Atomization device control method and system, storage medium and atomization device

Abstract

The application discloses an atomization device control method and system, a storage medium and an atomization device. The method comprises the following steps: real-time monitoring of a first suction action, and generating a trigger signal in response to the first suction action; in response to the trigger signal, determining whether the atomization device is in an unlocked state; when the atomization device is in the unlocked state, controlling the atomization device to normally start, otherwise, acquiring fingerprint information of a user; matching the acquired fingerprint information with preset fingerprint information; when the matching is successful, unlocking the atomization device, otherwise, not unlocking the atomization device. In this way, the unlocking of the atomization device is double-identified in the manner of the first suction action combined with fingerprint identification, the unlocking difficulty of the atomization device is increased, the safety of the atomization device is improved, and thus the electronic cigarette is prevented from being contacted or inhaled by teenagers or children.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of unlocking and locking control technology for atomizing devices, and in particular to a control method, system, storage medium, and atomizing device for atomizing devices. Background Technology

[0002] As an alternative to traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes, when powered on, use a heating wire to heat an atomizing device, causing the e-liquid within to vaporize and form an inhalable aerosol, producing an experience similar to traditional cigarettes. With the increasing popularity of e-cigarettes, more and more children with no history of smoking will be attracted to them, ultimately becoming nicotine addicts and consumers of traditional cigarettes, which will raise new public health issues.

[0003] Currently, most e-cigarette atomizing devices are unlocked using buttons or ordinary switches. Regardless of who the user is, the atomizing device can be easily unlocked, which can easily lead to teenagers or children coming into contact with and experiencing e-cigarettes or accidentally inhaling them, posing a safety hazard. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a method, system, storage medium and atomizing device control method, to solve the problem in the prior art that the unlocking of the atomizing device can easily lead to teenagers or children coming into contact with or accidentally inhaling electronic cigarettes.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, a first aspect of the present invention provides a method for controlling an atomizing device, specifically comprising the following steps:

[0006] The system monitors the first suction action in real time and generates a trigger signal in response to the first suction action.

[0007] In response to the trigger signal, it is determined whether the atomizing device is in an unlocked state. When the atomizing device is in an unlocked state, the atomizing device is controlled to start normally; otherwise, the user's fingerprint information is obtained.

[0008] The acquired fingerprint information is matched with preset fingerprint information. If the match is successful, the atomizing device is unlocked; otherwise, the atomizing device is not unlocked.

[0009] Furthermore, prior to the step of real-time monitoring of the first suction action and generating a trigger signal in response to the first suction action, the method further includes the following steps:

[0010] Determine whether preset fingerprint information exists. If preset fingerprint information does not exist, acquire and store the preset fingerprint information.

[0011] Furthermore, the step of determining whether preset fingerprint information exists, and acquiring and storing preset fingerprint information when it does not exist, includes the following sub-steps:

[0012] In response to the cartridge installation action, the preset fingerprint information is read;

[0013] Determine whether the preset fingerprint information has been successfully read. If successful, wait for the first suction action; otherwise, trigger the fingerprint information enrollment prompt.

[0014] Enter your fingerprint information according to the fingerprint information entry prompts;

[0015] Acquire the entered fingerprint information and determine whether the fingerprint information has been successfully entered. If the fingerprint information is successfully entered, store the fingerprint information to form the preset fingerprint information; otherwise, re-enter the fingerprint information.

[0016] Based on the preset fingerprint information, the atomizing device is activated, and the first suction action is awaited.

[0017] Furthermore, the atomizing device has a microphone component for monitoring whether the first inhalation action occurs. The microphone component is used to trigger the atomizing device to be powered on when there is an inhalation action. The control module of the atomizing device has a first state when the microphone component is not powered on and a second state when the microphone component is powered on.

[0018] Furthermore, the step of real-time monitoring of the first suction action and generating a trigger signal in response to the first suction action includes the following sub-steps:

[0019] The number of times the microphone component of the atomizing device is triggered to power within a first preset time interval is detected in real time. When the number of times the device is triggered to power within the first preset time interval meets the first triggering condition, the first inhalation action is successfully recognized, and the control module of the atomizing device changes from the first state to the second state; otherwise, the control module of the atomizing device continues to maintain the first state.

[0020] A trigger signal is generated in response to the first suction action.

[0021] Furthermore, the method for counting the number of times the microphone component is triggered to power on is as follows:

[0022] The microphone component detects the airflow value in real time based on an airflow sensor. When the airflow value is greater than a preset airflow threshold, the microphone component outputs a high level. When the duration of the high level output by the microphone component exceeds a second preset time interval, the number of times the power is triggered is incremented by one. Otherwise, the microphone component outputs a low level, does not trigger the atomizing device to power on, and the number of times the power is triggered remains unchanged.

[0023] Furthermore, the atomizing device control method further includes the following steps:

[0024] The atomizing device is unlocked, and the atomizing device is connected to an external power source. The second suction action is monitored in real time, and the preset fingerprint information is modified in response to the second suction action.

