Heated but not burning appliance smoking status prompting method, apparatus, controller and appliance

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of control of a heat-not-burn appliance, and discloses a heat-not-burn appliance puffing state prompting method, device, controller and heat-not-burn appliance. The method comprises the following steps: after the heat-not-burn appliance detects a current puffing action of a user, calculating a target energy value consumed by the current puffing action; and according to the target energy value, prompting a puffing state of the current puffing action. By using the method, the puffing state of the puffing action of the user can be prompted, so that the user can regulate his / her own puffing action, gradually reduce problems such as puffing a hot mouth or insufficient atomization, and thus the puffing experience of the user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of control technology for heated non-combustible appliances, and in particular to a method, device, controller, and heated non-combustible appliance for indicating the suction status. Background Technology

[0002] Once the heated tobacco product enters the suction phase, it raises the temperature of the heating element to replenish the energy consumed by the suction action, maintaining the product at the energy level it was in before the user started suctioning. However, if the user's suction is improper, such as excessive / insufficient suction force or excessive / short suction time, the energy consumed by the suction action will not match the energy replenished by the product. This can lead to problems such as burning the mouth or insufficient atomization, severely impacting the user's suction experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, embodiments of this application provide a method, device, controller, and heated non-combustible appliance for indicating the suction status, which can indicate the suction status of the user's suction action so that the user can standardize their suction action and gradually reduce problems such as scalding the mouth or insufficient atomization, thereby improving the user's suction experience.

[0004] The first aspect of this application provides a method for indicating the suction status of a heated non-combustible appliance, including:

[0005] Once the heated non-combustible appliance detects the user's current suction action, it calculates the target energy value consumed by the current suction action.

[0006] Based on the target energy value, the current suction status of the suction action is indicated.

[0007] In the technical solution of this application embodiment, after detecting the user's current suction action, the heated non-combustible appliance calculates the target energy value consumed by the current suction action, and then prompts the user about the suction status based on the target energy value, such as indicating whether the suction status is abnormal. This setting allows for prompting about the user's suction status, enabling the user to regulate their suction action and gradually reduce problems such as burning the mouth or insufficient atomization, thereby improving the user's suction experience. For example, if the user's suction force is too strong, the target energy value consumed by the suction action will be large. In this case, the appliance can prompt that the current suction action has an abnormal suction status, such as excessive suction force, so that the user can reduce their suction force and thus reduce the problem of burning the mouth.

[0008] In one implementation of this application, the heated non-combustible appliance is equipped with a display device; based on the target energy value, it indicates the suction status of the current suction action, including:

[0009] Based on the comparison between the target energy value and the standard energy value range, the display device is controlled to perform the display action; whereby the standard energy value range represents the range of energy values ​​consumed by a standard single-port suction action, and the display action is used to indicate the suction status of the current suction action.

[0010] In one implementation of this application, the display device includes a first indicator light, a second indicator light, and a third indicator light, each with a different color; the display operation of the display device is controlled based on a comparison between a target energy value and a standard energy value range, including:

[0011] If the target energy value is within the standard energy value range, the first indicator light will be controlled to perform the set on / off action;

[0012] If the target energy value is greater than the upper limit of the standard energy value range, the second indicator light will be controlled to perform the set on / off action;

[0013] If the target energy value is less than the lower limit of the standard energy value range, the third indicator light will be controlled to perform the set on / off action.

[0014] In one implementation of this application, after indicating the suction state of the current suction action based on the target energy value, the method further includes:

[0015] If the current suction state is abnormal, then determine whether the suction force of the current suction action meets the preset conditions based on the airflow speed of the current suction action.

[0016] If the suction force does not meet the preset conditions, suction force indication information will be output after the user's next suction action is detected.

[0017] In one implementation of this application, after determining whether the suction force of the current suction action meets preset conditions, the method further includes:

[0018] If the suction force meets the preset conditions, the suction duration indication information will be output after the user's next suction action is detected.

[0019] In one implementation of this application, the heated non-combustible appliance is equipped with a fourth indicator light; after detecting the user's next suction action, it outputs suction duration indication information, including:

[0020] When the start of the next suction action is detected, the fourth indicator light is controlled to perform the set on / off action and maintain the preset standard suction duration.

