Image output method and system for virtual reality

Abstract

An embodiment of the present invention provides a virtual reality device for providing a virtual reality image to a user, which may include a substrate made of a transparent material, a partition plate provided on a first surface of the substrate and forming a space between the substrate and a lens, and at least one lens provided on a first step of the partition plate; the diaphragm may include a plurality of steps that adjust a distance between the substrate and the lens.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The following embodiments relate to a technology for outputting images to a user, and more particularly to a technology for outputting images to a user using an aerosol generating device. Background Art

[0002] Recently, the demand for electronic cigarettes is gradually increasing. In addition, with the increasing demand for electronic cigarettes, electronic cigarette related functions are being continuously developed. In particular, related functions based on the types and characteristics of electronic cigarettes are being continuously developed. Summary of the invention

[0003] Problem that the invention aims to solve

[0004] One embodiment provides an image output system for virtual reality.

[0005] One embodiment provides a lens for providing virtual reality to a user.

[0006] Means used to solve problems

[0007] According to one embodiment, a virtual reality device is provided, comprising: a substrate of a transparent material, a partition arranged on a first surface of the substrate to form a space between the substrate and a lens, and at least one lens arranged on a first step of the partition; the partition comprises a plurality of steps for adjusting the distance between the substrate and the lens, and a first step with a large cross-sectional area among the plurality of steps of the partition comprises a second step with a small cross-sectional area inside.

[0008] The virtual reality device may further include a fixing member connected to the base plate or the partition plate, and used for fixing the virtual reality device to the face of the user.

[0009] The virtual reality device may further include a connecting portion connected to the substrate for connecting to an electronic device.

[0010] The electronic device may be a mobile communication terminal.

[0011] The connecting portion may be connected to the electronic device so that the second surface of the substrate is in contact with a display of the electronic device.

[0012] The substrate may be rotated relative to the electronic device around a connection axis of the connection portion so that the partition is located between the substrate and the electronic device.

[0013] In a state where the partition is located between the substrate and the electronic device, the aerosol generating device is disposed in an internal space of the connecting portion.

[0014] The virtual reality device may include: a battery, a cartridge containing an aerosol generating matrix, a coil that applies heat to the cartridge, a detection unit that detects the state of the aerosol generating device, a communication unit that sends the state information to an external device, and a control unit that controls the aerosol generating device; the control unit generates state information by detecting the state of the aerosol generating device through the detection unit, and sends the detected state information to the electronic device that is wirelessly connected to the aerosol generating device.

[0015] According to one embodiment, a virtual reality system is provided, which may include: an electronic device, an aerosol generating device, and a virtual reality device; the aerosol generating device generates status information by detecting the status of the aerosol generating device, and sends the detected status information to the electronic device wirelessly connected to the aerosol generating device, the electronic device generates a target image corresponding to the status information, and outputs the target image through a display of the electronic device, and the target image is transmitted to the user's eyes through the virtual reality device, thereby providing virtual reality to the user.

[0016] The aerosol generating device may include: a battery; a cartridge including an aerosol generating matrix; a coil that applies heat to the cartridge; a detection unit that detects the state of the aerosol generating device; a communication unit that sends the state information to an external device; and a control unit that controls the aerosol generating device.

[0017] The aerosol generating device may further comprise a magnet for attaching the aerosol generating device to a side of the electronic device.

[0018] The control unit may charge the battery by wireless charging when the aerosol generating device is attached to a side surface of the electronic device via the magnet.

[0019] The virtual reality device may include: a substrate of a transparent material, a partition, which is arranged on a first surface of the substrate to form a space between the substrate and the lens, and at least one lens, which is arranged on a first step of the partition; the partition includes a plurality of steps for adjusting the distance between the substrate and the lens, and a first step with a large cross-sectional area among the plurality of steps contains a second step with a small cross-sectional area inside.

[0020] The virtual reality device may further include a connecting portion connected to the substrate for connecting to an electronic device.

[0021] The connecting portion may be connected to the electronic device so that the second surface of the substrate is in contact with a display of the electronic device.

[0022] Effects of the Invention

[0023] A video output system for virtual reality can be provided.

[0024] A lens may be provided that provides virtual reality to a user. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 An image output system according to an embodiment is shown.

[0026] Figure 2 is a block diagram of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment.

[0027] Figure 3 is a block diagram of an aerosol generating device according to another example.

[0028] Figure 4 is a flowchart of a method for sending status information performed by an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment.

[0029] Figure 5 is a structural diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0030] Figure 6 is a flowchart of an image output method executed by an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0031] Figure 7 is a flow chart of a method for generating an image based on a calculated amount of smoke according to an example.

[0032] Figure 8 This is a flowchart of a method for generating a target image based on whether a user exhales according to an example.

[0033] Figures 9a to 9c is a structural diagram of a virtual reality device according to an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The description of the specific structure or function of the embodiment is for illustrative purposes only, and it can be implemented in different forms. Therefore, the actual implementation is not limited to the specific embodiment disclosed, and the scope of this specification includes all changes, equivalents and even substitutes within the technical ideas described by the embodiment.

[0035] Although the terms "first" or "second" may be used to describe different components, they should be interpreted as being used only to distinguish one component from other components. For example, the first component may be named the second component, and similarly, the second component may also be named the first component.

[0036] When it is stated that one component is “connected to” another component, it may be directly connected or in contact with the other component, or there may be other components between them.

[0037] In the absence of special instructions in the content, a single type expression may include the meaning of multiple types. In this specification, the terms "including" or "having" are used to express the existence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, accessories or combinations thereof recorded in the specification, and do not exclude the possibility of the existence or additional addition of at least one other feature, number, step, operation, component, accessory or combination thereof.

