JP7549039B2 - Suction device, terminal device, and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a suction device, a terminal device, and a program.

Inhalation devices, such as electronic cigarettes and nebulizers, that generate a substance to be inhaled by a user are in widespread use. For example, an inhalation device generates an aerosol imparted with a flavor component using a substrate that includes 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 the flavor component generated by the inhalation device.

In recent years, there has been a study on providing various services by equipping suction devices with communication functions and allowing the suction devices to communicate with terminal devices such as smartphones. For example, the following Patent Document 1 discloses a technology in which the usage history of a suction device is displayed on a terminal device based on information received from the suction device.

International Publication No. 2020/006311

If the suction device is over-discharged or the remaining power level is low, the operation of the suction device may become unstable. However, this point was not considered at all in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in consideration of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a mechanism that can maintain a certain level of reliability regarding the information stored in the suction device even if the operation of the suction device becomes unstable.

In order to solve the above problems, according to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided an suction device comprising a generation unit that generates an aerosol using a substrate, a memory unit that stores information, a power supply unit that accumulates and supplies power for the operation of the suction device, and a control unit that controls the operation of the suction device, wherein the control unit stores log information in the memory unit, which is information obtained when a predetermined operation related to the suction device is performed, and executes a predetermined process on the log information stored in the memory unit when the remaining power of the power supply unit falls below a threshold.

The specified processing may involve assigning a specified flag to the log information stored in the memory unit.

The suction device may further include a communication unit that communicates with other devices, and the control unit may control the communication unit to transmit the log information stored in the memory unit together with the specified flag that has been assigned to it.

The control unit may delete the log information to which the specified flag has been assigned from the memory unit when charging of the power supply unit is started as a trigger.

The control unit may be triggered by the start of charging of the power supply unit to delete information contained in the log information to which the specified flag has been assigned, the information indicating the time at which the log information was obtained.

The specified processing may be to delete information contained in the log information indicating the time when the log information was obtained.

The specified processing may be to delete the log information from the memory unit.

The control unit may change the counter value each time a unit time elapses, and the log information may include the counter value at a first timing when the specified operation was performed as information indicating the time when the specified operation was performed.

The suction device may further include a communication unit that communicates with other devices, and the communication unit may transmit the log information stored in the memory unit at a second timing and transmit the value of the counter at the second timing.

The specified operation may include an operation in which the generation unit starts generating an aerosol.

The predetermined action may include a user inhaling an aerosol.

The specified operation may include an operation of charging the power supply unit.

The control unit may permit generation of an aerosol when a first condition is satisfied, and the specified operation may include an operation that satisfies the first condition.

The control unit may prohibit the generation of aerosol when a second condition is satisfied, and the specified operation may include an operation that satisfies the second condition.

In addition, in order to solve the above problem, according to another aspect of the present invention, a terminal device is provided that includes a communication unit that communicates with other devices, and a control unit that performs different processing on log information received by the communication unit and acquired by the suction device when a predetermined operation related to the suction device that generates an aerosol using a substrate is performed, depending on whether a predetermined flag is assigned to the log information.

The terminal device may further include a memory unit for storing information, and the control unit may discard the log information to which the specified flag has been assigned and store the log information to which the specified flag has not been assigned in the memory unit.

The terminal device may further include an output unit that outputs information, and the control unit may control the output unit to output the log information in different forms depending on whether or not the specified flag has been assigned.

The control unit may also control the output unit to output information indicating that information indicating the time when the log information to which the specified flag is assigned was acquired is not accurate.

The suction device may change the counter value each time a unit time elapses, the log information includes the counter value at a first timing when the specified operation is performed, the communication unit receives the counter value at a second timing when the suction device transmits the log information, and the control unit may calculate the time corresponding to the first timing based on the counter value at the first timing, the counter value at the second timing, and the time when the communication unit received the log information.

In addition, in order to solve the above problem, according to another aspect of the present invention, a program is provided to cause a computer controlling a terminal device that communicates with other devices to execute different processing on log information received by the terminal device and acquired by the suction device when a predetermined operation related to the suction device that generates an aerosol using a substrate is performed, depending on whether a predetermined flag is assigned to the log information.

As described above, the present invention provides a mechanism that can maintain a certain level of reliability regarding the information stored in the suction device even if the operation of the suction device becomes unstable.

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. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a system according to an embodiment of the present invention. 11 is a sequence diagram showing an example of a flow of processing related to log information executed in the system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a flow of processing related to log information executed in the suction device 100 according to the present embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a flow of processing related to log information executed in the terminal device 200 according to the present embodiment.

A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this specification and drawings, components having substantially the same functional configuration are designated by the same reference numerals to avoid redundant description.

In addition, in this specification and drawings, elements having substantially the same functional configuration may be distinguished by adding different letters after the same reference numeral. For example, multiple elements having substantially the same functional configuration may be distinguished as necessary, such as suction devices 100A and 100B. However, if there is no need to particularly distinguish between multiple elements having substantially the same functional configuration, only the same reference numeral may be used. For example, if there is no need to particularly distinguish between suction devices 100A and 100B, they will simply be referred to as suction device 100.

<<1. Configuration example of suction device>>
The inhalation device is a device that generates a substance to be inhaled by a user. In the following description, the substance generated by the inhalation device is described as an aerosol. Alternatively, the substance generated by the inhalation device may be a gas.

(1) First Configuration Example Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a first configuration example of an inhalation device. As shown in Fig. 1, an inhalation device 100A according to this configuration example includes a power supply unit 110, a cartridge 120, and a flavoring cartridge 130. The power supply unit 110 includes a power supply 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 flavoring cartridge 130 includes a flavor source 131 and a mouthpiece 124. An air flow path 180 is formed in the cartridge 120 and the flavoring cartridge 130.

