Aerosol generating apparatus, control method thereof, electronic apparatus, and program product

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of aerosol generation equipment, and provides aerosol generation equipment and a control method thereof, electronic equipment and a program product, and the aerosol generation equipment comprises an aerosol generation unit which is arranged in the aerosol generation equipment and is used for placing an aerosol matrix and generating aerosol by heating the aerosol matrix; the residual substance containing unit is arranged below the aerosol generating unit, is connected with the aerosol generating unit and is used for receiving and containing residual substances of the aerosol generating unit; the weight sensor is connected with the residual substance storage unit and used for collecting the substance weight of the residual substances in the residual substance storage unit in real time; and the controller is connected with the weight sensor and used for obtaining the substance weight of the residues from the weight sensor and feeding back cleaning prompt information according to the substance weight, and the cleaning prompt information is used for indicating the residual substance containing unit to be cleaned. The cleaning condition can be automatically sensed, and the cleaning efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of aerosol generating devices, and more specifically, relates to an aerosol generating device and a control method thereof, an electronic device and a program product. Background Art

[0002] The aerosol generating device uses a heating without burning mechanism to achieve matrix atomization. The residual gas after heating gradually cools down into attachments and deposits to the bottom of the cleaning box. During the plugging and unplugging process of some aerosol matrices, a small amount of residual material will fall to the bottom of the cleaning box. If the cleaning box is not cleaned for a long time, it will seriously affect the user's atomization experience and the service life of the equipment.

[0003] At present, some aerosol generating devices are provided with a cleaning brush or cleaning cotton when leaving the factory, and users are advised to clean them regularly. However, since users are unable to clearly know the contamination condition of the cleaning box, they may brush less or more, resulting in the inability to automatically sense the cleaning condition of the aerosol generating device and low cleaning efficiency. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the embodiments of the present application is to provide a control method, device, electronic device and program product for an aerosol generating device, aiming to solve the technical problems in the prior art that the cleaning status of the aerosol generating device cannot be automatically sensed and the cleaning efficiency is low.

[0005] To achieve the above object, according to a first aspect of the present application, an aerosol generating device is provided, the device comprising:

[0006] An aerosol generating unit is arranged inside the aerosol generating device, and is used to place an aerosol matrix and generate an aerosol by heating the aerosol matrix;

[0007] The residual substance storage unit is disposed below the aerosol generating unit and connected to the aerosol generating unit, and is used to receive and contain the residual substance of the aerosol generating unit;

[0008] A weight sensor connected to the residual material storage unit and used for collecting the material weight of the residual material in the residual material storage unit in real time;

[0009] The controller is connected to the weight sensor and is used to obtain the material weight of the residue from the weight sensor and to feed back cleaning prompt information according to the material weight, wherein the cleaning prompt information is used to instruct the residual material storage unit to be cleaned.

[0010] Optionally, in a possible implementation manner of the first aspect, the controller is further configured to:

[0011] In response to receiving a user's instruction to start heating, detecting whether the aerosol generating device is in a locked state, wherein the instruction to start heating is generated by at least one of a key operation, a touch screen operation, and a distance detection operation;

[0012] If it is detected that the aerosol generating device is in a locked state, the start-up heating operation is prohibited, and a status prompt information is fed back, wherein the status prompt information is used to indicate that the aerosol generating device is in a locked state;

[0013] If it is detected that the aerosol generating device is not in a locked state, the weight sensor is instructed to collect the material weight of the residual material in real time; and according to the material weight obtained from the weight sensor, it is determined whether to start the heating operation.

[0014] Optionally, in a possible implementation manner of the first aspect, the controller is further configured to:

[0015] obtaining a predetermined weight threshold;

[0016] If the weight of the material is greater than or equal to the weight threshold, a cleaning reminder message is fed back;

[0017] If the weight of the substance is less than the weight threshold, the aerosol generating unit is instructed to start the heating operation.

[0018] Optionally, in a possible implementation of the first aspect, the weight sensor is further used to collect the material weight of the residual material in the residual material storage unit in real time after the aerosol generating unit finishes the heating operation;

[0019] The controller is also used to feedback cleaning prompt information if the weight of the material is greater than or equal to the weight threshold.

[0020] Optionally, in a possible implementation of the first aspect, the aerosol generating device further includes:

[0021] A button connected to the controller for receiving a user input of a heating start instruction;

[0022] The mechanical lock is connected to the controller and is used to lock the aerosol generating device or unlock the aerosol generating device, wherein the locked aerosol generating device is in a locked state.

[0023] According to a second aspect of the present application, a control method for an aerosol generating device is provided, which is used in any aerosol generating device, comprising:

[0024] A weight sensor is used to collect the weight of the residual material in the residual material storage unit in real time, wherein the residual material storage unit is arranged below the aerosol generating unit and connected to the aerosol generating unit, and is used to receive and hold the residual material of the aerosol generating unit; the aerosol generating unit is arranged inside the aerosol generating device, and is used to place the aerosol matrix, and generate the aerosol by heating the aerosol matrix;

[0025] Cleaning prompt information is fed back according to the weight of the material, wherein the cleaning prompt information is used to instruct to clean the residual material storage unit.

[0026] Optionally, in a possible implementation manner of the second aspect, using a weight sensor to collect the weight of the residual substance in the residual substance storage unit in real time includes:

[0027] In response to receiving a user's instruction to start heating, detecting whether the aerosol generating device is in a locked state, wherein the instruction to start heating is generated by at least one of a key operation, a touch screen operation, and a distance detection operation;

[0028] If it is detected that the aerosol generating device is not in a locked state, the weight of the residual substance is collected in real time using a weight sensor before the aerosol generating unit starts the heating operation.

[0029] Optionally, in a possible implementation manner of the second aspect, feeding back cleaning prompt information according to the weight of the material includes:

[0030] If it is detected that the aerosol generating device is not in a locked state and the weight of the substance is greater than or equal to the weight threshold, a cleaning reminder message is fed back;

[0031] If it is detected that the aerosol generating device is not in a locked state and the weight of the material is less than the weight threshold, the aerosol generating unit is controlled to start the heating operation, and after the aerosol generating unit ends the heating operation, if it is detected that the weight of the material is greater than or equal to the weight threshold, a cleaning prompt message is fed back.