[0038] In the absence of other definitions, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the common meanings understood by those of ordinary skill in the art. Commonly used terms as defined in dictionaries should be understood as having the meanings in the relevant technical content and should not be interpreted as idealized or overly formalized meanings if they are not clearly defined in this specification.

[0039] In the following, the embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the description with reference to the accompanying drawings, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals regardless of the accompanying drawing numbers, and repeated descriptions are omitted.

[0040] Figure 1 An image output system according to an embodiment is shown.

[0041] According to one embodiment, the image output system 100 may include an electronic device 110, an aerosol generating device 120, and a virtual reality device 130. For example, the electronic device 110 may be a mobile communication terminal such as a smart phone. Figure 5 The electronic device 110 is described in detail. For example, the aerosol generating device 120 may be referred to as an electronic cigarette device or a cigarette stick. Figure 2 and Figure 3 The aerosol generating device 120 will be described in detail.

[0042] The user can smoke by inhaling the aerosol generated by the aerosol generating device 120. For example, the aerosol generating device 120 can generate aerosol using the substance in the liquid cartridge or solid cartridge in the aerosol generating device 120. The method of generating aerosol by the aerosol generating device 120 is not limited to the described embodiments.

[0043] According to one embodiment, the aerosol generating device 120 may generate user smoking information using various sensors in the aerosol generating device 120, and send the generated information to the electronic device 110. The electronic device 110 may generate an image corresponding to the received information. For example, the generated image may be an image for providing virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR) to the user.

[0044] According to one embodiment, the image output by the electronic device 110 can be transmitted to the user's eyes through the virtual reality device 130, and the user can experience virtual reality through the provided image. The virtual reality device 130 may include a substrate 130, a partition 134, and at least one lens 136, 138. For example, the substrate 130 may be a transparent material. For example, the partition 134 may be arranged on the first surface of the substrate 130, and may also include a plurality of steps for adjusting the distance between the substrate 130 and the lenses 136, 138. The interior of the first step with a large cross-sectional area among the multiple steps includes a second step with a relatively small cross-sectional area. For example, when 4 steps are included, the first step with the largest cross-sectional area includes the second step, the third step, and the fourth step in sequence. For example, the lenses 136, 138 may be arranged on the first step of the partition 134. For example, the lenses 136, 138 may be ultra-thin lenses.

[0045] According to an embodiment, the virtual reality device 130 may be manufactured in the form of a housing or an accessory of the electronic device 110 .

[0046] The structure of the virtual reality device 130 according to an example will be described in detail below with reference to FIG. 9 .

[0047] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 110 and the virtual reality device 130 may be combined into a head mounted device (HMD). The user may wear the virtual reality device 130 combined with the electronic device 110 on the head as an HMD.

[0048] For example, although the aerosol generating device 120 does not generate visible smoke (such as sidestream smoke), the user can visually observe the smoke through the virtual reality images provided by the electronic device 110 and the virtual reality device 130. The electronic device 110 can determine the inhalation state and the exhalation state during the smoking process through the aerosol generating device 120, and then generate and output images corresponding to the determined states.

[0049] The following will refer to Figures 2 to 8 The system 100 is described in detail.

[0050] Figure 2is a block diagram of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment.

[0051] According to one embodiment, the aerosol generating device 200 (such as the aerosol generating device 120) may include a housing 210, a detection unit 220, a replaceable cartridge 230, a coil 240, a battery 250, a communication unit 260, and a control unit 270. For example, the coil 240 may generate heat by powering the battery 250. The replaceable cartridge 82 may generate an aerosol using the heat generated by the coil 240. The user may inhale the generated aerosol through the opening 212. The substance in the replaceable cartridge 82 may be a liquid or a solid. The substance in the replaceable cartridge 82 may be an aerosol generating matrix. Furthermore, the substance in the replaceable cartridge 82 may be added with a variety of flavors such as tobacco fragrance and aroma.

[0052] According to an embodiment, the detection unit 220 may include at least one biosensor. For example, the biosensor may include one or more of a blood pressure sensor, an electrocardiogram sensor, and a blood oxygen saturation sensor. The biosensor may include any sensor that can measure a user's body signal, and is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. When the user holds the aerosol generating device 200, the user's body signal may be measured.

[0053] According to one embodiment, the detection unit 220 may include a sensor for measuring the body composition of the user. For example, the body composition may include skeletal muscle rate, basal metabolic rate, body water content, and body fat rate. The body composition of the user may be measured when the user holds the aerosol generating device 200.

[0054] According to an embodiment, the detection unit 220 may further include a suction sensor and a temperature sensor. In addition, the aerosol generating device 200 may also be made into a structure that can realize the inflow of external air and the outflow of internal gas.

[0055] According to an embodiment, the detection unit 220 may include a pressure sensor. For example, the pressure sensor may detect whether the user holds the opening of the aerosol generating device 200 with his mouth.

[0056] According to one embodiment, the detection unit 220 may include an infrared sensor. For example, the infrared sensor may use infrared rays to measure the distance between the aerosol generating device 200 and the user or electronic device (such as Figure 1 As another example, when the user holds the opening, the infrared sensor can measure the temperature by detecting the heat reflected in the mouth. As another example, when the user holds the opening, the infrared sensor can detect the blocked infrared rays. The aerosol generating device 200 or the electronic device 110 can determine the user's inhalation behavior and exhalation behavior based on whether the infrared rays are blocked.

[0057] According to an embodiment, the aerosol generating device 200 may detect the user's inhalation using one or more sensors of the detection unit 220, and generate inhalation information about the user's inhalation. For example, the inhalation information may include at least one of an average flow velocity of the airflow based on the user's inhalation behavior, a cross-sectional area of ​​a channel through which the airflow passes, and a duration of the inhalation resistance.

