Anti-vaping apparatus

Abstract

An anti-vaping apparatus including a vaping body including a battery, a cartridge configured to store an e-liquid therein and generate a vapor from the e-liquid to a user in response to an activation of the anti-vaping apparatus, and a feedback unit configured to provide a sensory feedback to the user in response to the activation of the anti-vaping apparatus.

Description

BACKGROUNDFIELD

[0001] Embodiments of the invention relate generally to an anti-vaping apparatus, and more particularly, to an anti-vaping apparatus providing discomfort to a user to adjust the user's vaping habits through various sensory feedback mechanisms.DISCUSSION OF THE BACKGROUND

[0002] Vaping typically involves vaporizing an e-liquid by heat in an electronic device. While many smokers have switched to vaping as a purportedly safer alternative to cigarettes or tobacco products, vaping also leads to many unforeseen problems.

[0003] For example, there is on-going discussion as to whether vaping e-liquid is safer than smoking cigarettes. Most e-liquids contain nicotine, which is highly addictive. Some argue that vaping induces a user to consume more nicotine as compared to when smoking a cigarette in a given period. While some e-liquids may not contain nicotine, vaping such e-liquid nevertheless generates a large amount of vapor and / or odor, which may provide discomfort to others from the vapor itself, the odor, and / or concerns of second-hand smoking. In addition, given that most e-liquids have flavorings, vaping has attracted many people to start vaping at their early age largely due to their flavors.

[0004] New e-cigarettes are being developed, featuring more functions to meet the vapers' demands. Some of the recent e-cigarettes have a smaller form factor, a longer battery life, an adjustable power mode, and / or an adjustable air flow system. Some of the recent e-cigarettes also have the capabilities of producing large amount vapors, delivering original flavors of the e-liquid, and / or providing a stronger throat hit to the vaper.

[0005] Despite the controversies as to which is a safer alternative to traditional tobacco products, it is clear not vaping or smoking at all would be the safest alternative. However, due to addictive characteristics of nicotine or the pleasure of exhaling large amount of vapors, vapers find it difficult to quit vaping or change their frequent vaping habits.

[0006] The above information disclosed in this Background section is only for understanding of the background of the inventive concepts, and, therefore, it may contain information that does not constitute prior art.SUMMARY

[0007] Anti-vaping apparatuses according to embodiments of the invention are capable of providing sensory feedback to a user (or vaper) that activates when the user engages in vaping in order to reduce or eliminate the frequency of vaping by the user through the use of controlled, unpleasant sensory feedback.

[0008] Additional features of the inventive concepts will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part will be apparent from the description, or may be learned by practice of the inventive concepts.

[0009] An anti-vaping apparatus according to an embodiment includes a vaping body including a battery, a cartridge configured to store an e-liquid therein and generate a vapor from the e-liquid to a user in response to an activation of the anti-vaping apparatus, and a feedback unit configured to provide a sensory feedback to the user in response to the activation of the anti-vaping apparatus.

[0010] The sensory feedback may include an electric shock.

[0011] The anti-vaping apparatus may further include a mouthpiece through which the vapor is provided to a user, in which the electric shock may be applied through the mouthpiece.

[0012] The anti-vaping apparatus may further include an electrode disposed in the mouthpiece, in which at least a part of the electrode may be exposed and contact the user.

[0013] The anti-vaping apparatus may include a sensor configured to detect at least one of an air flow or an air pressure in the cartridge and activate the feedback unit.

[0014] The feedback unit may be configured to increase an intensity or a duration of the sensory feedback in response to re-activating the anti-vaping apparatus within a predetermined time from previous activation of the anti-vaping apparatus.

[0015] The feedback unit may be configured to change a type of the sensory feedback in response to re-activating the anti-vaping apparatus within a predetermined time from previous activation of the anti-vaping apparatus.

[0016] The feedback unit may be further configured to increase an intensity of the changed sensory feedback in response to re-activating the anti-vaping apparatus within a predetermined time from previous activation of the anti-vaping apparatus.

[0017] The anti-vaping apparatus may include a lighting unit configured to emit light in response to the activation of the anti-vaping apparatus, and a light emitter configured to emit light having a greater brightness than that of the lighting unit in response to the activation of the anti-vaping apparatus, in which the sensory feedback may include a visual shock from the light emitter.

[0018] The light emitter may be configured to emit light towards the cartridge.

[0019] The anti-vaping apparatus may include a secondary cartridge configured to store a non-toxic substance therein, in which the secondary cartridge may be configured to release the non-toxic substance to the user in response to the activation of the anti-vaping apparatus.

[0020] The secondary cartridge may be configured to spray the non-toxic substance towards the user in response to the activation of the anti-vaping apparatus.

[0021] The secondary cartridge may be configured to release the non-toxic substance through the mouthpiece.

[0022] The anti-vaping apparatus may further include a vibration motor, in which the vibration motor may be configured to vibrate in response to the activation of the anti-vaping apparatus.

[0023] The anti-vaping apparatus may further include a plurality of micro-needles, in which the feedback unit may be configured to cause the plurality of micro-needles to protrude outwardly in response to the activation of the anti-vaping apparatus.

[0024] The plurality of micro-needles may be disposed inside the mouthpiece.

[0025] At least one of the micro-needles may have a different size.

[0026] The anti-vaping apparatus may further include a sound-generating module, in which the sound-generating module may be configured to generate a beeping sound in response to the activation of the anti-vaping apparatus.

[0027] An anti-vaping apparatus according to another embodiment includes a vaping body including a battery, a cartridge configured to store an e-liquid therein, and a mouthpiece through which a vapor from the e-liquid is provided, in which at least one sensory feedback is configured to be provided to a user through the mouthpiece.

[0028] A method of driving an anti-vaping apparatus according to yet another embodiment includes the steps of detecting an activation of the anti-vaping apparatus, determining whether the activation is less than a preset period from previous use of the anti-vaping apparatus, increasing an intensity of a sensory feedback if the activation is prior to the preset period from the previous use of the anti-vaping apparatus, and generating a vapor from an e-liquid contained in a cartridge and providing the elevated sensory feedback to a user.

[0029] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are illustrative and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention, and together with the description serve to explain the inventive concepts.

