Control method and atomization device

Abstract

The application provides a control method and an atomization device. The control method comprises: obtaining a first trigger signal generated when a pressing operation member is pressed; obtaining a second trigger signal generated when the same operation member is rotated; and determining whether to unlock the atomization device according to the first trigger signal and the second trigger signal. The control method and the atomization device provided by the application set the pressing and rotating double actions as the unlocking trigger condition of the atomization device, which is beneficial to prevent the atomization device from being triggered by mistake and improve the reliability of the atomization device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of atomization technology, specifically to a control method and an atomization device. Background Technology

[0002] Atomizing devices are devices that form aerosols from stored atomizable media through heating or ultrasound. During storage and transportation, atomizing devices are easily triggered accidentally, causing them to operate automatically and wasting atomizing substrate and electrical energy, thus affecting their reliability. Alternatively, to address child lock issues, complex unlocking structures and logic are implemented, increasing user education costs. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The main technical problem addressed by this application is to provide a control method and atomizing device to improve the reliability of the atomizing device.

[0004] One embodiment of this application provides a control method for an atomizing device, characterized in that it includes: Acquire the first trigger signal generated when the pressing action is activated; Acquire a second trigger signal generated when the same operating element is rotated; The atomizing device is unlocked based on the first trigger signal and the second trigger signal.

[0005] According to an embodiment of this application, the step of determining whether to unlock the atomizing device based on the first trigger signal and the second trigger signal includes: Based on the first trigger signal, determine whether the atomizing device has entered the pre-unlocked state; If the atomizing device is in the pre-unlocked state, then based on the second trigger signal, it is determined whether the atomizing device has entered the unlocked state from the pre-unlocked state.

[0006] According to an embodiment of this application, the step of determining whether the atomizing device has entered a pre-unlocked state based on the first trigger signal includes: Based on the first trigger signal, determine whether the duration of pressing the operating element is greater than or equal to a first preset time; If the duration is greater than or equal to the first preset time, the atomizing device enters the pre-unlocked state.

[0007] According to one embodiment of this application, after the atomizing device enters the pre-unlocked state, the control method further includes: Determine whether the duration for which the atomizing device remains in the pre-unlocked state is greater than a second preset time; If the holding time is greater than the second preset time, the atomizing device changes from the pre-unlocked state to the locked state.

[0008] According to an embodiment of this application, the step of determining whether the atomizing device has entered the unlocked state from the pre-unlocked state based on the second trigger signal if the atomizing device is in the pre-unlocked state includes: Based on the second trigger signal, determine whether the rotation direction of the operating component is the first direction; If the rotation direction is the first direction, then determine whether the rotation angle of the operating component is greater than or equal to the first preset angle; If the rotation angle is greater than or equal to the first preset angle, the atomizing device is unlocked.

[0009] According to one embodiment of this application, the range of the first preset angle is 5°-30°.

[0010] According to an embodiment of this application, the step of determining whether the atomizing device has entered a pre-unlocked state based on the first trigger signal includes: Based on the first trigger signal, it is determined whether the pressing operation on the operating component is two consecutive presses. If so, it is determined whether the interval between the two presses is less than a third preset time. If the interval is less than the third preset time, it is determined whether the duration of the second press on the operating component is greater than or equal to a first preset time. If the duration is greater than or equal to the first preset time, the atomizing device enters the pre-unlocked state.

[0011] According to one embodiment of this application, the third preset time ranges from 0.5s to 0.7s.

[0012] This application also provides an atomizing device, which uses the control method described in the above embodiments to determine whether to unlock.

[0013] According to one embodiment of this application, the atomizing device includes: The input module includes the aforementioned operating element; The detection module is used to detect and send the first trigger signal and the second trigger signal; The control module is used to receive the first trigger signal and the second trigger signal and determine whether to unlock the atomizing device; the control module is also used to send an unlock signal. The feedback module is used to receive the unlock signal and send unlock information.

[0014] The control method and atomizing device provided in this application, by setting both pressing and rotating actions as the unlocking trigger conditions for the atomizing device, help prevent accidental triggering of the atomizing device and improve the reliability of the atomizing device. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of the control method of this application; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A flowchart illustrating an embodiment of step S300 of the control method shown; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A flowchart illustrating an embodiment of step S310 of the control method shown; Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A flowchart illustrating another embodiment of step S310 of the control method shown; Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A flowchart illustrating an embodiment of step S320 of the control method shown; Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A flowchart illustrating step S310 of the control method shown in another embodiment; Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating another embodiment of the control method of this application; Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating yet another embodiment of the control method of this application; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the atomizing device of this application.