The power supply unit 111A stores power. The power supply unit 111A supplies power to each component of the suction device 100A under 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. As one example, the sensor unit 112A is configured with a pressure sensor such as a microphone capacitor, a flow sensor, or a temperature sensor, and acquires values associated with suction by the user. As another example, the sensor unit 112A is configured with an input device that accepts information input from the user, such as a button or switch.

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 memory unit 114A stores various information for the operation of the suction device 100A. The memory unit 114A is configured, for example, by 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 a communication standard may be, for example, Wi-Fi (registered trademark) or Bluetooth (registered trademark).

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 electronic circuits such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a microprocessor.

The liquid storage unit 123 stores the aerosol source. The aerosol source is atomized to generate an aerosol. The aerosol source is a liquid such as, for example, a polyhydric alcohol such as glycerin and propylene glycol, and water. The aerosol source may contain a tobacco-derived or non-tobacco-derived flavor component. When the inhalation device 100A is a medical inhaler such as a nebulizer, 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. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the heating unit 121A is configured as a coil and is wound around the liquid guide unit 122. When the heating unit 121A generates heat, the aerosol source held in the liquid guide 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. As an example, 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 include 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. In the middle of the air flow path 180, 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 due to the user's inhalation 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. When the mixed fluid of the aerosol and the air passes through the flavor source 131, 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 user can take in the mixed fluid of the aerosol and air into the oral cavity by holding the mouthpiece 124 in their mouth and inhaling.

The above describes an example of the configuration of the suction device 100A. Of course, the configuration of the suction device 100A is not limited to the above, and various configurations such as those shown below may be used.

As an example, the inhalation device 100A may not include a flavoring cartridge 130. In that case, the cartridge 120 is provided with a mouthpiece 124.

As another example, the inhalation 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.

In addition, the means for atomizing the aerosol source is not limited to heating by the heating unit 121A. For example, the means for atomizing the aerosol source may be vibration atomization or induction heating.

(2) Second Configuration Example Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a second configuration example of the suction device. As shown in Fig. 2, the suction device 100B according to this configuration example includes a power supply unit 111B, a sensor unit 112B, a notification unit 113B, a storage unit 114B, a communication unit 115B, a control unit 116B, a heating unit 121B, a holding unit 140, and a 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 identical to the corresponding components included in the suction device 100A relating to the first configuration example.

The holding part 140 has an internal space 141, and holds the stick-shaped substrate 150 while accommodating a part of the stick-shaped substrate 150 in the internal space 141. The holding part 140 has an opening 142 that connects the internal space 141 to the outside, and holds the stick-shaped substrate 150 inserted into the internal space 141 from the opening 142. For example, the holding part 140 is a cylindrical body with the opening 142 and the bottom part 143 as the bottom surface, and defines a columnar internal space 141. The holding part 140 also has the function of defining a flow path for air to be supplied to the stick-shaped substrate 150. An air inlet hole, which is the entrance of air to such a flow path, is arranged in, for example, the bottom part 143. On the other hand, an air outlet hole, which is the exit of air from such a flow path, is the opening 142.

The stick-shaped substrate 150 includes a substrate portion 151 and a suction mouth portion 152. The substrate portion 151 includes an aerosol source. In this configuration example, the aerosol source is not limited to a liquid, but may be a solid. When the stick-shaped substrate 150 is held by the holding portion 140, at least a portion of the substrate portion 151 is contained in the internal space 141, and at least a portion of the suction mouth portion 152 protrudes from the opening 142. When the user holds the suction mouth portion 152 protruding from the opening 142 in his/her mouth and sucks, air flows into the internal space 141 from an air inlet hole (not shown) and reaches the user's mouth together with the aerosol generated from the substrate portion 151.

The heating unit 121B has a configuration similar to that of the heating unit 121A according to the first configuration example. However, in the example shown in FIG. 2, the heating unit 121B is configured in a film shape and is arranged to cover the outer periphery of the holding unit 140. When the heating unit 121B generates heat, the substrate unit 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. For example, the insulating section 144 is made of a vacuum insulating material or an aerogel insulating material.

The above describes an example of the configuration of the suction device 100B. Of course, the configuration of the suction device 100B is not limited to the above, and can take various configurations, such as those shown below.

As one example, the heating unit 121B may be configured in a blade shape and arranged to protrude from the bottom 143 of the holding unit 140 into the internal space 141. In that case, the blade-shaped heating unit 121B is inserted into the substrate 151 of the stick-shaped substrate 150 and heats the substrate 151 of the stick-shaped substrate 150 from the inside. As another example, the heating unit 121B may be arranged to cover the bottom 143 of the holding unit 140. Furthermore, the heating unit 121B may be configured as a combination of two or more of a first heating unit covering the outer periphery of the holding unit 140, a blade-shaped second heating unit, and a third heating unit covering the bottom 143 of the holding unit 140.

As another example, the holding 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 holding unit 140 may then clamp the stick-shaped substrate 150 inserted into the internal space 141 by opening and closing the outer shell. In this case, the heating unit 121B may be provided at the clamping location in the holding unit 140, and may heat the stick-shaped substrate 150 while pressing it.

In addition, the means for atomizing the aerosol source is not limited to heating by the heating unit 121B. For example, the means for atomizing the aerosol source may be induction heating.

In addition, 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 outlet hole 182 of the air flow path 180 may also serve as an air inlet hole to the internal space 141. In this case, the mixed fluid of the aerosol and air generated by the heating unit 121A flows into the internal space 141 and is further mixed with the aerosol generated by the heating unit 121B, and reaches the user's oral cavity.

<<2. First embodiment>>
(1) System Configuration Example Fig. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the system 1 according to this embodiment. As shown in Fig. 3, the system 1 includes a suction device 100 and a terminal device 200.

