Electronic cigarette debugging equipment and system
By replacing the Bluetooth module of e-cigarettes with a serial communication interface and a microcontroller, and combining it with a low-power Bluetooth chip, efficient data and command interaction between e-cigarettes and mobile terminals is achieved. This solves the problems of high cost and poor versatility of e-cigarettes, reduces the production cost of e-cigarettes, and improves compatibility.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422847171.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-20
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-31
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-20
AI Technical Summary
The built-in Bluetooth module in existing electronic cigarettes results in high costs and poor versatility.
By using a first serial communication interface and a microcontroller to realize data and command interaction between the electronic cigarette and the mobile terminal, the built-in Bluetooth module is replaced. A low-power Bluetooth chip is used for data transmission, and a power module, a switch module and a display module are combined to support communication and data display.
It reduces the cost of e-cigarettes while improving compatibility and versatility with different e-cigarettes, and enables efficient data and command interaction.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic cigarette technology, specifically to an electronic cigarette debugging device and system. Background Technology
[0002] Electronic cigarettes require data acquisition and version upgrades during use. In most related technologies, electronic cigarettes use built-in Bluetooth modules to achieve data interaction with terminal devices for these functions. However, incorporating Bluetooth modules can increase costs and hinder large-scale production; furthermore, only electronic cigarettes with built-in Bluetooth modules can interact with terminal devices, resulting in limited versatility. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides an electronic cigarette debugging device and system to solve the technical problems of high cost and poor versatility of electronic cigarettes in related technologies.
[0004] In a first aspect, embodiments of the present invention provide an electronic cigarette debugging device, the device comprising:
[0005] The first serial communication interface is connected to the electronic cigarette and is used to receive the stored data and operating data of the electronic cigarette.
[0006] The microcontroller is electrically connected to the first serial communication interface and communicatively connected to the mobile terminal. It is used to receive and process the stored data and running data, and send the processed stored data and running data to the mobile terminal; or, it is used to receive the stored data and running data and forward them to the mobile terminal.
[0007] In one optional implementation, the microcontroller is further configured to receive and process control commands from the mobile terminal, and send the processed control commands to the first serial communication interface; or, it is further configured to receive control commands from the mobile terminal and forward them to the first serial communication interface.
[0008] The first serial communication interface is also used to send forwarded control commands or processed control commands to the electronic cigarette.
[0009] In one alternative implementation, the microcontroller includes:
[0010] A low-power Bluetooth chip, electrically connected to the first serial communication interface, is used to receive and process the stored data and running data, and send the processed stored data and running data to the transceiver module; or, it is used to receive the stored data and running data and forward them to the transceiver module.
[0011] The transceiver module is electrically connected to the low-power Bluetooth chip and communicatively connected to the mobile terminal, and is used to send processed stored data, running data, or forwarded stored data, running data to the mobile terminal.
[0012] In one alternative implementation, the device further includes:
[0013] The power module is electrically connected to the microcontroller and is used to supply power to the microcontroller.
[0014] In one alternative implementation, the device further includes:
[0015] A switch module, electrically connected to the Bluetooth Low Energy chip, is used to control the communication connection status between the Bluetooth Low Energy chip and the mobile terminal; or, it is used to connect or disconnect the data transmission between the Bluetooth Low Energy chip and the mobile terminal.
[0016] In one alternative implementation, the switch module includes a button.
[0017] In one alternative implementation, the device further includes:
[0018] The display module is electrically connected to the low-power Bluetooth chip and is used to display at least a portion of the processed stored data and running data, or to display at least a portion of the forwarded stored data and running data.
[0019] In one alternative implementation, the first serial communication interface may be any one of a Type-C interface, an Android interface, an Apple interface, or a USB interface.
[0020] In one alternative embodiment, the device further includes a housing; the housing forms a receiving cavity in which the first serial communication interface is at least partially housed; the low-power Bluetooth chip, the transceiver module, and the power module are all housed within the receiving cavity; and the switch module and the display module are both partially exposed on the outer surface of the housing.
[0021] In a second aspect, this utility model provides an electronic cigarette debugging system, including: an electronic cigarette debugging device as described in the first aspect, an electronic cigarette and a mobile terminal that are communicatively connected to the electronic cigarette debugging device;
[0022] The electronic cigarette includes a second serial communication interface;
[0023] The second serial communication interface is communicatively connected to the first serial communication interface and is used to send the stored data and operating data of the electronic cigarette to the first serial communication interface; and to receive processed control commands or forwarded control commands sent by the first serial communication interface.