[0031] FIG. 1 is an exemplary illustration of a user using an anti-vaping apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0032] FIG. 2 is a schematic view of an anti-vaping apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0033] FIG. 3A is a schematic view of an anti-vaping apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0034] FIG. 3B is a schematic view of an anti-vaping apparatus according to another embodiment of the invention.

[0035] FIG. 4 is a schematic view of an anti-vaping apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0036] FIG. 5 is a schematic view of an anti-vaping apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0037] FIG. 6 is a schematic view of an anti-vaping apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0038] FIG. 7 is a schematic view of an anti-vaping apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0039] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a process of an elevated scheme of an anti-vaping apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0040] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a process of an extended scheme of an anti-vaping apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0041] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a process of a variant scheme of an anti-vaping apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0042] FIG. 11 is a schematic view of an anti-vaping apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] In the following description, for the purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of various embodiments or implementations of the invention. As used herein “embodiments” and “implementations” are interchangeable words that are non-limiting examples of devices or methods employing one or more of the inventive concepts disclosed herein. It is apparent, however, that various embodiments may be practiced without these specific details or with one or more equivalent arrangements. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to avoid unnecessarily obscuring various embodiments. Further, various embodiments may be different, but do not have to be exclusive. For example, specific shapes, configurations, and characteristics of an embodiment may be used or implemented in another embodiment without departing from the inventive concepts.

[0044] Unless otherwise specified, the illustrated embodiments are to be understood as providing features of varying detail of some ways in which the inventive concepts may be implemented in practice. Therefore, unless otherwise specified, the features, components, modules, layers, films, panels, regions, and / or aspects, etc. (hereinafter individually or collectively referred to as “elements”), of the various embodiments may be otherwise combined, separated, interchanged, and / or rearranged without departing from the inventive concepts.

[0045] The use of cross-hatching and / or shading in the accompanying drawings is generally provided to clarify boundaries between adjacent elements. As such, neither the presence nor the absence of cross-hatching or shading conveys or indicates any preference or requirement for particular materials, material properties, dimensions, proportions, commonalities between illustrated elements, and / or any other characteristic, attribute, property, etc., of the elements, unless specified. Further, in the accompanying drawings, the size and relative sizes of elements may be exaggerated for clarity and / or descriptive purposes. When an embodiment may be implemented differently, a specific process order may be performed differently from the described order. For example, two consecutively described processes may be performed substantially at the same time or performed in an order opposite to the described order. Also, like reference numerals denote like elements.

[0046] When an element, such as a layer, is referred to as being “on,”“connected to,” or “coupled to” another element or layer, it may be directly on, connected to, or coupled to the other element or layer or intervening elements or layers may be present. When, however, an element or layer is referred to as being “directly on,”“directly connected to,” or “directly coupled to” another element or layer, there are no intervening elements or layers present. To this end, the term “connected” may refer to physical, electrical, and / or fluid connection, with or without intervening elements. Further, the D1-axis, the D2-axis, and the D3-axis are not limited to three axes of a rectangular coordinate system, such as the x, y, and z-axes, and may be interpreted in a broader sense. For example, the D1-axis, the D2-axis, and the D3-axis may be perpendicular to one another, or may represent different directions that are not perpendicular to one another. For the purposes of this disclosure, “at least one of X, Y, and Z” and “at least one selected from the group consisting of X, Y, and Z” may be construed as X only, Y only, Z only, or any combination of two or more of X, Y, and Z, such as, for instance, XYZ, XYY, YZ, and ZZ. As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0047] Although the terms “first,”“second,” etc. may be used herein to describe various types of elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used to distinguish one element from another element. Thus, a first element discussed below could be termed a second element without departing from the teachings of the disclosure.

[0048] Spatially relative terms, such as “beneath,”“below,”“under,”“lower,”“above,”“upper,”“over,”“higher,”“side” (e.g., as in “sidewall”), and the like, may be used herein for descriptive purposes, and, thereby, to describe one elements relationship to another element(s) as illustrated in the drawings. Spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of an apparatus in use, operation, and / or manufacture in addition to the orientation depicted in the drawings. For example, if the apparatus in the drawings is turned over, elements described as “below” or “beneath” other elements or features would then be oriented “above” the other elements or features. Thus, the exemplary term “below” can encompass both an orientation of above and below. Furthermore, the apparatus may be otherwise oriented (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations), and, as such, the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.

[0049] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular forms, “a,”“an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Moreover, the terms “comprises,”“comprising,”“includes,” and / or “including,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. It is also noted that, as used herein, the terms “substantially,”“about,” and other similar terms, are used as terms of approximation and not as terms of degree, and, as such, are utilized to account for inherent deviations in measured, calculated, and / or provided values that would be recognized by one of ordinary skill in the art.

[0050] Various embodiments are described herein with reference to sectional and / or exploded illustrations that are schematic illustrations of idealized embodiments and / or intermediate structures. As such, variations from the shapes of the illustrations as a result, for example, of manufacturing techniques and / or tolerances, are to be expected. Thus, embodiments disclosed herein should not necessarily be construed as limited to the particular illustrated shapes of regions, but are to include deviations in shapes that result from, for instance, manufacturing. In this manner, regions illustrated in the drawings may be schematic in nature and the shapes of these regions may not reflect actual shapes of regions of a device and, as such, are not necessarily intended to be limiting.

[0051] As customary in the field, some embodiments are described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings in terms of functional blocks, units, and / or modules. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that these blocks, units, and / or modules are physically implemented by electronic (or optical) circuits, such as logic circuits, discrete components, microprocessors, hard-wired circuits, memory elements, wiring connections, and the like, which may be formed using semiconductor-based fabrication techniques or other manufacturing technologies. In the case of the blocks, units, and / or modules being implemented by microprocessors or other similar hardware, they may be programmed and controlled using software (e.g., microcode) to perform various functions discussed herein and may optionally be driven by firmware and / or software. It is also contemplated that each block, unit, and / or module may be implemented by dedicated hardware, or as a combination of dedicated hardware to perform some functions and a processor (e.g., one or more programmed microprocessors and associated circuitry) to perform other functions. Also, each block, unit, and / or module of some embodiments may be physically separated into two or more interacting and discrete blocks, units, and / or modules without departing from the scope of the inventive concepts. Further, the blocks, units, and / or modules of some embodiments may be physically combined into more complex blocks, units, and / or modules without departing from the scope of the inventive concepts.