-Configuration of the inhalation device 100 The inhalation device 100 according to the present embodiment generates an aerosol to be inhaled by a user using a substrate. The heating unit 121 is an example of a generating unit that generates an aerosol using a substrate. The cartridge 120 and the flavoring cartridge 130 in the first configuration example, and the stick-shaped substrate 150 in the second configuration example are examples of substrates in the present embodiment. The inhalation device 100 generates an aerosol using a substrate attached to the inhalation device 100. In the first configuration example, the cartridge 120 and the flavoring cartridge 130 connected to the power supply unit 110 are an example of a substrate attached to the inhalation device 100. In the second configuration example, the stick-shaped substrate 150 inserted into the inhalation device 100 is an example of a substrate attached to the inhalation device 100.

The heating unit 121 may heat the aerosol source as a liquid induced from the substrate. For example, the suction device 100 may generate an aerosol by heating the aerosol source induced from the liquid storage unit 123 by the liquid guiding unit 122, as described in the first configuration example.

The heating unit 121 may heat a substrate containing the aerosol source and formed into a predetermined shape. One example of the predetermined shape is a stick shape. For example, the suction device 100 may generate an aerosol by heating the stick-shaped substrate 150 as described in the second configuration example. Another example of the predetermined shape is a card shape. Another example of the predetermined shape is a cube shape.

The suction device 100 may have any of the first and second configuration examples described above. In the following, for ease of explanation, an example in which the suction device 100 has the second configuration example will be mainly described. In addition, in the following, the user inhaling the aerosol generated by the suction device 100 will also be referred to simply as "suction" or "puffing." In addition, in the following, the action of the user inhaling will also be referred to as a puffing action.

-Configuration of Terminal Device 200 The terminal device 200 is a device used by a user of the suction device 100. For example, the terminal device 200 is configured by any information processing device such as a smartphone, a tablet terminal, or a wearable device. As shown in Fig. 3, the terminal device 200 includes an input unit 210, an output unit 220, a communication unit 230, a storage unit 240, and a control unit 250.

The input unit 210 has a function of accepting input of various information. The input unit 210 may include an input device that accepts input of information from a user. Examples of the input device include a button, a keyboard, a touch panel, and a microphone. In addition, the input unit 210 may include various sensors such as an image sensor.

The output unit 220 has a function of outputting information. The output unit 220 may include an output device that outputs information to the user. Examples of the output device include a display device that displays information, a light-emitting device that emits light, a vibration device that vibrates, and a sound output device that outputs sound. An example of a display device is a display. An example of a light-emitting device is an LED (Light Emitting Diode). An example of a vibration device is an eccentric motor. An example of a sound output device is a speaker. The output unit 220 notifies the user of the information by outputting the information input from the control unit 250.

The communication unit 230 is a communication interface for transmitting and receiving information between the terminal device 200 and other devices. The communication unit 230 performs communication conforming to any wired or wireless communication standard. Such communication standards may include, for example, USB (Universal Serial Bus), Wi-Fi (registered trademark), or Bluetooth (registered trademark).

The memory unit 240 stores various information. The memory unit 240 is configured, for example, by a non-volatile storage medium such as a flash memory.

The control unit 250 functions as a calculation processing device or control device, and controls the overall operation of the terminal device 200 according to various programs. The control unit 250 is realized by, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an electronic circuit such as a microprocessor. In addition, the control unit 250 may include a ROM (Read Only Memory) that stores the programs and calculation parameters to be used, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) that temporarily stores parameters that change as appropriate. The terminal device 200 executes various processes based on the control of the control unit 250. The processing of information input by the input unit 210, the output of information by the output unit 220, the transmission and reception of information by the communication unit 230, and the storage and reading of information by the storage unit 240 are examples of processes controlled by the control unit 250. Other processes executed by the terminal device 200, such as the input of information to each component and processing based on information output from each component, are also controlled by the control unit 250.

The functions of the control unit 250 may be realized using an application. The application may be pre-installed or may be downloaded. The functions of the control unit 250 may be realized by PWA (Progressive Web Apps).

- Communication between devices The suction device 100 is capable of communicating with other devices. The communication link used for communication between the suction device 100 and other devices may be wireless or wired. In this embodiment, the communication link will be described as being wireless.

In particular, the suction device 100 establishes a connection with another paired device and transmits and receives information. Pairing is a process in which two devices exchange and store information with each other. One example of the information exchanged is the other party's identification information, such as the SSID (Service Set Identifier), and information regarding the encryption key used to encrypt the information transmitted and received.

The suction device 100 and the terminal device 200 first perform pairing, and then transmit and receive information. It is preferable that the wireless communication standard used for wireless communication between the suction device 100 and the terminal device 200 is a short-range wireless communication standard such as Bluetooth. In that case, when the suction device 100 and the terminal device 200 are located within a range where short-range wireless communication is possible, they can establish a connection and communicate. In the following, it is assumed that the suction device 100 and the terminal device 200 communicate in accordance with BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy (registered trademark)).

(2) Lock Function The suction device 100 has a lock function. The lock function is a function for controlling whether or not heating is performed by the heating unit 121. Hereinafter, prohibiting heating by the heating unit 121 is also referred to as locking. Allowing heating by the heating unit 121 is also referred to as unlocking.

When the lock is released and a user operation is performed to instruct the start of heating, the suction device 100 starts heating using the heating unit 121. One example of an operation to instruct the start of heating is pressing a button provided on the suction device 100. On the other hand, when the lock is engaged and a user operation is performed to instruct the start of heating, the suction device 100 does not start heating using the heating unit 121. With this configuration, when the lock is engaged, heating using the heating unit 121 does not start even if the button is accidentally pressed, for example, inside a bag, so that the safety of using the suction device 100 can be improved.

The suction device 100 releases the lock when a first condition is satisfied. When multiple first conditions are set, the suction device 100 may release the lock when any one of the multiple first conditions is satisfied.

