WO2023112338A1 - エアロゾル生成装置 - Google Patents

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WO2023112338A1
WO2023112338A1 PCT/JP2021/046872 JP2021046872W WO2023112338A1 WO 2023112338 A1 WO2023112338 A1 WO 2023112338A1 JP 2021046872 W JP2021046872 W JP 2021046872W WO 2023112338 A1 WO2023112338 A1 WO 2023112338A1
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雄介 藤野
浩昭 瀬間
瑛人 桐迫
示 谷山
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  • the present invention relates to an aerosol generator.
  • Patent document 1 discloses a non-combustion type flavor inhaler provided with a display unit, the display unit including an operation mode display area, a flavor source usage display area, an aerosol source usage display area, and a battery usage display area. equipment is described.
  • aerosol generators that heat at least one of a liquid aerosol source and a solid aerosol source to generate aerosol. Since this type of aerosol generator may have a plurality of modes regarding whether or not the liquid aerosol source is heated and whether or not the solid aerosol source is heated, the set mode among the plurality of modes is It is necessary to inform the user. It is also necessary to inform the user of the remaining amount of the aerosol source and the remaining amount of the battery. At that time, if only the remaining amount of the aerosol source and the remaining amount of the battery among these pieces of information are notified to the user, multiple modes regarding whether or not the liquid aerosol source is heated and whether or not the solid aerosol source is heated are used. Including our set mode, it is not easy to inform the user.
  • the object of the present invention is to determine the set mode, the remaining amount of the aerosol source, and the remaining amount of the battery among a plurality of modes relating to whether or not the liquid aerosol source is heated and whether or not the solid aerosol source is heated. to be notified to the user in an easy-to-understand manner.
  • the present invention provides a first heating unit that receives power from a battery and heats a liquid first aerosol source, and a solid substance that receives power from the battery.
  • a second heating unit that heats the second aerosol source, a display unit that displays the state of the device, presence or absence of heating of the first aerosol source by the first heating unit, and the second heating unit
  • a first display element representing a set mode among a plurality of modes relating to the presence or absence of heating of the second aerosol source, and a remaining amount of at least one of the first aerosol source and the second aerosol source
  • an aerosol generating device comprising a control unit for controlling display of an image including a second display element representing the remaining battery power and a third display element representing the remaining battery power on the display unit.
  • the plurality of modes include a first mode in which the first heating unit heats the first aerosol source and the second heating unit does not heat the second aerosol source, and a first mode in which the first heating unit heats the first aerosol source. and a second mode in which the second heating element heats the second aerosol source.
  • the second display element is a pattern of at least one of a container capable of containing the first aerosol source and a container capable of containing the second aerosol source
  • the third display element is a pattern of a battery. you can
  • the control unit causes the display unit to display an image in which the second display element and the third display element are arranged such that the longitudinal direction of the second display element and the longitudinal direction of the third display element are parallel. It may be something that controls to display.
  • the control unit controls to display on the display unit an image in which a fourth display element indicating that the device is locked is superimposed on both the second display element and the third display element. It can be anything. In that case, the control unit is arranged such that the second display element is arranged on the first side, the third display element is arranged on the second side opposite the first side, and the fourth display element is arranged on the second side.
  • the control may be such that an image arranged between the first side and the second side is displayed on the display section.
  • the second display element may represent the remaining amount of at least one of the first aerosol source and the second aerosol source with a number of display elements corresponding to the number of remaining inhalations by the user.
  • the second display element may include a number of sections according to the set mode among the plurality of modes.
  • the set mode among a plurality of modes regarding whether or not the liquid aerosol source is heated and whether or not the solid aerosol source is heated, the remaining amount of the aerosol source, and the remaining amount of the battery. can be notified to the user in an easy-to-understand manner.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of the appearance of an aerosol generating device assumed in Embodiment 1;
  • FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining how to attach an aerosol source or the like assumed in Embodiment 1 to a device main body;
  • 1 is a diagram schematically showing the internal configuration of an aerosol generator assumed in Embodiment 1.
  • FIG. It is a figure explaining a normal mode and a high mode.
  • (A) is a diagram for explaining an example of heating timing in normal mode
  • (B) is a diagram for explaining an example of heating timing in high mode.
  • 4A to 4C are diagrams showing remaining amount screens when the heating mode is the high mode in Embodiment 1.
  • FIG. 4A to 4C are diagrams showing remaining amount screens when the heating mode is the normal mode in Embodiment 1.
  • FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a remaining amount screen that is different between when the heating mode is the high mode and when the heating mode is the normal mode in Embodiment 1;
  • (A) is a diagram showing a remaining amount screen when the heating mode is the high mode, and
  • (B) is a diagram showing the remaining amount screen when the heating mode is the normal mode.
  • A) is a diagram showing the lock screen when the heating mode is the high mode in the first embodiment
  • (B) is a diagram showing the lock screen when the heating mode is the normal mode in the first embodiment. be.
  • FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing display control of the display of the aerosol generating device when a request is made to display the remaining amount in Embodiment 1.
  • FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing display control of the display of the aerosol generating device when shifting to the locked state in Embodiment 1.
  • FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing display control of the display of the aerosol generating device when the locked state is released in Embodiment 1.
  • FIG. (A) to (C) are diagrams showing remaining amount screens when the heating mode is the high mode in Embodiment 2.
  • FIG. (A) to (C) are diagrams showing remaining amount screens when the heating mode is the normal mode in Embodiment 2.
  • FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing display control of the display of the aerosol generating device when the display of the remaining amount is requested in Embodiment 2.
  • Embodiment 1 (overview)
  • the aerosol generator assumed in Embodiment 1 is a form of electronic cigarette.
  • the substance produced by the aerosol generator is called aerosol.
  • Aerosol refers to a mixture of fine liquid or solid particles suspended in a gas and air or other gas.
  • the aerosol generator assumed in Embodiment 1 can generate aerosol without combustion.
  • the user's inhalation of the aerosol generated by the aerosol generation device is simply referred to as "inhalation" or "puff.”
  • the aerosol generator is assumed to be a device to which both a liquid aerosol source and a solid aerosol source can be attached.
  • a container containing a liquid aerosol source will be referred to as a "cartridge”
  • a container containing a solid aerosol source will be referred to as a "capsule”.
  • Both cartridges and capsules are consumables. For this reason, replacement guidelines are established for cartridges and capsules. The guideline for replacement differs depending on the difference in the heating mode, which will be described later.
  • the aerosol generating device assumed in the first embodiment has a heater for heating a liquid aerosol source to generate an aerosol and a heater for heating a solid aerosol source to generate an aerosol.
  • a liquid aerosol source is an example of a first aerosol source
  • a solid aerosol source is an example of a second aerosol source.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of the appearance of an aerosol generator 10 assumed in Embodiment 1.
  • FIG. The appearance example shown in FIG. 1 is obtained by observing the front of the aerosol generator 10 obliquely from above.
  • the aerosol generating device 10 assumed in Embodiment 1 has a size that allows a user to hold it with one hand.
  • the aerosol generator 10 has a width of approximately 32 mm, a height of approximately 60 mm, and a depth of approximately 23 mm. These sizes are examples. The width, height, and depth also differ depending on the design of the aerosol generator 10 .
  • the aerosol generating device 10 shown in FIG. 1 represents a state in which a capsule holder 12 is attached to a device main body 11 .
