Atomizer control method and device, atomizer and storage medium

Abstract

The application discloses an atomizer control method and device, an atomizer and a storage medium. The method comprises the following steps: in the case that the operation mode of the atomizer is a working mode, if a puffing action for the atomizer is monitored and / or an opening operation of a switch for the atomizer is monitored, the atomizer is controlled to heat; in the case that the operation mode is a deep sleep mode, if the opening operation of the switch is monitored, the atomizer is controlled to enter a wake-up mode; and in the case that the operation mode is the wake-up mode, if the puffing action for the atomizer is monitored, the atomizer is controlled to heat. Through the method, the occurrence of a safety hazard caused by accidental touch of the switch when the heating of the atomizer is determined only by the switch is reduced, the safety of the atomizer is improved, and thus the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic atomization technology, and more specifically, to an atomizer control method, device, atomizer, and storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of electronic technology, electronic atomization technology has emerged. Electronic atomization technology refers to the process of atomizing a substrate into an aerosol using an electronic atomization device, so that users can use the atomized aerosol.

[0003] Currently, electronic atomizing devices are usually equipped with a switch. Users can press the switch, and the electronic atomizing device controls the heating wire of the electronic atomizing device to heat up, thereby heating the matrix in the electronic atomizing device to produce aerosol.

[0004] However, existing electronic atomization devices have safety hazards, resulting in a poor user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide an atomizer control method, device, atomizer, and storage medium to address the safety hazards of electronic atomization devices.

[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide an atomizer control method, the method comprising:

[0007] Obtain the atomizer's operating mode;

[0008] When the operating mode is in working mode, if a suction action is detected on the atomizer and / or an on / off operation is detected on the atomizer, the atomizer is controlled to heat up. The working mode is a mode in which all modules in the atomizer can work normally.

[0009] When the operating mode is in deep sleep mode, if an operation to turn on the switch is detected, the atomizer is controlled to enter wake-up mode. In deep sleep mode, the switch is in working state, and in wake-up mode, the microphone used to monitor the inhalation action is in working state.

[0010] When the operating mode is in wake-up mode, if a suction action is detected on the atomizer, the atomizer will be heated.

[0011] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide an atomizer control device, the device comprising:

[0012] The acquisition module is used to acquire the operating mode of the atomizer;

[0013] The heating module is used to control the heating of the atomizer when the operating mode is working mode and a suction action against the atomizer is detected and / or an on / off operation against the atomizer is detected. The operating mode is a mode in which all modules in the atomizer can work normally.

[0014] The first switching module is used to control the atomizer to enter the wake-up mode when the switch is detected to be turned on while the operating mode is deep sleep mode. In deep sleep mode, the switch is in the working state, and in wake-up mode, the microphone used to monitor the inhalation action is in the working state.

[0015] The second switching module is used to control the atomizer to heat up when the atomizer is detected in the wake-up mode.

[0016] In one embodiment, the heating module is further configured to control the atomizer to stop heating if no vaping action is detected for the atomizer within a first time period after the atomizer is controlled to heat up; and to control the atomizer to enter a shallow sleep mode if no vaping action is detected for the atomizer within a second time period after the atomizer is controlled to stop heating up. The shallow sleep mode is in which the microphone and / or switch used to monitor vaping action are in a working state.

[0017] In one embodiment, the heating module is further configured to control the atomizer to enter a deep sleep mode if no suction action is detected for the atomizer and / or no on / off operation is detected for the atomizer within a third period after the atomizer enters a shallow sleep mode, and the third period is longer than the second period.

[0018] In one embodiment, the heating module is further configured to control the atomizer to heat up when the operating mode is a shallow sleep mode, if a vaping action against the atomizer is detected and / or an on / off operation of the atomizer switch is detected. The shallow sleep mode is when the microphone used to monitor the vaping action and the switch are in the working state.

[0019] In one embodiment, the heating module is further configured to, when the operating mode is shallow sleep mode, control the atomizer to heat if no suction action is detected for the atomizer and an on / off operation is detected; control the atomizer to stop heating if no suction action is detected for the atomizer within a fourth time period after controlling the atomizer to heat; and control the atomizer to enter deep sleep mode if no suction action is detected for the atomizer within a fifth time period after the atomizer enters shallow sleep mode, wherein the fifth time period is longer than the fourth time period.

