RU2847752C2 - Mobile communication terminal containing an aerosol generator and method for controlling such a terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: personal portable communication devices.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to electrically powered smoking devices to such devices. Mobile communication terminal contains an aerosol generator designed to accommodate a stick designed to generate aerosol, a display module, a sensor designed to obtain initial information about the temperature relating to the display module, and a controller designed to control the display module based on the first temperature information obtained from the sensor, in which the controller obtains from the sensor second temperature information relating to the aerosol generator after recognising the stick in the aerosol generator.

EFFECT: ability to control the device in such a way as to minimise performance degradation and component wear.

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Description

Field of technology

[001] The following invention relates to a mobile communication terminal and a method for controlling such a terminal.

[002] More specifically, the invention disclosed below relates to a mobile communication terminal capable of generating an aerosol and a method for controlling such a terminal.

Prior art

[003] In known electronically controlled aerosol generating devices, the user inserts a stick through a separate device equipped with a heating element and inhales through the mouth the aerosol generated by heating the stick.

[004] As technology advances, more and more of these aerosol generating devices are being equipped with communication modules to exchange data with mobile communication terminals.

[005] Furthermore, a known aerosol generating device is located in a communication terminal such as a cellular telephone (see, for example, U.S. Patent No. US 9,894,938). The aerosol generator located in the communication terminal is powered by a power supply (battery, etc.) provided inside the communication terminal to heat a material for generating an aerosol.

[006] However, such a design allows only the power supply to be used together and does not form a functional or structural solution actually realized by a single combined device.

[007] For example, if the aerosol generating device and the mobile communication terminal are formed as a single device, then a plurality of components would need to be arranged in the space around the device, which could result in a significant narrowing of the mounting space and significant interference between the components as the distance separating the components decreases.

[008] This may result in decreased performance and deterioration of components (display, processor, memory, etc.).

[009] If the aerosol generating device and the mobile communication terminal are formed as a single device, the stick insertion portion may protrude from the mobile communication terminal or increase the thickness of the device, which causes inconvenience in terms of portability.

[0010] Furthermore, if the aerosol generating device and the mobile communication device are formed as a single device, droplets or other similar residues may be generated on the mobile communication device, which will cause other parts to stick together.

[0011] In addition, residues of the aerosol generating material adhered to the heating portion of the aerosol generating device may cause hygiene problems and make it difficult to clean the device.

[0012] If the aerosol generating device and the mobile communication terminal are formed as a single device, then measuring and controlling the temperature in the aerosol generating device may be difficult depending on the method of their connection. As a result, it may be impossible to control the device, for example, using proportional-integral-derivative control (PID control).

The essence of the invention

Technical challenge

[0013] The objective of the present invention, aimed at eliminating the above-disclosed disadvantages, is to develop a mobile communication terminal and a method for controlling such a terminal, allowing the user to conveniently inhale an aerosol in various ways using the mobile communication terminal.

[0014] Another object of the present invention is to provide a mobile communication terminal and a method for controlling such a terminal that can minimize performance degradation and component wear, even if the aerosol generating device and the mobile communication terminal are designed as a single device.

[0015] Another object of the present invention is to provide a mobile communication terminal and a method for controlling such a terminal that allows for maintaining portability even if the aerosol generating device and the mobile communication terminal are formed as a single device, and to minimize hygiene problems or the inconvenience of cleaning the device.

[0016] Another object of the present invention is to develop a mobile communication terminal and a method for controlling such a terminal that make it possible to control the temperature in the heating part when generating an aerosol and to carry out corresponding control of the device.

Technical solution

[0017] In one aspect of the present invention, a mobile communication terminal is provided, comprising an aerosol generator configured to accommodate a stick configured to generate an aerosol, a display module, a sensor configured to read first temperature information related to the display module, and a controller configured to control the display module based on the first temperature information received from the sensor, wherein the controller can receive from the sensor second temperature information related to the aerosol generator, based on recognition of the stick in the aerosol generator.

[0018] Alternatively, the controller may control the display module based on the first and second temperature information.

[0019] Alternatively, the controller may determine corrected first temperature information based on the second temperature information and control the display module based on the corrected first temperature information.

[0020] Alternatively, the controller may control the power supplied to the aerosol generator based on the first temperature information and/or the second temperature information.

[0021] Alternatively, the second temperature may be obtained based on a change in the characteristic of the current collector included in the stick and/or a change in the magnetic force of the current collector and/or a change in the resonant frequency of the aerosol generator.

[0022] Alternatively, the aerosol generator may comprise an external inductive heater, an internal inductive heater, or an insertable heater.

[0023] In an alternative embodiment, the display module may comprise a flexible display comprising a first region overlapping the position of the aerosol generator, wherein the first region of the flexible display may be converted into a curved surface after the stick is placed in the aerosol generator.

[0024] In an alternative embodiment, the mobile communication terminal may further comprise a heat pipe containing a fluid. A first region of the heat pipe may be connected to a first region of the aerosol generator, and a second region of the heat pipe may be connected to a second region of the mobile communication terminal for transferring heat from the first region of the aerosol generator to the second region of the mobile communication terminal.

[0025] In another aspect of the present invention, a method for performing control by a mobile communication terminal comprising an aerosol generator and a display module is disclosed, wherein the method comprises: receiving first temperature information related to the display module from a sensor, recognizing the placement of an aerosol generating stick in the aerosol generator, and receiving second temperature information related to the aerosol generator based on the recognition of the placement of the stick, and controlling the display module based on the first temperature information and the second temperature information.

Technical result of the invention

[0026] According to the following disclosure, a user may be provided with various options for inhaling an aerosol in a convenient form when using a mobile communication terminal.

[0027] According to the following disclosure, even if the aerosol generating device and the mobile communication terminal are formed as a single device, the performance degradation and wear of the components can be minimized.

[0028] According to the following disclosure, even if the aerosol generating device and the mobile communication terminal are formed as a single device, portability can be maintained and hygiene problems and inconvenience of cleaning the device can be minimized.

[0029] Furthermore, according to the following disclosure, it is possible to simplify the control of the temperature in the heating part and the corresponding control of the device when generating an aerosol.

Description of drawings

[0030] FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of a mobile communication terminal according to one embodiment of the invention.

[0031] FIG. 2 shows a front and rear view of one embodiment of a mobile communication terminal.

[0032] FIG. 3 is an exploded view of one embodiment of a mobile communication terminal.

[0033] FIG. 4 shows a cross-section of one embodiment of an aerosol generating module taken in one direction.

[0034] FIG. 5 shows a partial sectional view of one embodiment of the aerosol generating module disclosed above, taken from another direction.

[0035] FIG. 6 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of some components of one embodiment of the aerosol generating module disclosed above.

[0036] FIG. 8 shows an example in which a stick is inserted into an aerosol generator of a mobile communication terminal according to one embodiment of the invention.

[0037] FIG. 7 shows an example of the air movement process in the second support 2220 in accordance with the embodiment of the invention disclosed above.

[0038] FIGS. 9 and 10 illustrate an exemplary structure of an aerosol generator capable of accommodating a stick, according to one embodiment of the invention.

[0039] FIGS. 11 and 12 illustrate some embodiments of an aerosol generating device that uses a film heater on the outside of the article to generate the aerosol.

[0040] FIG. 13 shows an aerosol generator according to another embodiment of the invention.

[0041] FIG. 14 is a partially cutaway view of a second layer according to one embodiment of an aerosol generator.

[0042] FIGS. 15-17 show the connection diagrams and blocks of the aerosol generator.

[0043] FIG. 18 shows a portion of an embodiment of an aerosol generator inserted into a stick to implement an inductive heating method.

[0044] FIG. 19 shows a portion of a heater in one embodiment of an aerosol generator.

[0045] FIG. 20 shows a heater in one embodiment of an aerosol generator.

[0046] FIG. 21 shows a heater comprising an inductive coil in one embodiment of an aerosol generator.

[0047] FIG. 22 shows a heater comprising an inductive coil in one embodiment of an aerosol generator.

[0048] FIG. 23 shows another embodiment of an aerosol generator inserted into a stick to implement an inductive heating method.

[0049] FIGS. 24 and 25 illustrate a cross-section of one embodiment of an aerosol generator from different sides when the heater assembly is included in the aerosol generator.

[0050] FIGS. 26 and 27 illustrate a cross-section from different sides of one embodiment of an aerosol generator in which a heater assembly is included in one embodiment of the aerosol generator.

[0051] FIG. 28 is an exemplary view illustrating an aerosol generator and a portion of a communication device connected to each other in one embodiment of a mobile communication terminal.

[0052] FIG. 29 shows a cross-section and top view of the connected module 4100 disclosed above.

[0053] FIG. 30 is a view illustrating other examples of the connected module disclosed above.

[0054] FIG. 31 is another exemplary view of one embodiment of a mobile communication terminal illustrating an aerosol generator 200 and a communication device portion 400 connected thereto.

[0055] FIG. 32 shows another embodiment of a connected module in which the antenna of the communication device is connected to the aerosol generator.

[0056] FIG. 33 shows another embodiment of a connected module in which the antenna of the communication device is connected to the aerosol generator.

[0057] FIG. 34 shows another embodiment of a connected module in which the antenna of the communication device is connected to the aerosol generator.

[0058] FIG. 35 shows another embodiment of a connected module in which the antenna of the communication device is connected to the aerosol generator.

[0059] FIG. 36 schematically illustrates one embodiment of an aerosol generator.

[0060] FIG. 37 shows an example of an article for generating an aerosol or cigarette that can be connected to an aerosol generator of a mobile communication terminal.

[0061] FIG. 38 shows an example in which a cigarette is inserted into an aerosol generator of a mobile communication terminal.

[0062] FIG. 39 shows an example of a method for winding a coil in an aerosol generator.

[0063] FIG. 40 shows a block diagram of an example of measuring the temperature of the heating portion of an aerosol generator.

[0064] FIG. 41 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the excitation frequency applied to the coil and the frequency response.

[0065] FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the change in resonant frequency and frequency response as a function of the change in temperature of the current collector.

[0066] FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating the difference in resonant frequency and the change in frequency response.

[0067] FIG. 44 is a block diagram illustrating another example of a method for operating an aerosol generator and a block diagram illustrating a control period for the generator.

[0068] FIG. 45 is a block diagram of an example of a mobile communication terminal that facilitates control of the temperature and aerosol generator system.

[0069] FIG. 46 shows embodiments of a method for winding a coil in an aerosol generator.

[0070] FIG. 47 shows the change in magnetic force and output voltage depending on the change in temperature of the current collector.

[0071] FIG. 48 shows an example of temperature control of a current collector with a coil in an aerosol generator of a mobile communication terminal.

[0072] FIG. 49 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the control period and intervals according to one example of control of the current collector of an aerosol generator.

[0073] FIG. 50 shows an example of control of a current collector in which the aerosol generator coil unit is designed as a unit with a single coil.

[0074] FIG. 51 shows an example of control of a current collector in which the aerosol generator coil unit contains two or more coils.

[0075] FIG. 52 depicts an embodiment of a mobile communication terminal that allows for easy control of the temperature and aerosol generator system.

[0076] FIG. 53 is a block diagram illustrating a mobile communication terminal including an aerosol generator.

[0077] FIG. 54 is a diagram illustrating an aerosol generator based on an external inductive heating method.

[0078] FIG. 55 is a diagram illustrating the equivalent resistance of an aerosol generator in which a stick containing a current collector is inserted.

[0079] FIG. 56 is a block diagram of a method for controlling the power of an aerosol generator based on an equivalent resistance calculated by a controller.

[0080] FIG. 57 is a block diagram illustrating a mobile communication terminal including an aerosol generator.

[0081] FIG. 58 is a diagram illustrating a method for inductively heating a susceptor contained in a stick by an aerosol generator.

[0082] FIG. 59 is a diagram illustrating a method for detecting a change in a characteristic of a current collector by a characteristic change sensor.

[0083] FIG. 60 is a diagram illustrating a method for controlling power to an aerosol generator by a controller based on a calculated temperature of a susceptor.

[0084] FIG. 61 is a block diagram schematically illustrating a mobile communication terminal including an aerosol generator.

[0085] FIGS. 62 and 63 show a method for controlling the performance of a display module by a controller depending on the presence of a stick in an aerosol generator.

[0086] FIGS. 64 and 65 illustrate methods for the controller to perform operations associated with the aerosol generator based on second temperature information.

[0087] FIG. 66 is a front view of a mobile communication terminal without a stick inserted according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0088] FIG. 67 depicts a front view of a mobile communication terminal with a stick inserted according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0089] FIG. 68 depicts a top view of a mobile communication terminal with a stick inserted according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0090] FIG. 69 is a top view of a mobile communication terminal without a stick inserted according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0091] FIG. 70 depicts a top view of a mobile communication terminal with a stick inserted according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0092] FIG. 71 is a view illustrating an embodiment of operating a mobile communication terminal in a stick-inserted mode according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0093] FIG. 72 is a view illustrating a first region of a flexible display of a mobile communication terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0094] FIG. 73 is a view illustrating a first region of a flexible display of a mobile communication terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0095] FIG. 74 illustrates a flexible display of a mobile communication terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0096] FIG. 75 illustrates a flexible display of a mobile communication terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0097] FIG. 76 is a view illustrating a pressure sensor array in a flexible display according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0098] FIG. 77 is a view illustrating a pressure sensor array in a flexible display according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0099] FIG. 78 illustrates component modules of a mobile communication terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[00100] FIG. 79 illustrates a mobile communication terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[00101] FIG. 80 illustrates a heat pipe according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[00102] FIG. 81 illustrates an aerosol generator according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[00103] FIG. 82 illustrates an aerosol generator according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[00104] FIG. 83 illustrates component modules of a mobile communication terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention.

The best embodiment of the invention

[00105] Hereinafter, the embodiments of the invention disclosed in the present document will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which the same or similar elements will have the same reference designations regardless of the drawing designation, and unnecessary descriptions will be omitted.

[00106] In the following disclosure, the aerosol generating substance will be referred to as an aerosol generating article (cigarette), and it is assumed that the article is in the form of a stick.

[00107] FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of a mobile communication terminal according to one embodiment of the invention.

[00108] The disclosed embodiment of the invention illustrates a logical configuration of a mobile communication terminal.

[00109] In a first example, the mobile communication terminal may comprise a controller 100, an aerosol generator 200, a power supply unit 300, a communication device 400, a sensor 500, an input unit 600, an output unit 700, a data storage device 800, and an interface 900.

[00110] The controller 100 outputs signals that control or allow the components disclosed below to be controlled.

[00111] Under the control of the controller 100, the power supply unit 300 receives external and internal power and supplies power to the corresponding components of the mobile communication terminal. The power supply unit 300 may comprise a battery, which may be a built-in battery or a replaceable battery.

[00112] The aerosol generator 200 may be powered by the power supply unit 300 and generate an aerosol for use by a user under the control of the controller 200.

[00113] The aerosol generator 200 may accommodate an aerosol generating article or a cigarette. It is assumed herein that the cigarette is in the form of a stick, but the disclosure concept need not be limited to this embodiment. The internal configuration of the stick may vary depending on the embodiment of the invention, and detailed embodiments of the invention will be disclosed below.

[00114] The aerosol generator 200 comprises a receiving space or an insertion space and can accommodate an aerosol generating article, a cartridge, or a cigarette. The aerosol generator 200 can have various shapes, but a generator in the form of a tube will be disclosed below.

[00115] The aerosol generator 200 may include a heater or a heating portion that heats the aerosol-generating article or cigarette in various ways. The heater may include multiple components. In this case, it is referred to as a heater assembly or a heating assembly.

[00116] The aerosol generator 200 may heat the aerosol-generating article or cigarette using one of several heating methods. For example, the aerosol generator 200 may heat the aerosol-generating article by heating a receiver in the housing space using a magnetic field of a coil built into the housing of the housing space, or may heat the aerosol-generating article directly or inductively using, for example, a heating element on the housing or a heating element or rod inside the housing.

[00117] Examples of the heating method, structure and operation of the aerosol generator 200 will be described in detail below.

[00118] The controller 100 may control the operation and functioning of the aerosol generator 200. In the disclosed embodiments of the invention, the controller 100 may receive information about the temperature in the aerosol generator 200 or the temperature of the aerosol generating article in the aerosol generator 200 directly or from a sensor 500 located at some distance from the aerosol generator 200, in accordance with the heating method.

[00119] An embodiment of the invention in which the controller 100 determines the temperature of the aerosol generator 200 and reliably controls a system comprising proportional-integral-derivative (PID) control of a mobile communication terminal comprising the aerosol generator 200 is shown in FIGS. 36-60.

[00120] Based on the temperature obtained from the sensor 500 or other similar devices, the controller 100 can control the mobile communication terminal as a whole or each part thereof so that various functions of the mobile communication terminal are performed smoothly and are not significantly affected by the temperature. Even when the aerosol generator 200 is operating, the controller 100 can control the mobile communication terminal to supply appropriate power from the power supply unit 200 and adjust the functions.

[00121] Specific embodiments of the invention will be disclosed below.

[00122] The communication device 400 may comprise one or more modules that provide a wireless connection between an exemplary mobile communication terminal and a wireless communication system, between an exemplary mobile communication terminal and another exemplary mobile communication terminal, or between an exemplary mobile communication terminal and an external server.

[00123] The communication device 400 may comprise or be equipped with a universal subscriber identity module (USIM), and the communication terminal may establish a connection with a base station or another communication terminal based on the unique identification of the user.

[00124] Furthermore, the communication device 400 may comprise one or more modules that connect the exemplary mobile communication terminal to one or more networks.

[00125] The communication device 400 may comprise a broadcast receiving module and/or a mobile communication module and/or a wireless Internet module and/or a short-range communication module and/or a location information module.

[00126] A broadcast receiving module (not shown in the figure) receives broadcast signals and/or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast control server via a broadcast channel. The broadcast channel may be a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. Two or more broadcast receiving modules may be included in the mobile communication terminal for simultaneously receiving a broadcast on at least two broadcast channels or for switching broadcast channels.

[00127] A mobile communication module (not shown in the figure) may transmit a wireless signal to one or more network entities and/or receive such a signal from them. Typical examples of a network entity are a base station, an external mobile communication terminal, a server, etc. Such network entities constitute a part of a mobile communication network built in accordance with technical standards or mobile communication methods (e.g. Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), CDMA2000 (Code Division Multiple Access 2000), EV-DO (Enhanced Enhanced Voice Data Optimized or Enhanced Voice Data Only), Wideband CDMA (WCDMA), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-A (Long Term Evolution-Advanced), 5G NR, etc.).

[00128] The wireless signal may contain audio and video call signals or data of various formats in accordance with text/multimedia messages.

[00129] If the communication device 400 comprises a wireless Internet module, the wireless Internet module of the communication device 400 is a wireless Internet access module. It may be included in the disclosed mobile communication terminal or be an external module with respect to the disclosed mobile communication terminal. The wireless Internet module of the communication device 400 transmits and receives wireless signals over a communication network in accordance with wireless Internet technologies.

[00130] Wireless Internet technologies include, for example, wireless local area networks (WLAN), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) Direct, Digital Home Network Alliance (DLNA), wireless broadband (WiBro), Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX), high-speed downlink packet access (HSDPA), high-speed uplink packet access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution (LTE), and Long Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A).

[00131] If the communication device 400 comprises a short-range communication module, the short-range communication module of the communication device 400 is designed for short-range communication and can support short-range communication using at least one of Bluetooth™ radio frequency identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, near field communication (NFC), wireless communication (Wi-Fi), Wi-Fi Direct, and wireless universal serial bus (Wireless USB) technologies. The short-range wireless communication networks can be short-range wireless personal area networks. For example, the communication device 400 can recognize data and/or transmit data via NFC communication with an antenna module that includes a loop coil.

[00132] If the communication device 400 comprises a location information module, the location information module of the communication device 400 is configured to determine the position (or current position) of a mobile communication terminal, for example, a global positioning system (GPS) module or a Wi-Fi module. For example, if the mobile communication terminal uses a GPS module, such a module can determine the position of the mobile communication terminal based on a GPS satellite signal. In another example, if the mobile communication terminal uses a Wi-Fi module, such a module can determine the position of the mobile communication terminal based on information about a wireless access point (WAP) transmitting wireless signals to the Wi-Fi module or receiving such signals from it. Alternatively or in addition, the location information module can perform the function of any of the other modules of the wireless communication device for collecting data on the position of the mobile communication terminal. The location information module is used to determine the position (or current position) of the mobile communication terminal, and its implementation is not limited to a module that directly calculates or determines the position of the mobile communication terminal.

[00133] The antenna of the communication device 400 may be connected to the aerosol generator 200 or may be a connected module. For example, the antenna of the communication device 400 may be located on the housing of the aerosol generator 200. The antenna may comprise a patch formed by a conductor and a ground located at some distance from the patch. Embodiments of the invention will be described in detail below.

[00134] The sensor 500 may be one or more sensors configured to collect information in the mobile communication terminal and/or information about the environment around the mobile communication terminal and/or information about the user. For example, the sensor 500 may be at least one of the following devices: a contactless sensor, a light sensor, a touch sensor, an acceleration sensor, a magnetic sensor, a gravity (G) sensor, a gyroscopic sensor, a motion sensor, an RGB sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a fingerprint sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, an optical sensor, a microphone, a power supply charge sensor, an environmental sensor (e.g., a barometer, a hygrometer, a thermometer, a dosimeter, a heat sensor, a gas sensor, etc.), or a chemical sensor (e.g., an electronic odor analyzer, a medical sensor, or a biometric sensor, etc.).

[00135] The input unit 600 may comprise a camera module 610 or an image input unit configured to input an image signal, and a microphone module 620 or an audio input unit configured to input an audio signal. The input unit 600 may comprise a user input unit (e.g., a touch button, a mechanical button, etc.) configured to input information from a user. The voice data or image data collected by the input unit 600 may be analyzed and converted into control commands from the user.

[00136] The camera module 610 processes image frames, such as still or moving images, acquired by the image sensor. The processed image frames can be displayed in the display module 710 of the output unit 700 or stored in the data storage device 800.

[00137] The camera module 610 may be connected to a sensor 500 containing various sensors.

[00138] The output unit 700 is configured to generate an output associated with visual, audio or tactile sensations, and may comprise a display module 710 and an audio output module 720. The output unit 700 may further comprise a tactile module and an optical output unit.

[00139] The display module 710 may be implemented as a multilayer or single element with a touch sensor, thereby implementing a touch screen. Such a touch screen may serve as a user input unit module, implementing an input interface between the mobile communication terminal and the user, or as an output unit module between the mobile communication terminal and the user.

[00140] The display module 710 comprises or is connected to a touch sensor capable of recognizing touch input. When the display module 710 is connected to the touch sensor, the touch sensor may be included in the sensor 500.

[00141] The touch sensor detects a touch (or input) applied to the touch screen using at least one of various touch detection circuits, in particular, a resistive circuit, a capacitive circuit, an infrared circuit, an ultrasonic circuit, or a magnetic field circuit.

[00142] In one example, the touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in pressure applied to a specific area of the touch screen of the display module 710, or a change in capacitance in a specific area, into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to determine the touch position, the touch area, the touch pressure, the touch capacitance, and other similar characteristics of the touch object on the touch sensor when the touch object touches the touch screen.

[00143] The audio output module 720 may output audio data received from the communication device 400 or stored in the storage device 800 in a call signal reception mode, a call mode, a recording mode, a speech recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, and the like. The audio output module 720 may also output an audio signal associated with a function (for example, a call signal reception sound, a message reception sound, etc.) performed by the mobile communication terminal. The audio output module 720 may comprise a receiver, a speaker, and a buzzer.

[00144] If the output unit 700 includes a haptic module, the haptic module generates various haptic effects that can be felt by the user. The haptic effects generated by the haptic module may be vibration. The intensity and nature of the vibration generated by the haptic module can be adjusted by user selection or controller settings. For example, the haptic module can synthesize and output various vibrations or output vibrations sequentially.

[00145] If the output unit 700 comprises an optical output unit, the optical output unit transmits a signal indicating the occurrence of an event using light from a light source of the mobile communication terminal. Examples of events occurring on the mobile communication terminal may include receiving a message, receiving a call signal, a missed call, an alarm, a schedule notification, receiving an e-mail, and receiving information through an application.

[00146] The data storage device 800 stores data that supports various functions of the mobile communication terminal. The data storage device 800 can store application programs (or applications) executed on the mobile communication terminal, as well as data and instructions for operating the mobile communication terminal, etc. At least some of these applications can be downloaded from an external server via a wireless connection. In addition, at least some of these applications can be present on the mobile communication terminal at the time of delivery to control the basic functions of the mobile communication terminal (for example, receiving calls, sending calls, receiving messages and sending messages). The applications can be stored in the data storage device 800 and installed on the mobile communication terminal and executed by the controller 100 to perform an operation (or function) of the mobile communication terminal.

[00147] Interface 900 is a path for connecting various types of external devices to the mobile communication terminal. Interface 900 may be a wired/wireless headset port and/or an external charger port and/or a wired/wireless data transfer port and/or a memory card port and/or a port for connecting a device equipped with an identification module and/or an audio input/output (input/output) port, a video input/output port or a headphone port. In response to connecting an external device to interface 900, the mobile communication terminal can perform corresponding control actions related to the connected external device.

[00148] In addition to operations related to applications, the controller 100 typically controls the operation of the mobile communication terminal as a whole. The controller 100 can provide or process corresponding information or functions for the user by processing signals, data, information, etc., input or output through the above-disclosed components, or by executing applications stored in the data storage device 800.

[00149] The controller 100 may control at least some of the components shown in this figure to run applications stored in the data storage device 800. In addition, the controller 100 may control at least two components of the mobile communication terminal that are used together to execute applications.

[00150] At least some of the components may work in conjunction with each other to implement the operation, control, or control method of the mobile communication terminal in accordance with various embodiments of the invention disclosed below. In addition, the operation, control, or control method of the mobile communication terminal may be implemented by executing at least one application stored in the data storage device 800.

[00151] The blocks disclosed above represent a logical structure. With respect to the physical structure, two or more blocks may constitute a single physical structure, or one block may contain two or more physical structures.

[00152] An example of the physical structure of a mobile communication terminal is disclosed below.

[00153] FIG. 2 shows a front and rear view of one embodiment of a mobile communication terminal. In this figure, the front view is shown in part (a), and the rear view is shown in part (b).

[00154] This figure shows an example of the layout of an actual mobile communication terminal, with the front and rear views showing the actual arrangement of the functional blocks disclosed above.

[00155] In the front view in part (a) of this figure, as an example of an output unit of an exemplary mobile communication terminal, a speaker 721 may be located at the top, and a multifunctional headphone port 722, a USB port, etc. may be located at the bottom. The user can use the audio output service of the mobile communication terminal from the audio output module.

[00156] In one example of an input unit of a mobile communication terminal, a front camera 611 may be located in the center of the upper portion of the display of the communication terminal for receiving and processing images.

[00157] In one example of an input unit, a microphone 621 may be located at the top of the mobile communication terminal. In some examples of an input unit, a volume control button 631 and a side button 635 associated with operating an application or power may be located at one end (in this example, on the right side surface) of the exemplary mobile communication terminal.

[00158] The display module may be a touch screen 641. The touch screen 641 performs an input function in terms of information processing, since it receives information from a user through touch. In addition, the touch screen 641 performs an input method detection function, since information from a user is input through touch recognition.

[00159] In the front view (a) of this figure, a touch sensor 505, which serves as an example of an element included in the sensor, is shown located near the center of the touch screen 641. The touch sensor 505 can recognize touch input on the touch screen 641 using at least one of several touch recognition methods.

[00160] The sensor of the mobile communication terminal may be a contactless sensor 512, shown in the upper right corner of the front view in part (a) of this figure. The contactless sensor 512 may be an optical sensor for determining the presence of a user in close proximity during a call.

[00161] In the example shown in the front view in part (a) of this figure, a tray 405 is located at the bottom of the communication terminal, into which a SIM card can be inserted. A user can insert a SIM card, which is a smart card with a subscriber identity module, into the bottom of the communication terminal to provide mobile communication with a base station.

[00162] As shown in the rear view in part (b) of this figure, a separate speaker 722 may be disposed at the lower end and serve as an example of an output unit of the mobile communication terminal.

[00163] In the rear view in part (b) of this figure, for example, a camera module 615 and a laser sensor 515 are shown, which are used to focus the camera module and are located in the upper left corner. An example of a mobile communication terminal may include a flash 725 as an example of an optical output unit of a group of output units. The flash 725 can be controlled independently of the camera module 615 or in conjunction with it.

[00164] In some examples of the input unit of the mobile communication terminal, the microphone 621 may be located in the center at the top, and the microphone 622 at the lower end. The microphone 621 in the center at the top is also shown in the front view in part (a).

[00165] A loop antenna module 415 may be located in the center of the rear surface of the mobile communication terminal, comprising a loop coil that performs wireless charging as a power supply and operates as an NFC antenna as a communication device.

[00166] The loop antenna module 415 is a loop antenna that can communicate by magnetic induction or other similar means and provide wireless power supply to the mobile communication terminal.

[00167] The loop antenna module 415 may transmit data using a magnetic field between the loop antennas or perform communication by selectively generating an electromagnetic field.

[00168] In addition, the loop antenna module 415 can recognize a frequency for controlling the temperature of the current collector heated in the aerosol generator 200 by magnetic induction. This embodiment of the invention will be described in detail below.

[00169] The main communication antenna 425, which transmits wireless communication signals to the base station or receives such signals from it, may be located at the lower part of the rear surface of the mobile communication terminal.

[00170] In this figure, the aerosol generator 200 is located at one upper end of the mobile communication terminal. The location of the aerosol generator 200 may vary depending on the embodiment of the invention. If the aerosol generator 200 is located in the location shown in this embodiment of the invention, it may be connected to a GPS antenna.

[00171] In this case, a design that prevents wear of the GPS antenna may be required. This embodiment of the invention will be described in detail below.

[00172] FIG. 3 shows an exploded view of one embodiment of a mobile communication terminal.

[00173] In an exploded view, the mobile communication terminal comprises a main body 1110 and a rear frame 1210. The rear frame 1210 is configured to be detachable from the camera frame 1220.

[00174] The camera frame 1220 may be a frame in which a camera module array is located, comprising a first camera module 1221, a second camera module 1225, and a third camera module 1227.

[00175] The antenna module 1310 for wireless communication may be located on the bottom side of the main body 1110.

[00176] The main body 1110 may comprise a set of printed circuit boards comprising a first printed circuit board 1410, a second printed circuit board 1420, a third printed circuit board 1430 and a fourth printed circuit board 1440.

