are switched and used as continuous information.
　ユーザが吸引装置１００を買い替えた場合にも、吸引装置１００単位で情報が管理される場合には、同様の不都合が生じ得る。例えば、買い替え前の吸引装置１００における使用履歴と買い替え後の吸引装置１００における使用履歴とが別々な情報として管理されてしまう。そのため、買い替え前後の一連の使用履歴を、連続性のある情報として管理することが困難であった。 Even when the user replaces the suction device 100, the same inconvenience may occur if the information is managed in units of the suction device 100. For example, the usage history of the suction device 100 before replacement and the usage history of the suction device 100 after replacement are managed as separate information. Therefore, it has been difficult to manage a series of usage histories before and after replacement as continuous information.
　上述した不都合を解決するための手段の一例として、使用履歴をユーザごとに集計し管理することが考えられる。しかし、かかる手段では、異なる種類の吸引装置１００における使用履歴もひとつに集計されてしまうので、適切な解決策であるとは言い難い。 As an example of means for solving the above-mentioned inconvenience, it is conceivable to aggregate and manage the usage history for each user. However, with such means, the usage histories of different types of suction devices 100 are also aggregated into one, so it cannot be said that this is an appropriate solution.
　そこで、本実施形態では、吸引装置１００から収集された情報を、吸引装置１００の種類ごとに管理する仕組みを提供する。かかる構成により、同一種類の吸引装置１００から収集された情報を、連続性のある情報として管理することが可能となる。 Therefore, in the present embodiment, a mechanism for managing the information collected from the suction device 100 for each type of the suction device 100 is provided. With such a configuration, the information collected from the suction device 100 of the same type can be managed as continuous information.
　＜２．３．技術的特徴＞
　（１）吸引装置１００の種類に関する特徴
　－吸引装置１００の種類
　吸引装置１００には、複数の種類があることが想定される。一例として、吸引装置１００の種類は、エアロゾル生成のために使用可能な基材の種類に応じて定義されてもよい。他の一例として、吸引装置１００の種類は、吸引装置１００が備わる機能に応じて定義されてもよい。他の一例として、吸引装置１００の種類は、吸引装置１００の状態遷移のトリガに応じて定義されてもよい。本実施形態では、一例として、上記説明した第１のタイプ～第３のタイプの吸引装置１００の、３種類の吸引装置１００が存在するものとする。 <2.3. Technical features>
(1) Characteristics of the type of suction device 100-Type of suction device 100 It is assumed that there are a plurality of types of suction device 100. As an example, the type of suction device 100 may be defined depending on the type of substrate that can be used for aerosol production. As another example, the type of the suction device 100 may be defined according to the function provided by the suction device 100. As another example, the type of suction device 100 may be defined according to the trigger of the state transition of the suction device 100. In the present embodiment, as an example, it is assumed that there are three types of suction devices 100 of the first type to third type suction devices 100 described above.
　－吸引装置１００の識別情報
　吸引装置１００の識別情報は、吸引装置１００の種類を示す識別情報（第１の識別情報の一例）を含み得る。当該識別情報を、以下ではグループＩＤ（identification）とも称する。グループＩＤは、吸引装置１００の種類ごとに異なる情報であって、同一種類の吸引装置１００に共通する情報である。即ち、異なる種類の吸引装置１００には異なるグループＩＤが設定される。また、同一種類の吸引装置１００には同一のグループＩＤが設定される。グループＩＤにより、吸引装置１００の種類を識別することが可能となる。 -Identification information of the suction device 100 The identification information of the suction device 100 may include identification information indicating the type of the suction device 100 (an example of the first identification information). The identification information will also be referred to as a group ID (identification) below. The group ID is information that is different for each type of the suction device 100 and is common to the suction devices 100 of the same type. That is, different group IDs are set for different types of suction devices 100. Further, the same group ID is set for the suction device 100 of the same type. The group ID makes it possible to identify the type of the suction device 100.
　吸引装置１００の識別情報は、吸引装置１００に固有の識別情報（第２の識別情報の一例）を含み得る。当該識別情報を、以下ではデバイスＩＤとも称する。デバイスＩＤは、吸引装置１００ごとに異なる情報である。即ち、異なる吸引装置１００には、異なるデバイスＩＤが設定される。デバイスＩＤにより、吸引装置１００を一意に識別することが可能となる。吸引装置１００は、製造時にデバイスＩＤを付与され、記憶する。 The identification information of the suction device 100 may include identification information unique to the suction device 100 (an example of the second identification information). The identification information will also be referred to as a device ID below. The device ID is information that differs for each suction device 100. That is, different device IDs are set in the different suction devices 100. The device ID makes it possible to uniquely identify the suction device 100. The suction device 100 is given a device ID at the time of manufacture and stores it.
　吸引装置１００の識別情報は、吸引装置１００を使用（所有）するユーザに固有の識別情報（第３の識別情報の一例）を含み得る。当該識別情報を、以下ではユーザＩＤとも称する。ユーザＩＤは、ユーザごとに異なる情報である。即ち、異なるユーザには、異なるユーザＩＤが設定される。ユーザＩＤにより、吸引装置１００のユーザを一意に識別することが可能となる。 The identification information of the suction device 100 may include identification information unique to the user who uses (owns) the suction device 100 (an example of the third identification information). The identification information will also be referred to as a user ID below. The user ID is information that differs for each user. That is, different user IDs are set for different users. The user ID makes it possible to uniquely identify the user of the suction device 100.
　（２）吸引関連情報の収集
　吸引装置１００は、吸引装置１００に関する情報である吸引関連情報を端末装置２００に送信する。端末装置２００は、吸引装置１００から送信された吸引関連情報を受信する。吸引装置１００は、典型的には、吸引関連情報を吸引装置１００自身のデバイスＩＤに対応付けて送信する。かかる構成により、端末装置２００は、受信した吸引関連情報の送信元である吸引装置１００を一意に識別することが可能となる。以下、吸引関連情報に含まれる情報の一例を説明する。 (2) Collection of suction-related information The suction device 100 transmits suction-related information, which is information about the suction device 100, to the terminal device 200. The terminal device 200 receives the suction-related information transmitted from the suction device 100. The suction device 100 typically transmits suction-related information in association with the device ID of the suction device 100 itself. With such a configuration, the terminal device 200 can uniquely identify the suction device 100 that is the source of the received suction-related information. Hereinafter, an example of the information included in the suction-related information will be described.
　－吸引履歴情報
　吸引関連情報は、ユーザが吸引装置１００を用いて行った吸引の履歴を示す情報である、吸引履歴情報を含み得る。一例として、吸引履歴情報は、ユーザが吸引装置１００を用いて行った吸引の量を示す吸引量情報を含んでいてもよい。吸引量情報により示される吸引の量とは、吸引動作が行われた回数（以下、吸引回数とも称する）であってもよいし、吸引動作が行われた時間の累計であってもよい。他の一例として、吸引履歴情報は、ユーザが吸引装置１００を用いて吸引したときの吸引装置１００の位置を示す位置情報を含んでいてもよい。これらの吸引履歴情報は、センサ部１１２により取得される。 -Suction history information The suction-related information may include suction history information, which is information indicating the history of suction performed by the user using the suction device 100. As an example, the suction history information may include suction amount information indicating the amount of suction performed by the user using the suction device 100. The amount of suction indicated by the suction amount information may be the number of times the suction operation is performed (hereinafter, also referred to as the number of times of suction), or may be the cumulative total of the times during which the suction operation is performed. As another example, the suction history information may include position information indicating the position of the suction device 100 when the user sucks using the suction device 100. These suction history information is acquired by the sensor unit 112.
　吸引関連情報は、基材の種類を示す識別情報（第４の識別情報の一例）を含んでいてもよい。当該識別情報を、以下では基材タイプＩＤとも称する。基材タイプＩＤは、基材の種類ごとに異なる情報であって、同一種類の基材に共通する情報である。即ち、異なる種類の基材には異なる基材タイプＩＤが設定される。また、同一種類の基材には同一の基材タイプＩＤが設定される。基材タイプＩＤにより、基材の種類を識別することが可能となる。基材タイプＩＤは、基材に付与された電子タグからセンサ部１１２により取得されてもよいし、センサ部１１２により取得された基材の撮像画像を画像認識することにより取得されてもよい。 The suction-related information may include identification information indicating the type of the base material (an example of the fourth identification information). The identification information will also be referred to as a base material type ID below. The base material type ID is information that is different for each type of base material and is common to the same type of base material. That is, different base material type IDs are set for different types of base materials. Further, the same base material type ID is set for the same type of base material. The base material type ID makes it possible to identify the type of base material. The base material type ID may be acquired by the sensor unit 112 from the electronic tag attached to the base material, or may be acquired by image recognition of the captured image of the base material acquired by the sensor unit 112.