[0020] In one embodiment, the device further includes a first control module, configured to, when the operating mode is wake-up mode and within a sixth time period after the atomizer enters wake-up mode, monitor the opening operation of the switch and monitor the inhalation action of the atomizer; if the time after the atomizer enters wake-up mode reaches a seventh time period and no inhalation action of the atomizer is detected, control the atomizer to enter a deep sleep mode, wherein the seventh time period is longer than the sixth time period.

[0021] In one embodiment, the device further includes a second control module for controlling the atomizer to enter a deep sleep mode if no suction action or on / off operation is detected for the atomizer within an eighth time period after the atomizer is in wake-up mode.

[0022] Thirdly, embodiments of this application also provide an atomizer, including:

[0023] One or more processors;

[0024] Memory;

[0025] One or more applications, wherein the applications are stored in memory and configured to be executed by one or more processors, and the applications are configured to perform methods as described in any of the first aspects.

[0026] Fourthly, embodiments of this application also provide a computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that the computer-readable storage medium stores program code, which can be called by a processor to execute the method as described in any of the first aspects.

[0027] This application provides an atomizer control method, device, atomizer, and storage medium. When the atomizer is in working mode, it determines whether to heat the atomizer by monitoring both the on / off operation of the switch and / or the inhalation action. When the atomizer is in wake-up mode, it monitors the inhalation action to determine whether to heat the atomizer. This reduces the safety hazards caused by accidental switch activation when heating the atomizer is determined solely by the switch, improving the safety of the atomizer and thus enhancing the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0028] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0029] Figure 1A flowchart of an atomizer control method according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0030] Figure 2 A flowchart of an atomizer control method according to yet another embodiment of this application is shown;

[0031] Figure 3 A flowchart of an atomizer control method according to another embodiment of this application is shown;

[0032] Figure 4 A flowchart of an atomizer control method according to another embodiment of this application is shown;

[0033] Figure 5 A flowchart illustrating the operation mode switching process of an atomizer according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0034] Figure 6 A block diagram of an atomizer control device according to one embodiment of this application is shown;

[0035] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of an atomizer according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0036] Figure 8 A structural block diagram of a computer-readable storage medium provided in an embodiment of this application is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0037] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention can be practiced in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0038] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0039] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0040] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0041] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0042] The atomizer provided in this invention is used to heat an aerosol-generating matrix to produce an aerosol for user use. The heating method can be convection, conduction, radiation, or a combination thereof (selected according to the actual protection scheme). The aerosol-generating matrix can be in the form of a liquid, gel, paste, or solid (selected according to the actual protection scheme). When the aerosol-generating matrix is ​​solid, it can be in the form of pulverized, granulated, powdered, granular, strip-shaped, or flake-shaped solid (selected according to the actual protection scheme). The aerosol-generating matrix includes, but is not limited to, materials used for medical, health, and cosmetic purposes. For example, the aerosol-generating matrix may be a liquid medicine or oil (selected according to the actual protection scheme), or it may be plant-based materials, such as plant roots, stems, leaves, flowers, buds, and seeds (selected according to the actual protection scheme).

[0043] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 1This application illustrates a flowchart of an atomizer control method according to an embodiment of the present application. The method can be used in an atomizer and may include:

[0044] S110, Obtain the operating mode of the atomizer.

[0045] The atomizer's operating modes can include working mode, light sleep mode, deep sleep mode, and wake-up mode. Working mode is when all modules in the atomizer function normally. In working mode, the atomizer heats the aerosol-generating matrix within the atomizer to produce aerosol.

[0046] Shallow sleep mode is a mode in which the microphone and switch used to monitor vaping actions are active, while other modules are not. In some implementations, shallow sleep mode refers to a mode in which a first unrelated module in the atomizer is not active. This first unrelated module includes modules unrelated to the microphone and switch. The microphone is used to monitor vaping actions against the atomizer. When the microphone detects a user's vaping action, it sends a trigger signal to notify the atomizer that the user has triggered a vaping action. For example, the first unrelated module may include modules on the atomizer's circuit board other than the microphone, switch, atomizer processor (which may be an MCU), and watchdog timer used to monitor vaping actions against the atomizer. That is, in shallow sleep mode, only the microphone, switch, atomizer processor, and watchdog timer are active, and the atomizer as a whole is in a low-power state. The watchdog timer is a module used for timing, for example, it can be used to monitor the duration of shallow sleep mode.