[0032] Optionally, in a possible implementation manner of the second aspect, the method further includes:

[0033] If it is detected that the aerosol generating device is in a locked state, the start-up heating operation is prohibited and status prompt information is fed back, wherein the status prompt information is used to indicate that the aerosol generating device is in a locked state.

[0034] The second aspect and any implementation of the second aspect correspond to the first aspect and any implementation of the first aspect, respectively. The technical effects corresponding to the second aspect and any implementation of the second aspect can refer to the technical effects corresponding to the first aspect and any implementation of the first aspect, which will not be repeated here.

[0035] According to a third aspect of the present application, an electronic device is provided, comprising: a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein when the processor executes the computer program, the electronic device implements any one of the methods.

[0036] According to a fourth aspect of the present application, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, wherein the computer-readable storage medium stores a computer program, and when the computer program is executed by a processor, any one of the methods is implemented.

[0037] According to a fifth aspect of the present application, a computer program product is provided. When the computer program product is run on an electronic device, the electronic device executes any one of the methods in the first aspect.

[0038] It can be understood that the beneficial effects of the second to fifth aspects mentioned above can be found in the relevant description of the first aspect mentioned above, and will not be repeated here.

[0039] The present application provides an aerosol generating device and a control method thereof, an electronic device and a program product. The aerosol generating device includes: an aerosol generating unit, which is arranged inside the aerosol generating device and is used to place an aerosol matrix and generate an aerosol by heating the aerosol matrix; a residual substance storage unit, which is arranged below the aerosol generating unit and is connected to the aerosol generating unit and is used to receive and accommodate the residual substance of the aerosol generating unit; a weight sensor, which is connected to the residual substance storage unit and is used to collect the material weight of the residual substance in the residual substance storage unit in real time; and a controller, which is connected to the weight sensor and is used to obtain the material weight of the residue from the weight sensor and to feed back cleaning prompt information according to the material weight, wherein the cleaning prompt information is used to instruct the residual substance storage unit to be cleaned.

[0040] The present application scheme uses a weight sensor and a controller to realize intelligent cleaning management of the aerosol generating device. The device can automatically sense the weight change of the residual material and feedback the cleaning prompt information, without the need for the user to manually judge the cleaning time, thereby improving the accuracy and convenience of cleaning management. In addition, by timely cleaning the residual material storage unit and keeping the interior of the aerosol generating device clean, the service life of the aerosol generating device can be effectively extended. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0041] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0042] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of an aerosol generating device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0043] Figure 2 It is a flow chart of a control method of an aerosol generating device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0044] Figure 3 is a flow chart of an optional control method of an aerosol generating device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0045] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] In the following description, specific details such as specific system structures, technologies, etc. are provided for the purpose of illustration rather than limitation, so as to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the present application. However, it should be clear to those skilled in the art that the present application may also be implemented in other embodiments without these specific details. In other cases, detailed descriptions of well-known systems, devices, circuits, and methods are omitted to prevent unnecessary details from obstructing the description of the present application.

[0047] It should be understood that when used in the present specification and the appended claims, the term "comprising" indicates the presence of described features, wholes, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0048] It should also be understood that the term “and / or” used in the specification and appended claims refers to any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items, and includes these combinations.

[0049] As used in the specification and appended claims of this application, the term "if" can be interpreted as "when" or "uponce" or "in response to determining" or "in response to detecting", depending on the context. Similarly, the phrase "if it is determined" or "if [described condition or event] is detected" can be interpreted as meaning "uponce it is determined" or "in response to determining" or "uponce [described condition or event] is detected" or "in response to detecting [described condition or event]", depending on the context.

[0050] In addition, in the description of the present application specification and the appended claims, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used to distinguish the descriptions and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0051] References to "one embodiment" or "some embodiments" etc. described in the specification of this application mean that one or more embodiments of the present application include specific features, structures or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment. Therefore, the statements "in one embodiment", "in some embodiments", "in some other embodiments", "in some other embodiments", etc. that appear in different places in this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, but mean "one or more but not all embodiments", unless otherwise specifically emphasized in other ways. The terms "including", "comprising", "having" and their variations all mean "including but not limited to", unless otherwise specifically emphasized in other ways.

[0052] First, some terms in the embodiments of the present application are explained to facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art.

[0053] An aerosol generating device is an electronic product that generates steam and releases aerosol by heating an aerosol matrix or heating a non-combustible low-temperature aerosol matrix. This is different from traditional products that release aerosol through combustion.

[0054] The above is a brief introduction to the terms involved in the embodiments of the present application, which will not be repeated below.

[0055] This application example provides an example of an aerosol generating device, please refer to Figure 1 As shown, Figure 1 The schematic structural diagram of an aerosol generating device provided by the present application is shown. The aerosol generating device 100 comprises:

[0056] The aerosol generating unit 101 is disposed inside the aerosol generating device 100 and is used to place an aerosol substrate and generate an aerosol by heating the aerosol substrate;

[0057] The residual substance storage unit 102 is disposed below the aerosol generating unit 101 and connected to the aerosol generating unit 101, and is used to receive and contain the residual substance of the aerosol generating unit;

[0058] The weight sensor 103 is connected to the residual material storage unit 120 and is used to collect the material weight of the residual material in the residual material storage unit in real time;

[0059] The controller 104 is connected to the weight sensor 103 and is used to obtain the material weight of the residue from the weight sensor and to feed back cleaning prompt information according to the material weight, wherein the cleaning prompt information is used to instruct to clean the residue storage unit.

[0060] Optionally, in the example of the present application, the aerosol generating unit is used to place an aerosol matrix, for example, a mixture of herbs such as mint, licorice, cloves, chrysanthemum, etc., and heat the aerosol matrix through a built-in heating component to atomize the substance in the aerosol matrix without burning, thereby forming an aerosol that can be used by users.

[0061] Optionally, in one example, the heating mechanism adopted by the aerosol generating unit may be a heat not burn (HNB) technology, which can release the odor components of the aerosol matrix at a lower temperature while reducing the harmful substances produced by traditional combustion methods.

[0062] Optionally, the residual material storage unit is disposed below the aerosol generating unit and is connected to the aerosol generating unit. During the operation of the aerosol generating unit, the residual gas after heating gradually cools down to become attachments, and adheres to the inner wall of the aerosol generating unit, and then deposits to the bottom of the aerosol generating unit; during the plugging and unplugging process of some aerosol matrices, a small amount of residual material will fall to the bottom of the aerosol generating unit. By providing a diversion channel at the bottom of the aerosol generating unit, etc., the residual material remaining at the bottom of the aerosol generating unit is collected in the residual material storage unit (i.e., a cleaning box, a cleaning cup), so that the residual material storage unit can receive and contain these residual materials.