　なお、基材タイプＩＤは、吸引履歴情報に含まれていてもよい。より詳しくは、吸引履歴情報は、吸引装置１００を用いて吸引されたエアロゾルの生成に使用された基材の基材タイプＩＤを含んでいてもよい。その場合、吸引履歴情報は、基材の種類ごとの吸引の履歴を示す情報を含むこととなる。 The base material type ID may be included in the suction history information. More specifically, the suction history information may include the substrate type ID of the substrate used to generate the aerosol aspirated using the suction device 100. In that case, the suction history information includes information indicating the suction history for each type of base material.
　吸引関連情報は、基材に固有の識別情報（第５の識別情報の一例）を含んでいてもよい。当該識別情報を、以下では、基材ＩＤとも称する。基材ＩＤは、基材ごとに異なる情報である。即ち、異なる基材には、異なる基材ＩＤが設定される。基材ＩＤにより、基材を一意に識別することが可能となる。基材ＩＤは、基材に付与された電子タグからセンサ部１１２により取得されてもよいし、センサ部１１２により取得された基材の撮像画像を画像認識することにより取得されてもよい。 The suction-related information may include identification information unique to the base material (an example of the fifth identification information). Hereinafter, the identification information is also referred to as a base material ID. The base material ID is information that differs for each base material. That is, different base material IDs are set for different base materials. The base material ID makes it possible to uniquely identify the base material. The base material ID may be acquired by the sensor unit 112 from the electronic tag attached to the base material, or may be acquired by image recognition of the captured image of the base material acquired by the sensor unit 112.
　なお、基材ＩＤは、吸引履歴情報に含まれていてもよい。より詳しくは、吸引履歴情報は、吸引装置１００を用いて吸引されたエアロゾルの生成に使用された基材の基材ＩＤを含んでいてもよい。その場合、吸引履歴情報は、基材ごとの吸引の履歴を示す情報を含むこととなる。 The base material ID may be included in the suction history information. More specifically, the suction history information may include the substrate ID of the substrate used to generate the aerosol aspirated using the suction device 100. In that case, the suction history information includes information indicating the suction history for each substrate.
　－状態情報
　吸引関連情報は、吸引装置１００の状態を示す情報である、状態情報を含み得る。一例として、状態情報は、電力残量等の電源部１１１の状態を示す情報を含み得る。他の一例として、状態情報は、故障の有無を示す情報、及び故障の内容を示す情報を含み得る。状態情報は、センサ部１１２により取得される。 -State information The suction-related information may include state information, which is information indicating the state of the suction device 100. As an example, the state information may include information indicating the state of the power supply unit 111 such as the remaining amount of electric power. As another example, the state information may include information indicating the presence or absence of a failure and information indicating the content of the failure. The state information is acquired by the sensor unit 112.
　－その他の情報
　吸引関連情報は、ユーザの生態情報を含み得る。かかる構成により、端末装置２００は、例えばユーザが吸引動作時にリラックスしているか否か等を識別することが可能となる。生体情報は、センサ部１１２により取得される。 -Other information Aspiration-related information may include the user's ecological information. With such a configuration, the terminal device 200 can identify, for example, whether or not the user is relaxed during the suction operation. The biometric information is acquired by the sensor unit 112.
　－補足
　吸引関連情報は、典型的には吸引装置１００のセンサ部１１２により取得される。ただし、吸引関連情報の一部は、端末装置２００により取得されてもよい。例えば、位置情報は、端末装置２００が吸引関連情報を吸引装置１００から受信したときの端末装置２００の位置情報として、端末装置２００のセンサ部２１０により取得されてもよい。 -Supplement The suction-related information is typically acquired by the sensor unit 112 of the suction device 100. However, a part of the suction-related information may be acquired by the terminal device 200. For example, the position information may be acquired by the sensor unit 210 of the terminal device 200 as the position information of the terminal device 200 when the terminal device 200 receives the suction-related information from the suction device 100.
　（３）ＩＤテーブル
　－ＩＤテーブルの内容
　端末装置２００は、吸引装置１００に設定された複数の識別情報の各々を互いに対応付けて記憶する。例えば、端末装置２００は、グループＩＤ、デバイスＩＤ、及びユーザＩＤを、それぞれ対応付けて記憶する。 (3) ID Table-Contents of ID Table The terminal device 200 stores each of the plurality of identification information set in the suction device 100 in association with each other. For example, the terminal device 200 stores the group ID, the device ID, and the user ID in association with each other.
　とりわけ注目すべきは、端末装置２００が、グループＩＤとデバイスＩＤとを対応付けて記憶する点である。ユーザは、同一種類の吸引装置１００を複数所有する場合がある。その場合、端末装置２００は、ひとつのグループＩＤに対し複数のデバイスＩＤを対応付けて記憶する。端末装置２００に記憶される、吸引装置１００に設定された複数の識別情報の各々を互いに対応付けた情報を、以下ではＩＤテーブルとも称する。下記表１は、ＩＤテーブルの一例である。 Of particular note is that the terminal device 200 stores the group ID and the device ID in association with each other. The user may have a plurality of suction devices 100 of the same type. In that case, the terminal device 200 stores a plurality of device IDs in association with one group ID. The information stored in the terminal device 200 in which each of the plurality of identification information set in the suction device 100 is associated with each other is also referred to as an ID table below. Table 1 below is an example of an ID table.
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　上記表１では、ユーザが、第１のタイプの吸引装置１００を３台所有し、第２のタイプの吸引装置１００を２台所有し、第３のタイプの吸引装置１００を１台所有する場合の、ＩＤテーブルの一例が示されている。ユーザには、ユーザＩＤとしてＩＤ＿Ｕ０１が設定されている。第１のタイプの吸引装置１００には、グループＩＤとしてＩＤ＿Ｇ０１が設定されている。そして、３台の第１のタイプの吸引装置１００には、デバイスＩＤとしてＩＤ＿Ｄ１１、ＩＤ＿Ｄ１２、及びＩＤ＿Ｄ１３が、それぞれ設定されている。第２のタイプの吸引装置１００には、グループＩＤとしてＩＤ＿Ｇ０２が設定されている。そして、２台の第２のタイプの吸引装置１００には、デバイスＩＤとしてＩＤ＿Ｄ２１、及びＩＤ＿Ｄ２２が、それぞれ設定されている。第３のタイプの吸引装置１００には、グループＩＤとしてＩＤ＿Ｇ０３が設定されている。そして、１台の第３のタイプの吸引装置１００には、デバイスＩＤとしてＩＤ＿Ｄ３１が設定されている。 In Table 1 above, when the user has three kitchens of the first type suction device 100, two kitchens of the second type suction device 100, and one kitchen of the third type suction device 100. An example of the ID table is shown. ID_U01 is set as the user ID for the user. ID_G01 is set as the group ID in the first type suction device 100. ID_D11, ID_D12, and ID_D13 are set as device IDs in the three first-type suction devices 100, respectively. ID_G02 is set as the group ID in the second type suction device 100. ID_D21 and ID_D22 are set as device IDs in the two second type suction devices 100, respectively. ID_G03 is set as the group ID in the third type suction device 100. ID_D31 is set as the device ID in one third type suction device 100.
　端末装置２００は、ＩＤテーブルを参照することで、吸引装置１００のデバイスＩＤに基づいて吸引装置１００のグループＩＤ（即ち、吸引装置１００の種類）を識別することが可能となる。また、端末装置２００は、ＩＤテーブルを参照することで、吸引装置１００のデバイスＩＤに基づいて吸引装置１００のユーザＩＤ（即ち、吸引装置１００のユーザ）を識別することが可能となる。 The terminal device 200 can identify the group ID of the suction device 100 (that is, the type of the suction device 100) based on the device ID of the suction device 100 by referring to the ID table. Further, the terminal device 200 can identify the user ID of the suction device 100 (that is, the user of the suction device 100) based on the device ID of the suction device 100 by referring to the ID table.
　ＩＤテーブルへの情報の追加、及びＩＤテーブルからの情報の削除は、端末装置２００により適宜実行される。 The terminal device 200 appropriately executes the addition of information to the ID table and the deletion of information from the ID table.
　－ＩＤテーブルへの情報の追加
　端末装置２００は、ＩＤテーブルに記憶されていないデバイスＩＤに対応する新たな吸引装置１００を検出した場合に、新たな吸引装置１００に対応するグループＩＤとデバイスＩＤとを対応付けてＩＤテーブルに記憶する。新たな吸引装置１００とは、例えば、ユーザが新規購入した吸引装置１００である。例えば、端末装置２００は、吸引関連情報の送信元である吸引装置１００のデバイスＩＤが、ＩＤテーブルに記憶されていないデバイスＩＤである場合に、当該吸引装置１００が新たな吸引装置１００であることを検出する。そして、端末装置２００は、新たな吸引装置１００のデバイスＩＤと、新たな吸引装置１００の種類に対応するグループＩＤとを、対応付けてＩＤテーブルに記憶する。 -Adding information to the ID table When the terminal device 200 detects a new suction device 100 corresponding to a device ID that is not stored in the ID table, the terminal device 200 includes a group ID and a device ID corresponding to the new suction device 100. Are associated with each other and stored in the ID table. The new suction device 100 is, for example, a suction device 100 newly purchased by the user. For example, in the terminal device 200, when the device ID of the suction device 100, which is the source of the suction-related information, is a device ID that is not stored in the ID table, the suction device 100 is a new suction device 100. Is detected. Then, the terminal device 200 stores the device ID of the new suction device 100 and the group ID corresponding to the type of the new suction device 100 in the ID table in association with each other.
