Method for unlocking aerosol-generating device and device for carrying out method

Abstract

A method of unlocking an aerosol-generating device according to an embodiment may include the operations of: establishing a wireless channel with an aerosol-generating device using short-range wireless communication; performing age verification on the user of the user terminal; after the age verification is completed, outputting an interface for unlocking the aerosol generating device through the display; and when an unlocking input is received through the interface, sending an unlocking instruction to the aerosol generating device through the wireless channel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The following embodiments relate to a technology for unlocking an electronic device, and more particularly, to a technology for unlocking a function of an electronic device. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, the demand for electronic cigarette devices has continued to grow. The growth in demand for electronic cigarette devices has also accelerated the continuous development of functions related to electronic cigarette devices. In particular, functions related to the types and characteristics of electronic cigarette devices are also being developed. Summary of the invention

[0003] Technical issues to be solved An embodiment may provide a method of unlocking an aerosol generating device when user authentication is complete.

[0004] An embodiment may provide a user terminal that unlocks the aerosol generating device when user authentication is completed.

[0005] Technical means of solving problems According to one embodiment, a method for unlocking an aerosol generating device performed by a user terminal may include the following operations: establishing a wireless channel with the aerosol generating device using short-range wireless communication; performing age verification on the user of the user terminal; when the age verification is completed, outputting an interface for unlocking the aerosol generating device through a display; and when an unlock input is received through the interface, sending an unlock instruction to the aerosol generating device through the wireless channel.

[0006] The operation of performing age verification on the user of the user terminal may include the following operation: when the user logs in to the preset server as an adult, determining that the age verification of the user has been completed.

[0007] The age of the user of the user terminal may be verified using an application programming interface (API) of the age verification application.

[0008] The short-range wireless communication may be Bluetooth or Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).

[0009] The method for unlocking the aerosol generating device also includes the following operations: receiving a target identification number of the aerosol generating device through the wireless channel; and when the age verification is completed, associating the user with the target identification number, wherein when the number of target identification numbers associated with the user is less than a preset number, the interface for unlocking the aerosol generating device can be output.

[0010] The unlocking instructions may be configured to unlock the aerosol generating device.

[0011] The unlocking instruction may be configured to activate a heating function for generating an aerosol.

[0012] According to one embodiment, a user terminal includes: a processor configured to execute a program for unlocking an aerosol generating device; and a memory configured to store the program, wherein the processor can be configured to: establish a wireless channel with the aerosol generating device using short-range wireless communication; perform age verification on the user of the user terminal; when the age verification is completed, output an interface for unlocking the aerosol generating device through a display; and when an unlock input is received through the interface, send an unlock instruction to the aerosol generating device through the wireless channel.

[0013] According to one embodiment, an unlocking method performed by an aerosol generating device may include the following operations: establishing a wireless channel with a user terminal using short-range wireless communication; receiving an unlocking instruction from the user terminal through the wireless channel when the age verification of the user of the user terminal is completed; and unlocking in response to the unlocking instruction.

[0014] The unlocking operation may include an operation of activating a heating function for generating aerosol.

[0015] Effects of the Invention The aerosol generating device is unlocked only to authenticated users to allow limited access to the aerosol generating device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figures 1 to 3 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of an aerosol-generating article being inserted into an aerosol-generating device according to various embodiments.

[0017] Figure 4 and Figure 5 are drawings illustrating examples of aerosol-generating articles according to various embodiments.

[0018] Figure 6 is a block diagram illustrating an aerosol generating device according to various embodiments.

[0019] Figure 7 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a system for unlocking an aerosol generating device according to various embodiments.

[0020] Figure 8 is a flow chart illustrating a method of unlocking an aerosol generating device according to various embodiments.

[0021] Fig. 9is a flow chart illustrating a method of outputting an interface for unlocking an aerosol generating device according to various embodiments.

[0022] Fig.10 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a system for unlocking an aerosol generating device according to various embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The specific structure or function description of the disclosed embodiment is for illustrative purposes only, and various changes may be made to the embodiment. Therefore, the embodiment is not limited or restricted by the specific disclosed form, and all variations, equivalents or alternatives of the embodiment are included in the scope of rights.

[0024] In addition, in the description of various components, the terms such as first or second may be used, which are only used to distinguish the constituent elements from one another. For example, the first component may be referred to as the second component, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as the first component.

[0025] When a constituent element is described as being “connected” to another constituent element, it should be understood that the constituent element may be directly connected or attached to the other constituent element, or that the other constituent element is “connected” between the constituent elements.

[0026] In the absence of special instructions in the content, singular expressions include plural meanings. In this specification, the terms "including" or "having" are used to express the existence of the features, quantities, steps, operations, constituent elements, accessories or their combinations recorded in the specification, and do not exclude the existence of one or more other features, quantities, steps, operations, constituent elements, accessories or their combinations, or additional functions.

[0027] In the absence of other definitions, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the common meanings understood by those of ordinary skill in the art. Commonly used terms that are the same as dictionary definitions should be understood to have meanings consistent with the common content of the relevant technology and should not be overly idealized or interpreted as formal meanings unless explicitly mentioned in this application.

[0028] Hereinafter, the embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the description with reference to the accompanying drawings, the same components are given the same reference numerals regardless of the reference numerals, and repeated descriptions thereof are omitted.

[0029] Figures 1 to 3 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of an aerosol-generating article being inserted into an aerosol-generating device according to various embodiments.

[0030] Reference Figure 1The aerosol generating device 1 includes a battery 11, a control unit 12 and a heater 13. Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 The aerosol generating device 1 further includes a vaporizer 14 . Furthermore, the cigarette 2 may be inserted into the inner space of the aerosol generating device 1 .

[0031] Figures 1 to 3 The aerosol generating device 1 shows the components related to this embodiment. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that, in addition to Figures 1 to 3 In addition to the components shown, the aerosol generating device 1 may further include other general components.

[0032] and, Figure 2 and Figure 3 The aerosol generating device 1 is shown to include a heater 13 , but the heater 13 may be omitted as required.

[0033] Figure 1 The battery 11, the control unit 12 and the heater 13 are arranged in a row. Figure 2 The battery 11, the control unit 12, the evaporator 14 and the heater 13 are arranged in a row. Figure 3 The evaporator 14 and the heater 13 are arranged in parallel. However, the internal structure of the aerosol generating device 1 is not limited to Figures 1 to 3 In other words, the arrangement of the battery 11 , the control unit 12 , the heater 13 , and the vaporizer 14 may be changed according to the design of the aerosol generating device 1 .

