WO2022269700A1 - 吸引器用コントローラ - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an aspirator controller.
- the number of puff actions (sucking actions) that can be performed per charge can be an important indicator. In order to improve such an index, it is important to reduce the power consumption of the display section and the like of the aerosol generator.
- Patent Document 1 describes that electronic paper (e-ink) was adopted for the display of electronic cigarettes in order to reduce power consumption.
- Patent Document 2 and Patent Document 3 also describe that e-ink can be adopted for the display portion of the aspirator.
- Patent Literatures 1, 2, and 3 do not disclose the timing or conditions for updating the display of the electronic paper, and thus have no technical significance beyond the use of electronic paper as a display device. not to provide.
- One aspect of the present invention provides a suitable control example of a non-volatile display in an aspirator controller.
- One aspect of the present invention relates to an inhaler controller operated by power supplied from a power source, the inhaler controller including a heater for generating a flavored aerosol from a source of an aerosol source. , a non-volatile display, and a processor that controls updating of the display of the non-volatile display, wherein the processor responds to the occurrence of a factor that causes the remaining amount of the source to fluctuate, Determine whether to perform the update.
- the factor includes discharge from the power supply to the heater, and the processor updates the display of the non-volatile display after the discharge has ended and when the discharge has not occurred.
- the processor does not update the display of the non-volatile display when the discharge is being performed.
- the display on the non-volatile display includes display regarding the remaining amount of the power supply.
- the factor includes replacement of the source.
- the display of the non-volatile display includes an indication of remaining power of the source.
- said source comprises a first source that is a source of aerosol and a second source that is a source of flavor, said factor comprising replacement of said first source, Said factors include replacement of said second source.
- the display on the non-volatile display includes display regarding the remaining power of the first source and display regarding the remaining power of the second source.
- the non-volatile display indication includes an indication of the remaining amount of at least one component consumed to generate the flavored aerosol.
- the display on the non-volatile display includes a bar graph display.
- the indication on the non-volatile display includes an indication specifying which of two states the at least one of the at least one element is in.
- the two states are a first state indicating a sufficient ability to generate a flavored aerosol and a second state indicating an insufficient ability to generate a flavored aerosol. state.
- the processor has a first mode capable of controlling discharge from the power supply to the heater, and a second mode in which power consumption is lower than that of the first mode, and display of the non-volatile display includes a source level indicator relating to the level of the source level, wherein the processor updates the source level indicator when the source is replaced in the second mode.
- the processor updates the source remaining amount display after transitioning to the first mode when the source is replaced in the second mode.
- the processor detects that a new source has been attached to the holder after the source has been removed from the holder as replacement of the source.
- the processor detects replacement of the source based on an electrical signal obtained from a current path formed by holding the source by the holder.
- the aspirator controller further includes an operation unit, the processor shifts from the second mode to the first mode by being operated by the operation unit, and the processor switches from the current path to the first mode. It has an input terminal to which a signal corresponding to the obtained electric signal and the output signal of the operation unit is supplied, and the transition from the second mode to the first mode is performed based on the signal supplied to the input terminal. command, and replacement of the source.
- the aspirator controller further comprises a sensor that detects the presence or absence of the source, and the processor detects replacement of the source based on the output of the sensor.
- the aspirator controller further includes an operation unit, the processor transitions from the second mode to the first mode by operating the operation unit, and the processor switches from the second mode to the first mode.
- the display of the remaining amount of generation source is updated after shifting to the first mode by operating the operation unit.
- the processor has a first mode capable of controlling discharge from the power supply to the heater, and a second mode in which power consumption is lower than that of the first mode, and display of the non-volatile display includes a source remaining amount display regarding the remaining amount of the source, the processor transitions from the second mode to the first mode at a planned timing to confirm replacement of the source, and When the source is replaced, the remaining source display is updated.
- the processor performs the update less frequently than the power supply discharges to the heater.
- FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of an aspirator;
- FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a state transition diagram of an aspirator or a power supply unit and a display example of a display;
- FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a display example of a display; 4 is a flowchart showing an operation example of a power supply unit; 4 is a flowchart showing an operation example of a power supply unit; 4 is a flowchart showing an operation example of a power supply unit; 4 is a flowchart showing an operation example of a power supply unit; 4 is a flowchart showing an operation example of a power supply unit; 4 is a flowchart showing an operation example of a power supply unit; 4 is a flowchart showing an operation example of a power supply unit; 4 is a flowchart showing an operation example of a power supply unit; The figure which shows the other structural example of the electrical component incorporated in an aspirator.
- FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the operation of another configuration example of the electrical component incorporated in the suction device; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the operation of another configuration example of the electrical component incorporated in the suction device;
- FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an operation example in the
- FIG. 1 shows an exploded perspective view of the aspirator 100
- FIG. 2 shows assembled completed views (front view, side view, perspective view) of the aspirator 100
- FIG. is shown.
- the inhaler 100 produces an aerosol, a flavored aerosol, or an aerosol and a flavoring substance in response to an operation that requests the generation of aerosol, such as an inhalation operation by the user (hereinafter also referred to as an “atomization request”).
- a gas or aerosol containing a flavoring agent or an aerosol containing a flavoring substance may be configured to be provided to the user through the mouthpiece 130 .
- the inhaler 100 may comprise a power supply unit 102 as a controller for the inhaler, an atomizer 104, a capsule holder 105 and a capsule 106.
- the atomizer 104 may be configured to generate a flavored aerosol from a source of aerosol source.
- the aerosol source can be a liquid such as, for example, a polyhydric alcohol such as glycerin or propylene glycol. Alternatively, the aerosol source may contain a medicament.
- the aerosol source can be liquid, solid, or a mixture of liquid and solid. Instead of an aerosol source, a vapor source such as water may be used.
- Atomizer 104 may be provided as a cartridge that is removable from power supply unit 102 .
- the atomizer 104 may be non-removably attached to the power supply unit 102 . In this specification, atomizer 104 is also referred to as cartridge 104 .
- the power supply unit 102 may be understood as a drive unit that drives the atomizer 104, a holder that holds the atomizer 104, a main body that causes the atomizer 104 to function, or the like.
- the power supply unit 102 can have a holding portion 103 that holds the atomizer 104 .
- Retainer 103 may be configured to house all or part of atomizer 104 .
- the holding part 103 may also be configured to hold the capsule-holder 105 .
- capsule-holder 105 may be held by atomizer 104 .
- Capsule holder 105 holds capsule 106 .
- Capsule-holder 105 may function in cooperation with retainer 103 to secure atomizer 104 .
- the holding portion 103 may include a locking mechanism that prevents the capsule holder 105 from falling off from the holding portion 103.
- the locking mechanism may include a second engaging portion that engages a first engaging portion that may be provided on the capsule-holder 105 .
- the capsule holder 105 may be integrated with the atomizer 104 or the power supply unit 102. Furthermore, when the capsule 106 is inserted into the opening of the capsule holder 105 , gas can flow between the atomizer 104 and the capsule 106 .