　新たな吸引装置１００の種類に対応するグループＩＤは、ユーザにより指定されてもよい。他にも、端末装置２００は、デバイスＩＤに基づいてグループＩＤを推定してもよい。 The group ID corresponding to the new type of suction device 100 may be specified by the user. Alternatively, the terminal device 200 may estimate the group ID based on the device ID.
　他方、上記説明したように、吸引装置１００の種類は、エアロゾル生成のために使用可能な基材の種類に応じて定義され得る。その場合、端末装置２００は、新たな吸引装置１００から受信した吸引関連情報に含まれる基材タイプＩＤに基づいて、当該新たな吸引装置１００に対応するグループＩＤを識別してもよい。例えば、端末装置２００は、新たな吸引装置１００から受信した吸引関連情報に含まれる基材タイプＩＤにより示される基材を使用可能な吸引装置１００の種類を、新たな吸引装置１００の種類として識別する。かかる構成によれば、端末装置２００は、新たな吸引装置１００のグループＩＤを自動的に識別することが可能となる。 On the other hand, as described above, the type of suction device 100 can be defined according to the type of substrate that can be used for aerosol production. In that case, the terminal device 200 may identify the group ID corresponding to the new suction device 100 based on the base material type ID included in the suction-related information received from the new suction device 100. For example, the terminal device 200 identifies the type of the suction device 100 that can use the base material indicated by the base material type ID included in the suction-related information received from the new suction device 100 as the type of the new suction device 100. do. According to such a configuration, the terminal device 200 can automatically identify the group ID of the new suction device 100.
　－ＩＤテーブルからの情報の削除
　端末装置２００は、吸引装置１００に関する所定の条件が満たされた場合に、当該吸引装置１００に対応するデバイスＩＤとグループＩＤとの組み合わせをＩＤテーブルから削除する。所定の条件の一例は、吸引装置１００が廃棄されることである。その場合、端末装置２００は、廃棄対象の既存の吸引装置１００に対応するデバイスＩＤとグループＩＤとの組み合わせを、ＩＤテーブルから削除する。所定の条件の他の一例は、吸引装置１００が買い替えられることである。その場合、端末装置２００は、買い替え対象の既存の吸引装置１００に対応するデバイスＩＤとグループＩＤとの組み合わせをＩＤテーブルから削除しつつ、新たな吸引装置１００に対応するデバイスＩＤとグループＩＤとの組み合わせをＩＤテーブルに追加する。かかる構成により、ＩＤテーブルの情報量を最低限に維持することが可能となる。 -Delete of information from the ID table When the predetermined condition regarding the suction device 100 is satisfied, the terminal device 200 deletes the combination of the device ID and the group ID corresponding to the suction device 100 from the ID table. An example of a predetermined condition is that the suction device 100 is discarded. In that case, the terminal device 200 deletes the combination of the device ID and the group ID corresponding to the existing suction device 100 to be discarded from the ID table. Another example of the predetermined condition is that the suction device 100 is replaced by a new one. In that case, the terminal device 200 deletes the combination of the device ID and the group ID corresponding to the existing suction device 100 to be replaced from the ID table, and combines the device ID and the group ID corresponding to the new suction device 100. Add the combination to the ID table. With such a configuration, it is possible to maintain the minimum amount of information in the ID table.
　なお、どの吸引装置１００が廃棄対象、又は買い替え対象であるかは、典型的にはユーザにより指定される。他に、端末装置２００は、吸引装置１００に修復不可能なエラーが発生したことを示す状態情報を受信した場合に、当該吸引装置１００は廃棄対象であると判定してもよい。 It should be noted that which suction device 100 is to be discarded or to be replaced is typically specified by the user. Alternatively, the terminal device 200 may determine that the suction device 100 is to be discarded when it receives state information indicating that an irreparable error has occurred in the suction device 100.
　（４）吸引関連情報に対する処理
　端末装置２００は、通信部２３０により吸引装置１００から受信された吸引関連情報に対し、吸引装置１００の種類に応じた処理を行う。ユーザが同一種類の吸引装置１００を複数所有して使い分ける場合があるところ、かかる構成により、吸引装置１００の種類ごとのサービスを提供することが可能となる。 (4) Processing for suction-related information The terminal device 200 processes the suction-related information received from the suction device 100 by the communication unit 230 according to the type of the suction device 100. When a user owns a plurality of suction devices 100 of the same type and uses them properly, such a configuration makes it possible to provide services for each type of the suction device 100.
　詳しくは、端末装置２００は、吸引関連情報の送信元である吸引装置１００のデバイスＩＤに対応付けてＩＤテーブルに記憶されたグループＩＤを取得する。そして、端末装置２００は、吸引装置１００の種類に応じた処理として、取得したグループＩＤを用いた処理を行う。例えば、吸引装置１００は、吸引関連情報とデバイスＩＤとを対応付けて送信する。次いで、端末装置２００は、受信したデバイスＩＤをＩＤテーブルに参照することで、吸引装置１００のグループＩＤを取得し、受信した吸引関連情報に対しグループＩＤに応じた処理を行う。かかる構成により、端末装置２００は、吸引装置１００の種類に応じた処理を行うことが可能となる。他にも、端末装置２００は、受信したデバイスＩＤをＩＤテーブルに参照することでユーザＩＤを取得し、受信した吸引関連情報に対しユーザＩＤに応じた処理を行ってもよい。 Specifically, the terminal device 200 acquires the group ID stored in the ID table in association with the device ID of the suction device 100, which is the source of the suction-related information. Then, the terminal device 200 performs a process using the acquired group ID as a process according to the type of the suction device 100. For example, the suction device 100 transmits the suction-related information in association with the device ID. Next, the terminal device 200 acquires the group ID of the suction device 100 by referring to the received device ID in the ID table, and processes the received suction-related information according to the group ID. With such a configuration, the terminal device 200 can perform processing according to the type of the suction device 100. In addition, the terminal device 200 may acquire the user ID by referring to the received device ID in the ID table, and perform processing according to the user ID on the received suction-related information.
　以下、吸引装置１００の種類に応じた吸引関連情報に対する処理の例を説明する。 Hereinafter, an example of processing for suction-related information according to the type of the suction device 100 will be described.
　－吸引関連情報の記憶
　吸引装置１００の種類に応じた吸引関連情報に対する処理の一例として、端末装置２００は、グループＩＤと吸引関連情報とを対応付けて記憶してもよい。かかる構成により、端末装置２００は、記憶した吸引関連情報に対し、後にグループＩＤを用いた処理を行うことが可能となる。 -Storage of suction-related information As an example of processing for suction-related information according to the type of suction device 100, the terminal device 200 may store the group ID and the suction-related information in association with each other. With such a configuration, the terminal device 200 can later perform processing using the group ID on the stored suction-related information.
　端末装置２００は、デバイスＩＤと吸引関連情報とを対応付けて記憶してもよい。かかる構成により、端末装置２００は、記憶した吸引関連情報に対し、後にデバイスＩＤを用いた処理を行うことが可能となる。 The terminal device 200 may store the device ID and the suction-related information in association with each other. With such a configuration, the terminal device 200 can later perform processing using the device ID on the stored suction-related information.
　端末装置２００は、ユーザＩＤと吸引関連情報とを対応付けて記憶してもよい。かかる構成により、端末装置２００は、記憶した吸引関連情報に対し、後にユーザＩＤを用いた処理を行うことが可能となる。 The terminal device 200 may store the user ID and the suction-related information in association with each other. With such a configuration, the terminal device 200 can later perform processing using the user ID on the stored suction-related information.
　－吸引関連情報の出力
　端末装置２００は、吸引装置１００の種類ごとに吸引関連情報を出力してもよい。例えば、端末装置２００は、同一のグループＩＤが対応付けられた吸引関連情報を集計することで、吸引装置１００の種類ごとの吸引関連情報を出力する。かかる構成により、ユーザは、同一種類の複数の吸引装置１００により得られた吸引関連情報を、連続性のある情報としてまとめて確認することが可能となる。以下、図４～図６に示す具体例を参照しながら、この点について詳しく説明する。 -Output of suction-related information The terminal device 200 may output suction-related information for each type of suction device 100. For example, the terminal device 200 outputs the suction-related information for each type of the suction device 100 by aggregating the suction-related information associated with the same group ID. With such a configuration, the user can collectively confirm the suction-related information obtained by the plurality of suction devices 100 of the same type as continuous information. Hereinafter, this point will be described in detail with reference to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 4 to 6.