[0024] The electronic cigarette debugging device provided by this utility model communicates with the electronic cigarette through a first serial communication interface. The microcontroller interacts with the electronic cigarette for data and instructions through the first serial communication interface. At the same time, the microcontroller also interacts with the mobile terminal for data and instructions, thereby realizing data and instruction interaction between the electronic cigarette and the mobile terminal. There is no need to set up a Bluetooth module in the electronic cigarette, which reduces the cost of the electronic cigarette. At the same time, it can be adapted to most electronic cigarettes on the market and has good versatility. Attached Figure Description
[0025] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic cigarette debugging device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of another electronic cigarette debugging device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0028] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of another electronic cigarette debugging device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic cigarette adjustment system according to an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0030] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0031] 100. Electronic cigarette debugging equipment; 11. First serial communication interface; 12. Microcontroller; 121. Low power Bluetooth chip; 122. Transceiver module; 13. Power module; 14. Switch module; 15. Display module; 16. Housing; 160. Receiving cavity; 20. Electronic cigarette; 30. Mobile terminal; 200. Electronic cigarette debugging system. Detailed Implementation
[0032] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0033] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an electronic cigarette debugging device according to an embodiment of the present utility model, as shown below. Figure 1 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides an electronic cigarette debugging device 100, including a first serial communication interface 11 and a microcontroller 12;
[0034] Specifically, the first serial communication interface 11 is communicatively connected to the electronic cigarette 20, and the first serial communication interface 11 is used to receive the stored data and operating data of the electronic cigarette 20; the microcontroller 12 is electrically connected to the first serial communication interface 11 and communicatively connected to the mobile terminal 30, and the microcontroller 12 is used to receive and process the stored data and operating data, and send the processed stored data and operating data to the mobile terminal 30; or, it is used to receive the stored data and operating data and forward it to the mobile terminal 30.
[0035] As an example, the electrical signal transmission from electronic cigarette 20 to first serial communication interface 11 to microcontroller 12 to mobile terminal 30 is taken as the uplink process, specifically as follows:
[0036] First, the first serial communication interface 11 acquires the stored data and operational data of the electronic cigarette 20. The stored data and operational data may include version number, fault code, inhalation data, operating voltage, current, and battery level.
[0037] Then, the microcontroller 12 forwards the received stored data and running data to the mobile terminal 30. Alternatively, it processes the stored data and running data and sends the processed stored data and running data to the mobile terminal 30.
[0038] This embodiment of the invention utilizes the first serial communication interface 11 and the microcontroller 12 to realize data and instruction interaction between the electronic cigarette 20 and the microcontroller 12, eliminating the need to set up a Bluetooth module in the electronic cigarette, reducing the cost of the electronic cigarette, and at the same time being compatible with most electronic cigarettes on the market, with good versatility.
[0039] In some optional embodiments, the microcontroller 12 is also configured to receive and process control commands from the mobile terminal 30 and send the processed control commands to the first serial communication interface 11; or, it is also configured to receive control commands from the mobile terminal 30 and forward them to the first serial communication interface 11; the first serial communication interface 11 is also configured to send the forwarded control commands or processed control commands to the electronic cigarette 20.
[0040] As an example, the downlink process of transmitting electrical signals from mobile terminal 30 to microcontroller 12 to first serial communication interface 11 to electronic cigarette 20 is as follows:
[0041] First, the mobile terminal 30 sends control commands to the microcontroller 12. These control commands may include configuration parameters, operating instructions, or upgrade information for the electronic cigarette 20. For example, the configuration parameters of the electronic cigarette 20 may include operating modes such as "Graceful," "Powerful," and "Child Lock." Operating instructions for the electronic cigarette 20 may include starting or stopping the heating process.
[0042] Then, the microcontroller 12 either forwards the received control command directly to the first serial communication interface 11, or analyzes and processes the received control command and sends the analyzed and processed control command to the first serial communication interface 11. For example, the working command includes a message; analyzing and processing the message can determine that it contains a heating command.
[0043] Finally, the first serial communication interface 11 sends the forwarded control command or the analyzed and processed control command to the electronic cigarette 20. At this time, the electronic cigarette 20 can perform corresponding operations according to the received control command. For example, the received message format is: frame header + packet length + command word + command content + checksum. When the command word is "start heating", heating is started according to the command word content.
[0044] Regardless of whether it is in the uplink or downlink process, this utility model embodiment can realize the data and instruction interaction between the electronic cigarette 20 and the microcontroller 12 through the first serial communication interface 11 and the microcontroller 12, without the need to set up a Bluetooth module in the electronic cigarette, thus reducing the cost of the electronic cigarette. At the same time, it can be adapted to most electronic cigarettes on the market, and has good versatility.
