Control Method and Device for an Additional Device Based on User's Heart Rate Information

Abstract

According to one embodiment, in order to control an additional device connected to the electronic device, it is possible to receive user heart rate information generated based on a sensor of a first additional device connected to the electronic device, determine a state of the user by evaluating the heart rate information based on reference heart rate information, and control a second additional device connected to the electronic device based on the determined state.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The following embodiments relate to a technique for controlling an additional device, and more specifically, to a technique for controlling an additional device based on a user's heart rate information.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, the demand for electronic cigarettes has been gradually increasing. Also, as the demand for electronic cigarettes increases, functions related to electronic cigarettes have been continuously developed. In particular, related functions according to the types and characteristics of electronic cigarettes have been continuously developed.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0003] One embodiment can provide a method for controlling an additional device based on a user's heart rate information executed by an electronic device.

[0004] One embodiment can provide an electronic device for controlling an additional device based on a user's heart rate information.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] According to one embodiment, a method for controlling an additional device executed by an electronic device includes an operation of receiving, from a first additional device connected to the electronic device, user's heart rate information generated based on one or more sensors of the first additional device, an operation of determining the user's state by evaluating the heart rate information based on reference heart rate information pre-stored in the electronic device, and an operation of controlling a second additional device connected to the electronic device based on the state, where the second additional device may be an aerosol generating device.

[0006] The operation of receiving the user's heart rate information may include an operation of sending a generation request for the heart rate information to the first additional device when the user smokes via the second additional device, and an operation of receiving the heart rate information from the first additional device.

[0007] The user's heart rate information may be generated by the first additional device while the user is smoking.

[0008] The first additional device and the second additional device may be the same device.

[0009] The operation of determining the user's state by evaluating the heart rate information based on the reference heart rate information pre-stored in the electronic device includes an operation of determining whether the target heart rate of the heart rate information is included within the allowable range of the reference heart rate information, and an operation of determining that the user's state is an unstable state when the target heart rate is not included within the allowable range. The operation of controlling the second additional device connected to the electronic device based on the state may include an operation of deactivating the heater of the second additional device when the user's state is determined to be the unstable state.

[0010] The operation of deactivating the heater of the second additional device may include an operation of deactivating the heater of the second additional device for a preset time.

[0011] The first additional device may be a wearable device.

[0012] The control method of the additional device may further include an operation of storing the heart rate information and an operation of providing the user with a history of the user's heart rate based on the heart rate information.

[0013] The electronic device may be a mobile communication terminal.

[0014] An electronic device according to an embodiment includes a memory in which a program for controlling an additional device is recorded, and a processor that executes the program. The processor receives heart rate information of a user generated based on one or more sensors of a first additional device connected to the electronic device, determines the state of the user by evaluating the heart rate information based on reference heart rate information pre-stored in the electronic device, and controls a second additional device connected to the electronic device based on the state. The second additional device may be an aerosol generating device.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0016] The specific structural or functional descriptions for the embodiments are disclosed only for illustrative purposes and can be implemented in various forms. Therefore, the actually implemented form is not limited only to the disclosed specific embodiments, and the scope of this specification includes modifications, equivalents, or alternatives included in the technical idea described in the embodiments.

[0017] Terms such as first or second can be used to describe various components, but these terms should be interpreted only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, the first component may be called the second component, and similarly, the second component may be called the first component.

[0018] When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it should be understood that it can be directly connected or connected to the other component, but there may be other components in between.

[0019] Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this specification, terms such as "including" or "having" are used to specify that the described features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof exist, and should not be construed as precluding the possibility of the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0020] Unless otherwise defined, including technical or scientific terms, all terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art. Terms defined as in a commonly used dictionary should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related art, and should not be interpreted in an ideal or overly formal sense unless clearly defined herein.

[0021] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the description with reference to the accompanying drawings, the same components will be given the same reference numerals regardless of the reference signs, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0022] FIG. 1 shows a system according to an embodiment.

[0023] According to an embodiment, the system 100 may include an electronic device 110 and an aerosol generating device 120. Further, according to an embodiment, the system 100 may further include a wearable device 130.

[0024] For example, the electronic device 110 may be a mobile communication terminal. The configuration diagram of the electronic device 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 9.

[0025] For example, the aerosol generating device 120 may be referred to as an electronic cigarette device or a smoking stick. The aerosol generating device 120 will be described in detail below with reference to FIGS. 2 to 8.

[0026] For example, the wearable device 130 may be an electronic device that can be worn on a part of the user's body. The wearable device 130 may be, for example, a smartwatch, and is not limited to the described embodiments.

[0027] The user can smoke by being provided with the aerosol generated by the aerosol generating device 120. For example, the aerosol generating device 120 may generate an aerosol by heating a roll tobacco inserted into the aerosol generating device 120. As another example, the aerosol generating device 120 may generate an aerosol using a substance in a liquid cartridge or a solid cartridge in the aerosol generating device 120. The method by which the aerosol generating device 120 generates an aerosol is not limited to the described embodiments.

[0028] According to one embodiment, the aerosol generating device 120 can generate detection information regarding the state of the aerosol generating device 120 by using various sensors included in the aerosol generating device 120, and can transmit the detection information to the electronic device 110. For example, the detection information may include biometric information, inhalation information, and exhalation information of the user using the aerosol generating device 120. The electronic device 110 can extract the user's heart rate, vital capacity, or health data related to air inhalation via the biometric information, inhalation information, and exhalation information, and can provide services related to healthcare to the user based thereon. Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 10 to 11, a method for outputting the state of the user's inhalation ability will be described in detail.

[0029] According to one embodiment, the wearable device 130 can generate biometric information and motion information of the user by using various sensors included in the wearable device 130. The detected information can be transmitted to the electronic device 110. For example, the electronic device 110 may control the aerosol generating device 120 based on the acquired information via the wearable device 130.

[0030] FIGS. 2 to 4 are diagrams showing an example in which a rolled cigarette is inserted into an aerosol generating device.

[0031] Referring to FIG. 2, the aerosol generating device 1 includes a detection unit 10, a battery 11, a control unit 12, and a heater 13. Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the aerosol generating device 1 further includes an atomizer 14. Also, a rolled cigarette 2 can be inserted into the internal space of the aerosol generating device 1. The aerosol generating device 1 may be the aerosol generating device 120 described above with reference to FIG. 1.

[0032] According to one embodiment, the aerosol generating device 1 may further include a display.

[0033] The aerosol generating device 1 shown in FIGS. 2 to 4 shows the components related to this embodiment. Therefore, those having ordinary knowledge in the technical field related to this embodiment will understand that the aerosol generating device 1 may further include different general-purpose components in addition to the components shown in FIGS. 2 to 4.

[0034] Also, FIGS. 3 and 4 show the aerosol generating device 1 as including the heater 13, but the heater 13 may be omitted as necessary.