[0058] According to an embodiment, the detection unit 220 may include a carbon dioxide sensor for detecting the carbon dioxide concentration around the aerosol generating device. The carbon dioxide sensor measures the carbon dioxide concentration as state information. For example, when the user exhales, the value of the carbon dioxide sensor increases.

[0059] According to one embodiment, the battery 250 can provide the power required for the aerosol generating device 200 to operate. The battery 250 can supply power to heat the coil 240. In addition, the battery 250 can provide the power required for the other components in the aerosol generating device 200 (such as the detection unit 220, the communication unit 260, and the control unit 270) to operate. The battery 250 can be a rechargeable battery or a disposable battery. For example, the battery 94 can be a lithium polymer (LiPoly) battery, but is not limited thereto.

[0060] According to an embodiment, the communication unit 260 may include at least one component for communicating with other electronic devices. For example, the communication unit 260 may include a short-range communication unit and a wireless communication unit.

[0061] According to one embodiment, the control unit 270 may include at least one processor. The processor may be implemented as a plurality of logic gate arrays, or may be implemented as a combination of a general-purpose microprocessor and a memory, wherein the memory stores a program executable by the microprocessor. It is obvious to a person skilled in the art that the control unit may be other forms of hardware. The control unit 270 may control other structures of the aerosol generating device 200 (such as the detection unit 220 and the communication unit 260).

[0062] According to one embodiment, the aerosol generating device 200 may further include a magnet 280. For example, the aerosol generating device 200 may be attached to an electronic device (such as a Figure 1 When the aerosol generating device 200 is attached to the electronic device, the battery 250 can be wirelessly charged using the energy transmitted by the electronic device.

[0063] Figure 3 is a block diagram of an aerosol generating device according to another example.

[0064] According to one embodiment, the aerosol generating device 300 (eg Figure 1 The aerosol generating device 120 or Figure 2The aerosol generating device 200 includes a control unit 310, a detection unit 320, an output unit 330, a battery 340, a heater 350, a user input unit 360, a memory 370, and a communication unit 380. However, the internal structure of the aerosol generating device 300 is not limited to Figure 3 It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the aerosol generating device 300 can be designed to omit Figure 3 Some of the components shown may be further added.

[0065] The detection unit 320 can detect the state of the aerosol generating device 300 or the surrounding state of the aerosol generating device 300, and transmit the detected information to the control unit 310. The control unit 310 can control the aerosol generating device 300 based on the detected information to perform multiple functions, such as controlling the action of the heater 350, restricting smoking, determining whether to insert an aerosol generating substance (such as a cigarette cartridge, etc.), displaying a notification, etc.

[0066] The detection unit 320 may include at least one of a temperature sensor 322, an insertion detection sensor 324, and a suction sensor 326, but is not limited thereto. For example, the detection unit 320 may include the above reference Figure 2 The sensor of the detection unit 220 is described.

[0067] The temperature sensor 322 can detect the heating temperature of the heater 350 (or the aerosol generating material). The aerosol generating device 300 may include a separate temperature sensor to detect the temperature of the heater 350, or the heater 350 itself may be used as a temperature sensor. Alternatively, the temperature sensor 322 may be provided around the opening to monitor the temperature of the opening of the aerosol generating device 300.

[0068] The insertion detection sensor 324 can detect the insertion and / or removal of the aerosol generating substance. For example, the insertion detection sensor 324 can include at least one of a film sensor, a pressure sensor, a light sensor, a resistance sensor, a capacitance sensor, a detection sensor, and an infrared sensor, and can detect a signal change when the aerosol generating substance is inserted and / or removed.

[0069] The suction sensor 326 can detect the user's suction based on various physical changes in the airflow path or airflow channel. For example, the suction sensor 326 can detect the user's suction based on any one of temperature change, flow change, voltage change and pressure change.

[0070] In addition to the above-mentioned sensors (temperature sensor 322 to suction sensor 326), the detection unit 320 may further include at least one of a temperature / humidity sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a position sensor (such as GPS), a proximity sensor, and an RGB sensor (illuminance sensor). Since a person skilled in the art can intuitively infer the function of each sensor from the name, a detailed description is omitted.

[0071] The output unit 330 may output state information about the aerosol generating device 300 to the user. The output unit 330 may include at least one of a display unit 332, a tactile unit 334, and a sound output unit 336, but is not limited thereto. When the display unit 332 and the touch pad are stacked to form a touch screen, the display unit 332 may be used not only as an output device but also as an input device.

[0072] The display unit 332 can visually provide information about the aerosol generating device 300 to the user. For example, the information about the aerosol generating device 300 may include various information such as the charging / discharging state of the battery 340 of the aerosol generating device 300, the preheating state of the heater 350, the insertion / removal state of the aerosol generating article, or the use restriction state of the aerosol generating device 300 (for example, foreign matter is detected), and the display unit 332 can output the information to the outside. The display unit 332 may be, for example, a liquid crystal display panel (LCD), an organic light emitting display panel (OLED), etc. The display unit 332 may also be an LED light emitting element.

[0073] The haptic portion 334 may convert the electrical signal into a mechanical stimulation or an electrical stimulation to provide the user with tactile information about the aerosol generating device 300. For example, the haptic portion 334 may include a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0074] The sound output unit 336 may provide the user with information about the aerosol generating device 300 through sound. For example, the sound output unit 336 may convert an electrical signal into a sound signal and output it to the outside.

[0075] The battery 340 can provide the power required for the aerosol generating device 300 to operate. The battery 340 can supply power to heat the heater 350. In addition, the battery 340 can provide the power required for the other components in the aerosol generating device 300 (such as the detection unit 320, the output unit 330, the user input unit 360, the memory 370, and the communication unit 380) to operate. The battery 340 can be a rechargeable battery or a disposable battery. For example, the battery 340 can be a lithium polymer (LiPoly) battery, but is not limited thereto.