[0047] Specifically, when the microphone detects airflow, it determines that the user has initiated a suction action on the atomizer.

[0048] The switch can be a virtual or physical button. Users can press and hold the switch to activate the atomizer, causing it to heat up. Stopping pressing the switch indicates the user has stopped activating the atomizer.

[0049] Wake-up mode refers to a mode where the microphone used to monitor inhalation is active, while other modules are not. In one implementation, wake-up mode means that a second unrelated module in the atomizer is not active. This second unrelated module includes modules unrelated to the microphone. Specifically, the second unrelated module can include all modules on the atomizer's circuit board except for the microphone, atomizer processor, and watchdog timer used to monitor inhalation. In other words, in wake-up mode, only the microphone, atomizer processor, and watchdog timer are active, while the atomizer as a whole is in a low-power state.

[0050] Deep sleep mode is a mode in which the switch is active, and other modules can be inactive. As one implementation, deep sleep mode refers to a mode in which a third unrelated module in the atomizer is inactive. This third unrelated module includes modules unrelated to the switch. The third unrelated module can include all modules on the atomizer's circuit board except for the switch and the atomizer processor. In other words, in deep sleep mode, only the switch and the atomizer processor are active, and the atomizer as a whole is in a state of extremely low power consumption.

[0051] S120. When the operating mode is working mode, if a suction action targeting the atomizer is detected and / or an on / off operation targeting the atomizer is detected, control the atomizer to heat up.

[0052] In this application, if a suction action is detected on the atomizer, MIC_WORK is set to 1 to indicate that a suction action has been detected. If an operation to turn on the switch is detected, KEY_WORK is set to 1 to indicate that an operation to press the switch has been detected.

[0053] When the operating mode is in working mode:

[0054] If MIC_WORK=1 and KEY_WORK=1, it is determined that the atomizer can be heated. HEAT_ALLOWN is set to 1, the working mode is maintained, and the atomizer is heated. At this time, it can also be determined whether the switch is stuck. If the switch is stuck, KEY_STICK is set to 1, and in subsequent control processes, the switch opening operation is ignored, and the determination is made only by monitoring the inhalation action.

[0055] When MIC_WORK=1 and KEY_WORK=0, it is determined that the atomizer can be heated, HEAT_ALLOWN is set to 1 (indicating that heating is allowed), the working mode is maintained, and the atomizer is heated;

[0056] When MIC_WORK=0 (indicating no suction action is detected) and KEY_WORK=1, it is determined that the atomizer can be heated. HEAT_ALLOWN is set to 1 to maintain the working mode and heat the atomizer.

[0057] S130. When the operating mode is deep sleep mode, if an operation to turn on the switch is detected, control the atomizer to enter wake-up mode.

[0058] S140. When the operating mode is wake-up mode, if a suction action is detected on the atomizer, control the atomizer to heat up.

[0059] When the operating mode is in deep sleep mode, if an on operation to turn on the switch is detected, the atomizer is controlled to enter wake-up mode, and the atomizer continues to monitor whether a suction action has occurred in wake-up mode. If a suction action has been detected in the atomizer, the atomizer is controlled to heat up.

[0060] In deep hibernation mode:

[0061] When MIC_WORK=0 and KEY_WORK=1, HEAT_ALLOWN=0 is determined, heating of the atomizer is not allowed, and the atomizer is controlled to enter wake-up mode.

[0062] When MIC_WORK=0 and KEY_WORK=0, HEAT_ALLOWN=0, heating the atomizer is not allowed, and the atomizer is kept in deep sleep mode.

[0063] When the operating mode is wake-up mode:

[0064] When MIC_WORK=1 and KEY_WORK=1, it is determined that the atomizer can be heated. HEAT_ALLOWN is set to 1, the atomizer is controlled to enter the working mode, and the atomizer is heated.

[0065] When MIC_WORK=1 and KEY_WORK=0, it is determined that the atomizer can be heated. HEAT_ALLOWN is set to 1, the atomizer is controlled to enter the working mode, and the atomizer is heated.

[0066] As one implementation, after obtaining the operating mode of the atomizer, the method further includes: when the operating mode is a shallow sleep mode, if a vaping action against the atomizer is detected and / or an on / off operation against the atomizer is detected, the atomizer is controlled to heat up. The shallow sleep mode is when the microphone used to monitor the vaping action and the switch are in the working state.