[0017] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows: Atomizing device 10, input module 110, operating component 111, detection module 120, control module 130, and feedback module 140. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be particularly noted that the following embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and do not limit the scope of the application. Similarly, the following embodiments are only some, not all, embodiments of the present application, and all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0019] The terms "first," "second," and "third" used in the embodiments of this application are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first," "second," or "third" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified. All directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this application are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movement of components in a specific posture (as shown in the figures). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly. The terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, in the embodiments of this application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or components inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices.

[0020] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0021] This application provides a control method for an atomizing device 10, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the control methods include: Step S100: Obtain the first trigger signal generated when the pressing operation component 111 is pressed.

[0022] Step S200: Obtain the second trigger signal generated when rotating the same operating component 111.

[0023] Step S300: Determine whether to unlock the atomizing device 10 based on the first trigger signal and the second trigger signal.

[0024] Currently, most atomizing devices 10 use button unlocking or slide unlocking, such as "five-click to power on / five-click to power off" button combinations, long-press function keys to enter lock and unlock mode, and touchscreen slide unlocking. Button unlocking or slide unlocking carries a high risk of accidental activation. When the atomizing device 10 is placed in a pocket or bag, multiple button presses can easily trigger it accidentally. Continuous rapid button presses are user-unfriendly, unintuitive, and inefficient. Furthermore, button locks often lack clear physical feedback, making it difficult to determine whether unlocking was successful and lacking confirmation. Additionally, button combinations are relatively fixed, limiting innovation and hindering the creation of more differentiated experiences. This application innovatively combines pressing and rotating operations for unlocking, significantly reducing the risk of accidental activation from single-operation unlocking, creating a child lock function, and improving the safety of the atomizing device 10. Simultaneously, both pressing and rotating operations act on the operating component 111, eliminating the need for additional button structures, resulting in a simpler structure for the atomizing device 10, saving costs, improving space utilization, and enhancing its aesthetics.

[0025] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, step S300 includes: Step S310: Based on the first trigger signal, determine whether the atomizing device 10 has entered the pre-unlocked state.

[0026] Step S320: If the atomizing device 10 is in the pre-unlocked state, then determine whether the atomizing device 10 has entered the unlocked state from the pre-unlocked state according to the second trigger signal.

[0027] In some embodiments, the atomizing device 10 has a pre-unlocked state and an unlocked state. A simple pressing operation only generates a first trigger signal, causing the atomizing device 10 to enter the pre-unlocked state, but it cannot actually unlock the atomizing device 10. When the atomizing device 10 is in the pre-unlocked state, rotating the operating member 111 generates a second trigger signal, which is required to cause the atomizing device 10 to enter the unlocked state. Unlike the first trigger signal, the second trigger signal is generated by rotating the operating member 111. Using a dual action of "pressing + rotating" as the unlocking trigger condition can significantly reduce the probability of false triggering of the atomizing device 10 during transportation and movement, and greatly improve safety.

[0028] In some other embodiments, the atomizing device 10 can be determined to be in a pre-unlocked state based on the second trigger signal; if the atomizing device 10 is in a pre-unlocked state, the atomizing device 10 can be unlocked based on the first trigger signal. That is, rotating the operating member 111 first and then pressing the operating member 111 are used as unlocking trigger conditions.

[0029] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, step S310 includes: Step S311: Based on the first trigger signal, determine whether the duration of pressing the operation component 111 is greater than or equal to the first preset time.

[0030] Step S312: If the duration is greater than or equal to the first preset time, the atomizing device 10 enters the pre-unlocked state.

[0031] During transportation or handling, the atomizing device 10 may be exposed to vibration, causing the operating component 111 to come into contact with surrounding objects and be accidentally pressed. This application sets a first preset time to determine the duration of the pressing of the operating component 111. If the duration is less than the first preset time, the pressing operation is ignored, thereby filtering out accidental pressing actions and reducing the risk of the atomizing device 10 being accidentally activated into the pre-unlocked state.