[0035] FIG. 2 shows the detection unit 10, the battery 11, the control unit 12, and the heater 13 arranged in a row. FIG. 3 shows the battery 11, the control unit 12, the vaporizer 14, and the heater 13 arranged in a row. FIG. 4 shows the vaporizer 14 and the heater 13 arranged in parallel. However, the internal structure of the aerosol generating device 1 is not limited to that shown in FIGS. 2 to 4. In other words, depending on the design of the aerosol generating device 1, the arrangements of the detection unit 10, the battery 11, the control unit 12, the heater 13, and the vaporizer 14 can be changed.

[0036] When the roll tobacco 2 is inserted into the aerosol generating device 1, the aerosol generating device 1 can operate the heater 13 and / or the vaporizer 14 to generate an aerosol. The aerosol generated by the heater 13 and / or the vaporizer 14 passes through the roll tobacco 2 and is transmitted to the user.

[0037] If necessary, even when the roll tobacco 2 is not inserted into the aerosol generating device 1, the aerosol generating device 1 may heat the heater 13.

[0038] The battery 11 supplies the power used for the aerosol generating device 1 to operate. For example, the battery 11 may supply power so that the heater 13 or the vaporizer 14 can be heated, or may supply the power necessary for the control unit 12 to operate. Further, the battery 11 may supply the power necessary for a display, a sensor, a motor, etc. installed in the aerosol generating device 1 to operate.

[0039] The control unit 12 generally controls the operation of the aerosol generating device 1. Specifically, the control unit 12 controls the operation of not only the detection unit 10, the battery 11, the heater 13, and the vaporizer 14, but also other components included in the aerosol generating device 1. Further, the control unit 12 may check the state of each component of the aerosol generating device 1 and determine whether the aerosol generating device 1 is in an operable state.

[0040] The control unit 12 includes at least one processor. The processor may be realized as an array of a plurality of logic gates, or may be realized as a combination of a general-purpose microprocessor and a memory storing a program executable by this microprocessor. Also, those having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which this embodiment belongs can understand that it can also be realized by another form of hardware.

[0041] The heater 13 can be heated by the power supplied from the battery 11. For example, when a cigarette is inserted into the aerosol generating device 1, the heater 13 may be disposed outside the cigarette. Therefore, the heated heater 13 can raise the temperature of the aerosol generating substance in the cigarette.

[0042] The heater 13 can be an electric resistance heater. For example, the heater 13 may include a conductive track, and the heater 13 may be heated when an electric current flows through the conductive track. However, the heater 13 is not limited to the above-described example and may be applicable without limitation as long as it can heat up to a desired temperature. Here, the desired temperature may be preset in the aerosol generating device 1 or may be set to a desired temperature by the user.

[0043] On the other hand, as another example, the heater 13 may be an induction heating type heater. Specifically, the heater 13 may include a conductive coil for heating the rolled tobacco by induction heating, and the rolled tobacco may include a susceptor that can be heated by the induction heating type heater.

[0044] For example, the heater 13 may include a tube-type heating element, a plate-type heating element, a needle-type heating element, or a rod-type heating element, and may heat the inside or outside of the rolled tobacco 2 according to the shape of the heating element.

[0045] Also, a plurality of heaters 13 may be arranged in the aerosol generating device 1. Here, the plurality of heaters 13 may be arranged so as to be inserted into the rolled tobacco 2, or may be arranged outside the rolled tobacco 2. Also, some of the plurality of heaters 13 may be arranged so as to be inserted into the rolled tobacco 2, and the rest may be arranged outside the rolled tobacco 2. Also, the shape of the heater 13 is not limited to the shapes shown in FIGS. 2 to 4 and may be manufactured in various shapes.

[0046] The vaporizer 14 can heat the liquid phase composition to generate an aerosol, and the generated aerosol can be transmitted to the user through the rolled tobacco 2. In other words, the aerosol generated by the vaporizer 14 can move along the air flow path of the aerosol generating device 1, and the air flow path can be configured such that the aerosol generated by the vaporizer 14 passes through the rolled tobacco and is transmitted to the user.

[0047] For example, the vaporizer 14 may include, but is not limited to, a liquid storage unit, a liquid delivery means, and a heating element. For example, the liquid storage unit, the liquid delivery means, and the heating element may be included in the aerosol generating device 1 as independent modules.

[0048] The liquid storage unit may store a liquid-phase composition. For example, the liquid-phase composition may be a liquid containing a tobacco-containing substance including a volatile tobacco flavor component, or may be a liquid containing a non-tobacco substance. The liquid storage unit may be manufactured so as to be detachable / attachable from the vaporizer 14, or may be manufactured integrally with the vaporizer 14.

[0049] For example, the liquid-phase composition may include water, a solvent, ethanol, a plant extract, a fragrance, a flavoring agent, or a vitamin mixture. The fragrance may include, but is not limited to, menthol, peppermint, spearmint oil, and aroma components of various fruits. The flavoring agent may include components that can provide various fragrances or flavors to the user. The vitamin mixture may be a mixture of at least one of vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, and vitamin E, but is not limited thereto. Further, the liquid-phase composition may include an aerosol-forming agent such as glycerin and propylene glycol.

[0050] The liquid delivery means can transmit the liquid-phase composition of the liquid storage unit to the heating element. For example, the liquid delivery means may be a wick such as cotton fiber, ceramic fiber, glass fiber, or porous ceramic, but is not limited thereto.

[0051] The heating element is an element for heating the liquid composition transmitted by the liquid transmission means. For example, the heating element includes, but is not limited to, a metal heating wire, a metal hot plate, a ceramic heater, etc. Further, the heating element may be composed of a conductive filament such as a nichrome wire and may be arranged in a structure wound around the liquid transmission means. The heating element is heated by current supply, transfers heat to the liquid composition in contact with the heating element, and can heat the liquid composition. As a result, an aerosol can be generated.

[0052] For example, the vaporizer 14 is referred to as, but not limited to, a cartomizer or an atomizer.

[0053] On the other hand, the aerosol generating device 1 may further include a general-purpose configuration in addition to the detection unit 10, the battery 11, the control unit 12, the heater 13, and the vaporizer 14. For example, the aerosol generating device 1 may include a display capable of outputting visual information and / or a motor for outputting tactile information.

[0054] According to one embodiment, the detection unit 10 may include one or more biosensors. For example, the biosensor may include one or more of a heart rate sensor, a blood pressure sensor, an electrocardiogram sensor, and a blood oxygen saturation sensor. The biosensor may include a sensor capable of measuring a user's biological signal and is not limited to the described embodiments. When the user holds the aerosol generating device 1, the user's biological signal may be measured.

[0055] According to one embodiment, the detection unit 10 may include a sensor capable of measuring a user's body composition. For example, the body composition may include skeletal muscle mass, basal metabolic rate, body water content, and body fat content. When the user holds the aerosol generating device 1, the user's body composition may be measured.