[0034] When the cigarette 2 is inserted into the aerosol generating device 1, the aerosol generating device 1 can start the heater 13 and / or the vaporizer 14 to generate aerosol. The aerosol generated by the heater 13 and / or the vaporizer 14 is transmitted to the user through the cigarette 2.

[0035] If necessary, when the cigarette 2 is not inserted into the aerosol generating device 1 , the aerosol generating device 1 may heat the heater 13 .

[0036] The battery 11 provides the power required for the operation of the aerosol generating device 1. For example, the battery 11 can provide power to heat the heater 13 or the vaporizer 14, and can provide power required for the operation of the control unit 12. The battery 11 can provide power required for the operation of a display, a sensor, a motor, etc. provided in the aerosol generating device 1.

[0037] The control unit 12 can control the operation of the aerosol generating device 1 as a whole. Specifically, the control unit 12 can control not only the battery 11, the heater 13 and the vaporizer 14, but also the operation of other structures in the aerosol generating device 1. In addition, the control unit 12 can determine whether the aerosol generating device 1 is in an operable state by confirming the state of each structure of the aerosol generating device 1.

[0038] The control unit 12 includes at least one processor. The processor may be implemented as a plurality of logic gate arrays, or may be implemented as a combination of a general-purpose microprocessor and a memory, wherein the memory stores a program executable by the microprocessor. It is easy to understand for those skilled in the art that the control unit may be other forms of hardware.

[0039] The heater 13 can be heated by power supplied by the battery 11. For example, when the cigarette is inserted into the aerosol generating device 1, the heater 13 can be located outside the cigarette. Thus, the heated heater 13 can increase the temperature of the aerosol generating substance in the cigarette.

[0040] The heater 13 may be a resistive heater. For example, the heater 13 includes a conductive track, and the heater 13 is heated as current flows on the conductive track. However, the heater 13 is not limited to the above example, as long as it can be heated to a desired temperature. Here, the desired temperature may be pre-set in the aerosol generating device 1, or may be set by a user.

[0041] On the one hand, for another example, the heater 13 may be an induction heater. Specifically, the heater 13 may include a conductive coil that heats the cigarette by induction heating, and the cigarette may include a susceptor that can be heated by the induction heater.

[0042] For example, the heater 13 may include a tubular heating element, a plate-shaped heating element, a needle-shaped heating element or a rod-shaped heating element, and the inside or outside of the cigarette 2 may be heated according to the shape of the heating element.

[0043] In addition, the aerosol generating device 1 may be provided with a plurality of heaters 13. In this case, the plurality of heaters 13 may be inserted into the inside of the cigarette 2 or may be provided outside the cigarette 2. Alternatively, a portion of the plurality of heaters 13 may be inserted into the inside of the cigarette 2 and the rest may be provided outside the cigarette 2. The shape of the heater 13 is not limited to Figures 1 to 3 The shape in the figure can also be made into a variety of shapes.

[0044] The vaporizer 14 can heat the liquid composition to generate an aerosol, and the generated aerosol can be delivered to the user through the cigarette 2. In other words, the aerosol generated by the vaporizer 14 can move through the airflow path of the aerosol generating device 1, and the airflow path enables the aerosol generated by the vaporizer 14 to be delivered to the user through the cigarette.

[0045] For example, the vaporizer 14 may include a liquid storage portion, a liquid delivery means, and a heating element, but is not limited thereto. For example, the liquid storage portion, the liquid delivery means, and the heating element may be included in the aerosol generating device 1 as independent modules.

[0046] The liquid storage portion can store a liquid composition. For example, the liquid composition can be a liquid containing tobacco substances containing volatile tobacco aromatic components, or a liquid containing non-tobacco substances. The liquid storage portion can be disassembled from the vaporizer 14, or can be formed as one with the vaporizer 14.

[0047] For example, the liquid composition may include water, solvents, ethanol, plant extracts, spices, flavoring agents, or vitamin mixtures. Spices may include menthol, mint, spearmint oil, various fruit flavor components, etc., but are not limited thereto. Flavoring agents may include ingredients that provide different fragrances or tastes to users. Vitamin mixtures may be mixed with at least one of vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, and vitamin E, but are not limited thereto. In addition, the liquid composition may include aerosol forming agents such as glycerol and propylene glycol.

[0048] The liquid delivery means can deliver the liquid composition of the liquid storage portion to the heating element. For example, non-limiting examples of the liquid delivery means include cotton fiber wicks, ceramic fiber wicks, glass fiber wicks, porous ceramic wicks, and the like.

[0049] The heating element heats the liquid composition conveyed by the liquid conveying means. For example, the heating element can be a metal heating wire, a metal heating plate, a ceramic heater, etc., but is not limited thereto. In addition, the heating element can be composed of a conductive wire such as a nickel-chromium alloy wire and wound around the liquid conveying means. The heating element can be heated by supplying an electric current, thereby transferring heat to the liquid composition in contact with the heating element to heat the liquid composition. Aerosol can eventually be generated.

[0050] For example, the vaporizer 14 may also be referred to as a cartomizer (atomizer), but is not limited thereto.

[0051] In addition, in addition to the battery 11, the control unit 12, the heater 13 and the vaporizer 14, the aerosol generating device 1 may also include other general structures. For example, the aerosol generating device 1 may also include a display that outputs visual information and / or a motor that outputs tactile information. In addition, the aerosol generating device 1 may include at least one sensor (for example, a puff sensor, a temperature sensor, a cigarette insertion detection sensor, etc.). Moreover, the aerosol generating device 1 may also be made into a structure that can realize the inflow of external air and the outflow of internal gas when a cigarette 2 is inserted.

[0052] although Figures 1 to 3 Although not shown in the figure, the aerosol generating device 1 can form a system together with a separate bracket. For example, the bracket can be used to charge the battery 11 of the aerosol generating device 1. Alternatively, the heater 13 can be heated when the bracket is coupled to the aerosol generating device 1.

[0053] The cigarette 2 may be similar to a conventional combustion-type cigarette. For example, the cigarette 2 may be divided into a first portion including an aerosol-generating substance and a second portion including a filter tip, etc. Furthermore, the second portion of the cigarette 2 may also include an aerosol-generating substance. For example, an aerosol-generating substance in the form of particles or capsules may also be inserted into the second portion.

[0054] Alternatively, the first part may be inserted into the aerosol generating device 1 as a whole, while the second part may be exposed to the outside. Alternatively, only a portion of the first part may be inserted into the aerosol generating device 1, or the entire first part and a portion of the second part may be inserted into the aerosol generating device 1. The user may inhale the aerosol while biting the second part with the mouth. At this time, as the external air flows through the first part to generate the aerosol, the generated aerosol flows through the second part and is delivered to the user's mouth.