[00177] Various chips may be provided on both surfaces of each printed circuit board. The chips perform control functions. For example, the first printed circuit board 1410 may contain an input stage chip for communication and an audio amplification chip. The second printed circuit board 1420 may contain a mobile processor, a communication modulator, a power management chip, and memory.

[00178] The third printed circuit board 1430 may comprise a camera control module for controlling the array of camera modules, and a laser control chip for the array of camera modules may be attached to the fourth printed circuit board 1440.

[00179] The loop coil module 1730 may comprise a coil and its control circuit for short-range antenna communication and wireless charging.

[00180] The fifth printed circuit board 1710 may contain an audio output circuit. A battery module 1910 for supplying power to the circuit may be included in the main body 1110.

[00181] The aerosol generator 1100 may be located in the upper portion of the main body 1110 and electrically connected to the printed circuit board of the main body 1110. The aerosol generator 1100 may accommodate a stick S containing an article for generating an aerosol or a cigarette.

[00182] Although the aerosol generator 1110 and the stick in this example are cylindrical in shape, they may be implemented in various ways depending on the embodiment of the invention. In the embodiments of the invention disclosed below, the aerosol generator 1110 and the stick are depicted as having a cylindrical shape for simplicity.

[00183] Below, embodiments of an aerosol generator as part of a mobile communication terminal disclosed above will be described in detail.

[00184] The disclosed aerosol generator serves to generate an aerosol by electrically heating a cigarette placed in the internal space of the generator.

[00185] The aerosol generator 200 may comprise a heater. In one embodiment of the invention, the heater may be an electrically resistive heater. For example, the heater may comprise electrically conductive paths, and the heater may be heated when current flows through the electrically conductive paths.

[00186] The heater may comprise a tubular heating element, a plate heating element, a needle or rod heating element and may heat the inside and/or outside of the cigarette depending on the shape of the heating element. Corresponding embodiments of the invention will be described in detail below.

[00187] A cigarette may comprise a tobacco rod and a filter rod. The tobacco rod may be made from leaf, strand, or shredded tobacco leaf. The tobacco rod may thus be surrounded by a heat-conducting material.

[00188] For example, the heat-conducting material may be a metal foil, such as aluminum foil, or other materials.

[00189] The filter rod may be a cellulose acetate filter. The filter rod may comprise at least one segment. For example, the filter rod may comprise a first segment for cooling the aerosol and a second segment for filtering a specific component contained in the aerosol.

[00190] In another embodiment of the invention, the aerosol generator may generate an aerosol using a cartridge containing an aerosol generating material.

[00191] An aerosol generator may comprise a cartridge configured to store an aerosol-generating material and a cartridge-supporting element. The cartridge may be detachably connected to a mobile communication terminal or an aerosol generator, and other embodiments are also possible. The cartridge may be formed as a single unit with the mobile communication terminal or an aerosol generator and may be secured in such a way that the user cannot remove it. The cartridge may be mounted on a housing with an aerosol-generating material placed therein. However, embodiments of the invention are not limited to the above. The aerosol-generating material may be introduced into the cartridge when the cartridge is connected to the mobile communication terminal or an aerosol generator.

[00192] The cartridge may contain an aerosol generating material, which may be, for example, in a liquid, solid, gaseous, or gel state. The aerosol generating material may be a liquid composition. For example, the liquid mixture may comprise a liquid containing a tobacco-containing substance that includes a volatile tobacco flavoring ingredient, or a liquid containing a non-tobacco substance.

[00193] The cartridge is actuated by an electrical or wireless signal transmitted from the housing, thereby converting the aerosol-generating material within the cartridge into a gaseous phase for generating an aerosol. The aerosol may be a gas containing a mixture of vaporized particles of the aerosol-generating material and air.

[00194] In another embodiment of the invention, an aerosol can be generated by heating an aerosol mobile communication terminal or an aerosol generator and a liquid composition. The generated aerosol can be delivered to the user through a cigarette. That is, the aerosol generated from the liquid composition can be moved along an air flow channel in the aerosol generator. The air flow channel can be configured to pass the aerosol through the cigarette and deliver it to the user.

[00195] In another embodiment of the invention, an aerosol mobile communication terminal or an aerosol generator and an ultrasonic vibration method may be used to generate an aerosol from an aerosol-generating material. The ultrasonic vibration method may be understood to mean a method of generating an aerosol by atomizing an aerosol-generating material using ultrasonic vibrations generated by an vibration source.

[00196] The aerosol generator may comprise an oscillation source and may generate short-period oscillations using the oscillation source to atomize a material to generate the aerosol. The oscillations generated by the oscillation source may be ultrasonic oscillations, wherein the frequency range of the ultrasonic oscillations may be approximately 100 kHz to 3.5 MHz; other variations are also possible.

[00197] The aerosol generator may further comprise a wick that absorbs material for generating an aerosol. For example, the wick may be arranged to surround at least one portion of the vibration source or to be in contact with at least one portion of the vibration source.

[00198] If a voltage (e.g., an alternating voltage) is applied to the vibration source, the vibration source can generate heat and/or ultrasonic vibrations. The heat and/or ultrasonic vibrations generated by the vibration source can be transferred to the aerosol-generating material absorbed by the wick. The aerosol-generating material absorbed by the wick can be converted into a gaseous phase by the heat and/or ultrasonic vibrations transmitted from the vibration source. As a result, an aerosol can be generated.

[00199] For example, the viscosity of the aerosol-generating material absorbed by the wick can be reduced by the heat generated by the vibration source. The aerosol-generating material with reduced viscosity due to the ultrasonic vibrations generated by the vibration source can be converted into fine particles, thereby generating an aerosol. However, embodiments of the invention are not limited to the above.

[00200] In another embodiment of the invention, the aerosol generator may generate an aerosol by heating an aerosol generating article placed in the aerosol generator using inductive heating.

[00201] An aerosol generator may comprise a current collector and a coil. In one embodiment of the invention, the coil may apply a magnetic field to the current collector. When power is supplied to the coil from the aerosol generator, a magnetic field may be generated within the coil. In one embodiment of the invention, the current collector may be a magnetic element that generates heat when exposed to an external magnetic field. Since the current collector is located within the coil and a magnetic field is applied to it, the aerosol generating article may be heated by the generated heat. Furthermore, optionally, the current collector may be located within the aerosol generating article.

[00202] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings for the convenience of those skilled in the art.

[00203] Examples include a heater that heats a material to generate an aerosol in a non-contact manner using external induction.

[00204] FIG. 4 shows a cross-section of one embodiment of an aerosol generating module taken in one direction.

[00205] The aerosol generator 200 may comprise a heater capable of heating the aerosol generating article in one of several ways when the aerosol generating article is inserted into the interior space in the form of a tube.

[00206] In one embodiment of the invention, the aerosol generator 200 may comprise an inner container 2200, a first support portion 2210, a second support portion 2220, and a heater 2300.

[00207] The inner container 2200 may be located in the inner space of the housing 2100. The inner container 2200 may comprise a space 2205 for accommodating the aerosol generating article 220.

[00208] The accommodation space 2205 not only accommodates the aerosol generating article 220, but can also serve as a channel for the introduction of outside air. An internal channel 2202 can be formed between the inner container 2200 and the heater 2300, allowing air introduced into the accommodation space 2205 through the inlet channel (not shown in the figure) of the first support portion 2210 to enter the second support portion 2220. The air introduced into the accommodation space 2205 can flow through the internal channel 2202 and reach the second support portion 2220.

[00209] The first support portion 2210 may be located at the entrance to the receiving space 2205, serving as a support for at least a portion of the aerosol generating article 220 located in the receiving space 2205. In addition, the first support portion 2210 may pass air located outside the aerosol generator 200 into the receiving space 2205.

[00210] The first support portion 2210 may comprise a support member (not shown in the figure) configured to support at least a portion of the aerosol generating article and a supply channel that passes air from outside the aerosol generator 200 into the receiving space 2205.

[00211] The first support portion 2210 may comprise a puff detection hole 2211 leading to the puff sensor 2330. The puff detection hole 2211 may be formed at the lower end of the puff sensor 2330 adjacent to the first support portion 2210. Air passed through the inlet duct may enter the puff sensor 2330 through the puff detection hole 2211.

[00212] The puff detection opening 2211 may become narrower as it moves toward the puff sensor 2330. However, it is not limited to the shape disclosed above.

[00213] The second support portion 2220 may be located within the receiving space 2205 to support the end of the aerosol generating article 220. In addition, the second support portion 2220 is configured to allow air located in the receiving space 2205 to pass into the aerosol generating article 220.

[00214] The second support portion 2220 may comprise a feed channel (not shown in the figure) that passes air from the receiving space 2205 into the aerosol generating article.

[00215] One end of the heater 2300 may be inserted into the second support portion 2220. Accordingly, the heater 2300 may rest on the second support portion 2220.

[00216] The connector 2230 may be connected to the lower end of the first support portion 2210.

[00217] The connector 2230 may comprise a first air hole (not shown in the figure) that passes air that has passed through the inlet channel of the first support portion 2210 into the accommodation space 2205.

[00218] After connecting the connector 2230 and the first support portion 2210, a puff detection channel 2301 can be formed between the upper end of the connector 2230 and the first support portion 2210. The puff detection channel 2301 can connect the air intake channel and the puff sensor 2330. Air that has passed through the air intake channel of the first support portion 2210 can pass through the puff detection channel 2301 and enter the puff sensor 2330 adjacent to the first support portion 2210.

[00219] According to one embodiment of the invention, air moving through the puff detection channel 2301 may pass through the puff detection opening 2211 of the first support portion 2210 and reach the puff sensor 2330.

[00220] A portion of the connector 2230 may surround the outer circumference of the inner container 2200. Other components located outside the connector 2230 may contact the portion of the connector 2230 and thereby rest on the connector 2230.

[00221] Another portion of the connector 2230 may be open. This may result in an interior space of the aerosol generator 200 in which other components may be accommodated.

[00222] The connector 2230 may further comprise a guide 2331 that guides the insertion of the aerosol generating article 220.

[00223] To prevent the guide 2310 from interfering with the insertion of the aerosol generating article 220 into the aerosol generator 200, at least a portion (for example, an upper portion) of the guide 2310 may have a chamfer. The chamfer may be beveled or rounded.

[00224] In another embodiment of the invention, the guide 2310 may support at least a portion of the outer circumferential surface of the aerosol generating article 220.

[00225] One end (for example, the upper end) of the inner container 2200 can be inserted into the connector 2230. Thus, the inner container 2200 can rest on the connector 2230.

[00226] The outer container 2250 may be located at some distance from the inner container 2200 and faces the outside of the inner container 2200.

[00227] The outer container 2250 may block the heat generated by the heater 2300 from being transferred to the outside. To improve the insulation efficiency, the outer container 2250 may have a double wall.

[00228] The outer container 2250 may comprise an inner wall 2251 facing the inner container 2200, an outer wall 2252 located at a certain distance from the inner wall 2251 and facing outward from the outer container 2250, and an insulating space 2253 defined between the inner wall 2251 and the outer wall 2252. The insulating space 2253 may remain evacuated to minimize heat transfer outward from the aerosol generator 200. In this document, “evacuated” means not only a complete absence of air, but also being under pressure below the ambient pressure.

[00229] A through hole (not shown in the figure) may be provided at the lower end of the outer container 2250. One or more wires or a magnetic field generator 2310 may be led out to the outside of the outer container 2250 through the through hole of the outer container 2250.

[00230] The inner container 2200 may comprise one or more supports 2201 in contact with the inner lower end of the outer container 2250. Thanks to the supports 2201, the inner container 2200 may be located at a certain distance from the inner part of the outer container 2250 and rest on the outer container 2250 in the longitudinal direction in which the aerosol generating article 220 is inserted.

[00231] The shielding portion 2260 may be positioned to surround at least a portion of the outer circumferential surface of the connector 2230. The shielding portion 2260 may be positioned to contact at least a portion of the outer circumferential surface of the connector 2230 and thereby rest on the connector 2230.

[00232] The shielding portion 2260 may block the leakage of the induced magnetic field generated inside the aerosol generator 200 out of the aerosol generator 200.

[00233] The shielding portion 2260 may comprise a wire hole (not shown in the figure) that is open in the radial direction of the accommodation space 2205, allowing the temperature measuring wire 2320 to be passed through it.

[00234] The sealing portion 2270 may be located at the outer lower end of the outer container 2250 to prevent liquid leakage. The sealing portion 2270 may comprise, for example, an elastic material such as rubber or silicone.

[00235] The sealing portion 2270 may comprise a wire channel (not shown in the figure) through which one or more wires or magnetic field generators 2310 pass. The one or more wires or magnetic field generators 2310 may exit outward from the sealing portion 2270 through the wire channel in the sealing portion 2270.

[00236] A heater 2300 may be disposed within the receiving space 2205. The heater 2300 may accommodate at least a portion of the aerosol-generating article 220 introduced into the housing 2100. The heater 2300 may support the outer circumferential surface of the aerosol-generating article 220 disposed in the receiving space 2205.

[00237] When energized, the heater 2300 may generate heat. At least one region of the inserted aerosol-generating article 220 may be heated by the heater 2300. The aerosol-generating article 220 may be heated to mix vaporized particles generated by the aerosol-generating article 220 with air in the interior of the aerosol-generating body 2100.

[00238] In one embodiment of the invention, the aerosol generator 200 may comprise a magnetic field generator 2310. In this case, the heater 2300 may serve as a current collector.

[00239] The magnetic field generator 2310 may be connected to the inner container 2200. For example, the magnetic field generator 2310 may be mounted on the outside of the inner container 2200.

[00240] The magnetic field generator 2310 can inductively heat at least one region of the article 220 to generate an aerosol located in the receiving space 2205.

[00241] The magnetic field generator 2310 may be located around the outer circumferential surface of the current collector 2300 and generate an inductive magnetic field in the direction of the current collector 2300 due to power supplied from a battery (not shown in the figure).

[00242] The susceptor 2300 may be arranged to surround at least a portion of the outer circumferential surface of the aerosol-generating article 220 located in the receiving space 2205. The susceptor 2300 may generate heat to heat the aerosol-generating article located in the receiving space 2205 by virtue of the action of an alternating magnetic field generated by the magnetic field generator 2310.

[00243] In another example of heater 2300, aerosol generator 200 may comprise an electrically resistive heater. For example, it may comprise a film heater arranged to surround at least a portion of the outer circumferential surface of an aerosol-generating article inserted into housing 2100. The film heater may comprise an electrically conductive path. When current flows through the electrically conductive path, the film heater may generate heat to heat the aerosol-generating article inserted into housing 2100.

[00244] In another example of the heater 2300, the aerosol generator 200 may be a needle heater and/or a rod heater and/or a tubular heater capable of heating the interior of an aerosol-generating article inserted into the housing 2100. The heater disclosed above may be inserted, for example, into at least one region of the aerosol-generating article to heat the interior of the aerosol-generating article.

[00245] The examples are not limited to a specific implementation method of the heater 2300. The heater may be modified in various ways, provided that it is capable of heating the aerosol-generating article 220 to a predetermined temperature. In the present disclosure, the "predetermined temperature" may refer to a temperature to which the aerosol-generating material contained in the aerosol-generating article 220 can be heated for the purpose of generating an aerosol. The predetermined temperature may be predetermined in the aerosol generator 200. In addition, the predetermined temperature may be changed depending on the type of the aerosol generator 200 and/or the actions of the user.

[00246] For example, a temperature-sensitive wire 2320 may serve as a temperature sensor. A thermocouple may serve as a temperature-sensitive wire. In another example, the temperature-sensitive wire may be a thermally conductive wire for transferring heat, and the temperature-sensitive wire may be configured to connect to a sensor module to generate a signal depending on a change in temperature.

[00247] A portion of the temperature-sensitive wire 2320 may be connected to the heater 2300. The temperature-sensitive wire 2320 may detect a change in the temperature of the heater 2300 during operation of the heater 2300.

[00248] The temperature-sensitive wire 2320 may extend from the space 2205 for placement to the outside of the inner container 2200 through the space between the inner container 2200 and the connector 2230. The temperature-sensitive wire 2320 may extend through the space between the inner container 2200 and the outer container 2250.

[00249] Another portion of the temperature-sensitive wire 2320 may pass through the outer container 2250 through a through hole in the outer container 2250 and exit outside the outer container 2250.

[00250] The heater 2300 may further comprise a projection 301 protruding outward. A portion of the above-disclosed temperature-sensitive wire 2320 may be connected to the projection 301 of the heater 2300.

[00251] The puff sensor 2330 may detect a change in pressure in the air flow channel in accordance with the user's puff. The puff sensor 2330 may be located near the first support portion 2210.

[00252] The arrangement and shape of the components disclosed above are not limited to the disclosed embodiments of the invention and may be changed in various ways.

[00253] FIG. 5 shows a partial sectional view of one embodiment of the aerosol generating module disclosed above, taken from a different direction.

[00254] The same reference signs as in the above-disclosed embodiment refer to the same components, and descriptions that coincide with the above-disclosed contents regarding these components will be omitted.

[00255] In the embodiment of the invention shown in this figure, the through hole 2254 of the outer container 2250 and the wire channel 2270 of the sealing portion 2270 may be located at a certain distance from the central axis in the longitudinal direction of the aerosol generating article 220.

[00256] At least a portion of the sealing portion 2270 may be inserted into the through hole 2254 of the outer container 2250. One or more wires or magnetic field generators 2310 may pass through the through hole 2254 of the outer container 2250 and through the channel 2272 for wires of the sealing portion 2270.

[00257] FIG. 6 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of some components of one embodiment of the aerosol generating module disclosed above.

[00258] This figure shows a process for moving air in accordance with a user's puff in one embodiment of an aerosol generating module.

[00259] When a user takes a puff while contacting the aerosol generating article 220 with their mouth, a pressure difference may arise between the external environment of the aerosol generating module and the internal space of the housing 2100, as a result of which external air enters the housing 2100 through the first support portion 2210.

[00260] The outside air entering the body 2100 may pass through the inlet duct 2204 of the first support portion 2210. The air passed through the inlet duct 2204 may pass through the first air opening 2231 and the second air opening 2241 and reach the internal duct 2202 between the internal container 2200 and the heater 2300. The air moving through the internal duct 2202 disclosed above may enter the second support portion 2220.

[00261] Air introduced into the supply channel 2227 of the second support portion 2220 may pass through the supply channel 2227 in a U-shape according to the shape of the second support portion 2220 and enter the end of the article 220 for generating an aerosol inserted into the receiving space 2205.

[00262] The aerosol can be generated by mixing air entering the aerosol generating article 220 with vaporized particles formed by heating the aerosol generating article 220. By puffing on the aerosol generating article 220, the user can inhale the aerosol generated in the accommodation space 2205.

[00263] FIG. 7 shows an example of the air movement process in the second support portion 2220 in accordance with the embodiment of the invention disclosed above.

[00264] After the aerosol generating article (not shown in the figure) is inserted into the aerosol generator 200 and comes into contact with the inner side surface of the second support portion 2220, the supply channel 2227 can be formed in the space between the second support portion 2220 and the aerosol generating article (not shown in the figure).

[00265] Air moving through the internal channel 2002 between the internal container 2200 and the heater 2300 may enter the supply channel 2227 of the second support portion 2220. The supply channel 2227 may have a U-shaped form corresponding to the shape of the second support portion 2220. Air moving through the supply channel 2227 may reach the end of the article to generate an aerosol.

[00266] However, the location and shape of the feed channel 2227 are not limited to the embodiment of the invention disclosed above and may be different.

[00267] In the disclosed examples, the aerosol generator 200 heats the aerosol generating article using a film-type heater mounted on the exterior of the aerosol generating article.

[00268] As disclosed above, the aerosol generator 200 may comprise a heater capable of heating the aerosol generating article in one of several ways when the aerosol generating article is inserted into the interior space in the form of a tube.

[00269] FIG. 8 discloses an example in which a stick is inserted into an aerosol generator of a mobile communication terminal according to one embodiment of the invention.

[00270] As shown in the figure, the aerosol generator 200 may comprise a heating unit 2530, indicated in the figure by a dotted cylinder. The aerosol generator 200 may be connected to the controller 100 and the power supply unit 300 of the mobile communication terminal, disclosed above.

[00271] The aerosol generator 200 may comprise an insertion space 2540. The insertion space 2540 may be open on the top side of the aerosol generator 200. The insertion space 2540 may have the shape of a cylinder oriented in a vertical direction. The stick 210 may be inserted into the insertion space 2540.

[00272] The heating unit 2530 may be positioned around the insertion space 2540. The heating unit 2530 may surround the insertion space 2540 and be shaped like a cylinder with an open top and bottom.

[00273] The heating unit 2530 may surround one side of the stick 210 inserted into the insertion space 2540.

[00274] The heating unit 2530 may generate an aerosol by heating the insertion space and/or the stick 210 inserted into the insertion space 2540.

[00275] The power supply unit 300 of the mobile communication terminal may supply power to the controller 100 and the heating unit 2530 for operation.

[00276] The controller 100 of the mobile communication terminal can control the operation of the aerosol generator 200 as a whole. The controller 100 can control the operation of the display, sensor, motor, etc. installed in the aerosol generator 200. In addition, the controller 100 can check the state of each component of the aerosol generator 200 in order to determine whether the aerosol generator 200 is in an operational state.

[00277] A cartridge (not shown in the figure) may store a liquid. The cartridge may generate an aerosol using the stored liquid. The aerosol generated by the cartridge may be delivered to the user via a stick 210 inserted into an aerosol generator 200.

[00278] The cartridge may comprise a liquid chamber in which the liquid is stored, and a spray chamber through which the aerosol is generated and air passes. The cartridge may comprise a wick that is located within the spray chamber and receives liquid from the liquid chamber. The cartridge 40 may comprise a heating coil configured to heat the wick to generate the aerosol. Air entering the inlet of the cartridge may entrain the aerosol as it passes through the liquid chamber and exit through the outlet of the cartridge.

[00279] The lower end of the stick 210 can be inserted into the insertion space 2540, and the upper end of the stick can be extended out of the insertion space 2540. The user can inhale air while holding the open upper end of the stick 210 in the mouth. The air can pass through the aerosol generator 200 and be delivered to the user during aerosol transfer.

[00280] FIGS. 9 and 10 illustrate an exemplary structure of an aerosol generator 200 capable of accommodating a stick, according to one embodiment of the invention.

[00281] As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the lower tube 2502 can be inserted into the upper tube 2501 from the lower side of the upper tube 2501. The heating unit 2530 can be inserted into the upper tube 2501. The heating unit 2530 can be located between the upper end of the upper tube 2501 and the upper end of the lower tube 2502. The upper tube 2501 and the lower tube 2502 can be connected to each other by the heating unit 2530 located between them.

[00282] The heating unit 2530 may have the shape of a tube extended in a vertical direction. The heating unit 2530 may have the shape of a cylinder. A first space 2541 for insertion may be provided inside the heating unit 2530. The first space 2541 for insertion may have the shape of a cylinder extended in a vertical direction. The first space 2541 for insertion may be open at the top and bottom. The upper end of the first space 2541 for insertion may be open to the outside.

[00283] The heating unit 2530 may comprise a heating element 2410. The heating element 2410 may have the shape of a cylinder extending in a vertical direction. The heating element 2410 may surround the first insertion space 2541. The heating element 2410 may be open at the top and bottom. The heating element 2410 may be made of a material with good thermal conductivity. The heating element 2410 may support the heating element 2430.

[00284] The heating assembly 2530 may comprise a heating flange 2420. The heating flange 2420 may be integrated into the heating element 2410.

[00285] The heating flange 2420 may extend radially outward from the upper end of the heating element 2410. The heating flange 2420 may extend in a circumferential direction. The heating flange 2420 may have a ring shape.

[00286] The heating unit 2530 may comprise a heating element 2430. The heating element 2430 may have the shape of a cylinder extending in a vertical direction. The heating element 2430 may surround the outer circumferential surface of the heating element 2410. The inner circumferential surface of the heating element 2430 may be connected in contact with the outer circumferential surface of the heating element 2410. The upper end of the heating element 2430 may be closed by a heating flange 2420. The heating element 2430 may generate heat to heat the first insertion space 2541. The heating coil 2430 may be an electrically resistive heater. The heating element 2430 may be made of an electrically conductive metal.

[00287] The heating unit 2530 may comprise an insulating layer 2440. The insulating layer 2440 may have the shape of a cylinder extending in a vertical direction. The insulating layer 2440 may surround the outer circumferential surface of the heating element 2430. The insulating layer 2440 may prevent the heat generated by the heating element 2430 from dissipating outward rather than into the first insertion space 2541.

[00288] The first connector 2450 can extend downward from the lower end of the heating element 2430. The first connector 2450 can be integrated into the heating element 2430. The first connector 2450 can be made of a conductive metal. The first connector 2450 can be connected to the second connector 2460, and the second connector 2460 can be connected to the power supply 300 and/or the controller 100. The second connector 36 can transmit power to the first connector 2450. In this way, power can be supplied to the heating element 2430.

[00289] FIGS. 11 and 12 illustrate some embodiments of an aerosol generating device that uses a film heater on the outside of the article to generate the aerosol.

[00290] As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the perimeter 2521 of the lower tube 2502 may have the shape of a cylinder extending in a vertical direction. The lower tube 2502 may be located at the bottom of the upper tube 2501 inside the upper tube 2501 (see FIGS. 9 and 10). The perimeter 2521 may be referred to as a side wall.

[00291] The lower tube 2502 may comprise a second insertion space 2562. The perimeter 2521 of the lower tube 2502 may surround the second insertion space 2562. The second insertion space 2562 may be in the form of a cylinder that is open at the top and bottom.

[00292] The light absorber 2523 may be formed on the outer circumferential surface of the upper perimeter 2521 of the lower tube 2502. The light absorber 2523 may extend in a circumferential direction along the outer circumferential surface of the perimeter 2521. The light absorber 2523 may have a "C" or "O" shape. The light absorber 2523 may face outward in a radial direction.

[00293] The first support rib 2525 may be formed in the upper portion of the outer circumferential surface of the perimeter 2521 of the lower tube 2502. The first support rib 2525 may be formed around the light absorber 2523. The first support rib 2525 may protrude radially outward from the upper end and/or the upper end of the light absorber 2523 so that it faces upward. However, the position of the first support rib 2525 is not limited to this embodiment. The first support rib 2525 may extend in the circumferential direction along the light absorber 2523. The first support rib 2525 may form a step along the perimeter 2521.

[00294] The upper surface 2522 of the perimeter 2521 of the lower tube 2502 may extend in a circumferential direction along the perimeter 2521. The upper surface 2522 may face upward from the lower tube 2502. The upper surface 2522 may have a “C” or “O” shape.

[00295] A heater support rib 2526 may be formed at the upper end of the perimeter 2521 of the lower tube 2502. The heater support rib 2526 may be formed by deepening the upper end of the inner circumferential surface of the perimeter 2521 of the lower tube 2502 radially outward. The heater support rib 2526 may form a step at the upper end of the inner circumferential surface of the perimeter 2521 of the lower tube 2502. The heater support rib 2526 may adjoin the upper surface 2522. The heater support rib 2526 may face the second space 2562 for insertion radially inward.

[00296] One side of the perimeter 2521 of the lower tube 2502 may be pressed radially inward to form an indented groove 2584. The indented groove 5244 may extend to the upper surface 2522 of the perimeter 2521 of the lower tube 2502. The indented groove 2584 may be formed between the opposite ends of the C-shaped light absorber 2523. One side of the perimeter 2521 of the lower tube 2502 may be open to form a connecting hole 2573. The connecting hole 2573 may be located below the indented groove 2584.

[00297] The first connector 2450 may be inserted and positioned in the depressed groove 2584. The first connector 2450 and/or the second connector 2460 may be connected to each other through the connecting hole 2573.

[00298] The base 2528 may extend radially outward from the lower end of the outer circumferential surface of the perimeter 2521 of the lower tube 2502. The base 2528 may extend in a circumferential direction along the perimeter 2521.

[00299] The support bar 2529 may extend upward from the base 2528 along the perimeter 2521 of the lower tube 2502. The support bar 2529 may extend radially outward from the perimeter 2521. The support bar 2529 may be formed on opposite sides of the lower tube 2502.

[00300] An inlet may be formed by opening the lower portion of one side of the perimeter 2521 of the lower tube 2502. The inlet may communicate with the connecting channel.

[00301] An embodiment of an aerosol generator is disclosed below, comprising a film heater with a heat-generating circuit as a heater for heating a stick containing an article for generating an aerosol, and a sensor circuit for monitoring the temperature.

[00302] The controller 100 may control the supply of power from the power supply unit 110 to the heater assembly 2630 based on the temperature measured by the sensor circuit disclosed below.

[00303] In this case, the heater unit 2630 performs the same heating function as the heater unit 2530 disclosed above. However, it is separately referred to as the heater unit 2630 to distinguish the type of heater, since it contains a heat dissipation circuit or a sensor circuit.

[00304] In addition, the controller 100 may check the state of each component of the aerosol generator 200 and determine whether the aerosol generator 200 is in an operational state.

[00305] The aerosol generator 200 may comprise a substrate on which a circuit for transmitting an electrical signal transmitted from the controller 100 is printed. The substrate may be located inside the housing of the aerosol generator 200.

[00306] Accordingly, the heater assembly 2630 may be electrically connected via the controller 100, the power supply 110, and the substrate, or the controller 100 may comprise a substrate that performs the same function.

[00307] The substrate may connect the aerosol generator 200 and the controller 100 via a jumper. Depending on the embodiment of the invention, the jumper may be included in the aerosol generator 200, the controller 100, or a substrate connected to the controller 100.

[00308] The jumper may be located inside the housing of the aerosol generator 200. In this way, the jumper may electrically connect the heater assembly 2630 and the substrate.

[00309] A jumper may be located between the heater assembly 2630 and the substrate 121. The jumper may comprise an electrically conductive circuit. The jumper may be made of a material with low thermal conductivity. The jumper may be made of a material with a thermal conductivity that is lower than the thermal conductivity of the heater assembly 2630. The jumper may be made of a material whose temperature coefficient of resistance is lower than the temperature coefficient of resistance of the heater assembly 2630.

[00310] Accordingly, power can be transmitted to the heater assembly 2630 via the jumper, but the amount of heat generated by the heater assembly 2630 and transmitted to the substrate via the jumper can be reduced, which can prevent overheating that can lead to failure or destruction of the substrate. In addition, heating of surrounding areas other than the heater assembly 2630 can be prevented.

[00311] FIG. 13 shows an aerosol generator according to another embodiment of the invention.

[00312] As shown in FIG. 13, the tube 2601 that constitutes the housing of the aerosol generator 200 may be hollow and contain an insertion space 2604. The insertion space 2604 may be open on one side or the other of the tube 2601.