[0067] In shallow hibernation mode;

[0068] When MIC_WORK=1 and KEY_WORK=1, it is determined that the atomizer can be heated. Setting HEAT_ALLOWN to 1 can control the atomizer to operate in the specified mode and heat the atomizer.

[0069] When MIC_WORK=1 and KEY_WORK=0, it is determined that the atomizer can be heated. Setting HEAT_ALLOWN to 1 can control the atomizer to operate in the specified mode and heat the atomizer.

[0070] When MIC_WORK=0 and KEY_WORK=1, it is determined that the atomizer can be heated. Setting HEAT_ALLOWN to 1 can control the atomizer to operate in the specified mode and heat the atomizer.

[0071] When MIC_WORK=0 and KEY_WORK=0, it is determined that the atomizer will not be heated. HEAT_ALLOWN is set to 0. At this time, KEY_STICK can be set to 0 (indicating that the switch is not stuck) and the atomizer can be controlled to enter shallow sleep mode.

[0072] When MIC_WORK=0 and KEY_WORK=1, and KEY_STICK=1 (indicating the switch is stuck), heating atomization is definitely not allowed, and HEAT_ALLOWN is set to 0, indicating that the switch is in a false trigger state. At this time, if the microphone does not detect any inhalation within a certain period of time in shallow sleep mode, the atomizer is controlled to enter deep sleep mode;

[0073] When MIC_WORK=0 and KEY_WORK=0, HEAT_ALLOWN=0 (meaning heating is not allowed), the atomizer is not allowed to be heated. If the microphone does not detect any inhalation within a certain period of time in shallow sleep mode, the atomizer is controlled to enter deep sleep mode.

[0074] In this embodiment, when the atomizer is in working mode, the decision to heat the atomizer is made by monitoring both the on / off operation of the switch and / or the inhalation action. When the atomizer is in wake-up mode, the decision to heat the atomizer is made solely by monitoring the inhalation action. This reduces the safety risks caused by accidental switch activation when heating is determined solely by the switch, improving atomizer safety and ultimately enhancing the user experience.

[0075] Furthermore, in this application, the atomizer does not require additional electronic circuitry, thus avoiding increased hardware costs and enabling a wide range of applications. Even in the event of serious problems such as switch malfunction, damage, or jamming, this solution allows the atomizer to continue operating normally by monitoring the inhalation action, without any impact on the user experience.

[0076] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 2 This illustration shows a flowchart of an atomizer control method according to another embodiment of this application. The method can be used in an atomizer and may include:

[0077] S210, Obtain the operating mode of the atomizer.

[0078] S220. When the operating mode is working mode, if a suction action targeting the atomizer is detected and / or an on / off operation targeting the atomizer is detected, control the atomizer to heat up.

[0079] The descriptions of S210-S220 are the same as those of S110-S120 above, and will not be repeated here.

[0080] S230. If no suction action is detected on the atomizer within the first time period after the atomizer is heated, the atomizer is stopped from heating.

[0081] The first duration can be set according to requirements; for example, the first duration can be 2 seconds or 3 seconds.

[0082] When MIC_WORK=0 and KEY_WORK=1, HEAT_ALLOWN=1 is set, meaning the atomizer is controlled to heat up. If no inhalation is detected in the microphone within the first hour after the atomizer starts heating, it indicates that the switch was accidentally activated by the user. Therefore, if MIC_WORK remains 0 within the first hour, atomizer heating stops. This prevents accidental activation and continuous atomizer heating, thus avoiding potential safety hazards.

[0083] If the heating switch is stuck and remains in the on state, and MIC_WORK remains equal to 0 within the first time period, it can be determined that the switch is stuck. You can stop heating the atomizer and set KEY_STICK to 1.

[0084] It should be noted that, in the embodiments of this application, a watchdog timer can be used to time each duration (e.g., each duration from the first duration to the eighth duration in the embodiments of this application).

[0085] S240. If no suction action is detected on the atomizer within the second time period after the atomizer stops heating, the atomizer is controlled to enter a shallow sleep mode.

[0086] If no vaping action is detected within a second time period after the atomizer stops heating, MIC_WORK is set to 0, and the atomizer enters a shallow sleep mode to save energy. This second time period can be 2 seconds or 3 seconds.

[0087] S250: If no vaping action is detected on the atomizer and / or no on / off operation is detected on the atomizer within three hours after the atomizer enters shallow sleep mode, the atomizer will enter deep sleep mode.