[0025] Furthermore, the steps of unlocking the atomizing device, controlling the atomizing device to connect to an external power source, monitoring the second suction action in real time, and modifying the preset fingerprint information in response to the second suction action include the following sub-steps:

[0026] The atomizing device is unlocked based on the original preset fingerprint information;

[0027] Connect the unlocked atomizer to an external power source to put it into charging mode.

[0028] The number of times the microphone component of the atomizing device is triggered to power-on within a third preset time interval is detected in real time. When the number of times the device is triggered to power-on within the third preset time interval meets the second triggering condition, the second suction action is successfully recognized.

[0029] In response to the second suction action, a fingerprint information modification prompt is triggered;

[0030] Enter new fingerprint information according to the fingerprint information modification prompts;

[0031] Acquire the newly entered fingerprint information and determine whether the new fingerprint information has been successfully entered. If the entry is successful, continue to the subsequent steps; otherwise, return to re-enter the new fingerprint information.

[0032] The new fingerprint information is stored and overwritten with the original preset fingerprint information to form a new preset fingerprint information.

[0033] A second aspect of the present invention provides a control system for an atomizing device, comprising:

[0034] The suction action monitoring module is used to monitor the first suction action in real time and generate a trigger signal in response to the first suction action.

[0035] The unlock status determination module is used to determine whether the atomizing device is in an unlocked state based on the trigger signal.

[0036] A fingerprint information recognition module is used to collect and match the user's fingerprint information when the atomizing device is in a locked state; and

[0037] The unlocking module is used to unlock the atomizing device when the fingerprint information is successfully matched.

[0038] A third aspect of the present invention provides an atomizing device, comprising:

[0039] The storage module is used to store preset fingerprint information;

[0040] The suction module is used to monitor the suction action of the atomizing device and generate a trigger signal in response to the suction action.

[0041] The control module is used to determine whether the atomizing device is unlocked based on the trigger signal, and to generate a heating command when the atomizing device is unlocked, and to generate a fingerprint recognition command when the atomizing device is not unlocked.

[0042] The fingerprint recognition module is used to collect and recognize the user's fingerprint information according to the fingerprint recognition command, match the fingerprint information with preset fingerprint information, and unlock the atomizing device when the fingerprint information matches the preset fingerprint information successfully.

[0043] The switch control module is used to control the atomizing device's cartridge to be switched on according to the heating command; and

[0044] The battery module is used to supply power to the storage module, suction module, control module, fingerprint recognition module, and switch control module.

[0045] A fourth aspect of the present invention provides a computer storage medium having an executable computer program stored thereon, wherein the computer program, when executed by a processor, implements the atomizing device control method as described above.

[0046] This invention unlocks the atomizing device by collecting the user's fingerprint information and identifying and matching it with preset fingerprint information. This increases the difficulty of unlocking the atomizing device during use, as it can only be unlocked and used after the fingerprint information successfully matches the preset fingerprint information. This effectively prevents teenagers or children from coming into contact with or accidentally inhaling e-cigarettes. Furthermore, before use, the fingerprint recognition of the atomizing device is determined by recognizing the first inhalation action, which avoids the atomizing device constantly or accidentally triggering fingerprint recognition, thereby reducing the idle power consumption of the atomizing device. In addition, this invention also allows modification of the pre-recorded preset fingerprint information by setting a special inhalation method combined with the charging mode of the atomizing device, thus increasing the flexibility of the atomizing device's use. Attached Figure Description

[0047] Figure 1 This is a structural block diagram of the atomizing device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0048] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Another embodiment of the structure is shown in the block diagram.

[0049] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of the atomizing device control method according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0050] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Flowchart of step S101.

[0051] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Flowchart of step S102.

[0052] Figure 6 This is a flowchart of the atomizing device control method of Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

[0053] Figure 7 for Figure 6 The flowchart for step S205.

[0054] Figure 8 This is a control block diagram of the atomizing device control system of Embodiment 4 of the present invention.

[0055] Figure 9 for Figure 8 Another embodiment of the control block diagram.

[0056] Figure 10 for Figure 8 Another embodiment of the control block diagram. Detailed Implementation

[0057] The following detailed description illustrates the specific implementation method:

[0058] Example 1

[0059] like Figure 1The diagram shown is a structural block diagram of the atomizing device in this embodiment. The atomizing device in this embodiment mainly includes a control module 101 and a storage module 102, a suction module 103, a fingerprint recognition module 104, a battery module 105, and a switch control module 106, all communicatively connected to the control module 101. The storage module 102 stores preset fingerprint information. The suction module 103 monitors whether the atomizing device is in a suction action and sends a trigger signal to the control module 101 when a suction action occurs. The control module 101 determines whether the atomizing device is currently unlocked based on the trigger signal. If unlocked, it responds to the suction action by controlling the switch control module 106 to activate the cartridge 107 connected to the switch control module 106, enabling it to function normally; otherwise, it responds to the suction action and generates a fingerprint recognition command. The fingerprint recognition module 104 is used to collect the user's fingerprint information according to the fingerprint recognition command, and match the collected fingerprint information with the preset fingerprint information in the storage module 102. If the match is successful, the atomizing device is unlocked. After unlocking, the control module 101 responds to the inhalation action by controlling the switch control module 106 to enable the cartridge 107 connected to the switch control module 106 to work normally. Otherwise, no operation is performed on the atomizing device, keeping it in a locked state, thereby improving the safety of using the atomizing device and preventing teenagers or children from coming into contact with or accidentally inhaling electronic cigarettes. The battery module 105 is used to supply power to the control module 101, storage module 102, inhalation module 103, fingerprint recognition module 104, and switch control module 106.