- Capsule 106 may contain flavor source 131 .
- Flavor source 131 may be, for example, a molded body of tobacco material. Alternatively, the flavor source 131 may be composed of plants other than tobacco (for example, mint, herbs, Chinese medicine, coffee beans, etc.). Flavor sources such as menthol may be added to the flavor source. Flavor source 131 may be added to the aerosol source. The user can suck the flavored aerosol by holding the mouthpiece 130 formed at the tip of the capsule 106 in the mouth.
- the power supply unit 102 may include electrical components 110 .
- Electrical component 110 may include user interface 116 .
- power supply unit 102 may be understood to include electrical components 110 and user interface 116 .
- the user interface 116 can include an action button B as an operating unit that can be operated by the user.
- the action button B can be a button for triggering operations such as starting up the power supply unit 102 and displaying information.
- the user interface 116 can further include a first display D1 as a first notification unit and a second display D2 as a second notification unit.
- the display principle may be different between the first display D1 and the second display D2, and in this case, the power consumption may be different.
- the first display D1 can be an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display and the second display D1 can be an electronic paper (e-ink) display.
- An electronic paper (e-ink) display is a type of non-volatile display.
- An OLED display which may be employed as the first display D1, does not require a backlight device as required in a liquid crystal display, since the organic light emitting diodes emit light themselves.
- An electronic paper display that can be employed as the second display D2 does not require power to keep holding the image. Therefore, electronic paper displays consume less power than OLED displays. However, the electronic paper display does not have a self-luminous function like the OLED display, and the visibility in a dark environment is inferior to that of the OLED display.
- the user interface 116 may further include a third notification section apart from the first display D1 and the second display D2.
- the third notification unit can include the third display D3 and/or the vibration generator V.
- a light emitting diode (LED) display may be employed as the third display D3.
- the LED display can be constructed with 10 or fewer, 20 or fewer, or 30 or fewer LEDs, in one example. In this case, although the amount of information that can be displayed by the LED display is smaller than that of the electronic paper display, the LED display can achieve high brightness and therefore has high visibility.
- the LED display may be a display composed of an LED array.
- the vibration generator V can be configured with a vibration motor for vibrating the housing of the power supply unit 102 . By vibrating the casing with the vibration motor, it is possible to inform the user holding the casing of the state of the power supply unit 102 .
- the power consumption of the first display D1 and the power consumption of the third display are greater than the power consumption of the second display D2, and the power consumption of the first display D1 is equal to the power consumption of the third display D3 or the vibration generator V. greater than
- FIG. 2 shows an arrangement example of the action button B, the first display D1, the second display D2 and the third display D3.
- the first display D1 is arranged on the upper surface of the power supply unit 102
- the second display D2 and the third display D3 are arranged on different side surfaces of the power supply unit 102.
- the positions of the displays D1, D2, and D3 may be replaced with each other, or they may be arranged at positions different from those shown in the drawing.
- a third display D3 (eg, an LED display) is arranged around a window for viewing the remaining amount of aerosol source in the atomizer 104, for example, as shown in the side view in FIG. good too.
- the third display D3 may be arranged around the action button B.
- the position where the action button B is arranged is not limited to the illustrated example, and may be arranged at another position.
- the power supply unit 102 can include a first connection portion 111 and a second connection portion 112 .
- the first connecting portion 111 is electrically connected to the third connecting portion 113 of the atomizer 104
- the second connection portion 112 can be electrically connected to the fourth connection portion 114 of the atomizer 104 .
- the first connection portion 111, the second connection portion 112, the third connection portion 113 and the fourth connection portion 114 can be electrical contacts or connectors.
- Power supply unit 102 may supply power to atomizer 104 through first connection 111 and second connection 112 .
- the atomizer 104 can include a third connection 113 and a fourth connection 114 .
- the atomizer 104 also includes a heater 127 for generating a flavored aerosol from an aerosol source, a container 125 for holding the aerosol source, and a heating area for heating the aerosol source held by the container 125 by the heater 127 . and a transport portion 126 that transports to and holds in the heating area. At least a portion of the heated region may be located in a channel 128 provided within the atomizer 104 .
- First connection portion 111 , third connection portion 113 , heater 127 , fourth connection portion 114 , and second connection portion 112 form a current path through which current flows through heater 127 .
- the transport portion 126 may be made of, for example, a fibrous material such as glass fiber, a porous material such as ceramic, or a combination thereof. Note that such a transport 126 may also be called a wick.
- the means for transporting the aerosol source in the container 125 to the heating region is not limited to the wick, and may be realized by a spray device such as a spray or a transport means such as a pump.
- FIG. 4 shows a configuration example of the electrical component 110.
- Electrical component 110 may comprise a power source 205 and a charging circuit 206 .
- the power source 205 can be a rechargeable battery (secondary battery) such as a lithium ion secondary battery.
- the power supply 205 may consist of an electric double layer capacitor such as a lithium ion capacitor.
- the power supply 205 can be charged using power supplied from the V bus port, for example.
- a power supply device (external power source) (not shown) can be connected to the V bus port via a cable.
- the V bus ports, cables, and power supplies may be configured to comply with Universal Serial Bus (USB) Type-A, Type-B, Type-C, etc. standards, for example.
- USB Universal Serial Bus
- a power source can supply power to the power supply 205 via the cable and V bus port.
- the power supply device can be a personal computer (PC), a charger for a portable battery, or the like.
- PC personal computer
- the power supply unit 102 and the charger can communicate with each other and then charge the power supply 205 from the charger.
- the connection between the power supply unit 102 and the power supply device is not limited to the USB interface, and various other communication methods capable of data communication and power supply may be applied.
- the charging circuit 206 can supply a charging current from the charging terminal BAT to the power source 205 using the power supplied from the power supply device to the input terminal IN, thereby charging the power source 205 . Also, the charging circuit 206 can output power or voltage from the voltage output terminal OUT using the power supplied from the power supply device. Therefore, power or voltage can be supplied from the charging circuit 206 to the voltage converters 202 , 203 , 204 even while the charging circuit 206 is charging the power source 205 . The charging circuit 206 can output power or voltage from the voltage output terminal OUT using power supplied from the power supply 205 to the charging terminal BAT when a power supply device is not connected to the V bus port. Therefore, power or voltage can be supplied from the charging circuit 206 to the voltage converters 202 , 203 , 204 even when the charging circuit 206 is not charging the power supply 205 .
- the electrical component 110 may comprise one or more voltage converters. If electrical component 110 comprises a plurality of voltage converters, at least two of them may generate voltages that are different from each other or equal to each other. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 4 , electrical component 110 comprises voltage converters 202 , 203 , 204 . The electrical component 110 may not have a voltage converter. In this case, the voltage output by the power supply 205 is supplied to the plurality of elements forming the electrical component 110 with a slight voltage drop due to wiring resistance. can be In the configuration example shown in FIG. 4, the voltage converters 202 and 203 are configured by switching regulators such as DC/DC converters, but at least one of them may be configured by an LDO (Low Drop Out).
