Information Processing Method, Aerosol Generation System, and Program

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a biometric authentication mechanism that allows for a further increase in user convenience. [Solution] An information processing method comprising: acquiring motion information related to motion in a space from an aspiration device, which generates an aerosol to be aspirated by a user; acquiring biometric information of the user on the basis of the motion information; performing biometric authentication on the basis of the biometric information; and controlling operation of the aspiration device on the basis of the result of the biometric authentication.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing method, an aerosol generation system, and a program.

Background Art

[0002] Suction devices that generate substances to be inhaled by users, such as electronic cigarettes and nebulizers, have become widespread. For example, a suction device uses a base material including an aerosol source for generating an aerosol and a flavor source for imparting a flavor component to the generated aerosol to generate an aerosol with a flavor component imparted thereto. A user can enjoy the flavor by inhaling the aerosol with the flavor component generated by the suction device. The operation of the user inhaling the aerosol is hereinafter also referred to as a puff or a puff operation.

[0003] In recent years, it has been considered to mount a biosensor for detecting biological information on a suction device. For example, Patent Document 1 below discloses a technique for authenticating a user based on biological information detected by a biosensor mounted on a suction device.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, the technique described in Patent Document 1 above has not been around for long since its development, and there is room for improvement from various viewpoints.

[0006] Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a biometric authentication mechanism capable of further improving user convenience.

Means for Solving the Problem

[0007] According to an aspect of the present invention, in order to solve the above problems, there is provided an information processing method including: acquiring motion information regarding motion in a space by a suction device that generates an aerosol attracted by a user; acquiring biometric information of the user based on the motion information; performing biometric authentication based on the biometric information; and controlling the operation of the suction device based on the result of the biometric authentication.

[0008] The information processing method may further include determining whether biometric authentication needs to be performed based on the motion information, and acquiring the biometric information may include acquiring the biometric information when it is determined that the biometric authentication is to be performed.

[0009] Determining whether biometric authentication needs to be performed may include determining that biometric authentication is to be performed when the motion information corresponding to a predetermined motion is acquired.

[0010] Determining whether biometric authentication needs to be performed may include determining that biometric authentication is to be performed when the motion information corresponding to a predetermined motion is acquired over a predetermined period.

[0011] Determining whether biometric authentication needs to be performed may include determining that biometric authentication is to be performed when the motion information corresponding to a predetermined motion is acquired and then the motion information corresponding to the predetermined motion is no longer acquired.

[0012] The predetermined motion may be a motion observed when the user uses the suction device.

[0013] The predetermined motion may include a motion observed before the user inhales the aerosol generated by the suction device.

[0014] The predetermined motion may include a motion observed in the space where the suction device is used.

[0015] The predetermined motion may include a motion observed when the user moves in the space where the suction device is used.

[0016] Whether the motion information corresponds to the predetermined motion may be determined based on the history of the motion information acquired when the user uses the suction device.

[0017] The motion information may include at least one of the acceleration or angular velocity of the suction device.

[0018] The biometric authentication may be performed based on a plurality of types of the biometric information.

[0019] Controlling the operation of the suction device may include permitting or prohibiting the execution of the process of generating the aerosol.

[0020] The motion information may be acquired by the suction device.

[0021] The biometric information may be acquired by a wearable terminal worn by the user.

[0022] The biometric authentication may be performed by a terminal device pre-associated with the suction device.

[0023] The biometric authentication may be performed by a server arranged on the Internet.

[0024] Further, in order to solve the above problems, according to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a motion information acquisition unit that acquires motion information regarding motion in a space by a suction device that generates an aerosol to be sucked by a user, a trigger unit that requests another device to acquire biometric information of the user based on the motion information, and a device control unit that controls the operation of the suction device based on the result of biometric authentication executed based on the biometric information acquired by the other device. An aerosol generation system is provided.

[0025] The suction device generates the aerosol using a base material including at least one of an aerosol source that is a source of the aerosol and a fragrance source that is a source of a fragrance imparted to the aerosol, and the aerosol generation system may include the base material.

[0026] Further, in order to solve the above problems, according to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a program for causing a computer to request another device to acquire biometric information of a user based on motion information regarding motion in a space by a suction device that generates an aerosol to be sucked by the user, and to control the operation of the suction device based on the result of biometric authentication executed based on the biometric information acquired by the other device.

Advantages of the Invention

[0027] As described above, according to the present invention, a biometric authentication mechanism capable of further improving the convenience of the user is provided.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0029] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the present specification and drawings, components having substantially the same functional configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted.

[0030] <1. Configuration Example of Suction Device> The suction device is a device that generates a substance to be suctioned by the user. Hereinafter, it will be described on the assumption that the substance generated by the suction device is an aerosol. Alternatively, the substance generated by the suction device may be a gas.

[0031] (1) First Configuration Example FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram schematically showing a first configuration example of a suction device. As shown in FIG. 1, the suction device 100A according to this configuration example includes a power supply unit 110, a cartridge 120, and a flavor-imparting cartridge 130. The power supply unit 110 includes a power supply unit 111A, a sensor unit 112A, a notification unit 113A, a storage unit 114A, a communication unit 115A, and a control unit 116A. The cartridge 120 includes a heating unit 121A, a liquid guiding unit 122, and a liquid storage unit 123. The flavor-imparting cartridge 130 includes a flavor source 131 and a mouthpiece 124. An air flow path 180 is formed in the cartridge 120 and the flavor-imparting cartridge 130.

[0032] The power supply unit 111A stores electric power. Then, based on the control by the control unit 116A, the power supply unit 111A supplies electric power to each component of the suction device 100A. The power supply unit 111A can be configured by a rechargeable battery such as a lithium-ion secondary battery, for example.

[0033] The sensor unit 112A acquires various information regarding the suction device 100A. As an example, the sensor unit 112A is configured by a pressure sensor such as a condenser microphone, a flow rate sensor, a temperature sensor, or the like, and acquires values associated with suction by the user. As another example, the sensor unit 112A is configured by an input device such as a button or a switch that receives input of information from the user.

[0034] The notification unit 113A notifies the user of information. The notification unit 113A is configured by, for example, a light-emitting device that emits light, a display device that displays an image, a sound output device that outputs sound, or a vibration device that vibrates.

[0035] The storage unit 114A stores various information for the operation of the suction device 100A. The storage unit 114A is configured by a non-volatile storage medium such as a flash memory, for example.