  • the capsule holder 12 can be attached to and detached from the apparatus main body 11 .
  • a display 11A and operation buttons 11B are arranged on the upper surface of the device body 11 .
  • the display 11A for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display is used.
  • the operation button 11B is used, for example, to turn on or off the power, check the remaining amount of the solid aerosol source, check the remaining battery amount, and perform other operations.
  • the display 11A is an example of a display section.
  • FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining how to attach the aerosol source, etc. assumed in the first embodiment to the device main body 11 .
  • An opening (not shown) is provided in the upper portion of the apparatus main body 11 .
  • the opening here constitutes an end portion of a tubular body (not shown) provided inside the apparatus main body 11 .
  • the cartridge 20 is first inserted into the opening of the apparatus main body 11, and then the capsule holder 12 is attached.
  • the user rotates the capsule holder 12 by, for example, 120° with respect to the opening.
  • the capsule holder 12 attached to the device main body 11 functions as a retainer that prevents the cartridge 20 inserted into the device main body 11 from popping out.
  • the capsule-holder 12 is also provided with an opening. The opening constitutes the end of a cylindrical body (not shown) provided inside the capsule holder 12 .
  • a capsule 30 is attached to this opening. The capsule 30 can be attached by pushing it into the opening of the capsule holder 12 and can be removed by pulling it out from the opening of the capsule holder 12 .
  • the cartridge 20 is mounted through an opening provided on the upper surface of the apparatus main body 11, but a configuration in which the cartridge is mounted from the lower surface side of the apparatus main body 11 may be adopted.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing the internal configuration of the aerosol generator 10 assumed in Embodiment 1.
  • the internal configuration here includes the cartridge 20 (see FIG. 2) and the capsule 30 (see FIG. 2) attached to the apparatus main body 11.
  • the internal configuration shown in FIG. 3 is for the purpose of explaining the components provided inside the device main body 11 and their positional relationships. Therefore, the external appearance of the parts and the like shown in FIG. 3 does not necessarily match the external appearance drawing described above.
  • the aerosol generating device 10 shown in FIG. 3 includes a power supply unit 111L, a sensor unit 112L, a notification unit 113L, a storage unit 114L, a communication unit 115L, a control unit 116L, a liquid induction unit 122L, a liquid storage unit 123L, a heating unit 121L-1, It has a heating portion 121L-2, a holding portion 140L, and a heat insulating portion 144L.
  • An air flow path 180L is formed inside the device main body 11 .
  • the air flow path 180L functions as a passage for transporting the aerosol generated from the liquid aerosol source stored in the liquid storage section 123L to the capsule-shaped container 130L filled with the solid aerosol source.
  • the liquid storage part 123L corresponds to the cartridge 20 described above, and the capsule container 130L corresponds to the capsule 30 described above.
  • the user performs suction while the capsule-shaped container 130L is attached to the holding portion 140L.
  • the holding portion 140L corresponds to the aforementioned capsule holder 12 (see FIG. 2) and the tubular body on the device main body 11 side to which the capsule holder 12 is attached.
  • the power supply unit 111L is a device that stores power, and supplies power to each unit that configures the apparatus main body 11 .
  • a rechargeable battery such as a lithium ion secondary battery is used for the power supply unit 111L. If the power supply unit 111L is a rechargeable battery, it can be charged any number of times through an external power supply connected through a cable such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable.
  • the device main body 11 supports wireless power transmission, it is possible to charge the power supply unit 111L in a non-contact state with an external device on the power transmission side. If the power supply unit 111L is detachable from the apparatus main body 11, the exhausted power supply unit 111L can be replaced with a new power supply unit 111L.
  • the sensor unit 112L is a device that detects information regarding each unit of the apparatus main body 11 .
  • the sensor unit 112L outputs the detected information to the control unit 116L.
  • the sensor unit 112L provided in the device main body 11 includes, for example, a pressure sensor such as a microphone condenser, a flow rate sensor, and a temperature sensor. This type of sensor unit 112L is used, for example, to detect suction by the user.
  • the sensor unit 112L provided in the device main body 11 has an input device that accepts user's operations on, for example, buttons and switches.
  • the buttons here include the operation button 11B (see FIG. 1) described above.
  • the sensor unit 112L of this type is used, for example, to receive user operations.
  • the sensor unit 112L provided in the device main body 11 includes, for example, a voltmeter that measures the voltage between both terminals of the battery.
  • the battery here is an example of the power supply unit 111L.
  • the voltmeter is used to calculate the remaining capacity and charge of the battery.
  • the notification unit 113L is a device that notifies the user of information.
  • the notification unit 113L provided in the device main body 11 includes a light emitting device such as an LED (Light Emitting Diode). If the notification unit 113L is a light-emitting device, the light-emitting device is controlled to emit light in a pattern according to the content of the information to be notified. For example, when notifying the user that the power supply unit 111L needs to be charged, when notifying the user that the power supply unit 111L is being charged, and when notifying the occurrence of an abnormality, the light-emitting device Light emission is controlled by different patterns.
  • the notification unit 113L provided in the device body 11 includes, for example, a display device for displaying images, a sound output device for outputting sound, and a vibrating device for vibrating. Each of these devices may be used alone or in combination, and may be used together with or in place of the light emitting device described above.
  • An example of the display device here is the display 11A (see FIG. 1).
  • the storage unit 114L stores various kinds of information regarding the operation of the apparatus body 11.
  • FIG. The storage unit 114L is composed of a nonvolatile storage medium such as a flash memory, for example.
  • Information stored in the storage unit 114L includes, for example, a program executed by the control unit 116L.
  • Programs include an OS (Operating System), firmware, and application programs.
  • the information stored in the storage unit 114L includes, for example, information required by the control unit 116L to control each unit.
  • the information here also includes information of each unit detected by the sensor unit 112L described above.
  • information about the active heating mode, information about the remaining amount of the solid aerosol source, and the remaining amount and charge of the battery are also included.
  • Information on the remaining amount of the solid aerosol source includes, in addition to the remaining amount itself, for example, the number of suctions, the cumulative time of suctioning, etc., for calculating the remaining amount.
  • the communication unit 115L is a communication interface used to transmit and receive information with other devices.
  • the communication interface conforms to wired or wireless communication standards.
  • Communication standards include, for example, wireless LANs (Local Area Networks), wired LANs, and mobile communication systems such as 4G and 5G.
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  • the communication unit 115L is used, for example, to receive update data for programs stored in the storage unit 114L from the server.
  • the control unit 116L functions as an arithmetic processing device and a control device, and controls the operation of each unit that configures the device body 11 through execution of programs.
  • the control unit 116L is provided with electronic circuits such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a microprocessor.
  • the control unit 116L may be provided with a ROM (Read Only Memory) for storing programs, calculation parameters and the like, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) for temporarily storing parameters and the like that change as appropriate.
  • control unit 116L supplies power from the power supply unit 111L to each unit, charges the power supply unit 111L, detects information by the sensor unit 112L, notifies information by the notification unit 113L, stores and reads information by the storage unit 114L, and communicates with the communication unit 115L. control the transmission and reception of information by The control unit 116L also executes processing for accepting information by user's operation, processing based on information output from each unit, and the like. In particular, the control unit 116L controls to display the screen on the display 11A.
  • the liquid storage unit 123L is a container that stores a liquid aerosol source.