[0076] The heater 350 may receive power from the battery 340 to heat the aerosol generating material. For example, the heater 350 may be a low power consumption coil (e.g. Figure 2 Coil 240).

[0077] although Figure 3 Although not shown in the figure, the aerosol generating device 300 may further include a power conversion circuit (e.g., a DC / DC converter) that converts the power of the battery 340 and supplies it to the heater 350. In addition, when the aerosol generating device 300 generates aerosol by a detection heating method, the aerosol generating device 300 may further include a DC / AC converter that is used to convert the direct current of the battery 340 into alternating current.

[0078] The control unit 310, the detection unit 320, the output unit 330, the user input unit 360, the memory 370, and the communication unit 390 may receive power from the battery 340 to implement their functions. Figure 3 Not shown, a power conversion circuit, such as a low dropout (LDO) circuit or a voltage regulator circuit, which converts power from the battery 340 and supplies it to various components may also be included.

[0079] In one embodiment, the heater 350 may be made of any suitable resistive material. For example, suitable resistive materials may be metals or metal alloys including titanium, zirconium, tantalum, platinum, nickel, cobalt, chromium, hafnium, niobium, molybdenum, tungsten, tin, gallium, manganese, iron, copper, stainless steel, nickel-chromium, etc., but are not limited thereto. In addition, the heater 350 may be implemented as a metal heating wire, a metal heating plate provided with a conductive track, a ceramic heating element, etc., but are not limited thereto.

[0080] In another embodiment, the heater 350 may be a detection heating heater. For example, the heater 350 may include a heat-sensitive body that generates heat through a magnetic field applied by a coil, thereby heating the aerosol generating substance.

[0081] In one embodiment, the heater 350 may include a plurality of heaters. For example, the heater 350 may include a first heater for heating the first cartridge and a second heater for heating the second cartridge. The first cartridge and the second cartridge may contain different aerosol generating substances.

[0082] The user input unit 360 can receive information input by the user or output information to the user. For example, the user input unit 360 may include a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (contact capacitance type, pressure resistance film type, infrared detection type, surface ultrasonic conduction type, overall tension measurement type, piezoelectric effect type, etc.), a roller, a roller switch, etc., but is not limited thereto. Figure 3 Not shown in the figure, the aerosol generating device 300 may also include a connection interface such as a universal serial bus (USB) interface, and can be connected to other external devices through the USB interface to send and receive information, or to charge the battery 340.

[0083] The memory 370 is hardware for storing various data processed in the aerosol generating device 300, and can store data processed by the control unit 310 and data to be processed. The memory 370 is at least one storage medium selected from a flash memory type memory, a hard disk type memory, a multimedia card micro type memory, a card type memory (such as an SD or XD memory, etc.), a random access memory (RAM), a static random access memory (SRAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), a programmable read-only memory (PROM), a magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, and an optical disk. The memory 370 can store the actuation time of the aerosol generating device 300, the maximum number of puffs, the current number of puffs, at least one temperature curve, and the user's smoking pattern data.

[0084] The communication unit 380 may include at least one component for communicating with other electronic devices. For example, the communication unit 380 may include a short-range communication unit 382 and a wireless communication unit 384 .

[0085] The short-range wireless communication unit 382 includes a Bluetooth communication unit, a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication unit, a near field communication unit (Near Field Communication unit), a WLAN (Wi-Fi) communication unit, a Zigbee communication unit, an infrared (infrared Data Association, IrDA) communication unit, a WFD (Wi-Fi Direct) communication unit, an ultra wideband (UWB) communication unit, an Ant+ communication unit, etc., but is not limited to these.

[0086] The wireless communication unit 384 may include, but is not limited to, a cellular network communication unit, an Internet communication unit, a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN) communication unit, etc. The wireless communication unit 384 may use subscriber information (e.g., an International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) to confirm and authenticate the aerosol generating device 300 within the communication network.

[0087] The control unit 310 can control the overall operation of the aerosol generating device 300. In one embodiment, the control unit 310 may include at least one processor. The processor may be implemented as a plurality of logic gate arrays, or may be implemented as a combination of a general-purpose microprocessor and a memory, wherein the memory stores a program executable by the microprocessor. It is obvious to a person skilled in the art that the control unit may be implemented as other forms of hardware.

[0088] The control unit 310 may control the temperature of the heater 350 by controlling the power supply from the battery 340 to the heater 350. For example, the control unit 310 may control the power supply by controlling the switching of the switching element between the battery 340 and the heater 350. In another example, the heating integrated circuit may control the power supply to the heater 350 according to the control command of the control unit 310.

[0089] The control unit 310 can analyze the detection result of the detection unit 320 and control the subsequent processing to be performed. For example, the control unit 310 can control the power provided to the heater 350 according to the detection result of the detection unit 320 to start and stop the heater 350. For another example, the control unit 310 can control the amount of power provided to the heater 350 and the power supply time according to the detection result of the detection unit 320, so that the heater 350 is heated to a specified temperature or maintained at an appropriate temperature.

[0090] The control unit 310 may control the output unit 330 based on the result detected by the detection unit 320. For example, when the number of puffs counted by the puff sensor 326 reaches a preset number, the control unit 310 may inform the user through at least one of the display unit 332, the tactile unit 334, and the sound output unit 336 that the aerosol generating device 300 is about to stop.

[0091] In one embodiment, the control unit 310 may control the power supply time and / or power supply amount to the heater 350 according to the state of the aerosol generating article detected by the detection unit 320 .

[0092] Figure 4 is a flowchart of a method for sending status information performed by an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment.