[0052] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure is a part. Terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense, unless expressly so defined herein.

[0053] Embodiments of the invention are directed to a vaping apparatus equipped with a sensory feedback unit that activates when the user engages in vaping.

[0054] FIG. 1 is an exemplary illustration of a user using an anti-vaping apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention, and FIG. 2 is a schematic view of an anti-vaping apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0055] Referring to FIG. 2, an anti-vaping apparatus 100 according to an embodiment includes a vaping body 110, a cartridge 120 couplable to the vaping body 110 and which may contain e-liquids therein, a switch 130 disposed on the vaping body 110, a display 140 disposed on the vaping body 110, a feedback unit 150 configured to deliver a sensory feedback to a user upon activation of the anti-vaping apparatus 100. Although FIG. 2 exemplarily illustrate the anti-vaping apparatus 100 as generally having a pod system, the inventive concepts are not limited to a particular shape or type of the vaping device. More particularly, the feedback unit 150 according to embodiments may be applicable to any type of vaping device. For example, in some embodiments, the anti-vaping apparatus may have a mod-system that utilizes a replaceable battery, a traditional cigarette looking e-cigarette device, a pen-shaped e-cigarette device, a disposable e-cigarette device with an integrated cartridge and battery, an e-cigarette device utilizing a cartomizer or a atomizer as shown in FIG. 1, and etc.

[0056] As used herein, the activation of the anti-vaping apparatus 100 not only refers to when a coil 121 of the anti-vaping apparatus 100 is heated to vaporize e-liquids contained in the cartridge 120, but also when the anti-vaping apparatus 100 is turned on. The activation of the anti-vaping apparatus 100 is determined (or detected) when the user presses the switch 130 in the vaping body 110 or a sensor of the anti-vaping apparatus 100 detects user's inhalation.

[0057] Upon detection, the anti-vaping apparatus 110 vaporizes e-liquids and provides vapors, which may or may not include nicotine, to the user to provide user experiences similar to traditional smoking (vaping scheme). In addition, upon detection, the feedback unit 150 generates sensory feedback to the user (sensory feedback scheme). The vaping scheme and the sensory feedback scheme may take place simultaneously, or may sequentially take place.

[0058] According to embodiments, the sensory feedback (or sensory shock) may be a controlled, unpleasant sensory feedback to a vaper for deterrent effect or at least to provide a discomfort to the vaper as exemplarily illustrated in FIG. 1.

[0059] According to an embodiment, the sensory feedback may include a mild electrical shock that can be delivered directly to the user's lips or mouth through a mouthpiece 160 of the anti-vaping apparatus 100. In some embodiments, the mild electrical shock can be additionally or alternatively delivered to the user's finger that presses the switch 130 of the anti-vaping apparatus 100 or to the user's hand holding the anti-vaping apparatus 100.

[0060] The sensory shock from the feedback unit 150 is calibrated to be harmless and creates a mild discomfort to discourage further vaping acts. The intensity of the sensory shock may be in a safety range that is calibrated to be noticeable but not harmful, providing a deterrent effect without causing any physical damage to the user. The feedback unit 150 may include a controller or a control drive circuit to provide, for example, a low-voltage, low-current electrical shock supplied from a power source of the anti-vaping apparatus 100.

[0061] In some embodiments, the intensity of the sensory shock may increase when the user attempts to vape again within a predetermined short period of time, such as 30 seconds from the previous use (elevated scheme). In particular, when the sensory shock is a mild electrical shock, the intensity of the electrical shock may gradually increase, within the safety range, each time the vaper activates the anti-vaping apparatus 100 within a predetermined time period. For example, if the vaper activates the anti-vaping apparatus 100 for the first time, the coil 121 in the cartridge 120 is heated and vaporizes e-liquids contained in the cartridge 120. At this time, the feedback unit 150 causes the anti-vaping apparatus 100 to provide the sensory feedback to the user at a first intensity. When the vaper activates the anti-vaping apparatus again shortly after the first usage, such as 30 seconds from the previous use, not only the anti-vaping apparatus 100 provides vapor to the user but also the sensory feedback to the user this time with an elevated, second intensity greater than the first intensity. When the anti-vaping apparatus 100 has not been activated for a certain period of time, such as 30 minutes, the feedback unit 150 resets the intensity of the sensory feedback back to the first intensity. The predetermined time period and / or the number of intensity levels of the sensory feedback may be adjusted by the user through a user control interface of the anti-vaping apparatus 100, which may be displayed on the display 140. To this end, the feedback unit 150 or the control unit according to an embodiment may include a timer to monitor the frequency of vaping attempts.

[0062] According to another embodiment, the duration of the sensory shock may increase when the user attempts to vape again within a predetermined short period of time, such as 30 seconds from the previous use (extended scheme). In particular, when the sensory shock is a mild electrical shock, the duration of the electrical shock may gradually increase, within the safety range, each time the vaper activates the anti-vaping apparatus 100 within a predetermined time period. For example, if the vaper activates the anti-vaping apparatus 100 for the first time, the vaping scheme and the sensory feedback scheme are carried out. When the vaper activates the anti-vaping apparatus again shortly after the first usage, such as 30 seconds from the previous use, not only the anti-vaping apparatus 100 provides vapor to the user but also the sensory feedback to the user this time for a longer duration than the first sensory feedback. When the anti-vaping apparatus 100 has not been activated for a certain period of time, such as 30 minutes, the feedback unit 150 resets the duration of the sensory feedback back to the initial duration.

[0063] The predetermined time period and / or the number of duration levels of the sensory feedback may be adjusted by the user through a user control interface of the anti-vaping apparatus 100, which may be displayed on the display 140.