[0036] The communication unit 115A is a communication interface capable of performing communication compliant with any wired or wireless communication standard. As such communication standards, for example, Wi-Fi (registered trademark), or Bluetooth (registered trademark) etc. may be adopted.

[0037] The control unit 116A functions as an arithmetic processing device and a control device, and controls the overall operation within the suction device 100A according to various programs. The control unit 116A is realized by, for example, electronic circuits such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and a microprocessor etc.

[0038] The liquid storage unit 123 stores an aerosol source. When the aerosol source is atomized, an aerosol is generated. The aerosol source is, for example, a polyhydric alcohol such as glycerin and propylene glycol, and a liquid such as water. The aerosol source may contain a tobacco-derived or non-tobacco-derived flavor component. When the suction device 100A is a medical inhaler such as a nebulizer, the aerosol source may contain a drug.

[0039] The liquid guiding unit 122 guides and holds the aerosol source which is the liquid stored in the liquid storage unit 123, from the liquid storage unit 123. The liquid guiding unit 122 is, for example, a wick formed by twisting a fibrous material such as glass fiber or a porous material such as porous ceramics. In that case, the aerosol source stored in the liquid storage unit 123 is guided by the capillary action of the wick.

[0040] The heating unit 121A atomizes the aerosol source by heating it to generate an aerosol. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the heating unit 121A is configured as a coil and wound around the liquid guiding unit 122. When the heating unit 121A generates heat, the aerosol source held by the liquid guiding unit 122 is heated and atomized to generate an aerosol. The heating unit 121A generates heat when powered by the power supply unit 111A. As an example, power supply may be provided when the user starts suction and / or when the sensor unit 112A detects that predetermined information has been input. And power supply may be stopped when the sensor unit 112A detects that the user has ended suction and / or when predetermined information has been input.

[0041] The flavor source 131 is a component for imparting flavor components to the aerosol. The flavor source 131 may contain flavor components derived from tobacco or non-tobacco.

[0042] The air flow path 180 is a path for air inhaled by the user. The air flow path 180 has a tubular structure with both ends being an air inlet hole 181 which is an inlet of air into the air flow path 180 and an air outlet hole 182 which is an outlet of air from the air flow path 180. In the middle of the air flow path 180, the liquid guiding unit 122 is arranged on the upstream side (the side closer to the air inlet hole 181), and the flavor source 131 is arranged on the downstream side (the side closer to the air outlet hole 182). The air flowing in from the air inlet hole 181 due to the user's suction is mixed with the aerosol generated by the heating unit 121A and transported to the air outlet hole 182 through the flavor source 131 as shown by the arrow 190. When the mixed fluid of the aerosol and air passes through the flavor source 131, the flavor components contained in the flavor source 131 are imparted to the aerosol.

[0043] The mouthpiece 124 is a member that the user holds in the mouth during suction. The air outlet hole 182 is arranged in the mouthpiece 124. The user can take in the mixed fluid of the aerosol and air into the oral cavity by holding the mouthpiece 124 and sucking.

[0044] The configuration example of the suction device 100A has been described above. Of course, the configuration of the suction device 100A is not limited to the above, and it can take various configurations exemplified below.

[0045] As an example, the suction device 100A may not include the fragrance - imparting cartridge 130. In that case, the mouthpiece 124 is provided on the cartridge 120.

[0046] As another example, the suction device 100A may include a plurality of types of aerosol sources. A plurality of types of aerosols generated from the plurality of types of aerosol sources may be mixed in the air flow path 180 and undergo a chemical reaction to generate yet another type of aerosol.

[0047] Also, the means for atomizing the aerosol source is not limited to heating by the heating unit 121A. For example, the means for atomizing the aerosol source may be vibration atomization or induction heating.

[0048] (2) Second configuration example FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram schematically showing a second configuration example of the suction device. As shown in FIG. 2, the suction device 100B according to this configuration example includes a power supply unit 111B, a sensor unit 112B, a notification unit 113B, a storage unit 114B, a communication unit 115B, a control unit 116B, a heating unit 121B, a holding unit 140, and a heat insulation unit 144.

[0049] Each of the power supply unit 111B, the sensor unit 112B, the notification unit 113B, the storage unit 114B, the communication unit 115B, and the control unit 116B is substantially the same as the corresponding component included in the suction device 100A according to the first configuration example.

[0050] The holding part 140 has an internal space 141 and holds the stick-shaped substrate 150 while accommodating a part of the stick-shaped substrate 150 in the internal space 141. The holding part 140 has an opening 142 that communicates the internal space 141 to the outside, and holds the stick-shaped substrate 150 inserted into the internal space 141 from the opening 142. For example, the holding part 140 is a cylindrical body having the opening 142 and the bottom 143 as the bottom surface, and defines a columnar internal space 141. The holding part 140 also has a function of defining a flow path for the air supplied to the stick-shaped substrate 150. The air inlet hole, which is the inlet of the air to such a flow path, is arranged at the bottom 143, for example. On the other hand, the air outlet hole, which is the outlet of the air from such a flow path, is the opening 142.

[0051] The stick-shaped substrate 150 includes a substrate part 151 and a suction port part 152. The substrate part 151 includes an aerosol source. In this configuration example, the aerosol source is not limited to a liquid and may be a solid. In a state where the stick-shaped substrate 150 is held by the holding part 140, at least a part of the substrate part 151 is accommodated in the internal space 141, and at least a part of the suction port part 152 protrudes from the opening 142. Then, when the user bites and sucks the suction port part 152 protruding from the opening 142, air flows into the internal space 141 from an air inlet hole (not shown) and reaches the user's mouth together with the aerosol generated from the substrate part 151.

[0052] The heating part 121B has the same configuration as the heating part 121A according to the first configuration example. However, in the example shown in FIG. 2, the heating part 121B is configured in a film shape and is arranged to cover the outer periphery of the holding part 140. Then, when the heating part 121B generates heat, the substrate part 151 of the stick-shaped substrate 150 is heated from the outer periphery, and an aerosol is generated.

[0053] The heat insulation part 144 prevents heat transfer from the heating part 121B to other components. For example, the heat insulation part 144 is composed of a vacuum heat insulation material, an aerogel heat insulation material, or the like.

[0054] The configuration example of the suction device 100B has been described above. Of course, the configuration of the suction device 100B is not limited to the above, and it can take various configurations exemplified below.