[0056] According to one embodiment, the detection unit 10 may further include a puff detection sensor, a temperature detection sensor, and a wrapped tobacco insertion detection sensor. Further, the aerosol generating device 1 may be manufactured in a structure that allows outside air to flow in or inside gas to flow out even when the wrapped tobacco 2 is inserted.

[0057] Although not shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the aerosol generating device 1 can also form a system with another cradle. For example, the cradle may be used to charge the battery 11 of the aerosol generating device 1. Or, the heater 13 may be heated with the cradle and the aerosol generating device 1 coupled together.

[0058] The wrapped tobacco 2 may be similar to a general combustion-type wrapped tobacco. For example, the wrapped tobacco 2 may be divided into a first part containing aerosol generating substances and a second part containing a filter or the like. Or, the second part of the wrapped tobacco 2 may also contain aerosol generating substances. For example, aerosol generating substances made in the form of granules or capsules may be inserted into the second part.

[0059] Inside the aerosol generating device 1, the entire first part may be inserted, and the second part may be exposed to the outside. Or, only a part of the first part may be inserted inside the aerosol generating device 1, or the entire first part and a part of the second part may be inserted. The user can inhale the aerosol with the second part in the mouth. Here, the aerosol is generated when outside air passes through the first part, and the generated aerosol is transmitted to the user's mouth through the second part.

[0060] As an example, outside air may flow in through at least one air passage formed in the aerosol generating device 1. For example, the opening and closing of the air passage formed in the aerosol generating device 1 and / or the size of the air passage may be adjusted by the user. Therefore, the amount of smoke, the smoking feeling, etc. may be adjusted by the user. As another example, outside air may flow into the inside of the wrapped tobacco 2 through at least one hole formed on the surface of the wrapped tobacco 2.

[0061] Hereinafter, an example of the wrapped cigarette 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6.

[0062] FIGS. 5 and 6 are diagrams showing an example of a wrapped cigarette according to an example.

[0063] Referring to FIG. 5, the wrapped cigarette 2 includes a tobacco rod 21 and a filter rod 22. The first part 21 described above with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4 includes the tobacco rod 21, and the second part 22 includes the filter rod 22.

[0064] In FIG. 5, the filter rod 22 is shown as a single segment, but is not limited thereto. In other words, the filter rod 22 may be composed of a plurality of segments. For example, the filter rod 22 may include a segment for cooling the aerosol and a segment for filtering a predetermined component contained in the aerosol. Further, if necessary, the filter rod 22 may further include at least one segment for performing other functions.

[0065] The diameter of the wrapped 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 tobacco rod 21 may be about 12 mm, the length of the first segment of the filter rod 22 may be about 10 mm, the length of the second segment of the filter rod 22 may be about 14 mm, and the length of the third segment of the filter rod 22 may be about 12 mm, but is not limited thereto.

[0066] The wrapped cigarette 2 can be wrapped by at least one wrapper 24. At least one hole can be formed in the wrapper 24 for the outside air to flow in or the internal gas to flow out. As an example, the wrapped cigarette 2 can be wrapped by one wrapper 24. As another example, the wrapped cigarette 2 may be repeatedly wrapped by two or more wrappers 24. For example, the tobacco rod 21 may be wrapped by the first wrapper 24a, and the filter rod 22 may be wrapped by the wrappers 24b, 24c, 24d. Then, the whole wrapped cigarette 2 may be repackaged by a single wrapper 24e. If the filter rod 22 is composed of multiple segments, each segment can be wrapped by the wrappers 24b, 24c, 24d.

[0067] The first wrapper 24a and the second wrapper 24b can be made of common filter paper. For example, the first wrapper 24a and the second wrapper 24b may be porous or non-porous wrapping paper. Also, the first wrapper 24a and the second wrapper 24b may be made of oil-resistant papers and / or aluminum laminated paper packaging materials.

[0068] The third wrapper 24c can be made of hard wrapping paper. For example, the basis weight of the third wrapper 24c may be included in the range of 88 g / m 2 ~96 g / m 2 and preferably may be included in the range of 90 g / m 2 ~94 g / m 2 Also, the thickness of the third wrapper 24c may be included in the range of 120 μm to 130 μm, and preferably may be 125 μm.

[0069] The fourth wrapper 24d can be made of oil-resistant hard wrapping paper. For example, the basis weight of the fourth wrapper 24d may be included in the range of 88 g / m 2 ~96 g / m 2 and preferably may be included in the range of 90 g / m 2 ~94 g / m 2It may be included within the range. Also, the thickness of the fourth wrapper 24d may be included within the range of 120 μm to 130 μm, and preferably may be 125 μm.

[0070] The fifth wrapper 24e can be made of sterilized paper (MFW). Here, sterilized paper (MFW) means paper specially manufactured so that its tensile strength, water resistance, smoothness, etc. are enhanced compared to ordinary paper. For example, the basis weight of the fifth wrapper 24e may be included within the range of 57 g / m 2 ~63 g / m 2 and preferably may be 60 g / m 2 Also, the thickness of the fifth wrapper 24e may be included within the range of 64 μm to 70 μm, and preferably may be 67 μm.

[0071] A predetermined substance may be added to the fifth wrapper 24e. Here, as an example of the predetermined substance, silicon may be applicable, but is not limited thereto. For example, silicon has properties such as heat resistance with little change due to temperature, oxidation resistance that is not oxidized, resistance to various chemicals, water repellency to water, or electrical insulation. However, even if it is not silicon, as long as it is a substance having the above-described properties, it can be applied (or coated) to the fifth wrapper 24e without limitation.

[0072] The fifth wrapper 24e can prevent the development of combustion of the wrapped cigarette 2. For example, when the tobacco rod 21 is heated by the heater 13, the wrapped cigarette 2 may burn. Specifically, when the temperature rises above the ignition point of any one of the substances contained in the tobacco rod 21, the wrapped cigarette 2 may burn. Even in such a case, since the fifth wrapper 24e contains a non-combustible substance, the development of combustion of the wrapped cigarette 2 can be prevented.

[0073] In addition, the fifth wrapper 24e can prevent the holder from being contaminated by the substances generated by the rolled tobacco 2. Depending on the user's puff, a liquid substance can be generated within the rolled tobacco 2. For example, when the aerosol generated by the rolled tobacco 2 is cooled by the outside air, a liquid substance (such as moisture, etc.) may be generated. By wrapping the rolled tobacco 2 with the fifth wrapper 24e, it is possible to prevent the liquid substance generated within the rolled tobacco 2 from leaking to the outside of the rolled tobacco 2.

[0074] The tobacco rod 21 contains aerosol generating substances. For example, the aerosol generating substances can include, but are not limited to, at least one of glycerin, propylene glycol, ethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, and oleyl alcohol. Further, the tobacco rod 21 may contain other additive substances such as flavoring agents, wetting agents, and / or organic acids. Also, a flavoring liquid such as menthol or a humectant may be added to the tobacco rod 21 by being sprayed onto the tobacco rod 21.

