WO2025004180A1 - エアロゾル生成システム、情報処理方法及びプログラム - Google Patents

エアロゾル生成システム、情報処理方法及びプログラム Download PDF

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WO2025004180A1
WO2025004180A1 PCT/JP2023/023794 JP2023023794W WO2025004180A1 WO 2025004180 A1 WO2025004180 A1 WO 2025004180A1 JP 2023023794 W JP2023023794 W JP 2023023794W WO 2025004180 A1 WO2025004180 A1 WO 2025004180A1
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徹 長浜
健太郎 山田
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F40/00—Electrically operated smoking devices; Component parts thereof; Manufacture thereof; Maintenance or testing thereof; Charging means specially adapted therefor
    • A24F40/60—Devices with integrated user interfaces
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
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  • This disclosure relates to an aerosol generation system, an information processing method, and a program.
  • an inhalation device generates an aerosol imparted with a flavor component using a base material containing an aerosol source for generating an aerosol and a flavor source for imparting a flavor component to the generated aerosol.
  • a user can taste the flavor by inhaling the aerosol imparted with a flavor component generated by the inhalation device.
  • the action of a user inhaling an aerosol is hereinafter also referred to as puffing or puffing action.
  • Examples of devices classified as inhalation devices include electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products that are used instead of so-called cigarettes, as well as nebulizers used for medical purposes.
  • An electronic cigarette is an inhalation device that generates an aerosol by atomizing an aerosol source as a liquid.
  • a heated tobacco product is an inhalation device that generates an aerosol by heating a solid that contains an aerosol source.
  • the suction device can store various types of information acquired when the suction device is in use.
  • the following Patent Document 1 discloses a technology for storing information indicating the operating state of the suction device each time the operating state changes.
  • Patent Document 1 the technology disclosed in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 has only recently been developed, and there is still room for improvement in various respects. For example, no consideration was given to the lifespan of the memory unit, which can have a significant impact on the lifespan of the suction device.
  • the present disclosure has been made in light of the above problems, and the purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a mechanism that can improve the quality of the user experience.
  • an aerosol generation system that generates an aerosol using an aerosol source, comprising: a storage unit that stores information; and a control unit that acquires the number of times an operation performed by the aerosol generation system or by a user using the aerosol generation system is performed and stores the number of times in the storage unit, wherein the control unit continues a process of updating the number of times a first operation is performed stored in the storage unit in response to the execution of a first operation, and for each of one or more second operations other than the first operation, continues a process of updating the number of times the second operation is performed stored in the storage unit in response to the execution of the second operation until a predetermined criterion is satisfied, and stops the process after the predetermined criterion is satisfied.
  • the predetermined criteria may include that the correlation between the number of times the first operation is performed and the number of times the second operation is performed is stable.
  • the predetermined criteria may include the second operation being performed a predetermined number of times.
  • the control unit may generate correlation information indicating a correlation between the number of times the first operation is performed and the number of times the second operation is performed, and store the correlation information in the storage unit.
  • the control unit may estimate the number of times the second operation is performed based on the number of times the first operation is performed and the correlation information after stopping the process of updating the number of times the second operation is performed stored in the storage unit in response to the execution of the second operation.
  • the control unit may estimate the number of times the second operation is performed at the time when it is determined that a malfunction has occurred in the aerosol generation system, and store the estimated number of times the second operation is performed in the memory unit.
  • the aerosol generating system may further include a notification unit that notifies information, and the control unit may control the notification unit to notify information based on the estimated number of times the second operation is performed.
  • the control unit may control the notification unit to notify information based on the estimated number of times the second action is performed at a timing according to the second action.
  • the control unit may control whether or not to impose restrictions on the function of the aerosol generation system based on the estimated number of times the second operation is performed.
  • the first operation may be a process in which the aerosol generation system generates an aerosol.
  • the second action may be a user inhaling the aerosol while the aerosol generation system is performing a process of generating the aerosol.
  • the second action may be to charge the aerosol generation system.
  • the aerosol generating system may further include a substrate containing the aerosol source.
  • an information processing method executed by a computer that controls an aerosol generating system that generates an aerosol using an aerosol source including acquiring the number of times an operation performed by the aerosol generating system or by a user using the aerosol generating system is performed and storing the number of times in a memory unit, the storing in the memory unit including continuing a process of updating the number of times the first operation is performed stored in the memory unit in response to the execution of a first operation, and for each of one or more second operations other than the first operation, continuing a process of updating the number of times the second operation is performed stored in the memory unit in response to the execution of the second operation until a predetermined criterion is satisfied, and stopping the process after the predetermined criterion is satisfied.
  • a program causes a computer controlling an aerosol generating system that generates an aerosol using an aerosol source to function as a control unit that acquires the number of times an operation performed by the aerosol generating system or by a user using the aerosol generating system is performed and stores the number of times in a memory unit, and the control unit continues a process of updating the number of times a first operation is performed stored in the memory unit in response to the execution of the first operation, and continues a process of updating the number of times the second operation is performed stored in the memory unit in response to the execution of the second operation for each of one or more second operations other than the first operation until a predetermined criterion is satisfied, and stops the process after the predetermined criterion is satisfied.
  • this disclosure provides a mechanism that can improve the quality of the user experience.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating a first configuration example of a suction device.
  • FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram illustrating a second configuration example of the suction device.
  • FIG. 11 is an overall perspective view of a suction device according to a second configuration example.