[0060] like Figure 2 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, the atomizing device further includes a prompting module 108. The prompting module 108 is used to provide sound, light, and / or vibration prompts when the atomizing device is used for the first time to indicate whether preset fingerprint information exists in the storage module 102 and whether the preset fingerprint information has been correctly entered, thus prompting the user to activate the atomizing device after correctly entering the fingerprint information. In this embodiment, the prompting module 108 may be a voice module, an LED light, and / or a motor mounted on the atomizing device's vapor chamber, triggering the voice module, the LED light to turn on and off, and / or the motor to vibrate to prompt the user about fingerprint information entry.

[0061] In some other embodiments, the voice module can be set to different frequencies or tones, the LED lights can be set to different colors, and / or the motor can be set to different vibration frequencies. This allows for the use of the atomizing device to be prompted with different usage states through combinations of different frequencies or tones, different LED light colors, and motor vibration frequencies, thereby further improving the safety and convenience of using the atomizing device.

[0062] As a preferred embodiment, when the atomizing device is connected to an external power source to charge the battery module 105, the suction module 103 can detect specific suction actions to modify the preset fingerprint information in the storage module 102, thereby increasing the flexibility of the atomizing device.

[0063] In this embodiment, the atomizing device can identify the suction action of the atomizing device through the suction module 103, and determine whether to trigger the fingerprint recognition module 104 to collect and match the user's fingerprint information based on the identified suction action. This increases the difficulty of unlocking the atomizing device, and also avoids the atomizing device from being in the fingerprint information recognition state for a long time due to accidental triggering, thereby reducing the idle power consumption of the atomizing device, reducing the battery wear of the atomizing device, and extending the service life of the atomizing device.

[0064] Example 2

[0065] like Figure 3 The diagram shown is a flowchart of the fingerprint recognition-enabled atomizing device control method of this embodiment. This fingerprint recognition-enabled atomizing device control method can be used to unlock the atomizing device using fingerprint recognition. The fingerprint recognition-enabled atomizing device control method of this embodiment will be described below in conjunction with the structure of the atomizing device in Embodiment 1.

[0066] The fingerprint recognition-enabled atomizing device control method of this embodiment specifically includes the following steps:

[0067] S101: Input and store preset fingerprint information, and activate the atomizing device.

[0068] Specifically, the system identifies the installation action of the e-cigarette cartridge 107 and, in response to the installation action of the e-cigarette cartridge 107, determines whether there is preset fingerprint information in the storage module 102. If there is no preset fingerprint information, the system acquires and stores the preset fingerprint information.

[0069] like Figure 4 As shown, the specific method for obtaining and storing the preset fingerprint information in step S101 is as follows:

[0070] S1011: Recognizes the installation action of the e-cigarette cartridge and reads the preset fingerprint information.

[0071] When using the atomizing device for the first time, the cartridge 107 must be correctly installed onto the atomizing device's motor. Then, the control module 101 of the atomizing device responds to the installation of the cartridge 107 by reading the preset fingerprint information stored in the storage module 102. Specifically, when installing the cartridge 107, a conduction signal is generated when the electrodes of the cartridge 107 and the motor are electrically connected. This indicates that the cartridge 107 is successfully installed; that is, the installation action of the cartridge 107 is the action of making the electrodes of the cartridge 107 and the motor conductive. Based on the conduction signal, the control module 101 reads the preset fingerprint information stored in the storage module 102.

[0072] S1012: Determine whether the storage module stores preset fingerprint information.

[0073] Based on the reading status of the control module 101, it is determined whether the preset fingerprint information has been successfully read. If the reading is successful, it means that the preset fingerprint information has been stored in the storage module 102, so there is no need to set the preset fingerprint information again, and then wait for the first suction action to occur; if the reading fails, it means that the preset fingerprint information has not been stored in the storage module 102, so it is necessary to trigger the fingerprint information enrollment prompt to set the preset fingerprint information.

[0074] In a preferred embodiment, a prompting module 108 can be provided on the atomizing device to provide prompts for fingerprint information enrollment. Specifically, when the control module 101 fails to read preset fingerprint information, it will generate an instruction indicating that the preset fingerprint information does not exist. The prompting module 108 can then provide corresponding sound, light, and / or vibration prompts based on this instruction. More specifically, the prompting module 108 can be a speaker, LED light, and / or motor mounted on the atomizing device's vapor chamber, triggering the speaker, LED light, and / or motor vibration to provide prompts for fingerprint information enrollment.

