WO2022101963A1

WO2022101963A1 - System, accessory unit, device, control method, and program

Info

Publication number: WO2022101963A1
Application number: PCT/JP2020/041852
Authority: WO
Inventors: 正人加藤; 有里菜嶋田
Original assignee: 日本たばこ産業株式会社
Priority date: 2020-11-10
Filing date: 2020-11-10
Publication date: 2022-05-19
Also published as: EP4245173A1; JPWO2022101963A1

Abstract

A system according to one aspect of the present application comprises a device that has a power source, and a plurality of accessory units that are detachably attached to a device and that provide functions to the device, wherein the device is capable of executing functions respectively provided by the plurality of accessory units in response to the attachment of the plurality of accessory units.

Description

Systems, accessory units, devices, control methods and programs

The present invention relates to a system, an accessory unit, a device, a control method and a program.

In recent years, with respect to accessories that can be attached to risk reduction products (Reduced-Risk Products: RRP) devices, a technique that enables a sensor function to be mounted and a technique that enables a communication function to be mounted have been developed (for example, Patent Document 1). , 2). Here, a risk-reducing product is defined as a product that has the potential to reduce the health risks associated with smoking, unlike conventional cigarettes. Risk-reducing products include e-cigarettes and heat-not-burn tobacco.
For example, Patent Document 1 discloses that a sensor that can be detachably attached to an RRP device transmits sensor data to an external device. Further, for example, Patent Document 2 discloses that the RRP device transmits predetermined data by using a communication mechanism detachably provided at the tip of the RRP device.

International Publication No. 2019/12954 International Publication No. 2018/215629

However, the above-mentioned technique assumes that one accessory unit is attached to the device, and the functions that can be added to the device are limited to the functions provided in the one accessory unit.
The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a system, an accessory unit, a device, a control method and a program capable of increasing the function of the device.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the device includes a device including a power supply and a plurality of accessory units detachably attached to the device to provide functions to the device, wherein the device includes a plurality of the accessory units. Depending on the attachment, a system is provided that enables the functions provided by each of the plurality of accessory units to be performed.
In one embodiment, any one of the plurality of accessory units may be a smoking function providing accessory unit that provides a smoking function.
In one embodiment, the smoking function providing accessory unit may include a heating heater for heating a stick or an atomizing heater for atomizing a liquid.
In one embodiment, any of the plurality of accessory units may further include an information gathering function providing accessory unit that provides an information gathering function.
In one embodiment, the information collecting function providing accessory unit may include a data collecting sensor that collects various data.
In one embodiment, the data collection sensor includes at least one of a smoking data collection sensor capable of collecting smoking data, a biosensor capable of acquiring biometric data, and a position information collection sensor capable of collecting position information. But it may be.
In one embodiment, the information gathering function providing accessory unit may include a communication module that provides a communication function.
In one embodiment, each of the plurality of communication modules may be able to communicate with each other by different communication methods.
In one embodiment, any of the plurality of accessory units may further include an operation providing accessory unit that provides a predetermined operation.
In one embodiment, the operation providing accessory unit may include at least one of a sound generation function, a light generation function, a scent generation function, a vibration function, and a display function.
In one embodiment, the device identifies a function provided by the attached accessory unit triggered by the attachment of at least one of the plurality of the accessory units, and processes the device based on the specified function. You may change the mode.
According to an embodiment of the present invention, the accessory unit is one of a plurality of accessory units that provide a function to the device, and the accessory unit provides the function to the device when attached to the device. , Accessory unit is provided.
According to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit includes a power supply and a control unit capable of executing a function provided by each of the plurality of accessory units, and the control unit corresponds to the attachment of the plurality of accessory units. A device is provided that enables the functions provided by each of the plurality of accessory units to be performed.
According to an embodiment of the present invention, a device detects that a plurality of accessory units are attached, a step of the accessory units providing a function to the device, and a plurality of steps of the device. A control method performed by the system is provided, which comprises steps that enable the function provided by the accessory unit to be performed.
According to an embodiment of the present invention, a program for causing a computer of a device to perform a step of detecting that a plurality of accessory units are attached and a step of enabling a function provided by the plurality of accessory units to be executed. Is provided.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to provide a system, an accessory unit, a device, a control method and a program capable of increasing the function of the device.

It is a figure which shows an example of the system which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the device which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 1st configuration example of the accessory unit which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 2nd configuration example of the accessory unit which concerns on this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows typically the 3rd structural example of the accessory unit which concerns on this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows typically the 4th structural example of the accessory unit which concerns on this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows typically the 5th structural example of the accessory unit which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows typically the example of the attachment configuration to the device of the accessory unit which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example 1 of the operation of the system which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example 2 of the operation of the system which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example 3 of the operation of the system which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example 4 of the operation of the system which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the accessory unit which concerns on the modification of embodiment. It is a figure which shows typically the example of the attachment configuration to the device of the accessory unit which concerns on the modification of embodiment.

Next, the system, accessories, devices, control methods and programs of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments described below are merely examples, and the embodiments to which the present invention is applied are not limited to the following embodiments.
In all the drawings for explaining the embodiment, the same reference numerals are used for those having the same function, and the repeated description will be omitted.
Further, "based on XX" as used in the present application means "based on at least XX", and includes a case where it is based on another element in addition to XX. Further, "based on XX" is not limited to the case where XX is used directly, but also includes the case where XX is calculated or processed. "XX" is an arbitrary element (for example, arbitrary information).

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The system of the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a system according to the present embodiment. The system 1 according to the present embodiment includes a device 100 and accessory units 200-1 to 200-n (n is an integer of n> 0). One or more accessory units from the accessory unit 200-1 to the accessory unit 200-n are attached to the device 100.
An example of the device 100 is a risk reduction product (Reduced-Risk Products: RRP) device. Risk-reducing products are defined as products that have the potential to reduce the health risks associated with smoking. The device 100 includes a power supply and a communication function.
Each of the accessory unit 200-1 to the accessory unit 200-n is detachably attached to the device 100. Each of the accessory unit 200-1 to the accessory unit 200-n provides a function to the device 100 by being attached to the device 100.
Hereinafter, any accessory unit from the accessory unit 200-1 to the accessory unit 200-n will be referred to as an accessory unit 200.
FIG. 1 shows a terminal device 130 in addition to the device 100 and accessory units 200-1 to 200-n. The terminal device 130 communicates with either one or both of the device 100 and the accessory unit 200 having a communication function. Hereinafter, the device 100 and the accessory unit 200 will be described in detail.

<< 1. Device configuration example >>
The device 100 enables the functions provided by the accessory unit 200 to be executed depending on the attachment of the accessory unit 200.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the device according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the device 100 according to this configuration example includes a power supply unit 110. The power supply unit 110 includes a power supply unit 111, a sensor unit 112, a notification unit 113, a storage unit 114, a communication unit 115, and a control unit 116. An example of the device 100 may include an air inflow hole, an air flow path, and an air outflow hole. With this configuration, when the accessory unit 200 that provides the smoking function is attached to the device 100, the aerosol (smoke) can be passed from the air inflow hole to the air outflow hole via the air flow path. can.

The power supply unit 111 stores electric power. Then, the power supply unit 111 supplies electric power to each component of the device 100 based on the control by the control unit 116. The power supply unit 111 may be composed of, for example, a rechargeable battery such as a lithium ion secondary battery. The power supply unit 111 may be charged by being connected to an external power supply by a USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable or the like. Further, the power supply unit 111 may be charged in a state of being disconnected from the device on the power transmission side by the wireless power transmission technique. Alternatively, only the power supply unit 111 may be removed from the device 100 or may be replaced with a new power supply unit 111.

Further, when one or more accessory units 200 are attached to the device 100, the power supply unit 111 supplies electric power to each of the attached one or more accessory units 200. The power supply unit 111 supplies electric power to each of one or a plurality of accessory units 200 attached to the device 100 based on the control by the control unit 116.

The sensor unit 112 acquires various information about the device 100. Further, the sensor unit 112 detects that one or more accessory units 200 are attached to the device 100. Specifically, the sensor unit 112 detects that one or more accessory units 200 are electrically connected to the device 100. The sensor unit 112 acquires various information from each of one or a plurality of accessory units 200 attached to the device 100. Then, the sensor unit 112 outputs the acquired information to the control unit 116.
As an example, the sensor unit 112 is composed of a pressure sensor such as a microphone capacitor, a flow rate sensor, a temperature sensor, or the like. Then, when the sensor unit 112 detects a numerical value associated with the suction by the user, the sensor unit 112 outputs information indicating that the suction by the user has been performed to the control unit 116.
As another example, the sensor unit 112 is configured by an input device such as a button or a switch that receives input of information from the user. In particular, the sensor unit 112 may include a button instructing the start / stop of aerosol production. Then, the sensor unit 112 outputs the information input by the user to the control unit 116.

The notification unit 113 notifies the user of the information. As an example, the notification unit 113 is configured by a light emitting device such as an LED (Light Emitting Diode). In that case, the notification unit 113 emits light with different light emission patterns when the state of the power supply unit 111 is charging required, when the power supply unit 111 is charging, or when an abnormality occurs in the device 100. The light emission pattern here is a concept including color, lighting / extinguishing timing, and the like. The notification unit 113 may be configured with or instead of a light emitting device, including a display device for displaying an image, a sound output device for outputting sound, a vibrating device, and the like.

The storage unit 114 stores various information for the operation of the device 100. The storage unit 114 is composed of a non-volatile storage medium such as a flash memory. An example of the information stored in the storage unit 114 is information related to the OS (Operating System) of the device 100, such as the control contents of various components by the control unit 116. Another example of the information stored in the storage unit 114 is information related to suction by the user, such as the number of suctions, the suction time, and the cumulative suction time.