[0055] For example, external air may flow in through at least one air channel formed in the aerosol generating device 1. For example, the user may adjust the opening and closing of the air channel formed in the aerosol generating device 1 and / or the size of the air channel. Thus, the user may adjust the amount of atomization, the feeling of smoking, etc. For another example, external air may flow into the interior of the cigarette 2 through at least one hole formed on the surface of the cigarette 2.

[0056] Next, we will refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 An example of a cigarette 2 will be described.

[0057] Figure 4 and Figure 5 are drawings illustrating examples of aerosol-generating articles according to various embodiments.

[0058] Reference Figure 4The cigarette 2 includes a tobacco rod 21 and a filter rod 22. Figures 1 to 3 The first part of the illustration includes a cigarette rod 21 , and the second part includes a filter rod 22 .

[0059] Figure 4 The filter rod 22 shown has only one section, but is not limited thereto. In other words, the filter rod 22 can also be constructed as multiple sections. For example, the filter rod 22 can include a section for cooling the aerosol and a section for filtering the predetermined components contained in the aerosol. In addition, as required, the filter rod 22 can also include at least one section that performs other functions.

[0060] The diameter of the cigarette 2 may be within the range of 5 mm to 9 mm, and the length may be about 48 mm, but is not limited thereto. For example, the length of the cigarette rod 21 may be about 12 mm, the length of the first section of the filter rod 22 may be about 10 mm, the length of the second section of the filter rod 22 may be about 14 mm, and the length of the third section of the filter rod 22 may be about 12 mm, but is not limited thereto.

[0061] The cigarette 2 may be wrapped by at least one wrapper 24. The wrapper 24 may have at least one hole for the inflow of external air or the outflow of internal gas. For example, the cigarette 2 may be wrapped by one wrapper 24. For another example, the cigarette 2 may be wrapped by two or more wrappers 24 in a stacked manner. For example, the cigarette rod 21 may be wrapped by a first wrapper 241, and the filter rod 22 may be wrapped by wrappers 242, 243, and 244. Then, the entire cigarette 2 may be wrapped again by a single wrapper 245. If the filter rod 22 is composed of a plurality of segments, each segment may be wrapped by wrappers 242, 243, and 244.

[0062] The first packaging material 241 and the second packaging material 242 may be made of common filter paper. For example, the first packaging material 241 and the second packaging material 242 may be porous roll paper or non-porous roll paper. In addition, the first packaging material 241 and the second packaging material 242 may be oil-resistant paper and / or aluminum composite paper packaging material.

[0063] The third packaging material 243 may be a hard roll paper. For example, the basis weight range of the third packaging material 243 may include 88 g / m 2 Up to 96g / m 2 Within, preferably included in 90g / m 2 Up to 94g / m 2 Furthermore, the thickness of the third packaging material 243 may be in the range of 120 µm to 130 µm, and preferably may be 125 µm.

[0064] The fourth packaging material 244 is an oil-resistant hard roll paper. For example, the basis weight range of the fourth packaging material 244 may include 88 g / m 2 Up to 96g / m 2 Within, preferably included in 90g / m 2 Up to 94g / m 2 Furthermore, the thickness of the fourth packaging material 244 may range from 120 µm to 130 µm, and may preferably be 125 µm.

[0065] The fifth packaging material 245 may be sterilization paper (MFW). Here, sterilization paper (MFW) is a specially manufactured paper that is superior to ordinary paper in terms of tensile strength, water resistance, smoothness, etc. For example, the basis weight range of the fifth packaging material 245 may include 57 g / m 2 Up to 63g / m 2 Within, preferably 60g / m 2 Furthermore, the thickness of the fifth packaging material 245 may range from 64 µm to 70 µm, and preferably may be 67 µm.

[0066] A predetermined material may be added to the fifth packaging material 245. Here, a non-limiting example of the predetermined material is silicon. For example, silicon has properties such as heat resistance that is less affected by temperature, oxidation resistance that is not easily oxidized, tolerance to various chemicals, water resistance, or electrical insulation. However, silicon may not be used, and any material having the above properties may be added (or coated) to the fifth packaging material 245 without restriction.

[0067] The fifth packaging material 245 can prevent the cigarette 2 from burning. For example, when the cigarette rod 210 is heated by the heater 13, the cigarette 2 may burn. Specifically, when the temperature exceeds the ignition point of any material included in the cigarette rod 21, the cigarette 2 may burn. Even in this case, since the fifth packaging material 245 includes a non-combustible material, the cigarette 2 can be prevented from burning.

[0068] In addition, the fifth packaging material 245 can prevent the mouthpiece from being contaminated by substances generated in the cigarette 2. When the user smokes, liquid substances may be generated in the cigarette 2. For example, as the aerosol generated by the cigarette 2 is cooled by the external air, liquid substances (such as moisture, etc.) may be generated. By wrapping the cigarette 2 with the fifth packaging material 245, the liquid substances generated in the cigarette 2 can be prevented from leaking to the outside of the cigarette 2.

[0069] The cigarette rod 21 includes an aerosol generating substance. For example, the aerosol generating substance may include at least one of glycerin, propylene glycol, ethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, and oleyl alcohol, but is not limited thereto. In addition, the cigarette rod 21 may also include other additives such as flavoring agents, wetting agents, and / or organic acids. In addition, flavoring agents such as menthol or moisturizers may be sprayed on the cigarette rod 21 to be added to the cigarette rod 21.

[0070] The cigarette rod 21 can be made into various forms. For example, the cigarette rod 21 can be made of a sheet or a strand. Alternatively, the cigarette rod 21 can also be made of shredded tobacco after shredding tobacco sheets. The cigarette rod 21 can be wrapped with a thermally conductive material. For example, a non-limiting example of a thermally conductive material is a metal foil such as aluminum foil. For example, the thermally conductive material wrapping the cigarette rod 21 can evenly disperse the heat transferred to the cigarette rod 21, thereby increasing the thermal conductivity applied to the cigarette rod and improving the taste of the cigarette. In addition, the thermally conductive material wrapping the cigarette rod 21 can be used as a receptor heated by an induction heater. At this time, although not shown in the figure, the cigarette rod 21 can also include additional receptors in addition to the thermally conductive material wrapping the outside.

[0071] The filter rod 22 can be a cellulose acetate filter. On the one hand, the shape of the filter rod 22 is not limited. For example, the filter rod 22 can be a cylindrical rod, or a tubular rod with a hollow interior. Alternatively, the filter rod 22 can also be a groove-shaped rod. If the filter rod 22 is formed into multiple segments, at least one of the multiple segments can be other shapes.