　一例として、端末装置２００は、同一種類の２つの吸引装置１００から、それぞれ吸引履歴情報を取得したものとする。ここでは、これら２つの吸引装置１００を、吸引装置１００Ｃ及び吸引装置１００Ｄとする。 As an example, it is assumed that the terminal device 200 acquires suction history information from two suction devices 100 of the same type. Here, these two suction devices 100 are referred to as a suction device 100C and a suction device 100D.
　図４は、本実施形態に係る吸引装置１００Ｃから取得された吸引履歴情報を集計したグラフの一例である。図４に示すグラフ１０Ｃの横軸は、日にちを単位とする時間である。グラフ１０Ｃの縦軸は、吸引装置１００Ｃにおける吸引回数の累計である。即ち、グラフ１０Ｃは、吸引装置１００Ｃにおける日ごとの吸引回数の推移を示している。端末装置２００は、吸引装置１００ＣのデバイスＩＤに対応付けて記憶された吸引履歴情報を集計することで、グラフ１０Ｃを生成することができる。 FIG. 4 is an example of a graph in which suction history information acquired from the suction device 100C according to the present embodiment is aggregated. The horizontal axis of the graph 10C shown in FIG. 4 is the time in units of days. The vertical axis of the graph 10C is the cumulative number of suctions in the suction device 100C. That is, the graph 10C shows the transition of the number of suctions per day in the suction device 100C. The terminal device 200 can generate the graph 10C by aggregating the suction history information stored in association with the device ID of the suction device 100C.
　図５は、本実施形態に係る吸引装置１００Ｄから取得された吸引履歴情報を集計したグラフの一例である。図５に示すグラフ１０Ｄの横軸は、日にちを単位とする時間である。グラフ１０Ｄの縦軸は、吸引装置１００Ｄにおける吸引回数の累計である。即ち、グラフ１０Ｄは、吸引装置１００Ｄにおける日ごとの吸引回数の推移を示している。端末装置２００は、吸引装置１００ＤのデバイスＩＤに対応付けて記憶された吸引履歴情報を集計することで、グラフ１０Ｄを生成することができる。 FIG. 5 is an example of a graph in which suction history information acquired from the suction device 100D according to the present embodiment is aggregated. The horizontal axis of the graph 10D shown in FIG. 5 is the time in units of days. The vertical axis of the graph 10D is the cumulative number of suctions in the suction device 100D. That is, the graph 10D shows the transition of the number of suctions per day in the suction device 100D. The terminal device 200 can generate the graph 10D by aggregating the suction history information stored in association with the device ID of the suction device 100D.
　ここでは、ユーザは、Ｘ日において吸引装置１００Ｃの使用を止め、吸引装置１００Ｄの使用を開始したものとする。そのため、グラフ１０Ｃにおいては、Ｘ日から後の吸引回数はゼロである。また、グラフ１０Ｄにおいては、Ｘ日より前の吸引回数はゼロである。デバイスＩＤごとに吸引履歴情報を集計する場合、ユーザがＸ日前後で変わりなく吸引装置１００を使用しているにも関わらず、グラフ１０Ｃ及びグラフ１０Ｄに示すように、Ｘ日を境に非連続な情報が生成されてしまう。仮に、グラフ１０Ｃ及びグラフ１０Ｄがそれぞれユーザに提示されたとしても、ユーザは、これらの情報を連続性のある情報としてまとめて確認することが困難である。 Here, it is assumed that the user stops using the suction device 100C and starts using the suction device 100D on the Xth day. Therefore, in the graph 10C, the number of suctions after the Xth day is zero. Further, in the graph 10D, the number of suctions before the Xth day is zero. When the suction history information is aggregated for each device ID, the suction device 100 is used unchanged around the Xth day, but as shown in Graph 10C and Graph 10D, the suction history information is discontinuous with the Xth day as the boundary. Information will be generated. Even if the graph 10C and the graph 10D are presented to the user, it is difficult for the user to collectively confirm the information as continuous information.
　そこで、端末装置２００は、吸引装置１００の種類ごとに吸引履歴情報を出力する。即ち、端末装置２００は、同一種類の吸引装置１００から得られた吸引履歴情報を集計して出力する。例えば、端末装置２００は、同一のグループＩＤが対応付けられた吸引履歴情報を集計して出力する。 Therefore, the terminal device 200 outputs suction history information for each type of suction device 100. That is, the terminal device 200 aggregates and outputs the suction history information obtained from the suction device 100 of the same type. For example, the terminal device 200 aggregates and outputs the suction history information associated with the same group ID.
　図６は、本実施形態に係る同一種類の吸引装置１００から得られた吸引履歴情報を集計したグラフの一例である。図６に示すグラフ２０の横軸は、日にちを単位とする時間である。グラフ２０の縦軸は、吸引装置１００Ｃ及び吸引装置１００Ｄにおける吸引回数の累計である。即ち、グラフ２０は、吸引装置１００Ｃ及び吸引装置１００Ｄにおける日ごとの吸引回数の和の推移を示している。より簡易には、グラフ２０は、図４に示したグラフ１０Ｃと図５に示したグラフ１０Ｄとを統合したグラフである。端末装置２００は、吸引装置１００Ｃ及び吸引装置１００Ｄに共通するグループＩＤに対応付けて記憶された吸引履歴情報を集計することでグラフ２０を生成し、出力する。 FIG. 6 is an example of a graph in which suction history information obtained from the suction device 100 of the same type according to the present embodiment is aggregated. The horizontal axis of the graph 20 shown in FIG. 6 is the time in units of days. The vertical axis of the graph 20 is the cumulative number of suctions in the suction device 100C and the suction device 100D. That is, the graph 20 shows the transition of the sum of the number of suctions per day in the suction device 100C and the suction device 100D. More simply, the graph 20 is a graph in which the graph 10C shown in FIG. 4 and the graph 10D shown in FIG. 5 are integrated. The terminal device 200 generates and outputs a graph 20 by aggregating the suction history information stored in association with the group ID common to the suction device 100C and the suction device 100D.
　グラフ２０を参照すると、吸引装置１００Ｃにおける使用履歴情報と吸引装置１００Ｄにおける使用履歴情報とが、連続する情報として出力されている。従って、ユーザは、同一種類の複数の吸引装置１００により得られた吸引関連情報を、連続性のある情報としてまとめて確認することが可能となる。 With reference to the graph 20, the usage history information in the suction device 100C and the usage history information in the suction device 100D are output as continuous information. Therefore, the user can collectively confirm the suction-related information obtained by the plurality of suction devices 100 of the same type as continuous information.
　－吸引関連情報に基づく情報の出力
　端末装置２００は、吸引関連情報に含まれる吸引量情報により示される、吸引装置１００の種類ごとの吸引量（吸引回数又は吸引時間）の累計が第１の閾値に達した場合に、吸引装置１００の種類ごとの吸引量が第１の閾値に達したことを示す情報を出力してもよい。例えば、端末装置２００は、同一のグループＩＤが対応付けられた吸引履歴情報を集計することで、吸引装置１００の種類ごとの吸引量の累計を算出する。そして、端末装置２００は、算出した吸引量の累計が第１の閾値に達した場合に、その旨を示す情報を出力する。かかる構成により、過度な吸引を防止することが可能となる。 -Output of information based on suction-related information In the terminal device 200, the cumulative total of suction amounts (number of suctions or suction time) for each type of suction device 100, which is indicated by the suction amount information included in the suction-related information, is the first threshold value. When the value is reached, information indicating that the suction amount for each type of the suction device 100 has reached the first threshold value may be output. For example, the terminal device 200 calculates the cumulative total of the suction amount for each type of the suction device 100 by aggregating the suction history information associated with the same group ID. Then, when the cumulative total of the calculated suction amounts reaches the first threshold value, the terminal device 200 outputs information indicating that fact. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent excessive suction.
　ここで、ユーザが複数の吸引装置１００を切り替えながら使用するユースケースでは、吸引装置１００単位で吸引履歴情報を集計しても、合計の吸引量を正しく把握することは困難である。そのため、例えば、吸引量の合計が第１の閾値に達していても、個々の吸引装置１００における吸引量が第１の閾値に達していなければ、吸引量の合計が第１の閾値に達したことをユーザに通知することは困難であった。この点、吸引装置１００の種類単位で吸引履歴情報を集計することで、ユーザが複数の吸引装置１００を切り替えながら使用するユースケースにおいても、ユーザの合計の吸引量を正しく把握し、過度な吸引を効果的に防止することが可能となる。 Here, in a use case in which the user switches between a plurality of suction devices 100, it is difficult to correctly grasp the total suction amount even if the suction history information is aggregated for each suction device 100. Therefore, for example, even if the total suction amount reaches the first threshold value, if the suction amount in each suction device 100 does not reach the first threshold value, the total suction amount reaches the first threshold value. It was difficult to notify the user of this. In this regard, by aggregating the suction history information for each type of suction device 100, even in a use case where the user switches between a plurality of suction devices 100, the total suction amount of the user can be correctly grasped and excessive suction can be performed. Can be effectively prevented.