[0063] Optionally, in the example of the present application, a weight sensor is connected to the residual material storage unit, and the weight sensor is arranged below the residual material storage unit, or arranged inside the residual material storage unit. The weight sensor is used to collect the weight of the residual material in the residual material storage unit in real time. The overall weight when there is no residual material in the residual material storage unit is taken as the initial weight. When the residual material continues to accumulate in the residual material storage unit, the overall weight of the residual material storage unit increases accordingly. The weight sensor can accurately sense the weight change of the residual material storage unit based on the pressure, and obtain the material weight of the residual material. Specifically, the material weight can be converted into an electrical signal (such as voltage, current, etc.), and then the code value (value range 0-65535) obtained by analog-to-digital conversion (A / D conversion) is output to the controller.

[0064] The controller is connected to the weight sensor and is used to obtain the weight of the residual material from the weight sensor. Different weight thresholds are preset inside the controller. The received weight of the material is compared with the weight threshold (prompt threshold, alarm threshold), and then the corresponding cleaning prompt information is fed back according to the comparison result. For example, when the controller detects that the weight of the material reaches the weight threshold, the controller informs the user through the display interface, indicator light or sound prompt of the aerosol generating device that the residual material storage unit needs to be cleaned.

[0065] The present application scheme uses a weight sensor to collect the material weight of the residual material in the residual material storage unit in real time, which can accurately reflect the contamination situation in the residual material storage unit. The user can clean the residual material storage unit at an appropriate time according to the cleaning prompt information fed back by the equipment, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency and avoiding excessive cleaning or untimely cleaning.

[0066] Since users can clean in time according to accurate residual material weight information, it not only ensures the clean and healthy condition of the aerosol generating device, but also avoids the atomization experience being affected by serious residual material pollution. Moreover, regular and reasonable cleaning can also reduce the damage of residual material to the aerosol generating device, so as to avoid the long-term accumulation of residual material to corrode the internal parts of the device and affect the normal operation of the heating component.

[0067] The use of weight sensors and controllers to achieve intelligent cleaning management of aerosol generating equipment can automatically sense the weight changes of residual materials and provide cleaning prompts, eliminating the need for users to manually determine the cleaning time, thereby improving the accuracy and convenience of cleaning management. In addition, by timely cleaning the residual material storage unit and keeping the interior of the aerosol generating equipment clean, the service life of the aerosol generating equipment can be effectively extended.

[0068] In a possible implementation, the controller is further configured to:

[0069] In response to receiving a user's instruction to start heating, detecting whether the aerosol generating device is in a locked state, wherein the instruction to start heating is generated by at least one of a key operation, a touch screen operation, and a distance detection operation;

[0070] If it is detected that the aerosol generating device is in a locked state, the start-up heating operation is prohibited, and a status prompt information is fed back, wherein the status prompt information is used to indicate that the aerosol generating device is in a locked state;

[0071] If it is detected that the aerosol generating device is not in a locked state, the weight sensor is instructed to collect the material weight of the residual material in real time; and according to the material weight obtained from the weight sensor, it is determined whether to start the heating operation.

[0072] Optionally, in the example of the present application, the heating start instruction can be generated by at least one of a key operation, a touch screen operation, or a distance detection operation. For example, when the user presses a physical button on the aerosol generating device, clicks a heating icon on the touch screen, or when the aerosol generating device detects the user's hand approaching (through a distance detection operation), the aerosol generating device will generate a heating start instruction and send it to the controller.

[0073] After receiving the start heating instruction, the controller does not directly start the heating operation, but first detects whether the aerosol generating device is in a locked state. Optionally, in the example of the present application, the locked state may be caused by the child lock function of the device being turned on, the safety protection mechanism being triggered, or other specific reasons.

[0074] If the controller detects that the aerosol generating device is in a locked state, in order to ensure the safe use of the aerosol generating device and comply with preset rules, the start of the heating operation is prohibited. At the same time, the controller will feedback status prompt information to the user, for example, through the display screen, indicator light, voice prompt, etc. of the aerosol generating device to the user, clearly informing the user that the aerosol generating device is in a locked state and heating operations cannot be performed. In one example, a prompt box "The device is locked, please unlock before operating" may pop up on the display screen of the aerosol generating device, or the indicator light of the aerosol generating device may flash and a voice prompt "The device is locked" may be heard.

[0075] When the controller detects that the aerosol generating device is not in a locked state, it instructs the weight sensor to collect the weight of the residual material in the residual material storage unit in real time, and then the weight sensor converts the sensed weight information into data forms such as electrical signals and transmits it to the controller. The controller determines whether to start the heating operation based on the weight of the material obtained from the weight sensor. It should be understood that the corresponding weight threshold standard is pre-set inside the controller. For example, a safe weight threshold is set. If the detected weight of the residual material is lower than the weight threshold, it indicates that the residual material inside the device will not have an adverse effect on the heating process, and the controller will allow and execute the start of the heating operation; if the detected weight exceeds the weight threshold, it may mean that there are too many residual materials inside the device, and continued heating may affect the atomization experience, damage the device or pose a safety risk. At this time, the controller prohibits starting the heating operation and simultaneously feeds back a cleaning prompt to the user, such as a voice broadcast: "The cleaning box is full, please clean it before trying to heat it", guiding the user to clean the residual material storage unit in time.

[0076] Through the embodiments of the present application, when receiving a heating start instruction, the lock state of the aerosol generating device is first detected to prevent heating operations when the device is in an unsafe or inappropriate state. For example, when the child lock function of the device is turned on to prevent children from misoperating, the device lock can prevent children from accidentally starting the heating, reducing potential safety risks such as burns, fire, etc.

[0077] In addition, since too much residual material may cause abnormal combustion, produce harmful gases or damage heating components during the heating process, deciding whether to start heating is based on the weight of the residual material, thereby avoiding potential dangers caused by excessive residual material, ensuring user safety, and avoiding starting heating when there is too much residual material, which helps protect the heating components and other key components of the equipment, thereby extending the service life of the equipment and reducing the maintenance cost of the equipment.