[0075] The tobacco rod 21 can be manufactured in various ways. For example, the tobacco rod 21 may be manufactured from a sheet or a strand. Also, the tobacco rod 21 may be manufactured from cut tobacco in which the tobacco sheet is finely cut. Further, the tobacco rod 21 may be surrounded by a heat conductive substance. For example, the heat conductive substance may be a metal foil such as aluminum foil, but is not limited thereto. As an example, the heat conductive substance surrounding the tobacco rod 21 can evenly disperse the heat transferred to the tobacco rod 21 and improve the thermal conductivity applied to the tobacco rod, thereby improving the taste of the tobacco. Also, the heat conductive substance surrounding the tobacco rod 21 can function as a susceptor that is heated by an induction heating type heater. Here, although not shown in the drawings, the tobacco rod 21 may further include an additional susceptor in addition to the heat conductive substance surrounding the outside.

[0076] The filter rod 22 can be a cellulose acetate filter. On the other hand, there is no limitation on the shape of the filter rod 22. For example, the filter rod 22 may be a cylindrical rod or a tube rod with a hollow inside. Also, the filter rod 22 may be a recessed rod. If the filter rod 22 is composed of a plurality of segments, at least one of the plurality of segments may be manufactured in a different shape.

[0077] The first segment of the filter rod 22 can be a cellulose acetate filter. For example, the first segment may be a tubular structure with a hollow inside. When the heater 13 is inserted by the first segment, it can also prevent the phenomenon that the internal substance of the tobacco rod 21 shifts backward, and a cooling effect of the aerosol can also occur. The diameter of the hollow included in the first segment is appropriately adopted within the range of 2 mm to 4.5 mm, but is not limited thereto.

[0078] The length of the first segment is appropriately adopted within the range of 4 mm to 30 mm, but is not limited thereto. Preferably, the length of the first segment can be 10 mm, but is not limited thereto.

[0079] The hardness of the first segment can be adjusted by adjusting the content of the plasticizer during the manufacture of the first segment. Also, the first segment may be manufactured by inserting a structure such as a film or a tube of the same or a release material inside (for example, a hollow).

[0080] The second segment of the filter rod 22 cools the aerosol generated by the heater 13 heating the tobacco rod 21. Therefore, the user can inhale the aerosol cooled to an appropriate temperature.

[0081] The length or diameter of the second segment can be determined in various ways according to the form of the wrapped tobacco 2. For example, the length of the second segment may be appropriately adopted within the range of 7 mm to 20 mm. Preferably, the length of the second segment can be about 14 mm, but is not limited thereto.

[0082] The second segment can be manufactured by weaving polymer fibers. In this case, a flavoring liquid may be applied to the fibers made of the polymer. Alternatively, the second segment may be manufactured by weaving together fibers made of the polymer and separately fibers coated with the flavoring liquid. Alternatively, the second segment may be formed by a curled polymer sheet.

[0083] 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.

[0084] By being formed by the woven polymer fibers or the curled polymer sheet of the second segment, the second segment may include one or more channels extending in the longitudinal direction. Here, the channel means a passage through which a gas (for example, air or aerosol) passes.

[0085] For example, the second segment made of a curled polymer sheet may be formed of a material having a thickness between about 5 μm and about 300 μm, for example, between about 10 μm and about 250 μm. Also, the total surface area of the second segment may be between about 300 mm 2 / mm and about 1000 mm 2 / mm. Also, the aerosol cooling element may be formed of a material having a specific surface area between about 10 mm 2 / mg and about 100 mm 2 / mg.

[0086] On the one hand, the second segment may include a thread containing a volatile flavor component. Here, the volatile flavor component may be menthol, but is not limited thereto. For example, the thread may be filled with a sufficient amount of menthol to provide 1.5 mg or more of menthol to the second segment.

[0087] The third segment of the filter rod 22 may be a cellulose acetate filter. The length of the third segment may be appropriately adopted within the range of 4 mm to 20 mm. For example, the length of the third segment may be about 12 mm, but is not limited thereto.

[0088] In the process of manufacturing the third segment, it may be manufactured such that a flavor is generated by injecting a flavoring liquid into the third segment. Alternatively, a separate fiber coated with the flavoring liquid may be inserted into the interior of the third segment. The aerosol generated by the tobacco rod 21 is cooled by passing through the second segment of the filter rod 22, and the cooled aerosol is transmitted to the user through the third segment. Therefore, when a flavoring element is added to the third segment, an effect that the persistence of the flavor transmitted to the user is enhanced may occur.

[0089] Further, the filter rod 22 may include at least one capsule 23. Here, the capsule 23 can also perform a function of generating a flavor and can also perform a function of generating an aerosol. For example, the capsule 23 may have a structure in which a liquid containing a fragrance is encapsulated with a film. The capsule 23 may have a spherical or cylindrical shape, but is not limited thereto.

[0090] Referring to FIG. 6, the wrapped cigarette 3 may further include a shear plug 33. The shear plug 33 may be disposed on one side of the tobacco rod 31 facing the filter rod 32. The shear plug 33 can prevent the tobacco rod 31 from detaching externally, and can prevent the aerosol liquefied from the tobacco rod 31 during smoking from flowing into the aerosol generating device (for example, the aerosol generating device 1 in FIGS. 2 to 4).

[0091] The filter rod 32 may include a first segment 32a and a second segment 32b. Here, the first segment 32a can correspond to the first segment of the filter rod 22 in FIG. 5, and the second segment 32b can correspond to the third segment of the filter rod 22 in FIG. 5.

[0092] The diameter and overall length of the wrapped cigarette 3 may correspond to the diameter and overall length of the wrapped cigarette 2 in FIG. 5. For example, the length of the shear plug 33 may be about 7 mm, the length of the tobacco rod 31 may be about 15 mm, the length of the first segment 32a may be about 12 mm, and the length of the second segment 32b may be about 14 mm, but it is not limited thereto.

[0093] The wrapped cigarette 3 may be wrapped by at least one wrapper 35. At least one hole may be formed in the wrapper 35 for outside air to flow in or internal gas to flow out. For example, the shear plug 33 may be wrapped by the first wrapper 35a, the tobacco rod 31 may be wrapped by the second wrapper 35b, the first segment 32a may be wrapped by the third wrapper 35c, and the second segment 32b may be wrapped by the fourth wrapper 35d. And the entire wrapped cigarette 3 may be repackaged by the fifth wrapper 35e.

[0094] Also, at least one perforation 36 may be formed in the fifth wrapper 35e. For example, the perforation 36 is formed in the region surrounding the tobacco rod 31, but is not limited thereto. The perforation 36 can serve to transfer the heat generated by the heater 13 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 to the inside of the tobacco rod 31.