[0064] According to yet another embodiment, the feedback unit 150 may change the type of the sensory feedback when the user attempts to vape again within a predetermined period of time, such as 1 minute from the previous use (variant scheme). For example, if the vaper activates the anti-vaping apparatus 100 for the first time, the coil 121 in the cartridge 120 is heated and vaporizes e-liquids contained in the cartridge 120. At this time, the feedback unit 150 causes the anti-vaping apparatus 100 to provide a first sensory feedback to the user at a first intensity. When the vaper activates the anti-vaping apparatus 100 again shortly after the first usage, such as 30 seconds from the previous use, not only the anti-vaping apparatus 100 provides vapor to the user but also provides a second sensory feedback different from the first second feedback to the user with a second intensity. When the anti-vaping apparatus 100 has not been activated for a certain period of time, such as 30 minutes, the feedback unit 150 resets the type of the sensory feedback back to the first sensory feedback. In the variant scheme, the first intensity of the first sensory feedback and the second intensity of the second sensory feedback may be the same or different from each other.

[0065] In some embodiment, the types of the first sensory feedback and the second sensory feedback may be randomly selected by the feedback unit 150. For example, the feedback unit 150 may select any of the electrical shock, visual shock, olfactory shock, gustatory shock, tactile shock, and auditory shock, which will be discussed further below, as the first sensory feedback, and select any one of the above shocks as the second sensory feedback. In this manner, since the user may not be aware of which type of sensory feedback will be provided on their next vaping attempt, deterrence effect may further be increased.

[0066] In some embodiments, the variant scheme may be variously modified. For example, the second sensory feedback may be of a different type of sensory feedback than the first sensory feedback, and the second sensory feedback may have a longer duration than that of the first sensory feedback. As another example, the second sensory feedback may be of a different type of sensory feedback than the first sensory feedback, and the second sensory feedback may have a longer duration and a higher intensity than those of the first sensory feedback

[0067] The sensor utilized in the anti-vaping apparatus 100 may detect an airflow as the user inhales on the mouthpiece 160. This detection may trigger the sensory feedback scheme discussed above. According to an embodiment, the sensor can be a pressure sensor, an airflow sensor, or any suitable type that can accurately sense the user's act of inhalation in the mouthpiece 160.

[0068] The sensory feedback scheme is powered by a power source, such as a battery, of the anti-vaping apparatus 100. The power source may also provide power for operating the anti-vaping apparatus 100. In some embodiments, the vaping body 110 may include a compartment for receiving a replaceable battery therein, or the vaping body 110 may be integrated with a battery, without being limited thereto.

[0069] The anti-vaping apparatus 100 includes a control unit that processes the input from the sensor or the switch 130, and activates the vaping scheme and / or the sensory feedback scheme. The control unit is programmable and includes settings to adjust the voltage and / or wattage applied to the coil 121, and the intensity, duration, and type of sensory feedback based on user preferences or as a preset determined by health standards. The vaping body 110 may include at least one button 141 for changing the settings through the display 140.

[0070] The display 140 according to an embodiment may display various settings of the anti-vaping apparatus 100. For example, the display 140 may display the voltage and / or wattage settings, measurement of the resistance of the coil 120, puff counter, time, batter life, and so forth. The display 140 may be implemented by an LCD, LED, or OLED device, without being limited thereto. In some embodiments, at least one or more of the button 141, the switch 130, and the display 140 may be omitted.

[0071] According to an embodiment, the feedback unit 150 may be integrated into the control unit, which may be formed as an integrated circuit IC. However, the inventive concepts are not limited thereto, and in some embodiments, the feedback unit 150 may be separately formed from the control unit at various locations of the anti-vaping apparatus 100.

[0072] The sensory feedback including a mild electrical shock may be applied to the vaper via electrodes 161 placed around the mouthpiece 160. The electrodes 161 are designed to be in contact with the user's lips when the anti-vaping apparatus 100 is used. According to another embodiment, at least a portion of the vaping body 110 or the switch 130 may be formed conductive, and the electrodes 161 may be electrically connected thereto, or the electrodes 161 may be at least partially exposed therefrom, such that the mild electrical shock may be delivered to the user's finger when the anti-vaping apparatus 100 is used. The electrodes 161 may include a conductive material that is safe for contact with human skin and is resistant to corrosion or degradation from saliva, moisture, or the vapors.

[0073] In one embodiment, the mouthpiece 160 may be detachably coupled to the cartridge 120. In this case, the electrodes 161 may be electrically connected to the user, and the anti-vaping apparatus 100 may operate when the electrical connection between the electrodes 161 and the user is established. In this manner, the user's replacement of the mouthpiece 160 with another mouthpiece (that does not have the capability of delivering the sensory feedback) may not render the anti-vaping apparatus 100 operable.

[0074] According to an embodiment, safety features are integrated into the anti-vaping apparatus 100 to ensure that the sensory feedback, such as the mild electrical shock, remains within safe limits. These features include a voltage regulator and a current limiter, which may be integrated into the feedback unit 150 or the control unit to prevent any potential injury. For example, the electrical shock may have the current level in a range of about 1 mA to about 10 mA, or about 1 mA to about 5 mA, or about 1 mA to about 10 mA. For safety purposes, the current level of the electrical shock may be less than 10 mA, the voltage level thereof may be less than 50V, and the duration thereof may be less than 3 seconds, without being limited thereto.

[0075] The anti-vaping apparatus 100 may further include a lighting unit 170, which may emit light when the anti-vaping apparatus 100 is activated. In an embodiment, the lighting unit 170 may emit different colors of light or blink at different frequencies to indicate the remaining battery life of the anti-vaping apparatus 100. In some embodiments, the lighting unit 170 may be omitted.

[0076] In some embodiments, the anti-vaping apparatus 100 may include a charging port to charge the battery used for the anti-vaping apparatus 100, and may also include an air flow hole to supply air to the cartridge 120 when the anti-vaping apparatus 100 is activated.

[0077] FIG. 3A is a perspective view of an anti-vaping apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0078] Referring to FIG. 3A, the anti-vaping apparatus 200 according to an embodiment is substantially similar to the anti-vaping apparatus 100 of FIG. 2, except that the anti-vaping apparatus 200 additionally includes a light emitter 270. As such, repeated descriptions of the substantially same elements and features already discussed above will be omitted to avoid redundancy.