[0078] In addition, in the example of this application, when the aerosol generating device is in a locked state, status prompt information is promptly fed back to allow the user to clearly understand the current status of the device, thereby preventing the user from repeatedly trying to start the heating operation due to lack of understanding of the situation, thereby reducing user confusion and unnecessary operating troubles.

[0079] More importantly, in the example of this application, whether to start heating is determined based on the weight of the residual material, which ensures that the internal environment of the device is in a relatively good state each time heating is performed, helps to ensure a stable atomization experience, and avoids problems such as excessive residual material affecting the heating effect, resulting in a decrease in the quality of aerosol generation, thereby improving user satisfaction with the device product.

[0080] In one possible implementation, the controller is also used to: obtain a predetermined weight threshold; if the weight of the material is greater than or equal to the weight threshold, then feedback a cleaning prompt message; if the weight of the material is less than the weight threshold, then instruct the aerosol generating unit to start a heating operation.

[0081] Optionally, a predetermined weight threshold may be stored in the controller. It should be understood that the weight threshold may be determined through a large number of experiments and tests, and is used to indicate that the residual material in the residual material storage unit has reached a critical value that needs to be cleaned. When the device is initialized or started, the controller automatically reads the weight threshold from the internal storage space for subsequent comparison and judgment.

[0082] For example, during the equipment production process, technicians simulated the accumulation of residual materials under different usage scenarios and determined that when the weight of residual materials in the cleaning box reaches 5 grams, it needs to be cleaned. "5 grams" is the weight threshold pre-set and stored in the controller.

[0083] In one example, after the controller obtains the weight of the residual material in the residual material storage unit from the weight sensor, it compares the weight of the material with a predetermined weight threshold. If the material weight is detected to be greater than or equal to the weight threshold, it means that the residual material has accumulated to a certain extent, which may affect the normal use and atomization experience of the device. At this time, the controller triggers the operation of feedback cleaning prompt information.

[0084] Optionally, in the example of the present application, the cleaning reminder information can be presented to the user in a variety of ways, such as displaying a text prompt of "The cleaning box is full, please clean it in time" on the display screen, or by flashing an indicator light (such as a flashing red indicator light) or issuing a specific sound alarm (such as a beep) to remind the user to clean the residual material storage unit.

[0085] In another example, when the comparison result shows that the weight of the substance is less than the weight threshold, it indicates that the residual substance in the residual substance storage unit is within an acceptable range and will not significantly affect the heating operation of the device. In this case, the controller instructs the aerosol generating unit to start the heating operation. The controller sends a control signal to the aerosol generating unit to activate the heating component and start heating the aerosol matrix, thereby generating an aerosol that can be used by the user.

[0086] Since too much residual material may cause problems such as uneven heating, blockage of the heating channel, and affect the quality of aerosol generation, in the example of this application, heating is started only when the weight of the material is less than a predetermined weight threshold, which can avoid these problems and ensure the normal operation and stable performance of the aerosol generating device. By avoiding heating operations when there is too much residual material, it helps to reduce the corrosion and damage of the residual material to the internal components of the device and extend the service life of the device. And starting the heating operation at the right time can ensure that each atomization can achieve better results and improve user satisfaction with the device product.

[0087] In one possible implementation, the weight sensor is also used to collect the material weight of the residual material in the residual material storage unit in real time after the aerosol generating unit completes the heating operation; the controller is also used to feedback cleaning prompt information if the material weight is greater than or equal to the weight threshold.

[0088] When the aerosol generating unit completes the heating operation, the weight sensor immediately enters the working state and starts to collect the weight of the residual material in the residual material storage unit in real time. It should be understood that this process is automatic and continuous. The weight sensor uses its own sensing mechanism, such as pressure sensing, strain gauge principle, etc., to convert the weight of the residual material into an identifiable signal form such as an electrical signal. For example, for a weight sensor based on pressure sensing, when the residual material in the cleaning box increases, the pressure on the sensor surface increases, and the circuit parameters inside the sensor will change, thereby outputting an electrical signal related to the weight.

[0089] The controller continuously receives real-time weight data from the weight sensor and compares the weight of the material with the pre-set weight threshold; if it detects that the weight of the material is greater than or equal to the weight threshold, it indicates that the residual material has accumulated too much and needs to be cleaned. At this time, the controller triggers the corresponding prompt feedback mechanism, for example, the text message "The cleaning box is full, please clean it in time" is displayed on the device's display, or the voice broadcast function is activated to remind the user that "the cleaning box needs to be cleaned", and the status of the cleaning box can also be intuitively informed to the user by controlling the indicator light to flash (such as the red indicator light flashes quickly).

[0090] In this application example, during the heating process, more residues and debris will fall into the cleaning box. Real-time detection after heating can detect this change in time, ensuring that users can clean at the most appropriate time to avoid excessive residue affecting the subsequent use experience. Compared with only checking the weight before heating, checking again after heating can more comprehensively understand the accumulation of residual substances.

[0091] In addition, too much residual material will affect the airflow channel inside the device, resulting in uneven heating, which in turn affects the aerosol generation effect. By providing timely feedback of cleaning reminder information, users are prompted to clean the cleaning box in time, which helps maintain the good performance of the device and improve the stability and quality of aerosol generation. Preventing excessive accumulation of residual material from causing damage to the device, thereby extending the service life of the device.

[0092] In a possible implementation, the aerosol generating device further includes:

[0093] A button connected to the controller for receiving a user input of a heating start instruction;

[0094] The mechanical lock is connected to the controller and is used to lock the aerosol generating device or unlock the aerosol generating device, wherein the locked aerosol generating device is in a locked state.

[0095] In the example of this application, the button can provide a direct interface for the user to interact with the device. When the user presses the button, the circuit inside the button changes state such as closing or opening, generating an electrical signal. This electrical signal is transmitted along the connection line to the controller, and after receiving the signal, the controller recognizes it as a user input instruction to start heating.

[0096] The controller processes the heating start instruction transmitted by the button and determines whether to perform the heating operation in combination with other current states of the device (such as whether it is in a locked state). For example, if the device is not locked, the controller further instructs the heating component to start working according to a predetermined program to heat the aerosol matrix.