[0055] As an example, the heating unit 121B may be configured in a blade shape and arranged to protrude from the bottom 143 of the holding unit 140 into the internal space 141. In that case, the blade-shaped heating unit 121B is inserted into the base material portion 151 of the stick-shaped base material 150, and heats the base material portion 151 of the stick-shaped base material 150 from the inside. As another example, the heating unit 121B may be arranged to cover the bottom 143 of the holding unit 140. Further, the heating unit 121B may be configured as a combination of two or more of a first heating unit that covers the outer periphery of the holding unit 140, a blade-shaped second heating unit, and a third heating unit that covers the bottom 143 of the holding unit 140.

[0056] As another example, the holding unit 140 may include an opening / closing mechanism such as a hinge that opens and closes a part of the outer shell forming the internal space 141. And the holding unit 140 may sandwich the stick-shaped base material 150 inserted into the internal space 141 by opening and closing the outer shell. In that case, the heating unit 121B may be provided at the sandwiching portion in the holding unit 140 and heat while pressing the stick-shaped base material 150.

[0057] Further, the means for atomizing the aerosol source is not limited to heating by the heating unit 121B. For example, the means for atomizing the aerosol source may be induction heating.

[0058] Further, the suction device 100B may further include a heating unit 121A, a liquid guiding unit 122, a liquid storage unit 123, and an air flow path 180 according to the first configuration example, and the air outlet hole 182 of the air flow path 180 may also serve as an air inlet hole to the internal space 141. In this case, the mixed fluid of the aerosol and air generated by the heating unit 121A flows into the internal space 141 and is further mixed with the aerosol generated by the heating unit 121B, and reaches the user's oral cavity.

[0059] <2. Technical Features> <2.1. First Embodiment> FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the system 1 according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the system 1 according to the present embodiment includes, as physical components, a suction device 100, a terminal device 200, and a wearable terminal 300. The suction device 100 and the terminal device 200, and the terminal device 200 and the wearable terminal 300 are communicable with each other.

[0060] The system 1 according to the present embodiment includes, as logical components, a motion information acquisition unit 10, a trigger unit 20, a biological information acquisition unit 30, an authentication unit 40, and a device control unit 50. As shown in FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, the suction device 100 includes the motion information acquisition unit 10, the terminal device 200 includes the trigger unit 20, the authentication unit 40, and the device control unit 50, and the wearable terminal 300 includes the biological information acquisition unit 30.

[0061] (1) Physical Components The suction device 100 can adopt any of the above-described first configuration example or second configuration example. The suction device 100 generates an aerosol using a base material including at least one of an aerosol source that is a source of the aerosol or a fragrance source that is a source of the fragrance imparted to the aerosol. The above-described cartridge 120, the fragrance-imparting cartridge 130, and the stick-type base material 150 are examples of the base material in the present embodiment. In the first configuration example, the combination of the power supply unit 110, the cartridge 120, and the fragrance-imparting cartridge 130 can be regarded as one aerosol generation system in that an aerosol can be generated by combining them. Similarly, in the second configuration example, the combination of the suction device 100 and the stick-type base material 150 can be regarded as one aerosol generation system in that an aerosol can be generated by combining them. Furthermore, the entire system 1 may be regarded as an aerosol generation system.

[0062] The terminal device 200 is a device used by the user of the suction device 100. The terminal device 200 is composed of an arbitrary information processing device such as, for example, a smartphone or a tablet terminal. The terminal device 200 is pre-associated with the suction device 100. For example, the terminal device 200 is pre-paired with the suction device 100, and controls the operation of the suction device 100 via wireless communication, or acquires and stores the operation history of the suction device 100. Note that depending on the communication standard of the wireless communication between the suction device 100 and the terminal device 200, the terminal device 200 does not necessarily have to be pre-associated with the suction device 100.

[0063] The wearable terminal 300 is a device worn by the user of the suction device 100. The wearable terminal 300 can take any form such as a wristwatch type, a necklace type, or a contact lens type. The wearable terminal 300 is pre-associated with the terminal device 200. For example, the terminal device 200 is pre-paired with the wearable terminal 300, and controls the operation of the wearable terminal 300 via wireless communication, or acquires and stores the operation history of the wearable terminal 300. Also, the wearable terminal 300 may be pre-associated with the suction device 100. As an example, the wearable terminal 300 may be directly paired with the suction device 100. As another example, the wearable terminal 300 may be indirectly associated with the suction device 100 via the terminal device 200 by being paired with the terminal device 200 paired with the suction device 100. Note that depending on the communication standard of the wireless communication, the wearable terminal 300 and the terminal device 200 or the suction device 100 do not necessarily have to be pre-associated.

[0064] (2) Logical components - Motion information acquisition unit 10 The motion information acquisition unit 10 acquires the motion information of the suction device 100. The motion information acquisition unit 10 repeatedly acquires the motion information of the suction device 100 at a predetermined period. The motion information is information regarding the motion in space by the suction device 100. The motion in space is a change in the position or posture of the suction device 100. The motion information is information regarding at least one of the position or posture of the suction device 100. For example, the motion information includes at least one of the acceleration or angular velocity of the suction device 100. The motion information acquisition unit 10 transmits the acquired motion information to the trigger unit 20. Note that the motion information acquisition unit 10 does not necessarily need to repeatedly acquire the motion information of the suction device 100 at a predetermined period, and may acquire it when motion in space occurs.

[0065] The motion information acquisition unit 10 according to the present embodiment is mounted on the suction device 100. Then, the motion information acquisition unit 10 acquires motion information by a motion sensor included in the suction device 100. Examples of the motion sensor include an acceleration sensor and a gyro sensor.

[0066] - Trigger unit 20 The trigger unit 20 triggers the execution of biometric authentication. Specifically, the trigger unit 20 determines whether biometric authentication needs to be executed based on the motion information acquired by the motion information acquisition unit 10. When the trigger unit 20 determines to execute biometric authentication, it transmits information requesting to acquire biometric information to the biometric information acquisition unit 30. Thereby, acquisition of biometric information by the biometric information acquisition unit 30, biometric authentication by the authentication unit 40, and control of the suction device 100 by the device control unit 50 are executed. On the other hand, when the trigger unit 20 determines not to execute biometric authentication, it ends the process. Therefore, acquisition of biometric information by the biometric information acquisition unit 30, biometric authentication by the authentication unit 40, and control of the suction device 100 by the device control unit 50 are not executed.