[0075] S1013: Enter fingerprint information according to the fingerprint information entry prompts.

[0076] Based on the sound, light, and / or vibration prompts from the prompting module 108, the user's fingerprint information is recorded and collected. Specifically, based on the sound, light, and / or vibration prompts from the prompting module 108, the user records their fingerprint at the fingerprint recognition module 104 of the atomizing device. Simultaneously, the fingerprint recognition module 104 collects the user's fingerprint information. In this embodiment, the fingerprint recognition module 104 can collect the user's fingerprint multiple times from different angles and extract a preset number of fingerprint feature values ​​from the collected fingerprints to form the fingerprint information.

[0077] S1014: Determine whether the fingerprint information has been successfully recorded.

[0078] The system acquires the entered fingerprint information and determines whether the fingerprint information has been successfully entered. In this embodiment, when determining whether the fingerprint information has been successfully entered, it mainly judges whether the extracted fingerprint feature values ​​meet the preset requirements and whether the number of extracted fingerprint feature values ​​meets the preset quantity requirement. When the fingerprint feature values ​​meet the preset requirements and the number of fingerprint feature values ​​is greater than or equal to the preset quantity, it indicates that the fingerprint information has been successfully entered, and then the fingerprint information is stored in the storage module 102 to form preset fingerprint information; otherwise, it jumps to step S1013 to re-enter the fingerprint information according to the prompt.

[0079] As a preferred embodiment, the speaker of the prompt module 108 can be set to different frequencies or tones, the LED lights can be set to different colors, and / or the motor can be set to different vibration frequencies. In this way, the combination of different frequencies or tones, different LED light colors and motor vibration frequencies can be used to prompt that the fingerprint information is not successfully enrolled, so that the user can distinguish the current fingerprint information enrollment status and effectively improve the convenience of using the atomizing device.

[0080] S1015: Activate the atomizing device and wait for the first suction action.

[0081] Once the fingerprint information is successfully entered, the fingerprint information is stored in the storage module 102 as a preset fingerprint information, which activates the atomizing device. At this point, it can wait for the first suction action to occur in order to execute subsequent control and actions.

[0082] Understandably, step S101 is the step performed when the atomizing device is used for the first time. That is, when the atomizing device is not used for the first time, step S101 can be omitted and the following step S102 can be started.

[0083] S102: Monitors the first suction action in real time and generates a trigger signal.

[0084] The atomizing device has a suction module 103 for monitoring the first suction action. In this embodiment, the suction module 103 is a microphone assembly installed in the atomizing device. The first suction action is monitored by the number of times the microphone assembly is energized, and a corresponding trigger signal is generated and sent to the control module 101.

[0085] Specifically, such as Figure 5 As shown, the specific steps of step S102, which involves monitoring the first suction action, are as follows:

[0086] S1021: Monitors the number of times the microphone component is powered on and identifies the first suction action.

[0087] Specifically, the number of times the microphone component of the atomizing device is triggered to power-on within a first preset time interval is detected in real time. When the number of times the device is triggered to power-on within the first preset time interval meets the first triggering condition, the first inhalation action is successfully identified.

[0088] In this embodiment, the microphone assembly has an airflow sensor that can detect airflow values. The control module 101 has a first state when the microphone assembly is not triggered and a second state when the microphone assembly is triggered and powered on. The first state of the control module 101 is defined as the sleep state of the control module 101. At this time, the atomizing device is not powered on, and the control module 101 remains in the first state and does not respond to any action. The second state of the control module 101 is defined as the triggered state. At this time, the atomizing device is powered on, and the control module 101 changes from the first state to the second state and can respond to subsequent actions.

[0089] Specifically, the number of times the microphone component is triggered to power on is determined by the following method:

[0090] When a puff is triggered, airflow passes through the airflow sensor, which detects the airflow value. When the real-time airflow value detected by the airflow sensor is continuously greater than a preset airflow threshold, the microphone component outputs a high level to the control module 101. When no puff is triggered, the microphone component outputs a low level to the control module 101 by default. When the control module 101 detects that the output of the microphone component has changed from low to high, it starts to count the duration of the high level. If the duration of the high level exceeds a second preset time interval, it is considered a normal puff, and the number of times the microphone component is triggered is incremented by one. Otherwise, it is considered a false trigger, the number of times the microphone component is triggered remains unchanged, and the control module 101 does not respond to any operation, thereby reducing the idle power consumption of the atomizing device.

[0091] In this embodiment, the first triggering condition is specifically the number of times the microphone component is powered on within a first preset time interval, which is determined jointly by the first preset time interval and the second preset time interval, i.e.:

[0092] 0 < First trigger condition (times) < First preset time interval / Second preset time interval;

[0093] Among them, the first triggering condition (times) ∈ N+.