[0097] In the example of this application, the mechanical lock is connected to the controller, and when the user operates the mechanical lock to put it in the locked position, the change in the mechanical structure of the lock will trigger a feedback signal to the controller. Optionally, the feedback signal can be an electrical signal generated by a device such as a micro switch, informing the controller that the aerosol generating device has entered a locked state at this time. After receiving the lock signal, the controller adjusts the operating logic of the aerosol generating device to prohibit risky operations such as starting heating. Conversely, when the user operates the mechanical lock to unlock, the lock will also send an unlock signal to the controller. After the controller recognizes the unlock signal, it adjusts the state of the aerosol generating device to an operable state, allowing the user to normally start the heating operation by pressing a button or the like.

[0098] In the example of this application, by setting a mechanical lock in the aerosol generating device, the device can be effectively prevented from being started in unexpected circumstances. For example, when the aerosol generating device is carried, if it is not locked, the heating may be started due to the accidental touch of the button, which poses a safety hazard. By locking the device with a mechanical lock, the heating operation can only be performed after unlocking, which greatly reduces the risk of misoperation.

[0099] Especially for some aerosol generating devices that may have high-temperature components, the locked state can prevent children or people who are not familiar with the operation from arbitrarily starting the device, prevent accidents such as burns, and protect the personal safety of users. In addition, by preventing misoperation and unauthorized operation, the user's controllability of device operation is enhanced, and the damage to the device due to abnormal startup or improper use is reduced, which helps to extend the service life of the device and reduce maintenance costs.

[0100] In an optional example, the aerosol generating device further includes:

[0101] The battery assembly is arranged inside the aerosol generating device, and is connected to various components in the aerosol generating device through a power cord, and is connected to an external power source through a charging interface, and is used to convert the electric energy obtained from the external power source into the voltage and current used by the various components.

[0102] Optionally, the battery assembly can convert the electrical energy obtained from an external power source into voltage and current suitable for various components of the device. Different components may require power supplies of different specifications. For example, the heating element of the aerosol generating unit requires a higher voltage to generate enough heat to heat the aerosol matrix, while the sensor and control chip only require a lower and stable voltage. The battery assembly is integrated with a power management circuit that can convert and adjust the input electrical energy according to the needs of each component. For example, the high voltage of the external power supply is converted into a low voltage suitable for the operation of the sensor and control chip through a buck converter, and sufficient electrical energy is provided for the heating element that requires a high voltage through a boost converter.

[0103] In another optional example, the aerosol generating device further includes:

[0104] The battery power detection circuit is connected to the battery assembly and the controller and is used for detecting the remaining power of the battery assembly in real time.

[0105] After the controller obtains the remaining battery power information, it can adopt different strategies according to the power situation. For example, when the power is low, the controller can prompt the user to charge in time through the display screen, or reduce certain functions of the device (such as reducing the heating power) to extend the use time of the device, ensuring that the device can still operate normally for a period of time when the power is low, avoiding the user experience affected by sudden power outages.

[0106] Through the example of this application, the stable power supply of the battery assembly ensures that all components of the device can operate normally, and the real-time power information feedback from the battery power detection circuit enables the controller to reasonably allocate power, further ensuring that the device can operate stably under various power conditions.

[0107] This application example provides an example of a control method for an aerosol generating device, please refer to Figure 2 As shown, Figure 2 A schematic flow chart of a control method for an aerosol generating device provided by the present application is shown. As an example but not a limitation, the method can be applied to or run in an aerosol generating device. The method includes:

[0108] S201, using a weight sensor to collect the weight of the residual material in the residual material storage unit in real time, wherein the residual material storage unit is arranged below the aerosol generating unit and connected to the aerosol generating unit, and is used to receive and hold the residual material of the aerosol generating unit, and the aerosol generating unit is arranged inside the aerosol generating device, and is used to place the aerosol matrix, and generate aerosol by heating the aerosol matrix;

[0109] S202, feeding back cleaning prompt information according to the weight of the material, wherein the cleaning prompt information is used to instruct to clean the residual material storage unit.

[0110] Optionally, in the example of the present application, the aerosol generating unit is used to place an aerosol matrix, for example, a mixture of herbs such as mint, licorice, cloves, chrysanthemum, etc., and heat the aerosol matrix through a built-in heating component to atomize the substance in the aerosol matrix without burning, thereby forming an aerosol that can be used by users.

[0111] Optionally, in one example, the heating mechanism adopted by the aerosol generating unit may be a heat not burn (HNB) technology, which can release the odor components of the aerosol matrix at a lower temperature while reducing the harmful substances produced by traditional combustion methods.

[0112] Optionally, the residual material storage unit is disposed below the aerosol generating unit and is connected to the aerosol generating unit. During the operation of the aerosol generating unit, the residual gas after heating gradually cools down to become attachments, and adheres to the inner wall of the aerosol generating unit, and then deposits to the bottom of the aerosol generating unit; during the plugging and unplugging process of some aerosol matrices, a small amount of residual material will fall to the bottom of the aerosol generating unit. By providing a diversion channel at the bottom of the aerosol generating unit, etc., the residual material remaining at the bottom of the aerosol generating unit is collected in the residual material storage unit (i.e., a cleaning box, a cleaning cup), so that the residual material storage unit can receive and contain these residual materials.

[0113] Optionally, in the example of the present application, a weight sensor is connected to the residual material storage unit, and the weight sensor is arranged below the residual material storage unit, or arranged inside the residual material storage unit. The weight sensor is used to collect the weight of the residual material in the residual material storage unit in real time. The overall weight when there is no residual material in the residual material storage unit is taken as the initial weight. When the residual material continues to accumulate in the residual material storage unit, the overall weight of the residual material storage unit increases accordingly. The weight sensor can accurately sense the weight change of the residual material storage unit, obtain the material weight of the residual material, and convert the material weight into an electrical signal (such as voltage, current, etc.) and output it to the controller of the aerosol generating device.

[0114] The control method of the aerosol generating device is implemented by a controller, the weight of the residual material is obtained from the weight sensor, different weight thresholds are preset inside the controller, the received weight of the material is compared with the weight threshold (prompt threshold, alarm threshold), and then the corresponding cleaning prompt information is fed back according to the comparison result. For example, when the controller detects that the weight of the material reaches the weight threshold, the controller informs the user through the display interface, indicator light or sound prompt of the aerosol generating device that the residual material storage unit needs to be cleaned.

[0115] The present application scheme uses a weight sensor to collect the material weight of the residual material in the residual material storage unit in real time, which can accurately reflect the contamination situation in the residual material storage unit. The user can clean the residual material storage unit at an appropriate time according to the cleaning prompt information fed back by the equipment, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency and avoiding excessive cleaning or untimely cleaning.