[00313] The insertion space 2604 may be open to the outside on one side. The stick 210 may be inserted into the tube 2601 through the opening of the insertion space 2604. The insertion space 2604 may have the shape of a cylinder elongated vertically.

[00314] In the disclosed example, the tube 2601 forming the housing of the aerosol generator 200 comprises an upper tube and a lower tube.

[00315] To distinguish between a heater containing a heat generation circuit or a sensor circuit, the tube 2601 forming the housing of the aerosol generator 200 is disclosed as containing a first tube 2602 and a second tube 2603.

[00316] The first tube 2602 and the second tube 2603 may be coupled or connected to each other to form a tube 2601.

[00317] The first tube 2602 may be located at the top of the second tube 2603. The inner circumferential surface of the first tube 2602 may surround the upper portion of the insertion space 2604, and the inner circumferential surface of the second tube 2603 may surround the lower portion of the insertion space 2604. The lower end of the second portion 2603 of the tube may be open and contain an inlet opening 2605.

[00318] The inlet opening 2605 may communicate with the introduction space 2604. Air may enter the introduction space 2604 through the inlet opening 2605.

[00319] The heater assembly 2630 may be positioned and secured within the tube 2601.

[00320] The perimeter of the upper end of the heater assembly 2630 may be closed by the perimeter of the upper end of the tube 2601.

[00321] The outer circumferential surface of the heater assembly 2630 may be closed by the inner circumferential surface of the tube 2601. The heater assembly 2630 may surround at least a portion of the insertion space 2604. The inner circumferential surface of the heater assembly 2630 may define the insertion space 2604. The heater assembly 2630 may heat the insertion space 2604.

[00322] FIG. 14 is a partially cutaway view of a second layer 2722 according to one embodiment of an aerosol generator.

[00323] The inner tube 2710 may be made of a heat-conducting material.

[00324] The inner tube 2710 may be made of a conductive or non-conductive material. It may be made of various suitable materials with good thermal conductivity.

[00325] The inner tube 2710 may have a strength sufficient to maintain the shape of the insertion space 2604 in which the stick 210 is placed and a thickness suitable for efficient heat transfer from the heat dissipation circuit 2730.

[00326] The first layer 2721 may cover the interior of the heat dissipation circuit 2730 and the sensor circuit 2740.

[00327] The first layer 2721 may have electrical insulating properties. The first layer 2721 may have thermal resistance sufficient to withstand the heat generated by the heat dissipation circuit 2730.

[00328] The first layer 2721 may be made of paper, glass, ceramic, or coated metal.

[00329] The first layer 2721 may be made of various suitable materials and is not limited to the examples disclosed above.

[00330] The second layer 2722 may cover the outer side of the heat dissipation circuit 2730 and the sensor circuit 2740. The second layer 2722 may have electrical insulating properties. The second layer 2722 may have thermal resistance sufficient to withstand the heat generated by the heat dissipation circuit 2730.

[00331] The second layer 2722 may have thermal insulating properties. The second layer 2722 may reduce the loss of heat emitted outward from the heater assembly 2630.

[00332] The heater assembly 2630 may comprise a heat dissipation pattern 2730. The heat dissipation pattern 2730 may be completely printed on the first layer 2721. The heat dissipation pattern 2730 may be formed between the first layer 2721 and the second layer 2722. The heat dissipation pattern 2730 may be implemented using an element having electrical resistance. The electrically resistive heating element may generate heat when power is supplied from the power supply 110, that is, when current flows through the electrically resistive heating element. The heat dissipation pattern 2730 may be made of aluminum, tungsten, gold, platinum, silver, copper, nickel, palladium, or combinations thereof.

[00333] The heat dissipation circuit 2730 may comprise an alloy and is not limited to the example disclosed above. The resistance of the heat dissipation circuit 2730 may depend on the material used, the length, width, thickness, or the design of the electrical resistive element.

[00334] The heat dissipation circuit 2730 may be made of a material with a low temperature coefficient of resistance.

[00335] With a low temperature coefficient of resistance, power loss during heating can be low and heat transfer efficiency can be high. For example, the heat dissipation circuit 2730 can be constantan. Constantan can be an alloy of nickel and copper in a ratio of 45% and 55%. The temperature coefficient of resistance of constantan is 0.000008 and can converge to 0.

[00336] Accordingly, the heat transfer efficiency of the heat dissipation circuit 2730 that generates heat and transfers heat to the insertion space 2604 can be high.

[00337] The heater assembly 2630 may comprise a sensor circuit 2740. The sensor circuit 2740 may be printed integrally with the heat dissipation circuit 2730 on the first layer 2721. The sensor circuit 2740 may be located between the first layer 2721 and the second layer 2722. The sensor circuit 2740 may be formed by printing a resistor with a temperature coefficient of resistance. The sensor circuit 2740 may be formed adjacent to the heat dissipation circuit 2730.

[00338] The sensor circuit 2740 may be formed from a ceramic and/or a semiconductor and/or a metal and/or carbon. Similar to the heat dissipation circuit 2730, the sensor circuit 2740 may be formed from an electrically resistive or electrically conductive element.

[00339] The electrical resistance of the resistor of the sensor circuit 2740 may change depending on the temperature. The change in resistance can be determined by measuring the change in voltage during the flow of current through the resistor of the sensor circuit 2740. Accordingly, by measuring the change in the electrical resistance of the sensor circuit 2740 depending on the change in temperature, the temperature of the heater assembly 2630 can be measured. However, embodiments of the invention are not limited to the above. The change in resistance can be determined by applying a voltage to the resistor of the sensor circuit 2740 and measuring the change in current.

[00340] The first terminal 2731 may be formed at the end of the heat dissipation circuit 2730. The first terminal 2731 may electrically connect the heat dissipation circuit 2730 and the power supply unit 110. The first terminal 2731 may correspond to an electrical connection terminal that supplies power from the power supply unit 110 to the heat dissipation circuit 2730. The first terminal 2731 may be led outward from the heater assembly 2630.

[00341] A second terminal 2741 may be formed at the end of the sensor circuit 2740. The second terminal 2741 may electrically connect the sensor circuit 2740 and the power supply unit 110. The second terminal 2741 may correspond to an electrical connection terminal that provides power from the power supply unit 110 to the sensor circuit 2740. The second terminal 2741 may be led outward from the heater assembly 2630.

[00342] The terminal portion 2735 may extend in one direction from the layer 2720. The terminal portion 2735 may protrude from the layer 2720. The heat dissipation pattern 2730 may extend from the layer 2720 to the terminal portion 2735 and be printed on the terminal portion 2735. The first terminal 2731 may be formed at the end of the heat dissipation pattern 133 and is located on the terminal portion 2735. The sensor circuit 2740 may extend from the layer 2720 to the terminal portion 2735 and be printed on the terminal portion 2735. The second terminal 2741 may be formed at the end of the sensor circuit 2740 and is located on the terminal portion 2735.

[00343] FIGS. 15-17 illustrate the connection diagrams and blocks of the aerosol generator.

[00344] As shown in FIGS. 15-17, the aerosol generator 200 may comprise a first substrate 2621. The first substrate 2621 may transmit electrical signals to control the operation of various components. A circuit for transmitting electrical signals may be formed on the first substrate 2621. The first substrate 2621 may be electrically connected to the power supply 300 and the controller 100. The controller 100 may be mounted on the first substrate 2621. The first substrate 2621 may be referred to as a main board.

[00345] The aerosol generator 200 may comprise a jumper 2650. The jumper 2650 may electrically connect the heater assembly 2630 and the first substrate 2621. One end of the jumper 2650 may be connected to the terminal portion 2735 of the heater assembly 2630. The opposite end of the jumper 2650 may be connected to the first substrate 2621.

[00346] The jumper 2650 may comprise a second substrate 2651. The second substrate 2651 may be referred to as a connecting substrate. The second substrate 2651 may extend from the heater assembly 2630 to the first substrate 2621. The second substrate 2651 may be implemented as a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB). The second substrate 2651 is implemented as flexible and may be easily installed within the aerosol generator 200.

[00347] The jumper 2650 may comprise a connection pattern 2650 printed on the second substrate 2651. The connection pattern 2650 may extend from one end of the second substrate 2651 to the opposite end of the second substrate 2651. The connection pattern 2650 may be made of an electrically conductive element.

[00348] A plurality of connection patterns 2650 may be formed corresponding to the first terminal 2731 and the second terminal 2741. The connection patterns 2650 may be covered with a layer having electrical and thermal insulating properties.

[00349] The jumper 2650 may comprise a connection terminal 2653. The connection terminal 2653 may be located at one end of the jumper 2650. The connection terminal 2653 may be formed at one end of each connection pattern 2650. A plurality of connection terminals 2653 may be provided, corresponding to the first terminal 2731 and the second terminal 2741. The connection terminals 2653 may be electrically connected to the first terminal 2731 and the second terminal 2741 of the terminal portion 2735. The connection terminals 2653 may be connected or linked to the first terminal 2731 and the second terminal 2741. For example, the connection terminals 2653 may be connected to the first terminal 2731 and the second terminal 2741 by soldering.

[00350] The jumper 2650 may comprise a connector 2654. The connector 2654 may be formed at the opposite end of the connection pattern 2650. The connector 2654 may face away from the connection terminal 2653 relative to the connection pattern 2650. The connector 2654 may be connected to the first substrate 2621 for connecting the connection pattern 2650 of the jumper 2650 to the first substrate 2621.

[00351] Accordingly, the first substrate 2621 and the heater assembly 2630 may be electrically connected to each other. The power supply 110 connected to the first substrate 2621 may supply power to the heater assembly 2630 through the jumper 2650.

[00352] The heater assembly 2630 may be made of a material that has a temperature coefficient of resistance that is less than the temperature coefficient of resistance of the jumper 2650. The heat dissipation circuit 2730 may be made of a material that has a temperature coefficient of resistance that is less than the connection circuit 2650 of the jumper 2650.

[00353] For example, the heat dissipation circuit 2730 may be constantan, which has a temperature coefficient of resistance of 0.000008 and converges to 0, and the jumper 2650 may be made of nickel, which has a temperature coefficient of resistance of 0.006, or copper, which has a temperature coefficient of resistance of 0.00386.

[00354] The materials of the heat dissipation circuit 2730 and the connection circuit 2263 of the jumper 2650 are not limited to those disclosed above. As the temperature coefficient of resistance decreases, the efficiency of heat transfer may increase and the loss of available energy may decrease. In addition, as the temperature coefficient of resistance decreases, the rate of increase in temperature of the heating element to which power is supplied may increase.

[00355] The connection pattern 2650 may have low thermal conductivity. The jumper 2650 may be made of a material with a thermal conductivity lower than that of the heater assembly 2630. The connection pattern 2650 may be made of a material with a thermal conductivity lower than that of the heat dissipation pattern 2730 of the heater assembly 2630. The heat dissipation rate of the connection pattern 2650 may be lower than that of the heat dissipation pattern 2730.

[00356] The 2650 connection diagram may be covered with a thermal insulation layer.

[00357] Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the amount of heat generated by the heater assembly 2630 and transferred to the first substrate 2621 through the jumper 2650, and to prevent overheating and destruction of the first substrate 2621. In addition, it is possible to prevent heating of parts other than the heater assembly 2630.

[00358] Another embodiment of an aerosol generator is now disclosed.

[00359] An embodiment of an aerosol generator 200 inserted into a stick containing an aerosol generating article is disclosed below as an inductive type heater for heating the stick.

[00360] FIG. 18 shows a portion of an embodiment of an aerosol generator inserted into a stick to implement an inductive heating method.

[00361] As shown in FIG. 18, the heater 2950 may be inserted into the cavity 2814 of the heater rod 2810. The heater 2950 may extend in a vertical direction. The heater 2950 may be a magnetic element and generate heat under the action of an induced current. The heater 2950 may be in the form of a roll of thin plates.

[00362] The sensor 2850 may be inserted into the cavity 2814. The sensor 2850 may be located under the heater 2950. The sensor 2850 may detect the temperature of the heater 2950. The sensor current-carrying wire 2859 may be connected to the sensor 2850. A pair of sensor current-carrying wires 2851 may be provided. The sensor current-carrying wires 2851 may transmit power from the power supply to the sensor 2850. The sensor current-carrying wires 2851 may transmit a control signal to the sensor 2850.

[00363] The reinforcing member 2840 may be inserted into the cavity 2814 of the heater rod 2810. The reinforcing member 2840 may be located under the sensor 2850. The reinforcing member 2840 may support the lower portion of the sensor 2850. The reinforcing member 2840 may be fixed in tight contact with the inner circumferential surface of the heater rod 2810 in the cavity 2814. The reinforcing member 2840 may fill the cavity 2814. The current-carrying wire of the sensor 2859 may be led out of the heater rod 2810 through the reinforcing member 2840.

[00364] FIG. 19 shows a portion of a heater in one embodiment of an aerosol generator.

[00365] As shown in FIG. 19, the heater 2950 can be vertically elongated. The heater 2950 can have a cylindrical shape. The heater 2950 can be flexible. The heater 2950 can be formed as a rolled-up or curved element in the form of a thin plate. The bending direction BD in which the heater 2950 is bent can intersect the longitudinal direction LD of the heater 2950. For example, the bending direction BD of the heater 2950 can be perpendicular to the longitudinal direction LD of the heater 2950.

[00366] As shown in part (a) of FIG. 19, the heater 2950 may be curved in the bending direction BD. One side of the heater 2950 may be cut along the longitudinal direction LD of the heater 2950. The heater 2950 may comprise a cutout 2953 extending in the longitudinal direction LD on one side of the cylinder. The heater 2950 may have a C-shaped cross-section. The heater opening 2954 may be defined as a space formed inside the heater 2950. The heater 2950 may surround the side of the heater opening 2954. The heater opening 2954 may extend vertically inside the heater 2950. The heater opening 2954 may communicate with the cutout 2953. The heater opening 2954 may be open at the top and bottom.

[00367] As shown in part (b) of FIG. 19, in another example, the heater 2950 may have the shape of a cylinder rolled in the circumferential direction. The heater 2950 may have a spiral cross-section. Even in this case, the heater opening 2954 may be formed inside the heater 2950. Even in this case, a cutout 2953 may be provided on one side extending in the longitudinal direction LD.

[00368] The curvature of the heater 2950 in the second position 2952 may be less than the curvature of the heater 2950 in the first position 2951. The heater 2950 in the second position 2952 may have a larger radius of curvature than the heater in the first position 2951. The opening 2954 of the heater and the cutout 2953 of the heater 2950 in the second position 2952 may exceed the similar parameters of the heater in the first position 2951.

[00369] The heater 2950 may be made of an elastic material. When the heater 2950 is folded and is in the first position 2951, it may be acted upon by an elastic force directed to open the heater outward to restore the second position 2952. The heater 2950 may have a restoring or elastic force in the direction of decreasing curvature. The heater 2950 may have a restoring or elastic force to increase the radius of curvature or the radius of the heater 2950. The heater 2950 may have a restoring or elastic force to increase the size of the opening 2954 of the heater and the cutout 2953.

[00370] FIG. 20 shows a heater in one embodiment of an aerosol generator.

[00371] As shown in FIG. 20, the heater 2950 in the first position 2951 can be inserted into the cavity 2814 of the heater rod 2810. The diameter D1 of the outer circumferential surface of the heater 2950 in the first position 2951 can be less than the diameter D3 of the cavity 2814. The diameter D2 of the outer circumferential surface of the heater 2950 in the second position 2952 can exceed the diameter D3 of the cavity 2814.

[00372] In the cavity 2814, the heater 2950 can apply an elastic or restoring force from the first position 2951 to the second position 2952. The diameter D1 of the outer circumferential surface of the heater 2950 in the cavity 2814 can be equal to the diameter D2 of the cavity 2814. The curvature of the outer circumferential surface of the heater 2950 in the cavity 2814 can be equal to the curvature of the cavity 2814. In the cavity 2814, the heater 2950 can press on the inner circumferential surface of the heater rod 2810 under the action of an elastic force and exert pressure on the inner circumferential surface of the heater rod 2810.

[00373] Accordingly, it is possible to secure a tight contact between the outer circumferential surface of the heater 2950 and the inner circumferential surface of the heater rod 2810 in the cavity 2814. In addition, it may not be necessary to make adhesive joints to attach the heater 2950 to the inner portion of the heater rod 2810, and a conductive wire for the heater 2950 may not be required. Accordingly, the manufacturing process can be simplified. In addition, problems such as twisting or breaking of the conductive wire can be avoided.

[00374] The heater 2950 shown in this figure can be inserted into the heater rod 2810. When the heater 2950 is inserted into the heater rod 2810, the heater 2950 can be bent into the first position 2951. In this case, the heater 2950 in the first position 2951 can be inserted into the cavity 2814 of the heater rod 2810 through the opening. The heater 2950 can be inserted into the cavity 2814, being bent into the first position 2951. When the heater 2950 is inserted into the heater rod 2810, the heater 2950 can tightly contact the inner circumferential surface of the heater rod 2810 under the action of the pressure in the cavity 2814 and be fixed in the heater rod 2810. When the heater 2850 is inserted into the heater rod 2810, the heater 2950 may be positioned above the cover portion 2851.

[00375] FIG. 21 shows a heater comprising an inductive coil in one embodiment of an aerosol generator.

[00376] As shown in FIG. 21, the tube bore 208 may be cylindrical in shape. The tube bore 208 may surround the sides around the rod body 2811 and the rod tip 2812.

[00377] The inductor coil 2860 may be wound around the outer circumferential surface of the tube 2821 in a plurality of turns, surrounding the outer circumferential surface. The inductor coil 2860 may surround the heater 2950. The heater 2950 may generate heat through the inductor coil 2860 in an inductive heating manner.

[00378] The cavity 2814 may communicate with the opening 254 of the lid. The heater 2950 may be vertically extended. The heater 30 may be inserted into the cavity 2814 through the opening 254 of the lid and secured in the cavity 2814. The heater 2950 may tightly contact the inner circumferential surface of the body 2811 of the rod in the cavity 2814. The heater 2950 may be located above the lower part of the space 2824 for insertion. The heater 2950 may be located above the first part 2831 of the lid. The heater 2950 may be located above the first flange 2901. The first line L1-L1' may be defined as an imaginary line in the same plane as the lower part of the space 2824 for insertion or the upper surface of the first part 2831 of the lid. The second line L2-L2' can be defined as an imaginary line parallel to the first line L1-L1' and located in the same plane as the bottom of the heater 2950. The second line L2-L2' can pass at a given distance d above the first line L1-L1'. The given distance d can be greater than or equal to 0 mm.

[00379] Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the influence of heat generated by the heater 2950 on the first lid portion 2831. In addition, it is possible to prevent thermal deformation of the first lid portion 2831 with the formation or expansion of a gap between the first lid portion 2831 and the heater rod 2810, as well as leakage of foreign substances such as liquid through the gap.

[00380] FIG. 22 shows a heater comprising an inductive coil in one embodiment of an aerosol generator.

[00381] As shown in FIG. 22, the sensor 2850 may be inserted into the opening 2954 of the heater. The sensor 2850 may have a shape that corresponds to the opening 2954 of the heater. The sensor 2850 may be elongated vertically. For example, the sensor 2850 may have the shape of an elongated cylinder. The heater 2950 may surround the sensor 2850. The sensor 2850 may measure the temperature of the heater 2950 inside the heater 2950.

[00382] The sensor current-carrying wires 2851 may extend from the sensor 2850 downward from the heater 2950. The sensor current-carrying wires 2851 may extend downward from the second cover portion 2932 through the reinforcing member 2840.

[00383] The reinforcing element 2840 may overlap the upper surface of the first flange 2901. The reinforcing element 2840 may be vertically oriented. The upper end of the reinforcing element 2840 may be located above the level of the upper surface of the first flange 2901. The lower end of the reinforcing element 2840 may be located below the level of the upper surface of the first flange 2901. The reinforcing element 2840 may increase the rigidity of the rod body 2811 around the upper surface of the first flange 2901, on the inner side of the upper surface of the first flange 2901.

[00384] Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the influence of the heat generated by the heater 2950 on the first part 2831 of the lid. In addition, it is possible to prevent thermal deformation of the part 2831 of the first lid with the formation or expansion of a gap between the part 2831 of the first lid and the heater rod 2810, as well as leakage of foreign substances such as liquid through the gap.

[00385] In addition, the reinforcing member 2840 may prevent the heater rod 2810 from breaking around the first flange 2901.

[00386] An aerosol generator 200 according to one aspect of the present invention may comprise a tube 208 arranged to form an insertion space 2824; a cover 2931, 2932 designed to block one side of the insertion space 2824 and to form a lower part, a heater rod 2810 elongated and attached to the cover 2931, 2932 with one side thereof and located in the insertion space 2824 with its opposite side, the heater rod 2810 comprising an elongated cavity 2814 inside, and a heater 300 inserted into the cavity 2814 and located above the covers 2931, 2932.

[00387] According to another aspect of the present invention, the aerosol generator may further comprise an inductive coil 2860 located around the heater rod 2810 so as to surround the tube 208 and provide heat generation by the heater 2850.

[00388] Another embodiment of an aerosol generator inserted into a stick containing an aerosol generating article is disclosed below, as an inductive type heater for heating the stick.

[00389] FIG. 23 shows another embodiment of an aerosol generator 200 inserted into a stick to implement an inductive heating method.

[00390] In this embodiment of the invention, the aerosol generator may comprise a heater 3010 and a heater housing 3011. The heater housing 3011 may be elongated in a vertical direction. The heater housing 3011 may have a cylindrical shape.

[00391] The heater 3010 may comprise a heater tip 3012. The heater tip 3012 may be formed at one end of the heater 3010. The heater tip 3012 may be connected to the heater body 3011 at the top of the heater body 3011. The heater tip 3012 may have a shape that gradually tapers as it extends upward. The heater tip 3012 may have a sharp end. A cigarette or stick may be mounted on the heater 3010.

[00392] An embodiment of an aerosol generator comprises a cover 3020, 3030 with a chamber inside.

[00393] For simplicity, the structure in which the heater 3010, the first cover 3020 and the second cover 3030 are connected may be referred to as a heater assembly HA.

[00394] The cover 3020, 3030 comprises an opening for installing a heater through which the heater 3010 passes. The cover may be a first cover 3020 located around a first space on one side of the chamber C, and a second cover 3030 connected to the first cover 3020 and located so as to surround a second space on the opposite side of the chamber C.

[00395] The first cover 3020 comprises a first plate 3021 in which an opening is formed for mounting the heater. The second cover 3030 may comprise a second plate 3031 supporting the opposite end of the heater 3010, extending from the second plate 3031 and directly in contact with the inner circumferential surface of the tube 3041.

[00396] The first plate 3021 may cover the upper side of the second peripheral portion 3032. The first plate 3021 may directly contact the upper side of the second peripheral portion 3032. The first plate 3021 may cover the upper side of the chamber C.

[00397] The second peripheral portion 3032 may comprise an open inlet opening 3324 and directly contact the inner circumferential surface of the tube 3041. Thus, it may be connected to a sealing element (not shown in the figure) inside the chamber C through the inlet opening 3324.

[00398] The tube 3041 may be connected to the sealing element 3134 inside the chamber C as a single unit through the inlet opening 3324.

[00399] The first cover 3020 may be located on or connected to the second cover 3030.

[00400] The hook may be inserted into the hook-shaped opening 3222 and engaged with the second peripheral portion 3032. The hook may limit the separation of the first cover 3020 in an upward direction from the second cover 3030. The first cover 3020 may protrude and support the side of the heater 3010.

[00401] The first positioning projection 3035 may be located at a certain distance inward from the edge of the second plate 3031, forming a separating portion 3315. The second positioning projection 3036 may be located at a certain distance inward from the edge of the second plate 3031, forming a separating portion 3315.

[00402] When the first positioning projection 3035 and the second positioning projection 3036 are inserted into the mold, the separating portion 3315 can provide a tolerance, thereby ensuring the stability of production.

[00403] The positioning pin 3313 may protrude downwardly from the bottom of the second plate 3031. A plurality of positioning pins 3313 may be provided. The positioning pins 3313 may have the shape of a cylinder with a rounded end.

[00404] A hook may be inserted into the hook-shaped hole 3222 to attach the first cover 3020 to the second cover 3030.

[00405] When the first cover 3020 and the second cover 3030 are connected, a flange (not shown in the figure) may be located inside the chamber C.

[00406] The first current-carrying wire 3161 and the second current-carrying wire 3162 may be led outward under the second plate 3031.

[00407] The heater 3010 may be electrically connected to the first current-carrying wire 3161 to receive power.

[00408] The second plate 3031 may not cover the lower side of the inlet opening 3324. The inlet opening 3324 may be open downward. The second plate 3031 may be recessed radially inward from the inlet opening 3324 and, thus, be located at some distance radially inward from the bottom of the inlet opening 3324. The lower part of the second peripheral part 3032, located between the inlet openings 3324, may be called the recessed part 3321. The recessed part 3321 may be open from the lower side, since the edge of the second plate 3031 is recessed radially inward.

[00409] FIGS. 24 and 25 illustrate a cross-section of one embodiment of an aerosol generator from different sides when the heater assembly is included in the aerosol generator.

[00410] As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, the first cover 3020 may be located on the upper side of the second cover 3030 or connected to it. The hook may be inserted into the hook-shaped opening 3222 and hooked onto the second peripheral portion 3032. The hook may limit the separation of the first cover 3020 in an upward direction from the second cover 3030.

[00411] The first plate 3021 may cover the upper side of the second peripheral portion 3032. The first plate 3021 may directly contact the upper side of the second peripheral portion 3032. The first plate 3021 may cover the upper side of the chamber C. The first plate 3021 may be captured by the upper side of the second peripheral portion 3032, and the first peripheral portion 3022 may be inserted into the second space 3034. The first peripheral portion 3022 may be located inside the second peripheral portion 3032. The outer circumferential surface of the first peripheral portion 3022 may be surrounded by the second peripheral portion 3032. The lower part of the first peripheral portion 3022 may be located at a certain distance from the upper part of the second plate 3031.

[00412] The heater body 3011 may pass through a mounting hole (not shown in the figure) of the first plate 3021 and may be pressed into the first plate 3021. The first flange 3013 may be located in the first space 3224.

[00413] The first space 3224 is located under the first plate 3021, and the first plate 3021 may cover the upper side of the first space 3224. The inner circumferential surface 223 of the first peripheral portion 3022 may surround the side part of the first space 3224. The first space 3224 may be open downward.

[00414] The support guide 3226 may be formed by beveling the lower end of the support bar 3225. The support guide 3226 may be formed on the lower end of the support bar 3225 in such a way that it is inclined upward toward the first space 3224.

[00415] The first positioning projection 3035 may be located at a certain distance inward from the edge of the second plate 3031, forming a separating portion 3315. The second positioning projection 3036 may be located at a certain distance inward from the edge of the second plate 3031, forming a separating portion 3315.

[00416] The flange 3013 may be supported or fixed by the support bar 3225. The flange 3013 may be located at a certain distance from the first peripheral portion 3022 by means of the support bar 3225. The flange 3013 may be located at a certain distance from the first peripheral portion 3022 and the first plate 3021, forming a gap in the first space 3224. The flange 3013 may be installed at a certain distance upward from the second plate 3031. The lower end 3151 and the fixing portion 3152 of the heater 3010 may be supported or fixed by the first plate 3031.

[00417] The sensor 3016 can measure the temperature of the heater 3010. The sensor 3016 can be installed inside the heater 3010. The heater 3010 can have a hollow shape, and the sensor 3016 can be inserted into the heater 3010. The sensor 3016 can be extended in one direction and oriented in the longitudinal direction of the heater body 3011. The sensor 3016 can be electrically connected to the second conductive wire 3162 to receive power. The heater 3010 can be electrically connected to the first conductive wire 3161 to receive power.

[00418] Accordingly, the first cover 3020 and the second cover 3030 can be stably connected to each other, and a chamber C can be formed inside them. In addition, inside the chamber C of the cover 3020, 3030, the movement of the heater 3010 can be prevented or minimized, and the heater 3010 can be pulled upward. In addition, the first current-carrying wire 3161 and the second current-carrying wire 3162 can be prevented from touching each other, twisting, or disconnecting the wires.

[00419] The opening portion 3213 may project downward from the portion of the first plate 3021 around the heater mounting opening 3214. The opening portion 3213 may surround the bottom of the heater mounting opening 3214. The opening portion 3213 may be inclined upward toward the heater mounting opening 3214.

[00420] FIGS. 26 and 27 illustrate a cross-section from different sides of one embodiment of an aerosol generator in which a heater assembly is included in one embodiment of the aerosol generator.

[00421] As shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, the tube 3041 may have a cylindrical shape. The tube 3041 may define an insertion space 3044 with openings formed on both sides. The insertion space 3044 may have a cylindrical shape. The insertion space 3044 may be vertically elongated.

[00422] The upper portion of the insertion space 3044 may be in communication with the external environment. The tube 3041 may be connected to the heater assembly HA. The heater assembly HA may block the lower portion of the tube 3041. The first plate 3021 may be located between the insertion space 3044 and the first space 3224. The first plate 3021 may separate the insertion space 3044 from the first space 3224.

[00423] The tube 3041 may be connected to the sealing element 3134 in the heater assembly HA as a single unit. The tube 3041 and the sealing element 3134 may be connected to each other as a single unit through the inlet opening 3324.

[00424] The tube 3041 and the sealing element 3134 can be connected to each other as a single unit through the hook-shaped opening 3222.

[00425] The flange 3013 may be surrounded and fixed by the sealing element 3134. When the heater 3010 passes through the opening 3214 for installing the heater, the flange 3013 may slide, contacting the support guide 3226 and the second support bar 3227, and be directed into the first space 3224. The first support bar 3225 and the second support bar 3227 may support the side portion of the flange 3013 located in the first space 3224.

[00426] The heater body 3011 and the heater tip 3012 may be located in the insertion space 3044. A cigarette may be inserted into the insertion space 3044, and the heater 3010 may be inserted into the lower portion thereof. The heater 3010 may generate heat to heat the cigarette. The first current-carrying wire 3161 and the second current-carrying wire 3162 may be led outward to the lower portion of the tube 3041.

[00427] A clamping portion 3415 may be provided that is integrated with the tube 3041. The clamping portion 3415 may project radially inward from the inner circumferential surface of the tube 3041. The clamping portion 3415 may cover and support the upper edge of the first plate 3021. The clamping portion 3415 may extend in a circumferential direction along the upper edge of the first plate 3021. The clamping portion 3415 may limit the upward movement of the heater assembly HA.

[00428] A tube bottom 3411 may be formed at the bottom of the tube 3041. The tube bottom 3411 may cover the recessed portion 3321 (see FIG. 6). The tube bottom 3411 may contact the recessed portion 3321 and support the bottom of the second cover 3030. The tube bottom 3411 may limit the downward movement of the heater assembly HA.