  • FIG. 11 is an overall perspective view of a suction device according to a second configuration example in a state in which a stick-shaped substrate is housed.
  • 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of a process for counting the number of heating times and the number of puffs, which is executed by the inhalation device according to the present embodiment.
  • 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of a notification process of information based on the number of puffs, which is executed by the inhalation device according to the present embodiment.
  • the inhalation device is a device that generates a substance to be inhaled by a user.
  • the substance generated by the inhalation device is described as an aerosol.
  • the substance generated by the inhalation device may be a gas.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a first configuration example of an inhalation device.
  • an inhalation device 100A includes a power supply unit 110, a cartridge 120, and a flavor imparting cartridge 130.
  • the power supply unit 110 includes a power supply section 111A, a sensor section 112A, a notification section 113A, a memory section 114A, a communication section 115A, and a control section 116A.
  • the cartridge 120 includes a heating section 121A, a liquid guiding section 122, and a liquid storage section 123.
  • the flavor imparting cartridge 130 includes a flavor source 131 and a mouthpiece 124.
  • An air flow path 180 is formed in the cartridge 120 and the flavor imparting cartridge 130.
  • the power supply unit 111A stores power.
  • the power supply unit 111A supplies power to each component of the suction device 100A based on the control of the control unit 116A.
  • the power supply unit 111A may be configured, for example, by a rechargeable battery such as a lithium ion secondary battery.
  • the sensor unit 112A acquires various information related to the suction device 100A.
  • the sensor unit 112A is configured with a pressure sensor such as a condenser microphone, a flow sensor, or a temperature sensor, and acquires values associated with suction by the user.
  • the sensor unit 112A is configured with an input device such as a button or switch that accepts information input from the user.
  • the notification unit 113A notifies the user of information.
  • the notification unit 113A is composed of, for example, a light-emitting device that emits light, a display device that displays an image, a sound output device that outputs sound, or a vibration device that vibrates.
  • the storage unit 114A stores various information for the operation of the suction device 100A.
  • the storage unit 114A is configured, for example, with a non-volatile storage medium such as a flash memory.
  • the communication unit 115A is a communication interface capable of performing communication conforming to any wired or wireless communication standard.
  • Such communication standards may include, for example, standards using Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy (registered trademark)), NFC (Near Field Communication), or LPWA (Low Power Wide Area).
  • the control unit 116A functions as an arithmetic processing unit and a control unit, and controls the overall operation of the suction device 100A according to various programs.
  • the control unit 116A is realized by an electronic circuit such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or a microprocessor.
  • the liquid storage unit 123 stores the aerosol source.
  • the aerosol source is atomized to generate an aerosol.
  • the aerosol source is, for example, a liquid such as a polyhydric alcohol such as glycerin and propylene glycol, or water.
  • the aerosol source may contain tobacco-derived or non-tobacco-derived flavor components.
  • the aerosol source may contain a medicine.
  • the liquid guide section 122 guides and holds the aerosol source, which is a liquid stored in the liquid storage section 123, from the liquid storage section 123.
  • the liquid guide section 122 is, for example, a wick formed by twisting a fiber material such as glass fiber or a porous material such as porous ceramic. In this case, the aerosol source stored in the liquid storage section 123 is guided by the capillary effect of the wick.
  • the heating unit 121A generates an aerosol by heating the aerosol source and atomizing the aerosol source.
  • the heating unit 121A is configured as a coil and is wound around the liquid guiding unit 122.
  • the heating unit 121A generates heat, the aerosol source held in the liquid guiding unit 122 is heated and atomized, and an aerosol is generated.
  • the heating unit 121A generates heat when power is supplied from the power supply unit 111A.
  • power may be supplied when the sensor unit 112A detects that the user has started inhaling and/or that specific information has been input. Then, power supply may be stopped when the sensor unit 112A detects that the user has stopped inhaling and/or that specific information has been input.
  • the flavor source 131 is a component for imparting flavor components to the aerosol.
  • the flavor source 131 may contain tobacco-derived or non-tobacco-derived flavor components.
  • the air flow path 180 is a flow path for air inhaled by the user.
  • the air flow path 180 has a tubular structure with an air inlet hole 181, which is an entrance of air into the air flow path 180, and an air outlet hole 182, which is an exit of air from the air flow path 180, at both ends.
  • the liquid guide section 122 is arranged on the upstream side (the side closer to the air inlet hole 181), and the flavor source 131 is arranged on the downstream side (the side closer to the air outlet hole 182).
  • the air flowing in from the air inlet hole 181 as the user inhales is mixed with the aerosol generated by the heating section 121A, and as shown by the arrow 190, is transported through the flavor source 131 to the air outlet hole 182.
  • the flavor components contained in the flavor source 131 are imparted to the aerosol.
  • the mouthpiece 124 is a member that is held by the user when inhaling.
  • An air outlet hole 182 is arranged in the mouthpiece 124.
  • the configuration of the suction device 100A is not limited to the above, and various configurations such as those exemplified below are possible.
  • the inhalation device 100A may not include a flavoring cartridge 130.
  • the cartridge 120 is provided with a mouthpiece 124.
  • the suction device 100A may include multiple types of aerosol sources. Multiple types of aerosols generated from the multiple types of aerosol sources may be mixed in the air flow path 180 and undergo a chemical reaction to generate further types of aerosols.
  • the means for atomizing the aerosol source is not limited to heating by the heating unit 121A.