[0045] In some alternative implementations, such as Figure 2 As shown, the microcontroller 12 includes: a low-power Bluetooth chip 121 and a transceiver module 122;
[0046] Specifically, the Bluetooth Low Energy chip 121 is electrically connected to the first serial communication interface 11. The Bluetooth Low Energy chip 121 is used to receive and process stored data and running data, and send the processed stored data and running data to the transceiver module 122; or, it is used to receive stored data and running data and forward them to the transceiver module 122. The transceiver module 122 is electrically connected to the Bluetooth Low Energy chip 121 and is communicatively connected to the mobile terminal 30. The transceiver module 122 is used to send the processed stored data and running data, or the forwarded stored data and running data, to the mobile terminal 30.
[0047] The low-power Bluetooth chip 121 used in this embodiment of the utility model does not need to maintain a constant connection compared to traditional Bluetooth chips. It only connects during the receiving process and automatically disconnects after successful reception, thus saving more energy. At the same time, the low-power Bluetooth chip 121 has a fast transmission speed, which greatly improves the debugging efficiency of the electronic cigarette debugging device 100.
[0048] It should be noted that in scenarios where energy consumption and transmission speed requirements are not high, traditional Bluetooth chips can be used to replace the low-power Bluetooth chip 121.
[0049] When the first serial communication interface 11 is connected to the electronic cigarette 20 via serial communication, that is, when the first serial communication interface 11 is plugged into the electronic cigarette 20, the low-power Bluetooth chip 121 conducts bidirectional data communication with the electronic cigarette 20 using a preset serial communication protocol. Specifically, the low-power Bluetooth chip 121 interacts with the electronic cigarette 20 through the first serial communication interface 11 to exchange data and commands. This includes the low-power Bluetooth chip 121 acquiring the stored data and operating data of the electronic cigarette 20 through the first serial communication interface 11, and the low-power Bluetooth chip 121 sending control commands to the electronic cigarette 20 through the first serial communication interface 11.
[0050] The electronic cigarette debugging device 100 and the mobile terminal 30 of this embodiment of the invention employ Bluetooth wireless communication technology. Of course, other wireless communication technologies can also be used, and no specific limitation is made here. The type of microcontroller 12 is selected based on the wireless communication technology. For example, when the electronic cigarette debugging device 100 and the mobile terminal 30 employ WiFi communication technology, the microcontroller 12 includes a WiFi chip; or, for example, when the electronic cigarette debugging device 100 and the mobile terminal 30 employ 5G communication technology, the microcontroller 12 includes a 5G chip.
[0051] For example, transceiver module 122 includes an antenna. Preferably, the antenna is a miniaturized antenna.
[0052] As an example, a miniaturized antenna may include a Bluetooth PCB antenna that utilizes the conductivity of the PCB board of the Bluetooth Low Energy chip 121 to transmit signals. The conductive layer of the Bluetooth PCB antenna is made of copper foil, and the insulating layer is primarily made of dielectric material. The Bluetooth PCB antenna employs a microstrip line design, which is a strip-shaped line with dimensions typically between 0.5mm and 2mm, adjustable according to design requirements. The frequency of the Bluetooth PCB antenna is typically around 2.4GHz, and frequency accuracy and stability are crucial for communication quality and reliability. By setting the resistance and other parameters of the Bluetooth PCB antenna, impedance matching between the Bluetooth PCB antenna and the RF section of the Bluetooth Low Energy chip 121 is ensured.
[0053] In one alternative embodiment, the electronic cigarette debugging device 100 further includes a power module 13; the power module 13 is electrically connected to the microcontroller 12 and is used to supply power to the microcontroller 12.
[0054] For example, power module 13 may include a lithium battery.
[0055] For example, power module 13 includes a rechargeable battery and a charging circuit connected to the rechargeable battery, and an external charging device provides charging voltage to the rechargeable battery through the charging circuit.
[0056] In some alternative implementations, the electronic cigarette debugging device 100 further includes: a switch module 14;
[0057] The switch module 14 is electrically connected to the Bluetooth Low Energy chip 121 and is used to control the communication connection status between the Bluetooth Low Energy chip 121 and the mobile terminal 30; or, it is used to connect or disconnect the data transmission between the Bluetooth Low Energy chip 121 and the mobile terminal 30.
[0058] In other words, the Bluetooth Low Energy chip 121 can be configured to establish a wireless communication connection with the mobile terminal 30 in response to the switching operation of the switching module 14, or to trigger the Bluetooth Low Energy chip 121 to interact with the mobile terminal 30 for data and commands in response to the switching operation of the switching module 14.