[0067] When the motion information corresponding to a predetermined motion is acquired, the trigger unit 20 determines to execute biometric authentication. That is, the terminal device 200 determines to execute biometric authentication when the suction device 100 performs a predetermined motion. According to such a configuration, biometric authentication is executed only when the user holds and moves the suction device 100 and the suction device 100 performs a predetermined motion. Since biometric authentication is not executed when the suction device 100 is not performing a predetermined motion, it is possible to suppress the power consumption associated with biometric authentication.

[0068] Whether the motion information corresponds to a predetermined motion is determined based on the history of the motion information acquired when the user uses the suction device 100. The user using the suction device 100 means that the user inhales the aerosol generated by the suction device 100. For example, the trigger unit 20 stores the motion information acquired at the timing when the suction device 100 performed a predetermined motion when the user used the suction device 100 in the past. Then, the trigger unit 20 determines whether the motion information corresponds to a predetermined motion by comparing the motion information acquired by the motion information acquisition unit 10 with the stored motion information. According to such a configuration, since the motion information corresponding to a predetermined motion is learned based on the user's past actions, it is possible to make a determination according to the user's characteristics.

[0069] The predetermined motion is the motion observed when the user uses the suction device 100. That is, when the suction device 100 performs a motion similar to the motion observed when the user uses the suction device 100, biometric authentication is executed. Therefore, the user does not need to perform a separate operation for biometric authentication when using the suction device 100, so it is possible to improve the convenience for the user.

[0070] The predetermined motion may include a motion observed before the user inhales the aerosol generated by the suction device 100. For example, the predetermined motion may be the motion of the suction device 100 when the user picks up the suction device 100 and holds it in the mouth. According to such a configuration, when the user picks up the suction device 100 and holds it in the mouth, biometric authentication is automatically executed, so that the convenience of the user can be improved. Also, for example, the predetermined motion may be the motion of the suction device 100 when the user picks up the suction device 100 and holds it in the hand to attach the flavor cartridge 130 or the stick-shaped substrate 150. According to such a configuration, when the user picks up the suction device 100 and holds it in the hand to attach the flavor cartridge 130 or the stick-shaped substrate 150, biometric authentication is automatically executed, so that the convenience of the user can be improved.

[0071] The predetermined motion may include a motion observed in the space where the suction device 100 is used. For example, the predetermined motion may be the motion of the suction device 100 when the user is moving in a private car. Inside the passenger compartment of a private car, the suction device 100 can be used. In that regard, according to such a configuration, when the user moves in a private car, biometric authentication is automatically executed, so that the convenience of the user can be improved. Note that the space where the suction device 100 is used may be a space where the use of the suction device 100 is permitted.

[0072] The predetermined motion may include a motion observed when the user moves in the space where the suction device 100 is used. For example, the predetermined motion may be the motion of the suction device 100 when the user moves with the suction device 100 to a predetermined place such as a smoking area. The predetermined place is not necessarily limited to a smoking area. According to such a configuration, when the user moves to a predetermined place such as a smoking area, biometric authentication is automatically executed, so that the convenience of the user can be improved. Note that the space where the suction device 100 is used may be a space where the use of the suction device 100 is permitted. For example, a smoking area is an example of a space where the use of the suction device 100 is permitted.

[0073] The trigger unit 20 may determine to perform biometric authentication when motion information corresponding to a predetermined motion is acquired over a predetermined period. For example, the trigger unit 20 may determine to perform biometric authentication when motion information corresponding to a motion observed in the space where the suction device 100 is used is acquired over a predetermined period. More specifically, when high-speed movement observed when the user is moving in the private car is continuously observed, the trigger unit 20 determines to perform biometric authentication. On the other hand, when high-speed movement is observed instantaneously, the trigger unit 20 determines not to perform biometric authentication. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a situation in which biometric authentication is performed due to a misjudgment that the user is in the private car even though the user is actually not in the private car. Further, when motion information regarding the motion observed when the user holds the suction device 100 in the hand after picking it up is acquired over a predetermined period, the trigger unit 20 may determine to perform biometric authentication. On the other hand, when the motion information regarding the motion observed when holding in the hand is observed instantaneously, the trigger unit 20 determines not to perform biometric authentication. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a situation in which biometric authentication is performed due to a misjudgment that the user is holding the fragrance-imparting cartridge 130 or the stick-shaped base material 150 in the hand for attaching the fragrance-imparting cartridge 130 or the stick-shaped base material 150 to the suction device 100 even though the user is actually not holding it for that purpose.

[0074] The trigger unit 20 may determine to perform biometric authentication when motion information corresponding to a predetermined motion is not acquired after the motion information corresponding to the predetermined motion is acquired. For example, the trigger unit 20 may determine to perform biometric authentication when the motion information corresponding to the motion observed when the user moves in the space where the suction device 100 is used is not acquired after the motion information corresponding to the motion is acquired. This is because it is considered that the movement to the space where the suction device 100 is used is completed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to automatically perform biometric authentication at the timing when the user arrives at the space where the suction device 100 is used.

[0075] - Biological information acquisition unit 30 The biological information acquisition unit 30 acquires the biological information of the user. Biological information is information indicating the physical characteristics or behavioral characteristics of a living body. Examples of information indicating physical characteristics include fingerprint, heartbeat, pulse, iris, face, blood vessel, body temperature, and voiceprint. Examples of information indicating behavioral characteristics include handwriting and gait. The biological information acquisition unit 30 acquires at least one of these biological information items.

[0076] In particular, the biological information acquisition unit 30 acquires the biological information of the user based on the motion information. Specifically, the biological information acquisition unit 30 acquires biological information when it is determined by the trigger unit 20 that biometric authentication is to be performed. According to such a configuration, since biological information can be acquired at limited timings, it is possible to suppress the power consumption associated with the acquisition of biological information.

[0077] The biological information acquisition unit 30 acquires biological information when it receives information requesting to acquire biological information from the trigger unit 20. Then, the biological information acquisition unit 30 transmits the acquired biological information to the authentication unit 40.

[0078] The biological information acquisition unit 30 according to the present embodiment is mounted on the wearable terminal 300. Then, the biological information acquisition unit 30 acquires biological information by means of a biological sensor included in the wearable terminal 300. Examples of the biological sensor include a fingerprint sensor, a heartbeat sensor, a pulse sensor, a blood pressure sensor, a respiration sensor, an electromyogram sensor, a temperature sensor, a gyro sensor, an acceleration sensor, a camera, and a microphone.