[0079] According to an embodiment, the sensory feedback may be a visual shock utilizing the light emitter 270. For example, during the sensory feedback scheme, the light emitter 270 may emit light or flash at a predetermined frequency when the user attempts to vape. These visual shocks are designed to be immediately noticeable and act as a deterrent. For example, light emitted from the light emitter 270 may be brighter than light emitted from the lighting unit 170. As another example, light emitted from the light emitter 270 may have a color different from a color of light emitted from the lighting unit 170. According to an embodiment, the light emitter 270 may include LEDs or OLEDs. In some embodiments, the lighting unit 170 may additionally function as the light emitter 270, and in this case, the light emitter 270 may be omitted.

[0080] According to an embodiment, the elevated scheme may be implemented using the light emitter 270. In particular, the intensity of the visual shock may increase when the user attempts to vape again within a predetermined short period of time, such as 30 seconds from the previous use. In particular, the intensity of the visual shock may gradually increase each time the vaper activates the anti-vaping apparatus 200 within a predetermined time period. For example, if the vaper activates the anti-vaping apparatus 200 for the first time, the coil 121 in the cartridge 120 is heated and vaporizes e-liquids contained in the cartridge 120. At this time, the feedback unit 150 causes the anti-vaping apparatus 200 to provide the visual shock at a first intensity. When the vaper activates the anti-vaping apparatus 200 again shortly after the first usage, such as 30 seconds from the previous use, not only the anti-vaping apparatus 200 provides vapor to the user but also the visual shock with a second intensity greater than the first intensity. When the anti-vaping apparatus 200 has not been activated for a certain period of time, such as 30 minutes, the feedback unit 150 resets the intensity of the visual shock back to the first intensity. The predetermined time period and / or the number of intensity degrees of the sensory feedback may be adjusted by the user through a user control interface of the anti-vaping apparatus 200, which may be displayed on the display 140.

[0081] In some embodiments, the feedback unit 150 may cause the light emitter 270 to flash light in a first frequency during the first usage of the anti-vaping apparatus 200, and to flash light in a second frequency shorter than the first frequency during the second usage of the anti-vaping apparatus 200. In other embodiments, the feedback unit 150 may cause the lighting unit 270 to flash light in a first frequency with a first intensity during the first usage of the anti-vaping apparatus 200, and to flash light in a second frequency shorter than the first frequency with a second intensity greater than the first intensity during the second usage of anti-vaping apparatus 200. In particular, the feedback unit 150 may cause the light emitter 270 to emit a brighter light that blinks faster when detecting second usage of the anti-vaping apparatus 200 to provide a stronger deterrence effect.

[0082] According to another embodiment, the extended scheme may be implemented by the light emitter 270. For example, if the vaper activates the anti-vaping apparatus 200 for the first time, the vaping scheme and the sensory feedback scheme are carried out. When the vaper activates the anti-vaping apparatus again shortly after the first usage, such as 30 seconds from the previous use, not only the anti-vaping apparatus 100 provides vapor to the user but also the sensory feedback to the user this time for a longer duration than the first sensory feedback.

[0083] When the anti-vaping apparatus 200 has not been activated for a certain period of time, such as 30 minutes, the feedback unit 150 resets the duration of the sensory feedback back to the initial duration. The predetermined time period and / or the number of duration levels of the sensory feedback may be adjusted by the user through a user control interface of the anti-vaping apparatus 200, which may be displayed on the display 140.

[0084] According to yet another embodiment, the variant scheme may be implemented by the light emitter 270. For example, if the vaper activates the anti-vaping apparatus 200 for the first time, the coil 121 in the cartridge 120 is heated and vaporizes e-liquids contained in the cartridge 120. At this time, the feedback unit 150 causes the anti-vaping apparatus 200 to provide a first sensory feedback, such as the visual shock, to the user at a first intensity. When the vaper activates the anti-vaping apparatus 200 again shortly after the first usage, such as 30 seconds from the previous use, not only the anti-vaping apparatus 200 provides vapor to the user but also provides a second sensory feedback, such as the mild electrical shock, with a second intensity. When the anti-vaping apparatus 200 has not been activated for a certain period of time, such as 30 minutes, the feedback unit 150 resets the type of the sensory feedback back to the first sensory feedback.

[0085] In some embodiments, the feedback unit 150 may control the intensity of the second sensory feedback to be greater than that of the first sensory feedback, without being limited thereto. For example, when the intensity of each of the visual shock and the mild electrical shock is set at 5 different levels, the feedback unit 150 may control the first sensory feedback to have the lowest visual shock intensity during the first usage, and control the second sensory feedback to have the second lowest mild electrical shock during the second usage, provided that the second usage occurs before a preset time.

[0086] In some embodiments, the variant scheme may be variously modified. For example, the second sensory feedback may be of a different type of sensory feedback than the first sensory feedback, and the second sensory feedback may have a longer duration than that of the first sensory feedback. As another example, the second sensory feedback may be of a different type of sensory feedback than the first sensory feedback, and the second sensory feedback may have a longer duration and a higher intensity than those of the first sensory feedback. As yet another example, the second sensory feedback may be of a different type of sensory feedback than the first sensory feedback, and the second sensory feedback may have a longer duration, a higher intensity, and a shorter frequency than those of the first sensory feedback.

[0087] In FIG. 3A, while the light emitter 270 is exemplarily illustrated as being located between the switch 130 and the display 140, the inventive concepts are not limited to a particular location of the light emitter 270.

[0088] FIG. 3B is a perspective view of an anti-vaping apparatus according to another exemplary embodiment.

[0089] Referring to FIG. 3B, a plurality of light emitters 280 may be disposed near a bottom of the vaping body 110, and the light emitters 280 may be configured to emit light directly towards the user's eyes when the user attempts to vape. In particular, at least one of the light emitters 280 may emit light in a direction towards the mouthpiece 160 or the cartridge 120 to provide a dazzling effect to a user for deterrence. In some embodiments, the light emitters 280 may be disposed at other portions of the vaping body 110, such as near the top closer to the user's eyes.

[0090] Since the anti-vaping apparatus 250 according to the illustrated embodiment is substantially similar to the anti-vaping apparatus 200 of FIG. 3A, except the position and the number of the light emitter 280, and thus, repeated descriptions of the substantially same elements and features already discussed above will be omitted to avoid redundancy.