[0095] Further, the second segment 32b may include at least one capsule 34. Here, the capsule 34 can perform a function of generating a fragrance and can also perform a function of generating an aerosol. For example, the capsule 34 may have a structure in which a liquid containing a fragrance is wrapped with a film. The capsule 34 may have a spherical or cylindrical shape, but is not limited thereto.

[0096] The first wrapper 35a may be a general filter paper with a metal foil such as aluminum foil bonded thereto. For example, the overall thickness of the first wrapper 35a may be included within the range of 45 μm to 55 μm, and preferably may be 50.3 μm. Also, the thickness of the metal foil of the first wrapper 35a may be included within the range of 6 μm to 7 μm, and preferably may be 6.3 μm. Further, the basis weight of the first wrapper 35a is 50 g / m 2 ~55 g / m 2 and may be included within the range of, and preferably may be 2 53 g / m.

[0097] The second wrapper 35b and the third wrapper 35c may be made of a general filter paper. For example, the second wrapper 35b and the third wrapper 35c may be a porous paper or a non-porous paper.

[0098] For example, the porosity of the second wrapper 35b may be 35000 CU, but is not limited thereto. Also, the thickness of the second wrapper 35b may be included within the range of 70 μm to 80 μm, and preferably may be 78 μm. Further, the basis weight of the second wrapper 35b is 20 g / m 2 ~25 g / m 2 and may be included within the range of, and preferably may be 2 23.5 g / m.

[0099] For example, the porosity of the third wrapper 35c may be 24000 CU, but it is not limited thereto. Also, the thickness of the third wrapper 35c may be included within the range of 60 um to 70 um, and preferably may be 68 um. Further, the basis weight of the third wrapper 35c may be included within the range of 20 g / m 2 ~25 g / m 2 and preferably may be 21 g / m 2 .

[0100] The fourth wrapper 35d can be manufactured from PLA laminated paper. Here, PLA laminated paper means triple paper including a paper layer, a PLA layer, and a paper layer. For example, the thickness of the fourth wrapper 35d may be included within the range of 100 um to 120 um, and preferably may be 110 um. Also, the basis weight of the fourth wrapper 35d may be included within the range of 80 g / m 2 ~100 g / m 2 and preferably may be 88 g / m 2 .

[0101] The fifth wrapper 35e can be manufactured from sterilized paper (MFW). Here, sterilized paper (MFW) means paper specially manufactured so that its tensile strength, water resistance, smoothness, etc. are enhanced compared to general paper. For example, the basis weight of the fifth wrapper 35e may be included within the range of 57 g / m 2 ~63 g / m 2 and preferably may be 60 g / m 2 . Also, the thickness of the fifth wrapper 35e may be included within the range of 64 um to 70 um, and preferably may be 67 um.

[0102] A predetermined substance may be added to the fifth wrapper 35e. Here, as an example of the predetermined substance, silicon may be applicable, but it is not limited thereto. For example, silicon has properties such as heat resistance with little change due to temperature, oxidation resistance that is not oxidized, resistance to various chemicals, water repellency to water, or electrical insulation. However, even if it is not silicon, as long as it is a substance having the above-described properties, it can be applied (or coated) to the fifth wrapper 35e without limitation.

[0103] The shear plug 33 can be manufactured from cellulose acetate. As an example, the shear plug 33 may be manufactured by adding a plasticizer (e.g., triacetin) to cellulose acetate tow. The mono denier of the filaments constituting the cellulose acetate tow may be included within the range of 1.0 to 10.0, preferably within the range of 4.0 to 6.0. More preferably, the mono denier of the filaments of the shear plug 33 may be 5.0. Also, the cross-section of the filaments constituting the shear plug 33 may be Y-shaped. The total denier of the shear plug 33 may be included within the range of 20000 to 30000, preferably within the range of 25000 to 30000. More preferably, the total denier of the shear plug 33 may be 28000.

[0104] Also, if necessary, the shear plug 33 may include at least one channel, and the cross-sectional shape of the channel can be manufactured in various ways.

[0105] The tobacco rod 31 may correspond to the tobacco rod 21 described above with reference to FIG. 5. Therefore, a specific description of the tobacco rod 31 will be omitted below.

[0106] The first segment 32a can be manufactured from cellulose acetate. For example, the first segment may be a tubular structure including a hollow inside. The first segment 32a may be manufactured by adding a plasticizer (e.g., triacetin) to cellulose acetate tow. For example, the mono denier and total denier of the first segment 32a may be the same as those of the shear plug 33.

[0107] The second segment 32b can be manufactured from cellulose acetate. The mono denier of the filaments constituting the second segment 32b may be included within the range of 1.0 to 10.0, preferably within the range of 8.0 to 10.0. More preferably, the mono denier of the filaments of the second segment 32b may be 9.0. Also, the cross-section of the filaments of the second segment 32b may be Y-shaped. The total denier of the second segment 32b may be included within the range of 20,000 to 30,000, preferably may be 25,000.

[0108] FIG. 7 is a block diagram of an aerosol generating device according to another example.

[0109] An aerosol generating device 8 according to an embodiment may include a housing 80, a detection unit 81, a solid cartridge (or a liquid cartridge) 82, a coil 83, and a battery 84. The aerosol generating device 8 may operate in a different manner from the aerosol generating device 1 described above with reference to FIGS. 2 to 6. For example, the coil 83 may generate heat when energy is supplied from the battery 84. Using the heat generated by the coil 83, the solid cartridge 82 may generate an aerosol. The user can inhale the aerosol generated through the opening 81 (or the tip).

[0110] The description of the detection unit 81 according to an embodiment can be replaced with the description of the detection unit 10 described above with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4.

[0111] FIG. 8 is a block diagram of an aerosol generating device according to yet another example.

[0112] According to one embodiment, the aerosol generating device 9 may include a control unit 91, a detection unit 92, an output unit 93, a battery 94, a heater 95, a user input unit 96, a memory 97, and a communication unit 98. However, the internal structure of the aerosol generating device 9 is not limited to that shown in FIG. 8. That is, those having ordinary knowledge in the technical field related to this embodiment will be able to understand that depending on the design of the aerosol generating device 9, some of the configurations shown in FIG. 8 may be omitted or new configurations may be further added.

[0113] The detection unit 92 can detect the state of the aerosol generating device 9 or the state around the aerosol generating device 9 and transmit the detected information to the control unit 91. Based on the detected information, the control unit 91 can control the aerosol generating device 9 so that various functions such as operation control of the heater 95, restriction of smoking, determination of the presence or absence of insertion of an aerosol generating article (for example, a cigarette, a cartridge, etc.), and notification display are executed.

[0114] The detection unit 92 may include at least one of a temperature sensor 92a, an insertion detection sensor 92b, and a puff sensor 92c, but is not limited thereto. For example, the detection unit 92 may include the sensors of the detection unit 10 or the detection unit 81 described above with reference to FIGS. 2 to 8.