The first condition may include the detection of an operation corresponding to a first operation pattern that is set in advance. The operation pattern is a combination of operations on an operation unit that is provided on the suction device 100 and can accept physical operations. As an example, the suction device 100 may be provided with a button and a slider that opens and closes the opening 142 as an operation unit. In that case, the first operation pattern is set by a combination of pressing the button and an operation that opens and closes the opening 142. With this configuration, the lock is not released unless an operation corresponding to the first operation pattern is performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent misuse by people other than the user, for example, children, and therefore it is possible to improve the safety of using the suction device 100.

The first condition may include that the suction device 100 and the terminal device 200 are communicating with each other. Here, an example of the suction device 100 and the terminal device 200 communicating with each other is that a connection based on a short-range wireless communication standard such as BLE is established between the suction device 100 and the terminal device 200. According to this configuration, the lock is released only when the suction device 100 and the terminal device 200 are located within a range where short-range wireless communication is possible and are communicating with each other, and the lock is not released otherwise. Therefore, when a user goes out carrying the terminal device 200, it is possible to prevent the suction device 100 left at home from being misused by, for example, a child. Therefore, it is possible to improve the safety of the use of the suction device 100. On the other hand, when a user uses the suction device 100 while carrying the terminal device 200, the lock is automatically released, so that the effort required for unlocking can be reduced and usability can be improved.

The suction device 100 is locked when the second condition is satisfied. When multiple second conditions are set, the suction device 100 may be locked when any one of the multiple second conditions is satisfied.

The second condition may include the detection of an operation corresponding to a second operation pattern that is set in advance. With this configuration, it is possible to lock the device based on an explicit operation by the user.

The second condition may include that communication between the suction device 100 and the terminal device 200 has ended. That is, the second condition may include that a connection established between the suction device 100 and the terminal device 200 based on a short-range wireless communication standard such as BLE has been disconnected. With this configuration, when a user goes out carrying the terminal device 200, it is possible to automatically lock the suction device 100 left at home.

(3) Acquisition of Log Information The suction device 100 stores log information, which is information acquired in response to the use of the suction device 100, in the storage unit 114. The log information is acquired when a predetermined operation related to the suction device 100 is performed. The log information includes information indicating the time when the predetermined operation related to the suction device 100 is performed. For example, the suction device 100 stores information indicating the time when the predetermined operation related to the suction device 100 is performed in association with identification information indicating the predetermined operation. The suction device 100 then transmits the log information stored in the storage unit 114 to the terminal device 200. It is assumed that the suction device 100 and the terminal device 200 are not always connected. Therefore, the suction device 100 accumulates log information while not connected to the terminal device 200, and transmits the accumulated log information when it is connected to the terminal device 200.

The terminal device 200 transfers the log information received from the suction device 100 to another device. An example of the other device is a server that provides services related to the suction device 100. The server collects and analyzes the log information and uses it for services such as updating the firmware of the suction device 100. With this configuration, it is possible to improve the services provided in relation to the suction device 100.

The terminal device 200 may also output the log information received from the suction device 100 to the user. In this case, the user can view the usage history of the suction device 100 by the user himself/herself.

- Information Indicating Time The suction device 100 has a counter. A counter is a logical or physical component that counts numbers.

The suction device 100 changes the counter value each time a unit time elapses. One example of the change is counting up. The counter may, for example, count the number of clock pulses of the CPU constituting the control unit 116, in which case the unit time corresponds to the length of the clock pulse. Alternatively, the counter may be an RTC (real-time clock), and the unit time may be one second. The suction device 100 starts changing the counter value from the timing when the suction device 100 is started for the first time. This configuration ensures that the counter value at different timings is different. Therefore, it becomes possible to calculate the time based on the counter value.

The log information includes a counter value as information indicating a time. That is, the log information includes a counter value at a first timing when a predetermined operation related to the suction device 100 was performed as information indicating a time when a predetermined operation related to the suction device 100 was performed. With this configuration, it becomes possible for the terminal device 200 to calculate the time corresponding to the first timing when a predetermined operation related to the suction device 100 was performed, as described below.

The suction device 100 transmits the stored log information at the second timing and transmits the counter value at the second timing. As a result, the terminal device 200 receives log information including the counter value at the first timing when a predetermined operation related to the suction device 100 is performed, and the counter value at the second timing when the suction device 100 transmits the log information. The terminal device 200 then calculates the time corresponding to the first timing based on the counter value at the first timing, the counter value at the second timing, and the time when the terminal device 200 received the log information. The time corresponding to the first timing here is the time indicated by the clock mounted on the terminal device 200 at the timing when a predetermined operation related to the suction device 100 is performed. The time when the terminal device 200 received the log information corresponds to the counter value at the second timing. In addition, the time calculated by multiplying the difference between the counter value at the first timing and the counter value at the second timing by the unit time of the counter corresponds to the time from the first timing to the second timing. Therefore, the terminal device 200 calculates the time corresponding to the first timing as the time obtained by rewinding the time from the calculated first timing to the second timing from the time when the terminal device 200 received the log information.

As an example, assume that the time when the terminal device 200 receives the log information is 10:15. The counter value at the first timing is 400, and the counter value at the second timing is 1000. The unit time of the counter is 1 second. In this case, 600 seconds, calculated by subtracting 400 from 1000 to get 600, multiplied by the unit time of 1 second, is the time from the first timing to the second timing. Therefore, it is calculated that 10:05, which is 600 seconds before 10:15, is the time corresponding to the first timing.

With this configuration, it becomes possible to calculate the time corresponding to the first timing in the terminal device 200. Even if the suction device 100 is not equipped with a clock, or if there is a discrepancy between the clock equipped in the suction device 100 and the clock equipped in the terminal device 200, it is possible to obtain the time corresponding to the first timing based on the clock equipped in the terminal device 200.