[0093] The following steps 410 to 450 may be performed by an aerosol generating device (such as Figure 1 aerosol generating device 120, Figure 2 The aerosol generating device 200 or Figure 3 aerosol generating device 300).

[0094] Steps 410 to 440 are steps executed by the aerosol generating device to generate state information by detecting the state of the aerosol generating device.

[0095] In step 410, the aerosol generating device may detect that the power is turned on. Subsequently, the aerosol generating device may send status information indicating that the power is turned on to the electronic device (eg, Figure 1 electronic device 110) (step 450).

[0096] In step 420, the aerosol generating device may utilize a detection unit (e.g. Figure 2 The detection unit 220 or Figure 3 At least one sensor of the detection unit 320) detects the user's inhalation (ie, puff), and generates inhalation information about the inhalation as the state information.

[0097] According to one embodiment, in an aerosol generating device, when a preset portion (e.g., an opening or an end portion) of the aerosol generating device contacts the user's skin, a sensor (e.g., a pressure sensor, a temperature sensor, or an infrared sensor) may be used to detect inhalation. The pressure sensor may measure a pressure value as state information. The temperature sensor may measure a temperature value as state information. In another example, when a user generates an airflow in the aerosol generating device, the aerosol generating device may detect inhalation.

[0098] According to an embodiment, the inhalation information may include at least one of the average velocity of the airflow generated when the user inhales, the cross-sectional area of ​​the channel through which the airflow passes, and the duration of the inhalation resistance. The cross-sectional area of ​​the channel through which the airflow passes may be predetermined according to the aerosol generating device.

[0099] According to an embodiment, the inhalation information may include a calculated inhalation volume. For example, the aerosol generating device may calculate the inhalation volume based on the airflow velocity (or average flow velocity), the cross-sectional area of ​​the channel through which the airflow passes, and the duration of the inhalation resistance.

[0100] Next, the aerosol generating device may transmit the inhalation information to the electronic device (step 450).

[0101] In step 430, the aerosol generating device may detect the user's exhalation through the detection unit and generate exhalation information about the user's exhalation as state information. For example, when a preset part (e.g., an opening or an end) of the aerosol generating device separates after contacting the user's skin, the aerosol generating device may detect the exhalation. In another example, when the airflow generated in the aerosol generating device stops flowing due to the user or the airflow flows in the reverse direction, the aerosol generating device may detect the exhalation. As another example, when the aerosol generating device detects the sound of the user's exhalation using a microphone, the exhalation may be detected.

[0102] Next, the aerosol generating device may transmit the exhalation information to the electronic device (step 430).

[0103] The aerosol generating device may detect that the power is turned off in step 440. The aerosol generating device may then send status information indicating that the power is turned off to the electronic device (step 450).

[0104] According to an embodiment, when the power of the aerosol generating device is turned off, the connection between the aerosol generating device and the electronic device may be automatically released.

[0105] In step 450 , the aerosol generating device may send the generated status information to the electronic device.

[0106] According to one embodiment, when the power of the aerosol generating device is turned on, the aerosol generating device may continuously (for example, in a preset period) generate posture information of the aerosol generating device using at least one of an electromagnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyroscope sensor, and a position sensor. The aerosol generating device may send the posture information as status information to the electronic device.

[0107] Figure 5 is a structural diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0108] The electronic device 500 includes a communication unit 510, a processor 520, and a memory 530. For example, the electronic device 500 may be a reference Figure 1 An electronic device 110 is illustrated.

[0109] The communication unit 510 is connected to the processor 520 and the memory 530 to transmit and receive data. The communication unit 510 can be connected to other external devices to transmit and receive data. In the following, transmitting and receiving "A" means transmitting and receiving "information (information) or data representing A".

[0110] The communication unit 510 may be implemented as a circuit within the electronic device 500. For example, the communication unit 510 may include an internal bus and an external bus. As another example, the communication unit 510 may be a component that connects the electronic device 500 to an external device. The communication unit 510 may be an interface. The communication unit 510 may receive data from an external device and transmit data to the processor 520 and the memory 530.

[0111] The processor 520 processes the data received by the communication unit 510 and the data stored in the memory 530. A "processor" may be a data processing device implemented by hardware having a circuit having a physical structure for performing desired operations. For example, the desired operation may include a code or instructions contained in a program. For example, a data processing device implemented as hardware may include a microprocessor, a central processing unit, a processor core, a multi-core processor, a multiprocessor, an Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), and a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA).

[0112] The processor 520 is configured to execute computer-readable codes (eg, software) stored in a memory (eg, the memory 530 ) and instructions issued by the processor 520 .

[0113] The memory 530 stores data received by the communication unit 510 and data processed by the processor 520. For example, the memory 530 may store a program (or application program, software). The stored program may be a syntax set that is encoded to output an image and can be executed by the processor 520.

[0114] According to one aspect, the memory 530 may include one or more of a volatile memory, a non-volatile memory, and a random access memory (RAM), a flash memory, a hard disk drive, and an optical disk drive.

[0115] The memory 530 stores an instruction set (such as software) for operating the electronic device 500. The instruction set for operating the electronic device 500 is executed by the processor 520.

[0116] Next, we will refer to Figures 6 to 8 The communication unit 510 , the processor 520 , and the memory 530 are described in detail.

[0117] Figure 6 is a flowchart of an image output method executed by an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0118] The following steps 610 to 640 can be referred to above. Figure 5 The electronic device 500 (eg Figure 1 electronic device 110) is executed.

[0119] In step 610, the electronic device 500 may measure posture information of the electronic device 500. For example, the electronic device 500 may detect the posture information of the electronic device 500 using at least one of an acceleration sensor and a gyro sensor.