[0032] In some embodiments, the first preset time ranges from 0.5s to 1s. The duration of accidental pressing of the operating element 111 is usually short. Setting the range of the first preset time to 0.5s to 1s can filter out most of the false triggering events. At the same time, the duration of pressing the operating element 111 during the user's unlocking process is not too long, which helps to reduce the user's waiting time and improve the user experience.

[0033] In some embodiments, the first preset time can be 0.5s, 0.52s, 0.765s, 0.8s, 0.924s, 1s, or any value between the above values.

[0034] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, after the atomizing device 10 enters the pre-unlocked state, the control method further includes: Step S313: Determine whether the holding time of the atomizing device 10 in the pre-unlocked state is greater than the second preset time.

[0035] Step S314: If the holding time is greater than the second preset time, the atomizing device 10 changes from the pre-unlocked state to the locked state.

[0036] The user presses the operating element 111 to put the atomizing device 10 into a pre-unlocked state. For a second preset time, the atomizing device 10 will remain in the pre-unlocked state. If the user does not perform a further operation to move the atomizing device 10 from the pre-unlocked state to the unlocked state, the atomizing device 10 will switch to a locked state if the pre-unlocked state is maintained for longer than the second preset time. The user will then need to press the operating element 111 again to enter the pre-unlocked state. The second preset time prevents the atomizing device 10 from remaining in the pre-unlocked state for extended periods, reducing the risk of accidental unlocking. Simultaneously, it filters out accidental triggering events where the pressing of the operating element 111 lasts longer than the first preset time, further enhancing the safety of the atomizing device 10.

[0037] In some embodiments, the operating member 111 remains pressed down while the atomizing device 10 is in a pre-unlocked state. In some embodiments, the operating member 111 may be in a released state while the atomizing device 10 is in a pre-unlocked state.

[0038] In some embodiments, the second preset time ranges from 2s to 4s. Specifically, the second preset time can be 2s, 2.52s, 3s, 3.5s, 3.78s, 4s, or any value between the above.

[0039] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, step S320 includes: Step S321: Based on the second trigger signal, determine whether the rotation direction of the operating component 111 is the first direction.

[0040] Step S322: If the rotation direction is the first direction, determine whether the rotation angle of the operating component 111 is greater than or equal to the first preset angle.

[0041] Step S323: If the rotation angle is greater than or equal to the first preset angle, then unlock the atomizing device 10.

[0042] When the atomizing device 10 is in the pre-unlocked state, the user can generate a second trigger signal by rotating the operating component 111, which can unlock the atomizing device 10. However, the operating component 111 may spontaneously rotate slightly due to a collision during transportation. This application sets the rotation direction and rotation angle so that the operating component 111 must rotate in a preset direction and amplitude to unlock the atomizing device 10, making the combined action more unique and effectively avoiding accidental triggering caused by random events.

[0043] In some embodiments, the first direction may be clockwise. In some other embodiments, the first direction may be counterclockwise.

[0044] In some other embodiments, the step of determining whether the atomizing device 10 has entered the unlocked state from the pre-unlocked state based on the second trigger signal may also include: determining whether the rotation angle of the operating member 111 is greater than or equal to a first preset angle based on the second trigger signal; if the rotation angle is greater than or equal to the first preset angle, then the atomizing device 10 is unlocked. That is, the rotation direction of the operating member 111 is not determined; regardless of whether the operating member 111 rotates clockwise or counterclockwise, as long as the rotation angle of the operating member 111 is greater than or equal to the first preset angle, the atomizing device 10 is unlocked.

[0045] In some embodiments, the first preset angle ranges from 5° to 30°. The angle of the slight rotation spontaneously generated by the operating element 111 under environmental influences is usually less than 5°. Setting the range of the first preset angle to 5°-30° can filter out most false triggering events. At the same time, the user does not need to rotate the operating element 111 by a large angle when unlocking, reducing the difficulty of operation and improving the user experience.

[0046] In some embodiments, the first preset angle can be 5°, 10°, 15°, 15.53°, 20°, 23.2°, 25°, 30°, or any value between the above angles.

[0047] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, step S310 includes: Step S331: Based on the first trigger signal, determine whether the pressing operation on the operating component 111 is two consecutive presses. If so, determine whether the interval between the two presses is less than the third preset time.