The communication unit 115 is a communication interface for transmitting and receiving information between the device 100 and other devices such as the terminal device 130 and the accessory unit 200. The communication unit 115 is a communication interface capable of performing 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. As an example, the communication unit 115 transmits information on suction by a user to a smartphone in order to display information on suction by the user on a terminal device 130 such as a smartphone. As another example, the communication unit 115 receives new OS information from a server (not shown) in order to update the OS information stored in the storage unit 114. As another example, the communication unit 115 transmits an accessory information request to the accessory unit 200. After that, the communication unit 115 receives the accessory information response transmitted by the accessory unit 200 as a response to the transmitted accessory information request. The communication unit 115 communicates with the accessory unit 200 in accordance with an arbitrary wired communication standard by electrically / physically connecting to the accessory unit 200, for example, via a terminal or an electrode, and exchanges information with each other. You may exchange. Further, the communication unit 115 may perform communication with the accessory unit 200 in accordance with any wireless communication standard, and may exchange information with each other.

The control unit 116 functions as an arithmetic processing device and a control device, and controls the overall operation in the device 100 and the overall operation in the accessory unit 200 connected to the device 100 according to various programs. The control unit 116 is realized by, for example, an electronic circuit such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a microprocessor. In addition, the control unit 116 may include a ROM (Read Only Memory) for storing a program 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 device 100 and the accessory unit 200 connected to the device 100 execute various processes based on the control by the control unit 116.

Power supply from the power supply unit 111 to each other component, charging of the power supply unit 111, detection of information by the sensor unit 112, notification of information by the notification unit 113, storage and reading of information by the storage unit 114, and communication unit 115. The transmission / reception of information is an example of processing controlled by the control unit 116.
Other processes executed by the device 100, 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 116. Detection of accessory unit 200 by sensor unit 112, creation of accessory information request for requesting information of accessory unit 200 based on detection of accessory unit 200, reception of accessory information request by communication unit 115, accessory information response by communication unit 115 The processing mode is changed based on the information that identifies the function of the accessory unit 200 included in the reception and the accessory information response, and the information that identifies the function of the acquired accessory unit 200, and is based on the change result of the processing mode. The processing is also controlled by the control unit 116. The control unit 116 performs processing based on the address of the device 100 and the address (IP address) of the accessory unit 200.

An example of information for specifying the function of the accessory unit 200 is information indicating that the accessory unit 200 is a puff sensor when it has a puff sensor, and when the accessory unit 200 has a heating unit, it is a heater type (periphery). Information that identifies the heating type, etc.).
An example of processing based on the change result of the processing mode is that the processing mode is changed to the smoking mode when the accessory unit 200 has a puff sensor. When the information indicating that the puff has been detected is received from the accessory unit 200, the process of storing the information indicating that the puff has been detected in the storage unit 114 of the device 100 is a process of waiting in an executable state. .. After that, when the device 100 receives the information indicating that the communication unit 115 has detected the puff from the accessory unit 200, the control unit 116 acquires the information indicating that the communication unit 115 has detected the received puff. , The process of storing the information indicating that the acquired puff has been detected in the storage unit 114 is started.
Further, the processing mode is changed based on the information specifying the function of the accessory unit 200, and an example of the processing based on the change result of the processing mode is the processing when the accessory unit 200 has a sound output device (sound unit). This is a process of changing the mode to an operation mode and waiting in a state in which a process for outputting sound information under a predetermined condition can be executed. After that, when sound information to be output is generated, the control unit 116 outputs the sound information to the accessory unit 200 in the device 100.
An example of processing based on the change result of the processing mode is that the processing mode is changed to the smoking mode when the accessory unit 200 has a heater. , It is a process of waiting for input of information (puff detection, button pressing, etc.) indicating the start of heating of the heater. In the device 100, when the sensor unit 112 receives the input, the control unit 116 causes the power supply unit 111 to start supplying electric power to the heater.

The configuration example of the device 100 has been described above. Of course, the configuration of the device 100 is not limited to the above, and various configurations exemplified below may be adopted.
As an example, the power supply unit 110 may not include the communication unit 115. In that case, the communication unit 115 is provided as a device separate from the power supply unit 110.

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The accessory unit 200 is a device that increases the functions of the device 100 by being attached to the device 100. As an example of the functions provided by the accessory unit 200 to the device 100, an information gathering function, an operation function, and a smoking function will be described.
(1) First Configuration Example FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a first configuration example of the accessory unit according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the accessory unit 200-1 according to this configuration example includes an electrode mechanism 201-1, a communication unit 202-1, a sensor unit 203-1 and a control unit 210-1. The first configuration example of the accessory unit provides the device 100 with an information gathering function. An example of the accessory unit 200-1 may include an air inflow hole, an air flow path, and an air outflow hole. With this configuration, when attached to the device 100 together with the accessory unit 200 that provides the smoking function, the aerosol (smoke) can pass from the air inflow hole to the air outflow hole via the air flow path. can.
The electrode mechanism 201-1 receives power directly from the power supply unit 111 of the device 100 or via another accessory unit 200 when the accessory unit 200-1 is attached to the device 100 directly or via another accessory unit 200. Will be supplied. In the device 100, the power supply unit 111 supplies electric power to each component of the accessory unit 200-1 based on the control by the control unit 116.

The electrode mechanism 201-1 is directly attached to the device 100 directly from the power supply unit 111 of the device 100 or when the accessory unit 200-1 is attached to the device 100 directly or via another accessory unit 200. Alternatively, the electric power supplied through the other accessory unit 200 is supplied to the other accessory unit 200. In the device 100, the power supply unit 111 supplies electric power to each component of the accessory unit 200-1 based on the control by the control unit 116.

The communication unit 202-1 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), near field communication (NFC), LPWA (Low Power, Wide Area) and the like can be adopted. The communication unit 202-1 communicates with the device 100 in both directions. The communication unit 202-1 receives the accessory information request transmitted by the device 100. After that, the communication unit 202-1 transmits the accessory information response output by the control unit 210-1 as a response to the received accessory information request. The communication unit 202-1 communicates with the terminal device 130 in both directions. For example, the communication unit 202-1 transmits the data detected by the sensor unit 203-1 to the terminal device 130. Further, the communication unit 202-1 receives the control information transmitted by the terminal device 130. The control unit 210-1 acquires the control information received by the communication unit 202-1, and controls based on the acquired control information. The communication unit 202-1 is electrically / physically connected to the device 100 via, for example, a terminal or an electrode mechanism 211-1 to perform communication conforming to an arbitrary wired communication standard. You may do and exchange information with each other. Further, the communication unit 202-1 may perform communication with the device 100 in accordance with an arbitrary wireless communication standard and exchange information with each other.

The sensor unit 203-1 is composed of sensors such as puff sensors and fluid sensors that can acquire smoking data, biosensors such as saliva sensors, pulse sensors, heart rate monitors, and blood pressure sensors that can acquire biometric data, and acceleration sensors. To. The sensor unit 203-1 detects the behavior of the device 100 and the behavior of the other accessory unit 200.
An example of a puff sensor is a sensor for detecting a user's suction motion. The puff sensor may be any kind of sensor for detecting the user's suction motion, such as a flow rate sensor, a flow velocity sensor, and a pressure sensor. Further, the puff sensor may be a button pressed by the user to perform a suction operation. The puff sensor may be, for example, a suction sensor. The puff sensor may detect the user's suction on the flavor suction tool or the like when the accessory unit 200 that provides the smoking function is attached. Further, the puff sensor may be an air flow sensor, or may detect an air flow generated by suction by the user.

An example of a fluid sensor may include a illuminant (infrared or visible), a detector, a rotating disk with a window, a stator, and a holder. The disk may have an inclined window for converting airflow into rotational thrust. The disk rotates due to the air flow. The rotation speed of the disk corresponds to the air flow. The fluid sensor may detect the rotational speed by the frequency of the light pulse from the illuminant received by the detector. There are other embodiments in which the disk has a reflective surface. The illuminant and the detector are located on the same side of the front plate. As the disk rotates, the detector looks for pulses reflected from the disk surface. There are other embodiments, such as a water wheel, in which the axis of the disk is rotated 90 ° with respect to the air flow.

An example of a saliva sensor is an electrochemical sensor. The electrochemical sensor has a mouth-nose molecule sensitive coating placed on the transducer, and the selective binding of the mouth-nasal molecule to the coating is translated into a signal or a change in the signal by the transducer. For example, binding of mouth and nose molecules can result in changes in frequency, current, or voltage that can correlate with the amount of mouth and nose molecules present in the smoker's saliva or breath. The change in mass of the coating results in a change in the resonant frequency of the transducer, translated into a proportional electrical signal.

The control unit 210-1 functions as an arithmetic processing device and a control device, and controls the overall operation in the accessory unit 200-1 according to various programs. The control unit 210-1 is realized by, for example, an electronic circuit such as a CPU and a microprocessor. The control unit 210-1 acquires the accessory information request received by the communication unit 202-1. Based on the acquired accessory information request, the control unit 210-1 creates an accessory information response including information specifying the function of the accessory unit 200-1. The control unit 210-1 outputs the created accessory information response to the communication unit 202-1.
The configuration example of the accessory unit 200-1 has been described above. Of course, the configuration of the accessory unit 200-1 is not limited to the above, and various configurations exemplified below may be adopted.
As an example, the accessory unit 200-1 may be further provided with a position information acquisition unit. For example, the location information acquisition unit is acquired from satellite navigation systems such as the Global Positioning System (GPS) and / or other satellite navigation systems, location services that may be provided by cellular networks, and wireless local area network (WLAN) access points. Acquire the position information to be obtained. In this case, the communication unit 202-1 transmits the positioning result acquired by the position information acquisition unit to the device 100.