  • the means for atomizing the aerosol source may be vibration atomization or induction heating.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a second configuration example of the suction device.
  • the suction device 100B according to this configuration example includes a power supply unit 111B, a sensor unit 112B, a notification unit 113B, a storage unit 114B, a communication unit 115B, a control unit 116B, a heating unit 121B, a storage unit 140, and a heat insulating unit 144.
  • Each of the power supply unit 111B, the sensor unit 112B, the notification unit 113B, the memory unit 114B, the communication unit 115B, and the control unit 116B is substantially the same as the corresponding components included in the suction device 100A according to the first configuration example.
  • the storage section 140 has an internal space 141 and holds the stick-shaped substrate 150 while storing a part of the stick-shaped substrate 150 in the internal space 141.
  • the storage section 140 has an opening 142 that connects the internal space 141 to the outside, and stores the stick-shaped substrate 150 inserted into the internal space 141 through the opening 142.
  • the storage section 140 is a cylindrical body with the opening 142 and the bottom 143 as its bottom surface, and defines a columnar internal space 141.
  • An air flow path that supplies air to the internal space 141 is connected to the storage section 140.
  • An air inlet hole which is an air inlet to the air flow path, is arranged, for example, on the side of the suction device 100B.
  • An air outlet hole which is an air outlet from the air flow path to the internal space 141, is arranged, for example, on the bottom 143.
  • the stick-type substrate 150 includes a substrate portion 151 and a mouthpiece portion 152.
  • the substrate portion 151 includes an aerosol source.
  • the aerosol source includes a tobacco-derived or non-tobacco-derived flavor component.
  • the aerosol source may include a medicine.
  • the aerosol source may be, for example, a liquid such as a polyhydric alcohol such as glycerin and propylene glycol, and water, which includes a tobacco-derived or non-tobacco-derived flavor component, or may be a solid which includes a tobacco-derived or non-tobacco-derived flavor component.
  • the stick-type substrate 150 When the stick-type substrate 150 is held in the storage portion 140, at least a portion of the substrate portion 151 is stored in the internal space 141, and at least a portion of the mouthpiece portion 152 protrudes from the opening 142.
  • the suction mouth portion 152 protruding from the opening 142 in their mouth and inhales air flows into the internal space 141 via an air flow path (not shown) and reaches the user's mouth together with the aerosol generated from the base portion 151.
  • the heating section 121B is configured in a film shape and is arranged to cover the outer periphery of the storage section 140.
  • the heating section 121B generates heat, the substrate section 151 of the stick-shaped substrate 150 is heated from the outer periphery, and an aerosol is generated.
  • the insulating section 144 prevents heat transfer from the heating section 121B to other components.
  • the insulating section 144 is made of a vacuum insulating material or an aerogel insulating material.
  • the configuration of the suction device 100B is not limited to the above, and various configurations such as those shown below are possible.
  • the heating section 121B may be configured in a blade shape and disposed so as to protrude from the bottom 143 of the storage section 140 into the internal space 141. In that case, the blade-shaped heating section 121B is inserted into the substrate section 151 of the stick-shaped substrate 150 and heats the substrate section 151 of the stick-shaped substrate 150 from the inside. As another example, the heating section 121B may be disposed so as to cover the bottom 143 of the storage section 140. Furthermore, the heating section 121B may be configured as a combination of two or more of a first heating section that covers the outer periphery of the storage section 140, a blade-shaped second heating section, and a third heating section that covers the bottom 143 of the storage section 140.
  • the storage unit 140 may include an opening/closing mechanism, such as a hinge, that opens and closes a portion of the outer shell that forms the internal space 141. The storage unit 140 may then open and close the outer shell to accommodate the stick-shaped substrate 150 inserted into the internal space 141 while clamping it.
  • the heating unit 121B may be provided at the clamping location in the storage unit 140, and may heat the stick-shaped substrate 150 while pressing it.
  • the means for atomizing the aerosol source is not limited to heating by the heating unit 121B.
  • the means for atomizing the aerosol source may be induction heating.
  • the suction device 100B has at least an electromagnetic induction source such as a coil that generates a magnetic field, instead of the heating unit 121B.
  • a susceptor that generates heat by induction heating may be provided in the suction device 100B, or may be included in the stick-shaped substrate 150.
  • the suction device 100B may further include the heating unit 121A, the liquid guide unit 122, the liquid storage unit 123, and the air flow path 180 according to the first configuration example, and the air flow path 180 may supply air to the internal space 141.
  • the mixed fluid of the aerosol and air generated by the heating unit 121A flows into the internal space 141 and is further mixed with the aerosol generated by the heating unit 121B, and reaches the user's oral cavity.
  • FIG. 3 is an overall perspective view of the suction device 100B according to the second configuration example.
  • Fig. 4 is an overall perspective view of the suction device 100B according to the second configuration example in a state in which the stick-type substrate 150 is housed.
  • the inhalation device 100B has a top housing 11A, a bottom housing 11B, a cover 12, a switch 13, a lid portion 14, an air vent 15, and a cap 16.
  • the top housing 11A and the bottom housing 11B are connected to each other to form the outermost outer housing 11 of the inhalation device 100B.
  • the outer housing 11 is sized to fit in the user's hand. When the user uses the inhalation device 100B, the user can hold the inhalation device 100B in their hand and inhale the flavor.
  • the top housing 11A has an opening (not shown), and the cover 12 is coupled to the top housing 11A so as to close the opening.
  • the cover 12 has an opening 142 into which the stick-shaped substrate 150 can be inserted.