- LDO Low Drop Out
- the voltage converter 204 may be configured by other types of circuits.
- the voltage converter 204 is configured with an LDO (Low Drop Out), but it may be configured with a switching regulator such as a DC/DC converter, or with another method. may be configured by a circuit of
- the electrical component 110 can include a processor 207 that operates according to preinstalled software (program).
- Processor 207 may be configured to control the elements that make up electrical component 110 .
- the processor 207 can be composed of, for example, an MCU (Micro Controller Unit). Processor 207 may be replaced by other devices such as ASICs.
- the processor 207 may be supplied with voltage (power) by a voltage converter 204 .
- Processor 207 may be configured to control drivers 211 , 212 , 213 , 214 , which are elements that make up electrical component 110 .
- Drivers 211, 212, 213 and 214 drive displays D1, D2 and D3 and vibration motor V, respectively. Therefore, processor 207 may be understood as a processor that drives or controls displays D1, D2, D3 and vibration motor V.
- the processor 207 can be configured to determine whether to update the display of the second display D2 in response to occurrence of a factor that changes the remaining amount of the aerosol source. Alternatively, the processor 207 determines whether or not to update the display of at least one of the first display D1 and the third display D3 in addition to the second display D2 in response to occurrence of a factor that changes the remaining amount of the aerosol source. can be configured to determine A factor that varies the remaining amount of the aerosol source is, for example, the heating of the aerosol source to generate the aerosol, in other words, the power supply to the heater 127 to generate the aerosol (from the power supply 205 to the heater 127). Alternatively, factors that vary the remaining amount of the aerosol source may include replacement of the cartridge 104 and replacement of the capsule 106 .
- Determining whether to update the display of the second display D2 in response to the occurrence of a factor that changes the remaining amount of the aerosol generation source prevents the update determination from being made too frequently, This is advantageous for reducing power consumption in the power supply unit 102 . Further, determining whether or not to update the display of the second display D2 in accordance with the occurrence of a factor that changes the remaining amount of the aerosol source can be used to prevent the occurrence of a factor that changes the remaining amount of the aerosol source. It is advantageous to update the display of the second display D2 quickly in response.
- the frequency with which the processor 207 updates the display of the second display D2 in response to occurrence of a factor that changes the remaining amount of the aerosol source may be less than the frequency of discharge from the power supply 205 to the heater 127 .
- the atomizer 104 may be understood as a primary source of aerosol generation.
- Capsule 106 imparts flavor to the aerosol and may be understood as a secondary source of flavored aerosol.
- the secondary source may be understood as a flavor source.
- the information providing function constituted by the displays D1, D2, D3 may be realized by one or more non-volatile displays such as electronic paper.
- the factor that fluctuates the remaining amount of the aerosol source may be detection of a puff by the puff sensor 209 or an action in response to the detection.
- the processor 207 updates the display of all or part of the displays D1, D2, D3 (for example, the second display D2) after the discharge from the power supply 205 to the heater 127 is completed and when the discharge is not performed. can work like On the other hand, the processor 207 can operate so as not to update the display of the displays D1, D2, D3 when the heater 127 is being discharged from the power supply 205 .
- a voltage (power) can be supplied to the drivers 211 , 212 , 213 , 214 by a voltage converter 204 .
- Voltage converter 204 may supply voltage (power) to action button B as well.
- Action button B may provide an active level (eg, high level) signal to processor 207 when turned from an OFF state to an ON state by a user.
- a voltage (power) may be supplied by a voltage converter 203 to the first display D1, which may be an OLED.
- the displays D2 and D3 and the vibration motor V are supplied with voltage (power) from drivers 212, 213 and 214, respectively.
- at least one of the displays D2, D3 and the vibration motor V may be supplied with voltage (power) from any of the voltage converters 202, 203, 204.
- the power supply unit 102 may include a puff sensor 209 that detects a user's suction action, that is, a puff, and the voltage converter 204 can also supply voltage (power) to the puff sensor 209 .
- the puff sensor 209 detects puffs by, for example, detecting at least one of pressure, sound, and temperature (for example, the temperature of the air flowing into the flow path 128 of the atomizer 104 through the aforementioned openings, the temperature of the heater 127). I can.
- the electrical component 110 can include a switch 201 for controlling energization (supply of power) to the heater 127 that is the load of the atomizer 104 .
- the switch 201 can be, for example, a MOSFET with a body diode, but may also consist of other switching elements.
- Voltage converter 202 may supply voltage (power) to heater 127 via switch 201 .
- a shunt resistor R shunt may be placed in the closed circuit or current path comprising switch 201 and heater 127 .
- Electrical component 110 may include measurement circuitry 210 for measuring the temperature of heater 127 .
- the heater 127 can have a positive or negative temperature coefficient characteristic in which the resistance value RHTR changes according to its own temperature, and the resistance value RHTR of the heater 127 has a strong correlation with the temperature of the heater 127. sell.
- the measurement circuit 210 is a circuit for measuring the resistance value RHTR of the heater 127, and can be configured to measure the voltage across the heater 127 by, for example, an operational amplifier.
- the output of measurement circuit 210 may be provided to processor 207 , which may calculate a resistance value RHTR based on the output of measurement circuit 210 and the value of the current flowing through heater 127 .
- the current value can be obtained, for example, using a sensing circuit that senses the voltage across the shunt resistor Rshunt.
- the detection circuit may be, for example, a circuit that detects the potential difference across the shunt resistor Rshunt, and may be provided in the processor 207 as an AD converter, for example.
- Processor 207 may control switch 201 to feedback control, eg, PID control, the temperature of heater 127 based on the temperature of heater 127 measured using measurement circuit 210 .
- the electrical component 110 may include a first sensor 221 that detects the presence or absence of the cartridge 104 and a second sensor 222 that detects the presence or absence of the capsule 106.
- the outputs of first sensor 221 and second sensor 222 may be provided to processor 207 .
- a voltage (power) can be supplied to the first sensor 221 and the second sensor 222 by a voltage converter 204 .
- the first sensor 221 and the second sensor 222 can be, for example, photointerrupters, proximity sensors, RFID systems or switches.
- a switch that detects the presence or absence of cartridge 104 can be turned on (or off) by inserting cartridge 104 into holding portion 103 and turned off (or on) by removing atomizer 104 from holding portion 103 .
- a switch that senses the presence or absence of capsule 106 may be turned on (or off) by insertion of capsule 106 into holder 103 and turned off (or on) by removal of capsule 106 from holder 103 .
- a state transition of the power supply unit 102 or the aspirator 100 in the embodiment and a display example of the second display D2 in each state will be described with reference to the state transition diagram of FIG.