[0120] According to one embodiment, the measured posture information can be used to provide an image to the user. For example, when the electronic device 500 is connected to a virtual reality device (such as Figure 1 When the HMD is composed of a virtual reality device 130 (such as a virtual reality device 130), the electronic device 500 can be fixed to the user's head (or face), and the posture of the electronic device 500 refers to the user's view point. Since the virtual reality image provided to the user changes based on the user's perspective, the posture information of the electronic device 500 can be used to generate the image.

[0121] In step 620, the electronic device 500 can generate an aerosol from an aerosol generating device (such as Figure 1 aerosol generating device 120, Figure 2 The aerosol generating device 200 or Figure 3 The aerosol generating device 300) receives status information of the aerosol generating device.

[0122] According to an embodiment, the state information may be posture information of the aerosol generating device. For example, the posture information of the aerosol generating device may refer to the posture of the user holding the aerosol generating device. Based on the posture information of the aerosol generating device, the shape of the arm and hand of the user holding the aerosol generating device in the virtual reality may be changed. For example, the action of the user moving the aerosol generating device to the mouth or the action of the user holding the aerosol generating device in the mouth may be displayed in the virtual reality.

[0123] According to an embodiment, the state information may be inhalation information.

[0124] According to one aspect, the inhalation information may be information for determining whether the user holds the aerosol generating device with his mouth. For example, the inhalation information may be the temperature of the opening of the aerosol generating device measured by a temperature sensor. As another example, the inhalation information may be the distance between the electronic device 500 (or the user) and the aerosol generating device measured by an infrared sensor. As another example, the inhalation information may be the temperature value of the heat reflected in the mouth measured by an infrared sensor. As another example, the inhalation information may be used to indicate that an airflow is generated in the aerosol generating device.

[0125] According to another aspect, the inhalation information may include at least one of the average flow velocity of the airflow according to the user's inhalation, the cross-sectional area of ​​the channel through which the airflow passes, and the duration of the inhalation resistance. The cross-sectional area of ​​the channel through which the airflow passes can be predetermined according to the aerosol generating device. In addition, the inhalation information may include the calculated inhalation volume. For example, the inhalation volume can be calculated based on the airflow velocity (or average flow velocity), the cross-sectional area of ​​the channel through which the airflow passes, and the duration of the inhalation resistance.

[0126] According to an embodiment, before executing step 610, the inhalation volume and the exhalation volume may be measured by the aerosol generating device, and the measured inhalation volume and the exhalation volume may be stored in the electronic device 500. When the inhalation volume and the exhalation volume are pre-stored as initial values, the electronic device 500 does not calculate the inhalation volume and the exhalation volume in real time, but only determines whether the user inhales and exhales by the aerosol generating device.

[0127] According to one embodiment, the state information may be exhalation information. For example, the exhalation information may be information used to determine whether the user has removed the aerosol generating device from the mouth. For example, the exhalation information may be the temperature of the opening of the aerosol generating device measured by a temperature sensor. As another example, the exhalation information may be the distance between the electronic device 500 (or the user) and the aerosol generating device measured by an infrared sensor. As yet another example, the exhalation information may be the temperature value of the heat reflected by the mouth measured by an infrared sensor. As yet another example, the exhalation information may be used to indicate that there is no airflow in the aerosol generating device.

[0128] In addition, in addition to receiving exhalation information from the aerosol generating device, the electronic device 500 can also determine the user's exhalation through the sensor of the electronic device 500. For example, when the aerosol generating device disappears in the image captured by the camera, it is considered that the user puts down his arm, and the action is regarded as exhalation. As another example, when the measurement value of the carbon dioxide sensor of the electronic device 500 increases, it is determined that the user exhales. As another example, when the sound received by the microphone of the electronic device 500 corresponds to the sound of exhalation, it is determined that the user exhales.

[0129] In step 630 , the electronic device 500 may generate a target image corresponding to the status information.

[0130] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 500 may determine the viewpoint of the image to be generated based on the posture information of the electronic device 500. The viewpoint of the target image may correspond to the viewpoint of the user's eyes.

[0131] According to one embodiment, the electronic device 500 may determine the position and posture of the user's arm (or hand) and the aerosol generating device in the virtual environment based on the posture information of the aerosol generating device. For example, the electronic device 500 may generate a target image based on the viewpoint of the aerosol generating device and the image in the virtual environment. For example, when the user's line of sight is toward the aerosol generating device, a target image may be generated to display the aerosol generating device. For another example, when the user's line of sight is upward, the aerosol generating device is not displayed, but the target image is generated based on the virtual reality scene (such as the background) corresponding to the line of sight.

[0132] According to one embodiment, the object shape of the aerosol generating device in the target image may be changed. For example, the object shape of the aerosol generating device in the target image may be the same as the shape of the actual aerosol generating device. For another example, the object shape of the aerosol generating device may be a cigarette shape that is different from the actual aerosol generating device (e.g., an electronic cigarette).

[0133] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 500 may generate a target image based on the inhalation information. For example, during continuous inhalation, the generated target image may be a graphic effect of the tip of the aerosol generating device burning.

[0134] According to one embodiment, the electronic device 500 may generate a target image based on the exhalation information. For example, when starting to exhale, a target image of a user in virtual reality exhaling smoke (e.g., sidestream smoke) may be generated. The type of smoke, the amount of smoke, or the exhalation time may be determined based on at least one of the inhalation information and the exhalation information. For example, when the inhalation amount calculated based on the inhalation information increases, the amount of smoke and the duration may be increased. For another example, as the intensity of inhalation or exhalation increases, the smoke may be in a shape that diffuses farther. The exhalation intensity may be determined based on the exhalation sound detected by a microphone.