  • the lid 14 is configured to open and close the opening 142 of the cover 12. Specifically, the lid 14 is attached to the cover 12 and configured to be movable along the surface of the cover 12 between a first position for closing the opening 142 and a second position for opening the opening 142. This allows the lid 14 to permit or restrict the access of the stick-shaped substrate 150 to the inside of the suction device 100B (the internal space 141 shown in FIG. 2).
  • Moving the lid 14 from a state in which the opening 142 is closed to a state in which the opening 142 is open is also referred to as opening the lid 14.
  • Moving the lid 14 from a state in which the opening 142 is open to a state in which the opening 142 is closed is also referred to as closing the lid 14.
  • the switch 13 is used to switch the operation of the inhalation device 100B on and off.
  • a user can insert the stick-shaped substrate 150 into the internal space 141 through the opening 142 and operate the switch 13 to supply power from the power supply unit 111 to the heating unit 121, thereby heating the stick-shaped substrate 150 without burning it.
  • aerosol imparted with flavor is generated from the aerosol source contained in the stick-shaped substrate 150.
  • the user can inhale the flavored aerosol by inhaling the part of the stick-shaped substrate 150 protruding from the inhalation device 100B (the part shown in FIG. 4, i.e., the mouthpiece 152).
  • the ventilation hole 15 is a ventilation hole for introducing air into the internal space 141. Air taken into the inside of the suction device 100B from the ventilation hole 15 is introduced into the internal space 141, for example, from the bottom 143 of the storage section 140.
  • the cap 16 is configured to be detachable from the bottom housing 11B. When the cap 16 is attached to the bottom housing 11B, the ventilation hole 15 is formed between the bottom housing 11B and the cap 16.
  • the cap 16 may have, for example, a through hole or a notch, not shown.
  • suction device 100 when there is no particular need to distinguish between the suction device 100A and the suction device 100B described above, the alphabets at the end of the reference numerals will be omitted and they will be collectively referred to as suction device 100, and will be described without distinction. Similarly, when there is no particular need to distinguish between components commonly included in the suction device 100A and the suction device 100B, the alphabets at the end of the reference numerals will be omitted and they will be described without distinction.
  • the inhalation device 100 is an example of an aerosol generation system that uses a substrate containing either an aerosol source or a flavor source to generate an aerosol to be inhaled by a user.
  • the flavor source is a component for imparting flavor components to the aerosol.
  • the cartridge 120 and the flavor imparting cartridge 130 are an example of a substrate used by the aerosol generation system.
  • the stick-shaped substrate 150 is an example of a substrate used by the aerosol generation system.
  • the combination of the inhalation device 100 and the stick-shaped substrate 150 may be considered as an aerosol generation system.
  • the control unit 116 controls the operation of the heating unit 121 based on the heating profile.
  • the heating profile is control information for controlling the temperature at which the aerosol source is heated.
  • the heating profile specifies target values of parameters corresponding to the temperature at which the aerosol source is heated.
  • An example of the temperature at which the aerosol source is heated is the temperature of the heating unit 121.
  • An example of the parameter corresponding to the temperature at which the aerosol source is heated is the resistance of the heating unit 121. That is, the heating profile may specify a target value of the resistance of the heating unit 121 (hereinafter also referred to as the target resistance).
  • the resistance of the heating unit 121 changes depending on the temperature of the heating unit 121 (more precisely, the heating resistor constituting the heating unit 121). In the following, as an example, it is assumed that the resistance of the heating unit 121 increases as the temperature of the heating unit 121 increases.
  • the temperature control of the heating section 121 can be achieved, for example, by known feedback control.
  • the feedback control may be, for example, PID control (Proportional-Integral-Differential Controller).
  • the control section 116 can supply power from the power supply section 111 to the heating section 121 in the form of pulses using pulse width modulation (PWM) or pulse frequency modulation (PFM). In this case, the control section 116 can control the temperature of the heating section 121 by adjusting the duty ratio of the power pulse in the feedback control.
  • PWM pulse width modulation
  • PFM pulse frequency modulation
  • the suction device 100 stores information about the use of the suction device 100 in the storage unit 114 for the purpose of investigating the cause of a malfunction, providing some kind of feedback to the user, etc.
  • the storage unit 114 has a lifespan, and after the storage unit 114 reaches the end of its lifespan, it becomes difficult to store new information, making it difficult to continue using the suction device 100. Therefore, the lifespan of the storage unit 114 can also be said to be the lifespan of the suction device 100.
  • the maximum number of times that data can be written to a flash memory which is often used as the storage unit 114, is often around several tens of thousands of times. After the maximum number of times data can be written to the flash memory is reached, the performance of the flash memory deteriorates significantly and the flash memory becomes unusable.
  • the present disclosure provides a mechanism that can extend the lifespan of the memory unit 114 by reducing the number of times data is written to the memory unit 114. This can improve the quality of the user experience by extending the lifespan of the suction device 100.
  • the control unit 116 acquires the number of times an operation is performed by the suction device 100 or by a user who uses the suction device 100, and stores the number in the storage unit 114.
  • the storage unit 114 is a non-volatile storage medium such as a flash memory in which a maximum number of times data can be written is set. With this configuration, it is possible to leave a log of the number of times an operation is performed by the suction device 100 or by a user.
  • control unit 116 continues the process of updating the number of times the first operation has been performed stored in the memory unit 114 each time the first operation is performed.