[0021] In one implementation of this application, calculating the target energy value consumed by the current suction action includes:

[0022] When the current suction action is detected, record the first time point when the temperature of the heating element of the heated non-combustible appliance drops sharply from the target temperature, and record the second time point when the temperature of the heating element first recovers to the target temperature after the sharp drop.

[0023] The target energy value is calculated based on the temperature of the heating element at the first time point, the temperature of the heating element at the second time point, and the difference between the first and second time points.

[0024] A second aspect of this application provides a device for indicating the suction status of a heated non-combustible appliance, comprising:

[0025] The energy value calculation module is used to calculate the target energy value consumed by the current suction action after the heated non-combustible appliance detects the user's current suction action;

[0026] The suction status indicator module is used to indicate the suction status of the current suction action based on the target energy value.

[0027] A third aspect of this application provides a controller, including a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor. When the processor executes the computer program, it implements the suction status indication method for heated non-combustible appliances as provided in the first aspect of this application.

[0028] A fourth aspect of this application provides a heating non-combustible appliance, which includes a controller as provided in the third aspect of this application.

[0029] A fifth aspect of this application provides a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the suction status indication method for a heated non-combustible appliance as provided in the first aspect of this application.

[0030] It is understood that the beneficial effects of the second to fifth aspects mentioned above can be found in the relevant descriptions in the first aspect mentioned above, and will not be repeated here. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a heating non-combustible appliance provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of a method for indicating the suction status of a heated non-combustible appliance provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a button with an indicator light provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the operation process of the suction status indication method for heated non-combustible appliances provided in this application embodiment in a practical application scenario;

[0035] Figure 5 This is a structural frame diagram of a suction status indication device for a heated non-combustible appliance provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a controller provided in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0037] In the following description, specific details such as particular system architectures and techniques are set forth for illustrative purposes and not for limitation, in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of this application. However, those skilled in the art will understand that this application can also be implemented in other embodiments without these specific details. In other instances, detailed descriptions of well-known systems, apparatuses, circuits, and methods have been omitted so as not to obscure the description of this application with unnecessary detail. Furthermore, in the description of this application and the appended claims, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used only for distinguishing descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0038] After being activated, heated tobacco products control the heating element's temperature according to a stored standard temperature curve. When a user's suction action is detected, the heating element's temperature is increased to replenish the energy consumed by the suction action, maintaining the device at the energy level before the user's suction. However, due to non-standard suction actions by the user, such as excessive / insufficient suction force or excessive / short suction time, the energy consumed by the suction action often does not match the energy replenished by the device, resulting in problems such as burning the mouth or insufficient atomization.

[0039] To address the aforementioned issues, this application provides a method, device, controller, and heating non-combustible appliance for indicating the suction status. This system provides prompts regarding the user's suction action, helping them to regulate their suction movements and gradually reduce problems such as burning the mouth or insufficient atomization, thereby improving the user's suction experience. For more specific technical details regarding the embodiments of this application, please refer to the various examples described below.

[0040] like Figure 1 The diagram shown is a schematic of a heating non-combustible appliance provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 1The heated non-combustible appliance shown includes a controller, a heating element, and a battery module. The controller is electrically connected to both the heating element and the battery module. The controller controls the temperature of the heating element, which, under its control, heats up to bake the aerosol-generating matrix. The battery module provides electrical energy to both the controller and the heating element.

[0041] It should be understood that the execution subject of each method embodiment of this application is the controller provided in the heated non-combustible appliance, such as the main control chip of the heated non-combustible appliance or other devices. The embodiments of this application do not impose any restrictions on the specific type of the controller.

[0042] Please see Figure 2 This application illustrates a method for indicating the suction status of a heated non-combustible appliance, comprising:

[0043] 201. When the heated non-combustible appliance detects the user's current suction action, calculate the target energy value consumed by the current suction action;

[0044] After startup, the heated non-combustible appliance heats the heating element according to a stored standard temperature curve. First, it enters a preheating phase, controlling the heating element to rise from ambient temperature to the set target temperature through full-power output. When the difference between the actual temperature of the heating element and the target temperature does not exceed a certain threshold (e.g., 30℃), the PID module is invoked to perform PID control on the heating element temperature. By outputting signals with different PWM duty cycles, the appliance's output power is adjusted, gradually stabilizing the actual temperature of the heating element at the target temperature. After the preheating phase, the appliance enters the suction phase. Each time a user's suction action is detected, the heating element temperature is increased to replenish the energy consumed by the suction action, maintaining the appliance at the energy state before the user's suction. The appliance can detect the user's suction action using a hardware microphone or software meter. Upon detecting the user's current suction action, the target energy value consumed by the current suction action is calculated. This target energy value can also be called the energy value required to replenish the current suction action; the specific calculation method is described below.