[0116] Since users can clean in time according to accurate residual material weight information, it not only ensures the clean and healthy condition of the aerosol generating device, but also avoids the atomization experience being affected by serious residual material pollution. Moreover, regular and reasonable cleaning can also reduce the damage of residual material to the aerosol generating device, so as to avoid the long-term accumulation of residual material to corrode the internal parts of the device and affect the normal operation of the heating component.

[0117] The use of weight sensors and controllers to achieve intelligent cleaning management of aerosol generating equipment can automatically sense the weight changes of residual materials and provide cleaning prompts, eliminating the need for users to manually determine the cleaning time, thereby improving the accuracy and convenience of cleaning management. In addition, by timely cleaning the residual material storage unit and keeping the interior of the aerosol generating equipment clean, the service life of the aerosol generating equipment can be effectively extended.

[0118] In one possible implementation, Figure 3 As shown, a weight sensor is used to collect the weight of the residual material in the residual material storage unit in real time, including:

[0119] S301, in response to receiving a user's instruction to start heating, detecting whether the aerosol generating device is in a locked state, wherein the instruction to start heating is generated by at least one of a key operation, a touch screen operation, and a distance detection operation;

[0120] S302: If it is detected that the aerosol generating device is not in a locked state, a weight sensor is used to collect the weight of the residual substance in real time before the aerosol generating unit starts the heating operation.

[0121] Optionally, in the example of the present application, the heating start instruction can be generated by at least one of a key operation, a touch screen operation, or a distance detection operation. For example, when the user presses a physical button on the aerosol generating device, clicks a heating icon on the touch screen, or when the aerosol generating device detects the user's hand approaching (through a distance detection operation), the aerosol generating device will generate a heating start instruction and send it to the controller.

[0122] After receiving the start heating instruction, the controller does not directly start the heating operation, but first detects whether the aerosol generating device is in a locked state. Optionally, in the example of the present application, the locked state may be caused by the child lock function of the device being turned on, the safety protection mechanism being triggered, or other specific reasons.

[0123] When the controller detects that the aerosol generating device is not in a locked state, it instructs the weight sensor to collect the weight of the residual material in the residual material storage unit in real time, and then the weight sensor converts the sensed weight information into data forms such as electrical signals and transmits it to the controller. The controller determines whether to start the heating operation based on the weight of the material obtained from the weight sensor. It should be understood that the corresponding weight threshold standard is pre-set inside the controller. For example, a safe weight threshold is set. If the detected weight of the residual material is lower than the weight threshold, it indicates that the residual material inside the device will not have an adverse effect on the heating process, and the controller will allow and execute the start of the heating operation; if the detected weight exceeds the weight threshold, it may mean that there are too many residual materials inside the device, and continued heating may affect the atomization experience, damage the device or pose a safety risk. At this time, the controller prohibits starting the heating operation and simultaneously feeds back a cleaning prompt to the user, such as a voice broadcast: "The cleaning box is full, please clean it before trying to heat it", guiding the user to clean the residual material storage unit in time.

[0124] In one possible implementation, Figure 3 As shown, the method also includes:

[0125] S303: If it is detected that the aerosol generating device is in a locked state, the start-up heating operation is prohibited and status prompt information is fed back, wherein the status prompt information is used to indicate that the aerosol generating device is in a locked state.

[0126] If the controller detects that the aerosol generating device is in a locked state, in order to ensure the safe use of the aerosol generating device and comply with preset rules, the start of the heating operation is prohibited. At the same time, the controller will feedback status prompt information to the user, for example, through the display screen, indicator light, voice prompt, etc. of the aerosol generating device to the user, clearly informing the user that the aerosol generating device is in a locked state and heating operations cannot be performed. In one example, a prompt box "The device is locked, please unlock before operating" may pop up on the display screen of the aerosol generating device, or the indicator light of the aerosol generating device may flash and a voice prompt "The device is locked" may be heard.

[0127] Through the embodiments of the present application, when receiving a heating start instruction, the lock state of the aerosol generating device is first detected to prevent heating operations when the device is in an unsafe or inappropriate state. For example, when the child lock function of the device is turned on to prevent children from misoperating, the device lock can prevent children from accidentally starting the heating, reducing potential safety risks such as burns, fire, etc.

[0128] In addition, since too much residual material may cause abnormal combustion, produce harmful gases or damage heating components during the heating process, deciding whether to start heating is based on the weight of the residual material, thereby avoiding potential dangers caused by excessive residual material, ensuring user safety, and avoiding starting heating when there is too much residual material, which helps protect the heating components and other key components of the equipment, thereby extending the service life of the equipment and reducing the maintenance cost of the equipment.

[0129] In addition, in the example of this application, when the aerosol generating device is in a locked state, status prompt information is promptly fed back to allow the user to clearly understand the current status of the device, thereby preventing the user from repeatedly trying to start the heating operation due to lack of understanding of the situation, thereby reducing user confusion and unnecessary operating troubles.

[0130] More importantly, in the example of this application, whether to start heating is determined based on the weight of the residual material, which ensures that the internal environment of the device is in a relatively good state each time heating is performed, helps to ensure a stable atomization experience, and avoids problems such as excessive residual material affecting the heating effect, resulting in a decrease in the quality of aerosol generation, thereby improving user satisfaction with the device product.

[0131] In one possible implementation, Figure 3 As shown, the cleaning prompt information is fed back according to the weight of the material, including:

[0132] S304, if it is detected that the aerosol generating device is not in a locked state and the weight of the substance is greater than or equal to the weight threshold, a cleaning prompt message is fed back;

[0133] S305, if it is detected that the aerosol generating device is not in a locked state and the weight of the material is less than the weight threshold, the aerosol generating unit is controlled to start the heating operation, and S306, after the aerosol generating unit ends the heating operation, if it is detected that the weight of the material is greater than or equal to the weight threshold, a cleaning prompt message is fed back.

[0134] Optionally, a predetermined weight threshold may be stored in the controller. It should be understood that the weight threshold may be determined through a large number of experiments and tests, and is used to indicate that the residual material in the residual material storage unit has reached a critical value that needs to be cleaned. When the device is initialized or started, the controller automatically reads the weight threshold from the internal storage space for subsequent comparison and judgment.