  • control unit 116 continues the process of updating the number of times the second operation has been performed stored in the memory unit 114 each time a second operation other than the first operation is performed until a predetermined criterion is met, and stops after the predetermined criterion is met.
  • writing to the memory unit 114 for updating the number of times the second operation has been performed can be stopped after the predetermined criterion is met.
  • the predetermined criterion is also referred to as a count stop criterion.
  • updating the number of times the operation has been performed stored in the memory unit 114 is also referred to as counting.
  • the first operation is a process in which the suction device 100 generates an aerosol. That is, the first operation may be performing heating based on a heating profile by the heating unit 121.
  • the number of times that the heating based on the heating profile is performed by the heating unit 121, which is the first operation is also referred to as the number of heating operations. That is, the control unit 116 continues the process of counting the number of heating operations each time heating is performed by the heating unit 121.
  • An example of the second action is when the user inhales the aerosol during the period when the inhalation device 100 is performing the process of generating the aerosol. That is, the second action may be puffing.
  • the execution of a puff can be detected based on the temperature drop of the heating unit 121 accompanying the puffing or the air flowing inside the inhalation device 100 accompanying the puffing.
  • the inhalation device 100A according to the first configuration example typically, one puff is performed per heating.
  • the inhalation device 100B according to the second configuration example typically, several to several dozen puffs are performed per heating.
  • the number of times the user performs puffing which is the second action, is also referred to as the number of puffs. That is, the control unit 116 continues the process of counting the number of puffs each time a puff is performed until the count stop criterion is met, and stops the process after the count stop criterion is met.
  • the count stop criteria may include the number of puffs reaching a predetermined number.
  • the predetermined number is also referred to as the upper count limit.
  • the control unit 116 generates correlation information indicating the correlation between the number of heatings and the number of puffs, and stores it in the memory unit 114.
  • An example of the correlation information may be the coefficient of a function in which the number of heatings is an input and the number of puffs is an output. For example, if there is a linear relationship between the number of heatings and the number of puffs, the correlation information may be a correlation coefficient. With this configuration, even after counting the number of puffs has stopped, it is possible to estimate the number of puffs using the correlation information between the number of heatings and the number of puffs, as described below.
  • the control unit 116 generates correlation information at a timing when it is assumed that the correlation between the number of heating times and the number of puffs is stable.
  • the upper count limit may be set to a value at which it is assumed that the correlation between the number of heating times and the number of puffs is stable at a timing when the number of puffs reaches the upper count limit.
  • the control unit 116 may generate correlation information at a timing when the number of puffs reaches the upper count limit.
  • the control unit 116 estimates the number of puffs based on the number of heatings and correlation information that indicates the correlation between the number of heatings and the number of puffs. With this configuration, it is possible to estimate the number of puffs even after counting the number of puffs has been stopped. This allows, for example, the inhalation device 100 to continue to execute various processes based on the number of puffs, just as it did before counting the number of puffs was stopped, even after counting the number of puffs has been stopped.
  • the notification unit 113 may notify information based on the counted or estimated number of puffs. That is, before the number of puffs reaches the upper count limit, the notification unit 113 may notify information based on the counted number of puffs. On the other hand, after the number of puffs reaches the upper count limit, the notification unit 113 may notify information based on the number of puffs estimated based on the number of heatings. Examples of information based on the number of puffs include the number of puffs themselves and the number of puffs per heating. With this configuration, even after counting the number of puffs is stopped, information based on the number of puffs continues to be notified in the same way as before counting the number of puffs was stopped. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in usability that accompanies stopping counting the number of puffs.
  • the memory unit 114 stores the count number (i.e., the number of heatings itself) for the number of heatings.
  • the memory unit 114 stores the count number (i.e., the number of puffs itself), the upper count limit, a flag indicating whether the count has been stopped, and a correlation coefficient indicating the correlation between the number of heatings for the number of puffs.
  • the number of heatings is counted each time heating is performed.
  • the number of puffs is also counted each time a puff is performed, since the upper limit for the number of puffs has not yet been reached.
  • the control unit 116 stores in the memory unit 114 a flag indicating that the count of the number of puffs has been stopped, and stores the correlation coefficient of 8, calculated by dividing the number of puffs (2000) by the number of heatings (250).
  • control unit 116 can estimate that the number of puffs is 2400 by multiplying the number of heatings, 300, by the correlation coefficient of 8.
  • the control unit 116 can estimate the number of puffs with a fairly accurate accuracy based on the number of heatings, which continues to be counted permanently even after counting the number of puffs has stopped. With this configuration, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the usability of the inhalation device 100 while suppressing the number of writes to the memory unit 114. Furthermore, by suppressing the number of writes, it is possible to suppress performance deterioration of the memory unit 114, thereby extending the life of the memory unit 114 and further extending the life of the inhalation device 100. In this way, the inhalation device 100 according to this embodiment can improve the quality of the user experience by extending the life of the inhalation device 100 while suppressing deterioration in usability.
  • FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the process for counting the number of heatings and the number of puffs executed by the inhalation device 100 according to this embodiment.
  • the control unit 116 executes heating by the heating unit 121 (step S102). For example, when a user operation instructing the start of heating is detected, the control unit 116 controls the heating unit 121 to execute heating based on a heating profile. Examples of user operations instructing the start of heating include pressing the switch 13, puffing, and inserting the stick-shaped substrate 150 into the storage unit 140.