[0115] The temperature sensor 92a can detect the temperature at which the heater 95 (or the aerosol generating substance) is heated. The aerosol generating device 9 may include a separate temperature sensor for detecting the temperature of the heater 95, or the heater 95 itself can serve as a temperature sensor. Alternatively, the temperature sensor 92a may be arranged around the battery 94 to monitor the temperature of the battery 94.

[0116] The insertion detection sensor 92b can detect the insertion and / or removal of the aerosol generating article. For example, the insertion detection sensor 92b may include at least one of a film sensor, a pressure sensor, an optical sensor, a resistive sensor, a capacitive sensor, an inductive sensor, and an infrared sensor, and may detect a signal change due to the insertion and / or removal of the aerosol generating article.

[0117] The puff sensor 92c can detect the user's puff based on various physical changes in the air flow path or air flow channel. For example, the puff sensor 92c may detect the user's puff based on any one of a temperature change, a flow change, a voltage change, and a pressure change.

[0118] In addition to the sensors 92a to 92c described above, the detection unit 92 may further include at least one of a temperature / humidity sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a position sensor (e.g., GPS), a proximity sensor, and an RGB sensor (illuminance sensor). Since the function of the angle sensor can be intuitively inferred by those skilled in the art from its name, a specific description thereof may be omitted.

[0119] The output unit 93 can output information regarding the state of the aerosol generating device 9 and provide it to the user. The output unit 93 may include at least one of a display unit 93a, a haptic unit 93b, and an acoustic output unit 93c, but is not limited thereto. When the display unit 93a and the touch pad form a layer structure and are configured as a touch screen, the display unit 93a can be used as an input device in addition to an output device.

[0120] The display unit 93a can visually provide information about the aerosol generating device 9 to the user. For example, the information about the aerosol generating device 9 may mean various information such as the charge / discharge state of the battery 94 of the aerosol generating device 9, the preheating state of the heater 95, the insertion / removal state of the aerosol generating article, or the state in which the use of the aerosol generating device 9 is limited (e.g., detection of an abnormal article), and the display unit 93a may output the information to the outside. The display unit 93a may be, for example, a liquid crystal display panel (LCD), an organic light emitting display panel (OLED), or the like. Also, the display unit 93a may be in the form of an LED light emitting element.

[0121] The haptic unit 93b can convert an electrical signal into a mechanical or electrical stimulus to tactually provide information about the aerosol generating device 9 to the user. For example, the haptic unit 93b may include a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0122] The acoustic output unit 93c can aurally provide information about the aerosol generating device 9 to the user. For example, the acoustic output unit 93c may convert an electrical signal into an acoustic signal and output it to the outside.

[0123] The battery 94 can supply the power used for the operation of the aerosol generating device 9. The battery 94 can supply power so that the heater 95 can be heated. Also, the battery 94 can supply the power necessary for the operation of different components provided in the aerosol generating device 9 (e.g., the detection unit 92, the output unit 93, the user input unit 96, the memory 97, and the communication unit 98). The battery 94 can be a rechargeable battery or a disposable battery. For example, the battery 94 may be a lithium polymer (LiPoly) battery, but is not limited thereto.

[0124] The heater 95 can be supplied with power from the battery 94 to heat the aerosol generating substance. Although not shown in FIG. 8, the aerosol generating device 9 may further include a power conversion circuit (for example, a DC / DC converter) that converts the power of the battery 94 and supplies it to the heater 95. Further, when the aerosol generating device 9 generates aerosol by an induction heating method, the aerosol generating device 9 may further include a DC / AC converter that converts the DC power source of the battery 94 into an AC power source.

[0125] The control unit 91, the detection unit 92, the output unit 93, the user input unit 96, the memory 97, and the communication unit 91 can be supplied with power from the battery 94 and perform functions. Although not shown in FIG. 8, it may further include a power conversion circuit that converts the power of the battery 94 and supplies it to each component, for example, an LDO (low dropout) circuit or a voltage regulator circuit.

[0126] In one embodiment, the heater 95 can be formed of any suitable electrically resistive material. For example, suitable electrically resistive materials may be metals or metal alloys including titanium, zirconium, tantalum, platinum, nickel, cobalt, chromium, hafnium, niobium, molybdenum, tungsten, tin, gallium, manganese, iron, copper, stainless steel, nichrome, etc., but are not limited thereto. Further, the heater 130 is realized by a metal wire, a metal hot plate on which a conductive track is arranged, a ceramic heating element, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0127] In other embodiments, the heater 95 can be an induction heating type heater. For example, the heater 95 may include a susceptor that generates heat through a magnetic field applied by a coil and heats the aerosol generating substance.

[0128] In one embodiment, the heater 95 may include a plurality of heaters. For example, the heater 95 may include a first heater for heating the rolled tobacco and a second heater for heating the liquid phase.

[0129] The user input unit 96 can receive information input by the user or output information to the user. For example, the user input unit 96 can be a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (capacitive touch method, pressure resistive film method, infrared detection method, surface acoustic wave conduction method, integral tension measurement method, piezoelectric effect method, etc.), a jog wheel, a jog switch, etc., but is not limited thereto. Also, although not shown in FIG. 8, the aerosol generating device 9 further includes a connection interface such as a USB (universal serial bus) interface, and can be connected to other external devices via a connection interface such as a USB interface to transmit and receive information or charge the battery 94.

[0130] The memory 97 can store data processed by the control unit 91 and data to be processed as hardware for storing various data processed in the aerosol generating device 9. The memory 97 can include at least one type of storage medium such as a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory, etc.), a RAM (random access memory), an SRAM (static random access memory), a ROM (read-only memory), an EEPROM (electrically erasable programmable read-only memory), a PROM (programmable read-only memory), a magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, or an optical disk. The memory 97 can store data such as the operating time of the aerosol generating device 9, the maximum puff count, the current puff count, at least one temperature profile, and data regarding the user's smoking pattern.

[0131] The communication unit 98 may include at least one component for communication with other electronic devices. For example, the communication unit 98 may include a short-range communication unit 98a and a wireless communication unit 98b.

[0132] The short-range wireless communication unit 98a may include, but is not limited to, a Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication unit, a BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) communication unit, a Near Field Communication unit, a WLAN (Wi-Fi (registered trademark)) communication unit, a Zigbee (registered trademark) communication unit, an infrared (IrDA, infrared Data Association) communication unit, a WFD (Wi-Fi Direct (registered trademark)) communication unit, a UWB (ultra wideband) communication unit, an Ant+ communication unit, etc.

[0133] The wireless communication unit 98b may include, but is not limited to, a cellular network communication unit, an Internet communication unit, a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN) communication unit, etc. The wireless communication unit 98b can also confirm and authenticate the aerosol generating device 9 within the communication network using subscriber information (e.g., the International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)).