　端末装置２００は、吸引関連情報に含まれる吸引量情報及び基材ＩＤにより示される、基材ごとの吸引量の累計が第２の閾値に達した場合に、基材ごとの吸引量の累計が第２の閾値に達したことを示す情報を出力してもよい。例えば、端末装置２００は、同一のグループＩＤが対応付けられた吸引履歴情報のうち、同一の基材ＩＤが含まれる吸引履歴情報を集計することで、基材ごとの吸引量の累計を算出する。そして、端末装置２００は、算出した基材ごとの吸引量の累計が第２の閾値に達した場合に、その旨を示す情報を出力する。かかる構成により、基材に蓄積された内容物（エアロゾル源及び香味源）が枯渇する前に、基材の交換をユーザに促すことが可能となる。 In the terminal device 200, when the cumulative suction amount for each base material reaches the second threshold value, which is indicated by the suction amount information included in the suction-related information and the base material ID, the cumulative suction amount for each base material is calculated. Information indicating that the second threshold value has been reached may be output. For example, the terminal device 200 calculates the cumulative total of the suction amount for each base material by aggregating the suction history information including the same base material ID among the suction history information associated with the same group ID. .. Then, when the cumulative total of the calculated suction amounts for each base material reaches the second threshold value, the terminal device 200 outputs information indicating that fact. With such a configuration, it is possible to prompt the user to replace the base material before the contents (aerosol source and flavor source) accumulated in the base material are exhausted.
　ここで、ひとつの基材を複数の吸引装置１００（とりわけ、電源ユニット１１０）に付け替えながら使用するユースケースでは、吸引装置１００単位で吸引履歴情報を集計しても、基材に蓄積された内容物の消費量を正しく把握することは困難である。そのため、例えば、ある基材を使用して行われた吸引量の累計が第２の閾値に達していても、個々の吸引装置１００における吸引量が第２の閾値に達していなければ、基材の交換をユーザに促すことは困難であった。この点、基材ごとの吸引履歴情報を集計することで、ひとつの基材を複数の吸引装置１００に付け替えながら使用するユースケースにおいても、基材に蓄積された内容物の消費量を正しく把握し、基材の交換を効果的にユーザに促すことが可能となる。 Here, in the use case where one base material is used while being replaced with a plurality of suction devices 100 (particularly, the power supply unit 110), even if the suction history information is aggregated for each suction device 100, the contents accumulated in the base material. It is difficult to correctly grasp the consumption of goods. Therefore, for example, even if the cumulative total of suction amounts performed using a certain base material has reached the second threshold value, if the suction amount in each suction device 100 has not reached the second threshold value, the base material It was difficult to encourage the user to replace the. In this regard, by aggregating the suction history information for each base material, the consumption amount of the contents accumulated in the base material can be correctly grasped even in a use case in which one base material is replaced with a plurality of suction devices 100. However, it is possible to effectively encourage the user to replace the base material.
　－吸引関連情報の送信
　吸引装置１００の種類に応じた吸引関連情報に対する処理の他の一例として、端末装置２００は、グループＩＤと吸引関連情報とを対応付けて送信してもよい。例えば、端末装置２００は、グループＩＤと吸引関連情報とを対応付けてサーバ３００に送信してもよい。かかる構成により、送信先の装置は、吸引装置１００の種類ごとに吸引関連情報を処理することが可能となる。 -Transmission of suction-related information As another example of processing for suction-related information according to the type of suction device 100, the terminal device 200 may transmit the group ID and the suction-related information in association with each other. For example, the terminal device 200 may associate the group ID with the suction-related information and transmit the information to the server 300. With such a configuration, the transmission destination device can process suction-related information for each type of suction device 100.
　端末装置２００は、吸引関連情報の内容に応じて、グループＩＤ、デバイスＩＤ又はユーザＩＤの少なくともいずれかを選択し、選択したＩＤと吸引関連情報とを対応付けて送信してもよい。一例として、端末装置２００は、吸引関連情報が吸引履歴情報である場合に、吸引履歴情報にグループＩＤを対応付けて送信する。これにより、サーバ３００は、吸引装置１００の種類単位で吸引履歴情報を管理することが可能となる。よって、サーバ３００は、例えば、吸引装置１００の種類ごとに吸引履歴情報を出力する、又は吸引装置１００の種類ごとに吸引履歴情報に基づく情報を出力する等、吸引装置１００の種類に応じた処理を行うことが可能となる。なお、端末装置２００は、吸引履歴情報の他にも、吸引装置１００の種類単位で管理されることが望ましい情報については、グループＩＤを対応付けて送信してもよい。 The terminal device 200 may select at least one of a group ID, a device ID, or a user ID according to the content of the suction-related information, and transmit the selected ID in association with the suction-related information. As an example, when the suction-related information is the suction history information, the terminal device 200 transmits the suction history information in association with the group ID. As a result, the server 300 can manage the suction history information for each type of the suction device 100. Therefore, the server 300 processes according to the type of the suction device 100, such as outputting the suction history information for each type of the suction device 100 or outputting the information based on the suction history information for each type of the suction device 100. Can be done. In addition to the suction history information, the terminal device 200 may transmit information that is desirable to be managed in units of the type of the suction device 100 in association with the group ID.
　他の一例として、端末装置２００は、吸引関連情報が状態情報である場合に、状態情報にデバイスＩＤを対応付けて送信する。かかる構成により、サーバ３００は、吸引装置１００単位で状態情報を管理することが可能となる。なお、端末装置２００は、状態情報の他にも、吸引装置１００単位で管理されることが望ましい情報については、デバイスＩＤを対応付けて送信してもよい。 As another example, when the suction-related information is the state information, the terminal device 200 transmits the state information in association with the device ID. With such a configuration, the server 300 can manage the state information in units of 100 suction devices. In addition to the state information, the terminal device 200 may transmit information that is desirable to be managed in units of the suction device 100 in association with the device ID.
　他の一例として、端末装置２００は、吸引情報が生体情報である場合に、生体情報にユーザＩＤを対応付けて送信する。かかる構成により、サーバ３００は、ユーザ単位で生体状態を管理することが可能となる。なお、端末装置２００は、生体情報の他にも、ユーザ単位で管理されることが望ましい情報については、ユーザＩＤを対応付けて送信してもよい。 As another example, when the suction information is biometric information, the terminal device 200 transmits the biometric information in association with the user ID. With such a configuration, the server 300 can manage the biological state on a user-by-user basis. In addition to biometric information, the terminal device 200 may transmit information that is desirable to be managed on a user-by-user basis in association with a user ID.
　（５）処理の流れ
　－システム１全体における処理
　図７は、本実施形態に係るシステム１において実行される処理の流れの一例を示すシーケンス図である。図７に示すように、まず、吸引装置１００は、吸引関連情報とデバイスＩＤとを対応付けて送信する（ステップＳ１０２）。端末装置２００は、吸引装置１００から吸引関連情報及びデバイスＩＤを受信すると、受信したデバイスＩＤをＩＤテーブルに参照することで、吸引装置１００のグループＩＤを取得する（ステップＳ１０４）。その後、端末装置２００は、受信した吸引関連情報に対し、取得したグループＩＤに対応する処理（ステップＳ１０６～Ｓ１１０）を行う。 (5) Process Flow-Processing in System 1 The FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram showing an example of a process flow executed in System 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 7, first, the suction device 100 transmits the suction-related information in association with the device ID (step S102). When the terminal device 200 receives the suction-related information and the device ID from the suction device 100, the terminal device 200 acquires the group ID of the suction device 100 by referring to the received device ID in the ID table (step S104). After that, the terminal device 200 performs a process (steps S106 to S110) corresponding to the acquired group ID on the received suction-related information.
　まず、端末装置２００は、吸引関連情報とグループＩＤとを対応付けて記憶する（ステップＳ１０６）。一例として、端末装置２００は、吸引履歴情報をグループＩＤに対応付けて記憶する。 First, the terminal device 200 stores the suction-related information in association with the group ID (step S106). As an example, the terminal device 200 stores the suction history information in association with the group ID.
　次いで、端末装置２００は、吸引関連情報とグループＩＤとを対応付けて送信する（ステップＳ１０８）。一例として、端末装置２００は、吸引履歴情報をグループＩＤに対応付けて送信する。 Next, the terminal device 200 transmits the suction-related information in association with the group ID (step S108). As an example, the terminal device 200 transmits the suction history information in association with the group ID.