[0045] In one implementation of this application, calculating the target energy value consumed by the current suction action includes:

[0046] (1) When the current suction action is detected, record the first time point when the temperature of the heating element of the heated non-combustible appliance drops sharply from the target temperature, and record the second time point when the temperature of the heating element first recovers to the target temperature after the sharp drop.

[0047] (2) Calculate the target energy value based on the temperature of the heating element at the first time point, the temperature of the heating element at the second time point, and the difference between the first time point and the second time point.

[0048] After the user's current suction action begins, as cold air is drawn in, the temperature of the heating element will drop sharply from the target temperature during the suction phase. The point in time when the heating element temperature is detected to have dropped sharply from the target temperature is recorded as the first time point t1. After the current suction action ends, the heating element temperature will return to the target temperature. The point in time when the heating element temperature first returns to the target temperature after the sharp drop is recorded as the second time point t2. The difference between the second time point t2 and the first time point t1 represents the duration of the current suction action, i.e., the suction duration. Since energy is positively correlated with temperature and time, an empirical formula for energy calculation can be obtained through a large amount of simulation data: P = (T2 - T1) 2 ×Δt, where T2 represents the current temperature of the heating element, T1 represents the temperature of the heating element at the previous time, and Δt represents the time difference between the two time points. When calculating the target energy value using the empirical formula for energy calculation, the heating element temperature T1 corresponding to the first time point t1 and the heating element temperature T2 corresponding to the second time point t2 are obtained, and the difference Δt between the second time point t2 and the first time point t1 is calculated. Finally, these values ​​can be substituted into the formula (T2-T1). 2 The target energy value P is obtained by calculating ×Δt.

[0049] 202. Based on the target energy value, indicate the current suction status of the suction action.

[0050] After calculating the target energy value P, the current suction state of the suction action is indicated based on the target energy value P. Specifically, since the current suction state affects the target energy value P consumed, analyzing the target energy value P allows us to infer whether the current suction state is normal. For example, if the target energy value P is large, it can indicate abnormalities such as excessive suction force and / or excessive suction duration; if the target energy value P is small, it can indicate abnormalities such as insufficient suction force and / or excessively short suction duration; if the target energy value P is moderate, it can indicate that the current suction state is normal. The device can indicate the suction status of the current suction action in various ways. For example, it can output the suction status of the current suction action through a voice playback device, display the suction status of the current suction action on an LCD screen, indicate the suction status of the current suction action through the display action of an LED indicator, or indicate the suction status of the current suction action through motor vibration, and so on.

[0051] In one implementation of this application, the heated non-combustible appliance is equipped with a display device; based on the target energy value, it indicates the suction status of the current suction action, including:

[0052] Based on the comparison between the target energy value and the standard energy value range, the display device is controlled to perform the display action; whereby the standard energy value range represents the range of energy values ​​consumed by a standard single-port suction action, and the display action is used to indicate the suction status of the current suction action.

[0053] The device typically features an LCD screen or LED indicator lights, which provide a clear and convenient indication of the current suction status. In practice, the device can pre-calculate and store a standard energy range [P1, P2]. [P1, P2] represents the range of energy consumed in a standard single-port suction action and can be stored in the device's registers or flash memory. After calculating the target energy value P, it is compared with the standard energy range [P1, P2]. Based on the comparison result, the display device is controlled to indicate the current suction status. Different display actions can indicate different suction statuses. For example, if the target energy value P is within the standard energy range [P1, P2], the LCD screen can display "The current suction status is normal," or an LED indicator A can be controlled to remain constantly lit or flash. If the target energy value P exceeds P2, the LCD screen can display messages such as "The suction force of the current suction action is too strong" and / or "The suction duration of the current suction action is too long," or another LED indicator B can be controlled to remain constantly lit or flashing. If the target energy value P is less than P1, the LCD screen can display messages such as "The suction force of the current suction action is too weak" and / or "The suction duration of the current suction action is too short," or another LED indicator C can be controlled to remain constantly lit or flashing. With this setting, the user can easily determine whether the suction status of the current suction action is normal simply by observing the display device's operation.