[00429] Accordingly, the gap between the components of the heater assembly HA may be completely filled. In addition, the gap between the housing 3040 and the heater assembly HA may be completely filled.

[00430] In addition, leakage of foreign substances, such as liquid, through gaps around the heater 3010 can be prevented.

[00431] In addition, the heater assembly HA can be stably fixed or supported in the housing 3040. In addition, the first current-carrying wire 3161 and the second current-carrying wire 3162 can be prevented from twisting with each other or from disconnecting the wires.

[00432] In addition, the process of assembling the HA heater assembly can be simplified. In addition, the process of connecting the HA heater assembly and the housing 3040 can be further simplified.

[00433] Hereinafter, an embodiment of a mobile communication terminal connected to an aerosol generator is disclosed based on the detailed embodiments of the heater disclosed above.

[00434] The disclosed example of an aerosol generator can be connected to a mobile communication terminal in various ways. Depending on the method of combination, the arrangement and shape of the components of the mobile communication terminal can vary.

[00435] An example is disclosed in which an aerosol generator comprising a mounting portion in the form of a cylindrical tube, as disclosed above, is connected to a mobile communication terminal. An article for generating an aerosol in the form of a cigarette or stick is inserted into the mounting portion in the form of a tube. The cigarette inserted into the mounting housing can be heated in various ways in accordance with the embodiment of the heater or heating portion disclosed above.

[00436] Among the embodiments of the invention that are discussed is a case in which the aerosol generator 200 and the antenna of the communication device 400 are combined in accordance with the location of the aerosol generator in the mobile communication terminal.

[00437] An example of a combination of an aerosol generator 200 and an antenna of a communication device 400 may be referred to as a coupled module 4100 for simplicity.

[00438] FIG. 28 is an exemplary view illustrating an aerosol generator 200 and a portion of a communication device 400 connected to each other in one embodiment of a mobile communication terminal.

[00439] Configuring the connected module in the mobile communication terminal is not required. Depending on the location of the aerosol generator 200, the aerosol generator 200 and the communication device 400 can be installed without the connected module 4100. On the other hand, if the aerosol generator 200 is located near the communication device 400, a single connected module 4100 can be provided. Hereinafter, an embodiment of the invention is described in detail in which the aerosol generator 200 and the communication device 400 are connected to each other.

[00440] The connected module 4100 may comprise a mounting portion 4110 to which an aerosol generating article 4200 (hereinafter referred to as the “article”) is detachably connected, a heating portion 4120 configured to supply thermal energy to the article connected to the mounting portion 4110, and an antenna (first antenna) 4130 configured to transmit wireless signals to and receive such signals from external devices.

[00441] FIG. 29 shows a cross-section and top view of the connected module 4100 disclosed above.

[00442] As shown in FIG. 29, an aerosol-generating article 4200 (e.g., a "stick") comprises an article body 4210 defining an appearance, a filter 4220 located inside the article body 4210, and an aerosol-generating material 4240 (hereinafter "media") located inside the article body 4210.

[00443] The filter 4220 may be located outside the mounting portion 4110 when the product body 4210 is connected to the mounting portion 4110. The medium 4240 may be located inside the mounting portion 4110 when the product body 4210 is connected to the mounting portion 4110.

[00444] Medium 4240 is a material that releases volatile compounds capable of forming an aerosol when thermal energy is applied. It may be a liquid or a solid in the form of granules. Medium 4240 may contain tobacco (plant material), nicotine, and other volatile aromatic compounds. Medium 4240 may contain a plurality of granules, wherein the granules may have a size from 0.4 mm to 112 mm.

[00445] A cooling portion 4230 may be located between the filter 4220 and the medium 4240. The cooling portion 4230 may have the shape of a hollow cylinder. In addition, to prevent the medium 4240 from falling out of the product body 4210 or into the cooling portion 4230, a first cover 4241 may be provided on the lower surface of the product body 4210, and a second cover 4242 may be located between the medium 4240 and the cooling portion 4230.

[00446] The first cover 4241 and the second cover 4242 may be formed from a porous material that allows air to pass through but prevents the medium 4240 from falling out. The body 4210 of the product may be made of paper or other similar material surrounding the first cover 4241, the medium 4240, the second cover 4242, the cooling part 4230 and the filter 4220.

[00447] As shown in Figures 28 and 29, the mounting portion 4110 may comprise a mounting body 4111 comprising a space 4112 for accommodating the medium 4240. The mounting body 4111 may be formed in the form of a cylinder, within which the space 4112 for accommodating is formed, and may be made of a dielectric material.

[00448] The dielectric material may be a thermoplastic resin such as a polyester-based resin, a cellulose-based resin, a polycarbonate-based resin, an acrylic-based resin, a styrene-based resin, a polyolefin-based resin, a vinyl chloride-based resin, an amide-based resin, an imide-based resin, a polyethersulfone-based resin, a sulfone-based resin, a polyetheretherketone-based resin, a polyphenylene sulfide-based resin, a vinyl alcohol-based resin, a vinylidene chloride-based resin, a vinyl butyral-based resin, an alylate-based resin, a polyoxymethylene-based resin, or an epoxy-based resin. The mounting portion 4110 may be made of any of the above-mentioned materials or a combination of two or more materials.

[00449] The upper surface 4113 of the mounting portion may comprise an inlet 4116 for entering and exiting the product body 4210, and the antenna 4130 may be fixed to the circumferential surface 4114 of the mounting portion. In addition, the heating portion wire 4126 for controlling the heating portion 4120 may be fixed to the lower surface 4115 of the mounting portion.

[00450] The heating portion 4120 may comprise an internally heated heat source that supplies thermal energy from inside the product body 4210, or may comprise an externally heated heat source that supplies thermal energy from outside the product body 4210.

[00451] Fig. 29 shows an example of a heating part with internal heating. In this embodiment of the invention, the heating part 4120 may comprise a coil 4121 that inductively heats a conductor 4250 (for example, a metal plate) located inside the medium 4240.

[00452] In this case, the coil 4121 may be located inside the mounting body 4111, surrounding the accommodating space 4112. In other words, the coil 4121 may be wound along the vertical direction (Y-axis direction) of the mounting portion, surrounding the accommodating space 4112.

[00453] The coil 4121 may be powered via the heating portion wire 4126. In the embodiment of the invention, Figure 29 shows an example in which the heating portion wire 4126 is connected to the coil 4121 via the lower surface 4115 of the mounting portion.

[00454] When current is supplied to coil 4121 via wire 4126 of the heating portion, conductor 4250 located inside medium 4240 is heated. Accordingly, when the user inhales outside air through filter 4220, the aerosol generated in medium 4240 will be supplied to the user through filter 4220.

[00455] FIG. 30 is a view illustrating other examples of the connected module disclosed above.

[00456] FIG. 30-(a) shows another embodiment of an internal-type heater. According to this embodiment of the invention, the heating portion 4120 may comprise a heater 4123 that comes into contact with the medium 4240 through the article body 4210 when the article body 4210 is inserted into the receiving space 4112.

[00457] In this embodiment of the invention, the heater 4123 may be made of metal in the form of a rod or plate attached to the lower surface 4115 of the mounting portion and located inside the accommodation space 4112. In this case, when the product body 4210 is inserted into the accommodation space 4112, the free end of the heater 4123 will be located inside the environment 4240 through the first cover 4241 (the lower surface of the product body).

[00458] FIGS. 30-(b) and 30-(c) show embodiments of indirect heating elements. The heating elements according to FIGS. 30-(b) and 30-(c) are similar to those comprising a heater 4124 in the form of a tube that surrounds the circumferential surface of the body 4210 of the article inserted into the receiving space 4112. The heater 4124 in the form of a tube can be secured to the mounting body 4111 such that it is located inside the receiving space 4112.

[00459] While the heater 4124 of FIG. 30-(b) is supplied with power through the heater wire 4126, the heater 4124 of FIG. 30-(c) is heated by the coil 125 located inside the mounting housing 4111.

[00460] According to the embodiment of the invention disclosed above, the antenna 4130 may comprise a pad 4131 (a first pad) attached to the mounting body 4111 and located outside the accommodation space 4112, and a ground 4132 (a first ground) attached to the mounting body 4111 and located outside the accommodation space 4112. The pad 4131 and the ground 4132 may be made of a conductor, for example, a metal plate, and may be fixed to the mounting body 4111 so that they are located at positions that are at a certain distance from each other.

[00461] The antenna 4130 can be fed with current through the feed line 4134 (the first feed line) connected to the pad 4131, and the antenna wire 4133 connects the feed line 4134 to the communication device 400. By feeding is meant the operation of supplying current to the pad 4131.

[00462] To set the radiation direction of the antenna 4130, the pad 4131 and the ground 4132 can be arranged in various ways. In particular, if the mounting housing 4111 has a cylindrical shape, the pad 4131 and the ground 4132 can be arranged at a certain distance from each other in the circumferential direction of the mounting housing 4111 or can be arranged at a certain distance from each other in the height direction (Y-axis direction) of the mounting housing 4111.

[00463] Unlike the illustration in the figures, the mounting body 4111 may have a prism shape. In this case, the cover plate 4131 and the ground 4132 may be located at a certain distance from each other in the circumferential direction of the mounting body 4111 (see FIG. 28), or may be located at a certain distance from each other in the height direction of the mounting body 4111 (see FIG. 31.

[00464] The shape of the pad 4131, the size and thickness of the pad 4131, the distance between the pad 4131 and the ground 4132, the material and thickness of the mounting housing 4111, which is a dielectric, and other similar characteristics are adjusted in accordance with the required frequency range for transmission and reception.

[00465] If the mounting body 4111 has a cylindrical shape or if the mounting body 4111 has a prism shape, the pad 4131 and the ground 4132 fixed to the outer circumferential surface of the mounting body 4111 will have a curved shape.

[00466] As shown in FIG. 29-(b) (see the disclosure above), the pad 4131 and the ground 4132 have a curved shape corresponding to the cross-sectional shape of the mounting housing 4111. Such a shape of the pad and the base can, in some cases, improve the efficiency of transmission and reception (depending on the set frequency range for transmission and reception).

[00467] The communication and aerosol generation module 100 having the above-disclosed structure can be implemented in a communication terminal comprising a communication device and a power supply unit, thereby realizing a wireless communication function and an aerosol generation function.

[00468] To ensure compatibility of the connected module 4100 with the communication terminal, the heating part wire 4126 may comprise a heating part connector 4127 detachably connected to the circuit (substrate, etc.) of the communication terminal, and the antenna wire 4133 may comprise an antenna connector 4135 (a first antenna connector) detachably connected to the circuit (substrate, etc.) of the communication terminal.

[00469] The connected module 4100 may further comprise a control board 4160 configured to control the operation of the heating portion 4120 and a communication device 400 configured to control wireless communication via the antenna 4130.

[00470] The control board 4160 may be implemented as a device for controlling the power supplied to the coils 4121 and 4125 or the heaters 4123 and 4124 via the wire 4126 of the heating part, and the communication device 300 (communication module or communication circuit) may be implemented as a device for implementing a wireless communication function adapted to the purpose of the communication terminal on which the connected module 4100 is to be installed.

[00471] To ensure compatibility of the communication and aerosol generating module 100 equipped with the control board 4160 and the communication device 400, the connected module 4100 may further comprise a printed circuit board 4140 on which the controller and the communication device are fixed.

[00472] The printed circuit board 4140 may comprise a first connector 4141 to which the connector 4127 of the heating part is connected, a second connector 4142 to which the antenna connector 4135 is connected, and a third connector 4143 to which the controller (communication terminal controller or application processor) of the communication terminal is connected.

[00473] Thus, in embodiments of the present invention, a connected module is provided that includes a communication device and an aerosol generator, capable of implementing both a wireless communication function and an aerosol generating function, and is applicable to various communication terminals.

[00474] FIG. 32 is a view illustrating another embodiment of a connected module 4100.

[00475] The connected module 4100 according to this embodiment of the invention differs from the previous embodiments of the invention in that it further comprises an expansion portion 4117 extending from the mounting housing 4111.

[00476] The expansion portion 4117 may be a plate protruding from the circumferential surface of the mounting body 4111 in the diameter direction (X-axis direction) of the mounting part. The expansion portion 4117 may be made of a dielectric material that may correspond to the material of the mounting body 4111 or differ from it.

[00477] If the expansion portion 4117 is present, the feed line 4134 intended for the overlay 4131 may be connected to the expansion portion 4117. The antenna wire 4133 may be connected to the feed line 4134 via a connecting element. In this case, the expansion portion 4117 may increase the durability of the connected module 4100 by maintaining a stable connection between the antenna wire 4133 and the feed line 4134.

[00478] FIG. 32-(a) shows an embodiment in which the cover plate 4131 and the ground 4132 are located at a certain distance from each other along the outer circumferential surface of the mounting body 4111, and FIG. 32-(b) shows an embodiment in which the cover plate 4131 and the ground 4132 are located at a certain distance from each other in the height direction (Y-axis direction) of the mounting body 4111.

[00479] As shown in FIG. 32-(c), the cover 4131 may be fixed to the circumferential surface of the mounting body 4111, the feed line 4134 may be fixed to the upper surface of the expansion portion 4117, and the ground 4132 may be fixed to the lower surface of the expansion portion 4117 (opposite the surface on which the feed line is fixed).

[00480] If it is necessary to adjust the radiation direction of the antenna 4130, the connected module 4100 according to FIG. 32-(c) can be made in such a way that the ground 4132 is fixed to the same surface as the surface on which the feed line 4134 is located (see the dotted line). In addition, unlike the embodiment shown in FIG. 32-(c), the cover 4131 can be fixed to the extension portion 4117, and the ground 4132 can be fixed to the mounting body 4111.

[00481] FIG. 33 is a view illustrating another embodiment of a connected module 4100. In the connected module 4100 according to this embodiment of the invention, the pad 4131 and the ground 4132 may be located on the extension member 4117.

[00482] As shown in FIG. 33-(a), the cover plate 4131 and the ground 4132 may be attached to the extension portion 4117 so that they are located at a certain distance from each other in the height direction (Y-axis direction) of the mounting portion. The cover plate 4131 and the ground 4132 may be located in the same plane formed by the extension portion 4117. The figure shows an illustrative embodiment in which the cover plate and the base are attached to the upper surface of the extension portion 4117.

[00483] Unlike the embodiment shown in FIG. 33-(a), the cover plate 4131 and the ground 4132 may be attached to the expansion portion 4117 in such a way that they are located at a certain distance from each other in the diameter direction (the direction of the Z or X axis) of the mounting portion.

[00484] FIG. 33-(b) shows an embodiment of the invention in which one of the elements of the group, which includes the pad 4131 and the ground 4132, is fixed to the upper surface of the expansion portion 4117, and the other to the lower surface of the expansion portion 4117.

[00485] In the above-disclosed structure of the communication and aerosol generation module 100, when the article 200 is inserted into the accommodation space 4112, the permittivity of the installation portion 4110 may change, which results in deterioration of the functionality of the antenna 4130.

[00486] To address this problem, the connected module 4100 may further comprise a second antenna 4170.

[00487] FIG. 34 depicts another embodiment of a connected module in which the antenna of the communication device is connected to the aerosol generator.

[00488] As shown in FIG. 34, the connected module 4100 according to this embodiment of the invention also includes a mounting portion 4110, a heating portion 4120, and a first antenna 4130. The structure of the mounting portion 4110, the heating portion 4120, and the first antenna 4130 is similar to the embodiments of the invention disclosed above, so a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[00489] The second antenna 4170 may comprise a dielectric portion 4171 made of a dielectric material located at a point located at a certain distance from the mounting portion 4110, a second pad 4172 containing a conductor and fixed on the dielectric portion 4171, and a second ground 4173 containing a conductor and fixed on the dielectric portion 4171, wherein the second ground 4173 is located at a point located at a certain distance from the second pad 4172.

[00490] The dielectric part 4171 may be made of the same material as the mounting body 4111, or of a different material than the material of the mounting body 4111. The second pad 4172 and the second ground 4173 may be located in the same plane formed by the dielectric part 4171, or may be fixed on the dielectric part 4171 so that they face each other. In this embodiment of the invention, the second case is given as an example.

[00491] The connected module 4100 according to this embodiment of the invention may comprise a printed circuit board 4140 comprising a switching circuit for the first antenna 4130 and the second antenna 4170, a control board 4160 provided on the printed circuit board and intended for controlling the operation of the heating part 4120, and a communication device 400 according to FIG. 1, configured to supply current to the antennas 4130 and 4170.

[00492] The second overlay 4172 may comprise a second power line 4174. The second power line 4174 may be connected to the communication device 400 via a second antenna wire 4175. Finally, the printed circuit board may comprise a fourth connector 4144, and the second antenna wire 4175 may comprise a second antenna connector connected to the fourth connector 4144.

[00493] FIG. 35 shows another embodiment of a connected module in which the antenna of the communication device is connected to the aerosol generator.

[00494] As shown in FIG. 35-(a), the printed circuit board 4140 may comprise a first circuit 4154 connecting the communication device 400 and the first antenna 4130, a second circuit 4156 connecting the communication device 400 and the second antenna 4170, and a switch 4153 configured to control the opening and closing of the two circuits 4154 and 4156.

[00495] The circuits 4154 and 4156 and the switch 4153 may be implemented in various structures. FIG. 35-(a) shows an exemplary embodiment with a first circuit 4154 and a second circuit 4156, into which a single circuit 4151 (communication device circuit) connected to the communication device 400 is branched at the switch 4153.

[00496] The circuit 4151 of the communication device may comprise an amplifier 4152 (a low-noise amplifier or a linear power amplifier). The first circuit 4154 may comprise a first matching circuit 4155 for impedance matching, and the second circuit 4156 may comprise a second matching circuit 4157.

[00497] Another embodiment of the invention is disclosed by the structure in FIG. 35-(b). The embodiment of the invention in FIG. 35-(b) differs from the embodiment of the invention in FIG. 35-(a) in that the first circuit 4154 comprises a first amplifier 4158 and a first matching circuit 4155, and the second circuit 4156 comprises a second amplifier 4159 and a second matching circuit 4157.

[00498] For the connected module 4100, in which the communication device and the aerosol generator shown in FIGS. 35-(a) and 35-(b) are connected, when the aerosol generating article 4200 is not inserted into the housing space 4112, the switch 4153 closes the first circuit 4154 (to connect the communication device to the first antenna) and opens the second circuit 4156 (to disconnect the communication device from the second antenna). On the other hand, when the article 4200 is inserted into the housing space 4112, the switch 4153 closes the second circuit 4156 (to connect the communication device to the second antenna) and opens the first circuit 4154 (to disconnect the communication device from the first antenna).

[00499] Accordingly, according to embodiments of the present invention, an antenna for implementing the wireless communication function of the invention can be selected from a plurality of antennas depending on whether the aerosol generating function is performed, which makes it possible to minimize the deterioration of the wireless communication function caused by a change in the permittivity of the mounting portion 4110.

[00500] The connected module 4100, which contains the communication and aerosol generating module disclosed above, can be installed in a mobile communication terminal. In this case, the antennas 4130 and 4170 provided in the communication module 4100 can be connected to the communication device 400 via the antenna wires 4133 and 4175, and the heating part 4120 of the connected module 4100 can be connected to the controller 100 via the heating part wire 4126.

[00501] The connected module 4100, which includes the communication device 400 and the control board 4160, may be included in a mobile communication terminal.

[00502] In a mobile communication terminal according to one embodiment of the invention, the communication device 400 and the control board 4160 may be mounted on the printed circuit board 4140. In this case, the communication device 400 and the control board 4160 may be connected to the controller 100 via the third connector 4143 of the printed circuit board.

[00503] The above-disclosed communication and aerosol generating module, as well as the structure and control method of a communication terminal containing such a module, serve as examples of embodiments of the present invention.

[00504] A method for heating an aerosol-generating article or a cigarette containing the aerosol-generating article has been disclosed above. The heating method is divided into internal and external heating depending on whether the heating is carried out inside or outside the aerosol-generating article or cigarette.

[00505] For external heating, the cigarette may be heated by inductive heating or by a capsule in the form of a film with a circuit. For internal heating, the cigarette may be heated directly by inserting a needle into the cigarette or using the needle as a receptacle.

[00506] Hereinafter, embodiments of the invention will be disclosed in which the aerosol generator is located inside the mobile communication terminal in accordance with the above-disclosed types of heating, and precise control of the system can be achieved by measuring the temperature of the aerosol generator.

[00507] To monitor the temperature of the heating section of the aerosol generator, the temperature can be measured and recorded by directly attaching a temperature sensor inside or outside the aerosol generator. In this case, there is a risk of damage to the temperature sensor. To prevent damage, a non-contact temperature sensor can be located outside the heating section. However, in this case, energy efficiency may decrease.

[00508] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the invention is disclosed in which the temperature of the aerosol generator of the mobile communication terminal is measured accurately without causing damage to the sensor.

[00509] FIG. 36 schematically illustrates one embodiment of an aerosol generator.

[00510] The aerosol generator 5100 of the mobile communication terminal may generate an aerosol by heating a cigarette placed in the aerosol generator 5100 using an inductive heating method. Inductive heating may be a method of generating heat by a magnetic element by applying an alternating magnetic field with a periodically changing direction to a magnetic element configured to generate heat under the influence of an external magnetic field.

[00511] When an alternating magnetic field is applied to a magnetic element, energy losses may occur in the magnetic element, in particular, eddy current and hysteresis losses, and the lost energy may be released from the magnetic element in the form of thermal energy. As the amplitude or frequency of the alternating magnetic field applied to the magnetic element increases, the thermal energy released by the magnetic element may increase.

[00512] The aerosol generator 5100 may initiate the release of thermal energy from the magnetic element by applying an alternating magnetic field to the magnetic element and transfer the thermal energy released by the magnetic element to the cigarette.

[00513] The magnetic element that generates heat under the influence of an external magnetic field may be a current collector 5110. The current collector 5110 may be made in the form of a plate, a scale or a strip.

[00514] The current collector 5110 may comprise a metal or carbon. The current collector 5110 may comprise a ferrite and/or a ferromagnetic alloy and/or stainless steel and/or aluminum (Al).

[00515] In addition, the current collector 5110 may comprise at least one of the following materials: graphite, molybdenum, silicon carbide, niobium, a nickel alloy, a metal film, a ceramic such as zirconium dioxide, etc., a transition metal such as nickel (Ni), cobalt (Co), etc., and a metalloid such as boron (B) or phosphorus (P).

[00516] The aerosol generator 5100 may comprise a space 5120 for receiving a cigarette. The space 5120 for receiving may comprise an opening of the space 5120 for receiving that is open to the outside for inserting a cigarette into the aerosol generator 5100. The cigarette may be placed into the aerosol generator 5100 in a direction from the outside of the space 5120 for receiving to the inside of the space 5120 for receiving through the opening of the space 5120 for receiving.

[00517] As shown in FIG. 36-(a), the current collector 5110 may be located at the inner end of the receiving space 5120. The current collector 5110 may be attached to the lower surface formed at the inner end of the receiving space 5120. A cigarette may be placed on the current collector 5110 from the upper end of the current collector 5110 and inserted to the bottom of the receiving space 5120.

[00518] As shown in FIG. 36-(b), the aerosol generator 5100 may not include the susceptor 5110. In this case, the susceptor 5110 may be included in the cigarette.

[00519] The aerosol generator 5100 may comprise a coil unit 5130 that applies alternating magnetic fields to the susceptor 5110 and exhibits a change in resonant frequency in response to a change in the temperature of the susceptor 5110 caused by inductive heating of the susceptor 5110. The coil unit 5130 may comprise at least one coil.

[00520] The coil may be implemented as an electromagnet. The coil may be an electromagnet with a winding along the side surface of the space 5120 for placement, and the cigarette 5200 may be placed in the internal space of the electromagnet. The material of the conductor forming the electromagnet may be copper (Cu).

[00521] However, the conductor is not limited to this option. Any of the following substances may be used as a material having low specific resistance and allowing a large current to pass through the conductor forming the electromagnet: silver (Ag), gold (Au), aluminum (Al), tungsten (W), zinc (Zn), and nickel (Ni), or an alloy containing at least one of these substances.

[00522] The coil block 5130 may be wound along the outer side surface of the accommodation space 5120 and may be positioned in a position corresponding to the current collector 5110. The arrangement of the coils in the coil block 5130 will be discussed in detail below.

[00523] The aerosol generator 5100 may supply power from the power supply of the mobile communication terminal to the coil unit 5130.

[00524] The power supply may be a lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO ₄ ) battery, but other options are also possible. For example, the battery may be a lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO2) battery, a lithium titanate battery, etc.

[00525] The controller may control the supply of power to the coil assembly 5130. If the coil assembly 5130 comprises multiple coils, the controller may change the excitation frequencies of the coils.

[00526] The controller can inductively heat the current collector 5110 by controlling the excitation frequencies. In addition, it can recognize the resonant frequency of the coils changed by inductively heating the current collector 5110 and calculate the temperature of the current collector based on the recognized resonant frequency.

[00527] An embodiment of the invention in which the controller recognizes the resonant frequency will be described in detail below.

[00528] FIG. 37 shows an example of an article for generating an aerosol or cigarette that can be connected to an aerosol generator of a mobile communication terminal.

[00529] The cigarette 5200 may comprise a tobacco rod 5210 and a filter rod 5220. Although the filter rod 5220 is shown in FIG. 37 as comprising a single region, other embodiments are possible. The filter rod 5220 may comprise multiple segments.

[00530] For example, the filter rod 5220 may comprise a first segment for cooling the aerosol and a second segment for filtering certain components contained in the aerosol.

[00531] In addition, the filter rod 5220 may further comprise at least one segment that performs another function.

[00532] The cigarette 5200 may be wrapped in at least one wrapper 5240. The wrapper 5240 may comprise at least one opening through which outside air enters or internal gas exits.

[00533] For example, a cigarette 5200 may be wrapped in a single wrapper 5240.

[00534] In another example, the cigarette 5200 may be wrapped in two or more wrappers 5240 that overlap each other. More specifically, the tobacco rod 5210 may be packaged in the first wrapper, and the filter rod 5220 may be packaged in the second wrapper. The cigarette rod 5210 and the filter rod 5220, packaged in each of the wrappers, may be combined, and the cigarette 5200 as a whole may be packaged in a third wrapper.

[00535] The tobacco rod 5210 may comprise an aerosol generating material. For example, the aerosol generating material may comprise at least one of the following components: glycerin, propylene glycol, ethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, and oleyl alcohol; other components are also possible. In addition, the tobacco rod 5210 may comprise other additives, such as a flavoring agent, a humectant, and/or an organic acid.

[00536] Additionally, a flavoring agent, in particular menthol or a humectant, may be added to the tobacco rod 5210 by spraying it onto the tobacco rod 5210.

[00537] The tobacco rod 5210 may be manufactured in various ways. For example, the tobacco rod 5210 may be formed in the form of a sheet or a strand. Alternatively, the tobacco rod 5210 may be formed from tobacco leaf cut into small pieces.

[00538] As shown in FIG. 37-(b), the cigarette 5200 may further comprise a current collector 5110. In this case, the current collector 5110 may be located in the rod 5210 of the cigarette, as shown in FIG. 37-(b). The current collector 5110 may extend from the end of the rod 5210 of the cigarette to the filter rod 5220.

[00539] The tobacco rod 5210 may be surrounded by a thermally conductive material. For example, the thermally conductive material may be, in particular, a metal foil, such as aluminum foil. The thermally conductive material surrounding the tobacco rod 5210 may evenly distribute the heat transferred to the tobacco rod 5210 to improve the thermal conductivity of the tobacco rod 5210, thereby enhancing the flavor of the aerosol.

[00540] The filter rod 5220 may be a cellulose acetate filter. The filter rod 5220 may be formed in various shapes. For example, the filter rod 5220 may be in the shape of a hollow cylinder or a hollow tube. Alternatively, the filter rod 220 may be in the shape of a recessed rod with a cavity inside.

[00541] If the filter rod 5220 comprises a plurality of segments, the plurality of segments may have different shapes.

[00542] The filter rod 5220 may be configured such that the aroma is generated by the filter rod 5220.

[00543] For example, the flavoring liquid may be sprayed onto the filter rod 5220, or a separate fiber onto which the flavoring liquid is applied may be inserted into the filter rod 5220.

[00544] The filter rod 5220 may contain at least one capsule 5230. The capsule 5230 may generate a fragrance as well as an aerosol. For example, the capsule 5230 may have a structure in which the liquid containing the fragrance is wrapped in a film.

[00545] The capsule 5230 may be in the shape of a sphere or a cylinder, and other variations are also possible.

[00546] If the filter rod 5220 contains a cooling segment for cooling the aerosol, the cooling segment may be made of a polymeric material or a biodegradable polymeric material. For example, the cooling segment may be made entirely of pure polylactic acid.

[00547] Alternatively, the cooling segment may be formed from a cellulose acetate filter containing a plurality of perforations. However, embodiments of the invention are not limited to the above. The cooling segment may comprise a structure and material that cool the aerosol.

[00548] FIG. 38 shows an example in which a cigarette is inserted into an aerosol generator of a mobile communication terminal.

[00549] FIG. 38-(a) shows an example of a cigarette 5200 inserted into an aerosol generator when the susceptor 5110 is positioned in the aerosol generator 5100.

[00550] FIG. 38-(b) shows an example of a cigarette 5200 inserted into an aerosol generator 5100 when a susceptor 5110 is located in the cigarette 5200.

[00551] First, as shown in FIG. 38, the cigarette 5200 may be placed in the longitudinal receiving space of the cigarette 5200. The current collector 5110 may be inserted into the cigarette 5200 located in the aerosol generator 5100.

[00552] Since the cigarette 5200 is mounted on the current collector 5110, the tobacco rod 5210 may contact the current collector 5110. The current collector 5110 may extend in the longitudinal direction of the aerosol generator 5100 so that it can be inserted into the cigarette 5200.

[00553] The current collector 5110 may be positioned in the center of the receiving space 5120 for insertion into the center of the cigarette 5200.

[00554] While FIG. 38-(a) shows a single current collector 5110, embodiments of the invention are not limited to this embodiment. In other words, the aerosol generator according to the present invention may comprise a plurality of current collectors 5110 extending in the longitudinal direction of the aerosol generator and arranged parallel to each other such that the current collectors can be inserted into the cigarette 5200.

[00555] The coil unit 5130 may comprise at least one coil. The coil may be wound around the outer side surface of the accommodation space 5120 in such a way that it is oriented in the longitudinal direction. The coil, oriented in the longitudinal direction, may be located on the outer side surface of the accommodation space 5120. The coil may be oriented in the longitudinal direction, have a length corresponding to the current collector 5110, and be placed in a position corresponding to the current collector 5110.