[0094] For example, if the first preset time interval is determined to be 3s and the second preset time interval is 0.5s, then the first trigger condition ∈ (0,6;N+) is set to 2 times. That is, when the user takes a breath, the airflow passes through the airflow sensor. When the airflow sensor detects that the airflow value exceeds the preset airflow threshold, it outputs a high-level value. The control module 101 then starts to count the duration of the high level. If the duration exceeds 0.5s, it counts once; otherwise, it does not count. If the count exceeds 2 times within 3s from the first breath, it indicates that the first suction action has occurred. Otherwise, it is considered a false trigger, and the control module 101 does not respond to any operation.

[0095] S1022: Generate a trigger signal in response to the first suction action.

[0096] When the suction module 103 detects the suction action, it generates a corresponding trigger signal and sends it to the control module 101, causing the control module 101 to switch from the first state to the second state in preparation for subsequent action responses.

[0097] S103: Determines whether the atomizing device is unlocked based on the trigger signal.

[0098] The control module 101 determines whether the atomizing device is in an unlocked state based on the detected trigger signal. If it is in an unlocked state, it controls the atomizing device to start normally to respond to the first inhalation action and heats the tobacco cartridge 107. Otherwise, the atomizing device is in a locked state and the user's fingerprint information needs to be obtained for subsequent unlocking and identification.

[0099] Specifically, in this embodiment, the unlocked state and the locked state of the atomizing device have different flag bits. The unlocked state corresponds to the unlock flag bit, and the locked state corresponds to the lock flag bit. When the atomizing device switches between the unlocked state and the locked state, its flag bits will switch accordingly. That is, by judging the flag bits, it can be determined whether the atomizing device is unlocked in the current state.

[0100] S104: Obtain the user's fingerprint information, match the fingerprint information with preset fingerprint information, and perform the unlocking operation based on the matching result.

[0101] When the atomizing device is locked, the fingerprint recognition module 104 is controlled to identify the fingerprint information of the current user and match the fingerprint information with the preset fingerprint information in the storage module 102. If the two match successfully, it means that the current user is a legitimate user, the atomizing device is unlocked, and the heating of the e-cigarette cartridge 107 begins. Otherwise, the current user is an unauthorized user, and the unlocking of the atomizing device is prohibited.

[0102] In this embodiment, when the fingerprint recognition module 104 matches the current user's fingerprint information with preset fingerprint information, it first collects the fingerprint feature values ​​in the current user's fingerprint information, and then iteratively matches all the fingerprint feature values ​​in the preset fingerprint information with the collected fingerprint feature values. When all the fingerprint feature values ​​in the preset fingerprint information can be matched with the corresponding fingerprint feature values ​​in the collected fingerprint information, the current user's fingerprint information and the preset fingerprint information are successfully matched; otherwise, it is determined that the match is unsuccessful, and the atomizing device is not unlocked to prevent teenagers or children from coming into contact with or accidentally inhaling electronic cigarettes.

[0103] As a preferred embodiment, when the atomizing device is unlocked, if the microphone component does not detect an airflow value or the airflow value is continuously less than the preset airflow threshold within a fourth preset time interval (that is, the microphone component continuously outputs a low level to the controller within the fourth preset time interval), the atomizing device can be controlled to lock again, and the flag bit is changed from the unlock flag bit to the lock flag bit, in preparation for the next unlock trigger, which can further reduce the power consumption of the atomizing device and improve the safety of use.

[0104] The atomizing device control method of this embodiment triggers fingerprint recognition for unlocking by recognizing the first inhalation action before unlocking the atomizing device. This avoids accidental triggering of the atomizing device, thereby reducing the idle power consumption of the atomizing device, reducing battery wear, and extending the lifespan of the atomizing device. Furthermore, by collecting the user's fingerprint information and recognizing and matching the fingerprint information with preset fingerprint information to unlock the atomizing device, the difficulty of unlocking the atomizing device during use is increased. The atomizing device can only be unlocked and used after the fingerprint information successfully matches the preset fingerprint information, which can effectively prevent teenagers or children from coming into contact with or accidentally inhaling electronic cigarettes.

[0105] Example 3

[0106] like Figure 6 The diagram shown is a flowchart of the atomizing device control method of this embodiment. The atomizing device control method of this embodiment is implemented based on the atomizing device of Embodiment 1, and includes the following steps:

[0107] S201: Input and store preset fingerprint information, and activate the atomizing device.

[0108] Specifically, the system identifies the installation action of the e-cigarette cartridge 107 and, in response to the installation action of the e-cigarette cartridge 107, determines whether there is preset fingerprint information in the storage module 102. If there is no preset fingerprint information, the system acquires and stores the preset fingerprint information.

[0109] S202: Monitor the first suction action in real time and generate a trigger signal.

[0110] The atomizing device has a suction module 103 for monitoring the first suction action. In this embodiment, the suction module 103 is a microphone assembly installed in the atomizing device. The first suction action is monitored by the number of times the microphone assembly is energized, and a corresponding trigger signal is generated and sent to the control module 101.