[0072] The first section of the filter rod 22 may be a cellulose acetate filter. For example, the first section may be a tubular structure with a hollow interior. The first section can prevent the internal material of the cigarette rod 210 from being pushed to the rear when inserted into the heater 13, and can also achieve an aerosol cooling effect. The hollow diameter in the first section may be in the range of 2 mm to 4.5 mm, but is not limited thereto.

[0073] The length of the first section may range from 4 mm to 30 mm, but is not limited thereto. Preferably, the length of the first section may be 10 mm, but is not limited thereto.

[0074] The hardness of the first segment can be adjusted by adjusting the content of the plasticizer during the manufacturing process of the first segment. Also, the interior (eg, hollow) of the first segment can be inserted with a film or tube structure of the same or different material.

[0075] The second section of the filter rod 22 cools the aerosol generated by the heater 13 heating the cigarette rod 21. Thus, the user can inhale the aerosol cooled to an appropriate temperature.

[0076] The length or diameter of the second segment can be determined according to the shape of the cigarette 2. For example, the length of the second segment can range from 7 mm to 20 mm. Preferably, the length of the second segment can be about 14 mm, but is not limited thereto.

[0077] The second section can be made by weaving polymer fibers. At this time, the flavoring agent can be applied to the fibers made of polymer. Alternatively, the second section can be made by weaving together separate fibers coated with the flavoring agent and fibers made of polymer. Alternatively, the second section can be made of a curled polymer sheet.

[0078] For example, the polymer may be made of a material selected from the group consisting of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polylactic acid (PLA), cellulose acetate (CA), and aluminum foil.

[0079] Since the second section is made of woven polymer fibers or rolled polymer sheets, the second section may include one or more longitudinally extending channels. Here, the channel refers to a channel for gas (eg, air or aerosol) to flow.

[0080] For example, the second segment formed by crimping a polymer sheet can be made of a material having a thickness between about 5 μm and about 300 μm, such as between about 10 μm and about 250 μm. Furthermore, the total surface area of ​​the second segment can be about 300 mm 2 / mm to about 1000mm 2 / mm. In addition, the aerosol cooling element can be composed of a specific surface area of ​​about 10mm 2 / mg to about 100mm 2 / mg of material.

[0081] In addition, the second section may include a thread containing a volatile aroma component. Here, the volatile aroma component may be menthol, but is not limited thereto. For example, the thread may be filled with enough menthol to provide more than 1.5 mg of menthol to the second section.

[0082] The third section of the filter rod 22 can be a cellulose acetate filter. The length of the third section can range from 4 mm to 20 mm. For example, the length of the third section can be about 12 mm, but is not limited thereto.

[0083] When preparing the third section, the flavoring agent may be sprayed on the third section to generate the flavor. Alternatively, a separate fiber coated with the flavoring agent may be inserted into the interior of the third section. The aerosol generated in the cigarette rod 21 is cooled by passing through the second section of the filter rod 22, and the cooled aerosol is delivered to the user through the third section. Therefore, when the flavoring agent is added to the third section, the persistence of the flavor delivered to the user can be improved.

[0084] In addition, the filter rod 22 may include at least one capsule 23. Here, the capsule 23 may play a role in generating fragrance or generating aerosol. For example, the capsule 23 may be a structure in which a fragrance liquid is wrapped with a film. The capsule 23 may be spherical or cylindrical, but is not limited thereto.

[0085] Reference Figure 5 The cigarette 3 may further include a front end plug 33. The front end plug 33 may be located on the opposite side of the filter rod 32 relative to the cigarette rod 31. The front end plug 33 may prevent the cigarette rod 31 from being separated from the outside, and may also prevent the liquid aerosol in the cigarette rod 31 from flowing into the aerosol generating device (e.g., Figures 1 to 3 ).

[0086] The filter rod 32 may include a first section 321 and a second section 322. Here, the first section 321 corresponds to Figure 4 The first section of the filter rod 22, the second section 322 may correspond to Figure 4 The third section of the filter rod 22.

[0087] The diameter and overall length of the cigarette 3 may correspond to Figure 4 As a non-limiting example, the length of the front end plug 33 can be about 7 mm, the length of the cigarette rod 31 can be about 15 mm, the length of the first section 321 can be about 12 mm, and the length of the second section 322 can be about 14 mm.

[0088] The cigarette 3 may be packaged with at least one packaging material 35. The packaging material 35 may be formed with at least one hole for external air to flow in or internal gas to discharge. For example, the front end plug 33 is packaged with a first packaging material 351, the cigarette rod 31 is packaged with a second packaging material 352, the first section 321 is packaged with a third packaging material 353, and the second section 322 is packaged with a fourth packaging material 354. Then, the entire cigarette 3 may be packaged again with a fifth packaging material 355.

[0089] In addition, at least one through hole 36 may be formed on the fifth packaging material 355. For example, the through hole 36 may be formed in the area surrounding the cigarette rod 31, but is not limited thereto. The through hole 36 may be used to pass through the cigarette rod 31. Figure 1 and Figure 3The heat generated by the heater 13 shown is transferred to the interior of the cigarette rod 31.

[0090] In addition, the second section 322 may include at least one capsule 34. Here, the capsule 34 may play a role in generating fragrance or generating aerosol. For example, the capsule 34 may be a structure in which a fragrance liquid is wrapped with a film. The capsule 34 may be spherical or cylindrical, but is not limited thereto.

[0091] The first packaging material 351 can be made of a metal foil such as aluminum foil combined with a common filter paper. For example, the overall thickness of the first packaging material 351 can be in the range of 45µm to 55µm, preferably 50.3µm. In addition, the metal foil thickness of the first packaging material 351 can be in the range of 6µm to 7µm, preferably 6.3µm. In addition, the basis weight of the first packaging material 351 can be in the range of 50g / m 2 Up to 55g / m 2 Within, preferably 53g / m 2 .

[0092] The second packaging material 352 and the third packaging material 353 can be made of common filter paper. For example, the second packaging material 352 and the third packaging material 353 can be porous roll paper or non-porous roll paper.

[0093] For example, the porosity of the second packaging material 352 may be 35000 CU, but is not limited thereto. Also, the thickness of the second packaging material 352 may be in the range of 70 µm to 80 µm, preferably 78 µm. Also, the basis weight of the second packaging material 352 may be in the range of 20 g / m 2 Up to 25g / m 2 The preferred thickness is 23.5 g / m 2 .