[0079] - Authentication unit 40 The authentication unit 40 performs biometric authentication of the user based on the biological information. The authentication unit 40 performs authentication by comparing the biological information acquired by the biological information acquisition unit 30 with the biological information registered in the past as the biological information of the user of the suction device 100. For example, the authentication unit 40 determines that authentication is successful when the degree of coincidence of the two biological information items is equal to or higher than a threshold value, and determines that authentication fails otherwise.

[0080] The authentication unit 40 may perform biometric authentication based on multiple types of biometric information. For example, the authentication unit 40 performs biometric authentication using different types of biometric information such as heartbeat and fingerprint. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the authentication accuracy.

[0081] When the authentication unit 40 receives biometric information from the biometric information acquisition unit 30, it performs biometric authentication based on the received biometric information. Then, the authentication unit 40 transmits information indicating the result of the biometric authentication to the device control unit 50. The information indicating the result of the biometric authentication here is information indicating the success or failure of the biometric authentication.

[0082] - Device control unit 50 The device control unit 50 controls the operation of the suction device 100 based on the result of the biometric authentication. Specifically, the device control unit 50 permits or prohibits the execution of the process of generating an aerosol by the suction device 100. For example, when the biometric authentication is successful, the device control unit 50 permits the generation of the aerosol, and when the biometric authentication fails, the device control unit 50 prohibits the generation of the aerosol.

[0083] When the device control unit 50 receives information indicating the result of the biometric authentication from the authentication unit 40, it controls the operation of the suction device 100 based on the received result of the biometric authentication. Specifically, the device control unit 50 transmits information indicating whether to permit or prohibit the generation of the aerosol to the suction device 100. When the generation of the aerosol is permitted, the suction device 100 can generate an aerosol according to a user operation. For example, when the generation of the aerosol is permitted, the suction device 100 performs power supply to the means for atomizing the aerosol source according to a user operation. On the other hand, when the generation of the aerosol is prohibited, the suction device 100 does not generate an aerosol. For example, when the generation of the aerosol is prohibited, the suction device 100 does not perform power supply to the means for atomizing the aerosol source according to a user operation.

[0084] In the suction device 100, the prohibition of aerosol generation is also referred to as the locking of the suction device 100. On the other hand, the permission of aerosol generation in the suction device 100 is also referred to as the unlocking. The suction device 100 may be locked by default, or may be unlocked only when permission is obtained from the device control unit 50. In that case, the information indicating the permission of aerosol generation can also be regarded as the information requesting the unlocking. On the other hand, the information indicating the prohibition of aerosol generation can also be regarded as the information requesting the locking.

[0085] In addition, the device control unit 50 may transmit information indicating whether to permit or prohibit the reception of user operations on the suction device 100 to the suction device 100. When the reception of user operations is permitted, the suction device 100 accepts the user operations. For example, when the reception of user operations is permitted, the suction device 100 accepts various user operations on the suction device 100, such as the start of suction by the user and the input of predetermined information by the user. On the other hand, when the reception of user operations is prohibited, the suction device 100 does not accept the user operations. For example, when the reception of user operations is prohibited, the suction device 100 does not accept various user operations on the suction device 100, such as the start of suction by the user and the input of predetermined information by the user. Note that when the reception of user operations on the suction device 100 is prohibited, the suction device 100 does not necessarily have to reject all user operations on the suction device 100, nor does it necessarily have to reject some user operations related to aerosol generation. Also, the prohibition of the reception of user operations on the suction device 100 may be referred to as the locking of the suction device 100.

[0086] (3) Flow of processing FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the flow of processing executed in the system 1 according to the present embodiment. This sequence involves the suction device 100, the terminal device 200, and the wearable terminal 300.

[0087] As shown in FIG. 4, first, the suction device 100 acquires motion information (step S102).

[0088] Next, the suction device 100 transmits the acquired motion information to the terminal device 200 (step S104).

[0089] When the terminal device 200 receives the motion information, it determines whether biometric authentication needs to be executed based on the received motion information (step S106). For example, when the received motion information corresponds to a predetermined motion, the terminal device 200 determines to execute biometric authentication. Here, it is assumed that the terminal device 200 determines to execute biometric authentication.

[0090] Next, the terminal device 200 transmits information requesting to acquire biometric information to the wearable terminal 300 (step S108).

[0091] When the wearable terminal 300 receives the information requesting to acquire biometric information, it acquires biometric information (step S110).

[0092] Next, the wearable terminal 300 transmits the acquired biometric information to the terminal device 200 (step S112).

[0093] When the terminal device 200 receives the biometric information, it executes biometric authentication based on the received biometric information (step S114). Here, it is assumed that the biometric authentication is successful.

[0094] Next, the terminal device 200 transmits information requesting to release the lock to the suction device 100 (step S116).

[0095] When the suction device 100 receives the information requesting to release the lock, it releases the lock (step S118). After that, the suction device 100 generates an aerosol according to a user operation.

[0096] <2.2. Second Embodiment> FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the system 1 according to the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 5, the system 1 according to the present embodiment includes, as physical components, a suction device 100, a terminal device 200, a wearable terminal 300, and a server 400. The suction device 100 and the terminal device 200, the terminal device 200 and the wearable terminal 300, and the terminal device 200 and the server 400 can communicate with each other.

[0097] The suction device 100, the terminal device 200, and the wearable terminal 300 are as described above. The server 400 is a device arranged on the Internet. For example, the server 400 may be a so-called cloud server. The present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the authentication unit 40 is included in the server 400.

[0098] FIG. 6 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the flow of processing executed in the system 1 according to the present embodiment. This sequence involves the suction device 100, the terminal device 200, the wearable terminal 300, and the server 400.

[0099] As shown in FIG. 6, first, the suction device 100 acquires motion information (step S202).

[0100] Next, the suction device 100 transmits the acquired motion information to the terminal device 200 (step S204).

[0101] When the terminal device 200 receives the motion information, it determines whether biometric authentication needs to be executed based on the received motion information (step S206). For example, when the received motion information corresponds to a predetermined motion, the terminal device 200 determines to execute biometric authentication. Here, it is assumed that the terminal device 200 determines to execute biometric authentication.

[0102] Next, the terminal device 200 transmits information requesting to acquire biometric information to the wearable terminal 300 (step S208).

[0103] When the wearable terminal 300 receives information requesting to acquire biometric information, it acquires the biometric information (step S210).

[0104] Next, the wearable terminal 300 transmits the acquired biometric information to the terminal device 200 (step S212).