Further, as an example, the accessory unit 200-1 may be further provided with a voice recognition function unit capable of recognizing a user's voice. For example, the voice recognition function unit recognizes the user's voice and transmits a processing request according to the voice to the device 100 via the communication unit 202-1. The control unit 116 of the device 100 controls each function of the device in response to a processing request according to the user's voice received from the accessory unit 200-1.
For example, the accessory unit 200-1, which is a voice recognition function unit, recognizes the user's voice "start heating" and transmits information requesting the device to start heating the heater to 100. The control unit 116 of the device 100 starts heating the heater provided in the device 100 or starts heating the heater provided in the other accessory unit 200 based on the received information requesting the heating of the heater. The control signal is transmitted to the other accessory unit.

Further, in another example, the accessory unit 200-1 which is a voice recognition function unit recognizes the user's voice "increase (or decrease) the amount of vapor", and causes the device to receive the amount of vapor for 100. Information requesting control of the heater to increase (or decrease) may be transmitted. The control unit 116 of the device 100 controls the heater provided in the device 100 to increase (or decrease) the amount of vapor based on the information requesting the control of the heater, or the heater provided in the other accessory unit 200. Is transmitted to the other accessory unit to control the amount of vapor to be increased (or decreased).

Further, in another example, the accessory unit 200-1 which is a voice recognition function unit recognizes the user's voice "shining", and the device is notified to 100 by the notification unit 113 which is a light emitting device such as an LED. On the other hand, information requesting light emission of the LED may be transmitted. In another example, the accessory unit 200-1, which is a voice recognition function unit, recognizes the user's voice "Let's hear music" and transmits information requesting 100 to output music to the device. You may. Even if the control unit 116 of the device 100 transmits a control signal requesting music output to another accessory unit 200 which is a sound output device (sound unit) based on the information requesting music output. good.

(2) Second Configuration Example FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a second configuration example of the accessory unit according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the accessory unit 200-2 according to this configuration example includes an electrode mechanism 201-2, a communication unit 202-2, a notification unit 204-2, and a control unit 210-2. The second configuration example of the accessory unit provides the device 100 with an operating function. An example of the accessory unit 200-2 may include an air inflow hole, an air flow path, and an air outflow hole. With this configuration, when attached to the device 100 together with the accessory unit 200 that provides the smoking function, the aerosol (smoke) can pass from the air inflow hole to the air outflow hole via the air flow path. can.
The electrode mechanism 201-2 receives power directly from the power supply unit 111 of the device 100 or via another accessory unit 200 when the accessory unit 200-2 is attached to the device 100 directly or via another accessory unit 200. Will be supplied. In the device 100, the power supply unit 111 supplies electric power to each component of the accessory unit 200-2 based on the control by the control unit 116.
The electrode mechanism 201-2 is directly attached to the device 100 directly from the power supply unit 111 of the device 100 when the accessory unit 200-2 is attached to the device 100 directly or via another accessory unit 200, and further, when the other accessory unit 200 is attached. Alternatively, the electric power supplied through the other accessory unit 200 is supplied to the other accessory unit 200. In the device 100, the power supply unit 111 supplies electric power to each component of the accessory unit 200-2 based on the control by the control unit 116.

The communication unit 202-2 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), short-range wireless communication, LPWA, or the like can be adopted. The communication unit 202-2 communicates with the device 100 in both directions. The communication unit 202-2 receives the accessory information request transmitted by the device 100. After that, the communication unit 202-2 transmits the accessory information response output by the control unit 210-2 as a response to the received accessory information request. The communication unit 202-2 is electrically / physically connected to the device 100 via, for example, a terminal or an electrode mechanism 202-2, so that communication conforming to an arbitrary wired communication standard can be performed. You may do and exchange information with each other. Further, the communication unit 202-2 may perform communication with the device 100 in accordance with an arbitrary wireless communication standard and exchange information with each other.
The notification unit 204-2 notifies the user of the information. The notification unit 204-2 is composed of, for example, a sound output device that generates voice or sound, a light emitting device that emits light, a scent generating device that generates scent, or the like. An example of a sound output device is a speaker that provides information to a user using voice or sound. An example of a light emitting device may be an LED (Light Emitting Diode) that emits light in a predetermined color, for example, a blue LED, and a predetermined change may be a light emission of a predetermined color, for example, blue. The predetermined color is not limited to blue and may be any color. Further, the predetermined change may be a change in the color of light emission or a change in the intensity of light emission according to the intensity of suction sensed by the sensor unit 112 in the device 100. Further, the light emitting device is not limited to the LED, and may be a light source having another configuration that emits light in a predetermined color.
An example of the scent generator may be one in which a scent is generated from a device attached to the notification unit 204-2, or one in which a scent is mixed and a transmitted scent is mixed. It may be received and output.

The control unit 210-2 functions as an arithmetic processing device and a control device, and controls the overall operation in the accessory unit 200-2 according to various programs. The control unit 210-2 is realized by, for example, an electronic circuit such as a CPU and a microprocessor. The control unit 210-2 acquires the accessory information request received by the communication unit 202-2. Based on the acquired accessory information request, the control unit 210-2 creates an accessory information response including information specifying the function of the accessory unit 200-2. The control unit 210-2 outputs the created accessory information response to the communication unit 202-2.
The configuration example of the accessory unit 200-2 has been described above. Of course, the configuration of the accessory unit 200-2 is not limited to the above, and various configurations exemplified below may be adopted.

As an example, the accessory unit 200-2 may further include one or both of a vibrating vibrating device and a display device. In this case, either or both of the vibrating device and the display device notify when the remaining time in one use reaches a predetermined time and when the remaining number of suctions reaches a predetermined time.
An example of a vibration device is a vibrator that uses vibration to provide information to a user. An example of the display device may be a liquid crystal display, an organic EL (Electroluminescence) display, or the like. The control unit 210-2 causes the display device to display the information obtained by the device 100 and / or the other accessory unit 200. This makes it possible to present information to the user. Such information may include, for example, various information about the battery, specifically, battery charge remaining amount, battery remaining amount warning information, battery charging information, battery charging information, and the like. It may include the time required, information indicating battery deterioration, the number of times the battery has been charged (per day, per week, per month, etc.), the time elapsed since the last charge of the battery, and the like. Further, the notification unit 204-2 may present such information to the user by displaying a banner or pop-up on the display device. Further, the notification unit 204-2 may present such information to the user as a push notification by the application.

(3) Third Configuration Example FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram schematically showing a third configuration example of the accessory unit according to the present embodiment. The accessory unit 200-3 according to this configuration example produces a substance that is sucked by the user. A third configuration example of the accessory unit provides the device 100 with a smoking function. Hereinafter, the substance produced by the accessory unit 200-3 will be described as being an aerosol. Alternatively, the substance produced by the accessory unit 200-3 may be a gas. Hereinafter, the user sucking the substance produced by the accessory unit 200-3 is also simply referred to as "suction" or "puff". Hereinafter, each configuration example of the accessory unit 200-3 will be described.

The accessory unit 200-3 includes an electrode mechanism 201-3, a communication unit 202-3, a control unit 210-3, and a cartridge 220-3.
The electrode mechanism 201-3 receives power directly from the power supply unit 111 of the device 100 or via another accessory unit 200 when the accessory unit 200-3 is attached to the device 100 directly or via another accessory unit 200. Will be supplied. In the device 100, the power supply unit 111 supplies electric power to each component of the accessory unit 200-3 based on the control by the control unit 116.

The electrode mechanism 201-3 is directly attached to the device 100 directly from the power supply unit 111 of the device 100 when the accessory unit 200-3 is attached to the device 100 directly or via another accessory unit 200, and further, when the other accessory unit 200 is attached. Alternatively, the electric power supplied through the other accessory unit 200 is supplied to the other accessory unit. In the device 100, the power supply unit 111 supplies electric power to each component of the accessory unit 200-3 based on the control by the control unit 116.

The communication unit 202-3 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), short-range wireless communication, LPWA, or the like can be adopted. The communication unit 202-3 communicates with the device 100 in both directions. The communication unit 202-3 receives the accessory information request transmitted by the device 100. After that, the communication unit 202-3 transmits the accessory information response output by the control unit 210-3 as a response to the received accessory information request. The communication unit 202-3 is electrically / physically connected to the device 100 via, for example, a terminal or an electrode mechanism 202-3, so that communication conforming to an arbitrary wired communication standard can be performed. You may do and exchange information with each other. Further, the communication unit 202-3 may perform communication with the device 100 in accordance with any wireless communication standard, and may exchange information with each other.

The control unit 210-3 functions as an arithmetic processing device and a control device, and controls the overall operation in the accessory unit 200-3 according to various programs. The control unit 210-3 is realized by, for example, an electronic circuit such as a CPU and a microprocessor. The control unit 210-3 acquires the accessory information request received by the communication unit 202-3. Based on the acquired accessory information request, the control unit 210-3 creates an accessory information response including information specifying the function of the accessory unit 200-3. The control unit 210-3 outputs the created accessory information response to the communication unit 202-3.

The cartridge 220-3 includes a heating unit 221-3, a liquid induction unit 222-3, and a liquid storage unit 223-3.
The liquid storage unit 223-3 stores the aerosol source. The aerosol source is atomized by heating to produce an aerosol. Aerosol sources are, for example, polyhydric alcohols such as glycerin and propylene glycol, and liquids such as water. The aerosol source may further comprise a tobacco ingredient or an extract derived from the tobacco ingredient that releases the flavoring component when heated. Aerosol sources may further contain nicotine. When the device 100 is used as a medical inhaler such as a nebulizer, the aerosol source may include a drug for the patient to inhale.