  • control unit 116 updates the number of heating times stored in the memory unit 114 (step S104). For example, the control unit 116 increments the number of heating times stored in the memory unit 114.
  • control unit 116 determines whether the number of puffs has reached the upper count limit (step S106). For example, the control unit 116 determines whether a flag indicating that the counting of the number of puffs has been stopped is stored in the memory unit 114.
  • step S106 If it is determined that the number of puffs has reached the upper count limit (step S106: YES), the control unit 116 does not update the number of puffs even if a puff is detected (step S108). In other words, the control unit 116 does not write information to the memory unit 114.
  • step S106 determines that the number of puffs has not reached the upper count limit.
  • the control unit 116 updates the number of puffs each time a puff is detected (step S110). For example, the control unit 116 increments the number of puffs stored in the memory unit 114 each time a puff is detected.
  • FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of a process for notifying information based on the number of puffs executed by the inhalation device 100 according to this embodiment.
  • control unit 116 determines whether the number of puffs has reached the upper count limit (step S202).
  • step S202 If it is determined that the number of puffs has reached the upper count limit (step S202: YES), the control unit 116 estimates the number of puffs based on the number of heatings and a correlation coefficient indicating the correlation between the number of heatings and the number of puffs (step S204).
  • control unit 116 controls the notification unit 113 to notify information based on the estimated number of puffs (step S206).
  • control unit 116 controls the notification unit 113 to notify information based on the number of puffs stored in the memory unit 114 (step S208).
  • the puff count stop criterion may include that the correlation between the heating count and the puff count has stabilized.
  • the control unit 116 may repeatedly calculate the correlation coefficient between the heating count and the puff count at a predetermined period, and stop counting the puff count when the correlation coefficient obtained by the repeated calculations has converged. According to this configuration, the puff count can be stopped before the puff count reaches the upper count limit. Therefore, it is possible to further suppress the number of writes to the memory unit 114 and further extend the life of the memory unit 114.
  • the second action is a puff
  • the present disclosure is not limited to such an example.
  • the second action is not limited to one.
  • the number of times the second action is performed may be counted, and the count of the number of times the second action is performed may be stopped according to a count stop criterion.
  • the count stop criterion is set for each of one or more second actions.
  • Correlation information may also be generated and stored for each of one or more second actions.
  • the second operation may be charging the inhalation device 100.
  • the inhalation device 100 may be charged via a charging cable such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) or by contactless power supply.
  • the control unit 116 may count the number of charging times each time charging is performed. However, the control unit 116 may continue the process of counting the number of charging times each time charging is performed until a count stop criterion is met, and may stop the process after the count stop criterion is met.
  • the generation and storage of correlation information indicating the correlation between the number of heating times and the number of charging times, the estimation of the number of charging times based on the correlation information, and various processes based on the estimated number of charging times may be performed in the same manner as the process described above with respect to the number of puffs. In particular, a specific example of the process performed based on the estimated number of charging times will be described below.
  • the notification unit 113 may notify information based on the counted or estimated number of charging times. That is, before the number of charging times reaches the count upper limit number, the notification unit 113 may notify information based on the counted number of charging times. On the other hand, after the number of charging times reaches the count upper limit number, the notification unit 113 may notify information based on the number of charging times estimated based on the number of heating times. As an example, the control unit 116 may stop counting the number of charging times when the number of charging times reaches 100 times.
  • the notification unit 113 configured as an LED may emit yellow light when the estimated number of charging times reaches 200 times, emit orange light when it reaches 400 times, and emit red light when it reaches 600 times.
  • the emission of yellow light indicates that the deterioration of the power supply unit 111 is progressing.
  • the emission of orange light indicates that it is recommended to replace the power supply unit 111 or replace the suction device 100.
  • the emission of red light indicates that it is necessary to replace the power supply unit 111 or replace the suction device 100.
  • the notification unit 113 may notify the user of the deterioration state of the power supply unit 111, i.e., information indicating the lifespan of the suction device 100, as information based on the number of charges. This can prompt the user to replace the power supply unit 111 or replace the suction device 100, thereby realizing safe use of the suction device 100.
  • the form of notification is not limited to light emission, and various forms such as vibration, sound, or transmission of information to an external terminal such as a smartphone can be adopted.
  • the control unit 116 may control whether or not to impose restrictions on the functions of the suction device 100 based on the estimated number of times of charging. As an example, when the estimated number of times of charging reaches 200, the control unit 116 may determine that the power supply unit 111 has reached the end of its life and disable the suction device 100. Disabling the suction device 100 includes at least disabling heating by the heating unit 121, and may further include disabling execution of various functions such as charging. As another example, the control unit 116 may disable a heating profile in which a relatively high temperature is set and enable a heating profile in which a relatively low temperature is set. As another example, the control unit 116 may deactivate a wireless communication function such as BLE or suppress transmission power. With this configuration, the load on the power supply unit 111 can be suppressed to realize safe use of the suction device 100.
  • a wireless communication function such as BLE or suppress transmission power.
  • the second operation may be opening and closing the lid 14.
  • the lid 14 is typically opened when the inhalation device 100 is started to be used, and closed when the inhalation device 100 is finished to be used.
  • the control unit 116 may count the number of openings and closings each time the lid 14 is opened and closed. However, the control unit 116 may continue the process of counting the number of openings and closings each time the lid 14 is opened and closed until a count stop criterion is satisfied, and may stop the process after the count stop criterion is satisfied.