[0048] Step S332: If the interval time is less than the third preset time, determine whether the duration of the second pressing operation 111 is greater than or equal to the first preset time.

[0049] Step S333: If the duration is greater than or equal to the first preset time, the atomizing device 10 enters the pre-unlocked state.

[0050] The user must press the operating element 111 twice consecutively, with the interval between the two presses being less than a third preset time, and the duration of the second press being greater than or equal to a first preset time, for the atomizing device 10 to enter the pre-unlocked state. This unique combination of two consecutive presses effectively prevents accidental triggering of the operating element 111 due to unintentional contact.

[0051] In some embodiments, when a user presses the operating element 111 for the first time, the atomizing device 10 may enter a waiting state, waiting for a second press. If the interval is less than a third preset time, that is, if the user presses the operating element 111 a second time within the third preset time, it is considered that the user has performed two consecutive presses, and it is further determined whether the duration of the second press of the operating element 111 is greater than or equal to a first preset time. If, during the waiting state, the user does not perform a second press within the third preset time, the original first press is considered a mis-touch, and the atomizing device 10 no longer waits and enters a locked state.

[0052] In some embodiments, the pressing operation of the operating element 111 is achieved by detecting changes in the voltage level of the circuit to which the operating element 111 is connected. Pressing and releasing the operating element 111 changes the connectivity of the circuit, thereby generating an electrical signal that can be recognized by a microcontroller or a dedicated chip.

[0053] In some embodiments, after the user presses and releases the operating element 111 for the first time, the atomizing device 10 enters a waiting state, waiting for the second press operation.

[0054] In some embodiments, the third preset time ranges from 0.5s to 0.7s. The third preset time should not be too short so that the user can perform continuous pressing operations more comfortably and reduce the difficulty of operation for the user. At the same time, the third preset time should not be too long so as to reduce the power consumption of the atomizing device 10 when it is in the waiting state.

[0055] In some embodiments, the third preset time can be 0.5s, 0.55s, 0.6s, 0.638s, 0.69s, 0.7s, or any value between the above times.

[0056] In some other embodiments, the atomizing device 10 can also enter the pre-unlocked state by pressing the operating member 111 repeatedly, wherein the number of times the operating member 111 is pressed repeatedly can be 2, 3, 5, etc.

[0057] This application also provides an atomizing device 10, such as... Figure 9 As shown, the atomizing device 10 uses the control method described in the above embodiment to determine whether to unlock.

[0058] In some embodiments, the atomizing device 10 includes a circuit board on which a control circuit is provided, and the control circuit can implement the control method of the above embodiments.

[0059] In some embodiments, the atomizing device 10 includes an input module 110, a detection module 120, a control module 130, and a feedback module 140. The input module 110 includes an operating element 111. The detection module 120 is used to detect and send a first trigger signal and a second trigger signal. The control module 130 is used to receive the first trigger signal and the second trigger signal and determine whether to unlock the atomizing device 10. The control module 130 is also used to send an unlock signal. The feedback module 140 is used to receive the unlock signal and send unlock information.

[0060] In some embodiments, the input module 110 and the detection module 120 are communicatively connected, the detection module 120 and the control module 130 are communicatively connected, and the control module 130 and the feedback module 140 are communicatively connected.

[0061] In some embodiments, the operating element 111 supports pressing operations (including short presses and long presses) and bidirectional rotation (including clockwise and counterclockwise rotation).

[0062] In some embodiments, the detection module 120 is used to detect the pressing time and rotation direction of the operating element 111, as well as the rotation angle. The detection module 120 can use an analog angle sensor or a digital rotary encoder to detect the rotation angle. The principle of an analog angle sensor (such as a potentiometer) is to linearly convert the mechanical angle into a resistance or voltage value, outputting a continuously changing analog signal that directly corresponds to the absolute angle. The rotary encoder has two photoelectric or mechanical contacts with a 90-degree phase difference. When rotating, it generates two square waves with different phases, outputting a digital pulse signal for detecting the relative rotation direction and number of steps.

[0063] In some embodiments, the control module 130 is used to control the locking and unlocking of the atomizing device 10. The detection module 120 can monitor the user's pressing and rotating actions of the operating element 111, and send a first trigger signal and a second trigger signal to the control module 130. The control module 130 locks or unlocks the atomizing device 10 by analyzing the trigger signals.