[0135] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 500 may determine the smoke type, smoke volume or time to be output based on the values ​​preset by the user. For example, the user may set the smoke type to a flame type instead of the usual sidestream smoke type.

[0136] In step 640 , the electronic device 500 may output the target image through the display of the electronic device 500 .

[0137] According to one embodiment, the user's eyes may be viewed through at least one lens (eg, Figure 1 The lens 136, 138) transmits the target image to the user's eyes. VR images or AR images can be provided to the user through an optical system including a display, a lens and a target image.

[0138] Even if the aerosol generating device does not actually generate sidestream smoke, the sidestream smoke during smoking can be provided to the user through virtual reality to improve the user's smoking satisfaction. In addition, the user can customize the shape of the smoke output in virtual reality through the electronic device 500.

[0139] Figure 7 is a flow chart of a method for generating an image based on a calculated amount of smoke according to an example.

[0140] According to one embodiment, the above reference Figure 6 The illustrated step 630 may include the following steps 710 and 720 .

[0141] In step 710, the electronic device 500 may calculate the amount of smoke based on the received inhalation state information. For example, the electronic device 500 calculates the inhalation volume based on the speed (or average flow rate) of the airflow received from the aerosol generating device, the cross-sectional area of ​​the channel through which the airflow passes, and the duration of the inhalation resistance, and calculates the amount of smoke based on the calculated inhalation volume. For example, the amount of smoke may be calculated based on the calculated inhalation volume and the user setting. The user setting may be any one of no smoke, a small amount, a normal amount, a large amount, and a very large amount. For example, the weights of no smoke, a small amount, a normal amount, a large amount, and a very large amount may be 0, 0.5, 1, 1.5, and 2, respectively. The amount of smoke may be calculated based on the product of the calculated inhalation volume and the weight.

[0142] According to one embodiment, in addition to the amount of smoke, the duration of the smoke can also be calculated at the same time. The duration of the smoke can be calculated based on the user's pre-set (or stored) reference exhalation time. For example, the user can use an aerosol generating device to pre-create a smoking pattern, and the reference exhalation time can be determined based on the smoking pattern. The electronic device 500 can determine the duration of the smoke based on the reference exhalation time and the user setting. The user setting can be any one of short, medium, and long. For example, the weights of short, medium, and long may be 0.8, 1, and 1.2, respectively. The duration of the smoke can be calculated based on the product of the calculated reference exhalation time and the weight.

[0143] According to an embodiment, the duration of the smoke may be determined based on the calculated smoke volume and exhalation strength. For example, even if the calculated smoke volume is large, the higher the measured exhalation strength is, the shorter the duration of the smoke may be.

[0144] In step 720, the electronic device 500 may generate a target image based on the smoke amount. For example, the target image may be a video including a plurality of frames. The electronic device 500 may generate a target image of virtual reality to display the calculated smoke amount. For example, the target image may be generated to display the sidestream smoke based on the calculated smoke amount and smoke duration. The viewpoint of the generated target image may correspond to the line of sight of the user in virtual reality.

[0145] According to an embodiment, the type of smoke in the target image can be changed according to user settings. For example, the smoke type can be customized to a flame shape or a donut shape, etc.

[0146] Figure 8 This is a flowchart of a method for generating a target image based on whether a user exhales according to an example.

[0147] According to one embodiment, when performing the above reference Figure 6 Step 810 is further performed before step 630 of the description. Step 630 may include step 820.

[0148] In step 810, the electronic device 500 may determine whether the user exhales using a sensor of the electronic device 500. For example, when the aerosol generating device disappears in the image captured by the camera of the electronic device 500, it is considered that the user puts down his arm, and the action may be determined as exhalation. As another example, when the measurement value of the carbon dioxide sensor of the electronic device 500 increases, it may be determined that the user exhales. As yet another example, when the sound received by the microphone of the electronic device 500 corresponds to an exhalation sound, it may be determined that the user exhales.

[0149] In step 820 , when the user exhales, the electronic device 500 may generate a target image based on the calculated amount of smoke.

[0150] Figures 9a to 9c is a structural diagram of a virtual reality device according to an embodiment.

[0151] Figure 9a A virtual reality device 900 (eg Figure 1 The virtual reality device 130) and the electronic device 500 (such as Figure 1 The first state may be a closed state.

[0152] The virtual reality device 900 may include a connection portion 910, and the virtual reality device 900 may be attached to the electronic device 500 through the connection portion 910. For example, the connection portion 910 may be attached to a side of the electronic device 500 using a magnet. The partition 904 of the virtual reality device 900 may be accommodated between the substrate 902 and the rear surface of the electronic device 500. At this time, the aerosol generating device 960 (such as Figure 1 aerosol generating device 120) or Figure 2 The aerosol generating device 200 may be disposed in the inner space of the connecting portion 910. For example, the aerosol generating device 960 may be attached to the inner space of the connecting portion 910 using a magnet. As another example, the connecting portion 910 includes a housing for attaching the aerosol generating device 960.

[0153] According to an embodiment, the substrate 902 can be rotated relative to the electronic device 500 around the connection axis of the connection portion 910 , so that the partition plate 904 is located between the substrate 902 and the electronic device 500 .

[0154] Figure 9b This is the second state of the virtual reality device 900 and the electronic device 500. The second state may be an open state. In the second state, the electronic device 500 may be connected via the connection portion 910 so that the second surface of the substrate 902 and the display of the electronic device 500 abut against each other.

[0155] In the second state, the step of the partition 904 may protrude to extend to the outside of the substrate 902. As the step protrudes, the distance between the substrate 902 and the lenses 906 and 908 may be adjusted.

[0156] In the second state, the user may separate the aerosol generating device 960 from the electronic device 500 or the virtual reality device 900 to use the aerosol generating device 960 .