[00556] As shown in FIG. 38, the cigarette 5200 may be placed in the placement space 5120 in the longitudinal direction of the cigarette 5200. When the cigarette 5200 is inserted into the placement space 5120, the current collector 5110 may be surrounded by the coil unit 5130.

[00557] The current collector 5110 may be located in the center of the tobacco rod 5210 for uniform heat transfer. While FIG. 38-(b) shows a single current collector 5110, embodiments of the invention are not limited to this embodiment.

[00558] In other words, the aerosol generator 5100 according to the present invention may comprise a plurality of current collectors 5110 located in the cigarette 5200.

[00559] The coil unit 5130 may comprise at least one coil. The coil may be wound around the outer side surface of the accommodation space 5120 in such a way that it is oriented in the longitudinal direction. The coil, oriented in the longitudinal direction, may be located on the outer side surface of the accommodation space 5120. The coil may be oriented in the longitudinal direction, have a length corresponding to the current collector 5110, and be placed in a position corresponding to the current collector 5110.

[00560] FIG. 39 shows an example of a method for winding a coil in an aerosol generator.

[00561] FIG. 39-(a) shows a coil winding method used in the case where the coil block 5130 contains only one coil, and FIG. 39-(b) and 39-(c) show coil winding methods used in the case where the coil block 5130 contains multiple coils.

[00562] While FIG. 39 shows an embodiment in which a cigarette containing a current collector 5110 is positioned in a space for placement in an aerosol generator 5100, the following embodiments of the invention are applicable even if the current collector 5110 is fixedly positioned in the aerosol generator 5100 in the form of a needle.

[00563] In FIG. 39-(a), 39-(b), and 39-(c), the inner side surface of the receiving space 5120 refers to a region in contact with a region in which the cigarette 5200 is inserted, and the outer side surface of the receiving space 5120 refers to a side facing away from the side inner surface. The longitudinal direction of the aerosol generator may be oriented perpendicular to the end surface of the receiving space in which the cigarette 5200 is inserted.

[00564] As shown in FIG. 39-(a), the coil unit 5130 may include a first coil 5131. The first coil 5131 may surround an outer side surface of the accommodation space.

[00565] The first coil 5131 may be wound around the outer side surface of the longitudinally accommodating space of the aerosol generator 5100.

[00566] The first coil 5131 may be wound around the outer side surface of the accommodation space in the longitudinal direction so as to correspond to the current collector 5110.

[00567] In FIG. 39-(a), the aerosol generator 5100 comprises only one coil, so the first coil 5131 may be referred to as coil 5131.

[00568] If the aerosol generator 5100 inductively heats the susceptor 5110 using only one coil 5131 and measures the temperature of the susceptor 5110, as shown in FIG. 39-(a), the ease of manufacture can be improved.

[00569] In FIG. 39-(b), the coil unit 5130 may further comprise a second coil 5132. The first coil 5131 and the second coil 5132 may be alternately wound around the outer side surface of the accommodation space in the longitudinal direction.

[00570] In FIG. 39-(c), the coil unit 5130 may further comprise a second coil 5132. The first coil 5131 may be wound around the first region 5171 on the outer side surface of the accommodation space 5120, and the second coil 5132 may be wound around the second region 5172, which is different from the first region.

[00571] If the aerosol generator 5100 comprises a plurality of coils 5131 and 5132, as shown in FIGS. 39-(b) and 39-(c), the aerosol generator 5100 can continuously heat the susceptor 5110 through the first coil 5131, measuring the temperature of the susceptor 5110 in real time through the second coil 5132.

[00572] From here on, the embodiment of measuring the temperature of the current collector 5110 in real time will be described in detail.

[00573] FIG. 40 shows a block diagram of an example of measuring the temperature of the heating portion of an aerosol generator.

[00574] In the above-disclosed embodiment of the aerosol generator, the temperature of the heating portion can be measured as follows.

[00575] In step S910, when power is supplied to the aerosol generator or the insertion of a cigarette into the aerosol generator is detected, the controller of the mobile communication terminal may initiate excitation of the first coil 5131 by the aerosol generator in the first frequency range.

[00576] For example, when the first coil 5131 is excited in the first frequency range, the current supplied to the first coil 5131 is maximum at the first resonant frequency.

[00577] In other words, the current can vary depending on the excitation frequency applied to the coil, and the controller can control the aerosol generator based on the frequency response information. This will be discussed in detail below with reference to the drawings illustrating the relationship between the applied coil frequency and the frequency response.

[00578] At step S920, the controller may recognize a change in the resonant frequency of the second coil based on the second frequency range.

[00579] When the temperature of the current collector changes, the frequency response of the second coil may change from the first frequency response to the second frequency response.

[00580] When the temperature of the current collector changes, the control system can initiate recognition of a second resonant frequency of the second coil in a second frequency range.

[00581] The controller may detect a change in the resonant frequency in accordance with a change in the temperature of the current collector in the aerosol generator using a detection sensor in the aerosol generator or an NFC antenna of the mobile communication terminal.

[00582] The NFC antenna may comprise a loop antenna module comprising a loop coil. The NFC loop antenna module of the mobile communication terminal in one embodiment of the invention may recognize a frequency in accordance with a change in the temperature of a current collector heated by magnetic induction.

[00583] Details will be disclosed with reference to drawings illustrating the relationship between the resonant frequency and the frequency characteristics depending on the change in temperature of the current collector.

[00584] At step S930, the controller may calculate a temperature of the current collector based on a change in the resonant frequency of the second coil.

[00585] When the temperature of the current collector changes, the controller can calculate the temperature of the current collector based on the difference in frequency characteristics.

[00586] The controller may detect a frequency difference using a frequency sensor in the aerosol generator or an NFC antenna of the mobile communication terminal and calculate a temperature of the current collector based on the difference.

[00587] If there is a difference in frequency characteristics depending on the temperature of the current collector heated by magnetic induction in the aerosol generator, the coil of the NFC loop antenna obtains the corresponding frequency characteristics and transmits the frequency characteristic information to the controller.

[00588] Accordingly, the controller can control the temperature of the current collector in the aerosol generator by changing the excitation frequency applied to the aerosol generating coil.

[00589] A specific example of logic in which the controller calculates the temperature of the current collector according to the frequency characteristics of the coil will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings relating to the difference in resonant frequencies and the change in frequency characteristics.

[00590] FIG. 41 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the excitation frequency applied to the coil and the frequency response.

[00591] In this figure, the horizontal axis represents frequency, and the vertical axis represents the level of the frequency signal.

[00592] The current supplied to the first coil 5131 may depend on a first excitation frequency of the first coil 5131.

[00593] Assuming that the frequency response of the first coil 5131 is maximum at the first resonant frequency fo1, the current supplied to the first coil 5131 may be maximum at the first resonant frequency fo1.

[00594] The first resonant frequency fo1 may be determined by the first coil 5131 and the first capacitor connected in series with the first coil 5131.

[00595] In addition, the frequency characteristics of the first coil 5131 may gradually decrease as the frequency increases, based on the first resonant frequency fo1.

[00596] For example, the magnitude h1 of the frequency response of the first coil 5131 at a first frequency f1 exceeding the first resonant frequency fo1 may exceed the magnitude h2 of the frequency response of the first coil 5131 at a second frequency f2 exceeding the first frequency f1.

[00597] The controller may control the current supplied to the first coil 5131 by changing the first excitation frequency within a predetermined first frequency range.

[00598] When the current supplied to the first coil 5131 changes, the temperature of the current collector 5110 provided in the aerosol generator may also change.

[00599] The aerosol generating article may be a cigarette as disclosed above. For example, the controller may supply maximum power to the first coil 5131 by setting the first excitation frequency to the first resonant frequency fo1. Thus, the current collector 5110 may be heated to the maximum temperature.

[00600] In another example, the controller may supply a first power less than the maximum power to the first coil 5131 by setting the first excitation frequency to a first frequency f1 greater than the first resonant frequency fo1.

[00601] Thus, the current collector 5110 can be heated to a first temperature that is lower than the maximum temperature.

[00602] In another example, the controller may supply a second power, less than the first power, to the first coil 5131 by setting the first excitation frequency to a second frequency f2, greater than the first frequency f1. Thus, the current collector 5110 may be heated to a second temperature, which is lower than the first temperature.

[00603] FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the change in resonant frequency and frequency response as a function of the temperature of the current collector.

[00604] In particular, FIG. 42 shows frequency characteristics 1120, 1110, 1130 of the second coil 5132 depending on the change in temperature of the current collector 5110.

[00605] When the current collector 5110 is heated to the first temperature, the frequency response of the second coil 5132 may be maximum at the second resonant frequency fo2. The second resonant frequency fo2 may be determined by the second coil 5132 and a second capacitor connected in series with the second coil 5132.

[00606] In addition, the second resonant frequency fo2 of the second coil 5132 may increase as Fо2'' or decrease as Fо2' as the temperature of the current collector 5110 increases.

[00607] When the second resonant frequency fo2 changes, the frequency of the maximum output current may also change. The controller 5150 may change the second excitation frequency of the second coil 5132 within the second frequency range and obtain information on recognizing the second resonant frequency fo2 of the second coil 5132 based on the result of changing the frequency.

[00608] For example, the controller 5150 may vary the second excitation frequency of the second coil in a second frequency range and determine the excitation frequency at a maximum current supplied to the second coil 5132 as a second resonant frequency.

[00609] When the second frequency range overlaps the first frequency range, the current collector 5110 may be inductively heated by the second coil 5132. Since the heating by the second coil 5132 corresponds to unexpected heating, this may lead to inaccurate control of the temperature of the current collector 5110. Accordingly, the second resonant frequency fo2 may be set lower than the first resonant frequency fo1.

[00610] Furthermore, the second frequency range may differ from the first frequency range. For example, the lower limit of the first frequency range may be set higher than the upper limit of the second frequency range. In another example, at the lower limit of the first frequency range, the temperature of the susceptor 5110 may be increased to a first heating temperature. At the upper limit of the second frequency range, the temperature of the susceptor 5110 may be increased to a second heating temperature, which is lower than the first heating temperature. The second heating temperature may be a temperature at which an aerosol is not generated.

[00611] Furthermore, if the upper limit of the second frequency range affects the change in the temperature of the current collector 5110, the temperature of the current collector 5110 may change even during the change in the frequency of the second coil 5132. Accordingly, the upper limit of the second frequency range may be set to a frequency that does not affect the change in the temperature of the current collector 5110. For example, if the first frequency range is from 2 MHz to 4 MHz, the second frequency range may be, for example, from 0.1 MHz to 0.3 MHz, however, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment.

[00612] FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating the difference in resonant frequency and the change in frequency response.

[00613] In particular, the figure shows frequency responses 1210 and 1220 of the second coil 5132 depending on the change in the temperature of the current collector 5110. As the temperature of the current collector 5110 changes, the frequency response of the second coil 5132 changes from the first frequency response 1210 to the second frequency response 1220.

[00614] The controller may calculate the temperature of the current collector 5110 based on the frequency difference fo2d between the third resonant frequency fo2a of the second coil, detected at a first time after the initiation of heating of the current collector 5110, and the fourth resonant frequency fo2b at a second time, which is a predetermined time later than the first time.

[00615] The controller may calculate the temperature of the current collector 5110 based on the data of the correspondence between the difference fo2d of the resonant frequencies and the temperature of the current collector 5110. The data of the correspondence between the difference fo2d of the resonant frequencies and the temperature of the current collector 5110 may be pre-stored in the memory of the data storage device 800 in the form of a look-up table.

[00616] FIG. 44 is a block diagram illustrating another example of a method for operating an aerosol generator and a block diagram illustrating a control period for the generator.

[00617] FIG. 44-(a) is a block diagram illustrating another example of a method of operating an aerosol generator, in which the aerosol generator 200 heats the susceptor 5110 by means of only one coil and calculates the temperature of the susceptor 5110.

[00618] FIG. 44-(b) shows control periods in accordance with the flow chart disclosed in FIG. 44-(a).

[00619] The controller 100 may control the aerosol generator coil in specified control periods. Each control period may include a heating period and a sensing period. The controller 100 may heat the aerosol generating article or the receiver 5110 using the aerosol generator coil during the heating period and calculate the temperature of the receiver 5110 using the coil during the sensing period.

[00620] Specifically, in step S1310, the controller 100 may control the aerosol generator coil based on the first frequency range in the heating period.

[00621] The method for exciting the aerosol generator coil during the heating period may be the same as the method disclosed above. The controller 100 may control the current supplied to the aerosol generator coil by changing the excitation frequency in a given frequency range. By changing the current supplied to the aerosol generator coil, the temperature of the aerosol generating article or the susceptor 5110 may also change.

[00622] In step S1320, the controller 100 may recognize a change in the resonant frequency of the aerosol generator coil based on the second frequency range in the recognition period.

[00623] The method for detecting a change in the resonant frequency of the coil 5131 during the detection period may be similar to the detection method illustratively disclosed above. The controller 100 may change the excitation frequency of the aerosol generator coil in the second frequency range and determine the resonant frequency of the aerosol generator coil based on the results of the frequency change.

[00624] For example, the controller 100 may vary the excitation frequency of the aerosol generator coil in the second frequency range and determine the excitation frequency at the maximum current supplied to the aerosol generator coil as the resonant frequency.

[00625] In this embodiment of the invention, the controller heats the current collector 5110 using only one coil in the aerosol generator and calculates the temperature of the current collector 5110. Accordingly, the first frequency range and the second frequency range may coincide. For example, the first frequency range and the second frequency range may be from 2 to 4 MHz, and other options are also possible.

[00626] The heating period may be set to be longer than the sensing period. By setting the heating period to be longer than the sensing period, the controller can accurately measure the temperature of the susceptor 5110 with minimal change in the temperature of the susceptor 5110.

[00627] In step S1330, the controller 100 may calculate the temperature of the susceptor 5110 based on the change in the resonant frequency of the aerosol generator coil.

[00628] The method for calculating the temperature of the current collector 5110 during the recognition period may be similar to the method for two coils disclosed above.

[00629] The controller 100 may calculate the temperature of the current collector 5110 based on the difference between the fifth resonant frequency of the coil 5131, detected at a first time after the initiation of the detection period, and the sixth resonant frequency at a second time, which is a predetermined time later than the first time.

[00630] The controller 100 may calculate the temperature of the current collector 5110 based on a correlation between the resonant frequency difference and the temperature of the current collector 5110. The correlation between the resonant frequency difference and the temperature of the current collector 5110 may be pre-stored in the data storage device 800 in the form of a look-up table.

[00631] FIG. 45 is a block diagram of an example of a mobile communication terminal that facilitates control of the temperature and aerosol generator system.

[00632] As shown in FIG. 45, a mobile communication terminal according to one embodiment of the invention may comprise a controller 100, an aerosol generator 200, a power supply 300, and a data storage device 800.

[00633] Although not shown in this figure, the current collector is included in the aerosol generator 200 or a cigarette connected to the aerosol generator 200.

[00634] The power supply unit 300 may supply power to the internal components of the aerosol generator 200. The power supply unit 300 may provide direct current power, and a power converter (not shown in the figure) of the aerosol generator 200 may convert the direct current supplied by the power supply unit 300 into alternating current and supply the alternating current to the aerosol generator 200. The aerosol generator 200 may heat the susceptor by magnetic induction in accordance with the alternating current.

[00635] The heating portion of the aerosol generator 200 may comprise at least one coil. In one embodiment of the invention, the heating portion of the aerosol generator 200 may comprise a first coil.

[00636] In another embodiment of the invention, the heating portion of the aerosol generator 200 may comprise a first coil 5131 and a second coil 5132.

[00637] The heating portion of the aerosol generator 200 may further comprise a capacitor connected in series or in parallel with the coil. In one embodiment of the invention, the heating portion of the aerosol generator 200 may comprise a first capacitor connected in series or in parallel with the first coil.

[00638] In another embodiment of the invention, the heating portion of the aerosol generator 200 may comprise a first capacitor connected in series or in parallel with the first coil, and a second capacitor connected in series or in parallel with the second coil. In the disclosure below, it is assumed that the capacitors are connected in series with the coils. However, the disclosure below is applicable even if the capacitors are connected in parallel with the coils.

[00639] The controller 100 may control the excitation frequency of the heating portion of the aerosol generator 200. In a series resonant circuit, the current flowing through the first coil and/or the second coil (if a second coil is present) may be maximum at the resonant frequency. The controller 100 may heat the susceptor of the aerosol generator 200 by controlling the excitation frequency of the heating portion of the aerosol generator 200 and receiving information about the temperature of the susceptor, detected using the frequency sensor.

[00640] The frequency sensor may use the NFC antenna of the communication device 400 or may comprise a recognition sensor in the aerosol generator 200.

[00641] The controller 100 may receive information about a change in the resonant frequency in accordance with a change in the temperature of the current collector in the aerosol generator 200 from a frequency sensor, in particular, an NFC antenna of the communication device 400.

[00642] Controller 100 heats the current collector using the first coil and can receive information corresponding to the change in the temperature of the current collector via an NFC antenna or a separate frequency sensor in accordance with the change in the resonant frequency of the second coil. Alternatively, controller 110 can heat the current collector using only the first coil and receive information about the change in the resonant frequency corresponding to the temperature of the current collector via an NFC antenna or a separate frequency sensor.

[00643] The data storage device 800 may store data relating the resonant frequency to the temperature of the current collector or data relating the change in the resonant frequency to the temperature of the current collector in the form of a look-up table, and the controller 100 may calculate the temperature of the current collector based on the look-up table.

[00644] The controller 100 can reliably control the system as a whole, including proportional-integral-derivative (PID) control of the mobile communication terminal containing the aerosol generator 200, based on the calculated temperature.

[00645] An example in which the controller 100 controls the first coil and the second coil or regulates the temperature using only the first coil 5131 has been described in detail above.

[00646] Another embodiment of the invention is disclosed below, in which it is possible to measure the temperature of a current collector in an aerosol generator of a mobile communication terminal for controlling a system of the mobile communication terminal.

[00647] In one embodiment of the invention, the current collector can be heated by controlling the alternating current supplied to the coil.

[00648] In another embodiment of the invention, the current collector may be heated by controlling an alternating current supplied to the first coil, after which a direct current supplied to the first coil may be controlled to induce a change in the magnetic properties of the current collector for the purpose of calculating the temperature of the current collector.

[00649] In another embodiment of the invention, the current collector may be heated by controlling an alternating current supplied to the first coil, after which a direct current supplied to the second coil may be controlled to induce a change in the magnetic properties of the current collector for the purpose of calculating the temperature of the current collector.

[00650] The mobile communication terminal may detect a change in the magnetic properties of the coil using a magnetic force sensor of the aerosol generator or a magnetic sensor in a sensor of the mobile communication terminal.

[00651] Based on the detected change in magnetic properties, the controller of the mobile communication terminal can calculate the temperature of the current collector and control the system. Embodiments of this step are described in detail below.

[00652] FIG. 46 shows embodiments of a method for winding a coil in an aerosol generator.

[00653] While FIG. 46 shows a cigarette containing a current collector 5110 positioned in a space for placement in an aerosol generator 5100, the embodiments of the invention disclosed below are applicable even if the current collector 5110 is secured to the aerosol generator 5100 in the form of a needle or other similar shape.

[00654] FIG. 46-(a) shows a coil winding method used if the coil block 5130 contains only one coil, and FIG. 46-(b) and 46-(c) show coil winding methods used if the coil block 5130 contains multiple coils.

[00655] The magnetic force sensor can detect changes in the magnetic force of the current collector.

[00656] In this case, the magnetic force sensor may be provided separately in the aerosol generator or may be a magnetic sensor in a sensor in a mobile communication terminal or a magnetic sensor in a camera module.

[00657] For simplicity, in this embodiment of the invention, the magnetic force sensor is located in the aerosol generator. However, the same embodiment of the invention can be applied when using a magnetic sensor in a sensor of a mobile communication terminal or a magnetic sensor of a camera module in an input unit. In this case, they are also called magnetic force sensors.

[00658] The magnetic force sensor may comprise at least one Hall sensor, and the controller may measure the temperature of the current collector based on the change in magnetic force detected by the magnetic force sensor.

[00659] The Hall sensor measures the magnitude of the magnetic field in accordance with the voltage (Hall voltage) generated by the current and the magnetic field in the coil, which are perpendicular to each other. Accordingly, when the magnetic force sensor measures the change in magnetic properties caused by the magnetic induction in the aerosol generator, the controller can obtain information corresponding to the temperature of the susceptor to perform a control operation.

[00660] In FIG. 46-(a), the coil block 5131 comprises a coil wound around the outer side surface of the longitudinally accommodating space of the aerosol generator 5100.

[00661] The controller may control an alternating current in the coil assembly 5131 to heat the current collector 5110 and induce a change in magnetic properties.

[00662] In another example, the controller may heat the current collector 5110 by controlling the alternating current supplied to the coil block 5131 and induce magnetic properties in the current collector 5110 by controlling the direct current supplied to the coil block 5131.

[00663] The magnetic force sensor may detect magnetic properties induced in the current collector 5110 and transmit corresponding information to the controller, which may calculate and control the temperature of the current collector 5110 based on the changed magnetic properties.

[00664] In FIG. 46-(b), the coil block 5130 comprises a first coil 5131 and a second coil 5132 alternately wound around the outer side surface of the accommodation space in the longitudinal direction.

[00665] In FIG. 46-(c), the coil unit 5130 comprises a first coil 5131 wound around a first region 5171 on the outer side surface of the accommodation space 5120, and a second coil 5132 wound around a second region 5172, different from the first region, on the outer side surface.

[00666] In this case, the controller may heat the current collector 5110 by controlling the alternating current supplied to the first coil 5131 and induce magnetic properties in the current collector 5110 by controlling the direct current supplied to the second coil 5132.

[00667] The magnetic force sensor may detect magnetic properties induced in the current collector 5110 and transmit corresponding information to the controller, which may calculate and control the temperature of the current collector 5110 based on the changed magnetic properties.

[00668] FIG. 47 shows the change in magnetic force and output voltage depending on the change in temperature of the current collector.

[00669] FIG. 47-(a) shows a change in magnetic force 5291 depending on the temperature of the current collector. The horizontal axis represents the temperature, and the vertical axis represents the magnetic force. As shown in this figure, as the temperature of the current collector increases, the magnetic force decreases. The data storage device 800 of the mobile communication terminal may store data reflecting the change in magnetic force depending on the temperature of the current collector in the form of a look-up table.

[00670] This makes it possible to determine the relationship between the change in the temperature of the current collector and the change in the magnetic force of the current collector. When the magnetic force sensor detects a change in the magnetic force of the current collector, the magnetic force sensor can output an output value corresponding to the magnetic force of the current collector. The output value can be set equal to voltage, current, or frequency.

[00671] FIG. 47-(b) shows the output voltage 5301 depending on the magnetic force of the current collector. That is, the horizontal axis represents the change in the magnetic force, and the vertical axis represents the output voltage. It can be seen that as the change in the magnetic force of the current collector increases, the output voltage also increases. In this way, the data storage device 800 of the mobile communication terminal can store the output value in accordance with the change in the magnetic force in the form of a look-up table. When the controller receives the output value from the magnetic force sensor, the corresponding change in the magnetic force of the current collector can be obtained from the look-up table stored in the data storage device unit, and accordingly, the temperature information of the current collector can be obtained.

[00672] Based on this information, the controller can control the temperature of the current collector.

[00673] FIG. 48 shows an example of temperature control of a current collector with a coil in an aerosol generator of a mobile communication terminal.

[00674] The figure shows a block diagram illustrating a method for measuring the temperature of the current collector 5110 in accordance with a change in the magnetic force of the current collector 5110 when the current collector 5110 is made of a magnetically hard material.

[00675] If the current collector 5110 is made of a magnetically hard material, there is no need to induce magnetic properties in the current collector 5110. That is, the first coil 5131 of the aerosol generator is used only for the purpose of heating the current collector 5110.

[00676] Thus, for simplicity, the first coil 5131 will be referred to as coil 5131.

[00677] At step S1110, the controller 100 may inductively heat the susceptor 5110. The susceptor 5110 may be located in an aerosol-generating article or an aerosol generator 200. The aerosol-generating article may be a cigarette as depicted above, and the susceptor 5110 may be made of a magnetically hard material.

[00678] The controller 100 can control the alternating current supplied to the coil 5131. When the alternating current is supplied to the coil 5131, the direction of the magnetic field created in the coil 5131 can periodically change. When the current collector 5110 is exposed to the alternating magnetic field created by the coil 5131, the current collector 5110 can be inductively heated.

[00679] Controller 100 may control the temperature of current collector 5110 by varying the amplitude, frequency, and other characteristics of alternating current supplied to coil 5131 in accordance with a predetermined temperature profile.

[00680] In step S1120, the magnetic force sensor may recognize a change in the magnetic force in accordance with a change in the temperature of the current collector 5110.

[00681] In one embodiment of the invention, the magnetic force sensor may output a magnetic force value corresponding to the temperature of the current collector 5110 in the form of information, such as voltage.

[00682] In step S1130, the controller 100 may calculate the temperature of the susceptor 5110 or obtain stored temperature information based on the magnetic force change information obtained from the magnetic force sensor.

[00683] For example, the controller 100 may obtain data on the temperature of the current collector 5110 corresponding to the output value of the magnetic force sensor from a lookup table stored in the data storage device 800.

[00684] In another example, the controller 100 obtains a difference in magnetic forces between the first magnetic force of the current collector 5110, detected at a first time after the heating is initiated, and the second magnetic force at a second time, which is a predetermined time after the first time.

[00685] The controller 100 may also obtain the temperature of the current collector 5110 corresponding to the difference in magnetic forces from a look-up table stored in the data storage device 800.

[00686] According to this figure, if the current collector 5110 is made of a magnetically hard material, the current collector 5110 has magnetic properties. Thus, the controller 100 does not need to induce magnetic properties in the current collector 5110.

[00687] In this case, the structure of the aerosol generator 200 of the mobile communication terminal can be simplified, and the controller 100 of the mobile communication terminal can easily control the temperature of the aerosol generator 200.

[00688] In embodiments of the invention in which the current collector 5110 is limited to being made of a magnetically hard material, many design features may arise associated with the electrical or mechanical properties of the permanent magnet. Therefore, if the current collector 5110 of the aerosol generator 200 according to the present invention is not made of a magnetically hard material, the temperature of the current collector 5110 can be measured by inducing magnetic properties in the current collector 5110.

[00689] From here on, variants of the method for measuring the temperature of the current collector 5110 will be disclosed, in which the current collector 5110 is not made of a magnetically hard material.

[00690] FIG. 49 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the control period and intervals according to one example of control of the current collector of an aerosol generator.

[00691] The controller 100 may control the coil unit 5130 based on a specified control period. Each control period may comprise a first interval of heating the current collector 5110 and a second interval of inducing magnetic properties in the current collector 5110.

[00692] The controller 100 may heat the susceptor 5110 in a first interval and calculate a temperature of the susceptor 5110 in a second interval.

[00693] The controller 100 may inductively heat the current collector 5110 using only the first coil 5131 and induce magnetic properties in the current collector 5110. Alternatively, the controller 100 may heat the current collector 5110 using the first coil 5131 and induce magnetic properties in the current collector 5110 using the second coil 5132.

[00694] The method for measuring the temperature of the current collector 5110 by the controller 100 using only the first coil 5131 and the method for measuring the temperature of the current collector 5110 using the first coil 5131 and the second coil 5132 are described in detail below.

[00695] FIG. 50 shows an example of control of a current collector in which the aerosol generator coil unit is designed as a unit with a single coil.

[00696] As shown in FIG. 50, in step S1310, the controller 100 may inductively heat the current collector 5110 using the coil 5131 in the first interval. Inductively heating the current collector 5110 using the coil 5131 in the first interval may correspond to the inductive heating disclosed above. That is, the controller 100 may control the alternating current supplied to the coil 5131 in the first interval.

[00697] When an alternating current is supplied to the coil 5131, the direction of the magnetic field generated in the coil 5131 may periodically change. When the current collector 5110 is exposed to the alternating magnetic field generated by the coil 5131, the current collector 5110 may be inductively heated.

[00698] The current collector 110 may be located in a cigarette or an aerosol generator 200, which is an article for generating an aerosol.

[00699] Controller 100 may control the temperature of current collector 5110 by varying the amplitude, frequency, and other characteristics of alternating current supplied to coil 5131 in accordance with a predetermined temperature profile.

[00700] At step S1320, the controller 100 may induce magnetic properties of the current collector 5110 through the coil during a second interval.

[00701] The controller 100 can control the direct current supplied to the coil 5131 in the second interval. When the direct current is supplied to the coil 5131, a magnetic field can be formed outside the coil 5131. When the magnetic field is applied to the current collector 5110, a magnetic moment is generated inside the current collector 5110, as a result of which the current collector 5110 can be magnetized.

[00702] In step S1330, the magnetic force sensor may recognize a change in the magnetic force in accordance with a change in the temperature of the current collector 5110 in the second interval.

[00703] The method for recognizing the magnetic force of the current collector 5110 in the second interval may be the same as the method for recognizing the magnetic force disclosed above. That is, the magnetic force sensor may output a magnetic force value corresponding to the temperature of the current collector 5110 in the form of a voltage.

[00704] The first interval may be set to be longer than the second interval. In this case, the temperature of the current collector 5110 can be accurately measured with minimal change in the temperature of the current collector 5110.

[00705] In step S1340, the controller 100 may calculate the temperature of the current collector 5110 based on the change in the magnetic force.

[00706] The method for calculating the temperature by the controller 100 in the second interval may correspond to the temperature calculation method disclosed above. In other words, the controller 100 may obtain from a look-up table stored in the data storage device 800 the temperature of the susceptor 5110 corresponding to the output value provided by the magnetic force sensor. In another example, the controller 100 obtains the difference in magnetic forces between the first magnetic force of the susceptor 5110, recognized at a first time after the initiation of heating, and the second magnetic force at a second time, which is a predetermined time after the first time.

[00707] The controller 100 may also obtain the temperature of the current collector 5110 corresponding to the difference in magnetic forces from a look-up table stored in the data storage device 800.

[00708] FIG. 51 shows an example of control of a current collector when the aerosol generator coil unit contains two or more coils.

[00709] This figure shows a block diagram illustrating a method for measuring the temperature of the current collector 5110 by means of the first coil 5131 and the second coil 5132.

[00710] In step S1410, the controller 100 may inductively heat the current collector 5110 using the first coil 5131 in the first interval. The method for inductively heating the current collector 5110 using the first coil 5131 in the first interval is disclosed above. That is, the controller 100 may control the alternating current supplied to the first coil 5131 in the first interval.