[0094] For example, the porosity of the third packaging material 353 may be 24000 CU, but is not limited thereto. Also, the thickness of the third packaging material 353 may be in the range of 60 µm to 70 µm, preferably 68 µm. Also, the basis weight of the third packaging material 353 may be in the range of 20 g / m 2 Up to 25g / m 2 Within, preferably 21g / m 2 .

[0095] The fourth packaging material 354 may be a PLA composite paper. Here, the PLA composite paper refers to a three-layer paper consisting of a paper layer, a PLA layer, and a paper layer. For example, the thickness of the fourth packaging material 354 may range from 100 µm to 120 µm, preferably 110 µm. Also, the basis weight of the fourth packaging material 354 may range from 80 g / m 2 Up to 100g / m 2 , preferably 88g / m 2 .

[0096] The fifth packaging material 355 may be sterilization paper (MFW). Here, sterilization paper (MFW) is a specially manufactured paper that is superior to ordinary paper in terms of tensile strength, water resistance, smoothness, etc. For example, the basis weight range of the fifth packaging material 355 may include 57 g / m 2 Up to 63g / m 2 Within, preferably 60g / m 2 Also, the thickness of the fifth packaging material 355 may be in the range of 64 μm to 70 μm, and preferably may be 67 μm.

[0097] A predetermined material may be added to the fifth packaging material 355. Here, a non-limiting example of the predetermined material is silicon. For example, silicon has properties such as heat resistance that is less affected by temperature, oxidation resistance that is not easily oxidized, tolerance to various chemicals, water resistance, or electrical insulation. However, silicon may not be used, and any material having the above properties may be added (or coated) to the fifth packaging material 355 without restriction.

[0098] The front end plug 33 may be made of cellulose acetate. For example, the front end plug 33 may be made by adding a plasticizer (e.g., triacetin) to a cellulose acetate tow. The mono denier of the filaments constituting the cellulose acetate tow may be in the range of 1.0 to 10.0, preferably in the range of 4.0 to 6.0. More preferably, the mono denier of the filaments of the front end plug 33 may be 5.0. Also, the cross-section of the filaments constituting the front end plug 33 may be Y-shaped. The total denier of the front end plug 33 may be in the range of 20,000 to 30,000, preferably in the range of 25,000 to 30,000. More preferably, the total denier of the front end plug 33 may be 28,000.

[0099] In addition, as required, the front end plug 33 may include at least one channel, and the cross-sectional shape of the channel may be manufactured in various ways.

[0100] The cigarette rod 31 may correspond to the above reference Figure 4 Therefore, the detailed description of the cigarette rod 31 will be omitted below.

[0101] The first section 321 may be made of cellulose acetate. For example, the first section may be a tubular structure including a hollow portion inside the first section 321. The first section 321 may be made by adding a plasticizer (e.g., triacetin) to the cellulose acetate tow. For example, the single denier and total denier of the first section 321 may be the same as the single denier and total denier of the front end plug 33.

[0102] The second section 322 may be made of cellulose acetate. The mono denier of the filaments of the second section 322 may be in the range of 1.0 to 10.0, preferably in the range of 8.0 to 10.0. More preferably, the mono denier of the filaments of the second section 322 may be 9.0. In addition, the cross section of the filaments of the second section 322 may be Y-shaped. The total denier of the second section 322 may be in the range of 20,000 to 30,000, preferably 25,000.

[0103] Figure 6 is a block diagram illustrating an aerosol generating device according to various embodiments.

[0104] According to one embodiment, the aerosol generating device 400 (e.g., Figures 1 to 3 The aerosol generating device 1) includes a control unit 410, a sensor unit 420, an output unit 430, a battery 440, a heater 450, a user input unit 460, a memory 470, and a communication unit 480. However, the internal structure of the aerosol generating device 400 is not limited to Figure 6 It is easy for a person skilled in the art to understand that the aerosol generating device 400 can be omitted according to different designs. Figure 6 Some of the components shown may be further added.

[0105] The sensing unit 420 can detect the state of the aerosol generating device 400 or the surrounding state of the aerosol generating device 400, and transmit the detected information to the control unit 410. The control unit 410 can control the aerosol generating device 400 to perform other functions based on the detected information, such as controlling the operation of the heater 450, restricting smoking, determining whether an aerosol generating product (e.g., a cigarette, a cartridge, etc.) is inserted, displaying a notification, etc.

[0106] The sensing part 420 may include at least one of a temperature sensor 422 , an insertion detection sensor 424 , and a suction sensor 426 , but is not limited thereto.

[0107] The temperature sensor 422 can detect the heating temperature of the heater 450 (or the aerosol generating material). The aerosol generating device 400 may include a separate temperature sensor to detect the temperature of the heater 450, or the heater 450 itself may be used as a temperature sensor. Alternatively, the temperature sensor 422 may be disposed around the battery 440 to monitor the temperature of the battery 440.

[0108] The insertion detection sensor 424 can detect the insertion and / or removal of the aerosol generating article. For example, the insertion detection sensor 424 can include at least one of a film sensor, a pressure sensor, a light sensor, a resistance sensor, a capacitance sensor, an inductance sensor, and an infrared sensor, and can detect a signal change when the aerosol generating article is inserted and / or removed.

[0109] The puff sensor 426 may detect the user's puff based on various physical changes in the airflow path or airflow channel. For example, the puff sensor 426 may detect the user's puff based on any one of temperature change, flow change, voltage change, and pressure change.

[0110] In addition to the above sensors (422 to 426), the sensing unit 420 may further include at least one of a temperature / humidity sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a position sensor (e.g., GPS), a proximity sensor, and an RGB sensor (e.g., an illuminance sensor). Since a person skilled in the art can intuitively infer the function of each sensor from the name, a detailed description is omitted.

[0111] The output unit 430 may output state information about the aerosol generating device 400 to the user. The output unit 430 may include at least one of a display unit 432, a tactile unit 434, and a sound output unit 436, but is not limited thereto. When the display unit 432 and the touch pad are stacked to form a touch screen, the display unit 432 may be used not only as an output device but also as an input device.

[0112] The display unit 432 can visually provide information about the aerosol generating device 400 to the user. For example, the information about the aerosol generating device 400 may include various information such as the charging / discharging state of the battery 440 of the aerosol generating device 400, the preheating state of the heater 450, the insertion / removal state of the aerosol generating article, or the use restriction state of the aerosol generating device 400 (for example, abnormality is detected), and the display unit 432 can output the information to the outside. The display unit 432 may be a liquid crystal display panel (LCD), an organic light emitting display panel (OLED), etc. The display unit 432 may also be an LED light emitting element.