  • Liquid aerosol sources use liquids such as polyhydric alcohols such as glycerin and propylene glycol, water, and the like.
  • a liquid aerosol source may comprise a tobacco material or an extract derived from a tobacco material that releases flavoring components when heated.
  • the liquid aerosol source may also include a nicotine component.
  • the liquid guide portion 122L is a component that guides and holds the liquid aerosol source stored in the liquid storage portion 123L from the liquid storage portion 123L.
  • the liquid guide portion 122L has a structure in which a fibrous material such as glass fiber or a porous material such as porous ceramic is twisted. Parts of this kind are also called wicks. Both ends of the liquid guide portion 122L are connected to the inside of the liquid storage portion 123L. Therefore, the aerosol source stored in the liquid storage section 123L spreads over the entire liquid guide section 122L due to the capillary effect.
  • the heating section 121L-1 is a component that heats and atomizes the aerosol source held in the liquid guide section 122L to generate an aerosol.
  • the heating section 121L-1 is an example of a first heating section.
  • the heating part 121L-1 is not limited to the coil shape shown in FIG. 3, and may be film-shaped, blade-shaped, or other shapes. The shape of the heating portion 121L-1 varies depending on the heating method and the like.
  • the heating unit 121L-1 is made of any material such as metal or polyimide.
  • the heating section 121L-1 is arranged close to the liquid guide section 122L.
  • the heating portion 121L-1 is a metal coil wound around the outer peripheral surface of the liquid guide portion 122L.
  • the heating section 121L-1 generates heat by power supply from the power supply section 111L, and heats the aerosol source held in the liquid guiding section 122L to the vaporization temperature.
  • the aerosol source that has reached the vaporization temperature is released into the air from the liquid guide portion 122L as a gas, but is cooled by the surrounding air and atomized to form an aerosol.
  • the power supply to the heating unit 121L-1 that heats the liquid aerosol source is interlocked with the user's suction. That is, power is supplied to the heating unit 121L-1 from the start of suction by the user to the end of suction, and the supply of power to the heating unit 121L-1 is stopped when the user finishes suction.
  • power supply to the heating unit 121L-1 that heats the liquid aerosol source starts when a specific button is pressed while aerosol is not being generated, and a specific button is pressed while aerosol is being generated. It may stop when a button is pressed.
  • the button for instructing the start of aerosol generation and the button for instructing the stop of aerosol generation may be physically the same button or may be different buttons.
  • the capsule-shaped container 130L is a container filled with a solid aerosol source.
  • the solid aerosol source may include cut tobacco or tobacco raw materials that release flavoring components when heated, and processed into granules, sheets, or powder. That is, the solid aerosol source may comprise tobacco-derived material.
  • the solid aerosol source may also include, for example, a nicotine component.
  • solid aerosol sources may also include non-tobacco-derived substances extracted from plants other than tobacco (eg, mints, herbs, etc.). Additionally, the solid aerosol source may include perfume ingredients such as, for example, menthol.
  • the holding portion 140L corresponds to, for example, the capsule holder 12 (see FIG. 2) and has an internal space 141L in which the capsule-shaped container 130L is mounted.
  • the holding portion 140L is a tubular body having a bottom portion 143L and defines a columnar internal space 141L.
  • a portion of the capsule-shaped container 130L is held by the holding portion 140L, and the rest is exposed outside the holding portion 140L.
  • a portion of the capsule-shaped container 130L exposed from the holding portion 140L is used as a mouthpiece 124L.
  • the mouthpiece 124L is held by a user who inhales the aerosol.
  • An air inlet (that is, an air inlet) to the holding portion 140L is provided, for example, in the bottom portion 143L.
  • a hole through which air can flow is formed in the bottom of the capsule-shaped container 130L. Therefore, the air that has flowed in from the bottom portion 143L passes through the inside of the capsule-shaped container 130L and reaches the mouthpiece 124L. That is, the mouthpiece 124L serves as an air outlet (that is, an air outflow hole).
  • the bottom portion 143L communicates with an air outlet hole 182L of an air flow path 180L formed inside the apparatus main body 11. As shown in FIG.
  • the internal space 141L of the holding portion 140L and the air flow path 180L communicate with each other through the air outflow hole 182L.
  • the heating unit 121L-2 heats the solid aerosol source filled in the capsule container 130L.
  • the heating section 121L-2 is an example of a second heating section.
  • the heating unit 121L-2 is made of metal, polyimide, or the like.
  • the heating portion 121L-2 is provided at a position in contact with the outer peripheral surface of the metal portion of the holding portion 140L.
  • the heating section 121L-2 generates heat by power supply from the power supply section 111L, and heats the outer peripheral surface of the capsule-shaped container 130L in contact with the metal portion of the holding section 140L.
  • the position near the outer peripheral surface of the capsule-shaped container 130L is heated first, and then the heating area spreads toward the central portion.
  • An aerosol source that reaches the vaporization temperature is vaporized. However, it is cooled by the surrounding air and atomized into an aerosol.
  • Power supply to the heating unit 121L-2 and heating accompanying the power supply are controlled by the control unit 116L.
  • the heat insulating portion 144L is a member that prevents heat transfer from the heating portion 121L-2 to other components of the apparatus main body 11. As shown in FIG. The heat insulating portion 144L covers at least the outer peripheral surface of the heating portion 121L-2.
  • the heat insulating part 144L is made of, for example, a vacuum heat insulating material or an airgel heat insulating material.
  • a vacuum insulation material is an insulation material in which heat conduction due to gas is nearly zero by wrapping glass wool or silica (powder of silicon) in a resin film to create a high-vacuum state.
  • the air flow path 180L is an air flow path provided inside the apparatus main body 11, as described above.
  • the air flow path 180L has a tubular structure having an air inflow hole 181L as an air inlet to the air flow path 180L and an air outflow hole 182L as an air outlet from the air flow path 180L.
  • a liquid guide portion 122L is arranged in the middle of the air flow path 180L.
  • the liquid-derived aerosol generated by the heating of the heating part 121L-1 is mixed with the air flowing in from the air inflow hole 181L. After that, the mixed gas of the liquid-derived aerosol and air passes through the capsule-shaped container 130L and is output from the mouthpiece 124L into the user's oral cavity. In FIG. 3, this flow path is indicated by an arrow 190L.
  • the mixed gas of the liquid-derived aerosol and air is added with the solid-derived aerosol when passing through the capsule-shaped container 130L.
  • the concentration of solid-origin aerosol is increased by combining the heating control of the heating unit 121L-2.
  • a heating mode that is not combined with the heating control of the heating unit 121L-2 is also prepared.
  • the heating control of the heating unit 121L-2 When the heating control of the heating unit 121L-2 is not combined, when the liquid-derived aerosol passes through the capsule-shaped container 130L, the solid-derived aerosol is generated by heating the solid-derived aerosol source. . However, the amount of solid-derived aerosol generated by heating the liquid-derived aerosol is smaller than when the heating control of the heating unit 121L-2 is combined.
  • the first heating mode is the first mode using only the heating section 121L-1 for heating the aerosol source stored in the cartridge 20 (see FIG. 2). That is, it is a heating mode in which only the cartridge 20 is heated. Below, this heating mode is called "normal mode.” In the normal mode, the heating unit 121L-2 that heats the solid aerosol source is always turned off.
  • the second heating mode consists of a heating unit 121L-1 that heats the aerosol source stored in the cartridge 20 and a heating unit 121L-2 that heats the aerosol source filled in the capsule 30 (see FIG. 2).
