Aerosol supply device comprising capacitive sensor
By analyzing capacitance changes using a capacitance sensor and processor, the accuracy of consumable insertion and removal detection in aerosol supply devices has been improved, enhancing user convenience and device reliability.
CN121398702APending Publication Date: 2026-01-23NICOVENTURES TRADING LTD
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202480043039.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-07-28
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-23
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing aerosol supply devices struggle to accurately detect the insertion and removal of consumables, leading to user inconvenience and potential errors.
Method used
A capacitance sensor is used to measure the capacitance change of the products in the aerosol supply device. The processor analyzes the difference in capacitance value to determine the insertion and removal of consumables. The dielectric constant is changed by a dielectric component to improve the detection accuracy.
Benefits of technology
It enables accurate detection of consumable insertion and removal, reduces operational errors, and improves user experience and device reliability.
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Abstract
An aerosol supply device for receiving an article comprising a first section and a second section. The aerosol supply device includes: a receiving portion configured to receive at least a portion of an article; a capacitance sensor configured to measure a capacitance on a portion of the aerosol supply device receiving the article; and a processor communicatively coupled to the capacitive sensor, the processor configured to determine whether the article has been inserted or removed based on the capacitance measured over a period of time. During insertion and / or removal of the article: when the first segment is adjacent to the capacitive sensor, the capacitive sensor measures a first capacitance value; when the second segment is adjacent to the capacitive sensor, the capacitive sensor measures a second capacitance value, the second capacitance value being different from the first capacitance value, and the processor is configured to determine, using the first capacitance value and the second capacitance value, that the article has been inserted into or removed from the receiving portion.
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