The terminal device 200 may convert the counter value included in the log information into the calculated time. The terminal device 200 may then store the converted log information or transfer it to another device. An example of the other device is a server that provides services related to the suction device 100. With this configuration, it becomes possible to use the time at which the log information was acquired for analysis in the server.

The suction device 100 may transmit information indicating the unit time of the counter. In this case, the terminal device 200 calculates the time corresponding to the first timing further based on the unit time of the counter indicated by the received information. In detail, when calculating the time from the first timing to the second timing, the terminal device 200 multiplies the difference between the counter value at the first timing and the counter value at the second timing by the unit time of the counter indicated by the received information. With this configuration, it is possible to calculate the accurate time even if the unit time of the counter differs for each suction device 100.

- Example of Predetermined Operation The predetermined operation may include an operation of heating unit 121 starting to generate an aerosol. For example, inhalation device 100, a user operation is performed to instruct the start of heating, and suction device 100 stores log information including a counter value at the timing when heating unit 121 starts to generate heating. With this configuration, it becomes possible for terminal device 200 to calculate the time when suction device 100 starts to generate an aerosol.

The predetermined action may include an action of the user inhaling the aerosol. For example, the inhalation device 100 stores log information including a counter value at the timing when a value associated with a puff by the user, such as a decrease in temperature of the heating unit 121 or an increase in the air flow rate through the air flow path 180, is detected. With this configuration, it becomes possible for the terminal device 200 to calculate the time when the user performed a puff.

The predetermined operation may include an operation of charging the power supply unit 111, which accumulates power and supplies it for the operation of the suction device 100. For example, the suction device 100 starts charging the power supply unit 111 when it is connected to an external power source via a USB or the like. In this case, the suction device 100 stores log information including the counter value at the time when it is connected to the external power source and charging starts. With this configuration, it becomes possible for the terminal device 200 to calculate the time when the suction device 100 starts charging.

The predetermined operation may include an operation that satisfies a first condition set in the lock function. For example, the suction device 100 stores log information including a counter value at the timing when the lock is released based on the detection of an operation corresponding to a preset first operation pattern or the establishment of a connection between the suction device 100 and the terminal device 200. With this configuration, it becomes possible for the terminal device 200 to calculate the time when the lock of the suction device 100 is released.

The predetermined operation may include an operation that satisfies a second condition set in the lock function. For example, the suction device 100 stores log information including a counter value at the time when the lock is applied based on the detection of an operation corresponding to a preset second operation pattern or the disconnection of the suction device 100 from the terminal device 200. With this configuration, it becomes possible for the terminal device 200 to calculate the time when the suction device 100 is locked.

(4) Handling when remaining power is low When the remaining power of the power supply unit 111 falls below a threshold, the suction device 100 executes a predetermined process on the log information stored in the memory unit 114. An example of the threshold is the discharge end voltage, or a value obtained by adding a predetermined value to the discharge end voltage. The discharge end voltage is a voltage at which it is recommended not to discharge after the voltage is reached. In this case, the suction device 100 executes a predetermined process on the log information stored in the memory unit 114 when the power supply unit 111 is in an over-discharge state or is about to be over-discharged. When the power supply unit 111 is in an over-discharge state or is about to be over-discharged, it may be difficult to correctly store the log information. In this regard, with this configuration, it is possible to maintain a certain level of reliability for the log information stored in the suction device 100.

It should be noted here that if the remaining power of the power supply unit 111 falls below a threshold, the counter may stop or be reset. This is because there is insufficient power to operate the counter. In this case, it becomes difficult to accurately calculate the time when the log information was acquired based on the counter value contained in the log information. This is because when the counter stops or is reset, the difference between the counter value at the first timing and the counter value at the second timing when the log information is transmitted no longer matches the time interval between the first timing and the second timing.

As a specific example, the suction device 100 may be left for a long period of time, during which the counter is stopped. After the suction device 100 is left for a long period of time, it is charged and restarted, and the counter is restarted and the log information stored before the suction device 100 is left for a long period of time. In this case, the difference between the value of the counter before the counter is stopped at the first timing when the log information is acquired and the value of the counter after the counter is restarted at the second timing when the log information is transmitted does not reflect the length of the period during which the counter was stopped. Therefore, the terminal device 200 erroneously calculates the time when the log information was acquired as a time that is later than the actual time by the amount of time the counter was stopped. In this regard, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to maintain a certain degree of reliability for the log information stored in the suction device 100, particularly for information indicating the time when the log information was acquired.

An example of the predetermined processing is to assign a predetermined flag to the log information stored in the memory unit 114. The predetermined flag may be included in the log information. With this configuration, it is possible to distinguish between log information that was stored when the remaining power of the power supply unit 111 became less than a threshold value and log information that was stored after the power supply unit 111 was charged and the remaining power became equal to or greater than the threshold value.

Then, the suction device 100 may transmit the log information stored in the memory unit 114 together with the assigned predetermined flag. With this configuration, the terminal device 200 can distinguish between log information stored when the remaining power of the power supply unit 111 falls below a threshold and log information stored after the power supply unit 111 is charged and the remaining power becomes equal to or greater than the threshold.

The terminal device 200 performs different processing on the received log information depending on whether a specific flag has been assigned to the log information. With this configuration, different processing is applied to log information with inaccurate time information and log information with accurate time information. Therefore, it is possible for the terminal device 200 to maintain a certain level of reliability regarding the log information.

As an example, the terminal device 200 may discard log information to which a specific flag has been assigned, and store log information to which a specific flag has not been assigned in the storage unit 240. With such a configuration, it becomes possible to discard log information in which time information is inaccurate, and selectively store only log information in which time information is accurate.

As another example, the terminal device 200 may output the log information through the output unit 220 in different forms depending on whether a specific flag has been assigned. With this configuration, it is possible to provide the user with log information in which the time information is inaccurate and log information in which the time information is accurate, in a manner that allows them to distinguish between the log information. For example, the terminal device 200 outputs information indicating that the information indicating the time at which the log information to which a specific flag has been assigned was acquired is inaccurate. With this configuration, it is possible to alert the user to log information in which the time information is inaccurate.