[0054] In one implementation of this application, the display device includes a first indicator light, a second indicator light, and a third indicator light, each with a different color; the display operation of the display device is controlled based on a comparison between a target energy value and a standard energy value range, including:

[0055] (1) If the target energy value is within the standard energy value range, control the first indicator light to perform the set on / off action;

[0056] (2) If the target energy value is greater than the upper limit of the standard energy value range, the second indicator light is controlled to perform the set on / off action;

[0057] (3) If the target energy value is less than the lower limit of the standard energy value range, the third indicator light will be controlled to perform the set on / off action.

[0058] Assuming the device's display components include a first indicator light, a second indicator light, and a third indicator light, each with a different color, different suction states can be indicated by controlling the different on / off actions of these three indicator lights. Specifically, the target energy value P is compared with the standard energy value range [P1, P2]. If the target energy value P is within the standard energy value range [P1, P2], the first indicator light can be controlled to perform a set on / off action, such as constant on or flashing, to indicate that the current suction state is normal. If the target energy value P is greater than the upper limit P2 of the standard energy value range, the second indicator light can be controlled to perform a set on / off action, such as constant on or flashing, to indicate that the current suction force is too strong and / or the suction duration is too long. If the target energy value P is less than the lower limit P1 of the standard energy value range, the third indicator light can be controlled to perform a set on / off action, such as constant on or flashing, to indicate that the current suction force is too weak and / or the suction duration is too short.

[0059] As an example, Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a button with an indicator light provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 3 The circular button shown is a button on the heated non-combustible appliance. Below it are four white LED indicator lights: LED1, LED2, LED3, and LED4. Near LED1 are also a red LED (R), a yellow LED (Y), and a green LED (G). The target energy value P is compared to the standard energy value range [P1, P2]. If the target energy value P is within the standard energy value range [P1, P2], the green LED G will remain constantly lit or flash, indicating that the current suction action is normal. If the target energy value P exceeds P2, the red LED R will remain constantly lit or flash, indicating that the current suction force is too strong and / or the suction duration is too long. If the target energy value P is less than P1, the yellow LED Y will remain constantly lit or flash, indicating that the current suction force is too weak and / or the suction duration is too short. Clearly, with this setup, users can easily determine whether their suction status is normal simply by observing which color LED is currently lit or flashing.

[0060] In one implementation of this application, after indicating the suction state of the current suction action based on the target energy value, the method further includes:

[0061] (1) If the current suction state is abnormal, determine whether the suction force of the current suction action meets the preset conditions based on the airflow speed of the current suction action.

[0062] (2) If the suction force does not meet the preset conditions, the suction force indication information will be output after the user’s next suction action is detected.

[0063] The device can infer whether the current suction state is normal based on the target energy value. If normal, no special prompts are needed, and the user can simply continue their suction. If the user's current suction state is abnormal, it indicates that the user's suction is not standard. The device can then assist the user in changing their suction habits and correcting their suction to restore normal suction in subsequent suction actions. In practice, when the device determines that the user's current suction state is abnormal, it can detect the airflow velocity v of the current suction action through the airflow sensor in the hardware microphone. 当 According to the airflow velocity v 当 Determine whether the suction force of the current suction action meets preset conditions. For example, the airflow velocity range [v1, v2] corresponding to the standard suction force can be pre-stored. If the airflow velocity v 当 If the airflow velocity is within the range [v1, v2], it means that the suction force of the current suction action meets the preset conditions; if the airflow velocity v 当 If the airflow velocity is outside the range [v1, v2], it means that the suction force of the current suction action does not meet the preset conditions. Specifically, if v 当 If v2 > v2, it means the suction force of the current suction action is too strong. 当 If the value is less than v1, it indicates that the suction force of the current suction action is too weak. If the suction force of the current suction action does not meet the preset conditions, the device can output suction force indication information after detecting the user's next suction action, so that the user can correct their suction force in time. For example, the airflow velocity v can be detected simultaneously after detecting the user's next suction action. 下 If v 下 >v2, then the system can prompt the user to reduce the suction force via voice or other means; if v 下 <v1> allows the system to prompt the user to increase the suction force via voice or other means. This setting effectively helps users correct their suction force and standardize their suction movements.

[0064] In one implementation of this application, after determining whether the suction force of the current suction action meets preset conditions, the method further includes:

[0065] If the suction force meets the preset conditions, the suction duration indication information will be output after the user's next suction action is detected.