- Power supply unit 102 may have four modes of operation: sleep mode, active mode, aerosol generation mode, and charging mode.
- the first display D1 may also be controlled to display the same as the second display D2.
- the first display D1 and the third display D3 may be controlled to display a simplified version of the display content of the second display D2.
- the first display D1 and the third display D3 may display information to supplement the information displayed by the second display D1.
- the sleep mode is a state in which the power supply unit 102 suspends its main operations.
- the heater 127 of the atomizer or cartridge 104 is not powered for heating the aerosol source.
- the power consumed by power supply unit 102 may be minimized.
- Sleep mode may also be referred to as power saving mode or standby mode.
- the power supply unit 102 is locked from providing aerosols and the user cannot inhale aerosols.
- the predetermined operation may be, for example, an operation of repeatedly pressing the action button B a predetermined number of times (eg, three times), an operation of long-pressing the action button B for a specified time (eg, three seconds) or longer, or the like. Also, if a predetermined time elapses without a predetermined operation in the active mode, the power supply unit 102 or the aspirator 100 can return to sleep mode.
- the power supply unit 102 shifts to the aerosol generation mode to generate aerosol.
- the power unit 102 may return to active mode when the aspiration ends or when the aspiration time reaches a defined upper time limit.
- the active mode and the aerosol generation mode may be understood as a first mode in which discharge from the power source 205 to the heater 127 can be controlled, and the sleep mode as a second mode that consumes less power than the first mode.
- power supply unit 102 may transition from active mode to aerosol generation mode. In this case, the power supply unit 102 may return to active mode upon detection of a predetermined number of inhalations or elapse of a predetermined time period in the aerosol generation mode.
- a fully charged state means that the SOC (State Of Charge) or the state of charge is 100% or a predetermined value close thereto (for example, 98%, 95% or 90%) or more.
- the power supply unit 102 or the aspirator 100 may have a feature that allows the user to set criteria for what is considered fully charged.
- FIG. 5 shows a display example of the second display D2 in the active mode.
- the remaining amount of flavor source 131 in capsule 106 (hereinafter referred to as “capsule remaining amount”) and the remaining amount of aerosol source in cartridge 104 (hereinafter referred to as “cartridge remaining amount”) are displayed on second display D2.
- the remaining amount of power that can be discharged by the power supply 205 (hereinafter referred to as “battery remaining amount”) are displayed in bar graph form.
- a in FIG. 5 shows a display example of the second display D2 in the charging mode. Capsule level, cartridge level and battery level can also be displayed in charging mode.
- FIG. 5c shows a display example of the second display D2 in the aerosol generation mode. Due to the generation of aerosol, the remaining amount of the capsule, the remaining amount of the cartridge, and the remaining amount of the battery tend to decrease, so as shown in the left part of c in FIG. becoming. The right part of c in FIG. 5 indicates that the capsule remaining amount is low and the battery remaining amount is low.
- the second display D2 shows the factors that are consumed to generate the flavored aerosol, such as at least one, at least two, or at least two of the capsule remaining amount, the cartridge remaining amount and the battery remaining amount. It can be controlled by processor 207 to include an indication of all.
- the display mode shown in FIG. 5 is merely an example, and the display modes of the capsule remaining amount, cartridge remaining amount, and battery remaining amount may be other modes.
- icons such as a1, b1, and c1 in FIG. 6 may indicate only the presence or absence of the remaining amount of each of the plurality of elements.
- the display mode of the second display D2 can include a display specifying which of two states is in relation to at least one of the plurality of elements. .
- the two states can be a first state indicating sufficient ability to generate a flavored aerosol and a second state indicating an insufficient ability to generate a flavored aerosol.
- the icon without the "! mark indicates the first state, and the icon with the "! mark indicates the second state.
- A1 in FIG. 6 indicates that the capsule remaining amount and cartridge remaining amount are in the first state, and the battery remaining amount is in the second state.
- b1 in FIG. 6 indicates that the capsule remaining amount, cartridge remaining amount, and battery remaining amount are in the first state.
- c1 indicates that the cartridge remaining amount is in the first state, and the capsule remaining amount and battery remaining amount are in the second state.
- the display mode of the second display D2 may indicate each remaining amount by a numerical value.
- FIG. This operation is controlled by processor 207 .
- the processor 207 determines whether or not the external power supply (charger) is connected to the V bus port and charging of the power supply 205 is started. If it is determined that charging is started, the process proceeds to step S8. If not, proceed to step S2.
- the processor 207 determines whether or not an activation command has been generated by operating the action button B. If it is determined that an activation command has been generated, the process proceeds to step S3; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3. Proceed to step S4.
- the processor 207 can determine that an activation command has been issued when a predetermined operation such as repeatedly pressing the action button B a predetermined number of times is performed.
- the processor 207 leaves sleep mode and transitions to active mode.
- step S4 the processor 207 determines whether or not the planned activation timing has been reached. If it is determined that the planned activation timing has been reached, the process proceeds to step S5; otherwise, step S1. Return processing to .
- the planned start-up timing is, for example, a predetermined regular timing (for example, every 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, or 24 hours), or a pre-programmed timing (for example, midnight). ).
- step S5 the processor 207 exits the sleep mode and transitions to the active mode.
- step S6 the processor 207 executes a rewriting subroutine #1, which is processing related to rewriting the display when replacing the cartridge or capsule, and then, in step S7, shifts from the active mode to the sleep mode, and the processing proceeds to step S1. return.
- step S8 When charging is detected in step S1, in step S8, the processor 207 exits the sleep mode and shifts to the charging mode, and the processor 207 executes the rewriting subroutine #2, which is processing related to rewriting the display during charging. . After that, in step S10, the processor 207 shifts from the charging mode to the sleep mode and returns the process to step S1. Details of the rewrite subroutine #1 and the rewrite subroutine #2 will be described later.
- the processor 207 shifts from the sleep mode to the active mode in response to an activation command or planned activation timing, and executes processing (rewrite subroutine #1) for rewriting the display when replacing the cartridge or capsule.
- the processor 207 shifts from the sleep mode to the charge mode in response to the start of charging, and executes processing (rewriting subroutine #2) related to rewriting the display during charging.
- FIG. 8 shows the control flow after exiting the sleep mode and shifting to the active mode in step S3.
- the rewrite subroutine #1 can be repeatedly executed (for example, periodically executed) at planned timing in parallel with the following processing. is started, the rewrite subroutine #2 may be executed in response. If charging is initiated, the control flow shown in FIG. 8 may be forced to terminate.
- step S11 the display D2 (or at least one of the first display D1 and the third display D3 in addition to the display D2; the same shall apply hereinafter) is used except when the cartridge is replaced, the capsule is replaced, or charging is performed.
- the processor 207 determines whether or not the remaining battery level is greater than the threshold.
- the processor 207 waits for an aerosol generation request (atomization request) in step S15.
- the aerosol generation request can be, for example, notification or transmission of puff detection from puff sensor 209 to processor 207 .