[0113] The haptic portion 434 may convert the electrical signal into a mechanical stimulation or an electrical stimulation to provide the user with tactile information about the aerosol generating device 400. For example, the haptic portion 434 may include a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0114] The sound output unit 436 may provide the user with information about the aerosol generating device 400 through sound. For example, the sound output unit 436 may convert an electrical signal into a sound signal and output it to the outside.

[0115] The battery 440 can provide the power required for the operation of the aerosol generating device 400. The battery 440 can supply power to heat the heater 450. In addition, the battery 440 can provide the power required for the operation of other components in the aerosol generating device 400 (for example, the sensing unit 420, the output unit 430, the user input unit 460, the memory 470, and the communication unit 480). The battery 440 can be a rechargeable battery or a disposable battery. For example, the battery 440 can be a lithium polymer (LiPoly) battery, but is not limited thereto.

[0116] The heater 450 may receive power from the battery 440 to heat the aerosol generating substance. Figure 6 Although not shown in the figure, the aerosol generating device 400 may further include a power conversion circuit (e.g., a DC / DC converter) that converts the power of the battery 440 and supplies it to the heater 450. In addition, when the aerosol generating device 400 generates aerosol by induction heating, the aerosol generating device 400 may further include a DC / AC converter to convert the direct current of the battery 440 into alternating current.

[0117] The control unit 410, the sensing unit 420, the output unit 430, the user input unit 460, the memory 470, and the communication unit 480 may receive power from the battery 440 to implement their functions. Figure 6 Not shown, a power conversion circuit, such as a low dropout (LDO) circuit or a voltage stabilization circuit, which converts power from the battery 440 and supplies the power to various components may also be included.

[0118] In one embodiment, the heater 450 may be made of any resistive material suitable for heating. For example, the resistive material may be a metal or metal alloy including titanium, zirconium, tantalum, platinum, nickel, cobalt, chromium, hafnium, niobium, molybdenum, tungsten, tin, gallium, manganese, iron, copper, stainless steel, nickel-chromium, etc., but is not limited thereto. In addition, the heater 450 may be implemented as a metal heating wire, a metal heating plate provided with a conductive track, a ceramic heating element, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0119] In one embodiment, the heater 450 may be an induction heating heater. For example, the heater 450 may include a susceptor that generates heat through a magnetic field applied by a coil, thereby heating the aerosol generating substance.

[0120] In one embodiment, the heater 450 may include a plurality of heaters. For example, the heater 450 may include a first heater for heating cigarettes and a second heater for heating liquids.

[0121] The user input unit 460 may receive information input by a user or output information to the user. For example, the user input unit 460 may include a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (contact capacitance type, pressure resistance film type, infrared sensing type, surface ultrasonic conduction type, overall tension measurement type, piezoelectric effect type, etc.), a roller, a roller switch, etc., but is not limited thereto. Figure 6 Not shown, the aerosol generating device 400 may further include a connection interface such as a universal serial bus (USB) interface, and may be connected to other external devices through the USB interface to send and receive information, or to charge the battery 440.

[0122] The memory 470 is hardware for storing various data processed by the aerosol generating device 400, and can store data processed by the control unit 410 and data to be processed. The memory 470 is at least one storage medium selected from a flash memory type memory, a hard disk type memory, a multimedia card micro type memory, a card type memory (such as an SD or XD memory), a random access memory (RAM), a static random access memory (SRAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), a programmable read-only memory (PROM), a magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, and an optical disk. The memory 470 can store the operation time of the aerosol generating device 400, the maximum number of puffs, the current number of puffs, at least one temperature curve, and the user's smoking pattern data, but is not limited thereto.

[0123] The communication unit 480 may include at least one component for communicating with other electronic devices. For example, the communication unit 480 may include a short-range wireless communication unit 482 and a wireless communication unit 484 .

[0124] The short-range wireless communication unit 482 includes a Bluetooth communication unit, a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication unit, a near field communication unit (Near Field Communication unit), a WLAN (Wi-Fi) communication unit, a Zigbee communication unit, an infrared (IrDA, infrared Data Association) communication unit, a WFD (Wi-Fi Direct) communication unit, an ultra wideband (UWB) communication unit, an Ant+ communication unit, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0125] The wireless communication unit 484 may include, but is not limited to, a cellular network communication unit, an Internet communication unit, a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN) communication unit, etc. The wireless communication unit 484 may use subscriber information (e.g., an International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) to confirm and authenticate the aerosol generating device 400 within the communication network.

[0126] The control unit 410 may control the overall operation of the aerosol generating device 400. In one embodiment, the control unit 410 may include at least one processor. The processor may be implemented as a plurality of logic gate arrays, or may be implemented as a combination of a general-purpose microprocessor and a memory, wherein the memory stores a program executable by the microprocessor. It is easy to understand for a person skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs that the at least one processor may be other forms of hardware.

[0127] The control unit 410 may control the temperature of the heater 450 by controlling the power supply from the battery 440 to the heater 450. For example, the control unit 410 may control the power supply by controlling the switching of the switching element between the battery 440 and the heater 450. In another example, the heating integrated circuit may control the power supply to the heater 450 according to the control command of the control unit 410.

[0128] The control unit 410 may analyze the detection result of the sensing unit 420 and control the subsequent process. For example, the control unit 410 may control the power supplied to the heater 450 according to the detection result of the sensing unit 420, thereby starting and shutting down the heater 450. For another example, the control unit 410 may control the amount of power supplied to the heater 450 and the power supply time according to the detection result of the sensing unit 420, so that the heater 450 is heated to a predetermined temperature or maintained at a suitable temperature.

[0129] The control unit 410 may control the output unit 430 according to the result detected by the sensing unit 420. For example, when the number of puffs counted by the puff sensor 426 reaches a preset number, the control unit 410 may inform the user through at least one of the display unit 432, the tactile unit 434, and the sound output unit 436 that the aerosol generating device 400 is about to stop.

[0130] In one embodiment, the control unit 410 may control the power supply time and / or power supply amount to the heater 450 according to the state of the aerosol generating product detected by the sensing unit 420. For example, when the aerosol generating product is in an over-humidified state, the control unit 410 may control the power supply time to the induction coil, thereby extending the preheating time of the aerosol generating product compared to the normal state.

[0131] One embodiment may be implemented as a storage medium, which includes instructions executable by a computer, such as a program module executable by a computer. Computer-readable media may be any available media that can be accessed by a computer, and includes all volatile media, non-volatile media, and removable media, non-removable media. In addition, computer-readable media may include computer storage media and communication media. Computer storage media include all volatile / non-volatile media and removable / non-removable media implemented by a specific method or technology for storing computer-readable instruction codes, data structures, program modules, or other data information. Communication media typically include computer-readable instruction codes, data structures, program modules, or other data such as modulated data signals of carrier waves or other transmission mechanisms, and include any information transmission media.