The liquid induction unit 222-3 guides and holds the aerosol source, which is the liquid stored in the liquid storage unit 223-3, from the liquid storage unit 223-3. The liquid induction portion 222-3 is a wick formed by twisting a fiber material such as glass fiber or a porous material such as a porous ceramic. The liquid guiding unit 222-3 communicates with the liquid storage unit 223-3. Therefore, the aerosol source stored in the liquid storage unit 223-3 spreads throughout the liquid induction unit 222-3 by the capillary effect.

The heating unit 221-3 heats the aerosol source to atomize the aerosol source and generate an aerosol. The heating unit 221-3 is made of an arbitrary material such as metal or polyimide in an arbitrary shape such as a coil shape, a film shape or a blade shape. The heating unit 221-3 is arranged in the vicinity of the liquid induction unit 222-3. In the example shown in FIG. 5, the heating unit 221-3 is composed of a metal coil and is wound around the liquid induction unit 222-3. Therefore, when the heating unit 221-3 generates heat, the aerosol source held in the liquid induction unit 222-3 is heated and atomized to generate an aerosol. The heating unit 221-3 generates heat when power is supplied from the power supply unit 111. As an example, in the device 100, a power may be supplied to generate an aerosol during a period in which the sensor unit 112 detects that the suction has been performed by the user. As another example, when the sensor unit 112 detects that a predetermined user input (for example, pressing a button for instructing the start / stop of aerosol generation) has been performed in the device 100, power is supplied and the aerosol is supplied. It may be generated. After that, when the sensor unit 112 detects that a predetermined user input (for example, pressing the button for instructing the start / stop of aerosol generation again) has been performed, the power supply may be stopped.

The air flow path 180A is a flow path of air sucked by the user. The air flow path 180A has a tubular structure having an air inflow hole 181A which is an inlet of air into the air flow path 180A and an air outflow hole 182A which is an outlet of air from the air flow path 180A at both ends. With suction by the user, air flows into the air flow path 180A from the air inflow hole 181A, and air flows out from the air outflow hole 182A to the outside of the air flow path 180A. The air outflow hole 182A is arranged in the mouthpiece 224A.
A liquid guiding unit 222-3 is arranged in the middle of the air flow path 180A. The aerosol produced by the heating unit 221-3 is mixed with the air flowing in from the air inflow hole 181A. Then, with the suction by the user, the mixed fluid of the aerosol and the air is transported to the air outflow hole 182A as shown by the arrow 190A.

The mouthpiece 224A is a member that can be held by the user during suction. An air outflow hole 182A of the air flow path 180A is arranged in the mouthpiece 224A. By holding the mouthpiece 224A and sucking it, the user can take in the mixed fluid of aerosol and air transported by the air flow path 180A into the oral cavity.

(4) Fourth Configuration Example FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram schematically showing a fourth configuration example of the accessory unit according to the present embodiment. The accessory unit 200-4 according to this configuration example produces a substance that is sucked by the user. A fourth configuration example of the accessory unit provides the device 100 with a smoking function. Hereinafter, the substance produced by the accessory unit 200-4 will be described as being an aerosol. Alternatively, the substance produced by the accessory unit 200-4 may be a gas. Hereinafter, the user sucking the substance produced by the accessory unit 200-4 is also simply referred to as "suction" or "puff". Hereinafter, each configuration example of the accessory unit 200-4 will be described.

The accessory unit 200-4 includes an electrode mechanism 201-4, a communication unit 202-4, a control unit 210-4, a cartridge 220-4, and a flavoring cartridge 230-4.
The electrode mechanism 201-4 receives power directly from the power supply unit 111 of the device 100 or via another accessory unit 200 when the accessory unit 200-4 is attached to the device 100 directly or via another accessory unit 200. Will be supplied. In the device 100, the power supply unit 111 supplies electric power to each component of the accessory unit 200-4 based on the control by the control unit 116.

The electrode mechanism 201-4 is directly attached to the device 100 directly from the power supply unit 111 of the device 100 when the accessory unit 200-4 is attached to the device 100 directly or via another accessory unit 200, and further, when the other accessory unit 200 is attached. Alternatively, the electric power supplied through the other accessory unit 200 is supplied to the other accessory unit. In the device 100, the power supply unit 111 supplies electric power to each component of the accessory unit 200-4 based on the control by the control unit 116.

The communication unit 202-4 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), short-range wireless communication, LPWA, or the like can be adopted. The communication unit 202-4 communicates with the device 100 in both directions. The communication unit 202-4 receives the accessory information request transmitted by the device 100. After that, the communication unit 202-4 transmits the accessory information response output by the control unit 210-4 as a response to the received accessory information request.

The control unit 210-4 functions as an arithmetic processing device and a control device, and controls the overall operation in the accessory unit 200-4 according to various programs. The control unit 210-4 is realized by, for example, an electronic circuit such as a CPU and a microprocessor. The control unit 210-4 acquires the accessory information request received by the communication unit 202-4. Based on the acquired accessory information request, the control unit 210-4 creates an accessory information response including information specifying the function of the accessory unit 200-4. The control unit 210-4 outputs the created accessory information response to the communication unit 202-4.

The cartridge 220-4 includes a heating unit 221-4, a liquid induction unit 222-4, and a liquid storage unit 223-4.
The liquid storage unit 223-4 stores the aerosol source. The aerosol source is atomized by heating to produce an aerosol. Aerosol sources are, for example, polyhydric alcohols such as glycerin and propylene glycol, and liquids such as water. The aerosol source may further comprise a tobacco ingredient or an extract derived from the tobacco ingredient that releases the flavoring component when heated. Aerosol sources may further contain nicotine. When the device 100 is used as a medical inhaler such as a nebulizer, the aerosol source may include a drug for the patient to inhale.

The liquid induction unit 222-4 guides and holds the aerosol source, which is the liquid stored in the liquid storage unit 223-4, from the liquid storage unit 223-4. The liquid induction portion 222-4 is a wick formed by twisting a fiber material such as glass fiber or a porous material such as a porous ceramic. The liquid guiding unit 222-4 communicates with the liquid storage unit 223-4. Therefore, the aerosol source stored in the liquid storage unit 223-4 spreads throughout the liquid induction unit 222-4 due to the capillary effect.

The heating unit 221-4 heats the aerosol source to atomize the aerosol source and generate an aerosol. The heating unit 221-4 is made of an arbitrary material such as metal or polyimide in an arbitrary shape such as a coil shape, a film shape or a blade shape. The heating unit 221-4 is arranged in the vicinity of the liquid induction unit 222-4. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the heating unit 221-4 is composed of a metal coil and is wound around the liquid induction unit 222-4. Therefore, when the heating unit 221-4 generates heat, the aerosol source held in the liquid induction unit 222-4 is heated and atomized to generate an aerosol. The heating unit 221-4 generates heat when power is supplied from the power supply unit 111. As an example, in the device 100, a power may be supplied to generate an aerosol during a period in which the sensor unit 112 detects that the suction has been performed by the user. As another example, when the sensor unit 112 detects that a predetermined user input (for example, pressing a button for instructing the start / stop of aerosol generation) has been performed in the device 100, power is supplied and the aerosol is supplied. It may be generated. After that, when the sensor unit 112 detects that a predetermined user input (for example, pressing the button for instructing the start / stop of aerosol generation again) has been performed, the power supply may be stopped.

The flavoring cartridge 230-4 includes a flavor source 231-4 and a mouthpiece 224B. An air flow path 180B is formed in the cartridge 220-4 and the flavoring cartridge 230-4. Hereinafter, each component will be described in order.
The flavor source 231-4 is a component for imparting a flavor component to the aerosol. The flavor source 231-4 may be derived from tobacco, such as a processed product obtained by molding chopped tobacco or a tobacco raw material into granules, sheets, or powder. In addition, the flavor source 231-4 may contain non-tobacco-derived plants made from plants other than tobacco (for example, mint and herbs). As an example, the flavor source 231-4 may contain a perfume component such as menthol. The flavor source 231-4 may be arranged inside a container such as a capsule.

The air flow path 180B is a flow path of air sucked by the user. The air flow path 180B has a tubular structure having an air inflow hole 181B which is an inlet of air into the air flow path 180B and an air outflow hole 182B which is an outlet of air from the air flow path 180B at both ends. With suction by the user, air flows into the air flow path 180B from the air inflow hole 181B, and air flows out from the air outflow hole 182B to the outside of the air flow path 180B. As an example, the air inflow hole 181B may be a gap formed between the power supply unit 110 and the cartridge 220-4 with the cartridge 220-4 attached to the power supply unit 110. The air outflow hole 182B is arranged in the mouthpiece 224B.

In the middle of the air flow path 180B, in addition to the liquid guiding portion 222-4, a flavor source 231-4 is arranged on the downstream side of the liquid guiding portion 222-4 (the side close to the air outflow hole 182B). The aerosol produced by the heating unit 221-4 is mixed with the air flowing in from the air inflow hole 181B. Then, with suction by the user, the mixed fluid of the aerosol and the air is transported to the air outflow hole 182B through the flavor source 231-4 as shown by the arrow 190B. Then, when the mixed fluid of the aerosol and the air passes through the flavor source 231-4, the flavor component contained in the flavor source 231-4 is imparted to the aerosol.