[0135] For example, during the equipment production process, technicians simulated the accumulation of residual materials under different usage scenarios and determined that when the weight of residual materials in the cleaning box reaches 5 grams, it needs to be cleaned. "5 grams" is the weight threshold pre-set and stored in the controller.

[0136] In one example, after the controller obtains the weight of the residual material in the residual material storage unit from the weight sensor, it compares the weight of the material with a predetermined weight threshold. If the material weight is detected to be greater than or equal to the weight threshold, it means that the residual material has accumulated to a certain extent, which may affect the normal use and atomization experience of the device. At this time, the controller triggers the operation of feedback cleaning prompt information.

[0137] Optionally, in the example of the present application, the cleaning reminder information can be presented to the user in a variety of ways, such as displaying a text prompt of "The cleaning box is full, please clean it in time" on the display screen, or by flashing an indicator light (such as a flashing red indicator light) or issuing a specific sound alarm (such as a beep) to remind the user to clean the residual material storage unit.

[0138] In another example, when the comparison result shows that the weight of the substance is less than the weight threshold, it indicates that the residual substance in the residual substance storage unit is within an acceptable range and will not have a significant impact on the heating operation of the device. In this case, the controller instructs the aerosol generating unit to start the heating operation. The controller sends a control signal to the aerosol generating unit to activate the heating component and start heating the aerosol matrix to generate an aerosol that can be used by the user. In addition, after the aerosol generating unit ends the heating operation, if it detects that the weight of the substance is greater than or equal to the weight threshold, a cleaning prompt message is fed back.

[0139] In this application example, during the heating process, more residues and debris will fall into the cleaning box. Real-time detection after heating can detect this change in time, ensuring that users can clean at the most appropriate time to avoid excessive residue affecting the subsequent use experience. Compared with only checking the weight before heating, checking again after heating can more comprehensively understand the accumulation of residual substances.

[0140] In addition, too much residual material will affect the airflow channel inside the device, resulting in uneven heating, which in turn affects the aerosol generation effect. By providing timely feedback of cleaning reminder information, users are prompted to clean the cleaning box in a timely manner, which helps maintain the good performance of the device and improve the stability and quality of the generated aerosol. Excessive accumulation of residual material can be prevented from causing damage to the device, thereby extending the service life of the device.

[0141] Since too much residual material may cause problems such as uneven heating, blockage of the heating channel, and affect the quality of aerosol generation, in the example of this application, heating is started only when the weight of the material is less than a predetermined weight threshold, which can avoid these problems and ensure the normal operation and stable performance of the aerosol generating device. By avoiding heating operations when there are too many residual materials, it helps to reduce the corrosion and damage of residual materials to the internal components of the device, extend the service life of the equipment, and reduce the replacement cost of users. And starting the heating operation at the right time can ensure that each atomization can achieve better results and improve user satisfaction with the equipment product.

[0142] It should be understood that the size of the serial numbers of the steps in the above embodiments does not mean 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 the present application.

[0143] An embodiment of the present application further provides an electronic device, the electronic device comprising one or more processors and a memory;

[0144] The memory is coupled to one or more processors, and the memory is used to store computer program codes, the computer program codes include computer instructions, and the one or more processors call the computer instructions to enable the electronic device to execute the control method of the aerosol generating device shown above.

[0145] Figure 4A schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present application, the electronic device 400 may be an aerosol generating device, an electronic atomizing device, a mobile phone, a smart screen, a tablet computer, a wearable electronic device, an in-vehicle electronic device, an augmented reality (AR) device, a virtual reality (VR) device, a laptop computer, an ultra-mobile personal computer (UMPC), a netbook, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a projector, or a communication device such as a server, a storage device, a base station, or a smart car, etc. The embodiment of the present application does not impose any restrictions on the specific type of the electronic device.

[0146] The memory 401 can be used to store computer software programs 402 and modules, and the processor 403 executes various functional applications and data processing of the electronic device by running the software programs and modules stored in the memory 401. The memory 401 can mainly include a program storage area and a data storage area, wherein the program storage area can store an operating system, an application required for at least one function (such as a sound playback function, an image playback function, etc.), etc.; the data storage area can store data created according to the use of the electronic device (such as audio data, a phone book, etc.), etc. In addition, the memory 401 can include a high-speed random access memory, and can also include a non-volatile memory, such as at least one disk storage device, a flash memory device, or other volatile solid-state storage devices.

[0147] Among them, the processor 403 may include one or more processors such as a central processing unit, an application processor (AP), a baseband processor, etc. The processor may be the nerve center and command center of the wireless router. The processor 403 may generate an operation control signal according to the instruction operation code and the timing signal to complete the control of fetching and executing instructions. The memory 401 may be used to store computer executable program codes, and the executable program codes include instructions. The processor 403 executes various functional applications and data processing of the network device by running the instructions stored in the memory. The memory 401 may include a program storage area and a data storage area, such as storing data of a sound signal to be played. For example, the memory may be a double rate synchronous dynamic random access memory DDR or a flash memory Flash.

[0148] An embodiment of the present application also provides a computer-readable storage medium, in which computer instructions are stored; when the computer-readable storage medium is run on an electronic device, the electronic device executes the control method of the aerosol generating device shown above.

[0149] The computer instructions may be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, or transmitted from one computer-readable storage medium to another computer-readable storage medium. For example, the computer instructions may be transmitted from one website, computer, server, or data center to another website, computer, server, or data center via wired (e.g., coaxial cable, optical fiber, digital subscriber line (DSL)) or wireless (e.g., infrared, wireless, microwave, etc.) means. The computer-readable storage medium may be any available medium that can be accessed by a computer or a data storage device such as a server, data center, etc. that includes one or more available media integrated therein. The available medium may be a magnetic medium (e.g., a floppy disk, a hard disk, a magnetic tape), an optical medium, or a semiconductor medium (e.g., a solid state disk (SSD)), etc.

[0150] The embodiment of the present application also provides a computer program product including computer instructions. When the computer program product is run on an electronic device, the electronic device can execute the control method of the aerosol generating device shown above.

[0151] The computer storage medium and computer program product provided in the above-mentioned embodiments of the present application are used to execute the method provided above. Therefore, the beneficial effects that can be achieved can refer to the corresponding beneficial effects of the method provided above, and will not be repeated here.

