Lighting system for an aerosol-generating system
The lighting system in aerosol-generating devices uses spatially separated LEDs and apertures to provide clear visual cues about device status and operational states, addressing inefficiencies in existing systems.
US20260206876A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-07-23PHILIP MORRIS PRODUCTS SA
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Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- PHILIP MORRIS PRODUCTS SA
- Filing Date
- 2022-12-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-23
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing aerosol-generating systems lack an efficient and energy-efficient lighting system that provides clear visual cues about their status and operational states.
Method used
A lighting system comprising spatially separated lighting areas with LEDs, controlled by electronics to generate various light emissions and shapes, and an opaque shield with apertures to enhance visibility, integrated into an aerosol-generating device to convey device status and user inputs.
Benefits of technology
The system provides clear and energy-efficient visual cues about the device's status, power, and operational states, enhancing user interaction and device functionality.
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Abstract
A lighting system for an aerosol-generating system is provided, the lighting system including: a plurality of light emitting elements; a first set of a plurality of lighting areas, each one of the lighting areas being spatially separated from the other lighting areas, each one of the lighting areas including one or more of the plurality of light emitting elements, and the first set of lighting areas being arranged relative to each other to collectively define a number eight; and control electronics coupled to the plurality of light emitting elements and configured to selectively activate each one of the plurality of lighting areas, a second set of one or more lighting areas being arranged to partially or wholly surround the first set, the control electronics being further configured to selectively activate each of the first and the second sets to generate respective first and second light emissions.
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