　次に、端末装置２００は、グループＩＤごとに吸引関連情報を出力する（ステップＳ１１０）。例えば、端末装置２００は、同一のグループＩＤに対応付けて記憶された吸引履歴情報を集計したグラフを出力する。 Next, the terminal device 200 outputs suction-related information for each group ID (step S110). For example, the terminal device 200 outputs a graph that aggregates the suction history information stored in association with the same group ID.
　なお、上記ステップＳ１０６～Ｓ１０８にかかる処理のうち、少なくともいずれかひとつが実行されればよい。上記ステップＳ１０６～Ｓ１０８にかかる処理の順序は任意である。 It is sufficient that at least one of the processes related to steps S106 to S108 is executed. The order of processing in steps S106 to S108 is arbitrary.
　また、上記ステップＳ１０６において、端末装置２００は、デバイスＩＤ、及び／又はデバイスＩＤをＩＤテーブルに参照することで取得したユーザＩＤを、吸引関連情報に対応付けて記憶してもよい。一例として、端末装置２００は、状態情報をデバイスＩＤに対応付けて記憶する。他の一例として、端末装置２００は、生体情報をユーザＩＤに対応付けて記憶する。 Further, in step S106, the terminal device 200 may store the device ID and / or the user ID acquired by referring to the device ID in the ID table in association with the suction-related information. As an example, the terminal device 200 stores the state information in association with the device ID. As another example, the terminal device 200 stores biometric information in association with a user ID.
　上記ステップＳ１０８において、端末装置２００は、デバイスＩＤ、及び／又はデバイスＩＤをＩＤテーブルに参照することで取得したユーザＩＤを、吸引関連情報に対応付けて送信してもよい。一例として、端末装置２００は、状態情報をデバイスＩＤに対応付けて送信する。他の一例として、端末装置２００は、生体情報をユーザＩＤに対応付けて送信する。 In step S108, the terminal device 200 may transmit the device ID and / or the user ID acquired by referring to the device ID in the ID table in association with the suction-related information. As an example, the terminal device 200 transmits the state information in association with the device ID. As another example, the terminal device 200 transmits the biometric information in association with the user ID.
　上記ステップＳ１１０において、端末装置２００は、デバイスＩＤごとに吸引関連情報を出力してもよい。例えば、端末装置２００は、同一のデバイスＩＤに対応付けて記憶された状態情報を集計して出力する。他にも、上記ステップＳ１１０において、端末装置２００は、ユーザＩＤごとに吸引関連情報を出力してもよい。例えば、端末装置２００は、同一のユーザＩＤに対応付けて記憶された生体情報を集計して出力する。 In step S110, the terminal device 200 may output suction-related information for each device ID. For example, the terminal device 200 aggregates and outputs the state information stored in association with the same device ID. In addition, in step S110, the terminal device 200 may output suction-related information for each user ID. For example, the terminal device 200 aggregates and outputs the biometric information stored in association with the same user ID.
　－端末装置２００における処理
　図８は、本実施形態に係る端末装置２００において実行される処理の流れの一例を示すシーケンス図である。図８に示すように、まず、端末装置２００は、吸引装置１００から送信された吸引履歴情報及びデバイスＩＤを受信する（ステップＳ２０２）。次いで、端末装置２００は、受信したデバイスＩＤがＩＤテーブルに記憶済みであるか否かを判定する（ステップＳ２０４）。 -Processing in the Terminal Device 200 FIG. 8 is a sequence diagram showing an example of a flow of processing executed in the terminal device 200 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8, first, the terminal device 200 receives the suction history information and the device ID transmitted from the suction device 100 (step S202). Next, the terminal device 200 determines whether or not the received device ID is stored in the ID table (step S204).
　受信したデバイスＩＤがＩＤテーブルに記憶済みであると判定された場合（ステップＳ２０４：ＹＥＳ）、端末装置２００は、ＩＤテーブルにおいてデバイスＩＤと対応付けて記憶されたグループＩＤを取得する（ステップＳ２０６）。そして、端末装置２００は、吸引履歴情報に対しグループＩＤに応じた処理を実行する（ステップＳ２０８）。 When it is determined that the received device ID is stored in the ID table (step S204: YES), the terminal device 200 acquires the group ID stored in association with the device ID in the ID table (step S206). .. Then, the terminal device 200 executes a process according to the group ID for the suction history information (step S208).
　受信したデバイスＩＤがＩＤテーブルに記憶済みでないと判定された場合（ステップＳ２０４：ＮＯ）、端末装置２００は、送信元の吸引装置１００の種類に対応するグループＩＤと、受信したデバイスＩＤと、を対応付けて、ＩＤテーブルに記憶する（ステップＳ２１０）。例えば、端末装置２００は、吸引装置１００の種類を入力するようユーザに問い合わせ、ユーザに指定された吸引装置１００の種類に対応するグループＩＤを、デバイスＩＤに対応付けてＩＤテーブルに記憶する。その後、処理はステップＳ２０６に進む。 When it is determined that the received device ID is not stored in the ID table (step S204: NO), the terminal device 200 sets the group ID corresponding to the type of the suction device 100 of the transmission source and the received device ID. It is associated and stored in the ID table (step S210). For example, the terminal device 200 asks the user to input the type of the suction device 100, and stores the group ID corresponding to the type of the suction device 100 specified by the user in the ID table in association with the device ID. After that, the process proceeds to step S206.
　＜２．４．変形例＞
　図９は、本実施形態に係るシステム１の変形例を説明するための図である。図９に示すように、吸引装置１００は、端末装置２００及びサーバ３００と通信する。また、端末装置２００は、吸引装置１００及びサーバ３００と通信する。即ち、本変形例では、吸引装置１００は、端末装置２００を介さずにサーバ３００と通信することが可能である。 <2.4. Modification example>
FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a modified example of the system 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 9, the suction device 100 communicates with the terminal device 200 and the server 300. Further, the terminal device 200 communicates with the suction device 100 and the server 300. That is, in this modification, the suction device 100 can communicate with the server 300 without going through the terminal device 200.
　吸引装置１００とサーバ３００との通信には、例えばＬＰＷＡ（Low　Power，　Wide　Area）が使用され得る。ＬＰＷＡは、伝送レートが低い代わりに通信可能距離が長いことを特徴とする無線通信規格である。他にも、吸引装置１００とサーバ３００との通信には、セルラー通信等が使用されてもよい。 For example, LPWA (Low Power, Wide Area) can be used for communication between the suction device 100 and the server 300. LPWA is a wireless communication standard characterized by a long communicable distance at the cost of a low transmission rate. In addition, cellular communication or the like may be used for communication between the suction device 100 and the server 300.
　本変形例に係る吸引装置１００は、吸引関連情報に対し、吸引装置１００の種類に応じた処理を行う。例えば、吸引装置１００は、吸引装置１００のグループＩＤを用いた処理を行う。ユーザが同一種類の吸引装置１００を複数所有して使い分ける場合があるところ、かかる構成により、吸引装置１００の種類ごとのサービスを提供することが可能となる。なお、吸引装置１００は、端末装置２００又はサーバ３００によりグループＩＤを付与されてもよい。他に、吸引装置１００は、製造時等にグループＩＤを付与され、記憶してもよい。 The suction device 100 according to this modification performs processing on suction-related information according to the type of the suction device 100. For example, the suction device 100 performs processing using the group ID of the suction device 100. When a user owns a plurality of suction devices 100 of the same type and uses them properly, such a configuration makes it possible to provide services for each type of the suction device 100. The suction device 100 may be given a group ID by the terminal device 200 or the server 300. In addition, the suction device 100 may be given a group ID at the time of manufacture or the like and may be stored.
　本変形例に係る吸引装置１００により行われる処理は、上記実施形態にかかる端末装置２００により行われる吸引装置１００の種類に応じた吸引関連情報に対する処理と同様である。 The process performed by the suction device 100 according to the present modification is the same as the process for suction-related information according to the type of the suction device 100 performed by the terminal device 200 according to the above embodiment.
　一例として、吸引装置１００は、グループＩＤと吸引関連情報とを対応付けて記憶する。かかる構成により、吸引装置１００は、記憶した吸引関連情報に対し、後にグループＩＤを用いた処理を行うことが可能となる。 As an example, the suction device 100 stores the group ID and the suction-related information in association with each other. With such a configuration, the suction device 100 can later perform processing using the group ID on the stored suction-related information.
　他の一例として、吸引装置１００は、グループＩＤと吸引関連情報とを対応付けて出力する。吸引装置１００は、他の吸引装置１００と通信してもよい。そして、吸引装置１００は、同一種類の他の吸引装置１００から受信した吸引関連情報と自身の吸引関連情報とを集計して、出力してもよい。かかる構成により、ユーザは、同一種類の複数の吸引装置１００により得られた吸引関連情報を、連続性のある情報としてまとめて確認することが可能となる。 As another example, the suction device 100 outputs the group ID and the suction-related information in association with each other. The suction device 100 may communicate with another suction device 100. Then, the suction device 100 may aggregate and output the suction-related information received from another suction device 100 of the same type and its own suction-related information. With such a configuration, the user can collectively confirm the suction-related information obtained by the plurality of suction devices 100 of the same type as continuous information.