The mouthpiece 224B is a member that can be held by the user during suction. An air outflow hole 182B of an air flow path 180B is arranged in the mouthpiece 224B. By holding and sucking the mouthpiece 224B, the user can take in the mixed fluid of the aerosol to which the flavor component is added and the air transported by the air flow path 180B into the oral cavity.

(5) Fifth Configuration Example FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram schematically showing a fifth configuration example of the accessory unit according to the present embodiment. The accessory unit 200-5 according to this configuration example produces a substance that is sucked by the user. A fifth configuration example of the accessory unit provides the device 100 with a smoking function. In the following, the substance produced by the accessory unit 200-5 will be described as being an aerosol. The accessory unit 200-5 produces an aerosol by heating the base material containing the aerosol source from the outside of the base material. Alternatively, the substance produced by the accessory unit 200-5 may be a gas. Hereinafter, the user sucking the substance produced by the accessory unit 200-5 is also simply referred to as "suction" or "puff". Hereinafter, each configuration example of the accessory unit 200-4 will be described.

The accessory unit 200-5 includes an electrode mechanism 201-5, a communication unit 202-5, a control unit 210-5, a heating unit 221-5, a holding unit 240-5, and a heat insulating unit 244-5. The suction is performed by the user while the stick-type base material 250-5 is held by the holding portion 240-5.
The electrode mechanism 201-5 receives power directly from the power supply unit 111 of the device 100 or via another accessory unit 200 when the accessory unit 200-5 is attached to the device 100 directly or via another accessory unit 200. Will be supplied. In the device 100, the power supply unit 111 supplies electric power to each component of the accessory unit 200-5 based on the control by the control unit 116.

The electrode mechanism 201-5 is directly attached to the device 100 directly from the power supply unit 111 of the device 100 when the accessory unit 200-5 is attached to the device 100 directly or via another accessory unit 200, and further, when another accessory unit 200 is attached. Alternatively, the electric power supplied through the other accessory unit 200 is supplied to the other accessory unit. In the device 100, the power supply unit 111 supplies electric power to each component of the accessory unit 200-5 based on the control by the control unit 116.

The communication unit 202-5 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), short-range wireless communication, LPWA, or the like can be adopted. The communication unit 202-5 communicates with the device 100 in both directions. The communication unit 202-5 receives the accessory information request transmitted by the device 100. After that, the communication unit 202-5 transmits the accessory information response output by the control unit 210-5 as a response to the received accessory information request.

The control unit 210-5 functions as an arithmetic processing device and a control device, and controls the overall operation in the accessory unit 200-5 according to various programs. The control unit 210-5 is realized by an electronic circuit such as a CPU and a microprocessor. The control unit 210-5 acquires the accessory information request received by the communication unit 202-5. Based on the acquired accessory information request, the control unit 210-5 creates an accessory information response including information specifying the function of the accessory unit 200-5. The control unit 210-5 outputs the created accessory information response to the communication unit 202-5.

The holding portion 240-5 has an internal space 241-5, and holds the stick-type base material 250-5 while accommodating a part of the stick-type base material 250-5 in the internal space 241-5. The holding portion 240-5 has an opening 242-5 that communicates the internal space 241-5 to the outside, and holds the stick-type base material 250-5 inserted into the internal space 241-5 from the opening 242-5. For example, the holding portion 240-5 is a tubular body having an opening 242-5 and a bottom portion 243-5 as a bottom surface, and defines a columnar internal space 241-5. The holding portion 240-5 was configured so that the inner diameter was smaller than the outer diameter of the stick-type base material 250-5 at least in a part in the height direction of the tubular body, and was inserted into the internal space 241-5. The stick-type base material 250-5 can be held by pressing the stick-type base material 250-5 from the outer circumference. The holding portion 240-5 also has a function of defining an air flow path through the stick-type base material 250-5. An air inflow hole, which is an inlet for air into such a flow path, is arranged, for example, at the bottom 243-5. On the other hand, the air outflow hole, which is an outlet for air from such a flow path, is an opening 242-5.

The stick-type base material 250-5 is a stick-type member. The stick-type base material 250-5 includes a base material portion 251-5 and a mouthpiece portion 252-5.
The base material portion 251-5 contains an aerosol source. The aerosol source is atomized by heating to produce an aerosol. The aerosol source may be derived from tobacco, for example, a processed product obtained by molding chopped tobacco or a tobacco raw material into granules, sheets, or powder. Also, the aerosol source may include non-tobacco-derived ones made from plants other than tobacco (eg, mint, herbs, etc.). As an example, the aerosol source may contain a fragrance component such as menthol. When the device 100 is used as a medical inhaler, the aerosol source may include a drug for the patient to inhale. The aerosol source is not limited to a solid, and may be, for example, a polyhydric alcohol such as glycerin and propylene glycol, and a liquid such as water. At least a part of the base material portion 251-5 is housed in the internal space 241-5 of the holding portion 240-5 in a state where the stick type base material 250-5 is held by the holding portion 240-5.

The mouthpiece 252-5 is a member that can be held by the user during suction. At least a part of the mouthpiece 252-5 protrudes from the opening 242-5 while the stick-type base material 250-5 is held by the holding portion 240-5. Then, when the user holds and sucks the mouthpiece portion 252-5 protruding from the opening 242-5, air flows into the inside of the holding portion 240-5 through an air inflow hole (not shown). The inflowing air passes through the internal space 241-5 of the holding portion 240-5, that is, passes through the base material portion 251-5, and enters the user's mouth together with the aerosol generated from the base material portion 251-5. To reach.

The heating unit 221-5 heats the aerosol source to atomize the aerosol source and generate an aerosol. The heating unit 221-5 is made of any material such as metal or polyimide. For example, the heating unit 221-5 is formed in a film shape and is arranged so as to cover the outer periphery of the holding unit 240-5. Then, when the heating unit 221-5 generates heat, the aerosol source contained in the stick-type base material 250-5 is heated from the outer periphery of the stick-type base material 250-5 and atomized to generate an aerosol. The heating unit 221-5 generates heat when power is supplied from the power supply unit 111. As an example, in the device 100, when a predetermined user input is detected by the sensor unit 112, power may be supplied. When the temperature of the stick-type base material 250-5 heated by the heating unit 221-5 reaches a predetermined temperature, suction by the user becomes possible. After that, when the sensor unit 112 detects that a predetermined user input has been performed in the device 100, the power supply may be stopped. As another example, in the device 100, a power may be supplied to generate an aerosol during a period in which the sensor unit 112 detects that the suction has been performed by the user.

The heat insulating portion 244-5 prevents heat transfer from the heating portion 221-5 to other components of the device 100. The heat insulating portion 244-5 is arranged so as to cover at least the outer periphery of the heating portion 221-5. For example, the heat insulating portion 244-5 is composed of a vacuum heat insulating material, an airgel heat insulating material, and the like. The vacuum heat insulating material is, for example, a heat insulating material in which glass wool, silica (silicon powder), or the like is wrapped in a resin film to create a high vacuum state, so that heat conduction by gas is made as close to zero as possible. be.

(Installation example of multiple accessory units)
FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically showing an example of mounting configuration of the accessory unit according to the present embodiment to the device. Here, as an example, a case where two accessory units 200 are attached to the device 100 will be described. It is also possible to attach three or more accessory units 200 to the device 100.
In the example shown in FIG. 8 (1), two accessory units 200-1 are attached to the device 100.
In Example 1 of this configuration example, the sensor unit 203-1 of one accessory unit 200-1 is configured by an odor sensor, and the sensor unit 203-1 of the other accessory unit 200-1 is composed of a TOF (Time Of Flight) sensor. It is composed. If an odor is detected, measure the distance to that odor. With this configuration, the two accessory units 200-1 can be attached to the device 100 to add an environmental measurement function to the device 100.

In Example 2 of this configuration example, the sensor unit 203-1 of one accessory unit 200-1 is configured by a saliva sensor, and the sensor unit 203-1 of the other accessory unit 200-1 is configured by a pulse sensor. With this configuration, the two accessory units 200-1 can be attached to the device 100 to add a function of measuring biometric data to the device 100.
In Example 3 of this configuration example, one accessory unit 200-1 includes a positioning device, and the other accessory unit 200-1 includes a communication unit 202-1. With this configuration, the two accessory units 200-1 can be attached to the device 100 to add a motion measurement function to the device 100. The positioning result by one accessory unit 200-1 is output to the other accessory unit 200-1, and the communication unit 202-1 of the other accessory unit 200-1 outputs the positioning result output by one accessory unit 200-1. , May be transmitted to the terminal device 130.

In the example shown in FIG. 8 (2), the accessory unit 200-2 and the accessory unit 200-1 are attached to the device 100.
In Example 1 of this configuration example, the notification unit 204-2 of the accessory unit 200-2 is composed of at least one of a sound output device that generates sound, a light emitting device that emits light, and a vibrating vibration device, and the accessory unit 200-. The sensor unit 203-1 of 1 is composed of a biosensor. When the measured value by the biosensor reaches a predetermined value, at least one of the sound output device, the light emitting device, and the vibration device operates. With this configuration, the accessory unit 200-2 and the accessory unit 200-1 can be attached to the device 100 to add a stress warning function to the device 100.

In Example 2 of this configuration example, the notification unit 204-2 of the accessory unit 200-2 is configured by a display device, and the accessory unit 200-1 includes a communication unit 202-1. With this configuration, the accessory unit 200-2 and the accessory unit 200-1 can be attached to the device 100 to add a function of displaying data to the device 100. The device 100 receives the data and outputs the received data to the accessory unit 200-1. The communication unit 202-1 of the accessory unit 200-1 receives the data output by the device 100, and outputs the received data to the accessory unit 200-2. The accessory unit 200-2 receives the data output by the accessory unit 200-1 and displays the received data.