  • the generation and storage of correlation information indicating the correlation between the number of heatings and the number of openings and closings, the estimation of the number of openings and closings based on the correlation information, and various processes based on the estimated number of openings and closings may be performed in the same manner as the processes described above for the number of puffs or the number of chargings.
  • the control unit 116 only needs to update the number of executions of the first operation in response to the execution of the first operation, and the update frequency is not limited to once per operation.
  • the number of heating operations may be written to the flash memory every 10 times heating is executed, and the number of heating operations during that time may be temporarily stored in a volatile storage medium such as a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory). The same applies to the number of executions of the second operation.
  • control unit 116 only needs to update the number of executions of the second operation in response to the execution of the second operation until the count stop criterion is satisfied, and the update frequency is not limited to once per operation. With this configuration, it is possible to further suppress the number of writes to the storage unit 114 and further extend the life of the storage unit 114.
  • the control unit 116 may estimate the number of times the second operation is performed at a timing corresponding to the second operation. That is, the timing for estimating the number of times the second operation is performed may differ for each second operation. As an example, the timing for estimating the number of puffs may be the timing when the number of heating times reaches a multiple of 100. As another example, the timing for estimating the number of charging times may be the timing when the number of heating times reaches a multiple of 200. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the control unit 116.
  • the control unit 116 may also estimate the number of times the second operation is performed at the timing when it is determined that a malfunction has occurred in the suction device 100. The control unit 116 may then store the estimated number of times the second operation is performed in the memory unit 114. In particular, it is desirable that the number of times the second operation is performed related to the malfunction that has occurred be estimated and stored. As an example, when a sensor that detects puffs breaks down, the control unit 116 may estimate the number of puffs and store the estimated number of puffs in the memory unit 114. As another example, when an opening and closing mechanism of the lid unit 14 breaks down, the control unit 116 may estimate the number of openings and closings and store the estimated number of openings and closings in the memory unit 114.
  • the control unit 116 may estimate that the number of opening and closing times at the time the malfunction occurred was 462 times by multiplying the number of heating times, 420, by the correlation coefficient of 1.1. The control unit 116 may then store the estimated number of opening and closing times at the time the malfunction occurred, 462 times, in the memory unit 114.
  • the timing for the notification unit 113 to notify the information based on the number of times the second operation is performed is a timing at which the user can easily recognize the notified information.
  • the notification unit 113 may notify the information based on the number of times the second operation is performed when the lid unit 14 is opened.
  • the notification unit 113 may notify the information based on the number of times the second operation is performed when a user operation instructing the heating unit 121 to start heating is detected.
  • the notification unit 113 may notify the information based on the number of times the second operation is performed when a user operation instructing the start of charging is detected.
  • An example of a user operation instructing the start of charging is connecting an external power source and the suction device 100 via a charging cable.
  • the notification unit 113 may notify the information based on the number of times the second operation is performed at one or more of a plurality of timings including the above-mentioned timings.
  • the notification unit 113 may notify information based on the estimated number of times the second operation has been performed at a timing corresponding to the second operation. That is, the timing for notifying the information based on the number of times the second operation has been performed may differ for each second operation.
  • the timing for notifying the information based on the number of puffs may be the timing when a user operation is detected that instructs the heating unit 121 to start heating.
  • the timing for notifying the information based on the number of charges may be the timing when a user operation is detected that instructs the heating unit 121 to start charging.
  • information based on the estimated number of times the second operation is performed does not need to be notified.
  • information based on the number of times the lid portion 14 is opened and closed, the main purpose of which is to be recorded as a log when a malfunction occurs does not need to be notified.
  • this configuration only information that should be notified to the user can be notified, and notification to the user of information that does not need to be notified can be omitted. This makes it possible to improve usability.
  • information based on the number of puffs also does not need to be notified.
  • deterioration of the power supply unit 111 is determined based on the number of times it is charged
  • the present disclosure is not limited to such an example.
  • deterioration of the heating unit 121 may be determined based on the number of times it is heated
  • deterioration of a sensor that detects puffs may be determined based on the number of times it is puffed
  • deterioration of the opening and closing mechanism of the lid unit 14 may be determined based on the number of times it is opened and closed. The lifespan of the suction device 100 may then be determined based on these.
  • the number of heating times may be counted for each heating profile used for heating. For example, the number of heating times when a heating profile in which a relatively high temperature is set is used and the number of heating times when a heating profile in which a relatively low temperature is set is used may be counted separately. In this case, correlation information showing the correlation between the number of heating times and the number of times other operations such as the number of puffs are performed may also be generated and stored for each heating profile used for heating. With this configuration, it is possible to further improve the accuracy of estimating the number of puffs, etc. Furthermore, it is possible to more accurately determine the lifespan of the suction device 100.
  • the storage unit 114 may be any storage medium in which a maximum number of write operations is set, and may be configured as, for example, an HDD (Hard Disc Drive) or SSD (Solid State Drive).
  • HDD Hard Disc Drive
  • SSD Solid State Drive
  • the functional configuration of the suction device 100 may be included in another device.
  • a charging device that charges the suction device 100.
  • the charging device has a mechanism that allows the suction device 100 to be attached and detached, and can charge the suction device 100 or transmit and receive information between the suction device 100 and the charging device when the suction device 100 is connected.
  • the charging device may have a wireless communication function and may relay the transmission and reception of information between the suction device 100 and a device such as a smartphone.
  • the charging device may have a memory function and may store information received from the suction device 100 or to be transmitted to the suction device 100.