　他の一例として、吸引装置１００は、グループＩＤと吸引関連情報とを対応付けて送信する。例えば、吸引装置１００は、グループＩＤと吸引関連情報とを対応付けてサーバ３００に送信してもよい。かかる構成により、送信先の装置は、吸引装置１００の種類ごとに吸引関連情報を処理することが可能となる。 As another example, the suction device 100 transmits the group ID and the suction-related information in association with each other. For example, the suction device 100 may transmit the group ID and the suction-related information to the server 300 in association with each other. With such a configuration, the transmission destination device can process suction-related information for each type of suction device 100.
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　以上、添付図面を参照しながら本発明の好適な実施形態について詳細に説明したが、本発明はかかる例に限定されない。本発明の属する技術の分野における通常の知識を有する者であれば、請求の範囲に記載された技術的思想の範疇内において、各種の変更例または修正例に想到し得ることは明らかであり、これらについても、当然に本発明の技術的範囲に属するものと了解される。 << 3. Supplement >>
Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present invention is not limited to such examples. It is clear that a person having ordinary knowledge in the field of technology to which the present invention belongs can come up with various modifications or modifications within the scope of the technical ideas described in the claims. It is naturally understood that these also belong to the technical scope of the present invention.
　例えば、上記実施形態では、端末装置２００の記憶部２４０が本発明における記憶装置の一例であるものと説明したが、本発明はかかる例に限定されない。例えば、吸引装置１００、サーバ３００又はその他の装置が、本発明における記憶装置として機能してもよい。 For example, in the above embodiment, the storage unit 240 of the terminal device 200 has been described as an example of the storage device in the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to such an example. For example, the suction device 100, the server 300, or other device may function as the storage device in the present invention.
　例えば、上記実施形態では、端末装置２００の通知部２２０が本発明における出力装置の一例であるものと説明したが、本発明はかかる例に限定されない。例えば、吸引装置１００、サーバ３００又はその他の装置が、本発明における出力装置として機能してもよい。 For example, in the above embodiment, the notification unit 220 of the terminal device 200 has been described as an example of the output device in the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to such an example. For example, the suction device 100, the server 300, or other device may function as the output device in the present invention.
　例えば、上記実施形態では、デバイスＩＤの他にグループＩＤが設定されるものと説明したが、本発明はかかる例に限定されない。例えば、デバイスＩＤの一部がグループＩＤとして機能してもよい。具体的には、デバイスＩＤは、吸引装置１００の種類を示す上位ビットと、吸引装置１００に固有の下位ビットと、により構成されていてもよい。 For example, in the above embodiment, it has been described that a group ID is set in addition to the device ID, but the present invention is not limited to such an example. For example, a part of the device ID may function as a group ID. Specifically, the device ID may be composed of an upper bit indicating the type of the suction device 100 and a lower bit unique to the suction device 100.
　例えば、上記実施形態では、吸引装置１００が吸引関連情報とデバイスＩＤとを対応付けて送信するものと説明したが、本発明はかかる例に限定されない。一例として、吸引装置１００は端末装置２００と接続を開始する際にデバイスＩＤを送信してもよい。そして、吸引装置１００は、デバイスＩＤを送信した後は、吸引関連情報のみを送信してもよい。その場合、端末装置２００は、接続中の吸引装置１００から受信した吸引関連情報に対しては、接続を開始する際に受信したデバイスＩＤに基づく処理を行う。 For example, in the above embodiment, it has been described that the suction device 100 transmits the suction-related information in association with the device ID, but the present invention is not limited to such an example. As an example, the suction device 100 may transmit the device ID when initiating a connection with the terminal device 200. Then, the suction device 100 may transmit only the suction-related information after transmitting the device ID. In that case, the terminal device 200 processes the suction-related information received from the connected suction device 100 based on the device ID received when starting the connection.
　例えば、上記実施形態では、吸引装置１００がデバイスＩＤを送信するものと説明したが、本発明はかかる例に限定されない。例えば、吸引装置１００は、デバイスＩＤを送信しなくてもよいし、デバイスＩＤをそもそも記憶していなくてもよい。その場合、端末装置２００は、例えば吸引装置１００の接続情報（例えば、ＳＳＩＤ又はＭＡＣ（Media　Access　Control）アドレス等）に基づいて、吸引装置１００のデバイスＩＤを取得する。接続情報とデバイスＩＤとの対応付けは、例えば、吸引装置１００と端末装置２００とが初めて接続する際等に予め行われる。 For example, in the above embodiment, it has been described that the suction device 100 transmits the device ID, but the present invention is not limited to such an example. For example, the suction device 100 does not have to transmit the device ID, and may not store the device ID in the first place. In that case, the terminal device 200 acquires the device ID of the suction device 100 based on, for example, the connection information of the suction device 100 (for example, SSID or MAC (Media Access Control) address). The association between the connection information and the device ID is performed in advance, for example, when the suction device 100 and the terminal device 200 are connected for the first time.
　なお、本明細書において説明した各装置による一連の処理は、ソフトウェア、ハードウェア、及びソフトウェアとハードウェアとの組合せのいずれを用いて実現されてもよい。ソフトウェアを構成するプログラムは、例えば、各装置の内部又は外部に設けられる記録媒体（非一時的な媒体：non-transitory　media）に予め格納される。そして、各プログラムは、例えば、コンピュータによる実行時にＲＡＭに読み込まれ、ＣＰＵなどのプロセッサにより実行される。上記記録媒体は、例えば、磁気ディスク、光ディスク、光磁気ディスク、フラッシュメモリ等である。また、上記のコンピュータプログラムは、記録媒体を用いずに、例えばネットワークを介して配信されてもよい。 Note that the series of processes by each device described in the present specification may be realized by using software, hardware, or a combination of software and hardware. The programs constituting the software are stored in advance in, for example, a recording medium (non-transitory media) provided inside or outside each device. Then, each program is read into RAM at the time of execution by a computer and executed by a processor such as a CPU. The recording medium is, for example, a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, a flash memory, or the like. Further, the above computer program may be distributed via, for example, a network without using a recording medium.
　また、本明細書においてフローチャート及びシーケンス図を用いて説明した処理は、必ずしも図示された順序で実行されなくてもよい。いくつかの処理ステップは、並列的に実行されてもよい。また、追加的な処理ステップが採用されてもよく、一部の処理ステップが省略されてもよい。 Further, the processes described in the present specification using the flowchart and the sequence diagram do not necessarily have to be executed in the order shown. Some processing steps may be performed in parallel. Further, additional processing steps may be adopted, and some processing steps may be omitted.
　１　　　　システム
　１００　　吸引装置
　１１０　　電源ユニット
　１１１　　電源部
　１１２　　センサ部
　１１３　　通知部
　１１４　　記憶部
　１１５　　通信部
　１１６　　制御部
　１２０　　カートリッジ
　１２１　　加熱部
　１２２　　液誘導部
　１２３　　液貯蔵部
　１２４　　マウスピース
　１３０　　香味付与カートリッジ
　１３１　　香味源
　１４０　　保持部
　１４１　　内部空間
　１４２　　開口
　１４３　　底部
　１４４　　断熱部
　１５０　　スティック型基材
　１５１　　基材部
　１５２　　吸口部
　１８０　　空気流路
　１８１　　空気流入孔
　１８２　　空気流出孔
　２００　　端末装置
　２１０　　センサ部
　２２０　　通知部
　２３０　　通信部
　２４０　　記憶部
　２５０　　制御部
　３００　　サーバ 1 System 100 Suction device 110 Power supply unit 111 Power supply unit 112 Sensor unit 113 Notification unit 114 Storage unit 115 Communication unit 116 Control unit 120 Cartridge 121 Heating unit 122 Liquid induction unit 123 Liquid storage unit 124 Mouthpiece 130 Flavoring cartridge 131 Flavor source 140 Holding part 141 Internal space 142 Opening 143 Bottom part 144 Insulation part 150 Stick type base material 151 Base material part 152 Suction part 180 Air flow path 181 Air inflow hole 182 Air outflow hole 200 Terminal device 210 Sensor part 220 Notification part 230 Communication part 240 Storage Unit 250 Control unit 300 Server

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  1. 　他の装置との間で通信を行う通信部と、
    　前記通信部により吸引装置から受信された、前記吸引装置に関する情報である吸引関連情報に対し、前記吸引装置の種類に応じた処理を行う制御部と、
    を備える端末装置。     A communication unit that communicates with other devices,
    A control unit that performs processing according to the type of the suction device for suction-related information that is information about the suction device received from the suction device by the communication unit.