[0091] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an anti-vaping apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0092] Referring to FIG. 4, the anti-vaping apparatus 300 according to an embodiment is substantially similar to the anti-vaping apparatus 100 of FIG. 2, except that the anti-vaping apparatus 300 additionally includes a secondary cartridge 370. As such, repeated descriptions of the substantially same elements and features already discussed above will be omitted to avoid redundancy.

[0093] According to an embodiment, the sensory feedback may be an olfactory shock utilizing the secondary cartridge 370. For example, the olfactory shock may include releasing a non-toxic, unpleasant-smelling substance contained in the secondary cartridge 370 when the user attempts to vape. The olfactory shocks are designed to be immediately noticeable and act as a deterrent. In some embodiments, the non-toxic, unpleasant-smelling substance may be directly sprayed towards the user or in a direction crossing a longitudinal direction of the anti-vaping apparatus 300.

[0094] According to another embodiment, the sensory feedback may be a gustatory shock utilizing the secondary cartridge 370. For example, the secondary cartridge 370 may contain a non-toxic, bitter tasting substance, which may be contained in the secondary cartridge 370 and provided directly to the user's lips through the mouthpiece 160 when the anti-vaping apparatus 300 is activated for deterrence effect.

[0095] The non-toxic, unpleasant-smelling substance or the bitter tasting substance may be refillable in the secondary cartridge 370, or the secondary cartridge 370 containing the non-toxic, unpleasant-smelling substance (or the bitter tasting substance) may be replaceable. The secondary cartridge 370 may be mounted inside the vaping body 110, or may be disposed inside the mouthpiece 160, without being limited thereto.

[0096] The secondary cartridge 370 may include a plurality of connectors 371 for connection to the feedback unit 150, and may activate at the same time when the coil 121 in the cartridge 120 is heated in response to the user's activation of the anti-vaping apparatus 300.

[0097] Although not shown, the second cartridge 370 may additionally include connecting members on the top to be electrically connected to the cartridge 120. In FIG. 4, while the secondary cartridge 370 is exemplarily illustrated as being disposed between the cartridge 120 and the switch 130, however, the inventive concepts are not limited to a particular location of the secondary cartridge 370. In some embodiments, the secondary cartridge 370 may be disposed between the cartridge 120 and the mouthpiece 160, or may be disposed parallel to the cartridge 120.

[0098] According to an embodiment, the elevated scheme may be implemented using the secondary cartridge 370. In particular, the intensity of the olfactory or gustatory shock may increase when the user attempts to vape again within a predetermined short period of time, such as 30 seconds from the previous use. In particular, the intensity of the olfactory or gustatory shock may gradually increase each time the vaper activates the anti-vaping apparatus 300 within a predetermined time period. For example, if the vaper activates the anti-vaping apparatus 300 for the first time, the coil 121 in the cartridge 120 is heated and vaporizes e-liquids contained in the cartridge 120. At this time, the feedback unit 150 causes the anti-vaping apparatus 300 to release a first amount of non-toxic, unpleasant-smelling substance (or the non-toxic bitter tasting substance) from the secondary cartridge 370. When the vaper activates the anti-vaping apparatus 300 again shortly after the first usage, such as 30 seconds from the previous use, not only the anti-vaping apparatus 300 provides vapor to the user but also the olfactory or gustatory shock with a greater intensity (or greater amount). When the anti-vaping apparatus 300 has not been activated for a certain period of time, such as 30 minutes, the feedback unit 150 resets the intensity of the olfactory or gustatory shock back to the first intensity. The predetermined time period and / or the number of intensity degrees of the sensory feedback may be adjusted by the user through a user control interface of the anti-vaping apparatus 300, which may be displayed on the display 140.

[0099] According to another embodiment, the variant scheme may be implemented using the secondary cartridge 370. For example, if the vaper activates the anti-vaping apparatus 300 for the first time, the coil 121 in the cartridge 120 is heated and vaporizes e-liquids contained in the cartridge 120. At this time, the feedback unit 150 causes the anti-vaping apparatus 300 to provide a first sensory feedback, such as the olfactory or gustatory shock, to the user at a first intensity. When the vaper activates the anti-vaping apparatus 300 again shortly after the first usage, such as 30 seconds from the previous use, not only the anti-vaping apparatus 300 provides vapor to the user but also provides a second sensory feedback, such as the mild electrical shock, with a second intensity. When the anti-vaping apparatus 300 has not been activated for a certain period of time, such as 30 minutes, the feedback unit 150 resets the type of the sensory feedback back to the first sensory feedback.

[0100] In some embodiments, the feedback unit 150 may control the intensity of the second sensory feedback to be greater than that of the first sensory feedback, without being limited thereto. For example, when the intensity of each of the olfactory or gustatory shock and the mild electrical shock is set at 5 different levels, the feedback unit 150 may control the first sensory feedback to have the lowest olfactory shock intensity (or releasing the lowest amount of non-toxic substance) during the first usage, and control the second sensory feedback to have the second lowest mild electrical shock during the second usage, provided that the second usage occurs before a preset time.

[0101] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an anti-vaping apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0102] Referring to FIG. 5, the anti-vaping apparatus 400 according to an embodiment is substantially similar to the anti-vaping apparatus 100 of FIG. 2, except that the anti-vaping apparatus 400 additionally includes a vibration motor 470. As such, repeated descriptions of the substantially same elements and features already discussed above will be omitted to avoid redundancy.

[0103] According to an embodiment, the sensory feedback may be a tactile shock utilizing the vibration motor 470. For example, the tactile shock may be providing a strong vibration in the anti-vaping apparatus 400 when the user attempts to vape. The tactile shocks are designed to be immediately noticeable and act as a deterrent. In FIG. 5, while the vibration motor 470 is exemplarily illustrated as being disposed inside the vaping body 110 under the switch 130, however, the inventive concepts are not limited to a particular location of the vibration motor 470. In some embodiments, the vibration motor 470 may be disposed between the cartridge 120 and the mouthpiece 160, or may be disposed inside the mouthpiece 160.