[00711] When an alternating current is supplied to the first coil 5131, the direction of the magnetic field generated within the first coil 5131 may periodically change. When the current collector 5110 is exposed to the alternating magnetic field generated by the first coil 5131, the current collector 5110 may be inductively heated. The current collector 110 may be located in a cigarette or an aerosol generator 200.

[00712] The controller 100 may control the temperature of the current collector 5110 by changing the amplitude, frequency, and other characteristics of the alternating current supplied to the first coil 5131 in accordance with a predetermined temperature profile.

[00713] At step S1420, the controller 100 may induce magnetic properties in the current collector 5110 using the second coil 5132 in a second interval.

[00714] The controller 100 may control the direct current supplied to the second coil 5132 in the second interval. During this time, the controller 100 may not supply power to the first coil 5131. When the direct current is supplied to the second coil 5132, a magnetic field may be generated outside the second coil 5132. When the magnetic field is applied to the current collector 5110, a magnetic moment is generated inside the current collector 5110, as a result of which the current collector 5110 may be magnetized.

[00715] In step S1430, the magnetic force sensor may recognize a change in the magnetic force in accordance with a change in the temperature of the current collector 5110 in the second interval.

[00716] The method for measuring the magnetic force of the current collector 5110 in the second interval is similar to that disclosed above. That is, the magnetic force sensor can convert the magnetic force value corresponding to the temperature of the current collector 5110 into a voltage and output the voltage.

[00717] The first interval may be set to be longer than the second interval. This is necessary to accurately measure the temperature of the current collector 5110 with minimal change in the temperature of the current collector 5110.

[00718] In step S1440, the controller 100 may calculate the temperature of the current collector 5110 based on the change in the magnetic force.

[00719] The method for calculating the temperature by the controller 100 in the second interval may be similar to that disclosed above. In other words, the controller 100 may obtain from a look-up table stored in the data storage device 800 the temperature of the current collector 5110 corresponding to the output value provided by the magnetic force sensor.

[00720] In another example, the controller 100 obtains a difference in magnetic forces between the first magnetic force of the current collector 5110, detected at a first time after the heating is initiated, and the second magnetic force at a second time, which is a predetermined time after the first time.

[00721] The controller 100 may also obtain the temperature of the current collector 5110 corresponding to the difference in magnetic forces from a look-up table stored in the data storage device 800.

[00722] As disclosed above, the magnetic force sensor may be provided in the aerosol generator separately or may use a sensor of a mobile communication terminal or a magnetic sensor in a camera module.

[00723] FIG. 52 depicts an embodiment of a mobile communication terminal that allows for easy control of the temperature and aerosol generator system.

[00724] To simplify the description of the embodiment of the invention, a block diagram is disclosed according to a logical configuration, and the disclosed blocks may correspond to the physical components disclosed above.

[00725] As shown in FIG. 52, a mobile communication terminal according to one embodiment of the invention may comprise a controller 100, an aerosol generator 200, a power supply 300, a sensor 500, and a data storage device 800.

[00726] Although not shown in this figure, the current collector is included in the aerosol generator 200 or a cigarette connected to the aerosol generator 200.

[00727] The coil assembly of the aerosol generator 200 may comprise at least one coil. The coil assembly may comprise a first coil and a second coil wound alternately or wound in different areas.

[00728] The power supply unit 300 can supply power to the internal units of the components of the aerosol generator 200. The power supply unit 300 can provide direct current power, and a power converter (not shown in the figure) of the aerosol generator 200 can convert the direct current supplied by the power supply unit 300 into alternating current and supply the alternating current to the aerosol generator 200. The aerosol generator 200 can heat the susceptor of the aerosol generator 200 by magnetic induction in accordance with the alternating current.

[00729] The controller 100 may control the power supplied to the coils of the aerosol generator 200.

[00730] For example, controller 100 may heat the current collector by controlling the alternating current supplied to the first coil. In another embodiment of the invention, controller 100 may heat the current collector by controlling the alternating current supplied to the first coil, or induce magnetic properties in the current collector by controlling the direct current supplied to the first coil.

[00731] In another embodiment of the invention, controller 100 may heat the current collector by controlling alternating current supplied to the first coil, or induce magnetic properties in the current collector by controlling direct current supplied to the second coil.

[00732] When the controller 100 heats the susceptor of the aerosol generator 200 and induces magnetic properties, the magnetic force sensor or the magnetic sensor in the sensor 500 can detect a change in the magnetic force of the susceptor of the aerosol generator 200.

[00733] In one embodiment of the invention, the magnetic force sensor or magnetic sensor in sensor 500 may be physically included in a complex sensor chip of a mobile communication terminal or in a camera module.

[00734] The controller 100 may calculate the temperature of the susceptor of the aerosol generator 200 based on the change in magnetic force detected by the magnetic force sensor or magnetic sensor. The relationship between the change in magnetic force of the susceptor and the temperature was disclosed above.

[00735] The data storage device 800 may store corresponding data or a lookup table of the relationship between the change in the magnetic force of the current collector and the temperature.

[00736] The controller 100 may calculate the temperature of the susceptor based on the correlation data and the lookup table stored in the data storage device 800.

[00737] Hereinafter, another embodiment of determining the temperature of a current collector in an aerosol generator and controlling a mobile communication terminal system based on the temperature is disclosed.

[00738] FIG. 53 is a block diagram illustrating a mobile communication terminal including an aerosol generator. In the description below, a repeated description of the details disclosed above will be omitted.

[00739] As shown in FIG. 53, the mobile communication terminal may comprise a controller 100, an aerosol generator 200, a power supply unit 300, a sensor 500, and an output unit 700.

[00740] As disclosed above, the controller 100 can perform all control operations associated with the operation of the mobile communication terminal. In addition, the controller 100 can perform control operations associated with the generation of an aerosol by the aerosol generator 200. For example, the controller 100 can perform control operations, in particular, control the power supplied to the aerosol generator 200 and count down (or count down) the counter associated with the aerosol generator 200. In addition, the controller can control the performance of the display module 710, configured to generate an output associated with visual, audio or tactile sensations and included in the output unit 700.

[00741] When the stick is inserted, the aerosol generator 200 can generate an aerosol by heating the stick, as disclosed above. With respect to heating the stick, the aerosol generator 200 can comprise an external inductive heater and an internal inductive heater, as disclosed above with reference to FIG. 4-27. In particular, the aerosol generator 200 can perform the steps associated with generating an aerosol using the external inductive heater disclosed above with reference to FIG. 4-17, which inductively heats a susceptor included in the stick.

[00742] The power supply unit 300 may comprise a rechargeable battery capable of supplying direct current to the mobile communication terminal. The power supply unit 300 may be electrically connected to the aerosol generator 200 to supply direct current to the aerosol generator 200.

[00743] As disclosed above, the sensor 500 may be one or more sensors configured to collect information in the mobile communication terminal and/or information about the environment around the mobile communication terminal and/or information about the user. The sensor 500 may also be a sensor capable of transmitting voltage, current, etc. to components included in the mobile communication terminal.

[00744] As disclosed above, if the aerosol generator 200 uses an external inductive heater, direct measurement of the temperature of the physically separated susceptor is difficult. Accordingly, the controller 100 must calculate the temperature of the susceptor based on the indirect temperature measurement to control the power supply of the aerosol generator 200.

[00745] In particular, the controller 100 can calculate the temperature of the current collector, taking into account the relationship between the equivalent resistance and the temperature of the current collector. For this, the sensor 500 can be configured to obtain first information about the load by separately measuring the current, voltage and power for the aerosol generator 200 among the components included in the mobile communication terminal. In this case, the controller 100 can obtain the first information about the load from the sensor 500 and indirectly calculate the temperature of the current collector by estimating the equivalent resistance of the current collector based on the first information about the load. The controller 100 can control the power supplied to the aerosol generator 200 based on the calculated temperature of the current collector.

[00746] Alternatively, the mobile communication terminal or controller 100 may measure or calculate the temperature of the susceptor or aerosol generator 200 by further accounting for a change in resonant frequency (see FIGS. 36-45) and/or a change in magnetic properties (see FIGS. 46-52) and/or a change in the characteristic of the susceptor (see FIGS. 57-60). In an alternative embodiment, for example, the controller 100 may directly measure or calculate the temperature of the susceptor or aerosol generator 200 by means of a sensor (included in the sensor) configured to detect the temperature of the built-in display module 710. In an alternative embodiment, the controller 100 may measure or calculate the temperature of the susceptor or aerosol generator 200 based on a change in the resonant frequency (see FIGS. 36-45) and/or a change in the magnetic properties (see FIGS. 46-52) and/or an equivalent resistance (see FIGS. 53-56) and/or a change in the characteristic of the susceptor (see FIGS. 57-60) calculated or recognized by the sensor 500.

[00747] Alternatively, the mobile communication terminal or controller 100 may control the performance of the display module 710 based on the calculated or measured temperature of the susceptor or aerosol generator 200 and/or the temperature of the display module (see FIGS. 61-65). For example, the mobile communication terminal may calculate the second temperature information based on the equivalent resistance or the change in the equivalent resistance of the susceptor or aerosol generator 200, and control the operation of the display module based on the calculated second temperature information and the first measured temperature information of the display module 710.

[00748] In an alternative embodiment, the display module 710 may comprise a flexible display comprising a first region in contact with a first surface of the aerosol generator 200 (see FIGS. 66-78). The first region of the flexible display may deform to form a curved surface when the presence of a stick in the aerosol generator 200 is detected. In addition, as disclosed above, when the first region changes to a curved surface, the mobile communication terminal or the controller 100 may calculate the equivalent resistance (or change in magnetic properties, or change in resonant frequency) of the aerosol generator 200 or the susceptor, and estimate the temperature of the susceptor.

[00749] In an alternative embodiment, the mobile communication terminal may further comprise a heat pipe that is evacuated inside and contains a fluid (see FIGS. 79-83). One region of the heat pipe may be connected to a first region of the aerosol generator, and another region of the heat pipe may be connected to a second region of the mobile communication terminal. The controller 100 may predict a change in the temperature of the aerosol generator 200, further taking into account the thermal conductivity according to the heat pipe, and may control the power supply of the aerosol generator 200 or the performance of the display module 710 based on the predicted change in temperature.

[00750] In an alternative embodiment, the mobile communication terminal may comprise an antenna with a patch formed by a conductor and a ground located at some distance from the patch. The antenna may be connected to the aerosol generator and located on the housing of the aerosol generator (see FIGS. 28-35).

[00751] Next, a method for estimating the equivalent resistance of the current collector by the controller 100 to estimate the temperature of the current collector will be described in detail.

[00752] FIG. 54 is a diagram illustrating an aerosol generator based on an external inductive heating method.

[00753] As shown in FIG. 54, the aerosol generator 200 may comprise a DC-to-AC converter 6011, an impedance matching device 6013, and an inductor 6015.

[00754] The aerosol generator may receive direct current and/or direct current power from a direct current power source 6019 and convert the direct current into alternating current by means of a direct current to alternating current converter 6011. In this case, the direct current power source 6019 may be a power supply unit 300 included in the mobile communication terminal. The alternating current may be supplied to the inductor 6015 after impedance matching by means of an impedance matching device (or transformer) 6013. The inductor 6015 may generate an alternating magnetic field, the polarity of which changes depending on the frequency of the applied alternating current. The alternating magnetic field may generate heat in the susceptor 6017 included in the stick. In this case, the inductor 6015 may have the form of a helically wound cylindrical coil; other embodiments are also possible. It can consist of different types of coils capable of generating an alternating magnetic field.

[00755] The stick 6017 may comprise an aerosol generating material and a susceptor 6017. The susceptor 6017 may comprise a conductor that can be inductively heated by the inductor coil 6015. In particular, the susceptor 6017 may comprise a conductor that generates heat under the action of an alternating magnetic field generated by the inductor coil 6015. For example, the conductor may comprise stainless steel or another similar material that generates heat under the action of an alternating magnetic field. The susceptor 6017 may have various shapes, in particular, a rectangular, round or oval shape. The heat generated by inductively heating the susceptor 6017 is transferred to the aerosol generating material included in the stick, and an aerosol can be generated from the material under the action of the transferred heat.

[00756] As disclosed above, the sensor may generate the first load information disclosed above by measuring the voltage of the DC power source and the DC current supplied to the DC-to-AC converter 6011 or the aerosol generator. For example, the sensor may recognize the DC current and DC voltage supplied to the aerosol generator via an electrical connection to the DC power source and/or the DC-to-AC converter 6011.

[00757] The controller may receive first load information from the sensor and calculate an equivalent resistance of the aerosol generator based on the first load information. The controller may control a DC-to-AC converter 6011 in the aerosol generator to control the power supplied to the aerosol generator based on the calculated equivalent resistance.

[00758] The equivalent resistance calculated by the controller based on the first load information will now be described in more detail.

[00759] FIG. 55 is a diagram illustrating the equivalent resistance of an aerosol generator in which a stick containing a current collector is inserted.

[00760] As shown in FIG. 55, the equivalent resistance R _T of the aerosol generator may correspond to the sum of the first resistance R _TL of the inductor and the second resistance R _TS of the current collector. In this case, the resistance of the DC-AC converter disclosed with reference to FIG. 55 may have a negligible value compared to the resistance of the current collector and the inductor. In this case, the second resistance R _TS of the current collector may change depending on the temperature.

[00761] For example, the second resistance R _TS of the current collector may increase with an increase in the temperature of the current collector or decrease with a decrease in the temperature of the current collector. Since the second resistance R _TS of the current collector changes depending on the change in temperature, the equivalent resistance R _T , including the second resistance R _TS of the current collector, may also change depending on the change in temperature. In this case, the temperature of the current collector corresponding to the equivalent resistance R _T , may have a single value. The equivalent resistance R _T and the temperature of the current collector may be related to each other by a monotonic function. That is, since the equivalent resistance R _T and the temperature of the current collector correspond to each other unambiguously, a look-up table of correspondence between the equivalent resistance R _T and the temperature of the current collector can be preliminarily generated by previously analyzing the correspondence between the equivalent resistance R _T and the temperature of the current collector. In this case, the controller can estimate the current collector temperature corresponding to the calculated equivalent resistance based on the correspondence between the specified equivalent resistance R _T and the current collector temperature.

[00762] Hereinafter, a method for controlling the power supply of an aerosol generator supplied by a controller based on the correspondence between the temperature and the equivalent resistance R _T of the current collector disclosed above will be disclosed in detail.

[00763] FIG. 56 is a block diagram of a method for controlling the power of an aerosol generator based on an equivalent resistance calculated by a controller.

[00764] As shown in FIG. 56, the controller may recognize or control the presence of a stick in the aerosol generator (S6501). For example, the controller may determine the presence of a stick in the aerosol generator based on readings from an optical sensor, a pressure sensor, etc. included in the aerosol generator.

[00765] When the stick is inserted into the aerosol generator, the controller may initiate power supply to the aerosol generator and receive first load information from the sensor (S6503). In this case, the first load information may comprise information on the voltage applied to the aerosol generator and the current applied to the aerosol generator, as disclosed above. As disclosed above, the voltage and/or current included in the first load information may be a direct voltage and/or a direct current.

[00766] The controller may calculate the equivalent resistance of the aerosol generator based on the first load information (S6505). For example, the controller may calculate the equivalent resistance of the aerosol generator based on the relationship between voltage and current included in the first load information, in accordance with Ohm's law. For example, the controller may calculate the equivalent resistance based on a value obtained by dividing the voltage by the current. As disclosed above, the equivalent resistance may increase or decrease with a change in the temperature of the current collector. For example, as the temperature of the current collector increases, the equivalent resistance may increase. As the temperature of the current collector decreases, the equivalent resistance may decrease. The controller may calculate the equivalent resistance based on the rate of change of voltage.

[00767] Furthermore, the controller may periodically or aperiodically receive first load information from the sensor and calculate the amount of change in the equivalent resistance based on the first load information received periodically or aperiodically. In this case, the controller may determine whether the temperature of the current collector has increased or decreased based on the amount of change in the equivalent resistance. For example, if the amount of change in the equivalent resistance is negative, the controller may determine a decrease in the temperature of the current collector. If the amount of change in the equivalent resistance is positive, the controller may determine a decrease in the temperature of the current collector.

[00768] The controller may control the power or the amount of power supplied to the aerosol generator based on the equivalent resistance calculated based on the first load information (S6507). In particular, the controller may estimate the temperature of the susceptor corresponding to the calculated equivalent resistance based on the correspondence between the predetermined equivalent resistance and the temperature of the susceptor (for example, according to a predetermined lookup table), as disclosed above. In this case, the controller may determine whether the calculated temperature of the susceptor reaches the first threshold temperature. When the calculated temperature of the susceptor reaches or exceeds the first threshold temperature, the controller may stop supplying power to the aerosol generator. Alternatively, when the calculated temperature of the susceptor reaches or exceeds the first threshold temperature, the controller may supply a predetermined minimum amount of power to the aerosol generator.

[00769] Thereafter, the controller may continuously (or periodically) calculate the equivalent resistance based on the first load information and may increase the amount of power supplied to the aerosol generator (or resume supplying power) based on the amount of change in the equivalent resistance, or decrease the amount of power supplied to the aerosol generator. In this way, the controller may maintain the temperature of the susceptor within a certain range from the first threshold temperature. Alternatively, the controller may calculate the amount of temperature change, which is the difference between the temperature of the susceptor corresponding to the first equivalent resistance calculated at a first time point, and the temperature of the susceptor corresponding to the second equivalent resistance calculated at a second time point (at a time point following the first time point), based on the first load information received periodically or aperiodically. In this case, the controller may increase or decrease the amount of power supplied to the aerosol generator based on the amount of temperature change.

[00770] For example, the controller may control the amount of power supplied to the aerosol generator by adjusting the duty cycle (switching cycle) of a DC-to-AC converter included in the aerosol generator. For example, if the amount of change in the equivalent resistance is negative, the controller may increase the power supply to the aerosol generator by decreasing the duty cycle of the DC-to-AC converter (increasing the frequency of the AC). If the amount of change in the equivalent resistance is positive, the power supply to the aerosol generator may be reduced by increasing the duty cycle of the DC-to-AC converter (decreasing the frequency of the AC).

[00771] In addition, the controller may perform control operations associated with the aerosol generator based on the equivalent resistance. In particular, the controller may count down (or count) a counter associated with the aerosol generator based on the amount of change in the equivalent resistance. In this case, the counter value may be set to a standard value of the maximum number of aerosol generation operations (or the maximum number of puffs) that the aerosol generator can perform after insertion of the stick. For example, if the amount of change in the equivalent resistance is greater than or equal to a first threshold change value, the controller may count down the counter value by 1. In addition, the first threshold change value may be set based on the amount of decrease in the equivalent resistance of the aerosol generator (or the amount of decrease in the temperature of the susceptor), reduced by the supply of outside air in response to inhalation of the aerosol by the user of the mobile communication terminal or the aerosol generator. For example, if the temperature of the current collector decreases on average by a first temperature in response to the introduction of outside air, the first threshold change value may be specified as the change in equivalent resistance corresponding to a decrease by the first temperature, or as the value corresponding to the first temperature.

[00772] The controller may output the counted down counter value via the display module disclosed above. In addition, when the counter value becomes 0, the controller may stop supplying power to the aerosol generator and initialize or reset the counter value to the initial value.

[00773] In an alternative embodiment, the controller may receive first information about the temperature of the display module from the sensor and determine the degree of increase and/or decrease of the power supplied to the aerosol generator based on the first temperature information. For example, the rate of increase of the amount of power, when the first temperature information is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold temperature, may be set lower than the rate of increase of the amount of power, when the first temperature information is lower than the predetermined threshold temperature. In an alternative embodiment, the rate of decrease of the amount of power, when the first temperature information is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold temperature, may be set higher than the rate of decrease of the amount of power, when the first temperature information is lower than the predetermined threshold temperature. In this case, if the first temperature information is higher than or equal to a predetermined threshold temperature, the controller may increase the amount of power more slowly or decrease the amount of power more quickly compared to the situation in which the first temperature information is lower than the predetermined threshold temperature, which makes it possible to delay the increase of the temperature of the display module to the maximum allowable temperature as disclosed above. In this case, the preset threshold temperature can be set to a temperature that is below the maximum permissible temperature, but at which the first temperature information (or the display module temperature) is likely to reach the maximum permissible temperature within a preset first time interval, determined by the temperature of the susceptor. For example, the first time interval can be determined based on the average operating time from the moment the stick is inserted into the aerosol generator until aerosol generation ceases, or based on a preset duration.

[00774] Alternatively, the controller may limit the performance of the mobile communication terminal containing the aerosol generator when the stick is placed in the aerosol generator. For example, when the stick is installed in the aerosol generator, the controller may switch the mobile communication terminal to a standby mode (for example, to a communication terminal mode with minimum power consumption by turning off the display of the display module), thereby minimizing the power consumption of the internal components of the mobile communication terminal. In this case, the internal equivalent resistance of the mobile communication terminal (the internal equivalent resistance excluding the equivalent resistance of the aerosol generator) may remain constant. Accordingly, the controller may recognize a change in the equivalent resistance of the current collector in accordance with a change in the temperature of the current collector based on the equivalent resistance of the mobile communication terminal and calculate the temperature of the current collector based on the recognized change.

[00775] Another embodiment of the invention will be disclosed below, in which the temperature of the current collector in the aerosol generator can be determined and used to control the mobile communication terminal system.

[00776] FIG. 57 is a block diagram illustrating a mobile communication terminal including an aerosol generator. In the following disclosure, a repeated description of the above-disclosed details will be omitted.

[00777] As shown in FIG. 57, the mobile communication terminal may comprise a controller 100, an aerosol generator 200, a power supply unit 300, a sensor 500, and an output unit 700.

[00778] As disclosed above, the controller 100 can perform all control operations associated with the operation of the mobile communication terminal. In addition, the controller 100 can perform control operations associated with the generation of an aerosol by the aerosol generator 200. For example, the controller 100 can perform control operations, in particular, control the power supplied to the aerosol generator 200 and count down (or count down) the counter associated with the aerosol generator 200. In addition, the controller can control the performance of the output unit 700, which includes a display module 710 configured to generate an output associated with visual, audio or tactile sensations.

[00779] When the stick is inserted, the aerosol generator 200 can generate an aerosol by heating the stick, as disclosed above. With respect to heating the stick, the aerosol generator 200 can comprise an external inductive heater and an internal inductive heater, as disclosed above with reference to FIG. 4-27. In particular, the aerosol generator 200 can perform the steps associated with generating an aerosol using the external inductive heater disclosed above with reference to FIG. 4-17, which inductively heats a susceptor included in the stick.

[00780] The power supply unit 300 may comprise a rechargeable battery capable of supplying direct current to the mobile communication terminal. The power supply unit 300 may be electrically connected to the aerosol generator 200 to supply direct current to the aerosol generator 200.

[00781] As disclosed above, the sensor 500 may be one or more sensors configured to collect information in the mobile communication terminal and/or information about the environment around the mobile communication terminal and/or information about the user. The sensor 500 may further comprise a characteristic change sensor 6801 configured to recognize a change in magnetic properties associated with the aerosol generator 200 or the susceptor contained in the stick. Alternatively, the characteristic change sensor 6801 may measure or calculate power losses associated with the aerosol generator 200 based on the voltage and current associated with the aerosol generator 200, and recognize a change in the magnetic properties of the susceptor based on the calculated power losses.

[00782] Even if the current collector of the stick, located in the aerosol generator 200 based on an external inductive heater, is physically separated from the aerosol generator 200, the controller 100 can indirectly measure or calculate the temperature of the current collector in a certain way using the characteristic change sensor 6801. For example, as will be disclosed below, the controller 100 can calculate the temperature of the current collector by detecting a change in the characteristic (a change in magnetic properties and/or a change in power loss) associated with the current collector, due to a change in the temperature of the current collector, and control the power supplied to the aerosol generator 200 based on the calculated temperature of the current collector.

[00783] Alternatively, the mobile communication terminal or controller 100 may measure or calculate the temperature of the susceptor or aerosol generator 200 by further accounting for a change in resonant frequency (see FIGS. 36-45) and/or a change in magnetic properties (see FIGS. 46-52) and/or equivalent resistance (see FIGS. 53-56). In an alternative embodiment, for example, the controller 100 may directly measure or calculate the temperature of the susceptor or aerosol generator 200 by means of a sensor (included in the sensor) configured to detect the temperature of the built-in display module 710. In an alternative embodiment, the controller 100 may measure or calculate the temperature of the susceptor or aerosol generator 200 based on a change in the resonant frequency (see FIGS. 36-45) and/or a change in the magnetic properties (see FIGS. 46-52) and/or an equivalent resistance (see FIGS. 53-56) and/or a change in the characteristic of the susceptor (see FIGS. 57-60) calculated or recognized by the sensor 500.

[00784] Alternatively, the mobile communication terminal or controller 100 may control the performance of the display module based on the calculated or measured temperature of the susceptor or aerosol generator 200 and/or the temperature of the display module (see FIGS. 61-65). For example, the mobile communication terminal may calculate the second temperature information based on a change in the magnetic properties or characteristic of the susceptor and control the performance of the display module 710 based on the calculated second temperature information and the first measured temperature information of the display module.

[00785] In an alternative embodiment, the display module 710 may comprise a flexible display comprising a first region in contact with a first surface of the aerosol generator 200 (see FIGS. 66-78). The first region of the flexible display may be deformed to form a curved surface when the presence of a stick in the aerosol generator 200 is detected. In addition, as disclosed above, in response to the change of the first region to a curved surface, the mobile communication terminal or the controller 100 may detect a change in the characteristic or magnetic properties (or a change in the equivalent resistance, magnetic properties, or resonant frequency) of the susceptor, and determine that the susceptor has reached a certain temperature.

[00786] In an alternative embodiment, the mobile communication terminal may further comprise a heat pipe that is evacuated inside and contains a fluid (see FIGS. 79-83). One region of the heat pipe may be connected to a first region of the aerosol generator, and another region of the heat pipe may be connected to a second region of the mobile communication terminal. The controller 100 may predict a change in the temperature of the aerosol generator 200, further taking into account the thermal conductivity according to the heat pipe, and may control the power of the aerosol generator 200 or the performance of the display module 710 based on the predicted change in temperature.

[00787] In an alternative embodiment, the mobile communication terminal may comprise an antenna with a patch formed by a conductor and a ground located at some distance from the patch. The antenna may be connected to the aerosol generator and located on the housing of the aerosol generator (see FIGS. 28-35).

[00788] Below, a variant of the method for recognizing a change in the characteristics of a current collector (or a change in the magnetic properties of the current collector) will be described in detail.

[00789] FIG. 58 is a diagram illustrating a method for inductively heating a susceptor contained in a stick by an aerosol generator.

[00790] As shown in FIG. 58, the aerosol generator 200 may comprise a DC-to-AC converter 6711, an impedance matching device 6713, and an inductor 6715.

[00791] The aerosol generator 200 may receive direct current and/or direct current power from a direct current power source 6719 and convert the direct current into alternating current by means of a direct current to alternating current converter 6711. In this case, the direct current power source 6719 may be a power supply unit 300 included in the mobile communication terminal. The alternating current may be supplied to the inductor 6715 after impedance matching by means of an impedance matching device (or transformer) 6713. The inductor 6715 may generate an alternating magnetic field, the polarity of which changes depending on the frequency of the applied alternating current. The alternating magnetic field may generate heat in the susceptor 6717 included in the stick. In this case, the inductor 6715 may have the form of a helically wound cylindrical coil; other embodiments are also possible. It can consist of different types of coils capable of generating an alternating magnetic field.

[00792] The current collector 6717 may be adjacent to the material capable of generating an aerosol and included in the stick. The current collector 6717 is physically separated from the inductor 6715. The current collector 6717 may be inductively heated by an alternating magnetic field generated by the inductor 6715. For example, the current collector 6717 may comprise a conductor, such as stainless steel, that generates heat under the influence of an alternating magnetic field generated by the inductor 6715. The current collector 6717 may have various shapes, in particular, a rectangular, round, or oval shape.

[00793] In addition, the current collector 6717 may comprise a ferromagnetic material or ferromagnetic materials whose magnetic properties change from ferromagnetic to paramagnetic when heated to a certain temperature (or Curie temperature). In this case, the current collector 6717 may lose its ferromagnetic properties and acquire paramagnetic properties when heated to a certain temperature. In this case, the certain temperature may be an optimal temperature suitable for the aerosol-generating material to generate an aerosol. In addition, when the current collector 6717 is heated to a certain temperature, power losses may be significantly reduced to a level below a predetermined level due to a change in the magnetic properties of the current collector 6717.

[00794] FIG. 59 is a diagram illustrating a method for detecting a change in a characteristic of a current collector using a characteristic change sensor.

[00795] As shown in FIG. 59, the mobile communication terminal may comprise a characteristic change sensor 6801 and an aerosol generator 200. In this case, the characteristic change sensor 6801 may be installed in a position that allows recognition of the magnetic properties of the current collector 6810, and may be included in the aerosol generator 200 if necessary.

[00796] The aerosol generator 200 may comprise an inductor coil 6820. A stick comprising a susceptor 6810 may be placed in the aerosol generator 200. The inductor coil 6820 may comprise a coil wound around the outer side surface of the longitudinally accommodating space of the aerosol generator 200. When an alternating current is supplied to the inductor coil 6831, the inductor coil 6831 may generate an alternating magnetic field to heat the susceptor 6810.

[00797] The magnetic properties of the current collector 6810 included in the stick may change from ferromagnetic to paramagnetic when the current collector 6810 is heated above a certain temperature or from paramagnetic to ferromagnetic when cooled below a certain temperature. In addition, the current collector 6810 may experience a sharp increase or decrease in power loss due to the change in magnetic properties. For example, when the current collector 6810 is heated above a certain temperature and the magnetic properties change from ferromagnetic to paramagnetic, the power loss of the current collector 6810 may decrease significantly. On the other hand, when the current collector 6810 is cooled below a certain temperature and the magnetic properties change from paramagnetic to ferromagnetic, the power loss of the current collector 6810 may increase significantly.

[00798] The characteristic change sensor 6801 may transmit information about the detected change in the magnetic properties of the current collector 6810 to the controller 100 based on the change in the magnetic properties of the current collector 6810. For example, if the magnetic properties of the current collector 6810, detected at a first time, are not detected at a second time, which is the next reading time (for example, due to the heating of the current collector 6810 above a certain temperature), the characteristic change sensor 6801 may transmit first information about the change in the magnetic properties of the current collector 6810 to the controller 100. In this case, the controller 100 may determine that the magnetic properties of the current collector have changed from ferromagnetic to paramagnetic, based on the first information. Alternatively, if the magnetic properties of the current collector 6810, not detected after the second time point (e.g., due to the current collector 6810 cooling below a certain temperature), are detected again at a third time point, the characteristic change sensor 6801 may transmit second information about the change in the magnetic properties of the current collector to the controller 100. In this case, the controller 100 may determine that the magnetic properties of the current collector have changed from paramagnetic to ferromagnetic. The characteristic change sensor 6801 may be a geomagnetic field sensor included in a mobile communication terminal. Alternatively, of the first and second information, the characteristic change sensor 6801 may transmit only the first information to the controller 100.