As another example, the terminal device 200 may delete information (e.g., a counter value) included in the log information that indicates the time when the log information was acquired. With this configuration, it is possible to delete only the information in the log information that indicates an inaccurate time. Therefore, since log information that does not include information indicating an inaccurate time is transferred to the server, it is possible to contribute to improving services related to the suction device 100.

4 is a sequence diagram showing an example of a flow of a process related to log information executed in the system 1 according to the present embodiment. This sequence involves the inhalation device 100 and the terminal device 200. Below, a process when log information related to a puff is acquired as an example of a predetermined operation related to the inhalation device 100 will be described.

As shown in Fig. 4, first, when a puff is performed, the inhalation device 100 stores log information including the value of the counter at the first timing when the puff is performed (step S102). The inhalation device 100 repeatedly executes the process of step S102 each time a puff is performed.

Next, the suction device 100 and the terminal device 200 establish a connection (step S104). For example, when the suction device 100 and the terminal device 200 are located within a range where short-range wireless communication is possible and a predetermined user operation is performed on the suction device 100, the suction device 100 and the terminal device 200 establish a connection.

Next, the suction device 100 transmits the log information stored in step S102 and the counter value at the second timing for transmitting the log information (step S106). These pieces of information are received by the terminal device 200.

Then, the terminal device 200 calculates the time corresponding to the first timing when the puff was performed based on the received information and the time when the terminal device 200 received the log information (step S108). In detail, the terminal device 200 first calculates the time between these timings by multiplying the difference between the counter value at the first timing when the puff was performed and the counter value at the second timing when the inhalation device 100 transmitted the log by the unit time of the counter. The terminal device 200 then calculates the time corresponding to the first timing as the time rewinding the calculated time from the time when the terminal device 200 received the log information.

Next, the terminal device 200 outputs the time when the puff was performed (step S110). Then, the process ends.

5 is a flowchart showing an example of a flow of a process related to log information executed in the inhalation device 100 according to this embodiment. The following describes a process performed when log information related to puffs is acquired as an example of a predetermined operation related to the inhalation device 100.

As shown in FIG. 5, first, when a puff is performed, the control unit 116 stores log information including the counter value at the first timing when the puff is performed in the memory unit 114 (step S202).

Next, the control unit 116 determines whether the remaining power of the power supply unit 111 is less than a threshold value (step S204).

If it is determined that the remaining power of the power supply unit 111 is equal to or greater than the threshold (step S204: NO), the control unit 116 transmits the log information stored in the memory unit 114 and also transmits the counter value at the second timing for transmitting the log information (step S212). Then, the process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the remaining power of the power supply unit 111 is less than the threshold value (step S204: YES), the control unit 116 assigns a predetermined flag to the log information stored in the memory unit 114 (step S206).

Next, the control unit 116 determines whether the remaining power of the power supply unit 111 is equal to or greater than a threshold value (step S208).

If it is determined that the remaining power of the power supply unit 111 is less than the threshold (step S208: NO), the control unit 116 waits until the remaining power of the power supply unit 111 becomes equal to or greater than the threshold. For example, the control unit 116 waits until the suction device 100 is connected to an external power source via USB and the power supply unit 111 is charged.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the remaining power of the power supply unit 111 is equal to or greater than the threshold (step S208: YES), the control unit 116 transmits the log information stored in the memory unit 114 and the assigned predetermined flag, and controls the communication unit 115 to transmit the value of the counter at the second timing for transmitting the log information (step S210). After the log information is transmitted, the flag assigned to the transmitted log information may be deleted from the memory unit 114. Then, the process ends.

6 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of a process related to log information executed by the terminal device 200 according to this embodiment. The following describes the process when log information related to puffs is acquired as an example of a predetermined operation related to the inhalation device 100.

As shown in FIG. 6, first, the communication unit 230 receives log information including the counter value at a first timing when a puff is performed, and the counter value at a second timing when the inhalation device 100 transmits the log information (step S302).

Next, the control unit 250 calculates the time corresponding to the first timing at which the puff was performed based on the received information and the time at which the terminal device 200 received the log information (step S304).

Next, the control unit 250 determines whether a predetermined flag has been assigned to the log information (step S306).

If it is determined that a predetermined flag has been assigned to the log information (step S306: YES), the control unit 250 controls the output unit 220 to output information indicating the time when the puff was performed and information indicating that the time is not accurate (step S308).

On the other hand, if it is determined that the log information has not been assigned a specified flag (step S306: NO), the control unit 250 controls the output unit 220 to output information indicating the time when the puff was performed (step S310).

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Although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present invention is not limited to such an example. It is clear that a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains can conceive of various modified or altered examples within the scope of the technical ideas described in the claims, and it is understood that these also naturally belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

For example, in the above embodiment, an example of a specified process to be executed when the remaining power level is low is described as adding a specified flag to log information, but the present invention is not limited to such an example.

As an example, the predetermined process executed when the remaining power level is low may be to delete information contained in the log information indicating the time when the log information was obtained (i.e., the counter value). With such a configuration, it is possible to delete only the information from the log information that indicates an inaccurate time. Thus, since log information that does not include information indicating an inaccurate time is transmitted after charging, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the amount of information provided to the user and to contribute to improving the services provided by the server regarding the suction device 100.

As another example, the predetermined process executed when the remaining power level is low may be to delete the log information from the memory unit 114. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent log information with inaccurate time information from being left in the suction device 100.