- an operation unit such as a switch or sensor (not shown)
- the aerosol generation request can be generated by the user's operation of the operation unit.
- the aerosol generation request may be generated by operating action button B.
- step S15 When the generation of the aerosol generation request is detected in step S15, the processor 207 starts power supply to the heater 127 in step S16 (shifts to the aerosol generation mode). After that, at step S17, the processor 207 waits for the end of the aerosol generation request. When the aerosol generation request ends, in step S18, the processor 207 stops power supply to the heater 127 (shifts to active mode).
- step S19 the processor 207 determines whether a predetermined time has passed since leaving the sleep mode. If the predetermined time has passed since leaving the sleep mode, the processor 207 returns to the sleep mode in step S20 and the process returns to step S1. If the predetermined period of time has not elapsed since leaving the sleep mode, the processor 207 returns the process to step S11. Alternatively, the processor 207 may return the process to step S15.
- FIG. 9 shows the control flow after the power supply to the heater 127 is stopped in step S18.
- the processor 207 acquires the remaining amount of a plurality of elements, that is, the remaining battery amount, the remaining cartridge amount, and the remaining capsule amount, and then, in step S27, the display D2 is displayed as the remaining amount of each element decreases.
- a rewrite subroutine #3 which is a process related to rewrite, is executed.
- the remaining battery capacity can be obtained by the processor 207, for example, by obtaining the output voltage of the power supply 205, or by the number of puffs after charging is complete.
- the processor 207 can obtain the remaining battery level based on the output from the management circuit.
- the processor 207 for example, based on the number of puffs after the cartridge 104 is attached to the power supply unit 102 or the holding section 103, or, if a sensor for detecting the remaining amount is provided, can be obtained based on the output of
- the processor 207 is based on, for example, the number of puffs after the capsule 106 is attached to the power supply unit 102 or the holding section 103, or if a sensor for detecting the remaining amount is provided, can be obtained based on the output.
- the cartridge 104 may have a function of providing identification information such as RF-ID, and in this case the processor 207 can manage the cartridge remaining amount of each cartridge 104 based on the identification information.
- the capsules 106 may have the ability to provide identification information such as RF-ID, in which case the processor 207 can manage the remaining capsule capacity of each individual capsule 106 based on its identification information. can be done.
- step S28 the processor 207 determines whether the remaining battery level is greater than the first threshold. If it is determined that the remaining battery level is greater than the first threshold, the process proceeds to step S29. In step S29, the processor 207 determines whether or not the cartridge remaining amount is greater than the second threshold. If it is determined that the cartridge remaining amount is greater than the second threshold, the process proceeds to step S30. At step S30, the processor 207 determines whether or not the remaining amount of capsules is greater than the third threshold. If it is determined that the remaining amount of capsules is greater than the third threshold, that is, if the remaining amounts of the plurality of elements are greater than their respective thresholds, the process returns to step S11. In such a case, the process may return to step S15 instead of step S11.
- step S28 If it is determined in step S28 that the remaining battery level is equal to or less than the first threshold, if it is determined that the remaining amount of the cartridge is equal to or less than the second threshold in step S29, or if the remaining amount of capsules is determined to be equal to or less than the third threshold in step S30 If it is determined to be less than or equal to, the sleep mode is entered in step S31, and the process returns to step S1.
- the processor 207 activates at least one of the displays D1, D2, and D3 and the vibration generator V before shifting to the sleep mode. can be used to alert the user that charging should occur.
- step S29 when it is determined in step S29 that the remaining cartridge amount is equal to or less than the second threshold, the processor 207 uses at least one of the displays D1, D2, and D3 and the vibration generator V before shifting to the sleep mode. , the user can be alerted that the cartridge 104 should be replaced. Further, when it is determined in step S30 that the remaining amount of capsules is equal to or less than the third threshold, the processor 207 causes at least one of the displays D1, D2, and D3 and the vibration generator V to can be used to alert the user that the capsule 106 should be replaced.
- FIG. 10 shows the control flow of rewrite subroutine #1 executed in step S6.
- the processor 207 determines whether or not the capsule 106 has been removed from the power supply unit 102 or the holding unit 103. If it is determined that the capsule 106 has been removed, the process proceeds to step S607; The process proceeds to step S602. For example, when a sensor 222 is provided, the processor 207 can determine removal of the capsule 106 from the power supply unit 102 or the holding portion 103 based on the output of the sensor 222 .
- processor 207 determines whether capsule 106 has been removed from power supply unit 102 or holder 103 based on the change in the output of measurement circuit 210. can be determined.
- step S602 the processor 207 determines whether or not the cartridge 104 has been removed from the power supply unit 102 or the holding unit 103. If it is determined that the cartridge 104 has been removed, the process proceeds to step S603; End the rewrite subroutine #1.
- the processor 207 can determine removal of the cartridge 104 from the power supply unit 102 or the holding section 103 based on the output of the sensor 221 .
- processor 207 can determine removal of cartridge 104 from power supply unit 102 or holding section 103 based on a change in output from measurement circuit 210 .
- the voltage obtained by dividing the output voltage of the voltage converter 202 by the heater 127 and the shunt resistor Rshunt is obtained by the measuring circuit. 210.
- the output voltage of the voltage converter 202 is supplied to the measuring circuit 210 when the switch 201 is turned on. Therefore, when the cartridge 104 is removed from the power supply unit 102 or the holding portion 103, the signal supplied from the measurement circuit 210 to the processor 207 changes when the switch 201 is turned on.
- step S ⁇ b>603 the processor 207 prohibits power supply to the heater 127 .
- power supply to the heater 127 is prohibited, power is not supplied to the heater 127 even if an aerosol generation request occurs.
- step S604 the processor 207 waits for the cartridge 104 to be attached to the power supply unit 102 or the holding section 103.
- the processor 207 can determine that the cartridge 104 is attached to the power supply unit 102 or the holding section 103 based on the output of the sensor 221 .
- processor 207 can determine that cartridge 104 is attached to power supply unit 102 or holding section 103 based on a change in the output of measurement circuit 210 .
- step S605 the processor 207 rewrites the display of the cartridge remaining amount (aerosol source remaining amount in the cartridge 104) to the remaining amount corresponding to the replacement of the cartridge 104.
- the processor 207 rewrites the display on the second display D2 so that the new cartridge remaining amount is greater than the original cartridge remaining amount.
- the processor 207 can rewrite the display of the second display D2 so that the display of the cartridge remaining amount is 100%.
- the power supply unit 102 may include a fuel level sensor for sensing the remaining amount of the aerosol source in the cartridge 104, in which case the processor 207 causes the remaining cartridge level to be displayed according to the output of the fuel level sensor.
- the display on the second display D2 may be rewritten.
- step S606 the processor 207 cancels the prohibition of power supply to the heater 127, and ends the rewrite subroutine #1. As a result, when an aerosol generation request occurs, power can be supplied to the heater 127 accordingly.