[0088] If no vaping action is detected within the third time interval after the atomizer enters shallow sleep mode, MIC_WORK is set to 0, and the atomizer is then switched to deep sleep mode to further conserve energy. The third time interval is longer than the second time interval and can be either 10 seconds or 15 seconds.

[0089] 260. When the operating mode is wake-up mode, if a suction action is detected on the atomizer, control the atomizer to heat up.

[0090] S270. When the operating mode is deep sleep mode, if an operation to turn on the switch is detected, the atomizer is controlled to enter wake-up mode.

[0091] The descriptions of S260-S270 are the same as those of S130-S140 above, and will not be repeated here.

[0092] In this embodiment, when the operating mode is the working mode, if no suction action is detected on the atomizer during the first time period after the atomizer is controlled to heat up, the atomizer is controlled to stop heating; this avoids safety hazards caused by accidental touch. At the same time, if no suction action is detected on the atomizer during the second time period after the atomizer is controlled to stop heating, the atomizer is controlled to enter a shallow sleep mode, saving the atomizer's energy consumption. If no suction action is detected on the atomizer during the third time period after the atomizer is controlled to enter a deep sleep mode, the atomizer is controlled to enter a deep sleep mode, further saving energy consumption and improving the atomizer's battery life and user experience.

[0093] At the same time, even if the user does not turn off the atomizer, the atomizer can automatically enter deep sleep mode and shut down, completely eliminating the problem of accidental firing caused by accidental button touch when the user puts the electronic atomizer down or carries it.

[0094] Please see Figure 3 , Figure 3 A flowchart of an atomizer control method according to another embodiment of this application is shown. The method can be used in an atomizer and may include:

[0095] S310: Obtain the atomizer's operating mode information.

[0096] S320. When the operating mode is shallow sleep mode, if a suction action targeting the atomizer is detected and / or an on / off operation targeting the atomizer is detected, control the atomizer to heat up.

[0097] The descriptions of S310-S320 are the same as those of S110-S140 above, and will not be repeated here.

[0098] S330: If no suction action is detected on the atomizer within the fourth time period after the atomizer is controlled to heat up, the atomizer is controlled to stop heating. If no suction action is detected on the atomizer after the atomizer has entered the shallow sleep mode for a fifth time period, the atomizer is controlled to enter the deep sleep mode. The fifth time period is longer than the fourth time period.

[0099] The fourth duration can be 2s or 3s, and the fifth duration can be 10s or 15s.

[0100] In shallow sleep mode, when MIC_WORK=0 and KEY_WORK=1, and KEY_STICK=0 and HEAT_ALLOWN=1, the atomizer is allowed to heat. If no vaping action is detected within the fourth time period, it indicates that the switch was accidentally activated by the user. When MIC_WORK is still equal to 0, the heating of the atomizer is immediately stopped. If no vaping action is detected after the atomizer has entered shallow sleep mode for the fifth time period, the atomizer is controlled to enter deep sleep mode.

[0101] S340. When the operating mode is wake-up mode, if a suction action is detected on the atomizer, control the atomizer to heat up.

[0102] S350: When the operating mode is in deep sleep mode, if an operation to turn on the switch is detected, the atomizer is controlled to enter wake-up mode.

[0103] The descriptions of S340-S350 are the same as those of S130-S140 above, and will not be repeated here.

[0104] In this embodiment, when the operating mode is in shallow sleep mode, if no suction action is detected on the atomizer within the third time period after the atomizer is heated, the atomizer is controlled to stop heating; thus avoiding safety hazards caused by accidental touch. At the same time, if no suction action is detected on the atomizer after the atomizer has entered shallow sleep mode for a fifth time, the atomizer is controlled to enter deep sleep mode, further saving energy and improving the atomizer's battery life and user experience.

[0105] Please see Figure 4 , Figure 4 A flowchart of an atomizer control method according to another embodiment of this application is shown. The method can be used in an atomizer and may include:

[0106] S410: Obtain the operating mode of the atomizer.

[0107] S420. When the operating mode is working mode, if a suction action targeting the atomizer is detected and / or an on / off operation targeting the atomizer is detected, control the atomizer to heat up.

[0108] The descriptions of S410-S420 are the same as those of S110-S120 above, and will not be repeated here.