Here, the storage unit 114 may include a volatile storage medium in addition to the nonvolatile storage medium. Then, the log information may be stored in the nonvolatile storage medium, and logical location information indicating in which area of the nonvolatile storage medium the log information is stored may be stored in the volatile storage medium. In this case, the deletion of the log information executed when the remaining power level is low may be realized by erasing the logical location information stored in the volatile storage medium. This is because if the logical location information is erased, the log information stored in the nonvolatile storage medium cannot be accessed. Note that the logical location information stored in the volatile storage medium may be erased when power supply to the volatile storage medium is stopped.

For example, in the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the suction device 100 transmits a predetermined flag assigned to the log information together with the log information, but the present invention is not limited to such an example. In the suction device 100, other processing may be performed in accordance with the predetermined flag.

As an example, the suction device 100 may delete log information with a predetermined flag from the storage unit 114 when a predetermined condition is satisfied. One example of the predetermined condition is that charging of the power supply unit 111 has started. Another example of the predetermined condition is that the power supply unit 111 has been charged and the remaining power of the power supply unit 111 has reached a threshold value or more. It can be said that deleting log information after the remaining power of the suction device 100 falls below the threshold value is unreliable, as it may be interrupted midway due to a power shortage. In this regard, according to this configuration, the log information can be deleted when there is sufficient remaining power, so that the reliability of the deletion process can be increased. Furthermore, according to this configuration, log information with inaccurate information indicating the time can be deleted without being transmitted, so that the amount of communication can be reduced.

As another example, the suction device 100 may delete information indicating the time when the log information was acquired (i.e., the counter value) that is included in the log information to which a predetermined flag has been assigned, when a predetermined condition is satisfied as a trigger. One example of the predetermined condition is that charging of the power supply unit 111 has started. Another example of the predetermined condition is that the power supply unit 111 has been charged and the remaining power of the power supply unit 111 has reached a threshold value or more. With this configuration, only the information indicating the inaccurate time is deleted, and other information is transmitted. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the amount of information provided to the user and to contribute to improving the service related to the suction device 100 provided by the server. Furthermore, with the above configuration, it is possible to avoid deletion in an unreliable state and delete information indicating an inaccurate time when there is sufficient remaining power.

For example, in the above embodiment, an example in which the suction device 100 and the terminal device 200 communicate directly has been described, but the present invention is not limited to such an example. The suction device 100 and the terminal device 200 may communicate indirectly via a relay device. An example of such a relay device is a charger that charges the suction device 100. The relay device receives the log information and the counter value at the second timing from the suction device 100 and transfers them to the terminal device 200. If the relay device can transfer the log information without delay, the terminal device 200 can calculate the time when the log information was acquired in the suction device 100 by the method described in the above embodiment. On the other hand, there may be a case where the log information is retained in the relay device and a time lag occurs before it is transferred. In that case, the relay device further transmits to the terminal device 200 the value of the counter mounted on the relay device at the second timing when the information is received from the suction device 100 and the value at the third timing to be transmitted to the terminal device 200. The terminal device 200 calculates the length of time that the log information was stored in the relay device based on the difference between the counter values at the second timing and the third timing. Then, the terminal device 200 can calculate the time that the log information was acquired by the suction device 100 by taking into account the length of time that the log information was stored in the relay device.

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 (non-transitory media) provided inside or outside each device. Each program is then loaded into RAM when executed, for example, by a computer that controls each device described in this specification, and executed by a processor such as a CPU. The recording medium is, for example, a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, a flash memory, etc. The computer program may also be distributed, for example, via a network, without using a recording medium.

In addition, the processes described in this specification using flowcharts and sequence diagrams do not necessarily have to be performed in the order shown. Some processing steps may be performed in parallel. Furthermore, additional processing steps may be employed, and some processing steps may be omitted.

The following configurations also fall within the technical scope of the present invention.
(1)
1. A suction device comprising:
A generating unit that generates an aerosol using a substrate;
A storage unit that stores information;
a power supply unit that stores and supplies power for the operation of the suction device;
A control unit for controlling the operation of the suction device;
Equipped with
The control unit is
storing log information, which is information acquired when a predetermined operation related to the suction device is performed, in the storage unit;
a predetermined process is executed on the log information stored in the storage unit when the remaining power of the power supply unit falls below a threshold value;
Suction device.
(2)
The predetermined process is to assign a predetermined flag to the log information stored in the storage unit.
The suction device described in (1) above.
(3)
The suction device further includes a communication unit that communicates with another device,
The control unit controls the communication unit to transmit the log information stored in the storage unit together with the given flag.
The suction device described in (2) above.
(4)
the control unit deletes the log information to which the predetermined flag has been added from the storage unit, when the charging of the power supply unit is started as a trigger.
The suction device described in (2) above.
(5)
the control unit deletes information indicating a time when the log information was acquired, the information being included in the log information to which the predetermined flag has been added, when the charging of the power supply unit is started as a trigger.
The suction device described in (2) above.
(6)
the predetermined process is to delete information, which is included in the log information and indicates a time when the log information was acquired;
The suction device described in (1) above.
(7)
The predetermined process is to delete the log information from the storage unit.
The suction device described in (1) above.
(8)
the control unit changes a counter value every time a unit time elapses;
the log information includes, as information indicating a time when the predetermined operation is performed, a value of the counter at a first timing when the predetermined operation is performed;
The suction device according to any one of (1) to (7).
(9)
The suction device further includes a communication unit that communicates with another device,
the communication unit transmits the log information stored in the storage unit at a second timing, and transmits the value of the counter at the second timing.
The suction device described in (8) above.
(10)
The predetermined operation includes an operation of the generation unit starting generation of an aerosol.
The suction device according to any one of (1) to (9).
(11)
The predetermined action includes an action of a user inhaling an aerosol.
The suction device according to any one of (1) to (10).
(12)
The predetermined operation includes an operation of charging the power supply unit.
The suction device according to any one of (1) to (11).
(13)
The control unit permits generation of an aerosol when a first condition is satisfied,
The predetermined motion includes a motion that satisfies the first condition.
The suction device according to any one of (1) to (12).
(14)
The control unit prohibits generation of the aerosol when a second condition is satisfied,
The predetermined motion includes a motion that satisfies the second condition.
The suction device according to any one of (1) to (13).
(15)
A communication unit for communicating with other devices;
a control unit that executes different processes on log information, depending on whether a predetermined flag is added to log information acquired by the suction device when a predetermined operation related to the suction device that generates an aerosol using a base material is performed, and that is received by the communication unit;
A terminal device comprising:
(16)
The terminal device further includes a storage unit that stores information,
The control unit discards the log information to which the predetermined flag has been added, and stores the log information to which the predetermined flag has not been added in the storage unit.
The terminal device described in (15).
(17)
The terminal device further includes an output unit that outputs information,
The control unit controls the output unit to output the log information in a different format depending on whether the predetermined flag is attached or not.
A terminal device according to (15) or (16).
(18)
The control unit controls the output unit to output information indicating that information indicating a time when the log information to which the predetermined flag is assigned was acquired is not accurate.
The terminal device described in (17).
(19)
The suction device changes a counter value every time a unit time elapses,
the log information includes a value of the counter at a first timing when the predetermined operation is performed,
the communication unit receives a value of the counter at a second timing when the suction device transmits the log information;
the control unit calculates a time corresponding to the first timing based on a value of the counter at the first timing, a value of the counter at the second timing, and a time when the communication unit receives the log information.
A terminal device according to any one of (15) to (18).
(20)
A computer that controls a terminal device that communicates with other devices,
executing different processes on log information received by the terminal device, the log information being acquired by the suction device when a predetermined operation related to the suction device that generates an aerosol using a base material is performed, depending on whether a predetermined flag is attached to the log information;
A program for executing the above.