  • the heating mode is switched, for example, by pressing the operation button 11B (see FIG. 1) for two seconds or longer. For example, if the operation button 11B is pressed for two seconds or longer during the high mode, the heating mode is switched to the normal mode. On the other hand, if the operation button 11B is pressed for two seconds or longer during the normal mode, the heating mode switches to the high mode.
  • the heating of the cartridge 20 by the heating section 121L-1 has priority over the heating of the capsule 30 by the heating section 121L-2. That is, the heating by the heating unit 121L-2 is controlled to be stopped during the heating by the heating unit 121L-1. Further, when an event to start heating the cartridge 20 occurs while the capsule 30 is being heated by the heating unit 121L-2, the heating by the heating unit 121L-2 is controlled to stop.
  • heating of the heating unit 121L-1 and heating of the heating unit 121L-2 are performed so as not to exceed the upper limit of the output current of the battery used as the power supply unit 111L. are controlled so that they are not executed at the same time. In other words, the heating period of the heating unit 121L-1 and the heating period of the heating unit 121L-2 are separated. Simultaneous here does not mean that the timing of heating does not overlap at all. Thus, overlap caused by, for example, operating timing errors is tolerated.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the normal mode and high mode.
  • (A) is a diagram for explaining an example of heating timing in normal mode
  • (B) is a diagram for explaining an example of heating timing in high mode.
  • FIG. 4(A1) shows the heating timing of the cartridge 20 in the normal mode
  • FIG. 4(A2) shows the heating timing of the capsule 30 in the normal mode.
  • the horizontal axis represents time
  • the vertical axis represents the presence or absence of heating. During periods of heating, power is supplied to the corresponding heating portion, and during periods of no heating, power is not supplied to the corresponding heating portion.
  • Heating control in normal mode is started when the locked state is released.
  • the locked state is a state in which control by the control unit 116L is stopped. Therefore, even if the user sucks while holding the mouthpiece 124L (see FIG. 3), no aerosol is generated.
  • the locked state is released by, for example, pressing the operation button 11B (see FIG. 1) three times within two seconds. The number of times of pressing, the button to be operated, and the time required for the operation are all examples.
  • the heating control in the normal mode starts, as shown in FIG. 4A1, the heating of the cartridge 20 is performed in conjunction with the suction period. "Interlocking with the period of suction" means interlocking with the detection of suction by the sensor unit 112L.
  • 6 minutes (that is, 360 seconds) is adopted as the predetermined time. This time is an example. If 6 minutes have passed since the last inhalation, it means that the user has likely stopped inhaling the aerosol. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the locked state is entered for the purpose of suppressing the power consumed by the apparatus main body 11 (see FIG. 2). The same is true for the high mode. That is, when 6 minutes have passed since the last suction, the aerosol generating device 10 is controlled to be locked.
  • transition to the locked state when the user instructs to transition to the locked state.
  • the transition to the locked state is manually performed by the user, for example, by pressing the operation button 11B (see FIG. 1) three times within two seconds before six minutes have passed since the last suction.
  • the number of times of pressing, the button to be operated, and the time required for the operation are all examples.
  • FIG. 4(B1) shows the heating timing of the cartridge 20 in the high mode
  • FIG. 4(B2) shows the heating timing of the capsule 30 in the high mode
  • the horizontal axis represents time
  • the vertical axis represents the presence or absence of heating.
  • simultaneous heating of the cartridge 20 and the capsule 30 is prohibited. Therefore, the heating timing of the cartridge 20 and the heating timing of the capsule 30 do not overlap.
  • power is supplied to the corresponding heating unit during a period indicating heating, and power is not supplied to the corresponding heating unit during a period of no heating.
  • High mode heating control is started by unlocking or switching from normal mode to high mode.
  • heating of the capsule 30 is started as shown in FIG. 4(B2). This heating is basically continued until suction is detected, and heating of the capsule 30 is stopped while suction is detected. As shown in FIGS. 4B1 and 4B2, the heating of the capsule 30 is stopped at the timing when the heating of the cartridge 20 is started.
  • the initial temperature of the capsule 30 is, for example, the temperature of the environment in which the aerosol generating device 10 is used, such as room temperature.
  • the user is not notified of the transition to the sleep state, but the user may be notified. If 5 minutes and 30 seconds pass in the sleep state, the state shifts to the lock state described above.
  • the remaining amount screen 200 is a screen showing the remaining amount of the capsule 30 and the remaining amount of the battery, and is displayed when an operation requesting display of the remaining amount is performed.
  • An operation for requesting display of the remaining amount includes, for example, an operation of pressing the operation button 11B once.
  • the remaining amount screen 200 is displayed for 6 seconds, for example.
  • a heating mode icon 201, a capsule icon 202, and a battery icon 203 are arranged on the remaining amount screen 200 shown in FIGS.
  • a heating mode icon 201 is an icon indicating the current heating mode.
  • Capsule icon 202 is an icon that indicates the amount of solid aerosol source remaining in capsule 30 .
  • a battery icon 203 is an icon that indicates the remaining amount of the battery.
  • the heating mode icon 201 is an example of a first display element
  • the capsule icon 202 is an example of a second display element
  • the battery icon 203 is an example of a third display element.
  • the remaining amount screen 200 is an example of an image including a first display element, a second display element, and a third display element.
  • the capsule icon 202 is represented by a rectangle, and the mark of the capsule 30 is arranged in the second segment from the top, but the pattern of the capsule icon 202 is not limited to this.
  • a pattern of the capsule 30 may be used.
  • the design of the capsule 30 is an example of the design of a container capable of containing the second aerosol source.
  • the battery icon 203 is designed as a battery so that it can be understood that this represents the remaining battery power, but the battery icon 203 is not limited to this.
  • a rectangular pattern may be used.
  • FIG. 5 shows the remaining amount screen 200 when the heating mode is the high mode.
  • FIG. 6 shows the remaining amount screen 200 when the heating mode is the normal mode.
  • the heating mode icon 201 indicates that the current heating mode is the high mode by the character string "MODE HIGH”.
  • the heating mode icon 201 indicates that the current heating mode is the normal mode by the character string "MODE NORMAL”.
  • the capsule icon 202 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 expresses the remaining amount of the aerosol source in the capsule 30 with five sections.
  • One compartment represents 20% of the total remaining amount of the aerosol source when not in use. Every 20% equivalent of the aerosol source consumed reduces the number of lit compartments. That is, the number of sections in the lighting state is reduced to 5, 4, 3, and so on. When the remaining amount becomes 20% or less, only one section is lit. For example, in Figures 5A and 6A, all five compartments are lit, so there is more than 80% remaining. In the case of FIGS. 5(B) and 6(B), one section is turned off and the remaining four sections are turned on, so the remaining capacity is more than 60% and 80% or less. In the case of FIGS. 5(C) and 6(C), two sections are turned off and the remaining three sections are turned on, so there is more than 40% and less than 60% remaining capacity.
  • one section may correspond to the number of suction times of the user.
  • the approximate number of times of suction for exchanging the capsule 30 is about 30 times in the high mode.
  • one segment corresponds to six user inhalations. For example, in the case of FIG. 5(A), since all five compartments are lit, there remains a remaining amount greater than 24 suctions. In the case of FIG. 5(B), one segment is turned off and the remaining four segments are lit, so there remains a remaining amount of more than 18 suctions and 24 suctions or less. In the case of FIG.