[0134] The control unit 91 may control the overall operation of the aerosol generating device 9. In one embodiment, the control unit 91 may include at least one processor. The processor may be realized as an array of a plurality of logic gates, or may be realized as a combination of a general-purpose microprocessor and a memory storing a program executable by this microprocessor. Also, those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which this embodiment belongs can understand that it can also be realized in another form of hardware.

[0135] The control unit 91 can control the temperature of the heater 95 by controlling the supply of power from the battery 94 to the heater 95. For example, the control unit 91 may control the power supply by controlling the switching of the switching element between the battery 94 and the heater 95. As another example, according to the control command of the control unit 91, the heating direct circuit can also control the power supply to the heater 95.

[0136] The control unit 91 can analyze the results detected by the detection unit 92 and then control the processes to be executed. For example, the control unit 91 may control the power supplied to the heater 95 based on the results detected by the detection unit 92 so that the operation of the heater 95 starts or ends. In other examples, based on the results detected by the detection unit 92, the control unit 91 may control the amount of power supplied to the heater 95 and the time during which the power is supplied so that the heater 95 is heated to a predetermined temperature or can maintain an appropriate temperature.

[0137] The control unit 91 can control the output unit 93 based on the results detected by the detection unit 92. For example, when the number of puffs counted via the puff sensor 92c reaches a preset number, the control unit 91 may notify the user that the aerosol generating device 9 will end soon via at least one of the display unit 93a, the haptic unit 93b, and the acoustic output unit 93c.

[0138] In one embodiment, the control unit 91 can control the power supply time and / or the power supply amount to the heater 95 according to the state of the aerosol generating article detected by the detection unit 92. For example, when the aerosol generating substrate is in an over-wet state, the control unit 91 can control the power supply time to the induction coil and increase the preheating time compared to when the aerosol generating substrate is in a general state.

[0139] FIG. 9 is a configuration diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0140] The electronic device 900 includes a communication unit 910, a processor 920, and a memory 930. For example, the electronic device 900 may be the electronic device 110 described above with reference to FIG. 1.

[0141] The communication unit 910 is connected to the processor 920 and the memory 930 to transmit and receive data. The communication unit 910 can be connected to other external devices to transmit and receive data. Hereinafter, the expression of "transmitting and receiving 'A'" can indicate "transmitting and receiving information or data indicating A".

[0142] The communication unit 910 can be realized as circuitry within the electronic device 900. For example, the communication unit 910 may include an internal bus and an external bus. As another example, the communication unit 910 may be an element that connects the electronic device 900 to an external device. The communication unit 910 can be an interface. The communication unit 910 can receive data from an external device and transmit the data to the processor 920 and the memory 930.

[0143] The processor 920 processes the data received by the communication unit 910 and the data stored in the memory 930. The "processor" can be a data processing device realized by hardware having a circuit with a physical structure for executing desired operations. For example, the desired operations may include code or instructions included in a program. For example, the data processing device realized by hardware may include a microprocessor, a central processing unit, a processor core, a multi-core processor, a multiprocessor, an ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit), an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array).

[0144] Processor 920 executes computer-readable code (e.g., software) stored in a memory (e.g., memory 930) and instructions caused by processor 920.

[0145] Memory 930 stores data received by communication unit 910 and data processed by processor 920. For example, memory 930 can store a program (or application, software). The stored program can be coded to control an additional device (e.g., the aerosol generating device 120 or the wearable device 130 of FIG. 1) and can be a set of syntax executable by processor 920.

[0146] According to one aspect, memory 930 can include one or more volatile memories, non-volatile memories, and random access memories (RAMs), flash memories, hard disk drives, and optical disk drives.

[0147] Memory 930 stores an instruction set (e.g., software) for operating electronic device 900. The instruction set for operating electronic device 900 is executed by processor 920.

[0148] Communication unit 910, processor 920, and memory 930 will be described in detail below with reference to FIGS. 10-11.

[0149] FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a method for controlling an additional device executed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0150] The following operations 1010 to 1030 can be executed by the aforementioned electronic device 900 with reference to FIG. 9.

[0151] In operation 1010, the electronic device 900 receives heartbeat information of the user generated based on the sensor of the first additional device connected to the electronic device 900. For example, the heartbeat information can include at least one of the user's heartbeat and electrocardiogram, and is not limited to the described embodiments.

[0152] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 900 may be connected to an aerosol generating device (e.g., the aerosol generating device 120 in FIG. 1) as the first additional device. For example, when the user smokes through the aerosol generating device, the aerosol generating device may send information regarding the start of smoking to the electronic device 900. When smoking is started, the electronic device 900 can send a request for generating heartbeat information to the aerosol generating device, and the aerosol generating device can generate heartbeat information while the user is smoking based on the request of the electronic device 900. The aerosol generating device may send the generated heartbeat information to the electronic device 900. As another example, the aerosol generating device may generate heartbeat information while the user is smoking without a request from the electronic device 900 and send the generated heartbeat information to the electronic device 900.

[0153] According to another embodiment, the electronic device 900 may be connected to a wearable device (e.g., the wearable device 130 in FIG. 1) as the first additional device and connected to an aerosol generating device (e.g., the aerosol generating device 120 in FIG. 1) as the second additional device. For example, when the user smokes through the aerosol generating device, the electronic device 900 can send a request for generating heartbeat information to the wearable device, and the wearable device may generate heartbeat information while the user is smoking based on the request of the electronic device 900. The wearable device may send the generated heartbeat information to the electronic device 900.

[0154] Before operation 1010 is executed, the electronic device 900 and the first additional device and / or the second additional device can establish a link using short-range wireless communication (e.g., Bluetooth (registered trademark)), and the electronic device 900 can exchange information via the established link.

[0155] In operation 1020, the electronic device 900 may determine the user's state by evaluating the heart rate information based on the reference heart rate information pre-stored in the electronic device 900.

[0156] According to one embodiment, the electronic device 900 may determine whether the target heart rate of the heart rate information is included within the allowable range of the reference heart rate information. For example, the reference heart rate information may be the user's heart rate information obtained when not smoking. Further, the reference heart rate information may include heart rate information regarding various activities of the user, such as heart rate information in a high-intensity exercise state, heart rate information in a walking exercise state, etc. The allowable range of the reference heart rate information may vary depending on the user's activity state. For example, the allowable range of the reference heart rate information preset for the user's inactive state may be 50 to 80. When the user is in an inactive state and the acquired target heart rate is 90, the target heart rate may be determined not to be included within the allowable range of the reference heart rate information.

[0157] According to one embodiment, when the target heart rate is not included within the allowable range, the electronic device 900 may determine the user's state as an unstable state. Conversely, when the target heart rate is included within the allowable range, the electronic device 900 may determine the user's state as a stable state.