[0066] If the suction state of the current suction action is abnormal, and the suction force of the current suction action meets preset conditions, it indicates that the suction duration of the current suction action is definitely not standard. Therefore, when the device determines that the suction force meets the preset conditions, it can output corresponding suction duration indication information after detecting the user's next suction action. For example, if the current suction duration is too long, the user can be prompted to shorten the suction duration through voice or screen display; if the current suction duration is too short, the user can be prompted to extend the suction duration through voice or screen display. This setting can effectively assist users in correcting their suction duration and further standardize their suction actions.

[0067] In one implementation of this application, the heated non-combustible appliance is equipped with a fourth indicator light; after detecting the user's next suction action, it outputs suction duration indication information, including:

[0068] When the start of the next suction action is detected, the fourth indicator light is controlled to perform the set on / off action and maintain the preset standard suction duration.

[0069] The device can be equipped with a fourth indicator light specifically for indicating the standard suction duration. When the device detects the start of the user's next suction action, it controls the fourth indicator light to perform a pre-set on / off cycle and maintain the preset standard suction duration. This allows the user to stop their suction action promptly after seeing the fourth indicator light stop flashing, thus enabling more accurate correction of their suction duration. Figure 3 Taking the button with indicator light shown as an example, when the user's next suction action is detected, the white LED indicator LED1 can be kept on and maintained for the standard suction duration. After the standard suction duration is reached, LED1 will turn off. The user can end their suction action after seeing LED1 turn off, thereby effectively correcting their suction duration to the standard suction duration.

[0070] In the technical solution of this application embodiment, after detecting the user's current suction action, the heated non-combustible appliance calculates the target energy value consumed by the current suction action, and then prompts the user about the suction status based on the target energy value, such as indicating whether the suction status is abnormal. This setting allows for prompting about the user's suction status, enabling the user to regulate their suction action and gradually reduce problems such as burning the mouth or insufficient atomization, thereby improving the user's suction experience. For example, if the user's suction force is too strong, the target energy value consumed by the suction action will be large. In this case, the appliance can prompt that the current suction action has an abnormal suction status, such as excessive suction force, so that the user can reduce their suction force and thus reduce the problem of burning the mouth.

[0071] To facilitate understanding of the suction status indication method for heated non-combustible appliances provided in this application embodiment, a practical application scenario is listed below.

[0072] like Figure 4 The diagram shown illustrates the operation flow of the suction status indication method for heated non-combustible appliances provided in this application embodiment under a practical application scenario. Figure 4 In this system, after the device starts heating, it waits for preheating to finish before entering the suction phase. When the user begins suction, the device detects the user's suction action through hardware microphones and calculates the target energy value P required for that suction action. Then, it compares the target energy value P with the standard energy value range [P1, P2] stored in the Flash register. If P is within [P1, P2], the green LED is controlled to display an action (solid light or flashing, etc.), indicating that the current suction status is normal. If P is greater than P2, the red LED is controlled to display an action, indicating that the current suction intensity is too high and / or the suction duration is too long. If P is less than P1, the yellow LED is controlled to display an action, indicating that the current suction intensity is too low and / or the suction duration is too short. This setup allows for intuitive feedback to the user regarding the normality of their suction action through the display actions of different LEDs, helping users to regulate their suction actions and gradually reduce problems such as burning the mouthpiece or insufficient atomization.

[0073] It should be understood that the sequence number of each step in the above embodiments does not imply the order of execution. The execution order of each process should be determined by its function and internal logic, and should not constitute any limitation on the implementation process of the embodiments of this application.

[0074] The above mainly describes a method for indicating the suction status of a heated non-combustible appliance. The following will describe a device for indicating the suction status of a heated non-combustible appliance.

[0075] Please see Figure 5 One embodiment of the suction status indication device for a heated non-combustible appliance in this application includes:

[0076] The energy value calculation module 501 is used to calculate the target energy value consumed by the current suction action after the heating non-combustible appliance detects the user's current suction action.

[0077] The suction status prompt module 502 is used to prompt the suction status of the current suction action based on the target energy value.

[0078] In one implementation of this application, the heated non-combustible appliance is equipped with a display device; the suction status indication module includes:

[0079] The display device control unit is used to control the display action of the display device based on the comparison result between the target energy value and the standard energy value range; wherein, the standard energy value range represents the range of energy values ​​consumed by a standard single-port suction action, and the display action is used to indicate the suction status of the current suction action.