  • the amount of suction remaining is more than 12 suctions and 18 suctions or less.
  • the approximate number of times of suction for exchanging the capsule 30 is about 50 times in the normal mode.
  • one segment corresponds to 10 user aspirations.
  • the remaining amount is more than 40 times of suction
  • the amount of suction remaining is more than 20 suctions and 30 suctions or less.
  • the lit section of the capsule icon 202 is an example of the number of display elements corresponding to the number of remaining suctions by the user.
  • the battery icon 203 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 expresses the remaining battery power in four sections.
  • One segment corresponds to 25% of full charge.
  • the number of segments that are lit decreases. That is, the number of sections in the lighting state is reduced to four, three, two, and so on.
  • the remaining amount becomes 25% or less, only one section is lit.
  • Figures 5A and 6A all four compartments are lit, so there is more than 75% remaining.
  • FIGS. 5(B) and 6(B) one section is turned off and the remaining three sections are turned on, so the remaining capacity is more than 50% and 75% or less.
  • FIGS. 5(C) and 6(C) two sections are turned off and the remaining two sections are turned on, so there is more than 25% and 50% or less remaining capacity.
  • FIG. 7 shows a remaining amount screen 200 that differs depending on whether the heating mode is the high mode or the normal mode.
  • FIG. 7A shows the remaining amount screen 200 when the heating mode is the high mode.
  • FIG. 7B shows the remaining amount screen 200 when the heating mode is the normal mode.
  • the heating mode icon 201 indicates that the current heating mode is the high mode by the character string "MODE HIGH”.
  • the heating mode icon 201 indicates that the current heating mode is the normal mode by the character string "MODE NORMAL".
  • the capsule icon 202 shown in FIGS. 7(A) and (B) has different numbers of sections in the high mode and the normal mode.
  • one section corresponds to 10 suctions by the user.
  • the approximate number of times of suction for exchanging the capsule 30 is about 30 times in the high mode. Therefore, in FIG. 7A, the remaining amount of the aerosol source inside the capsule 30 is represented by three compartments.
  • the approximate number of times of suction for exchanging the capsule 30 is about 50 times in the normal mode. Therefore, in FIG. 7B, the remaining amount of the aerosol source inside the capsule 30 is represented by five compartments. As in FIGS. 5 and 6, the number of compartments in the lighting state decreases as the aerosol source is consumed.
  • the battery icons 203 shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B are the same as those shown in FIGS.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating lock screen 220 displayed on display 11A in the first embodiment.
  • Lock screen 220 is a screen indicating that control unit 116L is in the locked state, and is displayed when control unit 116L shifts to the locked state.
  • a transition to the locked state is made when, for example, 4 minutes have passed since the last suction.
  • a heating mode icon 221, a capsule icon 222, a battery icon 223, and a lock icon 224 are arranged on the lock screen 220 shown in FIG.
  • the heating mode icon 221 is an icon indicating the current heating mode.
  • Capsule icon 222 is an icon that indicates the amount of solid aerosol source remaining in capsule 30 .
  • the battery icon 223 is an icon indicating the remaining battery level.
  • a lock icon 224 is an icon indicating that the control unit 116L is in a locked state.
  • the heating mode icon 221 is an example of a first display element
  • the capsule icon 222 is an example of a second display element
  • the battery icon 223 is an example of a third display element
  • the lock icon 224 is an example of a third display element.
  • Lock screen 220 is an example of an image in which the fourth display element is arranged.
  • the capsule icon 222 is represented by a rectangle, and the mark of the capsule 30 is arranged in the second segment from the top, but the pattern of the capsule icon 222 is not limited to this.
  • a pattern of the capsule 30 may be used.
  • the design of the capsule 30 is an example of the design of a container capable of containing the second aerosol source.
  • the battery icon 223 is designed as a battery so that it can be understood that this represents the remaining battery power, but the battery icon 223 is not limited to this.
  • a rectangular pattern may be used.
  • the lock icon 224 indicates that the control unit 116L is in the locked state, but the present invention is not limited to this.
  • the icon may have any design as long as it can represent that the control unit 116L is shifting to the locked state.
  • the capsule icon 222 is arranged on the left side
  • the battery icon 223 is arranged on the right side
  • the lock icon 224 is arranged near the bottom of the center.
  • the left side is an example of a first side
  • the right side is an example of a second side opposite to the first side
  • the bottom center is halfway between the first side and the second side.
  • the arrangement position of each icon is not limited to this.
  • FIG. 8A shows the lock screen 220 when the heating mode is the high mode.
  • FIG. 8B shows the lock screen 220 when the heating mode is the normal mode.
  • the heating mode icon 221 indicates that the current heating mode is the high mode by the character string "MODE HIGH”.
  • the heating mode icon 221 indicates that the current heating mode is the normal mode by the character string "MODE NORMAL”.
  • the capsule icon 222 shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B is the same as the capsule icon 202 shown in FIGS. However, capsule icon 222 may simply be a graphic capable of indicating the remaining amount of aerosol source within capsule 30 . That is, capsule icon 222 may not actually indicate the remaining amount of aerosol source within capsule 30 .
  • the battery icon 223 shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B is the same as the battery icon 203 shown in FIGS. However, the battery icon 223 may simply be a pattern that can indicate the remaining battery level. That is, the battery icon 223 may not actually indicate the remaining battery level.
  • a lock icon 224 shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B indicates that the control unit 116L is in a locked state by a lock design.
  • unlock screen 240 a screen obtained by removing the lock icon 224 from the lock screen 220 of FIG. 8 will be referred to as an unlock screen 240 below.
  • the arrangement of icons on the unlock screen 240 is the same as on the remaining amount screen 200 .
  • Unlock screen 240 is displayed when control unit 116L unlocks the locked state. The locked state is released, for example, when the operation button 11B (see FIG. 1) is pressed three times within two seconds.
  • FIGS. 9 to 11 are flowcharts illustrating display control of the display 11A of the aerosol generating device 10 according to Embodiment 1.
  • FIG. The symbol S shown in the figure means a step.
  • the processing shown in FIGS. 9 to 11 is implemented through execution of the program.
  • the program here is stored in the storage unit 114L (see FIG. 3) and executed by the control unit 116L (see FIG. 3).
  • FIG. 9 shows display control of the display 11A of the aerosol generating device 10 when display of the remaining amount is requested.
  • the control unit 116L determines whether or not an operation requesting display of the remaining amount has been detected (step 301). For example, when the sensor unit 112L (see FIG. 3) detects an operation of pressing the operation button 11B (see FIG. 1) once, the control unit 116L obtains a positive result in step 301. FIG. On the other hand, when the sensor unit 112L has not detected the operation of pressing the operation button 11B once, the control unit 116L obtains a negative result in step 301.
  • FIG. 3 shows display control of the display 11A of the aerosol generating device 10 when display of the remaining amount is requested.
  • the control unit 116L determines whether or not an operation requesting display of the remaining amount has been detected (step 301). For example, when the sensor unit 112L (see FIG. 3) detects an operation of pressing the operation button 11B (see FIG. 1) once, the control unit 116L obtains
  • step 301 While a negative result is obtained in step 301, the control unit 116L repeats the determination of step 301.