[0158] According to one embodiment, the electronic device 900 may generate information regarding the user's smoking habit and determine whether the smoking performed by the user is excessive smoking based on the information regarding the smoking habit. For example, the information regarding the smoking habit may include the total number of smoking times per day and the amount of smoking per time. The information regarding the smoking habit may be generated based on the smoking information for the cumulative period. When it is determined that the smoking performed by the user is excessive smoking, the electronic device 900 may determine the user's state as an unstable state.

[0159] In operation 1030, the electronic device 900 may control an aerosol generating device connected to the electronic device 900 based on the user's state.

[0160] According to one embodiment, when it is determined that the user's state is an unstable state, the electronic device 900 can deactivate the heater of the aerosol generating device. For example, the heater of the aerosol generating device can be deactivated for a preset time period (e.g., one hour or the current day).

[0161] According to one embodiment, when it is determined that the user's state is an unstable state, the electronic device 900 can control the aerosol generating device so that a preset notification message is output via the aerosol generating device. For example, the notification message may be output via a speaker. As another example, the notification message may be output via a display.

[0162] According to one embodiment, the electronic device 900 can output a preset notification message to the user via the speaker or the display of the electronic device 900 while controlling the aerosol generating device.

[0163] For example, the notification message may be "Since the considered health state of the heart rate is a concern at present, please reuse it after about one hour."

[0164] The electronic device 900 can affect the user's smoking habit or pattern by controlling the aerosol generating device or outputting a notification message in consideration of the user's health state manifested via the user's heart rate. The user can improve the smoking habit according to the guidance of the electronic device 900.

[0165] FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a method for providing a history of a user's heart rate according to an example.

[0166] According to one embodiment, after the operation 1010 described above with reference to FIG. 10 is executed, the following operations 1110 and 1120 can be further executed by the electronic device 900. The operations 1110 and 1120 are independent of the operations 1020 to 1030 in FIG. 10 and can be executed in parallel.

[0167] In operation 1210, the electronic device 900 may store heart rate information.

[0168] According to one embodiment, the electronic device 900 may receive biometric information measured by a bio - sensor (e.g., a blood pressure sensor, an electrocardiogram sensor, a blood oxygen saturation sensor, etc.) of the first additional device from the first additional device, in addition to the heart rate information, and store the biometric information.

[0169] In operation 1220, the electronic device 900 may provide a history of the user's heart rate based on the heart rate information. For example, the electronic device 900 may output a graph of the tendency of the heart rate changing over time. The user may monitor their health status according to the tendency of the heart rate changing.

[0170] According to one embodiment, the electronic device 900 may provide the user with the tendency of the heart rate changing for each of the user's various activities.

[0171] According to one embodiment, the electronic device 900 can provide the user with a history of the biometric information together with the history of the heart rate. The user can continuously monitor their health status through various information.

[0172] The method according to the embodiment can be realized in the form of program instructions executable by various computer means and can be recorded on a computer-readable medium. The recording medium can include program instructions, data files, data structures, etc. alone or in combination. The program instructions recorded on the medium may be those specially designed and configured for the embodiment or those known and usable by those skilled in the art of computer software. Examples of computer-readable recording media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes, optical recording media such as CD-ROMs, DVDs, magneto-optical media such as floptical disks, and hardware devices specially configured to store and execute program instructions such as ROMs, RAMs, and flash memories. Examples of program instructions include not only machine language codes generated by compilers but also high-level language codes that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter or the like. The above hardware device can be configured to operate as one or more software modules for performing the operations of the embodiment, and vice versa.

[0173] Software can include a computer program, code, instruction, or a combination of one or more of these, and can configure a processing device to operate as desired or can command the processing device independently or in combination. Software and / or data can be permanently or temporarily realized in any type of machine, component, physical device, virtual device, computer storage medium or device, or signal wave transmitted for interpreting by the processing device and providing instructions or data to the processing device. Software can be distributed on a computer system connected to a network and stored or executed in a distributed manner. Software and data may be stored on one or more computer-readable recording media.

[0174] Although the embodiments have been described with reference to the limited drawings as above, those having ordinary knowledge in the relevant technical field can apply various technical modifications and variations based on the above. For example, the described technology can be executed in an order different from the described method, and / or the components such as the described system, structure, device, circuit, etc. can be combined or assembled in a form different from the described method, or replaced or substituted by other components or equivalents, and appropriate results can still be achieved.

[0175] Therefore, other implementations, other embodiments, and equivalents of the claims also fall within the scope of the claims described below.

Claims

1. A method for controlling an additional device, which is executed by an electronic device, includes: receiving, from a first additional device connected to the electronic device, heartbeat information of a user generated based on one or more sensors of the first additional device; determining the state of the user by evaluating the heartbeat information based on reference heartbeat information pre-stored in the electronic device; controlling a second additional device connected to the electronic device based on the state; wherein the first additional device is a wearable device; the second additional device is an aerosol generating device; the operation of receiving the heartbeat information of the user includes: when the user smokes via the second additional device, transmitting a request to generate heartbeat information to the first additional device; receiving, from the first additional device, the heartbeat information during which the user is smoking, generated based on the request; wherein the reference heartbeat information is the heartbeat information of the user obtained while the user is not smoking; A method for controlling an additional device.

2. The operation of determining the state of the user by evaluating the heartbeat information based on reference heartbeat information pre-stored in the electronic device includes: determining whether a target heartbeat rate of the heartbeat information is included within an allowable range of the reference heartbeat information; when the target heartbeat rate is not included within the allowable range, determining the state of the user as an unstable state; wherein the operation of controlling the second additional device connected to the electronic device based on the state includes: when the state of the user is determined to be the unstable state, deactivating a heater of the second additional device; The method for controlling an additional device according to Claim 1.

3. The operation of deactivating the heater of the second additional device includes deactivating the heater of the second additional device for a preset time. The method for controlling an additional device according to Claim 2.

4. further including the operation of storing the heartbeat information; and the operation of providing a history of the user's heartbeat to the user based on the heartbeat information. wherein The method for controlling an additional device according to Claim 1.

5. The electronic device is a mobile communication terminal. The method for controlling an additional device according to Claim 1.

6. A program for causing the method according to Claim 1 to be executed.

7. An electronic device includes: a memory in which a program for controlling an additional device is recorded; A processor that executes the program, including the processor receives heart rate information of a user generated based on one or more sensors of the first additional device connected to the electronic device from the first additional device, determines the state of the user by evaluating the heart rate information based on reference heart rate information pre-stored in the electronic device, controls a second additional device connected to the electronic device based on the state, the first additional device is a wearable device, the second additional device is an aerosol generating device, the processor when the user smokes through the second additional device, transmits a request to generate heart rate information to the first additional device, receives the heart rate information during the user's smoking generated based on the request from the first additional device, the reference heart rate information is the heart rate information of the user obtained while the user is not smoking, electronic device.

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