In the example shown in FIG. 8 (3), two accessory units 200-2 are attached to the device 100.
In Example 1 of this configuration example, the notification unit 204-2 of one accessory unit 200-2 is configured by a sound sensor, and the notification unit 204-2 of the other accessory unit 200-2 is configured by a light emitting device. When the sound sensor detects sound, the light emitting device emits light. With this configuration, the two accessory units 200-2 can be attached to the device 100 to add a penlight function that can be used in a concert such as a concert to the device 100.
In Example 2 of this configuration example, the notification unit 204-2 of one accessory unit 200-2 is configured by a sound output device, and the notification unit 204-2 of the other accessory unit 200-2 is configured by a scent generator. .. In a predetermined case, the sound output device outputs a sound, and the scent generator generates a scent. With this configuration, the two accessory units 200-2 can be attached to the device 100 to add a function of providing a relaxing environment to the device 100.

In the example shown in FIG. 8 (4), one of the accessory unit 200-3, the accessory unit 200-4, the accessory unit 200-5, and the accessory unit 200-1 is attached to the device 100. Here, as an example, the case where the accessory unit 200-3 and the accessory unit 200-1 are attached to the device 100 will be described. This also applies to the case where the accessory unit 200-4 or the accessory unit 200-5 and the accessory unit 200-1 are attached to the device 100.
In Example 1 of this configuration example, the accessory unit 200-3 includes a heating unit 221-3, and the sensor unit 203-1 of the accessory unit 200-1 is composed of at least one of a puff sensor, a fluid sensor, and a temperature sensor. .. With this configuration, the accessory unit 200-3 and the accessory unit 200-1 are attached to the device 100 to have a smoking function and a function of measuring the heating state of the heating unit 221-3. Can be added to.
In Example 2 of this configuration example, the accessory unit 200-3 includes a heating unit 221-3, and the sensor unit 203-1 of the accessory unit 200-1 is configured by a biosensor. The biosensor acquires the user's biometric data when the user is smoking. With this configuration, the accessory unit 200-3 and the accessory unit 200-1 can be attached to the device 100 to add a function of measuring the behavior when smoking to the device 100.

In Example 3 of this configuration example, the accessory unit 200-3 includes a heating unit 221-3, and the accessory unit 200-1 includes a communication unit 202-1. With this configuration, the accessory unit 200-3 and the accessory unit 200-1 are attached to the device 100, and the communication unit 202-1 of the accessory unit 200-1 is external to the terminal device 130 or the like. The profile transmitted by the device is received, and the received profile is transmitted to the accessory unit 200-3. An example of a profile is a heating profile. The communication unit 202-3 of the accessory unit 200-3 receives the profile transmitted by the accessory unit 200-1. Based on the profile received by the communication unit 202-3, the control unit 210-3 of the accessory unit 200-3 sets the profile of the communication unit 202-1 of the accessory unit 200-1 of the aerosol source by the heating unit 221-3. Can be changed. Therefore, the function of changing the profile can be added to the device 100.
Further, in the device 100, the communication unit 115 receives a profile transmitted by an external device such as the terminal device 130, and the control unit 116 heats the accessory unit 200-2 based on the profile received by the communication unit 115. The heating profile of the aerosol source by section 221-3 may be changed.

In the example shown in FIG. 8 (5), one of the accessory unit 200-3, the accessory unit 200-4, the accessory unit 200-5, and the accessory unit 200-2 is attached to the device 100. Here, as an example, the case where the accessory unit 200-3 and the accessory unit 200-2 are attached to the device 100 will be described. It can also be applied to the case where the accessory unit 200-4 or the accessory unit 200-5 and the accessory unit 200-2 are attached to the device 100.
In Example 1 of this configuration example, the accessory unit 200-3 includes a heating unit 221-3, and the notification unit 204-2 of the accessory unit 200-2 is configured by a light emitting device. The light emitting device emits light in different colors based on the heating state of the heating unit 221-3. With this configuration, the accessory unit 200-3 and the accessory unit 200-2 can be attached to the device 100 to add a function of visualizing the heating state to the device 100.
In Example 2 of this configuration example, the accessory unit 200-3 includes a heating unit 221-3, and the notification unit 204-2 of the accessory unit 200-2 is configured by a vibration device. The vibrating device vibrates at different frequencies based on the heating state of the heating unit 221-3. With this configuration, the accessory unit 200-3 and the accessory unit 200-2 can be attached to the device 100 to add a function of transmitting a heated state to the device 100.

When a plurality of accessory units 200 are attached to the device 100, the control unit 116 provides the device 100 with a predetermined function that can be realized by combining the plurality of accessory units 200.
When providing the function as a stress warning kit (biosensor + sound / light / vibration unit) to the device 100, in the device 100, the control unit 116 is equipped with both the biosensor and the sound unit. Based on this, when the biometric data collected by the biosensor is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the process for outputting the warning sound from the sound unit is started. Specifically, a process of determining whether or not the value of biometric data has exceeded a predetermined value is started, and a process of generating sound data based on the value exceeding a predetermined value and outputting it to a sound unit is performed. Run.

(System operation)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example 1 of the operation of the system according to the present embodiment. Here, as an example, the operation when one accessory unit 200-1 is attached to the device 100 will be described.
(Step S1-1)
The accessory unit 200-1 is attached to the device 100.
(Step S2-1)
In the device 100, the sensor unit 112 detects that the accessory unit 200-1 is attached to the device 100.
(Step S3-1)
In the device 100, the control unit 116 creates an accessory information request for requesting information on the accessory unit 200-1 based on the detection result in which the accessory unit 200-1 is attached to the device 100.
(Step S4-1)
In the device 100, the control unit 116 outputs the created accessory information request to the communication unit 115. The communication unit 115 acquires the accessory information request output by the control unit 116, and transmits the acquired accessory information request to the accessory unit 200-1.

(Step S5-1)
In the accessory unit 200-1, the communication unit 202-1 receives the accessory information request transmitted by the device 100. The control unit 210-1 acquires the accessory information request received by the communication unit 202-1. Based on the acquired accessory information request, the control unit 210-1 creates an accessory information response addressed to the device 100, which includes information specifying the function of the accessory unit 200-1.
(Step S6-1)
In the accessory unit 200-1, the control unit 210-1 outputs the created accessory information response to the communication unit 202-1. The communication unit 202-1 acquires the accessory information response output by the control unit 210-1, and transmits the acquired accessory information response to the device 100.
(Step S7-1)
In the device 100, the communication unit 115 receives the accessory information response transmitted by the accessory unit 200-1. The control unit 116 acquires the accessory information response received by the communication unit 115. The control unit 116 performs a process for enabling the function of the accessory unit 200-1 to be executed based on the information for specifying the function of the accessory unit 200-1 included in the acquired accessory information response.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example 2 of the operation of the system according to the present embodiment. Here, as an example, the operation when the accessory unit 200-1 attached to the device 100 is removed from the device 100 will be described.
(Step S1-2)
The accessory unit 200-1 is removed from the device 100.
(Step S2-2)
In the device 100, the sensor unit 112 detects that the accessory unit 200-1 has been removed from the device 100. The sensor unit 112 detects that the accessory unit 200-1 is no longer electrically connected.
(Step S3-2)
In the device 100, the control unit 116 stops the process of enabling the function of the accessory unit 200-1 based on the detection result that the accessory unit 200-1 is removed from the device 100. Specifically, when the accessory unit 200 has a puff sensor, the control unit 116 stops waiting in a state in which it can execute a process of storing information indicating that the puff has been detected in the storage unit 114 of the device 100. unlock. Further, when the accessory unit 200 has a sound unit, the control unit 116 stops (cancels) waiting in a state in which a process for outputting sound information can be executed under a predetermined condition. Further, when the accessory unit 200 has a heater, the control unit 116 stops (releases) waiting for input of information (puff detection, button pressing, etc.) indicating the start of heating of the heater.
For predetermined functions that can be realized by combining them, the processing of the predetermined functions themselves is stopped. In this case, if there is an accessory unit 200 that has not been removed, a process for executing a function that can be executed by the accessory unit 200 is started.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example 3 of the operation of the system according to the present embodiment. Here, as an example, the operation when the accessory unit 200-1 and the accessory unit 200-2 are attached to the device 100 will be described. When a plurality of accessory units 200 are attached to the device 100, the control unit 116 of the device 100 performs processing based on the function of each accessory unit 200 according to the function mounted on each accessory unit 200. Start.
(Step S1-3)
The accessory unit 200-1 and the accessory unit 200-2 are attached to the device 100.
(Step S2-3)
In the device 100, the sensor unit 112 detects that the accessory unit 200-1 is attached to the device 100.
(Step S3-3)
In the device 100, the control unit 116 creates an accessory information request for requesting information on the accessory unit 200-1 based on the detection result in which the accessory unit 200-1 is attached to the device 100.
(Step S4-3)
In the device 100, the control unit 116 outputs the created accessory information request to the communication unit 115. The communication unit 115 acquires the accessory information request output by the control unit 116, and transmits the acquired accessory information request to the accessory unit 200-1.

(Step S5-3)
In the accessory unit 200-1, the communication unit 202-1 receives the accessory information request transmitted by the device 100. The control unit 210-1 acquires the accessory information request received by the communication unit 202-1. Based on the acquired accessory information request, the control unit 210-1 creates an accessory information response addressed to the device 100, which includes information specifying the function of the accessory unit 200-1.
(Step S6-3)
In the accessory unit 200-1, the control unit 210-1 outputs the created accessory information response to the communication unit 202-1. The communication unit 202-1 acquires the accessory information response output by the control unit 210-1, and transmits the acquired accessory information response to the device 100.
(Step S7-3)
In the device 100, the communication unit 115 receives the accessory information response transmitted by the accessory unit 200-1. The control unit 116 acquires the accessory information response received by the communication unit 115. The control unit 116 performs a process for enabling the function of the accessory unit 200-1 to be executed based on the information for specifying the function of the accessory unit 200-1 included in the acquired accessory information response.