[0059] In some alternative implementations, the switch module 14 includes a button. The button can be a push-button button, a toggle button, a touch button, etc.
[0060] As an example, the button provides an external interrupt for the Bluetooth Low Energy chip 121. When the button is pressed, the Bluetooth Low Energy chip 121 ends its sleep state and establishes a wireless communication connection with the mobile terminal 30. At this time, the Bluetooth Low Energy chip 121 and the mobile terminal 30 interact with data and commands based on broadcast events, without needing to press the button again.
[0061] For example, the Bluetooth Low Energy chip 121 has established a wireless communication connection with the mobile terminal 30. When the mobile terminal 30 needs to issue a command, the command is broadcast to the outside in the form of a radio frequency signal. The Bluetooth Low Energy chip 121 is within the range of the radio frequency signal and can directly receive the command.
[0062] As an example, the button provides an external interrupt for the Bluetooth Low Energy chip 121. Pressing the button triggers the Bluetooth Low Energy chip 121 to interact with the mobile terminal 30 for data and commands. At this time, the sending and receiving of the Bluetooth Low Energy chip 121 needs to be triggered by the button.
[0063] Specifically, when data needs to be uploaded to the mobile terminal 30, pressing the button triggers the Bluetooth Low Energy chip 121 to upload data to the mobile terminal 30; when the mobile terminal 30 needs to send a command, pressing the button triggers the Bluetooth Low Energy chip 121 to receive the command sent by the mobile terminal 30.
[0064] In some alternative implementations, the electronic cigarette debugging device 100 further includes a display module 15;
[0065] The display module 15 is electrically connected to the Bluetooth Low Energy chip 121 and is used to display at least a portion of the processed stored data and running data, or to display at least a portion of the forwarded stored data and running data.
[0066] In some alternative implementations, the display module 15 includes an LED display, an LCD display, or a CRT display.
[0067] As an example, the low-power Bluetooth chip 121 acquires the processed storage data, running data, or forwarded storage data and running data of the electronic cigarette 20, selects the main data from it, and controls the display module 15 to display it.
[0068] It should be noted that at least some of the data includes key data. Key data may include textual descriptions, tables, trend charts, or bar charts of the e-cigarette 20's battery level, vaping data, working mode, working status, software version number, hardware version number, etc.
[0069] In some alternative implementations, the first serial communication interface 11 may be any one of a Type-C interface, an Android interface, an Apple interface, or a USB interface.
[0070] In one optional implementation, the first serial communication interface 11 may include a Type-C male connector. Specifically, the Type-C male connector is typically a connector with a Type-C interface on one end. As the insertion end, the Type-C male connector is designed in a plug-like form with a protruding plug structure. Correspondingly, the electronic cigarette 20 has a Type-C female connector. As the receiving end, the Type-C female connector is designed in a recessed form and can be used for data transmission and charging, etc. The Type-C male connector and the Type-C female connector together constitute an important part of the Type-C connector. Serial communication is achieved through a serial communication protocol. When the Type-C male connector is plugged into the Type-C female connector, the electronic cigarette debugging device 100 and the electronic cigarette 20 are connected for serial communication, thereby enabling bidirectional data communication between the electronic cigarette debugging device 100 and the electronic cigarette 20.
[0071] In one alternative implementation, the first serial communication interface 11 may include a Type-C female connector, while the electronic cigarette 20 has a Type-C male connector. Of course, it is not limited to using a Type-C connector; it can be other types of connectors based on serial communication protocols.
[0072] In some alternative implementations, such as Figure 3As shown, the electronic cigarette debugging device 100 also includes a housing 16; the housing 16 forms a receiving cavity 160, and the first serial communication interface 11 is at least partially housed in the receiving cavity 160; the low-power Bluetooth chip 121, the transceiver module 122 and the power module 13 are all housed in the receiving cavity 160; the switch module 14 and the display module 15 are both partially exposed on the outer surface of the housing 16.
[0073] In some alternative implementations, the first serial communication interface 11 includes pins RX and TX, which are connected to the Bluetooth Low Energy chip 121. Interaction data and commands between the Bluetooth Low Energy chip 121 and the electronic cigarette 20 are transmitted via pins RX and TX. The first serial communication interface 11 is fixed to the housing 16. As previously described, the first serial communication interface 11 includes a Type-C male connector, which serves as an insertion end and has a protruding plug structure, such that the first serial communication interface 11 is at least partially housed in the receiving cavity 160 and partially protrudes from the outer surface of the housing 16.
[0074] The switch module 14 is partially exposed on the outer surface of the housing 16 to facilitate switching operations, and the display module 15 is partially exposed on the outer surface of the housing 16 to facilitate viewing the displayed data. When the switch module 14 includes touch buttons, the switch module 14 can be integrated into the display module 15.