[0157] Fig.9c A virtual reality device 900 and an electronic device 500 that can be used as an HMD are shown. The virtual reality device 900 may further include a fixing member 920 connected to the substrate 902 or the partition 904 to fix the virtual reality device 900 on the face of the user. For example, the fixing member 920 may be accommodated between the substrate 902 and the rear surface of the electronic device 500 in a first state.

[0158] The user can place the lenses 906 and 908 of the virtual reality device 900 in front of the user's eyes through the fixing member 920. The user can observe the target image output by the display of the electronic device 500 through the lenses 906 and 908, thereby experiencing virtual reality.

[0159] The method according to the embodiment is embodied in the form of program instructions that can be executed by various computer means and recorded in a computer read-write medium. The computer read-write medium can include program instructions, data files, data structures, etc. in a single or combined form. The program instructions recorded in the medium can be instructions specially designed and constructed for implementing the embodiment, or instructions that ordinary technicians in the field of computer software can use based on known knowledge. Computer-readable recording media can include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and tapes; optical media similar to CD-ROMs, DVDs, etc.; magneto-optical media similar to floptical disks, and hardware devices specially constructed for storing and executing program instructions similar to read-only memories (ROMs), random access memories (RAMs), flash memories, etc. Examples of program instructions include not only machine language codes generated by compilers, but also high-level language codes that can be executed by computers by using interpreters, etc. To perform the operations of the embodiments, the hardware device can be configured to implement the operations in one or more software modules, and vice versa.

[0160] Software can include a computer program, code, instructions, or a combination of more than one of these, that causes a processing device to operate in a desired manner, or that, alone or collectively, commands a processing device. Software and / or data can be permanently or temporarily embody any type of device, component, physical device, virtual device, computer storage medium or device, or transmitted signal wave for interpretation by a processing device or for providing commands or data to a processing device. Software is distributed on computer systems connected by a network and can be stored or executed in a decentralized manner. Software and data can be stored in one or more computer read-write storage media.

[0161] In summary, the embodiments are described through limited drawings, and a person skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations based on the description. For example, the described techniques are performed in a different order from the described method, and / or the described systems, structures, devices, circuits and other components are combined or combined in a different form from the described method, or replaced or substituted by other components or equivalents, and appropriate results can also be obtained.

[0162] Accordingly, other embodiments, other examples, and equivalents of the claims are within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A virtual reality device, characterized in that: include: Transparent substrate, a spacer disposed on the first surface of the substrate to form a space between the substrate and the lens, and at least one lens disposed on the first step of the partition; The spacer includes a plurality of steps for adjusting the distance between the substrate and the lens, Among the plurality of steps of the partition plate, a first step having a larger cross-sectional area includes a second step having a smaller cross-sectional area therein.

2. The virtual reality device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a fixing piece connected to the base plate or the partition plate and used for fixing the virtual reality device to the face of the user.

3. The virtual reality device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a connecting portion, which is connected to the substrate and is used to connect to an electronic device.

4. The virtual reality device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The electronic device is a mobile communication terminal.

5. The virtual reality device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting portion is connected to the electronic device so that the second surface of the substrate is in contact with the display of the electronic device.

6. The virtual reality device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The substrate is rotated relative to the electronic device around the connection axis of the connection portion so that the partition is located between the substrate and the electronic device.

7. The virtual reality device according to claim 6, characterized in that: In a state where the partition is located between the substrate and the electronic device, the aerosol generating device is disposed in an internal space of the connecting portion.

8. The virtual reality device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The aerosol generating device comprises: Battery, A cartridge containing an aerosol generating matrix, a coil that applies heat to the cartridge, a detection unit for detecting a state of the aerosol generating device, a communication unit that sends the status information to an external device, and a control unit, which controls the aerosol generating device; The control unit generates state information by detecting the state of the aerosol generating device through the detection unit. The detected status information is sent to the electronic device wirelessly connected to the aerosol generating device.

9. A virtual reality system, characterized in that: include: Electronic devices, an aerosol generating device, and Virtual reality devices; The aerosol generating device generates detection information by detecting the state of the aerosol generating device, and transmits the detected state information to the electronic device wirelessly connected to the aerosol generating device. The electronic device generates a target image corresponding to the state information and outputs the target image through a display of the electronic device. The target image is transmitted to the user's eyes through the virtual reality device, thereby providing virtual reality to the user.

10. The virtual reality system according to claim 9, characterized in that: The aerosol generating device comprises: Battery; A cigarette cartridge comprising an aerosol generating substrate; a coil that applies heat to the cartridge; a detection unit configured to detect a state of the aerosol generating device; a communication unit that transmits the status information to an external device; and A control unit controls the aerosol generating device.

11. The virtual reality system according to claim 9, characterized in that: The aerosol generating device further comprises a magnet for attaching the aerosol generating device to a side of the electronic device.

12. The virtual reality system according to claim 9, characterized in that: The control unit charges the battery by wireless charging when the aerosol generating device is attached to a side surface of the electronic device via the magnet.

13. The virtual reality system according to claim 9, characterized in that: The virtual reality device comprises: Transparent substrate, a partition plate disposed on the first surface of the substrate to form a space between the substrate and the lens, and at least one lens disposed on the first step of the partition; The spacer includes a plurality of steps for adjusting the distance between the substrate and the lens, Among the multiple steps, a first step having a larger cross-sectional area includes a second step having a smaller cross-sectional area therein.

14. The virtual reality system according to claim 13, characterized in that: The virtual reality device also includes a connecting portion, which is connected to the substrate and is used to connect to an electronic device.

15. The virtual reality system according to claim 14, characterized in that: The connecting portion is connected to the electronic device so that the second surface of the substrate and the display of the electronic device abut against each other.

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