- step S601 If it is determined in step S601 that the capsule 106 has been removed from the power supply unit 102 or the holder 103, the processor 207 prohibits power supply to the heater 127 in step S607. When power supply to the heater 127 is prohibited, power is not supplied to the heater 127 even if an aerosol generation request occurs.
- the processor 207 waits for the capsule 106 to be attached to the power supply unit 102 or the holder 103. For example, when the sensor 222 is provided, the processor 207 can determine that the capsule 106 is attached to the power supply unit 102 or the holding section 103 based on the output of the sensor 222 . Alternatively, if the removal and attachment of capsule 106 appears in a change in the output of measurement circuit 210 , processor 207 determines whether capsule 106 is attached to power supply unit 102 or holding section 103 based on the change in output of measurement circuit 210 . It can be determined that
- step S609 the processor 207 rewrites the display of the remaining capsule amount (the remaining amount of flavoring substance in the capsule 106) to the remaining amount corresponding to the replacement of the capsule 106.
- the processor 207 rewrites the display on the second display D2 so that the new remaining amount of capsules is greater than the original remaining amount of capsules.
- the processor 207 can rewrite the display of the second display D2 so that the display of the capsule remaining amount is 100%.
- the power supply unit 102 may include a remaining amount sensor for detecting the remaining amount of flavoring substance in the capsule 106, in which case the processor 207 may cause the remaining capsule amount to be displayed according to the output of the remaining amount sensor.
- the display on the second display D2 may be rewritten.
- the processor 207 cancels the prohibition of power supply to the heater 127, and ends the rewriting subroutine #1. As a result, when an aerosol generation request occurs, power can be supplied to the heater 127 accordingly.
- FIG. 11 shows the control flow of rewrite subroutine #2 executed in step S9.
- the processor 207 rewrites the display of the second display D2 so that a charging mark indicating that the power source 205 is being charged is displayed.
- the processor 207 acquires the remaining battery level (remaining amount of power that can be discharged by the power supply 205).
- Processor 207 may, for example, by obtaining the output voltage of power supply 205, or based on the number of puffs after charging is complete, or, if provided, from management circuitry that manages power supply 205. Based on the output, the remaining battery level can be obtained.
- step S903 the processor 207 rewrites the display of the second display D2 so that the remaining battery level obtained in step S902 is displayed.
- the remaining battery level can be displayed as a bar graph, as illustrated in FIG.
- step S904 the processor 207 determines whether charging of the power supply 205 has ended based on the remaining battery level acquired in step S902. If so, the process returns to step S902.
- step S905 the processor 207 rewrites the display of the second display D2 so that the display of the charge mark is erased, and ends the rewrite subroutine #2.
- FIG. 12 shows the control flow of rewrite subroutine #3 executed in steps S12 and S27.
- the processor 207 determines whether or not the remaining battery level is below the first update threshold. If the remaining battery level is below the first update threshold, the process proceeds to step S122; The process proceeds to step S123 (skips step S122).
- the processor 207 causes the second display (or Electronic paper display) Rewrite the display of D2.
- the remaining battery level can be displayed as a bar graph, as illustrated in FIG.
- the processor 207 may change the first updated threshold from the current value to a smaller value. Thereby, the remaining battery level can be displayed in multiple stages as exemplified by the bar graph display in FIG.
- step S123 the processor 207 determines whether or not the remaining amount of capsules is below the second update threshold, and if the remaining amount of capsules is below the second update threshold, the process proceeds to step S124; The process proceeds to step S125 (skips step S124).
- step S124 the processor 207 causes the second display D2 to display the remaining amount of capsules according to the current remaining amount of capsules (or the current second update threshold value) obtained immediately before execution of the rewrite subroutine #3. Rewrite the display of The capsule remaining amount can be displayed as a bar graph, as illustrated in FIG.
- the processor 207 may change the second updated threshold from the current value to a smaller value. Thereby, the remaining amount of capsule can be displayed in a plurality of stages as exemplified by the bar graph display in FIG.
- step S125 the processor 207 determines whether or not the cartridge remaining amount is below the third update threshold. End the rewrite subroutine #3 (skip step S126).
- step S126 the processor 207 causes the second display D2 to display the remaining cartridge amount according to the current cartridge remaining amount (or the current third update threshold value) obtained immediately before the rewrite subroutine #3 is executed. Rewrite the display of The cartridge remaining amount can be displayed as a bar graph, as illustrated in FIG.
- the processor 207 may change the third updated threshold from the current value to a smaller value. As a result, the remaining amount of cartridge can be displayed in a plurality of stages as exemplified by the bar graph display in FIG.
- the first update threshold can include as many thresholds as the number of bars.
- the processor 207 may compare the remaining battery level with a threshold corresponding to the current remaining battery level among the thresholds included in the first update thresholds. This is also the case when the remaining amount of capsules and the remaining amount of cartridges are displayed in a bar graph format. The remaining battery level after full charge, the remaining capsule level after replacement, and the remaining cartridge level after replacement are sufficient, and the bar graph display is sufficiently discrete (the number of bars in the bar graph display is sufficient).
- the frequency with which the processor 207 updates the display of the second display D2 in response to occurrence of a factor that changes the remaining amount of the aerosol source may be less than the frequency of discharge from the power supply 205 to the heater 127.
- the remaining battery power after full charge, the remaining capsule power after replacement, and the remaining cartridge power after replacement determine the power supply to the heater 127 according to the aerosol generation request more than the number of bars in the bar graph display. It is only necessary to have an amount that can be executed in large numbers.
- FIG. 13 shows a control flow of a modification of rewrite subroutine #3 executed in steps S12 and S27.
- the processor 207 determines whether the remaining battery level is below the first warning threshold. If the remaining battery level is below the first warning threshold, the process proceeds to step S122; The process proceeds to step S123 (skips step S122).
- step S ⁇ b>122 the processor 207 rewrites the display on the second display (electronic paper display) D ⁇ b>2 so as to display a warning that the battery level is insufficient or that the power source 205 should be charged.
- step S123 the processor 207 determines whether or not the remaining amount of capsules is below the second warning threshold, and proceeds to step S124 if the remaining amount of capsules is below the second warning threshold, otherwise The process proceeds to step S125 (skips step S124).
- step S124 the processor 207 rewrites the display on the second display D2 so as to display a warning that the remaining amount of the capsule is insufficient or that the time to replace the capsule is approaching.
- step S125 the processor 207 determines whether or not the cartridge remaining amount is below the third warning threshold. If the cartridge remaining amount is below the third warning threshold, the process proceeds to step S126; End the rewrite subroutine #3 (skip step S126). In step S126, the processor 207 rewrites the display on the second display D2 so as to display a warning indicating that the remaining amount of the cartridge is insufficient or that the time to replace the cartridge is approaching.