[0111] S203: Determine whether the atomizing device is unlocked based on the trigger signal.

[0112] The control module 101 determines whether the atomizing device is in an unlocked state based on the detected trigger signal. If it is in an unlocked state, it controls the atomizing device to start normally to respond to the first inhalation action and heats the tobacco cartridge 107. Otherwise, the atomizing device is in a locked state and the user's fingerprint information needs to be obtained for subsequent unlocking and identification.

[0113] S204: Obtain the user's fingerprint information, match the fingerprint information with preset fingerprint information, and perform an unlocking operation based on the matching result.

[0114] When the atomizing device is locked, the fingerprint recognition module 104 is controlled to identify the fingerprint information of the current user and match the fingerprint information with the preset fingerprint information in the storage module 102. If the two match successfully, it means that the current user is a legitimate user, the atomizing device is unlocked, and the heating of the e-cigarette cartridge 107 begins. Otherwise, the current user is an unauthorized user, and the unlocking of the atomizing device is prohibited.

[0115] In this embodiment, the specific methods of steps S201-S204 correspond one-to-one with steps S101-S104 in embodiment 2, and step S201 can also be omitted if it is not used for the first time in this embodiment, and will not be described in detail here.

[0116] S205: Modify the preset fingerprint information.

[0117] First, the atomizing device is unlocked; then, the atomizing device is connected to an external power source for charging, and the second suction action is monitored in real time during the charging process; finally, in response to the second suction action, the preset fingerprint information is modified. For example... Figure 7 As shown, the specific steps of step S205 include:

[0118] S2051: Unlock the atomizing device.

[0119] Specifically, the atomizing device is unlocked based on the original preset fingerprint information, that is, the atomizing device is unlocked normally using steps S202 to S204.

[0120] S2052: Connect the atomizing device to the charger.

[0121] Connect the unlocked atomizing device to an external power source to put it into charging mode. Specifically, the atomizing device can be connected to a USB port for charging. During charging, the control module 101 of the atomizing device is in the default first state. At this time, regardless of whether the microphone component recognizes the first inhalation action, the cartridge 107 will not be heated, further increasing the safety of using the atomizing device.

[0122] S2053: Identify the second suction action.

[0123] The system monitors in real time the number of times the microphone component of the atomizing device is triggered to power within a third preset time interval while the atomizing device is in charging mode. When the number of triggers within the third preset time interval meets the second trigger condition, the second inhalation action is successfully recognized. In this embodiment, the recognition process for the second inhalation action is the same as that for the first inhalation action, except that the third preset time interval and the second trigger condition are different from those for the first inhalation action. For details, please refer to the recognition process for the first inhalation action in Embodiment 2, which will not be repeated here.

[0124] S2054: Fingerprint information modification prompt triggered.

[0125] Once the second suction action is successfully recognized, a fingerprint information modification prompt is triggered in response to the second suction action. Specifically, after the suction module 103 sends the signal indicating successful recognition of the second suction action to the control module 101, the control module 101 controls the prompt module 108 to provide sound, light, and / or vibration prompts of corresponding frequency or tone to indicate to the user that new fingerprint information can be entered.

[0126] S2055: Record new fingerprint information.

[0127] Based on the sound, light, and / or vibration prompts from the prompting module 108 for new fingerprint information, the user's new fingerprint information is recorded and collected. Specifically, the fingerprint recognition module 104 can collect the user's fingerprints multiple times from different angles and extract a preset number of fingerprint feature values ​​from the collected fingerprints to form the new fingerprint information.

[0128] S2056: Determine whether the new fingerprint information has been successfully recorded.

[0129] The process involves acquiring newly entered fingerprint information and determining whether the new fingerprint information has been successfully entered. In this embodiment, similar to Embodiment 2, the process involves determining whether the fingerprint feature values ​​of the extracted new fingerprint information meet preset requirements and whether the number of fingerprint feature values ​​of the extracted new fingerprint information meets preset requirements. If the fingerprint feature values ​​of the new fingerprint information meet preset requirements and the number of fingerprint feature values ​​of the new fingerprint information is greater than or equal to the preset number, it indicates that the new fingerprint information has been successfully entered. Then, step S2057 is executed. Otherwise, a prompt is given indicating that the new fingerprint information has failed to be entered, and the process returns to step S2055 to re-enter the new fingerprint information until the new fingerprint information is successfully entered.

[0130] S2057: Update preset fingerprint information and lock the atomizing device.

[0131] Once the new fingerprint information is successfully entered, the new fingerprint information is stored in the storage module 102 and overwrites the original preset fingerprint information in the storage module 102 to form a new preset fingerprint information. The atomizing device is then locked to complete the modification of the preset fingerprint information.

[0132] The fingerprint recognition-enabled atomizing device control method of this embodiment, by setting a special inhalation method combined with the charging mode of the atomizing device, can modify the pre-recorded fingerprint information, thereby increasing the flexibility of the atomizing device. Furthermore, in the charging mode, the control module 101 remains in a sleep state and cannot heat the cartridge 107, which further increases the safety of the atomizing device.