[0105] When the terminal device 200 receives the biometric information, it transfers the received biometric information to the server 400 (step S214).

[0106] When the server 400 receives the biometric information, it performs biometric authentication based on the received biometric information (step S216). Here, it is assumed that the biometric authentication is successful.

[0107] Next, the server 400 transmits information indicating that the biometric authentication has been successful to the terminal device 200 (step S218).

[0108] When the terminal device 200 receives the information indicating that the biometric authentication has been successful, it transmits information requesting unlocking to the suction device 100 (step S220).

[0109] When the suction device 100 receives the information requesting unlocking, it unlocks (step S222). After that, the suction device 100 generates an aerosol according to a user operation.

[0110] <2.3. Third Embodiment> FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the system 1 according to the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 7, the system 1 according to the present embodiment includes, as physical components, a suction device 100 and a wearable terminal 300. The suction device 100 and the wearable terminal 300 are communicable with each other.

[0111] The suction device 100 and the wearable terminal 300 are as described above. This embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that a trigger unit 20, an authentication unit 40, and a device control unit 50 are included in the suction device 100.

[0112] Figure 8 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the flow of processing executed in the system 1 according to the present embodiment. In this sequence, the suction device 100 and the wearable terminal 300 are involved.

[0113] As shown in FIG. 8, first, the suction device 100 acquires motion information (step S302).

[0114] Next, the suction device 100 determines whether biometric authentication needs to be executed based on the acquired motion information (step S304). For example, when the acquired motion information corresponds to a predetermined motion, the suction device 100 determines that biometric authentication is to be executed. Here, it is assumed that the suction device 100 has determined to execute biometric authentication.

[0115] Next, the suction device 100 transmits information requesting the acquisition of biometric information to the wearable terminal 300 (step S306).

[0116] When the wearable terminal 300 receives the information requesting the acquisition of biometric information, it acquires biometric information (step S308).

[0117] Next, the wearable terminal 300 transmits the acquired biometric information to the suction device 100 (step S310).

[0118] When the suction device 100 receives the biometric information, it executes biometric authentication based on the received biometric information (step S312). Here, it is assumed that the biometric authentication has been successful.

[0119] Next, the suction device 100 releases the lock (step S314). Thereafter, the suction device 100 generates an aerosol according to a user operation.

[0120] <2.4. Fourth Embodiment> FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the system 1 according to the fourth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 9, the system 1 according to the present embodiment includes, as physical components, a suction device 100, a wearable terminal 300, and a server 400. The suction device 100 and the wearable terminal 300, and the suction device 100 and the server 400 are communicable.

[0121] The suction device 100, the wearable terminal 300, and the server 400 are as described above. The present embodiment is different from the second embodiment in that the trigger unit 20 and the device control unit 50 are included in the suction device 100.

[0122] FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the flow of processing executed in the system 1 according to the present embodiment. In this sequence, the suction device 100, the wearable terminal 300, and the server 400 are involved.

[0123] As shown in FIG. 10, first, the suction device 100 acquires motion information (step S402).

[0124] Next, the suction device 100 determines whether biometric authentication needs to be executed based on the acquired motion information (step S404). For example, when the acquired motion information corresponds to a predetermined motion, the suction device 100 determines to execute biometric authentication. Here, it is assumed that the suction device 100 determines to execute biometric authentication.

[0125] Next, the suction device 100 transmits information requesting to acquire biometric information to the wearable terminal 300 (step S406).

[0126] When the wearable terminal 300 receives the information requesting to acquire biometric information, it acquires biometric information (step S408).

[0127] Next, the wearable terminal 300 transmits the acquired biometric information to the suction device 100 (step S410).

[0128] When the attracting device 100 receives biometric information, it transfers the received biometric information to the server 400 (step S412).

[0129] When the server 400 receives biometric information, it performs biometric authentication based on the received biometric information (step S414). Here, it is assumed that the biometric authentication is successful.

[0130] Next, the server 400 transmits information indicating that the biometric authentication has been successful to the attracting device 100 (step S416).

[0131] When the attracting device 100 receives information indicating that the biometric authentication has been successful, it releases the lock (step S418). Thereafter, the attracting device 100 generates an aerosol according to a user operation.

[0132] In addition, in the present embodiment, an example in which the authentication unit 40 is included in the server 400 has been described, but the authentication unit 40 may be included in the terminal device 200 instead of the server 400.

[0133] <3. Example of Hardware Configuration> Finally, with reference to FIG. 11, the hardware configuration of the information processing apparatus according to each of the above embodiments will be described. FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment. Note that the information processing apparatus 900 shown in FIG. 11 can realize, for example, the terminal device 200, the wearable terminal 300, or the server 400 shown in FIGS. 3, 5, 7, or 9. The information processing by the terminal device 200, the wearable terminal 300, or the server 400 according to the present embodiment is realized by the cooperation of software and the hardware described below.

[0134] As shown in FIG. 11, the information processing apparatus 900 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 901, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 902, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 903, and a host bus 904a. The information processing apparatus 900 also includes a bridge 904, an external bus 904b, an interface 905, an input device 906, an output device 907, a storage device 908, and a communication device 909.

[0135] The CPU 901 functions as an arithmetic processing unit and a control unit, and controls the overall operations within the information processing apparatus 900 according to various programs. The information processing apparatus 900 may have an electric circuit such as a microprocessor, a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), or an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) instead of or together with the CPU 901. The ROM 902 stores programs and arithmetic parameters used by the CPU 901. The RAM 903 temporarily stores parameters and the like that change as appropriate during the execution of programs by the CPU 901. The CPU 901 can form, for example, the trigger unit 20, the authentication unit 40, or the device control unit 50.

[0136] The CPU 901, the ROM 902, and the RAM 903 are interconnected by a host bus 904a including a CPU bus or the like. The host bus 904a is connected to an external bus 904b such as a PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect / Interface) bus via the bridge 904. Note that it is not necessarily required to separately configure the host bus 904a, the bridge 904, and the external bus 904b, and these functions may be implemented on one bus.

[0137] The input device 906 is a device through which information is input by the user. Such devices include a mouse, a keyboard, a touch panel, buttons, switches, levers, and the like. Additionally, the input device 906 may include a microphone that accepts voice input or a camera that accepts gesture input. The user of the information processing device 900 can input various data to the information processing device 900 or instruct the execution of processing by operating the input device 906.