[0132] Figure 7 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a system for unlocking an aerosol generating device according to various embodiments.

[0133] According to an embodiment, the system 700 may include a server 710 , a user terminal 720 , and an aerosol generating device 730 .

[0134] For example, the aerosol generating device 730 may be the aerosol generating device 730 described above with reference to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The aerosol generating device 1 described above, or the aerosol generating device 1 described above Figure 6 An aerosol generating device 400 is described.

[0135] For example, the server 710 may be a server operated by a manufacturer of the aerosol generating device 730 , or may be a server operated by an operator affiliated with the manufacturer.

[0136] For example, the user terminal 720 may be a mobile communication terminal supporting cellular wireless communication and short-range wireless communication. The user terminal 720 may exchange data with the server 710 or the aerosol generating device 730 using software or applications installed on the user terminal 720 .

[0137] According to an embodiment, the aerosol generating device 730 may be in a locked state or an unlocked state. For example, when the aerosol generating device 730 is in a shipping mode, the aerosol generating device 730 may be in a locked state. When the user of the aerosol generating device 730 is verified, the aerosol generating device 730 in the locked state may be unlocked. For example, when the user is a user registered as an adult in the server 710, the aerosol generating device 730 may be unlocked. For example, when the user is verified as an adult using the user terminal 720, the aerosol generating device 730 may be unlocked. When the aerosol generating device 730 is in a locked state, other functions (e.g., a heating function) except for the function of wirelessly communicating with the user terminal 720 may not be operated.

[0138] The following will refer to Figure 8 and Fig. 9 The method of unlocking the aerosol generating device 730 is described in detail.

[0139] Figure 8 is a flow chart illustrating a method of unlocking an aerosol generating device according to various embodiments.

[0140] The following operations 810, 820, 830, 840, 850 can be referred to above Figure 7 The user terminal 720 described above is executed, and operations 815, 860, and 870 can be performed by referring to the above Figure 7 The aerosol generating device 730 described herein is implemented.

[0141] In operation 810, the user terminal 720 may use short-range wireless communication to establish a wireless channel with the aerosol generating device 730. For example, the short-range wireless communication may be Bluetooth, BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) or near field communication (NFC).

[0142] In operation 815, the aerosol generating device 730 may establish a wireless channel with the user terminal 720 using short-range wireless communication. Even when the aerosol generating device 730 is in a locked state, the function of performing short-range wireless communication with the aerosol generating device 730 may still operate. For example, the aerosol generating device 730 may send a beacon for establishing a wireless channel to the user terminal 720. When the beacon is received from the aerosol generating device 730, the user terminal 720 may establish a wireless channel with the aerosol generating device 730 based on the connection instruction received from the user.

[0143] In operation 820 , the user terminal 720 may perform age verification on a user of the user terminal 720 (or the aerosol generating device 730 ).

[0144] According to an embodiment, the user terminal 720 may perform age verification through an application programming interface (API) of an age verification application.

[0145] According to one embodiment, the user terminal 720 may transmit the user's identifier (ID) and password to the server 710, and receive from the server 710 whether the user with the ID is an adult. When receiving information indicating that the user is an adult from the server 710, the user terminal 720 may determine that age verification has been completed for the user. For example, the user may create a new account in advance using the server 710, and a separate age verification may be performed for the account creation process. The server 710 may store information about whether the user is an adult. When the user logs in as an adult on the server 710, the user terminal 720 may determine that the user age verification has been completed.

[0146] In operation 830, when the user's age verification is completed, the user terminal 720 may output an interface for unlocking the aerosol generating device 730 through the display of the user terminal 720. For example, the interface for the user to unlock the aerosol generating device 730 may be an unlock button.

[0147] In operation 840, the user terminal 720 may receive an unlock input from the user through an interface. For example, the user may transmit the unlock input to the user terminal 720 by touching the unlock interface.

[0148] In operation 850 , upon receiving an unlocking input from the user, the user terminal 720 may send an unlocking instruction to the aerosol generating device 730 through a wireless channel.

[0149] In operation 860 , if the age verification of the user of the user terminal 720 has been completed (ie, successful) in operation 820 , the aerosol generating device 730 may receive an unlocking instruction from the aerosol generating device 730 through a wireless channel.

[0150] In operation 870, when the unlocking instruction is received, the aerosol generating device 730 may be unlocked. For example, when the aerosol generating device 730 is unlocked, its previously locked function may be activated. For example, when the aerosol generating device 730 is unlocked, a heating function for generating aerosol may be activated.

[0151] Fig. 9 is a flow chart illustrating a method of outputting an interface for unlocking an aerosol generating device according to various embodiments.

[0152] According to one embodiment, when performing the above reference Figure 8After the operation 820, operations 910 and 920 may be performed. Operations 910 and 920 may be performed as described above. Figure 7 The user terminal 720 executes.

[0153] In operation 910, the user terminal 720 may receive a target identification number of the aerosol generating device 730 from the aerosol generating device 730 through a wireless channel. For example, the target identification number may be a manufacturing number or ID of the aerosol generating device 730, but the embodiment is not limited thereto. The target identification number is transmitted only from the aerosol generating device 730 to the user terminal 720, and not to the server 710. That is, the user terminal 720 does not transmit the target identification number to the server 710.

[0154] In operation 920, after the user's age verification is completed, the user terminal 720 may associate the user with the target identification number. For example, the user terminal 720 may associate more than one target identification number with the user. When the user has multiple aerosol generating devices, the user may register the multiple aerosol generating devices to the user terminal 720 through multiple target identification numbers to manage the multiple aerosol generating devices.

[0155] According to one embodiment, the above reference Figure 8 The described operation 830 may include the following operation 930 .

[0156] In operation 930, only when the number of target identification numbers associated with the user is less than the preset number, the user terminal 720 outputs an interface for unlocking the aerosol generating device 730. That is, when the number of target identification numbers associated with the user is greater than or equal to the preset number, the interface for unlocking the aerosol generating device 730 may not be output.

[0157] According to an embodiment, the user terminal 720 outputs an interface for unlocking the aerosol generating device 730 only when the number of currently unlocked aerosol generating devices among the plurality of aerosol generating devices associated with the user is less than a preset number.

[0158] Fig.10 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a system for unlocking an aerosol generating device according to various embodiments.

[0159] According to an embodiment, the system 1000 may include a server 1010 and a user terminal 1020. The user 1015 may be the owner of the user terminal 1020 and the aerosol generating device 1030.