  • a combination of the suction device 100 and the above-mentioned charging device may be regarded as an aerosol generation system.
  • charging the suction device 100 may refer to connecting the suction device 100 and the charging device to charge the suction device 100.
  • charging the suction device 100 may be a concept that includes connecting the charging device to an external power source to charge the charging device. That is, the number of times the suction device 100 has been charged may be counted as the number of times it has been charged, or the number of times the charging device has been charged may be counted as the number of times it has been charged.
  • the series of processes performed by each device described in this specification may be realized using software, hardware, or a combination of software and hardware.
  • the programs constituting the software are stored in advance, for example, in a recording medium (more specifically, a non-transient storage medium readable by a computer) provided inside or outside each device.
  • a recording medium more specifically, a non-transient storage medium readable by a computer
  • Each program is loaded into a RAM (Random Access Memory) when executed by a computer that controls each device described in this specification, and is executed by a processing circuit such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit).
  • the recording medium is, for example, a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, a flash memory, etc.
  • the computer program may be distributed, for example, via a network without using a recording medium.
  • the computer may be an application-specific integrated circuit such as an ASIC (application specific integrated circuit), a general-purpose processor that executes functions by reading a software program, or a computer on a server used in cloud computing.
  • ASIC application specific integrated circuit
  • the series of processes performed by each device described in this specification may be processed in a centralized manner by a single computer, or may be processed in a distributed manner by multiple computers.
  • two or more communication means present in one device may be physically realized by a single medium.
  • An aerosol generation system that generates an aerosol using an aerosol source, comprising: A storage unit that stores information; a control unit that acquires the number of times an action is performed by the aerosol generation system or by a user who uses the aerosol generation system, and stores the number of times the action is performed in the memory unit; Equipped with The control unit is continuing a process of updating the number of times the first operation is performed, which is stored in the storage unit, in response to the execution of the first operation; for each of one or more second actions other than the first action, a process of updating the number of times the second action is performed, which is stored in the storage unit, in response to the execution of the second action is continued until a predetermined criterion is satisfied, and the process is stopped after the predetermined criterion is satisfied.
  • Aerosol generation systems (2) the predetermined criterion includes that a correlation between the number of times the first action is performed and the number of times the second action is performed has stabilized; The aerosol generating system described in (1) above. (3) The predetermined criterion includes that the number of times the second operation is performed reaches a predetermined number. The aerosol generation system described in (1) or (2). (4) The control unit generates correlation information indicating a correlation between the number of times the first operation is performed and the number of times the second operation is performed, and stores the correlation information in the storage unit. An aerosol generation system described in any one of (1) to (3).
  • the control unit after stopping a process of updating the number of times the second operation is performed stored in the storage unit in response to the execution of the second operation, estimates the number of times the second operation is performed based on the number of times the first operation is performed and the correlation information.
  • the control unit estimates the number of times the second operation is performed at a timing when it is determined that a malfunction has occurred in the aerosol generation system, and stores the estimated number of times the second operation is performed in the storage unit.
  • the aerosol generation system further includes a notification unit that notifies information, The control unit controls the notification unit to notify information based on the estimated number of times the second action is performed.
  • the control unit controls the notification unit to notify information based on the estimated number of times the second action is performed at a timing corresponding to the second action.
  • the control unit controls whether or not to impose a restriction on a function of the aerosol generation system based on the estimated number of times the second operation is executed.
  • the first operation is a process in which the aerosol generation system generates an aerosol;
  • the second action being a user inhaling the aerosol while the aerosol generation system is performing a process of generating the aerosol;
  • the second action being to charge the aerosol generation system;
  • the aerosol generating system further comprises a substrate containing the aerosol source.
  • a computer-implemented information processing method for controlling an aerosol generating system that generates an aerosol using an aerosol source comprising: acquiring the number of times an action is performed by the aerosol generation system or by a user using the aerosol generation system, and storing the number of times the action is performed in a memory unit; Including, The storing in the storage unit includes: continuing a process of updating the number of times the first operation is performed, which is stored in the storage unit, in response to the execution of the first operation; for each of one or more second actions other than the first action, continuing a process of updating the number of times the second action is performed, which is stored in the storage unit, in response to the execution of the second action until a predetermined criterion is satisfied, and stopping the process after the predetermined criterion is satisfied.
  • a computer that controls an aerosol generating system that generates an aerosol using an aerosol source, a control unit that acquires the number of times an action is performed by the aerosol generation system or by a user who uses the aerosol generation system and stores the number of times the action is performed in a memory unit; Function as a The control unit is continuing a process of updating the number of times the first operation is performed, which is stored in the storage unit, in response to the execution of the first operation; for each of one or more second actions other than the first action, a process of updating the number of times the second action is performed, which is stored in the storage unit, in response to the execution of the second action is continued until a predetermined criterion is satisfied, and the process is stopped after the predetermined criterion is satisfied. program.
  • suction device 110 power supply unit 111 power supply section 112 sensor section 113 notification section 114 memory section 115 communication section 116 control section 120 cartridge 121 heating section 122 liquid guide section 123 liquid storage section 124 mouthpiece 130 flavoring cartridge 131 flavor source 140 storage section 141 internal space 142 opening 143 bottom section 144 heat insulating section 150 stick-shaped substrate 151 substrate section 152 suction mouth section 180 air flow path 181 air inlet hole 182 air outlet hole 11 outer housing 12 cover 13 switch 14 lid section 15 vent 16 cap

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