[0109] S430. When the operating mode is wake-up mode, and within the sixth time after the atomizer enters wake-up mode, the opening operation of the switch is detected, and the inhalation action of the atomizer is detected; if the time after the atomizer enters wake-up mode reaches the seventh time and no inhalation action of the atomizer is detected, the atomizer is controlled to enter deep sleep mode, and the seventh time is greater than or equal to the sixth time.

[0110] The sixth duration can be 2s or 3s, and the seventh duration can be 2s or 3s.

[0111] In wake-up mode, when MIC_WORK=0 and KEY_WORK=1, HEAT_ALLOWN=0, heating of the atomizer is not allowed, and the atomizer remains in wake-up mode. Furthermore, the microphone monitors the inhalation action on the atomizer. If the atomizer has been in wake-up mode for seven hours and no inhalation action on the atomizer is detected, the atomizer is controlled to enter deep sleep mode to save energy.

[0112] S440: If no vaping action or switch-on operation is detected within eight hours after the atomizer is in wake-up mode, the atomizer is controlled to enter deep sleep mode.

[0113] The eighth duration can be 2s or 3s. When MIC_WORK=0 and KEY_WORK=0, HEAT_ALLOWN=0, heating the atomizer is not allowed. During the eighth duration, MIC_WORK=0 and KEY_WORK=0 are still controlled to enter the deep sleep mode.

[0114] S450: When the operating mode is wake-up mode, if a suction action is detected on the atomizer, control the atomizer to heat up.

[0115] S460: When the operating mode is in deep sleep mode, if an operation to turn on the switch is detected, the atomizer is controlled to enter wake-up mode.

[0116] The descriptions of S450-S460 are the same as those of S130-S140 above, and will not be repeated here.

[0117] In this embodiment, when the operating mode is wake-up mode, no suction action is detected on the atomizer. The atomizer is then controlled to enter deep sleep mode, thereby reducing the atomizer's energy consumption, saving energy, and improving the user experience.

[0118] Please see Figure 5 , Figure 5 A flowchart illustrating the operation mode switching process of an atomizer according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0119] When the atomizer is in working mode, if a suction action is detected, MIC_WORK is set to 1 and the working mode is maintained; if no suction action is detected for a period of time (e.g., within the first time period) (regardless of whether the switch is turned on or off), MIC_WORK is set to 0 and the atomizer enters a shallow sleep mode.

[0120] When the atomizer is in shallow sleep mode, if a suction action is detected, MIC_WORK is set to 1 and the atomizer enters working mode; if no suction action is detected for a period of time (e.g., within the fifth hour) (regardless of whether the switch is turned on or off), MIC_WORK is set to 0 and the atomizer enters deep sleep mode.

[0121] When the atomizer is in deep sleep mode, if the switch is turned on first and then the inhalation action is detected, MIC_WORK=1 is determined and the working mode is entered; if the switch is turned on first and then KEY_WORK=1 is determined and the wake-up mode is entered.

[0122] When the atomizer is in wake-up mode, if a suction action is detected, MIC_WORK is set to 1 and the atomizer enters working mode; if no suction action is detected for a period of time (e.g., within the seventh hour) (regardless of whether the switch is turned on or off), MIC_WORK is set to 0 and the atomizer enters deep sleep mode.

[0123] The atomizer switches its operating mode by monitoring the switch's activation and inhalation action. This allows the atomizer to work in different modes under varying conditions, improving both safety and energy efficiency. Seamless switching between multiple modes eliminates accidental triggering and ensures a smooth, uninterrupted inhalation experience, preventing delays and disruptions and enhancing the user experience.

[0124] Please see Figure 6 , Figure 6 This diagram illustrates a block diagram of an atomizer control device according to an embodiment of this application. The device 500 can be used in an atomizer and may include:

[0125] Module 510 is used to acquire the operating mode of the atomizer;

[0126] The heating module 520 is used to control the heating of the atomizer when the operating mode is working mode and a suction action against the atomizer and / or an on / off operation against the atomizer is detected. The working mode is a mode in which all modules in the atomizer can work normally.

[0127] The first switching module 530 is used to control the atomizer to enter the wake-up mode when the operating mode is deep sleep mode and an operation to turn on the switch is detected. In deep sleep mode, the switch is in the working state, and in wake-up mode, the microphone used to monitor the inhalation action is in the working state.