  • control unit 116L acquires the current heating mode (step 302). Since the current heating mode is stored in storage unit 114L, control unit 116L acquires it. Subsequently, the controller 116L sets the heating mode icon 201 representing the heating mode acquired in step 302 to the screen data prepared in the RAM (step 303). If the heating mode acquired in step 302 is the high mode, the control section 116L sets the heating mode icon 201 including the character string "MODE HIGH". If the heating mode obtained in step 302 is the normal mode, the controller 116L sets the heating mode icon 201 including the character string "MODE NORMAL".
  • the controller 116L acquires the remaining amount of the capsule 30 (step 304).
  • the remaining amount of the capsule 30 is stored in the storage unit 114L as a value calculated based on the number of times of suctioning, the cumulative time of suctioning, etc., so the control unit 116L acquires this value.
  • the control unit 116L sets the capsule icon 202 indicating the remaining amount of the capsule 30 obtained in step 304 to the screen data prepared in the RAM (step 305). If the remaining amount of capsule 30 obtained in step 304 is greater than 80%, control unit 116L sets capsule icon 202 including control data for lighting five compartments.
  • control unit 116L sets capsule icon 202 including control data for lighting four compartments. If the remaining amount of capsule 30 obtained in step 304 is more than 40% and less than or equal to 60%, control unit 116L sets capsule icon 202 including control data for lighting the three compartments. If the remaining amount of capsule 30 obtained in step 304 is greater than 20% and less than or equal to 40%, control unit 116L sets capsule icon 202 including control data for lighting two compartments. If the remaining amount of capsule 30 obtained in step 304 is 20% or less, control unit 116L sets capsule icon 202 including control data for lighting one section.
  • the control unit 116L acquires the remaining battery level (step 306). Since the remaining battery level is stored in the storage unit 114L, the control unit 116L obtains it. Subsequently, the control unit 116L sets the battery icon 203 indicating the remaining battery level obtained in step 306 to the screen data prepared in the RAM (step 307). If the remaining battery level obtained in step 306 is greater than 75%, the control unit 116L sets the battery icon 203 including control data for lighting four segments. If the remaining battery level obtained in step 306 is more than 50% and less than or equal to 75%, the control unit 116L sets the battery icon 203 including control data for lighting the three sections.
  • control unit 116L sets the battery icon 203 including control data for lighting two sections. If the remaining battery level obtained in step 306 is 25% or less, the control unit 116L sets the battery icon 203 including control data for lighting one section.
  • the control unit 116L displays the remaining amount screen 200 obtained by setting the heating mode icon 201, the capsule icon 202, and the battery icon 203 in the screen data in steps 303, 305, and 307 on the display 11A (step 308).
  • the control section 116L outputs the data of the remaining amount screen 200 to the notification section 113L, and the notification section 113L outputs this data to the display 11A, whereby the remaining amount screen 200 is displayed on the display 11A.
  • the heating mode icon 201, capsule icon 202, and battery icon 203 are set in this order, but the order in which these icons are set may be changed.
  • the control unit 116L has not transitioned to the locked state. may be displayed.
  • the lock icon 224 arranged on the lock screen 220 may be arranged on the remaining amount screen 200 .
  • FIG. 10 shows display control of the display 11A of the aerosol generating device 10 when shifting to the locked state.
  • the control unit 116L determines whether or not an event of shifting to the locked state has been detected (step 321). For example, when detecting the event that four minutes have passed since the last inhalation, the controller 116L obtains a positive result in step 321 . On the other hand, if none of these events have been detected, the control unit 116L obtains a negative result in step 321 .
  • step 321 While a negative result is obtained in step 321, the control unit 116L repeats the determination of step 321.
  • control unit 116L acquires the current heating mode (step 322). Since the current heating mode is stored in storage unit 114L, control unit 116L acquires it. Subsequently, the controller 116L sets the heating mode icon 221 representing the heating mode acquired in step 322 to the screen data prepared in the RAM (step 323). If the heating mode obtained in step 322 is the high mode, the controller 116L sets the heating mode icon 221 including the character string "MODE HIGH". If the heating mode obtained in step 322 is the normal mode, the controller 116L sets the heating mode icon 221 including the character string "MODE NORMAL".
  • the controller 116L sets the capsule icon 222 in the screen data prepared in the RAM (step 324). In this case, capsule icon 222 is set to indicate no remaining aerosol source in capsule 30 .
  • the controller 116L sets the battery icon 223 in the screen data prepared in the RAM (step 325). In this case, the battery icon 223 is set without indicating the remaining battery level.
  • the control section 116L sets the lock icon 224 in the screen data prepared in the RAM (step 326).
  • the control unit 116L displays the lock screen 220 obtained by setting the heating mode icon 221, the capsule icon 222, the battery icon 223, and the lock icon 224 in the screen data in steps 323 to 326 on the display 11A.
  • Step 327 For example, the control unit 116L outputs data of the lock screen 220 to the notification unit 113L, and the notification unit 113L outputs this data to the display 11A, whereby the lock screen 220 is displayed on the display 11A.
  • the controller 116L shifts itself to the locked state (step 328).
  • the heating mode icon 221, capsule icon 222, and battery icon 223 are set in this order, but the order in which these icons are set may be changed.
  • the control unit 116L did not reflect the remaining capacity of the capsule 30 and the remaining capacity of the battery in the capsule icon 222 and the battery icon 223, respectively, but this is not the only option. As shown in FIG. 9, information on the remaining capacity of the capsule 30 and the remaining capacity of the battery may be obtained and reflected in the capsule icon 222 and the battery icon 223, respectively.
  • FIG. 11 shows display control of the display 11A of the aerosol generating device 10 when the locked state is released in the first embodiment.
  • the control unit 116L determines whether or not an operation to release the locked state has been detected (step 341). For example, when the sensor unit 112L (see FIG. 3) detects that the operation button 11B (see FIG. 1) is pressed three times within two seconds, the control unit 116L obtains a positive result in step 341. On the other hand, if the sensor unit 112L has not detected the operation of pressing the operation button 11B three times within two seconds, the control unit 116L obtains a negative result in step 341.
  • FIG. 3 shows display control of the display 11A of the aerosol generating device 10 when the locked state is released in the first embodiment.
  • step 341 While a negative result is obtained in step 341, the control unit 116L repeats the determination of step 341.
  • step 341 When a positive result is obtained in step 341, the control section 116L releases the locked state (step 342).
  • control unit 116L executes the processing of steps 343-346.
  • the processing of steps 343-346 is the same as the processing of steps 322-325 in FIG.
  • the controller 116L displays the unlock screen 240 obtained by setting the heating mode icon 221, the capsule icon 222, and the battery icon 223 in the screen data in steps 344 to 346 on the display 11A (step 347).
  • control unit 116L outputs data of unlock screen 240 to notification unit 113L, and notification unit 113L outputs this data to display 11A, so that unlock screen 240 is displayed on display 11A.
  • the heating mode icon 221, capsule icon 222, and battery icon 223 are set in this order, but the order in which these icons are set may be changed.
  • the control unit 116L did not reflect the remaining capacity of the capsule 30 and the remaining capacity of the battery in the capsule icon 222 and the battery icon 223, respectively, but this is not the only option. As shown in FIG. 9, information on the remaining capacity of the capsule 30 and the remaining capacity of the battery may be obtained and reflected in the capsule icon 222 and the battery icon 223, respectively.