- the power supply unit 102 has the action button B as an operation unit, and the processor 207 operates the action button B in step S2 to cause the action button B to be operated in step S3.
- the generation source remaining amount display (display of the cartridge remaining amount and capsule remaining amount) is updated.
- the processor 207 transitions from the sleep mode to the active mode at a planned timing in step S5, confirms replacement of the source (cartridge and capsule) in step S6, and if the source has been replaced, updates the source remaining indicator.
- FIG. 14 shows a configuration example of an electrical component 110 having a function of detecting replacement of the cartridge 104 in sleep mode.
- the output of the action button B is connected to the input terminal S of the processor 207 via the activation signal line SS.
- the processor 207 can recognize the user's operation on the action button B based on the signal supplied from the action button B.
- FIG. When the action button B is pressed by the user, the action button B outputs a signal of active level (high active in this configuration example), which is supplied to the input terminal S of the processor 207 .
- processor 207 power supply unit 102 shifts to active mode.
- the predetermined operation can be, for example, an operation of repeatedly pressing the action button B a predetermined number of times (eg, 3 times), or an operation of pressing and holding the action button B for a specified time (eg, 3 seconds) or longer.
- a predetermined number of times for example, three times
- a high level signal can be supplied to the input terminal S for the predetermined number of times.
- a high-level signal can be supplied to the input terminal S for a specified time (eg, 3 seconds) or longer.
- power supply unit 102 can transition from sleep mode to active mode.
- the power supply unit 102 can include a detection circuit 230 that detects replacement of the cartridge 104 in sleep mode.
- the detection circuit 230 can be configured to transition the signal level of the start signal line SS to a high level, which is an active level, when the cartridge 104 is replaced or attached, for example.
- Sensing circuit 230 may include, for example, a transistor (PMOSFET) 231 , a first inverter 232 and a second inverter 233 .
- An input terminal of the first inverter 232 may be connected to the activation signal line SS, and an output terminal of the first inverter 232 may be connected to the gate of the transistor 231 .
- An input terminal of the second inverter 233 may be connected to the source of the transistor 231, and an output terminal of the second inverter 233 may be connected to the activation signal line SS.
- the drain of transistor 231 may be connected to the output of measurement circuit 210 .
- the measurement circuit 210 supplies a voltage corresponding to the resistance value RHTR of the heater 127 to the input terminal M of the processor 207 when the cartridge 104 is correctly attached to the power supply unit 102 or the holding portion 103 .
- the measuring circuit 210 is configured so that this voltage is within a predetermined range. Further, the measurement circuit 210 supplies a voltage higher than the upper limit value of the predetermined range to the input terminal M of the processor 207 when the cartridge 104 is removed from the power supply unit 102 or the holding section 103 . More specifically, when the cartridge 104 is correctly attached to the power supply unit 102 or the holder 103, the measurement circuit 210 divides the output voltage of the voltage converter 202 by the heater 127 and the shunt resistor Rshunt .
- the measurement circuit 210 supplies the input terminal M of the processor 207 with a voltage corresponding to the output voltage of the voltage converter 202 . It will be apparent that the output voltage of voltage converter 202 is greater than the voltage divided by heater 127 and shunt resistor Rshunt .
- FIG. 15 shows a state in which the cartridge 104 is removed from the power supply unit 102 or the holding section 103 in the configuration example shown in FIG. L and H in FIG. 15 indicate low level and high level, respectively.
- the input terminal S of the processor 207 is supplied with a low level (L), which is an inactive level.
- L low level
- the high level supplied from the measurement circuit 210 is supplied to the second inverter 233 via the body diode of the transistor 231, and the second inverter 233 activates the low level obtained by logically inverting the high level. It is supplied to the input terminal S of the processor 207 via the signal line SS.
- the input terminal M of the processor 207 is supplied with a high level voltage indicating that the cartridge 104 is removed from the power supply unit 102 or the holding section 103 . Therefore, the processor 207 can detect removal of the cartridge from the power supply unit 102 or the holding section 103 based on the voltage supplied to the input terminal S and the input terminal M.
- FIG. 1 the input terminal M of the processor 207 is supplied with a high level voltage indicating that the cartridge 104 is removed from the power supply unit 102 or the holding section 103 . Therefore, the processor 207 can detect removal of the cartridge from the power supply unit 102 or the holding section 103 based on the voltage supplied to the input terminal S and the input terminal M.
- FIG. 16 shows a state in which the cartridge 104 is attached to the power supply unit 102 or the holding portion 103 in the configuration example shown in FIG. 14 (that is, a state in which the cartridge 104 has been replaced).
- L and H in FIG. 16 indicate low level and high level, respectively.
- the input terminal S of the processor 207 is inputted with a high level (H), which is an active level.
- H high level
- the low level (but not the ground level) supplied from the measurement circuit 210 is supplied to the second inverter 233 via the body diode of the transistor 231, and the second inverter 233 converts the low level to
- the logically inverted high level is supplied to the input terminal S of the processor 207 via the start signal line SS.
- the processor 207 can detect that the cartridge 104 has been replaced when the signal supplied to the input terminal S changes from low level to high level while the cartridge 104 is removed.
- a current path formed by holding the cartridge 104 by the holding portion 103 (a path consisting of the voltage converter 202, the switch 201, the shunt resistor Rshunt , and the heater 127) is connected to the input terminal S of the processor 207. and the output signal of the action button B are provided.
- the processor 207 can detect an instruction to shift from the second mode to the first mode and replacement of the cartridge 104 .
- the voltage of the activation signal line SS can be reset to low level by a reset circuit (not shown) that can be controlled by the processor 207 after the processor 207 recognizes or detects replacement of the cartridge 104 .
- FIG. 17 shows the control flow in the configuration example shown in FIG.
- the control flow of FIG. 17 replaces steps S4 and S605 in the control flow of FIG. 7 with steps S4' and S605', respectively.
- Step S4' is executed in sleep mode.
- the processor 207 detects that the cartridge 104 has been replaced in response to the signal supplied to the input terminal S changing from the low level to the high level with the cartridge 104 removed, as described above. can be detected.
- the processor 207 exits the sleep mode and shifts to the active mode in step S5, and then, in step S605', executes the same processing as step S605 described above. After that, in step S7, it shifts to the sleep mode.
- step S605′ the processor 207 displays the remaining amount of cartridge (remaining amount of the aerosol source of the atomizer 104) (remaining amount of generation source display) so that the remaining amount is larger than the original display.
- the display of the second display (electronic paper display) D2 can be rewritten immediately.
- the processor 207 can rewrite the display of the second display D2 so that the display of the cartridge remaining amount is 100%.
- the power supply unit 102 may include a fuel level sensor for sensing the remaining amount of the aerosol source in the cartridge 104, in which case the processor 207 causes the remaining cartridge level to be displayed according to the output of the fuel level sensor.
- the display on the second display D2 may be rewritten.
- the display on the second display D2 includes the generation source remaining amount display regarding the remaining amount of the cartridge 104, which is the aerosol generation source.