[0152] In the above embodiments, it can also be implemented in whole or in part by software, hardware, firmware or any combination thereof. When implemented using software, it can be implemented in whole or in part in the form of a computer program product. The computer program product includes one or more computer instructions. When the computer instructions are loaded and executed on a computer, the process or function described in the embodiment of the present application is generated in whole or in part. The computer may be a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, a computer network or other programmable device. The computer instructions may be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, or transmitted from one computer-readable storage medium to another computer-readable storage medium, for example, the computer instructions may be transmitted from a website site, computer, server or data center by wired (such as: coaxial cable, optical fiber, data subscriber line (Digital Subscriber Line, DSL)) or wireless (such as: infrared, wireless, microwave, etc.) mode to another website site, computer, server or data center. The computer-readable storage medium may be any available medium that a computer can access, or a data storage device such as a server or data center that includes one or more available media integrations. The available medium may be a magnetic medium (such as a floppy disk, a hard disk, a magnetic tape), an optical medium (such as a digital versatile disc (DVD)), or a semiconductor medium (such as a solid state drive (SSD)).

[0153] In the above embodiments, the description of each embodiment has its own emphasis. For parts that are not described or recorded in detail in a certain embodiment, reference can be made to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0154] Those of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the units and algorithm steps of each example described in conjunction with the embodiments applied for herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are performed in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Professional and technical personnel can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered to be beyond the scope of this application.

[0155] In the embodiments provided in the present application, it should be understood that the disclosed devices / network equipment and methods can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device / network equipment embodiments described above are merely schematic. For example, the division of the modules or units is only a logical function division. There may be other division methods in actual implementation, such as multiple units or components can be combined or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. Another point is that the mutual coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed can be through some interfaces, indirect coupling or communication connection of devices or units, which can be electrical, mechanical or other forms.

[0156] The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separated, and the components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place or distributed on multiple network units. Some or all of the units may be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of the solution of this embodiment.

[0157] The embodiments described above are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit them. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, a person skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments may still be modified, or some of the technical features may be replaced by equivalents. Such modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, and should all be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An aerosol generating device, characterized in that: include: an aerosol generating unit, disposed inside the aerosol generating device, for placing an aerosol matrix and generating an aerosol by heating the aerosol matrix; A residual substance storage unit is disposed below the aerosol generating unit and connected to the aerosol generating unit, and is used to receive and contain the residual substance of the aerosol generating unit; A weight sensor connected to the residual material storage unit and used for collecting the material weight of the residual material in the residual material storage unit in real time; The controller is connected to the weight sensor and is used to obtain the material weight of the residue from the weight sensor and to feed back cleaning prompt information according to the material weight, wherein the cleaning prompt information is used to instruct the residual material storage unit to be cleaned.

2. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, characterized in that The controller is also used for: In response to receiving a user's instruction to start heating, detecting whether the aerosol generating device is in a locked state, wherein the instruction to start heating is generated by at least one of a key operation, a touch screen operation, and a distance detection operation; If it is detected that the aerosol generating device is in the locked state, the start-up heating operation is prohibited, and status prompt information is fed back, wherein the status prompt information is used to indicate that the aerosol generating device is in the locked state; If it is detected that the aerosol generating device is not in the locked state, the weight sensor is instructed to collect the material weight of the residual material in real time; and according to the material weight obtained from the weight sensor, it is determined whether to start the heating operation.

3. The aerosol generating device according to claim 2, characterized in that The controller is also used for: obtaining a predetermined weight threshold; If the weight of the substance is greater than or equal to the weight threshold, feeding back the cleaning prompt information; If the weight of the substance is less than the weight threshold, the aerosol generating unit is instructed to perform the start-up heating operation.

4. The aerosol generating device according to claim 3, characterized in that The weight sensor is further used to collect the material weight of the residual material in the residual material storage unit in real time after the aerosol generating unit finishes the heating operation; The controller is further configured to feed back the cleaning prompt information if the weight of the substance is greater than or equal to the weight threshold.

5. An aerosol generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that The aerosol generating device further comprises: A button connected to the controller, used to receive a heating start instruction input by a user; A mechanical lock is connected to the controller and is used to lock the aerosol generating device or unlock the aerosol generating device, wherein the locked aerosol generating device is in a locked state.

6. A method for controlling an aerosol generating device, characterized in that: Used in an aerosol generating device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5, comprising: A weight sensor is used to collect the weight of the residual material in the residual material storage unit in real time, wherein the residual material storage unit is arranged below the aerosol generating unit and connected to the aerosol generating unit, and is used to receive and contain the residual material in the aerosol generating unit, and the aerosol generating unit is arranged inside the aerosol generating device, and is used to place an aerosol matrix, and generate an aerosol by heating the aerosol matrix; Cleaning prompt information is fed back according to the weight of the material, wherein the cleaning prompt information is used to instruct to clean the residual material storage unit.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that The method of using a weight sensor to collect the weight of the residual material in the residual material storage unit in real time includes: In response to receiving a user's instruction to start heating, detecting whether the aerosol generating device is in a locked state, wherein the instruction to start heating is generated by at least one of a key operation, a touch screen operation, and a distance detection operation; If it is detected that the aerosol generating device is not in the locked state, the weight of the residual substance is collected in real time using the weight sensor before the aerosol generating unit performs the start-up heating operation.

8. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that Feedback of cleaning prompt information according to the weight of the material includes: If it is detected that the aerosol generating device is not in the locked state and the weight of the substance is greater than or equal to the weight threshold, feeding back the cleaning prompt information; If it is detected that the aerosol generating device is not in the locked state and the weight of the substance is less than the weight threshold, the aerosol generating unit is controlled to perform the start heating operation, and after the aerosol generating unit ends the heating operation, if it is detected that the weight of the substance is greater than or equal to the weight threshold, the cleaning prompt information is fed back.

9. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that: The method further comprises: If it is detected that the aerosol generating device is in the locked state, the start-up heating operation is prohibited and status prompt information is fed back, wherein the status prompt information is used to indicate that the aerosol generating device is in the locked state.

10. An electronic device 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, the electronic device implements the method according to any one of claims 6 to 9.

11. A computer program product, characterized in that The invention comprises a computer program which, when executed, causes the method according to any one of claims 6 to 9 to be performed.

12. A computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program, characterized in that: When the computer program is executed by a processor, the method according to any one of claims 6 to 9 is implemented.

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