[0133] Example 4

[0134] like Figure 8 The diagram shown is a control block diagram of the fingerprint recognition-enabled atomizing device control system of this embodiment. The fingerprint recognition-enabled atomizing device control system of this embodiment can implement a control method with the same or similar process and function as that of Embodiment 2, and optionally implement a control method with the same or similar process and function as that of Embodiment 3. The fingerprint recognition-enabled atomizing device control system of this embodiment includes a suction action monitoring module 401, an unlock status judgment module 402, a fingerprint information recognition module 403, and an unlock module 404; wherein:

[0135] The suction action monitoring module 401 is used to monitor the first suction action in real time and generate a trigger signal in response to the first suction action. Specifically, the suction action monitoring module 401 includes a microphone component, a comparison submodule, a timing submodule, a counting submodule, and a trigger signal generation submodule. The microphone component can detect the airflow value flowing over it in real time. The comparison submodule has a preset airflow threshold stored in it. The comparison submodule can compare the airflow value detected by the microphone component in real time with the preset airflow threshold. When the airflow value is greater than or equal to the preset airflow threshold, it outputs a high level to trigger the timing submodule to start timing. When the cumulative time counted by the timing submodule exceeds a second preset time interval, it triggers the counting submodule to increment the number of times the microphone component is triggered by one, and outputs the total number of times the microphone component is triggered by one within a first preset time interval. When the total number of times meets a first trigger condition, it controls the trigger signal generation submodule to generate a corresponding trigger signal.

[0136] The unlocking state determination module 402 is used to determine whether the atomizing device is in an unlocked state based on the trigger signal. Specifically, the unlocking state determination module 402 includes a trigger signal receiving submodule, a flag bit reading submodule, a flag bit storage submodule, and a state generation submodule. The trigger signal receiving submodule receives the trigger signal sent by the trigger signal generation submodule and triggers the flag bit reading submodule to read the current flag bit from the flag bit storage submodule. The flag bit storage submodule stores the current flag bit of the atomizing device. The flag bit includes an unlock flag bit and a lock flag bit. That is, when the atomizing device is in an unlocked state, the flag bit storage submodule stores the unlock flag bit; when the atomizing device is in a locked state, the flag bit storage submodule stores the lock flag bit. After the flag bit reading submodule reads the corresponding flag bit, it sends the flag bit to the state generation submodule. The state generation submodule generates the corresponding state of the atomizing device (i.e., unlocked state or locked state) based on the flag bit.

[0137] The fingerprint information recognition module 403 is used to collect and match the user's fingerprint information when the atomizing device is in a locked state. Specifically, the fingerprint information recognition module 403 includes a preset fingerprint information storage submodule, a fingerprint information acquisition submodule, a fingerprint feature value extraction submodule, and a feature matching submodule. The preset fingerprint information storage submodule stores preset fingerprint information, which includes a preset number of fingerprint feature values. The fingerprint information acquisition submodule can collect the user's fingerprint information from multiple angles. The fingerprint feature value extraction submodule is used to extract fingerprint feature values ​​from the fingerprints collected by the fingerprint information acquisition submodule. The feature matching submodule matches the preset number of fingerprint feature values ​​stored in the preset fingerprint information storage submodule with the collected fingerprint feature values ​​of the current user based on the fingerprint feature values ​​of the current user extracted by the fingerprint feature value extraction submodule.

[0138] The unlocking module 404 is used to unlock the atomizing device when the fingerprint information is successfully matched, thereby increasing the difficulty of unlocking the atomizing device and improving the security of using the atomizing device.

[0139] As a preferred embodiment, such as Figure 9 As shown, the fingerprint recognition atomizing device control system of this embodiment also includes an initialization module 405. The initialization module 405 can set the preset fingerprint information of the atomizing device and activate the atomizing device when it is used for the first time.

[0140] As a preferred embodiment, such as Figure 10 As shown, the fingerprint recognition-enabled atomizing device control system of this embodiment further includes a fingerprint information modification module 406, which can modify the preset fingerprint information. Specifically, the suction action monitoring module 401 can also be used to monitor the second suction action in real time, so that the fingerprint information modification module 406 can modify the preset fingerprint information based on the second suction action, thereby increasing the flexibility of using the atomizing device.

[0141] The fingerprint recognition-based cigarette lighting control method of this embodiment utilizes airflow to trigger the original microphone component inside the atomizing device, thereby triggering the unlocking recognition of the atomizing device without adding to the internal structure of the atomizing device. Furthermore, by using a fingerprint information recognition module 403 to identify and match the user's fingerprint information to unlock the atomizing device, the difficulty of unlocking the atomizing device is increased, thereby increasing the safety of using the atomizing device and preventing teenagers or children from coming into contact with or accidentally inhaling electronic cigarettes.

[0142] As another embodiment of the present invention, a computer storage medium is also provided, the computer storage medium storing computer-executable instructions, which, when called and executed by a processor, cause the processor to implement the atomizing device control method as described in Embodiments 2 and 3.