[00799] In an alternative embodiment, the characteristic change sensor 6801 may transmit information about a change in the magnetic properties of the susceptor 6810 to the controller 100 based on the power loss measured in the susceptor 6810 or the aerosol generator 200. For example, if the measured power loss in the susceptor 6810 or the aerosol generator 200 decreases by a predetermined amount or greater, the characteristic change sensor 6801 may transmit first information about a change in the magnetic properties of the susceptor 6810 to the controller 100. In an alternative embodiment, when the measured power loss in the susceptor 6810 or the aerosol generator 200 exceeds a predetermined amount, the characteristic change sensor 6801 may transmit second information about a change in the magnetic properties of the susceptor 6810 to the controller 100.

[00800] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the invention will be described in detail, in which the controller 100 calculates the temperature of the current collector 6810 based on the first information and the second information from the characteristic change sensor 6801 and controls the power supply of the aerosol generator 200 based on the calculated temperature of the current collector 6810.

[00801] FIG. 60 is a diagram illustrating a method for controlling power to an aerosol generator by a controller based on a calculated temperature of a susceptor.

[00802] As shown in FIG. 60, the controller may recognize whether a stick is inserted into the aerosol generator (S6901). When the controller recognizes the stick inserted into the aerosol generator, it may initiate power supply to the aerosol generator to inductively heat the susceptor.

[00803] The controller may then calculate the temperature of the current collector based on information received from the characteristic change sensor (S6903). Specifically, the controller may receive first information from the characteristic change sensor when the magnetic properties of the current collector change from ferromagnetic to paramagnetic. In this case, the controller may determine that the temperature of the current collector is equal to or exceeds a certain temperature (or Curie temperature) based on the first information. Alternatively, the controller may receive second information from the characteristic change sensor when the magnetic properties of the current collector change from paramagnetic to ferromagnetic. In this case, the controller may determine that the temperature of the current collector is lower than a certain temperature (or Curie temperature) based on the second information.

[00804] The controller may then control the power supply to the aerosol generator based on the calculated temperature of the susceptor (S6905). Specifically, the controller may determine that the temperature of the susceptor has reached a first temperature or Curie temperature based on the first information. In this case, the controller may stop supplying power to the aerosol generator (or reduce the amount of power supplied). That is, the controller may cool the susceptor by stopping supplying power to the aerosol generator. Alternatively, the controller may determine that the temperature of the susceptor is lower than the second temperature or Curie temperature based on the second information. In this case, the controller may resume supplying power to the aerosol generator (or increase the amount of power) to heat the susceptor to a certain temperature or higher. In this way, the controller may maintain the temperature of the susceptor within a certain range from the certain temperature or Curie temperature.

[00805] In an alternative embodiment, the controller may control the power supply to the aerosol generator based on the first information received from the characteristic change sensor. In other words, the controller may receive only the first information from the characteristic change sensor from the first and second information. For example, the controller may determine that the temperature of the susceptor is greater than or equal to a certain temperature based on the first information and stop supplying power to the aerosol generator. In this case, the controller may stop supplying power for a predetermined time and resume supplying power to the aerosol generator after the predetermined time has elapsed. In this case, the predetermined time may be set based on the temperature information of the display module included in the mobile communication terminal. Conversely, for example, if the temperature of the display module is below the first threshold temperature, the predetermined time may be set to the default time. If the temperature of the display module is above the first threshold temperature, the predetermined time may be set or changed to a value less than the default value.

[00806] Alternatively, the controller may count down a counter associated with the aerosol generator based on the detection of a change in the magnetic properties of the susceptor. For example, when the controller receives second information from the detection of a change in the characteristic, it may count down the counter value by 1. In addition, the controller may output the value obtained after the counter countdown using the display module disclosed above.

[00807] FIG. 61 is a block diagram schematically illustrating an embodiment of a mobile communication terminal comprising an aerosol generator. In the following disclosure, a repeated description of the above-disclosed details will be omitted.

[00808] As shown in FIG. 61, the mobile communication terminal may comprise a controller 100, an aerosol generator 200, an output unit 700, and a sensor 500.

[00809] The output unit 700 may comprise a display module 710 and be configured to generate an output associated with visual, audio, or tactile sensations. The sensor 500 may be an environmental sensor capable of generating first temperature information based on the temperature of the display module 710.

[00810] The controller 100 may receive first temperature information, including the measured temperature of the display module 710 using the sensor 500. The controller 100 may control the performance of the display module 710 based on the first temperature information. In this case, the performance of the display module 710 may be related to brightness, frame rate, resolution, etc.

[00811] For example, the controller 100 may decrease or increase the performance of the display module 710 based on the first temperature information. In this case, decreasing the performance of the display module 710 may consist of decreasing the brightness, frame rate, or resolution. Increasing the performance of the display module 710 may consist of increasing the brightness, frame rate, or resolution. The controller 100 may prevent the temperature of the display module 710 from increasing to the maximum allowable temperature of the display module 710 by controlling the operation of the display module 710 based on the first temperature information. In this case, the maximum allowable temperature may be the maximum temperature at which the display module 710 can operate normally. Alternatively, control parameters may be set that are related to the performance of the display module 710 corresponding to the first temperature information. For example, a lookup table displaying control parameters corresponding to the first temperature information may be pre-stored in the mobile communication terminal, and the controller 100 may control the performance of the display module 710 using the control parameters for the performance corresponding to the first temperature information based on the lookup table.

[00812] In an alternative embodiment, the controller 100 may further take into account the second information about the measured temperature of the aerosol generator 200 as temperature information for controlling the performance of the display module 710 depending on whether the stick is inserted into the aerosol generator 200. For example, if the stick is not inserted into the aerosol generator 200, the controller 100 may control the performance of the display module 710 based on the first information about the temperature of the display module 710 received from the sensor 500. On the other hand, when the stick is placed in the aerosol generator 200, the performance of the display module 710 can be controlled by further taking into account the second information about the temperature of the aerosol generator 200 received from the sensor 500. In this case, the second temperature information is information about the temperature of the aerosol generator 200 and may contain, in particular, the temperature of the air flow at the inlet and outlet of the aerosol generator 200.

[00813] In an alternative embodiment, the electrical connection for measuring the temperature between the sensor 500 and the display module 710 and/or the aerosol generator 200 can be turned on/off under the control of the controller 100. For example, when the stick is not inserted into the aerosol generator 200, the electrical connection for measuring the temperature between the sensor 500 and the display module 710 can be disconnected, and the electrical connection for measuring the temperature between the sensor 500 and the aerosol generator 200 can be disconnected. In contrast, when the stick is inserted into the aerosol generator 200, the electrical connection for determining the temperature between the sensor 500 and the aerosol generator 200 can be turned on.

[00814] Alternatively, the mobile communication terminal or the controller 100 may measure or calculate the temperature of the susceptor or the aerosol generator by further taking into account the change in the resonant frequency (see FIGS. 36-45) and/or the change in the magnetic properties (see FIGS. 46-52) and/or the equivalent resistance (see FIGS. 53-56) and/or the change in the characteristic of the susceptor (see FIGS. 57-60). For example, the controller 100 may measure or calculate the temperature of the susceptor or the aerosol generator 200 based on the change in the resonant frequency (see FIGS. 36-45) and/or the change in the magnetic properties (see FIGS. 46-52) and/or the equivalent resistance (see FIGS. 53-56) and/or the change in the characteristic of the susceptor (see FIGS. 57-60) calculated or detected by the sensor 500.

[00815] In an alternative embodiment, the display module 710 may comprise a flexible display comprising a first region in contact with a first surface of the aerosol generator 200 (see FIGS. 66-78). The first region of the flexible display may be deformed to form a curved surface when the presence of a stick in the aerosol generator 200 is detected. In addition, as disclosed above, in response to the change of the first region to a curved surface, the mobile communication terminal or controller 100 may initiate the measurement of second information about the temperature of the aerosol generator 200.

[00816] In an alternative embodiment, the mobile communication terminal may further comprise a heat pipe that is evacuated inside and contains a fluid (see FIGS. 79-83). One region of the heat pipe may be connected to a first region of the aerosol generator, and another region of the heat pipe may be connected to a second region of the mobile communication terminal. The controller 100 may predict a change in the temperature of the aerosol generator 200, further taking into account the thermal conductivity according to the heat pipe, and may control the power of the aerosol generator 200 or the performance of the display module 710 based on the predicted change in temperature.

[00817] In an alternative embodiment, the mobile communication terminal may comprise an antenna with a patch formed by a conductor and a ground located at some distance from the patch. The antenna may be connected to the aerosol generator and located on the housing of the aerosol generator (see FIGS. 28-35).

[00818] Hereinafter, an embodiment of a method for controlling the performance of the display module 710 based on temperature information received by the controller 100 depending on the presence of a stick in the aerosol generator 200 will be described in detail.

[00819] FIGS. 62 and 63 show a method for controlling the performance of a display module by a controller depending on the presence of a stick in an aerosol generator.

[00820] As shown in FIG. 62, the controller may recognize whether a stick is placed in the aerosol generator (S6101). The placement of the stick may be determined by a pressure sensor, an optical sensor, etc. included in the aerosol generator.

[00821] If the stick is not recognized by the aerosol generator, the controller may obtain first temperature information by controlling the sensor (S6103). In this case, the first temperature information may be the measured temperature of the display module, as described above.

[00822] The controller may control the performance of the display module based on the first temperature information (S6104). For example, based on the first temperature information containing a first value, the controller may control the performance of the display module with a first performance corresponding to the first value (or predetermined control parameters corresponding to the first performance). Based on the first temperature information containing a second value, the controller may control the performance of the display module with a second performance corresponding to the second value (or predetermined control parameters corresponding to the second performance). In this case, if the second value is greater than the first value, the second performance may be lower than the first performance. For example, the resolution and/or frame rate of the display module according to the second performance may be lower than the resolution and/or frame rate of the display module according to the first performance.

[00823] For example, as shown in FIG. 63-(a), the controller may receive first temperature information containing a second value (TP2) at a first time and may control the performance of the display module such that the frame rate (1/T1) corresponds to the second performance corresponding to the second value (TP2). At a second time, which is later than the first time, the controller may receive first temperature information containing a first value (TP1) that is less than the second value (TP2) and may control the performance of the display module such that the frame rate (1/T2) corresponds to the first performance corresponding to the first value (TP1). In this case, the performance of the display module increases since T2 is less than T1.

[00824] Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 63-(b), the controller may receive first temperature information containing a second value (TP2) at a first time and may control the performance of the display module such that the first resolution corresponds to the second performance corresponding to the second value (TP2). At a second time, which is later than the first time, the controller may receive first temperature information containing a first value (TP1) that is less than the second value (TP2) and may control the performance of the display module such that the second resolution corresponds to the first performance corresponding to the first value (TP1). In this case, the second resolution is greater than the first resolution. Furthermore, the controller may control the performance of the display module by simultaneously controlling the resolution and the frame rate of the display module based on the first temperature information.

[00825] Based on the recognized placement of the stick in the aerosol generator, the controller may obtain first temperature information and second temperature information by controlling the sensor (S6105). As described above, the sensor may be configured to detect not only the temperature of the display module, but also the temperature of the aerosol generator. The controller may control the sensor to obtain the second temperature information in response to recognizing the stick inserted into the aerosol generator. Alternatively, the controller may obtain only the second temperature information from the sensor.

[00826] After this, the controller may control the performance of the display module based on the first temperature information and the second temperature information (S6106).

[00827] In particular, the controller may adjust the first temperature information based on the second temperature information and control the performance of the display module based on the adjusted first temperature information. For example, taking into account the temperature difference between the first temperature information and the second temperature information, the thermal conductivity between the display module and the aerosol generator and other parameters, an expected temperature increment related to the first temperature information in accordance with the temperature difference may be set. For example, a second lookup table may be preconfigured in which the expected temperature increment is determined for the temperature difference. The controller may adjust the first temperature information in such a way as to further correspond to the expected temperature increment determined based on the second lookup table and control the performance of the display module based on the adjusted first temperature information. Alternatively, a temperature increase rate may be set in the second lookup table instead of the expected temperature increment in accordance with the temperature difference.

[00828] In other words, when a stick is inserted into the aerosol generator, the controller may control the performance of the display module based on the first temperature information adjusted to match an expected temperature increment determined based on a temperature difference between the first temperature information and the second temperature information, rather than the current first temperature information of the display module.

[00829] For example, if the first temperature information comprises a first value, and the second temperature information comprises a second value, the controller may calculate a first temperature difference, which is the difference between the first and second values, and determine an expected temperature increment corresponding to the first temperature difference (based on a second lookup table). The controller may adjust the first value to a third value, reflecting the expected temperature increment in the first value, and may control the performance of the display module based on the third value (or the temperature corresponding to the third value). For example, the controller may control the performance of the display module based on the first performance corresponding to the first value when a stick is not inserted into the aerosol generator. However, when a stick is inserted into the aerosol generator, the controller may control the performance of the display module based on the third performance corresponding to the third value, and not the first value. In this case, the first value can be adjusted to a third, higher value, and the third performance level, corresponding to the third value, can be set to a lower resolution and/or frame rate than the first performance level, corresponding to the first value. In this case, the controller can proactively manage the display module's performance, taking into account the expected increase in display module temperature due to the aerosol generator's temperature, thereby minimizing damage to the display module caused by high aerosol generator temperatures.

[00830] In addition, the controller may perform operations related to the aerosol generator and the display module based on the second temperature information. A detailed disclosure will be provided below.

[00831] FIGS. 64 and 65 illustrate embodiments of methods for a controller to perform operations associated with an aerosol generator based on second temperature information.

[00832] The controller may control operations associated with the aerosol generator based on the second temperature information. In this case, the operations may include controlling the operating state of the aerosol generator and the power supplied to the aerosol generator, as well as maintaining a countdown of a counter associated with the aerosol generator.

[00833] First, as shown in FIG. 64, the controller may perform a countdown of a counter associated with the aerosol generator based on the second temperature information. In this case, the counter may be preset to a value corresponding to the maximum number of aerosol generation operations (or the maximum number of puffs of the electronic cigarette) provided by the aerosol generator.

[00834] In particular, the controller may recognize whether a stick is inserted into the aerosol generator (S6201). When the stick is inserted, the controller may receive second temperature information from the sensor. In this case, the second temperature information may be the temperature of the air flow in the aerosol generating device, as described above.

[00835] The controller may perform a countdown of a counter associated with the aerosol generator based on the second temperature information (S6203). Specifically, when the stick is inserted into the aerosol generator, the controller may periodically receive the second temperature information of the aerosol generator and determine a decrease in the temperature of the aerosol generator by a first threshold temperature or higher based on the periodically received second temperature information. The controller may perform a countdown of the counter by 1 when the temperature of the aerosol generator decreases by the first threshold temperature or more based on the second temperature information. Alternatively, the controller may output the countdown value of the counter via the display module to provide the user of the aerosol generator or the mobile communication terminal with information on the remaining number of aerosol generation operations (or the remaining number of puffs).

[00836] When the counter value becomes equal to 0, the controller may reset or initialize the counter value (i.e., set the counter to the maximum number of aerosol generation cycles) (S6205).

[00837] Additionally, the controller may control the amount of power supplied to the aerosol generator based on the second temperature information.

[00838] As shown in FIG. 65, the controller may supply power to the aerosol generator after recognizing placement in the aerosol generator (S6301).

[00839] The controller may obtain second temperature information of the aerosol generator by controlling the sensor disclosed above, and may control the amount of power supplied to the aerosol generator based on the second temperature information (S6303).

[00840] For example, when a stick is inserted into the aerosol generator, the controller may supply power to the aerosol generator such that the second temperature information reaches a second threshold temperature. Thereafter, upon detecting a decrease in the temperature of the aerosol generator based on the periodically received second information, the controller may increase the amount of power supplied to the aerosol generator. Alternatively, upon detecting an increase in the temperature of the aerosol generator based on the periodically received second information, the second controller may reduce the amount of power supplied to the aerosol generator.

[00841] Alternatively, the controller may control the amount of power supplied to the aerosol generator by further analyzing the first temperature information. In particular, the controller may increase or decrease the amount of power supplied to the aerosol generator based on the second temperature information, and the rate of increasing and decreasing the amount of power may be determined based on the first temperature information. For example, the rate of increasing the amount of power when the first temperature information is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold temperature may be set lower than the rate of increasing the amount of power when the first temperature information is lower than the predetermined threshold temperature. Alternatively, the rate of decreasing the amount of power when the first temperature information is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold temperature may be set higher than the rate of decreasing the amount of power when the first temperature information is lower than the predetermined threshold temperature. In this case, if the first temperature information is higher than or equal to the predetermined threshold temperature, the controller may increase the amount of power more slowly or decrease the amount of power more quickly compared to the situation in which the first temperature information is lower than the predetermined threshold temperature, which makes it possible to delay the increase in the temperature of the display module to the maximum allowable temperature disclosed above as much as possible. In this case, the preset threshold temperature can be set to a temperature that is below the maximum permissible temperature, but at which the first temperature information (or the display module temperature) is likely to reach the maximum permissible temperature within a preset first time interval, determined by the temperature of the susceptor. For example, the first time interval can be determined based on the average operating time from the moment the stick is inserted into the aerosol generator until aerosol generation ceases, or based on a preset duration.

[00842] Alternatively, if the first temperature information is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold temperature, the controller may adjust the second threshold temperature based on the first temperature information. For example, if the first temperature information is lower than the predetermined threshold temperature, the controller increases the temperature of the aerosol generator to the second threshold temperature. However, when the first temperature information is higher than or equal to the predetermined threshold temperature, the controller may increase the temperature of the aerosol generator only to a third threshold temperature, which is lower than the second threshold temperature. For example, the need to adjust the second threshold temperature based on the first temperature information may be determined based on the first temperature information obtained by recognizing the placement of the stick.

[00843] The controller may then determine whether at least one of the predetermined conditions is met (S6305). In this case, the predetermined conditions may include a condition in which the counter value is 0, a condition in which a predetermined time has elapsed after the stick is inserted into the aerosol generator, a condition in which the stick is removed from the aerosol generator, or a condition in which the first temperature information is greater than or equal to a certain threshold temperature. In this case, the certain threshold temperature may be predetermined to be below the maximum allowable temperature and above the predetermined threshold temperature. If any of the predetermined conditions is not met, the controller may continue to control the power supply to the aerosol generator based on the second temperature information.

[00844] If at least one of the predetermined conditions is met, the controller may stop supplying power to the aerosol generator (S6307). At this stage, the controller may control the sensor by blocking the electrical connection for measuring the second temperature information of the aerosol generator. Alternatively, as disclosed above, the controller may reset the counter value if at least one of the predetermined conditions is met.

[00845] FIG. 66 is a front view of a mobile communication terminal without a stick inserted according to one embodiment of the present invention. In the following disclosure, a repeated description of the details disclosed above will be omitted.

[00846] The mobile communication terminal may comprise an aerosol generator 7200 and a flexible display 7711 comprising a first region 7712 in contact with a first surface of the aerosol generator 7200.

[00847] This figure shows a front view of a mobile communication terminal in which a stick (not shown in the figure) is not inserted into the aerosol generator 7200. That is, since the stick is not inserted into the aerosol generator 7200, the first region 7712 of the flexible display 7711 remains flat.

[00848] In one embodiment of the invention, at least one region of the flexible display 7711 according to the present invention may be converted into a flat or curved surface depending on whether the stick is inserted into the aerosol generator 7200.

[00849] For this purpose, the flexible display 7711 may comprise a plurality of layers, so that at least one region is transformed into a flat or curved surface. The relevant details will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[00850] FIG. 67 is a front view of a mobile communication terminal with a stick inserted according to one embodiment of the present invention. In the following disclosure, a repeated description of the details disclosed above will be omitted.

[00851] The mobile communication terminal may comprise an aerosol generator 7200 and a flexible display 7711 comprising a region 7712 in contact with a first surface of the aerosol generator 7200. In this case, the aerosol generator 7200 may be configured with a first length h. In this case, the first length h may be determined based on the length of the stick 7100.

[00852] This embodiment of the invention shows a front view of a mobile communication terminal in which a stick 7100 is installed in an aerosol generator 7200. In this case, the stick 7100 is given only as an example and can be any aerosol generating article capable of generating an aerosol.

[00853] In particular, since the stick 7100 is introduced into the aerosol generator 7200, at least a portion of one region of the flexible display 7711 is transformed into a curved surface. That is, in contrast to conventional curved displays, which remain flat or curved, the first region 7712 of the flexible display 7711 can be transformed into a curved surface with different curvatures or into a flat surface. In this case, the curvature of the first region 7712 for forming the curved surface is set in such a way as not to cause physical damage to the flexible display 7711.

[00854] Furthermore, since the length of the aerosol generator 7200 is equal to the first length h, the flexible display 7711 can form the curved portion of the first region 7712 of the flexible display 7711 only until the first length h is reached.

[00855] From here on, various elements necessary for converting the first region 7712 of the flexible display 7711 into a curved surface will be described in detail.

[00856] FIG. 68 is a top view of a mobile communication terminal without a stick inserted according to one embodiment of the present invention. In the following disclosure, a repeated description of the details disclosed above will be omitted.

[00857] In this case, the first region 7712, the second region 7713, and the third region 7714 may be in contact with the support member on the side A and with the image display panel on the side A'. In this case, the side A represents the rear surface of the mobile communication terminal, and the direction A' represents the front surface of the mobile communication terminal. The same applies to the subsequent figures.

[00858] In one embodiment of the invention, when the stick is not inserted into the aerosol generator 7200, the first surface 7201 of the aerosol generator 7200 may remain flat.

[00859] For this, the first surface 7201 (dotted line) of the aerosol generator 7200 can be made of a plastic material (for example, soft plastic or polymer) or a flexible material. In this case, the first surface 7201 and the surface of the aerosol generator 7200 different from the first surface 7201 (dotted line) can be made of different materials. Accordingly, when the stick is inserted, the surface different from the first surface 7201 can maintain a fixed shape, and the first surface 7201 can change its shape from a flat surface to a curved surface. Hereinafter, an embodiment of the invention will be described in detail in which the first surface 7201 of the aerosol generator 7200 is converted into a curved surface.

[00860] Similarly, the first region 7712 (dashed line), the second region 7713, and the third region 7714 of the flexible display 7711 may remain flat until the stick is inserted.

[00861] The mobile communication terminal according to this embodiment of the invention may comprise an aerosol generator 7200 and a flexible display 7711 comprising a first region 7712 in contact with a first surface 7201 of the aerosol generator 7200.

[00862] The aerosol generator 7200 may accommodate a stick (not shown in the figure) that generates an aerosol. In one embodiment of the invention, the controller of the mobile communication terminal may recognize the presence of the stick in the aerosol generator 7200. When the stick is inserted into the aerosol generator 7200, the first region 7712 may be transformed into a curved surface. In one embodiment of the invention, the first region 7712 of the flexible display 7711 may be transformed into a curved surface under the pressure of the inserted stick. A detailed disclosure will be presented below.

[00863] On the other hand, the second region 7713 and the third region 7714, which are not in contact with the first surface 7201 of the aerosol generator 7200, may remain flat.

[00864] Hereinafter, a flexible display 7711 consisting of a plurality of layers will be disclosed in detail, in which at least a portion of the first region 7712, in contact with the first surface 7201, is transformed into a curved surface upon insertion of a stick into the aerosol generator 7200.

[00865] FIG. 69 is a top view of a mobile communication terminal without a stick inserted according to one embodiment of the present invention. In the following disclosure, a repeated description of the details disclosed above will be omitted.

[00866] In one embodiment of the invention, the aerosol generator 7200 may comprise a first hinge 7202, a second hinge 7203, a first portion 7204, a second portion 7205, and a third portion 7206. The first hinge 7202 and the second hinge 7203 may be formed symmetrically to each other in the aerosol generator 7200. In addition, the first portion 7204 may correspond to a portion of the element located on the surface of the aerosol generator 7200 in contact with the support element of the mobile communication terminal, and the second portion 7205 and the third portion 7206 may correspond to portions of the element located on the surface of the aerosol generator 7200 in contact with the flexible display 7711 of the mobile communication terminal.

[00867] The first hinge 7202 may be formed as a structure connecting the first part 7204 and the second part 7205 of the aerosol generator 7200, and the second hinge 7203 may be formed as a structure connecting the first part 7204 and the third part 7206 of the aerosol generator 7200.

[00868] In one embodiment of the invention, the first hinge 7202 may allow the second part 7205 to be folded and unfolded, and the second hinge 7203 may allow the third part 7206 to be folded and unfolded. For this purpose, the first hinge 7202 and the second hinge 7203 may be secured to the first part 7204. FIG. 70 shows the second part 7205 and the third part 7206 in a folded position.

[00869] FIG. 70 is a top view of a mobile communication terminal with a stick inserted according to one embodiment of the present invention. In the following disclosure, a repeated description of the details disclosed above will be omitted.

[00870] In FIG. 70, when a stick (not shown in the figure) is inserted, the second part 7205 and the third part 7206, connected respectively to the first hinge 7202 and the second hinge 7203 of the aerosol generator 7200, can be moved to the unfolded position. In this case, the first part 7204 can remain stationary, since it is the part of the aerosol generator 7200 that contacts the support member (i.e., the back part) of the mobile communication terminal.

[00871] When the user applies force to the stick to insert it into the aerosol generator 7200, the second part 7205 connected to the first hinge 7202 and the third part 7206 connected to the second hinge 7203 can be unfolded. In another embodiment of the invention, the second part 7205 connected to the first hinge part 7202 and the third part 7206 connected to the second hinge part 7203 can be unfolded under the control of the mobile communication terminal in accordance with the figure described below.

[00872] For this, the first part 7204, the second part 7205 and the third part 7206 of the aerosol generator 7200 can be made of different materials. For example, the first part 7204, the second part 7205 and the third part 7206 of the aerosol generator 7200 can be made of plastic, metal or ceramic.

[00873] Accordingly, by unfolding the second portion 7205 connected to the first hinge 7202 and the third portion 7206 connected to the second hinge 7203, the aerosol generator 7200 can provide a space into which a stick can be inserted.

[00874] That is, the angle at which the second part 7205 is folded around the first hinge 7202, and the third part 7206 is folded around the second hinge 7203, may correspond to the angle of insertion of the stick.

[00875] In addition, as the second part 7205 and the third part 7206 of the aerosol generator 7200 are unfolded, the first region 7712 of the flexible display 7711 expands toward the front of the mobile communication terminal. The relevant details will be disclosed with reference to other figures.

[00876] FIG. 71 is a view illustrating an embodiment of an operation of a mobile communication terminal in a stick-inserted mode according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the following disclosure, a repeated description of the details disclosed above will be omitted.

[00877] The mobile communication terminal may display various applications on the flexible display 7711. In one embodiment of the invention, the mobile communication terminal may display an application icon 7715 associated with the stick insertion mode.

[00878] In this case, the stick insertion mode corresponds to a mode in which the user can use the mobile communication terminal as an electronic cigarette by generating an aerosol using the aerosol generator 7200 included in the mobile communication terminal.

[00879] For this, the mobile communication terminal may display an application icon 7715 to provide a stick insertion mode. In one embodiment of the invention, the mobile communication terminal may receive a control signal 7716 to select the application icon 7715 associated with the stick insertion mode. For example, the control signal 7716 corresponds to a control signal generated when the user touches the application icon 7715 displayed on the flexible display 7711 of the mobile communication terminal.

[00880] In response to receiving a control signal for selecting an icon 7715 of an application associated with a stick insertion mode, the mobile communication terminal may convert the aerosol generator 7200 into a form that allows the stick to be inserted.

[00881] In this case, reference can be made to the above-described figures illustrating the transformation of the aerosol generator 7200 into a shape that allows the insertion of a stick. Since the aerosol generator 7200 is transformed into a shape that allows the insertion of a stick, the first region 7712 of the flexible display 7711 acquires a curved or curvilinear shape. For more details, see the description of the figure below.

[00882] FIG. 72 is a view illustrating a first region of a flexible display of a mobile communication terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention. In the following disclosure, a repeated description of the details disclosed above will be omitted.

[00883] The flexible display 7711 according to this embodiment of the invention may comprise a cover window 7811, a polarizing panel 7812, a touch panel 7813, a flexible display panel 7814 on which an image is displayed, and a base film 7815 located on the outer side of the flexible display panel 7814. For ease of explanation, a first region 7712 of the flexible display 7711, which can be converted into a flat and curved surface, will be disclosed as an example. However, it should be understood that the second region (not shown in the figure) and the third region (not shown in the figure) of the flexible display 7711 may comprise the same components. The second and third regions, which remain flat, may have a shape or structure different from the multilayer first region 7712, which can be converted into a flat and curved surface.

[00884] Hereinafter, each layer in the first region 7712 of the flexible display 7711 according to one embodiment of the invention will be disclosed.

[00885] The flexible display 7711 may comprise a plurality of superimposed layers. Each of the plurality of layers may be included in a first region 7712, a second region, and a third region.

[00886] More specifically, the cover window 7811 may be located in front of the flexible display 7711 (on the side A'). It may protect the flexible display 7711 from external influences. The cover window 7811 may comprise a material having physical flexibility. In addition, the cover window 7811 may comprise a transparent material to ensure a high light transmittance.

[00887] In one embodiment of the invention, the lid window 7811 located in the first region 7712 of the flexible display 7711 and the lid window 7811 included in the second region or the third region may be made of different materials. In one embodiment of the invention, the lid window 7811 included in the second or third region may be made of a rigid material, and the lid window 7811 included in the first region 7712 may be made of a relatively soft material. For this, the lid window 7811 included in the second or third region may comprise an additional window layer, since the lid window 7811 included in the second or third region requires greater mechanical rigidity compared to the lid window 7811 included in the first region 7712.

[00888] In particular, since the second or third region is more open to the front of the mobile communication terminal, the cover window 7811 included in the second or third region may comprise a plurality of sublayers to ensure mechanical reliability, in particular impact resistance. In one embodiment of the invention, the cover window 7811 may be a double cover window.

[00889] The cover window 7811 included in the first region 7712 may be thinner or contain fewer layers compared to the second or third region in order to provide flexibility to the first region 7712 of the flexible display 7711.

[00890] The polarizing panel 7812 may be connected to the touch panel 7813. The polarizing panel 7812 may prevent extraneous light reflections, thereby providing a black appearance to the flexible display 7711. For example, visibility for the user may be improved by blocking the reflection of light passing through the cover window 7811 located on the polarizing panel 7813.