[0128] The second switching module 540 is used to control the heating of the atomizer when the operating mode is wake-up mode and a suction action against the atomizer is detected.

[0129] In one embodiment, the heating module 520 is further configured to control the atomizer to stop heating if no vaping action is detected for the atomizer within a first period of time after the atomizer is controlled to heat; and to control the atomizer to enter a shallow sleep mode if no vaping action is detected for the atomizer within a second period of time after the atomizer is controlled to stop heating, wherein the shallow sleep mode is in the working state of the microphone and / or switch used to monitor the vaping action.

[0130] In one embodiment, the heating module 520 is further configured to control the atomizer to enter a deep sleep mode if no suction action is detected for the atomizer and / or no on / off operation is detected for the atomizer within a third period after the atomizer enters a shallow sleep mode, and the third period is longer than the second period.

[0131] In one embodiment, the first heating module 520 is further configured to control the atomizer to heat up when the operating mode is a shallow sleep mode, if a sucking action against the atomizer is detected and / or an opening operation of the switch against the atomizer is detected. The shallow sleep mode is when the microphone used to monitor the sucking action and the switch are in the working state.

[0132] In one embodiment, the heating module 520 is further configured to, when the operating mode is shallow sleep mode, control the atomizer to heat if no suction action is detected for the atomizer and an on operation for the switch is detected; control the atomizer to stop heating if no suction action is detected for the atomizer within a fourth time period after the atomizer is controlled to heat; and control the atomizer to enter deep sleep mode if no suction action is detected for the atomizer within a fifth time period after the atomizer enters shallow sleep mode, wherein the fifth time period is longer than the fourth time period.

[0133] In one embodiment, the device further includes a first control module, configured to, when the operating mode is wake-up mode and within a sixth time period after the atomizer enters wake-up mode, monitor the opening operation of the switch and monitor the inhalation action of the atomizer; if the time after the atomizer enters wake-up mode reaches a seventh time period and no inhalation action of the atomizer is detected, control the atomizer to enter a deep sleep mode, wherein the seventh time period is longer than the sixth time period.

[0134] In one embodiment, the device further includes a second control module for controlling the atomizer to enter a deep sleep mode if no suction action or on / off operation is detected for the atomizer within an eighth time period after the atomizer is in wake-up mode.

[0135] It should be noted that the device embodiments in this application correspond to the aforementioned method embodiments. The specific principles in the device embodiments can be found in the content of the aforementioned method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0136] Please see Figure 7 The diagram illustrates a structural block diagram of an atomizer 600 provided in an embodiment of this application. The atomizer 600 in this application may include one or more of the following components: a switch 640, a microphone 630, a processor 610, a memory 620, and one or more application programs. The one or more application programs may be stored in the memory 620 and configured to be executed by one or more processors 610. The one or more programs are configured to perform the methods described in the foregoing method embodiments.

[0137] The processor 610 may include one or more processing cores. The processor 610 connects to various parts within the atomizer 600 using various interfaces and lines, and performs various functions and processes data of the atomizer 600 by running or executing instructions, programs, code sets, or instruction sets stored in the memory 620, and by calling data stored in the memory 620. Optionally, the processor 610 may be implemented using at least one hardware form selected from Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), and Programmable Logic Array (PLA).

[0138] The memory 620 may include random access memory (RAM) or read-only memory (ROM). The memory 620 can be used to store instructions, programs, code, code sets, or instruction sets. The memory 620 may include a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area may store instructions for implementing an operating system, instructions for implementing at least one function (such as touch control, sound playback, image playback, etc.), and instructions for implementing the various method embodiments described below. The data storage area may also store data created by the atomizer 600 during use (such as the atomizer's operating mode).

[0139] Please see Figure 8 This diagram illustrates a structural block diagram of a computer-readable storage medium provided in an embodiment of this application. The computer-readable medium 700 stores program code that can be called by a processor to execute the methods described in the above method embodiments.

[0140] The computer-readable storage medium 700 may be an electronic memory such as flash memory, EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), EPROM, hard disk, or ROM. Optionally, the computer-readable storage medium 700 includes a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium. The computer-readable storage medium 700 has storage space for program code 710 that performs any of the method steps described above. This program code can be read from or written to one or more computer program products. The program code 710 may, for example, be compressed in a suitable form.

[0141] Other embodiments of this application will readily conceive of by those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the embodiments disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this application that follow the general principles of this application and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. It should be understood that this application is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this application is limited only by the appended claims.