Claims

1. A method for controlling an atomizing device, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: The system monitors the first inhalation action in real time and generates a trigger signal in response to the first inhalation action. Specifically, it monitors whether the first inhalation action occurs via a microphone component, which triggers the atomizing device to power on when an inhalation action occurs. The system also detects the number of times the microphone component of the atomizing device is triggered to power on within a first preset time interval. When the number of triggers within the first preset time interval meets a first trigger condition, the first inhalation action is successfully identified, and the control module of the atomizing device changes from a first state (when the microphone component is not triggered to power on) to a second state (when the microphone component is triggered to power on). Otherwise, the control module of the atomizing device remains in the first state. In response to the trigger signal, it is determined whether the atomizing device is in an unlocked state. When the atomizing device is in an unlocked state, the atomizing device is controlled to start normally; otherwise, the user's fingerprint information is obtained. The acquired fingerprint information is matched with preset fingerprint information. If the match is successful, the atomizing device is unlocked; otherwise, the atomizing device is not unlocked. The control method further includes the following steps: unlocking the atomizing device and controlling the atomizing device to connect to an external power source, monitoring the second suction action in real time, and modifying the preset fingerprint information in response to the second suction action, wherein this step includes: The atomizing device is unlocked based on the original preset fingerprint information; Connect the unlocked atomizing device to an external power source to put the atomizing device into charging mode. In charging mode, the control module remains in sleep mode and cannot heat the e-liquid cartridge. The number of times the microphone component of the atomizing device is triggered to power-on within a third preset time interval is detected in real time. When the number of times the device is triggered to power-on within the third preset time interval meets the second triggering condition, the second suction action is successfully recognized. In response to the second suction action, a fingerprint information modification prompt is triggered; Enter new fingerprint information according to the fingerprint information modification prompts; Acquire the newly entered fingerprint information and determine whether the new fingerprint information has been successfully entered. If the entry is successful, continue to the subsequent steps; otherwise, return to re-enter the new fingerprint information. The new fingerprint information is stored and overwritten with the original preset fingerprint information to form a new preset fingerprint information.

2. The atomizing device control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Before the step of real-time monitoring of the first suction action and generating a trigger signal in response to the first suction action, the method further includes the following steps: Determine whether preset fingerprint information exists. If preset fingerprint information does not exist, acquire and store the preset fingerprint information.

3. The atomizing device control method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The step of determining whether preset fingerprint information exists, and acquiring and storing preset fingerprint information when no preset fingerprint information exists, includes the following sub-steps: In response to the cartridge installation action, the preset fingerprint information is read; Determine whether the preset fingerprint information has been successfully read. If successful, wait for the first suction action; otherwise, trigger the fingerprint information enrollment prompt. Enter your fingerprint information according to the fingerprint information entry prompts; Acquire the entered fingerprint information and determine whether the fingerprint information has been successfully entered. If the fingerprint information is successfully entered, store the fingerprint information to form the preset fingerprint information; otherwise, re-enter the fingerprint information. Based on the preset fingerprint information, the atomizing device is activated, and the first suction action is awaited.

4. The atomizing device control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The counting method for the number of times the microphone component is triggered to power on is as follows: The microphone component detects the airflow value in real time based on an airflow sensor. When the airflow value is greater than a preset airflow threshold, the microphone component outputs a high level. When the duration of the high level output by the microphone component exceeds a second preset time interval, the number of times the power is triggered is incremented by one. Otherwise, the microphone component outputs a low level, does not trigger the atomizing device to power on, and the number of times the power is triggered remains unchanged.

5. A control system for an atomizing device based on the control method for an atomizing device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, include: The suction action monitoring module is used to monitor the first suction action in real time and generate a trigger signal in response to the first suction action. The unlock status determination module is used to determine whether the atomizing device is in an unlocked state based on the trigger signal. The fingerprint information recognition module is used to collect and match the user's fingerprint information when the atomizing device is in a locked state; as well as The unlocking module is used to unlock the atomizing device when the fingerprint information is successfully matched.

6. An atomizing device based on the atomizing device control method according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, include: The storage module is used to store preset fingerprint information; The suction module is used to monitor the suction action of the atomizing device and generate a trigger signal in response to the suction action. The control module is used to determine whether the atomizing device is unlocked based on the trigger signal, and to generate a heating command when the atomizing device is unlocked, and to generate a fingerprint recognition command when the atomizing device is not unlocked. The fingerprint recognition module is used to collect and recognize the user's fingerprint information according to the fingerprint recognition command, match the fingerprint information with preset fingerprint information, and unlock the atomizing device when the fingerprint information matches the preset fingerprint information successfully. A switch control module is used to control the connection of the vapor cartridge of the atomizing device according to the heating command; as well as The battery module is used to supply power to the storage module, suction module, control module, fingerprint recognition module, and switch control module.

7. A computer storage medium having an executable computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When the computer program is executed by the processor, it implements the atomizing device control method as described in any one of claims 1-4.

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