    A terminal device comprising.
  2. 　前記制御部は、前記吸引装置の種類を示す識別情報である第１の識別情報と前記吸引関連情報とを対応付けて記憶するよう記憶装置を制御する、請求項１に記載の端末装置。 The terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit controls a storage device so as to store the first identification information, which is identification information indicating the type of the suction device, and the suction-related information in association with each other.
  3. 　前記制御部は、前記吸引装置の種類を示す識別情報である第１の識別情報と前記吸引関連情報とを対応付けて送信するよう前記通信部を制御する、請求項１又は２に記載の端末装置。 The terminal according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the control unit controls the communication unit so as to transmit the first identification information, which is identification information indicating the type of the suction device, and the suction-related information in association with each other. Device.
  4. 　前記制御部は、前記吸引関連情報の内容に応じて、前記吸引装置の種類を示す識別情報である第１の識別情報、前記吸引装置に固有の識別情報である第２の識別情報、又は前記吸引装置を使用するユーザに固有の識別情報である第３の識別情報の少なくともいずれかを選択し、選択した前記識別情報と前記吸引関連情報とを対応付けて送信するよう前記通信部を制御する、請求項１～３のいずれか一項に記載の端末装置。 Depending on the content of the suction-related information, the control unit may use the first identification information which is identification information indicating the type of the suction device, the second identification information which is the identification information unique to the suction device, or the above-mentioned. The communication unit is controlled to select at least one of the third identification information, which is the identification information unique to the user who uses the suction device, and transmit the selected identification information and the suction-related information in association with each other. , The terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
  5. 　前記第１の識別情報は、前記吸引装置の種類ごとに異なる情報であって、同一種類の前記吸引装置に共通する情報である、請求項２～４のいずれか一項に記載の端末装置。 The terminal device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the first identification information is information different for each type of the suction device and is common to the suction devices of the same type.
  6. 　前記制御部は、前記第１の識別情報と、前記吸引装置に固有の識別情報である第２の識別情報とを対応付けて記憶装置に記憶させる、請求項５に記載の端末装置。 The terminal device according to claim 5, wherein the control unit stores the first identification information and the second identification information, which is identification information unique to the suction device, in a storage device in association with each other.
  7. 　前記制御部は、前記吸引関連情報の送信元である前記吸引装置の前記第２の識別情報に対応付けて前記記憶装置に記憶された前記第１の識別情報を取得し、前記吸引装置の種類に応じた処理として前記第１の識別情報を用いた処理を行う、請求項６に記載の端末装置。 The control unit acquires the first identification information stored in the storage device in association with the second identification information of the suction device which is the transmission source of the suction-related information, and the type of the suction device. The terminal device according to claim 6, wherein a process using the first identification information is performed as a process according to the above.
  8. 　前記制御部は、前記記憶装置に記憶されていない前記第２の識別情報に対応する新たな吸引装置を検出した場合に、前記新たな吸引装置に対応する前記第１の識別情報と前記第２の識別情報とを対応付けて前記記憶装置に記憶させる、請求項６又は７に記載の端末装置。 When the control unit detects a new suction device corresponding to the second identification information that is not stored in the storage device, the first identification information corresponding to the new suction device and the second identification information. The terminal device according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the identification information of the above is associated with the storage device and stored in the storage device.
  9. 　前記吸引装置は、基材を使用して、ユーザに吸引される物質を生成し、
    　前記吸引関連情報は、前記基材の種類を示す識別情報である第４の識別情報を含み、
    　前記制御部は、前記吸引関連情報に含まれる前記第４の識別情報に基づいて、前記新たな吸引装置に対応する前記第１の識別情報を識別する、請求項８に記載の端末装置。     The suction device uses a substrate to produce a substance that is sucked by the user.
    The suction-related information includes a fourth identification information which is identification information indicating the type of the base material.
    The terminal device according to claim 8, wherein the control unit identifies the first identification information corresponding to the new suction device based on the fourth identification information included in the suction-related information.
  10. 　前記制御部は、前記吸引装置に関する所定の条件が満たされた場合に、当該前記吸引装置に対応する第２の識別情報と前記第１の識別情報との組み合わせを、前記記憶装置から削除する、請求項６～９のいずれか一項に記載の端末装置。 When the predetermined condition regarding the suction device is satisfied, the control unit deletes the combination of the second identification information corresponding to the suction device and the first identification information from the storage device. The terminal device according to any one of claims 6 to 9.
  11. 　前記制御部は、前記吸引装置の種類ごとに前記吸引関連情報を出力するよう出力装置を制御する、請求項１～１０のいずれか一項に記載の端末装置。 The terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the control unit controls an output device so as to output the suction-related information for each type of the suction device.
  12. 　前記吸引関連情報は、ユーザが前記吸引装置を用いて行った吸引の量を示す吸引量情報を含み、
    　前記制御部は、前記吸引量情報により示される、前記吸引装置の種類ごとの吸引量の累計が第１の閾値に達した場合に、前記吸引装置の種類ごとの吸引量の累計が前記第１の閾値に達したことを示す情報を出力するよう出力装置を制御する、請求項１～１１のいずれか一項に記載の端末装置。     The suction-related information includes suction amount information indicating the amount of suction performed by the user using the suction device.
    When the cumulative suction amount for each type of the suction device reaches the first threshold value, the control unit calculates the cumulative suction amount for each type of the suction device. The terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the output device is controlled so as to output information indicating that the threshold value has been reached.
  13. 　前記吸引装置は、基材を使用して、ユーザに吸引される物質を生成し、
    　前記吸引関連情報は、前記基材に固有の識別情報である第５の識別情報と、ユーザが前記吸引装置を用いて行った吸引の量を示す吸引量情報を含み、
    　前記制御部は、前記第５の識別情報及び前記吸引量情報により示される、前記基材ごとの吸引量の累計が第２の閾値に達した場合に、前記基材ごとの吸引量の累計が前記第２の閾値に達したことを示す情報を出力するよう出力装置を制御する、請求項１～１２のいずれか一項に記載の端末装置。     The suction device uses a substrate to produce a substance that is sucked by the user.
    The suction-related information includes a fifth identification information which is identification information unique to the base material and suction amount information indicating the amount of suction performed by the user using the suction device.
    When the cumulative suction amount for each base material reaches the second threshold value, the total suction amount for each base material is calculated by the control unit, which is indicated by the fifth identification information and the suction amount information. The terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 12, which controls an output device so as to output information indicating that the second threshold value has been reached.
  14. 　吸引装置であって、
    　前記吸引装置に関する情報である吸引関連情報に対し、前記吸引装置の種類に応じた処理を行う制御部、
    を備える吸引装置。     It ’s a suction device,
    A control unit that processes suction-related information, which is information about the suction device, according to the type of the suction device.
    A suction device equipped with.
  15. 　前記吸引装置は、他の装置との間で通信を行う通信部をさらに備え、
    　前記制御部は、前記吸引装置の種類を示す識別情報である第１の識別情報と前記吸引関連情報とを対応付けて送信するよう前記通信部を制御する、請求項１４に記載の吸引装置。     The suction device further includes a communication unit that communicates with other devices.
    The suction device according to claim 14, wherein the control unit controls the communication unit so as to transmit the first identification information, which is identification information indicating the type of the suction device, and the suction-related information in association with each other.
  16. 　他の装置との間で通信を行う端末装置により実行される情報処理方法であって、
    　吸引装置から受信された、前記吸引装置に関する情報である吸引関連情報に対し、前記吸引装置の種類に応じた処理を行うこと、
    を含む情報処理方法。     An information processing method executed by a terminal device that communicates with another device.
    Performing processing according to the type of the suction device for the suction-related information which is the information about the suction device received from the suction device.
    Information processing methods including.
  17. 　吸引装置により実行される情報処理方法であって、
    　前記吸引装置に関する情報である吸引関連情報に対し、前記吸引装置の種類に応じた処理を行うこと、
    を含む情報処理方法。     An information processing method executed by a suction device.
    Performing processing according to the type of the suction device for the suction-related information which is the information about the suction device.
    Information processing methods including.
  18. 　他の装置との間で通信を行う端末装置を制御するコンピュータを、
    　吸引装置から受信された、前記吸引装置に関する情報である吸引関連情報に対し、前記吸引装置の種類に応じた処理を行う制御部、
    として機能させるためのプログラム。     A computer that controls a terminal device that communicates with other devices,
    A control unit that processes suction-related information, which is information about the suction device, received from the suction device according to the type of the suction device.
    A program to function as.
  19. 　吸引装置を制御するコンピュータを、
    　前記吸引装置に関する情報である吸引関連情報に対し、前記吸引装置の種類に応じた処理を行う制御部、
    として機能させるためのプログラム。     The computer that controls the suction device,
    A control unit that processes suction-related information, which is information about the suction device, according to the type of the suction device.
    A program to function as.
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