[0075] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of an electronic cigarette adjustment system according to an embodiment of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 4 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides an electronic cigarette debugging system 200, including: an electronic cigarette debugging device 100, an electronic cigarette 20 and a mobile terminal 30 that are communicatively connected to the electronic cigarette debugging device 100;
[0076] The electronic cigarette 20 includes a second serial communication interface 21; the second serial communication interface 21 is communicatively connected to the first serial communication interface 11, and the second serial communication interface 21 is used to send the stored data and operating data of the electronic cigarette 20 to the first serial communication interface 11; and to receive processed control commands or forwarded control commands sent by the first serial communication interface 11.
[0077] This embodiment of the utility model realizes data and command interaction between the mobile terminal 30 and the electronic cigarette 20 through the second serial communication interface 21 and the first serial communication interface 11.
[0078] The second serial communication interface 21 includes a Type-C female connector. The Type-C female connector can serve as both a charging port for the electronic cigarette 20 and an interface for serial communication. Therefore, the electronic cigarette debugging device 100 can be adapted to electronic cigarettes 20 that have the Type-C female connector set as a charging port.
[0079] For example, the mobile terminal 30 includes a mobile phone with an electronic cigarette APP installed on it. The electronic cigarette APP is used to process the data uploaded by the microcontroller 12, display the processing results, and also to send instructions to the microcontroller 12.
[0080] In some alternative implementations, the mobile terminal 30 includes, but is not limited to, tablet computers, handheld terminals, wearable devices, etc.
[0081] In summary, this invention enables data and command interaction between the electronic cigarette and the mobile terminal through data and command interaction between the first and second serial communication interfaces. This eliminates the need for a Bluetooth module in the electronic cigarette, reducing its cost. Furthermore, it is compatible with electronic cigarettes equipped with serial communication interfaces, demonstrating good versatility.
[0082] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. An electronic cigarette debugging device, characterized in that, The device includes: The first serial communication interface is connected to the electronic cigarette and is used to receive the stored data and operating data of the electronic cigarette. The microcontroller is electrically connected to the first serial communication interface and communicatively connected to the mobile terminal. It is used to receive and process the stored data and running data, and send the processed stored data and running data to the mobile terminal; or, it is used to receive the stored data and running data and forward them to the mobile terminal.
2. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The microcontroller is also configured to receive and process control commands from the mobile terminal and send the processed control commands to the first serial communication interface; or, it is also configured to receive control commands from the mobile terminal and forward them to the first serial communication interface. The first serial communication interface is also used to send forwarded control commands or processed control commands to the electronic cigarette.
3. The device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The microcontroller includes: A low-power Bluetooth chip, electrically connected to the first serial communication interface, is used to receive and process the stored data and running data, and send the processed stored data and running data to the transceiver module; or, it is used to receive the stored data and running data and forward them to the transceiver module. The transceiver module is electrically connected to the low-power Bluetooth chip and communicatively connected to the mobile terminal, and is used to send processed stored data, running data, or forwarded stored data, running data to the mobile terminal.
4. The device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The device also includes: The power module is electrically connected to the microcontroller and is used to supply power to the microcontroller.
5. The device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The device also includes: A switch module, electrically connected to the Bluetooth Low Energy chip, is used to control the communication connection status between the Bluetooth Low Energy chip and the mobile terminal; or, it is used to connect or disconnect the data transmission between the Bluetooth Low Energy chip and the mobile terminal.
6. The device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The switch module includes: a button.
7. The device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The device also includes: The display module is electrically connected to the low-power Bluetooth chip and is used to display at least a portion of the processed stored data and running data, or to display at least a portion of the forwarded stored data and running data.
8. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first serial communication interface adopts any one of the following: Type-C interface, Android interface, Apple interface, and USB interface.
9. The device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The device further includes a housing; the housing forms a receiving cavity in which the first serial communication interface is at least partially housed; the low-power Bluetooth chip, the transceiver module, and the power module are all housed within the receiving cavity; the switch module and the display module are both partially exposed on the outer surface of the housing.
10. An electronic cigarette adjustment system, characterized in that, include: The electronic cigarette debugging device, the electronic cigarette, and the mobile terminal that are communicatively connected to the electronic cigarette debugging device, as described in any one of claims 1-9; The electronic cigarette includes a second serial communication interface; The second serial communication interface is connected to the first serial communication interface and is used to send the stored data and operating data of the electronic cigarette to the first serial communication interface; And, for receiving processed control commands or forwarded control commands sent by the first serial communication interface.