[0080] In one implementation of this application, the display device includes a first indicator light, a second indicator light, and a third indicator light, each with a different color; the display device control unit includes:

[0081] The first indicator light control subunit is used to control the first indicator light to perform a set on / off action if the target energy value is within the standard energy value range.

[0082] The second indicator light control subunit is used to control the second indicator light to perform a set on / off action if the target energy value is greater than the upper limit of the standard energy value range.

[0083] The third indicator light control subunit is used to control the third indicator light to perform a set on / off action if the target energy value is less than the lower limit of the standard energy value range.

[0084] In one implementation of this application, the suction status indication device for heated non-combustible appliances further includes:

[0085] The suction force judgment module is used to determine whether the suction force of the current suction action meets the preset conditions based on the airflow speed of the current suction action if the suction state of the current suction action is abnormal.

[0086] The suction force indicator module is used to output suction force indicator information after detecting the user's next suction action if the suction force does not meet the preset conditions.

[0087] In one implementation of this application, the suction status indication device for heated non-combustible appliances further includes:

[0088] The suction duration indicator module is used to output suction duration indicator information after detecting the user's next suction action if the suction force meets the preset conditions.

[0089] In one implementation of this application, the heated non-combustible appliance is provided with a fourth indicator light; the suction duration indicator module includes:

[0090] The indicator light control unit is used to control the fourth indicator light to perform a set on / off action and maintain the preset standard suction duration when the start of the next suction action is detected.

[0091] In one implementation of this application, the energy value calculation module includes:

[0092] The time point recording unit is used to record the first time point when the temperature of the heating element of the heated non-combustible appliance drops sharply from the target temperature when the current suction action is detected, and to record the second time point when the temperature of the heating element first recovers to the target temperature after the sharp drop.

[0093] The energy value calculation unit is used to calculate the target energy value based on the heating element temperature at the first time point, the heating element temperature at the second time point, and the difference between the first time point and the second time point.

[0094] This application also provides a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the method for indicating the suction status of a heated non-combustible appliance as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0095] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a controller provided in one embodiment of this application. Figure 6 As shown, the controller 6 in this embodiment includes a processor 60, a memory 61, and a computer program 62 stored in the memory 61 and executable on the processor 60. When the processor 60 executes the computer program 62, it implements the steps in the embodiments of the various methods for indicating the suction status of heated non-combustible appliances described above, for example... Figure 2 Steps 201 to 202 are shown. Alternatively, when the processor 60 executes the computer program 62, it implements the functions of each module / unit in the above-described device embodiments, for example... Figure 5 The functions of modules 501 to 502 are shown.

[0096] The computer program 62 can be divided into one or more modules / units, which are stored in the memory 61 and executed by the processor 60 to complete this application. The one or more modules / units can be a series of computer program instruction segments capable of performing specific functions, which describe the execution process of the computer program 62 in the controller 6.

[0097] The processor 60 may be a Central Processing Unit (CPU), or other general-purpose processors, digital signal processors (DSPs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, discrete hardware components, etc. A general-purpose processor may be a microprocessor or any conventional processor.

[0098] The memory 61 can be an internal storage unit of the controller 6, such as a hard disk or memory of the controller 6. The memory 61 can also be an external storage device of the controller 6, such as a plug-in hard disk, Smart Media Card (SMC), Secure Digital (SD) card, or Flash Card equipped on the controller 6. Furthermore, the memory 61 can include both internal storage units and external storage devices of the controller 6. The memory 61 is used to store the computer program and other programs and data required by the controller. The memory 61 can also be used to temporarily store data that has been output or will be output.

[0099] This application also provides a heating non-combustible appliance, which includes, as follows: Figure 6 The controller shown.

[0100] Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the above-described division of functional units and modules is merely an example. In practical applications, the above functions can be assigned to different functional units and modules as needed, that is, the internal structure of the device can be divided into different functional units or modules to complete all or part of the functions described above. The functional units and modules in the embodiments can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit. The integrated unit can be implemented in hardware or as a software functional unit. Furthermore, the specific names of the functional units and modules are only for easy differentiation and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. The specific working process of the units and modules in the above system can be referred to the corresponding process in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0101] Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, devices, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0102] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts that are not described in detail or recorded in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0103] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of this application.