[0138] Additionally, the input device 906 may include a device that detects information about the user. For example, the input device 906 may include various sensors such as a depth sensor (e.g., a stereo camera), an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, a geomagnetic sensor, a light sensor, a sound sensor, a biological sensor, a distance measurement sensor, and a force sensor. Further, the input device 906 may acquire information regarding the state of the information processing device 900 itself, such as the posture and movement speed of the information processing device 900, and information regarding the surrounding environment of the information processing device 900, such as the brightness and noise around the information processing device 900. Also, the input device 906 may include a GNSS module that receives GNSS signals from GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) satellites (e.g., GPS (Global Positioning System) signals from GPS satellites) and measures position information including the latitude, longitude, and altitude of the device. Regarding the position information, the input device 906 may transmit and receive wireless signals to and from other devices and detect a relative position with respect to the other device. The input device 906 may form, for example, the motion information acquisition unit 10 or the biological information acquisition unit 30.

[0139] The output device 907 is a device that outputs information to the user. Examples of such devices include devices that output visual information such as displays and projectors, devices that output auditory information such as speakers, and devices that output tactile information such as eccentric motors. The output device 907 outputs, for example, the results obtained by various processes performed by the information processing device 900. In each of the above embodiments, the output device 907 may output the motion information acquired by the motion information acquisition unit 10 or the biological information acquired by the biological information acquisition unit 30. Alternatively, the output device 907 may output information indicating the progress or result of processing by the trigger unit 20, the authentication unit 40, or the device control unit 50.

[0140] The storage device 908 is a device that stores data. Examples of such devices include magnetic storage devices such as HDDs, semiconductor storage devices, optical storage devices, and magneto-optical storage devices. The storage device 908 may include a storage medium, a recording device that records data on the storage medium, a reading device that reads data from the storage medium, and a deleting device that deletes data recorded on the storage medium. The storage device 908 can store, for example, the motion information acquired by the motion information acquisition unit 10 or the biological information acquired by the biological information acquisition unit 30.

[0141] The communication device 909 is a device that communicates with other devices either wired or wirelessly. The communication device 909 performs communication compliant with any communication standard such as Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), LTE (Long Term Evolution), LPWA (Low Power Wide Area), NFC (Near Field Communication), or USB (Universal Serial Bus). The communication device 909 communicates with the suction device 100, the terminal device 200, the wearable terminal 300, or the server 400.

[0142] The above has shown an example of the hardware configuration capable of realizing the functions of the information processing apparatus 900 according to the present embodiment. Each of the above-described components may be realized using general-purpose members, or may be realized by hardware specialized for the functions of each component. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately change the hardware configuration to be used according to the technical level at the time of implementing the present embodiment.

[0143] <4. Supplementary> As described above, the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to such examples. It is obvious that those having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains can conceive of various modification examples or correction examples within the scope of the technical idea described in the claims, and it is naturally understood that these also belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

[0144] For example, which device among the suction device 100, the terminal device 200, the wearable terminal 300, and the server 400 each of the motion information acquisition unit 10, the trigger unit 20, the biological information acquisition unit 30, the authentication unit 40, and the device control unit 50 is mounted on is not limited to the above-described embodiments. That is, each of the motion information acquisition unit 10, the trigger unit 20, the biological information acquisition unit 30, the authentication unit 40, and the device control unit 50 may be mounted on any of the suction device 100, the terminal device 200, the wearable terminal 300, and the server 400. For example, the biological information acquisition unit 30 may be included in the suction device 100 or the terminal device 200.

[0145] For example, in the above embodiment, an example in which the motion information includes at least one of the acceleration or angular velocity of the suction device 100 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to such an example. The motion information may include, together with or instead of these, the position information of the suction device 100. Based on the position information or the time-series change of the position information, it is possible to determine the movement in a private car or the movement to a smoking area. Note that the position information of the suction device 100 may be acquired by the suction device 100 itself, or may be acquired by a device assumed to move together with the suction device 100, such as the terminal device 200 or the wearable terminal 300.

[0146] In addition, a series of processes performed by each device described in this specification may be realized using any of software, hardware, and a combination of software and hardware. The program constituting the software is, for example, pre-stored in a recording medium (non-transitory media) provided inside or outside each device. Then, each program is read into the RAM when executed by a computer that controls each device described in this specification, and is executed by a processor such as a CPU. The recording medium is, for example, a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, a flash memory, or the like. Further, the above computer program may be distributed via a network, for example, without using a recording medium.

[0147] Also, part or all of the processes executed by the terminal device 200 may be executed by the server 400 or another server (not shown) using PWA (Progressive Web Apps).

[0148] Also, the processes described using flowcharts and sequence diagrams in this specification do not necessarily have to be executed in the order shown. Some process steps may be executed in parallel. Also, additional process steps may be adopted, and some process steps may be omitted.