  • a heating mode icon representing the set heating mode of the high mode and the normal mode a capsule icon representing the remaining amount of the capsule 30, and a battery representing the remaining amount of the battery.
  • the remaining screen, lock screen, and unlock screen including icons are displayed. As a result, it is possible to inform the user of the remaining capacity of the capsule 30 and the remaining capacity of the battery in an easy-to-understand manner, including the set mode of the high mode and the normal mode.
  • the remaining amount of the cartridge 20 is displayed in addition to the remaining amount of the capsule 30 on the display 11A.
  • the appearance, internal configuration, etc. of the aerosol generating device 10 assumed in the present embodiment are the same as those of the aerosol generating device 10 described in the first embodiment.
  • the sensor unit 112 ⁇ /b>L provided in the apparatus main body 11 also includes a liquid amount sensor that detects the remaining amount of the liquid aerosol source in the cartridge 20 .
  • the liquid level sensor it is preferable to use a sensor that optically detects the liquid level, such as one that detects the position of the liquid level based on light reflected from the liquid level.
  • the storage unit 114L provided in the apparatus main body 11 also stores information on the remaining amount of the liquid aerosol source in the cartridge 20 as information detected by the sensor unit 112L.
  • the remaining amount screen 400 is a screen showing the remaining amount of the cartridge 20, the remaining amount of the capsule 30, and the remaining amount of the battery, and is displayed when an operation requesting display of the remaining amount is performed.
  • An operation for requesting display of the remaining amount includes, for example, an operation of pressing the operation button 11B once.
  • the remaining amount screen 400 is displayed for 6 seconds, for example.
  • a heating mode icon 401, a cartridge icon 402, a capsule icon 403, and a battery icon 404 are arranged on the remaining amount screen 400 shown in FIGS.
  • a heating mode icon 401 is an icon indicating the current heating mode.
  • Cartridge icon 402 is an icon that indicates the amount of liquid aerosol source remaining in cartridge 20 .
  • Capsule icon 403 is an icon that indicates the amount of solid aerosol source remaining in capsule 30 .
  • a battery icon 404 is an icon indicating the remaining battery level.
  • the heating mode icon 401 is an example of a first display element
  • the cartridge icon 402 and capsule icon 403 are examples of a second display element
  • the battery icon 404 is an example of a third display element.
  • the cartridge icon 402 is represented by a rectangle, and the mark of the cartridge 20 is arranged in the second segment from the top, but the pattern of the cartridge icon 402 is not limited to this.
  • the pattern of the cartridge 20 may be used.
  • the design of the cartridge 20 is an example of the design of a container capable of containing the first aerosol source.
  • the capsule icon 403 is represented by a rectangle, and the mark of the capsule 30 is arranged in the second section from the top, but the pattern of the capsule icon 403 is not limited to this.
  • a pattern of the capsule 30 may be used.
  • the design of the capsule 30 is an example of the design of a container capable of containing the second aerosol source.
  • the battery icon 404 is designed as a battery so that it can be understood that this represents the remaining battery power, but the battery icon 404 is not limited to this.
  • a rectangular pattern may be used.
  • FIG. 12 shows the remaining amount screen 400 when the heating mode is the high mode.
  • FIG. 13 shows the remaining amount screen 400 when the heating mode is the normal mode.
  • the heating mode icon 401 indicates that the current heating mode is the high mode by the character string "MODE HIGH”.
  • the heating mode icon 401 indicates that the current heating mode is the normal mode by the character string "MODE NORMAL”.
  • the cartridge icon 402 shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 expresses the remaining amount of the aerosol source in the cartridge 20 with five sections.
  • One compartment represents 20% of the total remaining amount of the aerosol source when not in use. Every 20% equivalent of the aerosol source consumed reduces the number of lit compartments. That is, the number of sections in the lighting state is reduced to 5, 4, 3, and so on.
  • the remaining amount becomes 20% or less, only one section is lit. For example, in the case of FIGS. 12A and 13A, all five compartments are lit, so there is more than 80% remaining.
  • FIGS. 12B and 13B one section is turned off and the remaining four sections are turned on, so the remaining capacity is more than 60% and 80% or less.
  • FIGS. 12(C) and 13(C) two sections are turned off and the remaining three sections are turned on, so there is more than 40% and 60% or less remaining capacity.
  • one section may correspond to the number of suction times of the user.
  • the lighted sections of the cartridge icon 402 are an example of the number of display elements corresponding to the number of remaining aspirations by the user.
  • the capsule icon 403 shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 expresses the remaining amount of the aerosol source in the capsule 30 with five sections.
  • One compartment represents 20% of the total remaining amount of the aerosol source when not in use. Every 20% equivalent of the aerosol source consumed reduces the number of lit compartments. That is, the number of sections in the lighting state is reduced to 5, 4, 3, and so on.
  • the remaining amount becomes 20% or less, only one section is lit. For example, in the case of FIGS. 12A and 13A, all five compartments are lit, so there is more than 80% remaining.
  • FIGS. 12B and 13B one section is turned off and the remaining four sections are turned on, so the remaining capacity is more than 60% and 80% or less.
  • FIGS. 12(C) and 13(C) two sections are turned off and the remaining three sections are turned on, so there is more than 40% and 60% or less remaining capacity.
  • one section may correspond to the number of suction times of the user.
  • the approximate number of times of suction for exchanging the capsule 30 is about 30 times in the high mode.
  • one segment corresponds to six user inhalations.
  • FIG. 12(A) since all five compartments are lit, there remains a remaining amount greater than 24 suctions.
  • FIG. 12(B) one section is turned off and the remaining four sections are lit, so that the remaining amount is more than 18 suctions and 24 suctions or less.
  • FIG. 12(A) since all five compartments are lit, there remains a remaining amount greater than 24 suctions.
  • FIG. 12(B) one section is turned off and the remaining four sections are lit, so that the remaining amount is more than 18 suctions and 24 suctions or less.
  • the lighted sections of the capsule icon 403 are an example of the number of display elements corresponding to the number of remaining suctions by the user.
  • the battery icon 404 shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 expresses the remaining battery power in four sections.
  • One segment corresponds to 25% of full charge.
  • the number of segments that are lit decreases. That is, the number of sections in the lighting state is reduced to four, three, two, and so on.
  • the remaining amount becomes 25% or less, only one section is lit.
  • Figures 12A and 13A all four compartments are lit, so there is more than 75% remaining.
  • FIGS. 12B and 13B one section is turned off and the remaining three sections are turned on, so that the remaining capacity is more than 50% and 75% or less.
  • FIGS. 12(C) and 13(C) two sections are turned off and the remaining two sections are turned on, so there is more than 25% and less than 50% remaining capacity.
  • the remaining amount screen 400 may be displayed differently depending on whether the heating mode is the high mode or the normal mode. Also in the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, when the control unit 116L shifts to the locked state, a lock screen 420 may be displayed in which a lock icon 424 is further arranged on the remaining amount screen 400 (not shown). . Then, when the locked state of the control unit 116L is released, although not shown, an unlock screen 440 obtained by removing the lock icon 424 from the lock screen 420 may be displayed.
  • FIG. 14 is a flow chart for explaining display control of the display 11A of the aerosol generating device 10 when the display of the remaining amount is requested in the second embodiment.
  • the symbol S shown in the figure means a step.
  • the processing shown in FIG. 14 is realized through execution of the program.