[0064] In some embodiments, the feedback module 140 includes at least one of an OLED / LCD screen, an LED indicator, and a vibrator. The feedback module 140 can provide unlocking information through screen UI animation prompts, indicator light flashing, or vibration prompts, providing clear physical feedback so that users can determine whether the unlocking was successful. This allows users to intuitively feel the change in the locked state and improves the user interaction experience.

[0065] In some embodiments, one unlocking method for the atomizing device 10 is as follows: the user presses the operating component 111 for a duration greater than 700ms to enter a pre-unlocking state; the user then rotates the operating component 111 clockwise within 3 seconds, with a rotation angle ≥15° (approximately 3-5 encoder pulse levels), to complete the unlocking. At this time, the atomizing device 10 indicates that the unlocking is complete by flashing the LED indicator twice, displaying "Unlocked" on the screen UI, or by vibrating the vibrator for 50ms.

[0066] The control method and atomizing device 10 provided in this application use the pressing and rotating actions of the operating element 111 as the unlocking trigger conditions for the atomizing device 10, ensuring that the unlocking process is stable and controllable within the limits allowed by the physical structure. It provides a combination of unlocking actions that is difficult to accidentally touch, and realizes a natural, easy-to-operate unlocking method that does not require an additional switch, which is conducive to improving the security of portable devices and enhancing the user experience.

[0067] The above description is only a part of the embodiments of this application and does not limit the scope of protection of this application. Any equivalent device or equivalent process transformation made based on the content of this application specification and drawings, or direct or indirect application in other related technical fields, are similarly included in the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A control method for an atomizing device, characterized in that, include: Acquire the first trigger signal generated when the pressing action is activated; Acquire a second trigger signal generated when the same operating element is rotated; The atomizing device is unlocked based on the first trigger signal and the second trigger signal.

2. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of determining whether to unlock the atomizing device based on the first trigger signal and the second trigger signal includes: Based on the first trigger signal, determine whether the atomizing device has entered the pre-unlocked state; If the atomizing device is in the pre-unlocked state, then based on the second trigger signal, it is determined whether the atomizing device has entered the unlocked state from the pre-unlocked state.

3. The control method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The step of determining whether the atomizing device has entered the pre-unlocked state based on the first trigger signal includes: Based on the first trigger signal, determine whether the duration of pressing the operating element is greater than or equal to a first preset time; If the duration is greater than or equal to the first preset time, the atomizing device enters the pre-unlocked state.

4. The control method according to claim 3, characterized in that, After the atomizing device enters the pre-unlocked state, the control method further includes: Determine whether the duration for which the atomizing device remains in the pre-unlocked state is greater than a second preset time; If the holding time is greater than the second preset time, the atomizing device changes from the pre-unlocked state to the locked state.

5. The control method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The step of determining whether the atomizing device has entered the unlocked state from the pre-unlocked state based on the second trigger signal if the atomizing device is in the pre-unlocked state includes: Based on the second trigger signal, determine whether the rotation direction of the operating component is the first direction; If the rotation direction is the first direction, then determine whether the rotation angle of the operating component is greater than or equal to the first preset angle; If the rotation angle is greater than or equal to the first preset angle, the atomizing device is unlocked.

6. The control method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first preset angle is in the range of 5°-30°.

7. The control method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The step of determining whether the atomizing device has entered the pre-unlocked state based on the first trigger signal includes: Based on the first trigger signal, determine whether the pressing operation on the operating component is two consecutive presses; if so, determine whether the interval between the two presses is less than a third preset time. If the interval time is less than the third preset time, then determine whether the duration of pressing the operation component for the second time is greater than or equal to the first preset time; If the duration is greater than or equal to the first preset time, the atomizing device enters the pre-unlocked state.

8. The control method according to claim 7, characterized in that, The third preset time ranges from 0.5s to 0.7s.

9. An atomizing device, characterized in that, The atomizing device uses the control method described in any one of claims 1-8 to determine whether it is unlocked.

10. The atomizing device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The atomizing device includes: The input module includes the aforementioned operating element; The detection module is used to detect and send the first trigger signal and the second trigger signal; The control module is used to receive the first trigger signal and the second trigger signal and determine whether to unlock the atomizing device; the control module is also used to send an unlock signal. The feedback module is used to receive the unlock signal and send unlock information.

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