1 System 100 Inhalation 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 Holding section 141 Internal space 142 Opening 143 Bottom section 144 Heat insulation section 150 Stick-shaped substrate 151 Substrate section 152 Suction mouth section 180 Air flow path 181 Air inlet hole 182 Air outlet hole 200 Terminal device 210 Input section 220 Output section 230 Communication section 240 Memory section 250 Control section

Claims (17)

1. A suction device comprising:
A generating unit that generates an aerosol using a substrate;
A storage unit that stores information;
a power supply unit that stores and supplies power for the operation of the suction device;
A control unit for controlling the operation of the suction device;
Equipped with
The control unit is
storing log information, which is information acquired when a predetermined operation related to the suction device is performed, in the storage unit;
When the remaining power of the power supply unit falls below a threshold, a predetermined process is executed on the log information stored in the storage unit when the remaining power of the power supply unit falls below the threshold .
The predetermined process is to assign a predetermined flag to the log information stored in the storage unit.
Suction device. The suction device further includes a communication unit that communicates with another device,
The control unit controls the communication unit to transmit the log information stored in the storage unit together with the given flag.
2. The suction device of claim 1 . the control unit deletes the log information to which the predetermined flag has been added from the storage unit, when the charging of the power supply unit is started as a trigger.
3. The suction device according to claim 1 or 2. the control unit deletes information indicating a time when the log information was acquired, the information being included in the log information to which the predetermined flag has been added, when the charging of the power supply unit is started as a trigger.
The suction device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 . the control unit changes a counter value every time a unit time elapses;
the log information includes, as information indicating a time when the predetermined operation is performed, a value of the counter at a first timing when the predetermined operation is performed;
The suction device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 . The suction device further includes a communication unit that communicates with another device,
the communication unit transmits the log information stored in the storage unit at a second timing, and transmits the value of the counter at the second timing.
6. The suction device according to claim 5 . The predetermined operation includes an operation of the generation unit starting generation of an aerosol.
The suction device according to any one of claims 1 to 6 . The predetermined action includes an action of a user inhaling an aerosol.
The suction device according to any one of claims 1 to 7 . The predetermined operation includes an operation of charging the power supply unit.
The suction device according to any one of claims 1 to 8 . The control unit permits generation of an aerosol when a first condition is satisfied,
The predetermined motion includes a motion that satisfies the first condition.
The suction device according to any one of claims 1 to 9 . The control unit prohibits generation of the aerosol when a second condition is satisfied,
The predetermined motion includes a motion that satisfies the second condition.
The suction device according to any one of claims 1 to 10 . A communication unit for communicating with other devices;
a control unit that executes different processes on log information, depending on whether a predetermined flag is added to log information acquired by the suction device when a predetermined operation related to the suction device that generates an aerosol using a base material is performed, and that is received by the communication unit;
A terminal device comprising: The terminal device further includes a storage unit that stores information,
The control unit discards the log information to which the predetermined flag has been added, and stores the log information to which the predetermined flag has not been added in the storage unit.
The terminal device according to claim 12 . The terminal device further includes an output unit that outputs information,
The control unit controls the output unit to output the log information in a different format depending on whether the predetermined flag is attached or not.
The terminal device according to claim 1 , 2 or 1 3 . The control unit controls the output unit to output information indicating that information indicating a time when the log information to which the predetermined flag is assigned was acquired is not accurate.
The terminal device according to claim 14 . The suction device changes a counter value every time a unit time elapses,
the log information includes a value of the counter at a first timing when the predetermined operation is performed,
the communication unit receives a value of the counter at a second timing when the suction device transmits the log information;
the control unit calculates a time corresponding to the first timing based on a value of the counter at the first timing, a value of the counter at the second timing, and a time when the communication unit receives the log information.
A terminal device according to any one of claims 12 to 15 . A computer that controls a terminal device that communicates with other devices,
executing different processes on log information received by the terminal device, the log information being acquired by the suction device when a predetermined operation related to the suction device that generates an aerosol using a base material is performed, depending on whether a predetermined flag is attached to the log information;
A program for executing.

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