[0160] For example, the aerosol generating device 1030 may be the aerosol generating device 1030 described above with reference to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The aerosol generating device 1 described above, or the aerosol generating device 1 described above, Figure 6 The aerosol generating device 400 described above Figure 7 Unlike the described system 700 , no data communication may occur between the user terminal 1020 and the aerosol generating device 1030 .

[0161] For example, the server 1010 may be a server operated by a manufacturer of the aerosol generating device 1030 , or may be a server operated by an operator affiliated with the manufacturer.

[0162] For example, the user terminal 1020 may be a mobile communication terminal supporting cellular wireless communication and short-range wireless communication. The user terminal 720 may exchange data with the server 710 through software or applications installed on the user terminal 720.

[0163] According to an embodiment, the server 1010 may store information related to the target identification number and the password of the aerosol generating device 1030. For example, during the manufacturing process of the aerosol generating device 1030, the target identification number and the password of the target identification number may be set in the aerosol generating device 1030. The server 1010 may store a list of target identification numbers and passwords of a plurality of aerosol generating devices including the aerosol generating device 1030.

[0164] The user 1015 of the aerosol generating device 1030 may access the target intrinsic information of the aerosol generating device 1030 stored in the aerosol generating device 1030. For example, the aerosol generating device 1030 may output the target intrinsic information through a display in response to a request from the user 1015. As another example, the target intrinsic information may be provided in the form of a sticker attached to the aerosol generating device 1030, or may be engraved on the aerosol generating device 1030.

[0165] The user 1015 may transmit the target inherent information to the server 1010 through the user terminal 1020. When the age verification of the user 1015 is completed, the server 1010 may provide the user 1015 with a password corresponding to the received target inherent information through the user terminal 1020. Figure 8 The description of operation 820 described above may similarly apply to the description of age verification of user 1015 .

[0166] The user 1015 may input a password to the aerosol generating device 1030. For example, the user 1015 may input the password to the aerosol generating device 1030 using a user interface of the aerosol generating device 1030. The user interface of the aerosol generating device 1030 may include one or more buttons or a touch display screen. The user may input the password using the user interface, such as numeric characters, a drag pattern, or Morse code. For example, when the user interface includes a single button, the user may press the button seven times in succession to input "76", and press the button six times in succession while the aerosol generating device 1030 vibrates. The vibration of the aerosol generating device 1030 may indicate that a single number has been recognized.

[0167] When the password received from the user 1015 corresponds to the preset password, the aerosol generating device 1030 may be unlocked.

[0168] The method according to the embodiment is embodied in the form of a program command that can be executed by a variety of computer means and recorded in a computer read-write medium. The computer read-write medium can include program commands, data files, data structures, etc. in a single or combined form. The program instructions recorded in the medium can be instructions specially designed and constructed for implementing the embodiment, or instructions that can be used based on known knowledge by ordinary technicians in the field of computer software. The computer read-write recording medium can include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and tapes; optical media similar to CD-ROMs, DVDs, etc.; magneto-optical media similar to floptical disks (magneto-optical media), and hardware devices specially constructed for storing and executing program commands similar to read-only memories (ROMs), random access memories (RAMs), flash memories, etc. Examples of program instructions include not only machine language codes generated by compilers, but also high-level language codes that can be executed by computers by using interpreters, etc. The above-mentioned hardware devices can be configured to act as one or more software modules to perform the operations of the above-mentioned embodiments, and vice versa.

[0169] Software can include a computer program, code, instructions, or a combination of more than one of these, which can cause a processing device to operate in a desired manner, or, individually or collectively, command a processing device. Software and / or data can be permanently or temporarily embody any type of equipment, component, physical device, virtual device, computer storage medium or device, or transmitted signal wave for interpretation by the processing device or to provide commands or data to the processing device. Software is distributed on computer systems connected by a network and can be stored or executed in a distributed manner. Software and data can be stored in one or more computer read-write storage media.

[0170] In summary, the embodiments are described through limited drawings, and a person skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications based on the description. For example, the described techniques are performed in a different order from the described method, and / or the described systems, structures, devices, circuits and other components are combined or combined in a different form from the described method, or replaced or substituted by other components or equivalents, and appropriate results can also be obtained.

[0171] Therefore, other embodiments, other examples and equivalents of the claims are intended to fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for unlocking an aerosol generating device executed by a user terminal, characterized in that: The following operations are included: establishing a wireless channel with the aerosol generating device using short-range wireless communication; Performing age verification on a user of the user terminal; When the age verification is completed, outputting an interface for unlocking the aerosol generating device through a display; as well as When an unlock input is received through the interface, an unlock instruction is sent to the aerosol generating device through the wireless channel.

2. The method for unlocking an aerosol generating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The operation of performing age verification on the user of the user terminal includes the following operations: When a user logs in to a preset server as an adult, it is determined that the age verification of the user has been completed.

3. The method for unlocking an aerosol generating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An age verification is performed on a user of the user terminal using an application programming interface (API) of an age verification application.

4. The method for unlocking an aerosol generating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The short-range wireless communication is Bluetooth or Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).

5. The method for unlocking an aerosol generating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The following operations are also included: receiving a target identification number of the aerosol generating device via the wireless channel; as well as When the age verification is complete, the user is associated with the target identification number, Wherein, when the number of target identification numbers associated with the user is less than a preset number, the interface for unlocking the aerosol generating device is output.

6. The method for unlocking an aerosol generating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The unlocking instructions are configured to unlock the aerosol generating device.

7. The method for unlocking an aerosol generating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The unlocking instruction is configured to activate a heating function for generating an aerosol.

8. A computer-readable storage medium storing instructions for executing the method of claim 1.

9. A user terminal, characterized in that: include: a processor configured to execute a program for unlocking the aerosol generating device; and a memory configured to store the program, Wherein, the processor is configured to: establishing a wireless channel with the aerosol generating device using short-range wireless communication; Performing age verification on a user of the user terminal; When the age verification is completed, outputting an interface for unlocking the aerosol generating device through a display; and When an unlock input is received through the interface, an unlock instruction is sent to the aerosol generating device through the wireless channel.

10. An unlocking method performed by an aerosol generating device, characterized in that: The unlocking method includes the following operations: Use short-range wireless communication to establish a wireless channel with a user terminal; After the age verification of the user of the user terminal is completed, receiving an unlocking instruction from the user terminal through the wireless channel; as well as In response to the unlock instruction, the aerosol generating device is unlocked.

11. The unlocking method according to claim 10, characterized in that: The unlocking operation includes an operation of activating a heating function for generating aerosol.

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