[0142] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A method for controlling an atomizer, characterized in that, The method includes: Obtain the operating mode of the atomizer; When the operating mode is either working mode or shallow sleep mode, if a suction action is detected on the atomizer and / or an on / off operation of the atomizer switch is detected, the atomizer is controlled to heat up; the working mode is a mode in which all modules in the atomizer can work normally; the shallow sleep mode is a mode in which the microphone used to monitor the suction action and the switch are in working state, and in the shallow sleep mode, all modules in the atomizer except the microphone and the switch are not working. When the operating mode is deep sleep mode, if an opening operation of the switch is detected, the atomizer is controlled to enter wake-up mode; the deep sleep mode is a mode in which the switch is in the working state and all other modules in the atomizer except the switch are in the non-working state; the wake-up mode is a mode in which the microphone is in the working state and all other modules in the atomizer except the microphone are in the non-working state. When the operating mode is the wake-up mode, if a suction action is detected on the atomizer, the atomizer is controlled to heat up.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the operating mode is the working mode, if a suction action targeting the atomizer is detected and / or an on / off operation targeting the atomizer is detected, after controlling the atomizer to heat up, the method further includes: If no suction action is detected on the atomizer within the first time period after the atomizer is heated, the atomizer is controlled to stop heating. If no inhalation is detected within a second time period after the atomizer stops heating, the atomizer is controlled to enter a shallow sleep mode, wherein the microphone used to monitor inhalation and / or the switch are in the working state.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, After the atomizer stops heating, if no inhalation action is detected on the atomizer and / or no on / off operation is detected within a first time period, and the atomizer enters a shallow sleep mode, the method further includes: If no inhalation action is detected on the atomizer and / or no on / off operation is detected on the atomizer within a third time period after the atomizer is controlled to enter a deep sleep mode, and the third time period is longer than the second time period.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the operating mode is shallow sleep mode, if a suction action targeting the atomizer is detected and / or an on / off operation targeting the atomizer is detected, after controlling the atomizer to heat up, the method further includes: If no suction action is detected on the atomizer within four hours after the atomizer is heated, the atomizer is stopped from heating. If, after the atomizer has entered the shallow sleep mode for a period of five hours and no inhalation action is detected on the atomizer, the atomizer is controlled to enter the deep sleep mode, wherein the fifth duration is longer than the fourth duration.

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, After obtaining the operating mode of the atomizer, the method includes: When the operating mode is wake-up mode, and within the sixth time period after the atomizer enters the wake-up mode, the opening operation of the switch is detected, and the inhalation action of the atomizer is monitored. If the atomizer has been in the wake-up mode for a period of seven hours and no inhalation action is detected on the atomizer, the atomizer is controlled to enter the deep sleep mode, wherein the seventh duration is greater than or equal to the sixth duration.

6. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, After obtaining the operating mode of the atomizer, the method includes: If no inhalation action or switch activation is detected within eight hours after the atomizer enters the wake-up mode, the atomizer is controlled to enter the deep sleep mode.

7. An atomizer control device, characterized in that, The device includes: The acquisition module is used to acquire the operating mode of the atomizer; The heating module is used to control the heating of the atomizer when the operating mode is either working mode or shallow sleep mode, if a suction action is detected on the atomizer and / or an on / off operation of the atomizer switch is detected; the working mode is a mode in which all modules in the atomizer can work normally; the shallow sleep mode is a mode in which the microphone used to monitor the suction action and the switch are in working state, and in the shallow sleep mode, all modules in the atomizer except the microphone and the switch are not working. The first switching module is used to control the atomizer to enter the wake-up mode if an opening operation of the switch is detected when the operating mode is deep sleep mode; the deep sleep mode is a mode in which the switch is in the working state and all other modules in the atomizer except the switch are in the non-working state; the wake-up mode is a mode in which the microphone is in the working state and all other modules in the atomizer except the microphone are in the non-working state. The second switching module is used to control the atomizer to heat up when a suction action is detected on the atomizer while the operating mode is the wake-up mode.

8. An atomizer, characterized in that, include: One or more processors; Memory; One or more applications, wherein the one or more applications are stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or more applications being configured to perform the method as described in any one of claims 1-6.

9. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The computer-readable storage medium contains program code that can be invoked by a processor to execute the method as described in any one of claims 1-6.

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