- the processor 207 can update the generation source remaining amount display when the cartridge 104 is replaced in the sleep mode (second mode) in which power consumption is lower than that in the active mode (first mode).
- the processor 207 can update the source remaining amount display after shifting to the active mode when the cartridge 104 is replaced in the second mode. After that, it can transition to sleep mode. Further, the processor 207 can detect that a new cartridge 104 is attached to the holding portion 103 after the cartridge 104 has been removed from the holding portion 103 as replacement of the cartridge 104 .
- replacement of the capsule 106 is not detected in the configuration examples described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 17, replacement of the capsule 106 can be detected based on the output of the sensor 222, for example. In this case, the remaining amount of capsules can be rewritten in the same manner as the rewriting of the display of the remaining amount of cartridge according to the replacement of the cartridge described with reference to FIG.
- replacement of the cartridge 104 and replacement of the capsule 106 may be detected based on the outputs of the sensors 221, 222, thereby updating the remaining cartridge and remaining capsule indications.
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- 電源から供給される電力によって動作する吸引器用コントローラであって、
エアロゾル源の発生源から香味を有するエアロゾルを発生させるためのヒータを含む霧化器を保持する保持部と、
不揮発性ディスプレイと、
前記不揮発性ディスプレイの表示の更新を制御するプロセッサと、を備え、
前記プロセッサは、前記発生源の残量を変動させる要因の発生に応答して、前記更新を行うかどうかを判断する、
ことを特徴とする吸引器用コントローラ。 - 前記要因は、前記電源から前記ヒータへの放電を含み、
前記プロセッサは、前記放電の終了後であって前記放電がなされていない時に前記不揮発性ディスプレイの表示の更新を行う、
ことを特徴とする請求項1に記載の吸引器用コントローラ。 - 前記プロセッサは、前記放電がなされている時に前記不揮発性ディスプレイの表示の更新を行わない、
ことを特徴とする請求項2に記載の吸引器用コントローラ。 - 前記不揮発性ディスプレイの表示は、前記電源の残量に関する表示を含む、
ことを特徴とする請求項2又は3に記載の吸引器用コントローラ。 - 前記要因は、前記発生源の交換を含む、
ことを特徴とする請求項1乃至4のいずれか1項に記載の吸引器用コントローラ。 - 前記不揮発性ディスプレイの表示は、前記発生源の残量に関する表示を含む、
ことを特徴とする請求項5に記載の吸引器用コントローラ。 - 前記発生源は、エアロゾルの発生源である第1発生源と、香味の発生源である第2発生源とを含み、
前記要因は、前記第1発生源の交換を含み、
前記要因は、前記第2発生源の交換を含む、
ことを特徴とする請求項5に記載の吸引器用コントローラ。 - 前記不揮発性ディスプレイの表示は、前記第1発生源の残量に関する表示、および、前記第2発生源の残量に関する表示を含む、
ことを特徴とする請求項7に記載の吸引器用コントローラ。 - 前記不揮発性ディスプレイの表示は、香味を有するエアロゾルを発生するために消費される少なくとも1つの要素の残量に関する表示を含む、
ことを特徴とする請求項1乃至8のいずれか1項に記載の吸引器用コントローラ。 - 前記不揮発性ディスプレイの表示は、バーグラフ表示を含む、
ことを特徴とする請求項9に記載の吸引器用コントローラ。 - 前記不揮発性ディスプレイの表示は、前記少なくとも1つの要素のうちの少なくとも1つに関して、2つの状態のいずれであるかを特定する表示を含む、
ことを特徴とする請求項9に記載の吸引器用コントローラ。 - 前記2つの状態は、香味を有するエアロゾルを発生する能力が十分であることを示す第1状態、および、香味を有するエアロゾルを発生する能力が不十分であることを示す第2状態である、
ことを特徴とする請求項11に記載の吸引器用コントローラ。 - 前記プロセッサは、前記電源から前記ヒータへの放電を制御可能な第1モードと、前記第1モードよりも消費電力が小さい第2モードとを有し、
前記不揮発性ディスプレイの表示は、前記発生源の残量に関する発生源残量表示を含み、
前記プロセッサは、前記第2モードにおいて前記発生源が交換された場合に、前記発生源残量表示を更新する、
ことを特徴とする請求項1乃至3のいずれか1項に記載の吸引器用コントローラ。 - 前記プロセッサは、前記第2モードにおいて前記発生源が交換された場合に、前記第1モードに移行した後に前記発生源残量表示の更新を行う、
ことを特徴とする請求項13に記載の吸引器用コントローラ。 - 前記プロセッサは、前記保持部から前記発生源が取り外された後、前記保持部に新たな発生源が取り付けらえられたことを前記発生源の交換として検知する、
ことを特徴とする請求項13又は14に記載の吸引器用コントローラ。 - 前記プロセッサは、前記発生源が前記保持部によって保持されることによって形成される電流経路から得られる電気信号に基づいて前記発生源の交換を検知する、
ことを特徴とする請求項15に記載の吸引器用コントローラ。 - 操作部を更に備え、
前記プロセッサは、前記操作部が操作させることによって前記第2モードから前記第1モードに移行し、
前記プロセッサは、前記電流経路から得られる前記電気信号および前記操作部の出力信号に応じた信号が供給される入力端子を有し、前記入力端子に供給される信号に基づいて、前記第2モードから前記第1モードへの移行の指令、および、前記発生源の交換を検知する、
ことを特徴とする請求項16に記載の吸引器用コントローラ。 - 前記発生源の存在又は不存在を検知するセンサを更に備え、
前記プロセッサは、前記センサの出力に基づいて前記発生源の交換を検知する、
ことを特徴とする請求項15に記載の吸引器用コントローラ。 - 操作部を更に備え、
前記プロセッサは、前記操作部が操作されることによって前記第2モードから前記第1モードに移行し、
前記プロセッサは、前記第2モードにおいて前記発生源が交換された場合に、前記操作部が操作されることによって前記第1モードに移行した後に前記発生源残量表示の更新を行う、
ことを特徴とする請求項13に記載の吸引器用コントローラ。 - 前記プロセッサは、前記電源から前記ヒータへの放電を制御可能な第1モードと、前記第1モードよりも消費電力が小さい第2モードとを有し、
前記不揮発性ディスプレイの表示は、前記発生源の残量に関する発生源残量表示を含み、
前記プロセッサは、計画されたタイミングで前記第2モードから前記第1モードに移行して前記発生源の交換を確認し、前記発生源が交換された場合には前記発生源残量表示を更新する、
ことを特徴とする請求項1乃至3のいずれか1項に記載の吸引器用コントローラ。 - 前記プロセッサが前記更新を行う頻度は、前記電源から前記ヒータへの放電の頻度より小さい、
ことを特徴とする請求項1乃至19のいずれか1項に記載の吸引器用コントローラ。
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