[00891] In one embodiment of the invention, the polarizing panel 7812 may comprise a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film, a triacetyl cellulose (TAC) film, a cyclic olefin polymer (COP) film, or a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) film. In another embodiment of the invention, to ensure the flexibility of the flexible display 7711, the polarizing panel 7812 may be formed from a thin film, as opposed to a polarizing layer in a conventional display. In addition, the polarizing panel 7812 may be located between the touch panel 7813 and the cover window 7811.

[00892] The touch panel 7813 may be located between the polarizing panel 7812 and the flexible display panel 7814. In one embodiment of the invention, the touch panel 7813 may be configured to have a plurality of touch electrodes arranged thereon. The touch electrodes may be controlled by a touch sensor chip. For example, the touch electrodes may recognize a touch or hover input at a specific location by measuring a change in a signal (e.g., voltage, light intensity, resistance, or charge amount) at a specific location on the flexible display 7711, and transmit information (e.g., position, area, pressure, or time) related to the recognized touch or hover input to the controller of the mobile communication terminal. In one embodiment of the invention, at least a portion of the touch panel 7813 (e.g., a touch sensor chip) may be a display driver chip, a portion of a display, or a portion of another component (e.g., a coprocessor) outside the display.

[00893] In one embodiment of the invention, the touch panel 7813 may be formed from a thin film. The thin film may comprise a touch electrode in the form of a thin film.

[00894] The flexible display panel 7814 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, an LED display panel, an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display panel, a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) display panel, and an electronic paper display panel. For example, it may have an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) structure. The OLED panel may have a structure in which an organic light-emitting layer is located between an upper and lower substrate. A polarizing panel 7812 may be located on the upper substrate from which light is emitted. The flexible display 7711 may further comprise a touch panel 7813 as an input means.

[00895] The base film 7815 may be disposed on the rear surface of the flexible display panel 7814 to protect the flexible display panel 7814. In this case, the base film 7815 may be made of a flexible material (for example, PI).

[00896] In one embodiment of the invention, the base film 7815 may be made of a flexible material. A typical display may include a base substrate made of glass and positioned under the display panel. Glass is not suitable for displays that are permanently curved or curved, such as the flexible display 7711 in accordance with various embodiments of the invention. Accordingly, the base film 7815 may include a relief layer and/or a cushioning layer. However, depending on the flexibility of the flexible display 7711, the relief or cushioning layer may be omitted.

[00897] In one embodiment of the invention, the cover window 7811, the polarizing panel 7812, the touch panel 7813, the flexible display panel 7814 and the base film 7815 may be connected to each other by an optically transparent adhesive layer (not shown in the figure).

[00898] In one embodiment of the invention, the flexible display 7711 may further comprise various optical panels or optical films.

[00899] The first region 7712 of the flexible display 7711 formed in this structure may be converted into a flat or curved surface depending on whether the stick is inserted into an aerosol generator (not shown in the figure).

[00900] FIG. 73 is a view illustrating a first region of a flexible display of a mobile communication terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention. In the following disclosure, a repeated description of the details disclosed above will be omitted.

[00901] The plurality of layers included in the first region 7712 of the flexible display 7711 are shown curved due to the insertion of the stick into the aerosol generator.

[00902] Accordingly, the cover window 7811, the polarizing panel 7812, the touch panel 7813, the display panel 7814 and the base film 7815 included in the first region 7712 can be transformed depending on the shape of the stick in the aerosol generator (not shown in the figure).

[00903] More specifically, the curvature formed by the cover window 7811, the polarizing panel 7812, the touch panel 7813, the display panel 7814, and the base film 7815 included in the first region 7712 can be determined by the shape of the stick. For example, when the stick has the shape of a perfect circle, each of the component modules included in the first region 7712 can be transformed into a curved shape that can surround the round stick. When the stick has an oval shape, each of the component modules included in the first region 7712 can be transformed into a curved shape that can surround the oval stick. In this case, each of the component modules included in the first region 7712 can form a curved shape surrounding the stick, but maintain a minimum curvature to prevent damage to the component modules.

[00904] FIG. 74 shows a flexible display of a mobile communication terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention. In the following disclosure, a repeated description of the details disclosed above will be omitted.

[00905] As disclosed above, the flexible display 7711 may comprise a plurality of layers. In the flexible display 7711, the flexible display panel 7814 may comprise a substrate 7911, a pixel matrix 7912 formed on the substrate 7911, and a thin film cladding (TFE) layer 7913 covering the pixel matrix 7912.

[00906] The 7912 pixel matrix consists of a plurality of pixels, each of which may contain a light-emitting diode. In this case, the light-emitting diode may be an organic light-emitting diode. The plurality of light-emitting diodes may be electrically connected to a display control circuit and emit light in accordance with electrical signals. The display control circuit may contain a driver microcircuit, wherein the driver microcircuit may transmit power or image signals to the plurality of light-emitting diodes via conductive wires.

[00907] A TFE layer 7913 can be formed on a pixel array 7912 to encapsulate a plurality of LEDs. Since devices based on organic LEDs are very sensitive to moisture and oxygen, the TFE layer 7913 is used to prevent water and oxygen from penetrating into the LEDs. The TFE layer 7913 can protect a plurality of LEDs from moisture or oxygen by forming a plurality of organic or inorganic layers. In this case, the TFE layer 7913 can have a structure in which composite layers containing organic and inorganic layers are stacked alternately. In addition, the TFE layer 7913 can further comprise a thin film with evaporation.

[00908] In one embodiment of the invention, the pixel matrix 7912 may comprise subpixels. A subpixel may comprise an anode electrode formed on a substrate 7911, an organic material formed on the anode electrode and capable of representing the colors R, G, and B, and a cathode electrode formed on the organic material. In this case, the anode electrode may be formed in a single layer or comprise a plurality of anode electrodes electrically connected to the flexible display panel 7814.

[00909] The TFE layer 7913 may cover a cathode electrode. The cathode electrode may be electrically connected to the pixels. The cathode electrode may be formed as a layer located over a plurality of pixels. The cathode electrode may be located over the pixel matrix 7912.

[00910] In one embodiment of the invention, the flexible display 7711 may comprise a first region 7712, a second region 7713, and a third region 7714. FIG. 74 shows a plurality of layers included in the second region 7713 and the third region 7714 of the flexible display 7711. That is, the structure, shape, or form of the plurality of layers included in the second region 7713 and the third region 7714, which remain flat, may differ from the first region 7712, which may be transformed into a curved surface.

[00911] Unlike the first region 7712, the base film 7815 in the second region 7713 or the third region 7714 may be made flat.

[00912] Furthermore, the touch panel 7813 in the second region 7713 or the third region 7714 comprises a plurality of touch electrodes arranged on the substrate 7911, and a touch panel circuit electrically connected to control each of the touch electrodes. In this case, the touch panel circuit formed on the touch panel 7813 may comprise conductive wires 7914 and 7915 extending in the directions of columns and rows of the touch panel 7813. In this case, the conductive wires may be formed in the form of a circuit printed on the substrate 7911.

[00913] The conductive wires may comprise a first conductive wire 7914, which is a column conductive wire, and a second conductive wire 7915, which is a row conductive wire. In addition, the first or second conductive wire may be connected to the receiving electrode, and the other to the transmitting electrode. The first and second conductive wires may be electrically connected.

[00914] FIG. 75 shows a flexible display of a mobile communication terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention. In the following disclosure, a repeated description of the above-disclosed details will be omitted.

[00915] This figure shows a plurality of layers included in the first region 7712 of the flexible display 7711. Accordingly, some layers have differences compared to the second region 7713 and the third region 7714 disclosed above. The following disclosure will discuss the differences from the configuration disclosed above.

[00916] If the TFE layer 7913 discussed in connection with the second region 7713 and the third region 7714 is intended to cover the pixel matrix 7912 included in the first region 7712, the TFE layer 7913 may be continuously curved or may have a curved shape and may crack. If a crack occurs in the TFE layer 7913, black dots may appear on the display panel 7814. To prevent cracking, the TFE layer 7913 included in the first region 7712 may be arranged to independently encapsulate some LEDs.

[00917] More specifically, the encapsulation elements of the TFE layer 7913 may be arranged at a certain distance from each other, and an adhesive with a high and low modulus of elasticity may fill the gap between the encapsulation elements. For this purpose, the encapsulation elements may encapsulate one or more trapezoid-shaped capsules. The encapsulation elements may individually encapsulate one or more pixels to minimize the load applied to the TFE layer 7913 and prevent cracking of the layer. That is, the encapsulation elements may independently surround the organic material and the cathode electrode. Accordingly, the flexible display 7711 can bend smoothly without damaging the TFE layer 7913.

[00918] Unlike the second region 7713 and the third region 7714, the main film 7815 of the first region 7712 may include a groove formed in a direction perpendicular to the passing direction of the main film 7815. In this case, the groove formed in the main film 7815 may be perpendicular to the bending direction of the flexible display 7711. Accordingly, when the first region 7712 is bent or has a curved shape, damage to the main film 7815 can be prevented.

[00919] The touch panel 7813 in the first region 7712 may comprise a plurality of touch electrodes located on the substrate 7911 and an electrically connected touch panel circuit for controlling each of the touch electrodes. Similarly, the touch panel circuit formed on the touch panel 7813 may comprise conductive wires 7914 and 7915 extending in the directions of columns and rows of the touch panel 7813. However, the wires included in the first region 7712 may have a structure that differs from the structure of the conductive wires 7914 and 7915 included in the second region 7713 or the third region 7714.

[00920] In one embodiment of the invention, the second conductive wire 7915 included in the first region 7712 may have the shape of a zigzag pattern. On the other hand, the first conductive wire 7914 may be formed in the shape of a straight line, as in the second region 7713 or the third region 7714.

[00921] Considering the bending direction of the first region 7712, when the first conductive wire 7914 bends perpendicular to the bending direction, a relatively small voltage can be applied to the longitudinal direction of the first conductive wire 7914. Accordingly, the likelihood of damage or short circuit due to bending of the first conductive wire 7914 is reduced.

[00922] On the other hand, the second conductive wire 7915, located parallel to the bending direction, can create a relatively large voltage in the longitudinal direction of the second conductive wire 7915, which can act as a load on the conductive wires formed on the substrate 7911, causing a short circuit or damage to the conductive wire 7915. Accordingly, the second conductive wire 7915 can be formed in a zigzag pattern. Accordingly, the voltage acting on the second conductive wire 7915 in the bending direction can be effectively distributed.

[00923] FIG. 76 is a view illustrating a pressure sensor array in a flexible display according to one embodiment of the present invention. In the following disclosure, a repeated description of the above-disclosed details will be omitted.

[00924] In particular, a pressure sensor array 7921 included in a second region 7713 or a third region 7714 of a flexible display 7711 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be disclosed.

[00925] The pressure sensor array 7921 may comprise at least one pressure sensor 7922 located on the array and a wire for electrically connecting the pressure sensor 7922.

[00926] In one embodiment of the invention, the pressure sensor array 7921 may be located in the second region 7713 or the third region 7714. This is because the first region 7712 must sense the pressure when the stick is inserted, while the second region 7713 or the third region 7714 does not necessarily have to sense the pressure.

[00927] FIG. 77 is a view illustrating a pressure sensor array in a flexible display according to one embodiment of the present invention. In the following disclosure, a repeated description of the above-disclosed details will be omitted.

[00928] In particular, a pressure sensor array 7921 included in a first region 7712 of a flexible display 7711 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be disclosed.

[00929] The pressure sensor matrix 7921 included in the first region 7712 may comprise a plurality of slots 7923.

[00930] In this case, a plurality of grooves 7923 may be formed between the pressure sensors 7922 and may extend in a direction perpendicular to the bending direction, or in directions parallel and perpendicular to the bending direction. In particular, the grooves 7923 formed in a direction perpendicular to the bending or curvature direction of the flexible display 7711 may distribute the stress acting on the base film 7815.

[00931] In one embodiment of the invention, the pressure sensor array 7921 may detect pressure applied to the first region 7712 of the mobile communication terminal. For example, when the user inserts the stick into the aerosol generator, the pressure sensor array 7921 may detect pressure applied to the first region 7712. Accordingly, the first region 7712 of the flexible display 7711 may be transformed into a curved surface under the action of pressure applied when the stick is inserted.

[00932] FIG. 78 shows component modules of a mobile communication terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention. In the following disclosure, a repeated description of the above-disclosed details will be omitted.

[00933] The mobile communication terminal may comprise a controller 100, an aerosol generator 200, and a flexible display 7711. For simplicity, operations performed by the controller 100 will hereinafter be described as being performed by the mobile communication terminal.

[00934] The mobile communication terminal may further comprise a power supply unit 300 configured to supply power to the mobile communication terminal. For more details, see FIG. 1. In addition, the stick may comprise a current collector inductively heated by the aerosol generator 200. For more details, see FIG. 1.

[00935] In one embodiment of the invention, the mobile communication terminal may control the power supplied to the aerosol generator 200 based on a change in the magnetic properties of the current collector. For more details, see FIGS. 57-60.

[00936] Furthermore, in one embodiment of the invention, the mobile communication terminal may calculate the temperature of the current collector based on the equivalent resistance. The mobile communication terminal may then control the flexible display 7711 based on the temperature of the current collector and the measured temperature of the flexible display 7711. For more details, see FIGS. 53-56.

[00937] Furthermore, in one embodiment of the invention, the mobile communication terminal may measure a change in the resonant frequency in the aerosol generator 200 depending on a change in the temperature of the susceptor. Thus, the mobile communication terminal may control the temperature of the susceptor based on the change in the resonant frequency. For more details, see FIGS. 36-45.

[00938] Furthermore, in one embodiment of the invention, the mobile communication terminal can recognize a change in the magnetic force occurring in the aerosol generator 200 in accordance with a change in the temperature of the susceptor. Thus, the mobile communication terminal can control the temperature of the susceptor based on the change in the magnetic force. For more details, see FIGS. 46-52.

[00939] Furthermore, in one embodiment of the invention, the mobile communication terminal may further comprise a communication device 400 with an antenna for receiving location information. In this case, the antenna may be connected to the aerosol generator 200 and located on the housing of the aerosol generator 200. It may comprise a patch formed by a conductor and a ground located at a certain distance from the patch. For more details, see FIGS. 28-35.

[00940] Furthermore, in one embodiment of the invention, the mobile communication terminal may generate first temperature information of the flexible display 7711. The mobile communication terminal may then control the flexible display 7711 based on the first temperature information and may further obtain second temperature information of the aerosol generator 200 after insertion of the stick. For more details, see FIGS. 61-65.

[00941] Furthermore, in one embodiment of the invention, the mobile communication terminal may further comprise a heat pipe that is evacuated inside and contains a fluid. In this case, a first region of the heat pipe may be connected to a first region of the aerosol generator 200, and a second region of the heat pipe may be connected to a second region of the mobile communication terminal. For more details, see FIGS. 79-83.

[00942] FIG. 79 shows a mobile communication terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention. In the following disclosure, a repeated description of the above-disclosed details will be omitted.

[00943] The mobile communication terminal may comprise an aerosol generator 7400 that houses an aerosol generating stick 7300 and a heat pipe 7500 that is evacuated inside and contains a heat transfer means.

[00944] The heat pipe 7500 may be a long metal tube with a specific internal shape that may be sealed with a vacuum containing a small amount of a coolant (a heat transfer medium, such as water). When the end regions of the heat pipe 7500 are heated and cooled, and a temperature difference occurs between them, the coolant in the heat pipe 7500 can retain heat and transfer heat by convection between the two ends of the heat pipe 7500.

[00945] Embodiments of the present invention may utilize this feature of the heat pipe 7500 to attach the heated portion of the heat pipe 7500 to a region whose temperature increases when the stick 7300 is inserted and the heating portion of the aerosol generator 7400 is turned on. Conversely, the cooled portion of the heat pipe 7500 may be connected to a region whose temperature is relatively lower than that of the aerosol generator 7400, whose temperature increases when the stick 7300 is inserted. Relevant details will be described below with reference to the figures.

[00946] In one embodiment of the invention, the first region 7501 of the heat pipe 7500 may be connected to the first region 7504 of the aerosol generator 7400, and the second region 7502 of the heat pipe 7500 may be connected to the second region 7505 of the mobile communication terminal. In this case, the first region 7504 may correspond to the outer region or the antenna region of the aerosol generator 7400. The relevant details will be described below with reference to the figures.

[00947] The second region 7505 may comprise at least one electronic component of the mobile communication terminal. That is, the second region 7502 of the heat pipe 7500 may be connected to at least one electronic component. In this case, the electronic component may refer to various internal components of the mobile communication terminal, such as a sensor, a camera module, a microphone module, an audio output module, and a data storage unit.

[00948] In particular, in one embodiment of the invention, the electronic component may maintain a lower temperature than the aerosol generator 7400 when the stick 7300 is inserted into the aerosol generator 7400.

[00949] More specifically, when the stick 7300 is inserted into the aerosol generator 7400, and power is supplied to the aerosol generator 7400 to generate heat, the temperature of the aerosol generator 7400 increases. Accordingly, the heat transfer means located in the first region 7501 of the heat pipe 7500 connected to the aerosol generator 7400 moves to the second region 7502. Subsequently, when the heat transfer means of the heat pipe 7500 reaches the second region 7502, the electronic components located in the second region 7505 can dissipate the internal heat generated in the first region 7501, since they maintain a relatively lower temperature compared to the temperature of the aerosol generator 7400.

[00950] For this purpose, in one embodiment of the invention, the second region 7505 may, if possible, correspond to a region in contact with the external environment. For example, among the modules included in the mobile communication terminal, the module for connecting an external communication terminal (for example, the part into which a charging cable or a headphone cable is inserted) may have a lower temperature than other electronic components. Accordingly, the second region 7502 of the heat pipe 7500 may correspond to a region of the mobile communication terminal in contact with the external environment.

[00951] FIG. 80 shows a heat pipe according to one embodiment of the present invention. In the following disclosure, a repeated description of the above-disclosed details will be omitted.

[00952] The heat pipe 7500 may comprise a container containing a fluid or steam that is a heat transfer medium, a first region 7501 connected to a heat source, and a second region 7502 serving as a heat emitter. The heat pipe 7500 may be made of materials of various structures, in particular, electrical resistors, such as nichrome wire, and may have, for example, the shape of a tube as a whole.

[00953] In particular, to more efficiently move the heat transfer medium, the inner wall of the heat pipe container 7500 may be formed as a sponge structure or a metal tube with metal fins tightly embedded therein. In other words, the inner wall may be configured to increase the contact area relative to the container volume. Accordingly, when cooling and liquefying, the heat transfer medium may flow by capillary action, impregnating the sponge structure or other similar elements. When heated to a gaseous state, it may move through the space in the center of the tube.

[00954] The first region 7501 may comprise an evaporator thermally connected to a heat source and evaporating a fluid within a heat pipe 7500. In one embodiment of the present invention, the heat source may correspond to an aerosol generator, which will be discussed in more detail below with reference to the figure.

[00955] The second region 7502 may comprise an emitter that is thermally coupled to the electronic component of the mobile communication terminal and radiates heat by condensing steam within the heat pipe 7500. The emitter may be made of any suitable material or structure capable of dissipating heat outward. For example, the emitter may be attached in the form of a lid, may form a coating layer, or may comprise a metal component with high thermal conductivity.

[00956] In one embodiment of the present invention, the heat pipe 7500 can transfer the heat generated by the aerosol generator by evaporating the fluid inside the heat pipe 7500. That is, the heat transfer rate of the heat pipe 7500 is 40 to 80 times higher than that of a conventional heat sink made only of copper or aluminum. Thus, the heat pipe 7500 can dissipate the heat generated by the aerosol generator to areas in which the electronic components of the mobile communication terminal are located at a lower temperature.

[00957] The heat pipe 7500 may comprise a heat transfer component (e.g., a fluid or vapor) evaporated by the heat source and moved toward the emitter, and a driving medium (wick) that moves the heat transfer component in a liquid state toward the side of the heat pipe 7500 facing the heat source in the direction of the heat source. The heat transfer component may move automatically depending on the internal tubular shape of the heat pipe 7500, as disclosed above. In other words, the fluid or vapor may be converted into a gaseous form by the action of heat generated by the heat source and the transfer of heat to the emitter.

[00958] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first region 7501 of the heat pipe 7500 may be connected to the first region 7504 of the aerosol generator, and the second region 7502 of the heat pipe 7500 may be connected to the second region 7505 of the mobile communication terminal to utilize the heat transfer capability of the heat pipe 7500. In this way, the heat generated in the first region of the aerosol generator can be dissipated to the second region. The relevant details will be explained below with reference to the figure.

[00959] FIG. 81 shows an aerosol generator according to one embodiment of the present invention. In the following disclosure, a repeated description of the above-disclosed details will be omitted.

[00960] The aerosol generator 7400 can generate heat by any of the methods described above. For example, heat can be generated by electrical resistance or a combustion method that allows for the generation of heat. The heat generated by the heat source can be transferred in various directions through the heat pipes 7500a and 7500b.

[00961] In one embodiment of the invention, heat pipes 7500a and 7500b may be thermally connected to the outside of aerosol generator 7400.

[00962] More specifically, as shown in the figure, the mobile communication terminal may comprise at least one heat pipe 7500a, 7500b connected to the aerosol generator 7400. Although the figure shows an example with two heat pipes 7500a and 7500b, it is permissible to use one, three or more heat pipes.

[00963] The first region 7501 of the heat pipes 7500a and 7500b can be connected to the outside of the aerosol generator 7400. The aerosol generator 7400 contains the stick 7300 and can heat the heater or the heating part contained therein in various ways to heat the stick 7300. Accordingly, the temperature outside the aerosol generator 7400 can increase, and the first region 7501 of the heat pipes 7500a and 7500b can transfer the heat generated outside the aerosol generator 7400 to the second region (not shown in the figure) through the internal heat transfer means.

[00964] In this way, the mobile communication terminal can dissipate the heat generated by the aerosol generator 7400 so that the electronic components have a relatively low temperature.

[00965] FIG. 82 shows an aerosol generator according to one embodiment of the present invention. In the following disclosure, a repeated description of the above-disclosed details will be omitted.

[00966] In one embodiment of the invention, the heat pipes 7500a and 7500b may be thermally coupled to the antenna 7600 of the aerosol generator. As disclosed above, the aerosol generator 7400 according to the present invention may be coupled to the antenna 7600 of the communication device disclosed above.

[00967] The figure shows two heat pipes 7500a and 7500b, but this is nothing more than an example. In one embodiment of the invention, the number of heat pipes 7500a and 7500b is determined based on the location and structure of the antenna 7600.

[00968] In addition, as disclosed above, the heating portion 7700 may be operated under the control of a mobile communication terminal. For example, the mobile communication terminal may heat the aerosol generator 7400 by activating the heating portion 7700 when the stick 7300 is inserted into the aerosol generator 7400.

[00969] Accordingly, when the temperature of the aerosol generator 7400 increases, the temperature of the antenna 7600 connected to the outside of the aerosol generator 7400 increases. If the temperature of the antenna 7600 increases, the communication quality of the mobile communication terminal may deteriorate. Therefore, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first region 7501 of the heat pipes 7500a and 7500b may be connected to the antenna 7600 to prevent the temperature of the antenna 7600 from increasing. Thus, the fluid, which is the heat transfer medium inside the heat pipes 7500a and 7500b, may evaporate under the action of the heat generated by the antenna 7600 and move to the second region (not shown in the figure).

[00970] In addition, the first region 7501 of the heat pipes 7500a and 7500b may be connected to the region containing the antenna 7600, and not to the antenna 7600 itself. For example, the region containing the antenna 7600 may comprise a patch located outside the aerosol generator 7400, grounding, a power line connected to the patch, and an antenna wire connecting the power line and the communication device, as disclosed above. That is, the first region 7501 of the heat pipes 7500a and 7500b may be connected to at least one antenna component included in the antenna region.

[00971] Accordingly, the mobile communication terminal can dissipate heat generated by the aerosol generator 7400 to a position where electronic components with a relatively low temperature are located.

[00972] FIG. 83 shows component modules of a mobile communication terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention. In the following disclosure, a repeated description of the above-disclosed details will be omitted.

[00973] The mobile communication terminal may comprise a controller 100, an aerosol generator 200, a communication device 400, and a heat pipe 7500. For simplicity, the operations performed by the controller 100 will hereinafter be described as being performed by the mobile communication terminal.

[00974] The mobile communication terminal may further comprise a power supply unit 300 configured to supply power to the mobile communication terminal. For more details, see FIG. 1. In addition, the stick may comprise a current collector inductively heated by the aerosol generator 200. For more details, see FIG. 1.

[00975] In one embodiment of the invention, the mobile communication terminal may control the power supplied to the aerosol generator 200 based on a change in the magnetic properties of the current collector. For more details, see FIGS. 57-60.

[00976] Furthermore, in one embodiment of the invention, the mobile communication terminal may calculate the temperature of the current collector based on the equivalent resistance. The mobile communication terminal may then control the display module 710 based on the temperature of the current collector and the measured temperature of the display module 710. For more details, see FIGS. 53-56.

[00977] Furthermore, in one embodiment of the invention, the mobile communication terminal may measure a change in the resonant frequency in the aerosol generator 200 depending on a change in the temperature of the susceptor. Thus, the mobile communication terminal may control the temperature of the susceptor based on the change in the resonant frequency. For more details, see FIGS. 36-45.

[00978] Furthermore, in one embodiment of the invention, the mobile communication terminal can recognize a change in the magnetic force occurring in the aerosol generator 200 in accordance with a change in the temperature of the susceptor. Thus, the mobile communication terminal can control the temperature of the susceptor based on the change in the magnetic force. For more details, see FIGS. 46-52.

[00979] In addition, in one embodiment of the invention, the mobile communication terminal may further comprise a communication device 400 with an antenna for receiving location information. In this case, the antenna may be connected to the aerosol generator 200 and located on the housing of the aerosol generator 200. It may comprise a patch formed by a conductor and a ground located at a certain distance from the patch. For more details, see FIGS. 28-35.

[00980] Furthermore, in one embodiment of the invention, the mobile communication terminal may generate first information about the temperature of the display module 710. Then, the mobile communication terminal may control the display module 710 based on the first temperature information and may further obtain second information about the temperature of the aerosol generator 200 when the stick is inserted. For more details, see FIGS. 61-65.

[00981] Furthermore, in one embodiment of the invention, the mobile communication terminal may further comprise a flexible display comprising a first region in contact with the first surface of the aerosol generator 200. In this case, the first region of the flexible display is transformed into a curved surface after insertion of the stick. For more details, see FIGS. 66-78.

[00982] The functionality of the elements disclosed herein may be implemented by circuits or processing circuits comprising general-purpose processors, special-purpose processors, integrated circuits, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), conventional circuits, and/or combinations thereof, configured or programmed to perform the disclosed functionality. Processors, controllers, and the like are considered processing circuits or circuits because they contain transistors and other circuits. According to the invention, the circuit, blocks, or means are hardware that performs or is programmed to perform the stated functions. The hardware may be any hardware disclosed herein or known in the art, programmed or configured to perform the stated functions. If the hardware is a processor or controller, which may be considered a circuit, the circuit, means, or blocks are a combination of hardware and software, wherein the software is used to configure the hardware and/or the processor.

[00983] For implementation in firmware or software, an embodiment of the present invention may be implemented as a module, procedure, function, etc., to perform the functions or operations disclosed above. The program code may be stored in memory and executed by a processor or controller. The memory is located inside or outside the processor or controller and may transmit data to and receive data from the processor or controller via various known means.

[00984] The embodiments of the invention disclosed above represent combinations of the elements and features of the present invention in certain forms. Elements or features may be considered separate unless otherwise indicated. Each element or feature may be implemented without being combined with other elements or features. Furthermore, embodiments of the present invention may be configured to combine some elements and/or features. The order of operations disclosed in the embodiments of the present invention may be changed. Some configurations or features of any embodiment of the invention may be introduced into another embodiment of the invention or replaced by corresponding configurations or features of another embodiment of the invention. It is obvious that claims not expressly indicated in the appended claims may be combined to form an embodiment of the invention or included as a new claim by amendment after filing of the application.

[00985] The various embodiments of the present invention may be embodied in other ways than those set forth herein without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Accordingly, the embodiments of the invention disclosed above should be interpreted in all respects as illustrative and not limiting. The scope of the disclosure is defined by the appended claims and their legally significant equivalents, and not by the disclosure above, and all changes within the meaning and equivalence of the appended claims are included in the appended claims.

Industrial applicability

[00986] The embodiments of the present invention disclosed above are applicable to various mobile communication terminals.

Claims (23)

1. A mobile communication terminal comprising: an aerosol generator configured to receive a stick configured to generate an aerosol; display module; a sensor configured to generate first temperature information related to the display module; and a controller configured to control the display module based on first temperature information received from the sensor, in which the controller is further configured to receive second information about the temperature of the aerosol generator from the sensor based on recognizing the presence of a stick in the aerosol generator. 2. The mobile communication terminal according to claim 1, wherein the controller is further configured to control the display module based on the first temperature information and the second temperature information. 3. The mobile communication terminal according to claim 2, wherein the controller is further configured to determine the corrected first temperature information based on the second temperature information and control the display module based on the corrected first temperature information. 4. The mobile communication terminal of claim 1, wherein the controller is further configured to control the power supplied to the aerosol generator based on the first temperature information and/or the second temperature information. 5. A mobile communication terminal according to claim 1, wherein the second temperature is obtained based on a change in the characteristics of a current collector included in the stick, and/or a change in the magnetic force of the current collector, and/or a change in the resonant frequency of the aerosol generator. 6. The mobile communication terminal of claim 1, wherein the aerosol generator comprises an external inductive heater, an internal inductive heater, or a plug-in heater. 7. A mobile communication terminal according to claim 1, wherein the display module comprises: a flexible display comprising a first region overlapping the position of the aerosol generator, in which the first region of the flexible display is designed with the ability to transition into a curved shape when the stick is inserted into the aerosol generator. 8. A mobile communication terminal according to paragraph 1, additionally comprising: a heat pipe containing a fluid, in which the first region of the heat pipe is connected to the first region of the aerosol generator and in which the second region of the heat pipe is connected to the second region of the mobile communication terminal for transferring heat from the first region of the aerosol generator to the second region of the mobile communication terminal. 9. A method for implementing control via a mobile communication terminal containing an aerosol generator and a display module containing: obtaining the first temperature information related to the display module using a sensor; recognizing the placement of an aerosol generating stick in an aerosol generator; obtaining second temperature information related to the aerosol generator based on the recognition of the stick placement; and controlling the display module based on the first temperature information and the second temperature information.