[0104] The anti-vaping apparatus 400 may provide a vaping scheme as well as the sensory feedback scheme, and may further provide an elevated scheme, extended scheme, and / or variant scheme discussed above using the vibration motor 470. Since these schemes are substantially similar to those described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3, repeated descriptions thereof will be omitted to avoid redundancy.

[0105] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an anti-vaping apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0106] Referring to FIG. 6, the anti-vaping apparatus 500 according to an embodiment is substantially similar to the anti-vaping apparatus 100 of FIG. 2, except that the anti-vaping apparatus 500 additionally includes at least one or more micro-needles 470. As such, repeated descriptions of the substantially same elements and features already discussed above will be omitted to avoid redundancy.

[0107] According to an embodiment, the sensory feedback may be a tactile shock utilizing the micro-needles 563. For example, the tactile shock may be providing a mild poke to the user's lips when the user attempts to vape. The tactile shocks are designed to be immediately noticeable and act as a deterrent. In particular, the feedback unit 150 may cause the micro-needles 563 to protrude outwardly from a surface of the mouthpiece 160 to provide a deterrent effect, which may then be reverted back to initial position. The intensity of the mild poke may be in a safety range that is calibrated to be noticeable but not harmful, providing a deterrent effect without causing severe physical damage to the user. In some embodiments, at least one of the micro-needles 563 may have a different size from each other.

[0108] In FIG. 6, while the micro-needles 563 are exemplarily illustrated as being disposed on the mouthpiece 160, however, the inventive concepts are not limited to a particular location of the micro-needles 563. In some embodiments, the micro-needles 563 may be disposed in the vaping body 110 or in the switch 130, so as to provide tactile shock to the user's fingers or hands when the vaper attempts to vape.

[0109] The anti-vaping apparatus 500 may provide a vaping scheme as well as the sensory feedback scheme, and may further provide an elevated scheme, extended scheme, and / or variant scheme discussed above using the micro-needles 563. Since these schemes are substantially similar to those described above with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4, repeated descriptions thereof will be omitted to avoid redundancy.

[0110] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an anti-vaping apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0111] Referring to FIG. 7, the anti-vaping apparatus 600 according to an embodiment is substantially similar to the anti-vaping apparatus 100 of FIG. 2, except that the anti-vaping apparatus 600 additionally includes a sound-generating module 610. As such, repeated descriptions of the substantially same elements and features already discussed above will be omitted to avoid redundancy.

[0112] According to an embodiment, the sensory feedback may be an auditory shock utilizing the sound-generating module 610. For example, the auditory shock may be providing range of sounds, from simple beeps to complex melodies or unpleasant noises, which are activated each time the user engages in vaping. The auditory shocks are designed to be immediately noticeable and act as a deterrent.

[0113] The sound-generating module 610 according to an embodiment may include a digital audio processor, a memory chip that stores audio files, and a miniature speaker or piezo buzzer. In some embodiments, these components may be integrated into the control drive circuit or the feedback unit 150.

[0114] In FIG. 7, while the sound-generating module 610 is exemplarily illustrated as being disposed on the bottom of the vaping body 110, however, the inventive concepts are not limited to a particular location of the sound-generating module 610. In some embodiments, the sound-generating module 610 may be disposed at other locations of the vaping body.

[0115] The anti-vaping apparatus 600 may provide a vaping scheme as well as the sensory feedback scheme, and may further provide an elevated scheme, extended scheme, and / or variant scheme discussed above using the sound-generating module 610. Since these schemes are substantially similar to those described above with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4, repeated descriptions thereof will be omitted to avoid redundancy.

[0116] In some embodiments, the timer in the feedback unit 150 or the control unit may cause the anti-vaping apparatus to be inoperable if the activation of the anti-vaping apparatus occurs before passage of a preset time (such as 30 minutes) from the previous use. Once the preset time has passed, the anti-vaping apparatus may provide the vaping scheme upon activation of the anti-vaping apparatus.

[0117] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a process of an elevated scheme of an anti-vaping apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0118] Referring to FIG. 8, at step S2000, the activation of the anti-vaping apparatus is detected. The activation may be detected by the switch or a sensor that detects the vaper's inhalation. At step 2100, the control unit (or the feedback unit 150) determines whether the detected activation has occurred less than a preset time (such as 30 minutes) from the previous use. If it has been determined that the detected activation did not occur less than a preset time from the previous use (e.g., the detected usage is after the preset time), then at step 2200, the control unit (and / or the feedback unit 150) causes the anti-vaping apparatus to provide vapor and the sensory feedback to the user. If it has been determined that the detected activation has occurred less than a preset time from the previous use (e.g., the detected usage occurred before the preset time has passed), then at step 2300, the control unit (and / or the feedback unit 150) increases the intensity of the sensory feedback to the next preset value. Subsequently, at step 2400, the control unit (and / or the feedback unit 150) causes the anti-vaping apparatus to provide vapor and the sensory feedback with an elevated intensity to the user. In an embodiment, the intensity of the sensory shock may be in a safety range that is calibrated to be noticeable but not harmful, providing a deterrent effect without causing any physical damage to the user.

[0119] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a process of an extended scheme of an anti-vaping apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0120] Referring to FIG. 9, at step 32000, the activation of the anti-vaping apparatus is detected. The activation may be detected by the switch or a sensor that detects the vaper's inhalation. At step 3100, the control unit (or the feedback unit 150) determines whether the detected activation has occurred less than a preset time (such as 30 minutes) from the previous use. If it has been determined that the detected activation did not occur less than a preset time from the previous use (e.g., the detected usage is after the preset time), then at step 3200, the control unit (and / or the feedback unit 150) causes the anti-vaping apparatus to provide vapor and the sensory feedback to the user. If it has been determined that the detected activation has occurred less than a preset time from the previous use (e.g., the detected usage occurred before the preset time has passed), then at step 3300, the control unit (and / or the feedback unit 150) increases the duration of the sensory feedback to the next preset value. Subsequently, at step 3400, the control unit (and / or the feedback unit 150) causes the anti-vaping apparatus to provide vapor and the sensory feedback with an extended duration to the user. In an embodiment, the duration of the sensory shock may be in a safety range that is calibrated to be noticeable but not harmful, providing a deterrent effect without causing any physical damage to the user.