  • the program here is stored in the storage unit 114L (see FIG. 3) and executed by the control unit 116L (see FIG. 3). It should be noted that the control unit 116L will be described here assuming that it has not transitioned to the locked state.
  • the control unit 116L determines whether or not an operation requesting display of the remaining amount has been detected (step 501). For example, when the sensor unit 112L (see FIG. 3) detects an operation of pressing the operation button 11B (see FIG. 1) once, the control unit 116L obtains a positive result in step 501. FIG. On the other hand, when the sensor unit 112L has not detected the operation of pressing the operation button 11B once, the control unit 116L obtains a negative result in step 501. FIG.
  • step 501 While a negative result is obtained in step 501, the control unit 116L repeats the determination of step 501.
  • control unit 116L acquires the current heating mode (step 502). Since the current heating mode is stored in storage unit 114L, control unit 116L acquires it. Subsequently, the controller 116L sets the heating mode icon 401 representing the heating mode acquired in step 502 to the screen data prepared in the RAM (step 503). If the heating mode acquired in step 502 is the high mode, the control section 116L sets the heating mode icon 401 including the character string "MODE HIGH". If the heating mode acquired in step 502 is the normal mode, the control unit 116L sets the heating mode icon 401 including the character string "MODE NORMAL".
  • the controller 116L acquires the remaining amount of the cartridge 20 (step 504). Since the remaining amount of the cartridge 20 is stored in the storage unit 114L, for example, based on the intensity of reflected light from the liquid surface, the control unit 116L obtains this value. Subsequently, the control unit 116L sets the cartridge icon 402 indicating the remaining amount of the cartridge 20 obtained in step 504 to the screen data prepared in the RAM (step 505). If the remaining amount of the cartridge 20 obtained in step 504 is more than 80%, the control section 116L sets the cartridge icon 402 including control data for lighting five compartments.
  • the control section 116L sets the cartridge icon 402 including control data for lighting four sections. If the remaining amount of the cartridge 20 obtained in step 504 is more than 40% and less than or equal to 60%, the control section 116L sets the cartridge icon 402 including control data for lighting the three compartments. If the remaining amount of the cartridge 20 acquired in step 504 is more than 20% and less than or equal to 40%, the control section 116L sets the cartridge icon 402 including control data for lighting two compartments. If the remaining amount of the cartridge 20 obtained in step 504 is 20% or less, the control section 116L sets the cartridge icon 402 including control data for lighting one section.
  • the controller 116L acquires the remaining amount of the capsule 30 (step 506).
  • the remaining amount of the capsule 30 is stored in the storage unit 114L as a value calculated based on the number of times of suctioning, the cumulative time of suctioning, etc., so the control unit 116L acquires this value.
  • the control unit 116L sets the capsule icon 403 representing the remaining amount of the capsule 30 acquired in step 506 to the screen data prepared in the RAM (step 507). If the remaining amount of capsule 30 obtained in step 506 is more than 80%, control unit 116L sets capsule icon 403 that includes control data for lighting five compartments.
  • control unit 116L sets capsule icon 403 including control data for lighting four compartments. If the remaining amount of capsule 30 obtained in step 506 is more than 40% and less than or equal to 60%, control unit 116L sets capsule icon 403 including control data for lighting three compartments. If the remaining amount of capsule 30 obtained in step 506 is greater than 20% and less than or equal to 40%, control unit 116L sets capsule icon 403 including control data for lighting two compartments. If the remaining amount of capsule 30 obtained in step 506 is 20% or less, control unit 116L sets capsule icon 403 including control data for lighting one compartment.
  • control unit 116L acquires the remaining battery level (step 508). Since the remaining battery level is stored in the storage unit 114L, the control unit 116L obtains it. Subsequently, the control unit 116L sets the battery icon 404 indicating the remaining battery level acquired in step 508 to the screen data prepared in the RAM (step 509). If the remaining battery power obtained in step 508 is greater than 75%, the controller 116L sets the battery icon 404 including control data for lighting the four compartments. If the remaining battery level obtained in step 508 is greater than 50% and less than or equal to 75%, control unit 116L sets battery icon 404 including control data for lighting the three sections.
  • control unit 116L sets battery icon 404 including control data for lighting two sections. If the remaining battery level obtained in step 508 is 25% or less, control unit 116L sets battery icon 404 including control data for lighting one section.
  • the control unit 116L displays the remaining amount screen 400 obtained by setting the heating mode icon 401, the cartridge icon 402, the capsule icon 403, and the battery icon 404 in the screen data in steps 503, 505, 507, and 509. It is displayed on the display 11A (step 510).
  • the control unit 116L outputs the data of the remaining amount screen 400 to the notification unit 113L, and the notification unit 113L outputs this data to the display 11A, whereby the remaining amount screen 400 is displayed on the display 11A.
  • the heating mode icon 401, cartridge icon 402, capsule icon 403, and battery icon 404 are set in this order, but the order in which these icons are set may be changed. Further, in the above description, it is assumed that the control unit 116L has not transitioned to the locked state. may be displayed. In this case, the lock icon 424 arranged on the lock screen 420 may be arranged on the remaining amount screen 400 .
  • the display control of the display 11A of the aerosol generating device 10 when shifting to the locked state in Embodiment 2 is obtained by adding a step of setting the cartridge icon 402 to the flowchart of FIG.
  • the display control of the display 11A of the aerosol generating device 10 when the locked state is released in the second embodiment is obtained by adding a step of setting the cartridge icon 402 to the flowchart of FIG.
  • a heating mode icon representing the set heating mode of the high mode and the normal mode a cartridge icon representing the remaining amount of the cartridge 20, and a capsule representing the remaining amount of the capsule
  • a remaining battery level screen, a lock screen, and an unlock screen containing an icon and a battery icon representing the remaining battery level are displayed.
  • the liquid aerosol source is heated by the heating unit 121L-1 to generate the aerosol, but the aerosol may be generated by vibrating the liquid aerosol source with a vibrator.
  • the heating unit 121L-1 may be configured as a susceptor made of a conductive material such as metal, and the susceptor may be induction-heated by an electromagnetic induction source to generate an aerosol.
  • the aerosol generator 10 (see FIG. 1) is an electronic cigarette has been described, but it may be a medical inhaler such as a nebulizer. If the aerosol generating device 10 or the like is a nebulizer, the liquid aerosol source or the solid aerosol source may contain a medicament for inhalation by the patient.
  • the cartridge icon is not arranged on the remaining amount screen 200, the lock screen 220, and the unlock screen 240, but the capsule icon is arranged. Further, in the second embodiment described above, both the cartridge icon and the capsule icon are arranged on the remaining amount screen 400 , the lock screen 420 and the unlock screen 440 . However, instead of arranging the capsule icon, the cartridge icon may be arranged on the remaining amount screen, the lock screen, and the unlock screen.
  • the normal mode in which the cartridge 20 is heated and the capsule 30 is not heated and the high mode in which both the cartridge 20 and the capsule 30 are heated are used as heating modes, but the heating mode is not limited to this.
  • a plurality of heating modes including a normal mode and a high mode may be used as the heating mode.
  • the multiple heating modes may include, for example, a mode in which the capsule 30 is heated without heating the cartridge 20 .
  • a plurality of heating modes is an example of a plurality of modes relating to whether or not the first aerosol source is heated by the first heating section and whether or not the second aerosol source is heated by the second heating section.

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