(Step S8-3)
In the device 100, the sensor unit 112 detects that the accessory unit 200-2 is attached to the device 100.
(Step S9-3)
In the device 100, the control unit 116 creates an accessory information request for requesting information on the accessory unit 200-2 based on the detection result in which the accessory unit 200-2 is attached to the device 100.
(Step S10-3)
In the device 100, the control unit 116 outputs the created accessory information request to the communication unit 115. The communication unit 115 acquires the accessory information request output by the control unit 116, and transmits the acquired accessory information request to the accessory unit 200-2.

(Step S11-3)
In the accessory unit 200-2, the communication unit 202-2 receives the accessory information request transmitted by the device 100. The control unit 210-2 acquires the accessory information request received by the communication unit 202-2. Based on the acquired accessory information request, the control unit 210-2 creates an accessory information response addressed to the device 100, which includes information specifying the function of the accessory unit 200-2.
(Step S12-3)
In the accessory unit 200-2, the control unit 210-2 outputs the created accessory information response to the communication unit 202-2. The communication unit 202-2 acquires the accessory information response output by the control unit 210-2, and transmits the acquired accessory information response to the device 100.
(Step S13-3)
In the device 100, the communication unit 115 receives the accessory information response transmitted by the accessory unit 200-2. The control unit 116 acquires the accessory information response received by the communication unit 115. The control unit 116 performs a process for enabling the function of the accessory unit 200-2 to be executed based on the information for specifying the function of the accessory unit 200-2 included in the acquired accessory information response.
Although FIG. 11 has described a process in which two accessory units 200 are attached to the device 100, the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, it can be applied to a process in which three or more accessory units 200 are attached to the device 100.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example 4 of the operation of the system according to the present embodiment. Here, as an example, the operation when the accessory unit 200-1 and the accessory unit 200-2 attached to the device 100 are removed from the device 100 will be described.
(Step S1-4)
It is removed from the accessory unit 200-1 and the accessory unit 200-2 and the device 100. The sensor unit 112 detects that the accessory unit 200-1 and the accessory unit 200-2 are no longer electrically connected.
(Step S2-4)
In the device 100, the sensor unit 112 detects that the accessory unit 200-1 and the accessory unit 200-2 have been removed from the device 100.
(Step S3-4)
In the device 100, the control unit 116 performs a process and an accessory that enables the function of the accessory unit 200-1 to be executed based on the detection result that the accessory unit 200-1 and the accessory unit 200-2 are removed from the device 100. The process that enables the function of the unit 200-2 to be executed is stopped.
Although FIG. 12 has described the process of removing the two accessory units 200 from the device 100, the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, it can be applied to a process in which three or more accessory units 200 are removed from the device 100.

In the above-described embodiment, any one of the accessory unit 200-3, the accessory unit 200-4, and the accessory unit 200-5 that provides the smoking function to the device 100 may be connected to the device 100. .. That is, of the accessory unit 200-3, the accessory unit 200-4, and the accessory unit 200-5 that provide the smoking function to the device 100, the plurality of accessory units 200 may not be connected to the device 100. .. However, it may be possible to attach the accessory unit 200-1 in combination with either one or both of the accessory unit 200-2.
It may be possible to combine only the accessory unit 200 that provides the smoking function to the device 100, the accessory unit 200 that provides the information gathering function to the device 100, and the accessory unit 200 that provides the operation function to the device 100. ..

According to the system 1 according to the present embodiment, the system 1 includes a device 100 including a power supply as a power supply unit 111, a plurality of accessory units 200 detachably attached to the device 100 and providing functions to the device 100, and a plurality of accessory units 200. The device 100 enables the functions provided by each of the plurality of accessory units 200 to be executed depending on the attachment of the plurality of accessory units 200. With this configuration, the device 100 can execute the functions provided by each of the plurality of accessory units 200 in response to the attachment of the plurality of accessory units 200, thus increasing the functions of the device 100. Can be made to. The functions provided by each of the plurality of accessory units 200 to the device 100 may be different from each other, or at least a part thereof may be the same function.

Further, any one of the plurality of accessory units 200 is a smoking function providing accessory unit that provides a smoking function. With this configuration, the accessory unit 200 can provide the device 100 with a smoking function depending on the attachment to the device 100.
The smoking function providing accessory unit also includes a heating heater for heating the stick or an atomizing heater for atomizing the liquid. With this configuration, the accessory unit 200 can provide the device 100 with a smoking function of heating the stick or a smoking function of atomizing the liquid, depending on the attachment to the device 100.

Further, any of the plurality of accessory units further includes an information gathering function providing accessory unit that provides an information gathering function. With this configuration, the accessory unit 200 can provide the device 100 with an information collecting function according to the fact that the accessory unit 200 is attached to the device 100.
In addition, the accessory unit that provides the information collection function includes a data collection sensor that collects various data. With such a configuration, the accessory unit 200 can provide the device 100 with a function of collecting various data by the data acquisition sensor according to the attachment to the device 100.

Further, the data collection sensor includes at least one of a smoking data collection sensor capable of collecting smoking data, a biosensor capable of acquiring biometric data, and a position information collection sensor capable of collecting position information. With this configuration, the accessory unit 200 has a function of collecting at least one of smoking data, biometric data, and location information by the data acquisition sensor in the device 100 according to the attachment to the device 100. Can be provided.

Further, any one of the plurality of accessory units further includes an operation providing accessory unit that provides a predetermined operation. With such a configuration, the accessory unit 200 can provide a predetermined operation to the device 100 depending on the attachment to the device 100.
Further, the operation providing accessory unit includes at least one of a sound generation function, a light generation function, a scent generation function, a vibration function and a display function. With this configuration, the accessory unit 200 provides the device 100 with at least one of a sound generation function, a light generation function, a scent generation function, a vibration function, and a display function, depending on the attachment to the device 100. can.

In addition, the device identifies the function provided by the attached accessory unit triggered by the fact that at least one of the plurality of accessory units is attached, and changes the processing mode of the device based on the specified function. With this configuration, the device 100 identifies the functions provided by the attached accessory unit 200 in response to the attachment of the accessory unit 200, and changes the mode of the device based on the specified functions. Therefore, the function can be provided from the accessory unit 200.

According to the system 1 according to the present embodiment, the accessory unit 200 is one of a plurality of accessory units 200 that provide functions to the device 100, and the accessory unit 200 is attached to the device 100. , Provides a function to the device 100. With this configuration, one of the plurality of accessory units 200 can provide a function to the device 100 depending on the attachment of the device 100, so that the function of the device 100 can be increased. ..

According to the system 1 according to the present embodiment, the device 100 includes a power supply as a power supply unit 111 and a control unit 116 capable of executing a function provided by each of the plurality of accessory units 200, and the control unit 116 includes a control unit 116. , The functions provided by each of the plurality of accessory units 200 can be executed depending on the attachment of the plurality of accessory units 200. With this configuration, the device 100 can execute the functions provided by each of the plurality of accessory units 200 in response to the attachment of the plurality of accessory units 200, thus increasing the functions of the device 100. Can be made to.

(Modified example of the embodiment)
FIG. 1 can be applied to an example of the system 1 according to the modified example of the embodiment. The system 1 according to the modification of the embodiment is different in that it includes an accessory unit having a communication function in addition to the plurality of accessory units 200 included in the system 1 according to the embodiment.
The accessory unit 200 is attached to the device 100 to increase the functions of the device 100.
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a configuration example of an accessory unit according to a modified example of the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 13, the accessory unit 200-6 according to this configuration example includes an electrode mechanism 201-6, a communication unit 202-6, and a control unit 210-6. An example of the accessory unit 200-6 may include an air inflow hole, an air flow path, and an air outflow hole. With this configuration, when attached to the device 100 together with the accessory unit 200 that provides the smoking function, the aerosol (smoke) can pass from the air inflow hole to the air outflow hole via the air flow path. can.
The electrode mechanism 201-6 receives power directly from the power supply unit 111 of the device 100 or via another accessory unit 200 when the accessory unit 200-6 is attached to the device 100 directly or via another accessory unit 200. Will be supplied. In the device 100, the power supply unit 111 supplies electric power to each component of the accessory unit 200-6 based on the control by the control unit 116.

The electrode mechanism 201-6 is directly attached to the device 100 directly from the power supply unit 111 of the device 100 when the accessory unit 200-6 is attached to the device 100 directly or via another accessory unit 200, and further, when another accessory unit 200 is attached. Alternatively, the electric power supplied through the other accessory unit 200 is supplied to the other accessory unit 200. In the device 100, the power supply unit 111 supplies electric power to each component of the accessory unit 200-6 based on the control by the control unit 116.

The communication unit 202-6 is a communication interface capable of performing communication conforming to any wireless communication standard. As such a communication standard, for example, Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), short-range wireless communication, LPWA, or the like can be adopted. The communication unit 202-6 communicates with the device 100 in both directions. The communication unit 202-6 receives the accessory information request transmitted by the device 100. After that, the communication unit 202-6 transmits the accessory information response output by the control unit 210-6 as a response to the received accessory information request. The communication unit 202-6 communicates with the terminal device 130 in both directions.