[0121] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a process of a variant scheme of an anti-vaping apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0122] Referring to FIG. 10, at step S4000, the activation of the anti-vaping apparatus is detected. The activation may be detected by the switch or a sensor that detects the vaper's inhalation. At step 4100, the control unit (or the feedback unit 150) determines whether the detected activation has occurred less than a preset time (such as 30 minutes) from the previous use. If it has been determined that the detected activation did not occur less than a preset time from the previous use (e.g., the detected usage is after the preset time), then at step 4200, the control unit (and / or the feedback unit 150) causes the anti-vaping apparatus to provide vapor and the sensory feedback to the user. If it has been determined that the detected activation has occurred less than a preset time from the previous use (e.g., the detected usage occurred before the preset time has passed), then at step 4300, the control unit (and / or the feedback unit 150) changes the type of the sensory feedback and increases the intensity of the sensory feedback to the next preset value. Subsequently, at step 4400, the control unit (and / or the feedback unit 150) causes the anti-vaping apparatus to provide vapor and a different type of sensory feedback from the previous sensory feedback with an elevated intensity to the user. In an embodiment, the intensity of the sensory shock may be in a safety range that is calibrated to be noticeable but not harmful, providing a deterrent effect without causing any physical damage to the user.

[0123] An anti-vaping apparatus described in the above embodiments may be combined, separated, interchanged, and / or rearranged without departing from the inventive concepts. For example, in some embodiments, an anti-vaping apparatus illustrated in FIG. 2 may include two or more among the light emitters 270, 280, secondary cartridge 370, vibration motor 470, micro-needles 563, sound-generating module 610 to provide deterrent effect through various sensory feedback mechanisms. In some embodiments, an anti-vaping apparatus 700 may be substantially similar to the anti-vaping apparatus 100 of FIG. 2, except that the anti-vaping apparatus 700 additionally includes light emitters 270 and 280, the secondary cartridge 370, the vibration motor 470, the micro-needles 563, the sound-generating module 610 described above, as shown in FIG. 11.

[0124] According to embodiments, an anti-vaping apparatus is designed to reduce or eliminate the frequency of vaping by the user through the use of controlled, unpleasant sensory feedback.

[0125] Although certain embodiments and implementations have been described herein, other embodiments and modifications will be apparent from this description. Accordingly, the inventive concepts are not limited to such embodiments, but rather to the broader scope of the appended claims and various obvious modifications and equivalent arrangements as would be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art.

Claims

1. An anti-vaping apparatus comprising:a vaping body including a battery;a cartridge configured to store an e-liquid therein and generate a vapor from the e-liquid to a user in response to an activation of the anti-vaping apparatus; anda feedback unit configured to provide a sensory feedback to the user in response to the activation of the anti-vaping apparatus.

2. The anti-vaping apparatus of claim 1, wherein the sensory feedback comprises an electric shock.

3. The anti-vaping apparatus of claim 2, further comprising a mouthpiece through which the vapor is provided to a user,wherein the electric shock is applied through the mouthpiece.

4. The anti-vaping apparatus of claim 3, further comprising an electrode disposed in the mouthpiece,wherein at least a part of the electrode is exposed and contacts the user.

5. The anti-vaping apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a sensor configured to detect at least one of an air flow or an air pressure in the cartridge and activate the feedback unit.

6. The anti-vaping apparatus of claim 1, wherein the feedback unit is configured to increase an intensity of the sensory feedback in response to re-activating the anti-vaping apparatus within a predetermined time from previous activation of the anti-vaping apparatus.

7. The anti-vaping apparatus of claim 6, wherein the feedback unit is configured to change a type of the sensory feedback in response to re-activating the anti-vaping apparatus within a predetermined time from previous activation of the anti-vaping apparatus.

8. The anti-vaping apparatus of claim 1, wherein the feedback unit is configured to increase a duration of the sensory feedback in response to re-activating the anti-vaping apparatus within a predetermined time from previous activation of the anti-vaping apparatus.

9. The anti-vaping apparatus of claim 1, further comprising:a lighting unit configured to emit light in response to the activation of the anti-vaping apparatus; anda light emitter configured to emit light having a greater brightness than that of the lighting unit in response to the activation of the anti-vaping apparatus,wherein the sensory feedback comprises a visual shock from the light emitter.

10. The anti-vaping apparatus of claim 1, wherein the light emitter is configured to emit light towards the cartridge.

11. The anti-vaping apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a secondary cartridge configured to store a non-toxic substance therein,wherein the secondary cartridge is configured to release the non-toxic substance to the user in response to the activation of the anti-vaping apparatus.

12. The anti-vaping apparatus of claim 11, wherein the secondary cartridge is configured to spray the non-toxic substance towards the user in response to the activation of the anti-vaping apparatus.

13. The anti-vaping apparatus of claim 11, wherein the secondary cartridge is configured to release the non-toxic substance through the mouthpiece.

14. The anti-vaping apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a vibration motor,wherein the vibration motor is configured to vibrate in response to the activation of the anti-vaping apparatus.

15. The anti-vaping apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of micro-needles,wherein the feedback unit is configured to cause the plurality of micro-needles to protrude outwardly in response to the activation of the anti-vaping apparatus.

16. The anti-vaping apparatus of claim 15, wherein the plurality of micro-needles is disposed inside the mouthpiece.

17. The anti-vaping apparatus of claim 15, wherein at least one of the micro-needles has a different size.

18. The anti-vaping apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a sound-generating module,wherein the sound-generating module is configured to generate a beeping sound in response to the activation of the anti-vaping apparatus.

19. An anti-vaping apparatus comprising:a vaping body including a battery;a cartridge configured to store an e-liquid therein; anda mouthpiece through which a vapor from the e-liquid is provided,wherein at least one sensory feedback is configured to be provided to a user through the mouthpiece.

20. A method of driving an anti-vaping apparatus, the method comprising:detecting an activation of the anti-vaping apparatus;determining whether the activation is less than a preset period from previous use of the anti-vaping apparatus;increasing an intensity of a sensory feedback if the activation is prior to the preset period from the previous use of the anti-vaping apparatus; andgenerating a vapor from an e-liquid contained in a cartridge and providing the elevated sensory feedback to a user.

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