[0104] In the embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed apparatus and methods can be implemented in other ways. For example, the system embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For instance, the division of modules or units is only a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. Furthermore, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed may be an indirect coupling or communication connection between devices or units through some interfaces, and may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms.

[0105] The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units can be selected to achieve the purpose of the embodiments of this application, depending on actual needs.

[0106] Furthermore, the functional units in the various embodiments of this application can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit. The integrated unit can be implemented in hardware or as a software functional unit.

[0107] If the integrated unit is implemented as a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, all or part of the processes in the methods of the above embodiments can also be implemented by a computer program instructing related hardware. The computer program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, and when executed by a processor, it can implement the steps of the various method embodiments described above. The computer program includes computer program code, which can be in the form of source code, object code, executable files, or certain intermediate forms. The computer-readable medium can include: any entity or device capable of carrying the computer program code, recording media, USB flash drives, portable hard drives, magnetic disks, optical disks, computer memory, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), electrical carrier signals, telecommunication signals, and software distribution media, etc. It should be noted that the content included in the computer-readable medium can be appropriately added or removed according to the requirements of legislation and patent practice in the jurisdiction. For example, in some jurisdictions, according to legislation and patent practice, computer-readable media do not include electrical carrier signals and telecommunication signals.

[0108] The above-described 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, and should all be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A method for indicating the suction status of a heated non-combustible appliance, characterized in that, include: When the heated non-combustible appliance detects the user's current suction action, it calculates the target energy value consumed by the current suction action. Based on the target energy value, the suction status of the current suction action is indicated; If the suction state of the current suction action is abnormal, then the suction force of the current suction action is determined to meet the preset conditions based on the airflow speed of the current suction action. If the suction force does not meet the preset conditions, suction force indication information will be output after the user's next suction action is detected.

2. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The heated non-combustible device is equipped with a display device; the step of indicating the suction status of the current suction action based on the target energy value includes: Based on the comparison result between the target energy value and the standard energy value range, the display action of the display device is controlled; wherein, the standard energy value range represents the range of energy values ​​consumed by a standard single-port suction action, and the display action is used to indicate the suction status of the current suction action.

3. The method as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The display device includes a first indicator light, a second indicator light, and a third indicator light, each with a different color; controlling the display action of the display device based on the comparison result between the target energy value and the standard energy value range includes: If the target energy value is within the range of the standard energy value, then control the first indicator light to perform the set on / off action; If the target energy value is greater than the upper limit of the standard energy value range, then the second indicator light is controlled to perform the set on / off action; If the target energy value is less than the lower limit of the standard energy value range, then the third indicator light is controlled to perform the set on / off action.

4. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, After determining whether the suction force of the current suction action meets the preset conditions, the method further includes: If the suction force meets the preset conditions, then after detecting the user's next suction action, suction duration indication information is output.

5. The method as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The heated non-combustible appliance is equipped with a fourth indicator light; after detecting the user's next suction action, it outputs suction duration indication information, including: When the start of the next suction action is detected, the fourth indicator light is controlled to perform the set on / off action and maintain the preset standard suction duration.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The calculation of the target energy value consumed by the current suction action includes: When the current suction action is detected, record the first time point when the temperature of the heating element of the heated non-combustible appliance drops sharply from the target temperature, and record the second time point when the temperature of the heating element first recovers to the target temperature after the sharp drop. The target energy value is calculated based on the temperature of the heating element at the first time point, the temperature of the heating element at the second time point, and the difference between the first time point and the second time point.

7. A device for indicating the suction status of a heated non-combustible appliance, characterized in that, include: The energy value calculation module is used to calculate the target energy value consumed by the current suction action after the heated non-combustible appliance detects the user's current suction action; The suction status prompting module is used to prompt the suction status of the current suction action based on the target energy value. The suction force determination module is used to determine whether the suction force of the current suction action meets the preset conditions based on the airflow speed of the current suction action if the suction state of the current suction action is abnormal. The suction force indicator module is used to output suction force indicator information after detecting the user's next suction action if the suction force does not meet the preset conditions.

8. A controller comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, characterized in that, When the processor executes the computer program, it implements the suction status indication method for heated non-combustible appliances as described in any one of claims 1 to 6.

9. A heating non-combustible appliance, characterized in that, Includes the controller as described in claim 8.

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