The control unit 210-6 functions as an arithmetic processing device and a control device, and controls the overall operation in the accessory unit 200-6 according to various programs. The control unit 210-6 is realized by an electronic circuit such as a CPU and a microprocessor. The control unit 210-6 acquires the accessory information request received by the communication unit 202-6. Based on the acquired accessory information request, the control unit 210-6 creates an accessory information response including information specifying the function of the accessory unit 200-6. The control unit 210-6 outputs the created accessory information response to the communication unit 202-6.
An example of the information for specifying the function of the accessory unit 200-6 is the information for specifying the communication standard of the communication module of the accessory unit 200-6.
The communication module of the accessory unit 200-6 starts processing of communication connection with the terminal device 130 such as a smartphone based on the communication standard. After that, the accessory unit 200-6 executes a process of transmitting the information stored in the storage unit 114 of the device 100 to the terminal device 130 such as a smartphone via the communication connection.

(Installation example of accessory unit)
FIG. 14 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a configuration in which an accessory unit according to a modified example of the embodiment is attached to a device.
In the example shown in FIG. 14 (1), the accessory unit 200-6 is attached to the device 100.
In Example 1 of this configuration example, short-range wireless communication (NFC) is applied as an example of the communication standard of the communication unit 202-6 of the accessory unit 200-6, and as an example of the communication standard of the communication unit 202-6 of the device 100. Bluetooth® applies. With this configuration, the accessory unit 200-6 does not need to be paired, so that it can be used for communication with other devices and the device 100 can be used for communication other than communication with other devices. For example, the accessory unit 200-6 can communicate with other devices by the P2P (point-to-point) mode.
In Example 2 of this configuration example, LPWA is applied as an example of the communication standard of the communication unit 202-6 of the accessory unit 200-6, and Bluetooth (registered trademark) is used as an example of the communication standard of the communication unit 202-6 of the device 100. Applies. With this configuration, the accessory unit 200-6 can be used to transmit smoking data, biometric data, etc., and the device 100 can be used to receive heating profiles, software, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 14 (2), two accessory units 200-6 are attached to the device 100.
In Example 1 of this configuration example, short-range wireless communication (NFC) is applied as an example of the communication standard of the communication unit 202-6 of one accessory unit 200-6, and an example of the communication standard of the other accessory unit 200-6. Bluetooth® is applied as.
In Example 2 of this configuration example, LPWA is applied as an example of the communication standard of the communication unit 202-6 of one accessory unit 200-6, and Bluetooth (registered trademark) is an example of the communication standard of the other accessory unit 200-6. Is applied.
When a plurality of accessory units 200 are attached to the device 100, the control unit 116 provides the device 100 with a predetermined function that can be realized by combining the plurality of accessory units 200.
When the distribution of communication (for example, when both the BLE module and the NFC module are attached) is provided to the device 100, in the device 100, the control unit 116 is attached by both the BLE module and the NFC module. With respect to the transmission of the data stored in the storage unit 114, either BLE or NFC is used, or information transmission is started to be distributed.

When the accessory unit 200-6 including the communication module and the accessory unit 200-1 including the puff sensor are attached to the device 100, in the device 100, the control unit 116 uses the communication module to use a smartphone or the like. Starts processing of communication connection with the terminal device 130 of. After that, the control unit 116 executes a process of transmitting the information stored in the storage unit 114 to the terminal device 130 via the communication connection. Further, when the puff sensor receives information indicating that the puff has been detected from the accessory unit 200-1, the storage unit 114 of the device 100 can execute the process of storing the information indicating that the puff has been detected. stand by. After that, when the information indicating that the puff is detected is received from the accessory unit 200-1, the storage in the storage unit 114 is started.
Since FIGS. 9 to 12 can be applied to an example of the operation of the system according to the modified example of the embodiment, the description thereof is omitted here.

In the modification of the above-described embodiment, the device 100 may not include the communication unit 115. In this case, the device 100 may communicate using the attached accessory unit 200-6.
According to the system 1 according to the modification of the embodiment, in addition to the system of the embodiment, the information collecting function providing accessory unit includes a communication module that provides a communication function. With such a configuration, the accessory unit 200 can provide a communication function to the device 100 depending on whether the accessory unit 200 is attached to the device 100.
Each of the plurality of communication modules can communicate with each other by a communication method different from each other. With this configuration, the plurality of accessory units 200 can provide communication functions by different communication methods depending on whether they are attached to the device 100.

Although the embodiments have been described above, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These embodiments can be implemented in various other embodiments, and various omissions, replacements, changes, and combinations can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. These embodiments are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and at the same time, are included in the scope of the invention described in the claims and the equivalent scope thereof.
The device 100 and the accessory unit 200 described above may be realized by a computer. In that case, a program for realizing the function of each functional block is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. It may be realized by having a computer system read a program recorded on this recording medium and executing it by a CPU. The term "computer system" as used herein includes hardware such as an OS (Operating System) and peripheral devices.
Further, the "computer-readable recording medium" refers to a portable medium such as a flexible disk, a magneto-optical disk, a ROM, or a CD-ROM. Further, the "computer-readable recording medium" includes a storage device such as a hard disk built in a computer system.

Further, the "computer-readable recording medium" may include a medium that dynamically holds the program for a short period of time. What dynamically holds the program for a short period of time is, for example, a communication line when the program is transmitted via a network such as the Internet or a communication line such as a telephone line.
Further, the "computer-readable recording medium" may include a medium that holds a program for a certain period of time, such as a volatile memory inside a computer system serving as a server or a client. Further, the above program may be for realizing a part of the above-mentioned functions. Further, the above-mentioned program may be realized by combining the above-mentioned functions with a program already recorded in the computer system. Further, the above program may be realized by using a programmable logic device. The programmable logic device is, for example, an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array).

1 ... System, 100 ... Device, 130 ... Terminal device, 200-1 to 200-n, 200 ... Accessory unit, 110 ... Power supply unit, 111 ... Power supply unit, 112 ... Sensor unit, 113 ... Notification unit, 114 ... Storage unit , 115 ... Communication unit, 116 ... Control unit, 180A, 180B ... Air flow path, 181A, 181B ... Air inflow hole, 182A, 182B ... Air outflow hole, 224A, 224B ... Mouthpiece, 190A, 190B ... Arrow, 201- 1, 201-2, 201-3, 201-4, 201-5 ... Electrode mechanism, 202-1, 202-2, 202-3, 202-4, 202-5 ... Communication unit, 203-1 ... Sensor unit , 204-2 ... Notification unit, 210-1, 210-2, 210-3, 210-4, 210-5 ... Control unit, 220-3, Cartridge 220-4 ... Cartridge 221-3, 221-4, 221-5 ... Heating unit, 222-3, 222-4 ... Liquid induction unit, 223-3, 223-4 ... Liquid storage unit, 230-4 ... Flavoring cartridge 230-4, 231-4 ... Flavor source, 240 -5 ... Holding part, 241-5 ... Internal space, 242-5 ... Opening, 243-5 ... Bottom, 244-5 ... Insulation part, 250-5 ... Stick type base material, 251-5 ... Base material part, 252 -5 ... Mouthpiece

Claims

With devices including power supplies
Includes a plurality of accessory units that are detachably attached to the device and provide functionality to the device.
The device is a system capable of performing a function provided by each of the plurality of accessory units in response to the attachment of the plurality of the accessory units.
The system according to claim 1, wherein any of the plurality of accessory units is a smoking function providing accessory unit that provides a smoking function.
The system according to claim 2, wherein the smoking function providing accessory unit includes a heating heater for heating a stick or an atomizing heater for atomizing a liquid.
The system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein any of the plurality of accessory units further includes an information collecting function providing accessory unit that provides an information collecting function.
The system according to claim 4, wherein the accessory unit for providing the information collecting function includes a data collecting sensor that collects various data.
The data collection sensor includes at least one of a smoking data collection sensor capable of collecting smoking data, a biosensor capable of acquiring biometric data, and a position information collection sensor capable of collecting position information, according to claim 5. The described system.
The system according to any one of claims 4 to 6, wherein the information collecting function providing accessory unit includes a communication module that provides a communication function.
The system according to claim 7, wherein each of the plurality of communication modules can communicate with each other by different communication methods.
The system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein any of the plurality of accessory units further includes an operation providing accessory unit that provides a predetermined operation.
The system according to claim 9, wherein the operation providing accessory unit includes at least one of a sound generation function, a light generation function, a scent generation function, a vibration function, and a display function.
The device identifies the function provided by the attached accessory unit triggered by the attachment of at least one of the plurality of accessory units, and changes the processing mode of the device based on the specified function. The system according to any one of claims 1 to 9.
One of several accessory units that provide functionality to the device
The accessory unit is an accessory unit that provides a function to the device when attached to the device.
Power supply and
Includes controls that enable the functions provided by each of the multiple accessory units.
The control unit is a device capable of executing a function provided by each of the plurality of accessory units in response to the attachment of the plurality of the accessory units.
The step that the device detects that multiple accessory units are installed,
A step in which the plurality of accessory units provide functions to the device,
A control method performed by a system, wherein the device comprises steps that enable the device to perform a function provided by the accessory unit.
On the device's computer,
Steps to detect that multiple accessory units have been installed,
A program that executes a step that enables a function provided by a plurality of the accessory units to be executed.
The information providing system acquires information about the beacon signal received by the user terminal associated with the aerosol generator from a server included in the message exchange system capable of transmitting a message to the user terminal, and an acquisition unit. Based on the information about the beacon signal acquired by the unit, the creation unit that creates the aerosol generator-related information, which is the information related to the aerosol generator provided to the user of the aerosol generator, and the aerosol generator-related information to the server. Includes a communication unit to transmit.