[0149] Note that the following configurations also belong to the technical scope of the present invention. (1) Obtaining motion information regarding the motion in the space by a suction device that generates an aerosol sucked by a user; Obtaining the biometric information of the user based on the motion information; Performing biometric authentication based on the biometric information; Controlling the operation of the suction device based on the result of the biometric authentication; An information processing method including the above. (2) The information processing method further includes determining whether it is necessary to execute the biometric authentication based on the motion information. Acquiring the biometric information includes acquiring the biometric information when it is determined that the biometric authentication is to be executed. The information processing method according to (1) above. (3) Determining whether it is necessary to execute the biometric authentication includes determining to execute the biometric authentication when the motion information corresponding to a predetermined motion is acquired. The information processing method according to (2) above. (4) Determining whether it is necessary to execute the biometric authentication includes determining to execute the biometric authentication when the motion information corresponding to a predetermined motion is acquired over a predetermined period. The information processing method according to (2) or (3) above. (5) Determining whether it is necessary to execute the biometric authentication includes determining to execute the biometric authentication when, after the motion information corresponding to a predetermined motion is acquired, the motion information corresponding to the predetermined motion is no longer acquired. The information processing method according to any one of (2) to (4) above. (6) The predetermined motion is a motion observed when the user uses the suction device. The information processing method according to any one of (3) to (5) above. (7) The predetermined motion includes a motion observed before the user inhales the aerosol generated by the suction device. The information processing method according to (6) above. (8) The predetermined motion includes a motion observed in the space where the suction device is used. The information processing method according to (6) or (7) above. (9) The predetermined motion includes a motion observed when the user moves in the space where the suction device is used. The information processing method according to any one of (6) to (8) above. (10) Whether the motion information corresponds to the predetermined motion is determined based on the history of the motion information acquired when the user uses the suction device. The information processing method according to any one of (3) to (9) above. (11) The motion information includes at least one of the acceleration or angular velocity of the suction device. The information processing method according to any one of (1) to (10) above. (12) The biometric authentication is executed based on a plurality of types of the biometric information. The information processing method according to any one of (1) to (11) above. (13) Controlling the operation of the suction device includes permitting or prohibiting the execution of the process of generating the aerosol. The information processing method according to any one of (1) to (12) above. (14) The motion information is acquired by the suction device. The information processing method according to any one of (1) to (13) above. (15) The biometric information is acquired by a wearable terminal worn by the user. The information processing method according to any one of (1) to (13) above. (16) The biometric authentication is executed by a terminal device pre-associated with the suction device. The information processing method according to any one of (1) to (15) above. (17) The biometric authentication is executed by a server arranged on the Internet. The information processing method according to any one of (1) to (15) above. (18) A motion information acquisition unit that acquires motion information regarding the motion in a space by a suction device that generates an aerosol to be sucked by a user, A trigger unit that requests another device to acquire biometric information of the user based on the motion information, A device control unit that controls the operation of the suction device based on the result of biometric authentication executed based on the biometric information acquired by the other device, An aerosol generation system comprising the same. (19) The suction device generates the aerosol using a base material including at least one of an aerosol source that is a source of the aerosol or a fragrance source that is a source of a fragrance imparted to the aerosol, The aerosol generation system includes the base material, The aerosol generation system according to (18) above. (20) Causing a computer to Request another device to acquire biometric information of the user based on motion information regarding the motion in a space by a suction device that generates an aerosol to be sucked by the user, and control the operation of the suction device based on the result of biometric authentication executed based on the biometric information acquired by the other device, A program for causing the same to be executed.

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[0150] 1 System 100 Suction Device 110 Power Supply Unit 111 Power Supply Section 112 Sensor Section 113 Notification Section 114 Storage Section 115 Communication Section 116 Control Section 120 Cartridge 121 Heating Section 122 Liquid Induction Section 123 Liquid Storage Section 124 Mouthpiece 130 Fragrance Imparting Cartridge 140 Retention part 141 Internal space 142 Opening 143 Bottom 150 Stick-shaped substrate 151 Substrate part 152 Suction port part 180 Air flow path 181 Air inlet hole 182 Air outlet hole 200 Terminal device 300 Wearable terminal 400 Server 10 Motion information acquisition unit 20 Trigger unit 30 Biometric information acquisition unit 40 Authentication unit 50 Device control unit

Claims

1. Obtaining motion information regarding motion in a space by a suction device that generates an aerosol to be suctioned by a user; Determining whether or not to execute biometric authentication based on the motion information; Obtaining biometric information of a user when it is determined that the biometric authentication is to be executed; Executing the biometric authentication based on the biometric information; Controlling the operation of the suction device based on the result of the biometric authentication; including; Determining whether or not to execute the biometric authentication includes determining to execute the biometric authentication when the motion information corresponding to a predetermined motion is obtained; The predetermined motion includes a motion observed when a user moves while riding in a private car; An information processing method.

2. The predetermined motion is a motion observed when the user uses the suction device; The information processing method according to Claim 1.

3. The predetermined motion includes a motion observed before the user suctions an aerosol generated by the suction device; The information processing method according to Claim 1 or 2.

4. Determining whether or not to execute the biometric authentication; includes determining to execute the biometric authentication when high-speed movement observed when a user moves while riding in a private car is obtained over a predetermined period; The information processing method according to any one of Claims 1 to 3.

5. The predetermined motion includes a motion observed when a user moves from a space where use of the suction device is not permitted to a space where use of the suction device is permitted; The information processing method according to any one of Claims 1 to 4.

6. The predetermined motion includes a motion observed when a user moves to a smoking area; The information processing method according to Claim 5.

7. Determining whether or not to execute the biometric authentication; includes determining to execute the biometric authentication when, after the motion information corresponding to the motion observed when a user moves to a smoking area is obtained, the motion information corresponding to the motion observed when the user moves to the smoking area is no longer obtained; The information processing method according to Claim 6.

8. Whether or not the motion information corresponds to the predetermined motion is determined based on a history of the motion information obtained when the user uses the suction device; The information processing method according to any one of Claims 1 to 7.

9. The motion information includes at least one of the acceleration or angular velocity of the suction device; The information processing method according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The biometric authentication is performed based on a plurality of types of the biometric information. The information processing method according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

11. Controlling the operation of the suction device includes permitting or prohibiting execution of the process of generating the aerosol. The information processing method according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

12. The motion information is acquired by the suction device. The information processing method according to any one of claims 1 to 11.

13. The biometric information is acquired by a wearable terminal worn by the user. The information processing method according to any one of claims 1 to 11.

14. The biometric authentication is performed by a terminal device pre-associated with the suction device. The information processing method according to any one of claims 1 to 13.

15. The biometric authentication is performed by a server arranged on the Internet. The information processing method according to any one of claims 1 to 13.

16. A motion information acquisition unit that acquires motion information regarding motion in a space by a suction device that generates an aerosol to be suctioned by a user; A trigger unit that determines whether biometric authentication needs to be performed based on the motion information, and requests another device to acquire the user's biometric information when it is determined that the biometric authentication is to be performed; A device control unit that controls the operation of the suction device based on the result of biometric authentication performed based on the biometric information acquired by the other device; comprising The trigger unit determines that the biometric authentication is to be performed when the motion information corresponding to a predetermined motion is acquired, The predetermined motion includes a motion observed when the user moves while riding in a private car. An aerosol generation system.

17. The suction device generates the aerosol using a base material including at least one of an aerosol source that is a source of the aerosol and a fragrance source that is a source of a fragrance imparted to the aerosol, The aerosol generation system includes the base material. The aerosol generation system according to claim 16.

18. On a computer Based on motion information regarding the motion in a space by a suction device that generates an aerosol attracted to a user, determine whether biometric authentication needs to be performed. When it is determined to perform the biometric authentication, request another device to acquire the biometric information of the user, and control the operation of the suction device based on the result of the biometric authentication performed based on the biometric information acquired by the other device. Cause to execute Determining whether the biometric authentication needs to be performed includes determining to perform the biometric authentication when the motion information corresponding to a predetermined motion is acquired. The predetermined motion includes a motion observed when the user moves while riding in a private car. Program.

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