Electronic device for informed nicotine consumption

Abstract

The technical solution relates to smoking accessories, namely electronic cigarettes, and can be used as a device for vaping and helping to combat nicotine addiction. The technical solution described provides effective tools for reducing nicotine (aerosol, vapor) consumption and dependence by informing the user about the processes of nicotine (aerosol, vapor) consumption (encouraging mindful consumption), engaging awareness mechanisms during use of the device, and using restriction mechanisms that prevent unlimited consumption.

Description

Electronic device for informed nicotine use Field of technology The technical solution relates to the field of smoking accessories, namely electronic cigarettes, and can be used as a device for vaping and as an aid in combating nicotine addiction. State of the art It is known from the publicly available prior art in this field that an electronic cigarette is an electronic device that creates a highly dispersed vapor (aerosol) intended for inhalation. It can be used both as a nicotine delivery system (ENDS) and for inhaling a flavored vapor (aerosol) without nicotine or other active ingredients. The vapor is created by evaporating a specially prepared liquid from the surface of a heating element and is similar in appearance to tobacco smoke. The main components of such an electronic device are a mouthpiece, a lithium battery, and an atomizer, which includes a heating element, a cartridge, or a reservoir containing a special liquid filler. E-cigarettes use a special liquid, also known as e-liquid, to generate vapor. To deliver nicotine to the user, e-liquid is rapidly heated and transformed from a liquid into a vapor. When inhaling, the user inhales this vapor, which contains nicotine and flavoring. When exhaled, the vapor closely resembles the smoke of a regular cigarette. E-liquid consists of a base (a mixture of glycerin and propylene glycol), flavorings, and nicotine. The user can choose the nicotine strength and the percentage of glycerin and propylene glycol, which in turn allows the user to more easily adapt when switching from regular cigarettes to e-cigarettes, and subsequently gradually reduce the nicotine concentration (reducing consumption). Thus, switching from smoking traditional cigarettes with combustible tobacco to e-cigarettes allows the smoker to gradually reduce the degree of nicotine dependence and, subsequently, by strictly following the recommendations and gradually reducing the strength of the liquid, to give up the harmful habit. Thus, electronic cigarettes are used as an alternative to classic tobacco cigarettes to reduce tobacco-nicotine addiction and, in general, harm to the health of the smoker. A prior art solution published in Chinese Patent Application No. CN117179376A, "Method and Device for Determining Nicotine Consumption and an Electronic Cigarette" (priority date October 18, 2023, publication date December 8, 2023, copyright holder SEMPAK CORP), proposes a system comprising a time-tracking module, a module for determining the nicotine content in an e-liquid, an e-cigarette output power module, a nicotine consumption calculation module, and a module for outputting information about nicotine consumption to the consumer. The user's nicotine consumption level is calculated using a special formula for calculating the amount of nicotine consumed by the user with the following variables: smoking time (in seconds), nicotine content (concentration) in the liquid (in mg / ml), and output power, as well as a conformity coefficient. The result is the amount of nicotine in MG. A prior art solution is known, published in US patent application No. US2019183185A1 (international registration WO2018025217A1) "System and method for monitoring and controlling user behavior when smoking an electronic cigarette" (priority date 03.08.2017, publication date 20.06.2019, copyright holder DR REDDYS LABORATORIES LTD [IN]. The solution is characterized in that it consists of a metal case and contains a mouthpiece, a cartridge containing nicotine liquid, with a wick, an air and steam flow sensor, a heating coil, a ventilation hole, a repeater, a body, a Plus button, a Set Limit button, a Minus button, a capacitive sensor, a main printed circuit board, which consists of a microcontroller, a thermistor and a wireless transceiver, a battery, an LED display, a charging terminal, vibration motor.Each cartridge also contains a chip that serves as a unique identifier (UID), allowing the e-cigarette's main data processing unit to determine the cartridge type (nicotine concentration and / or nicotine-free cartridge). A microcontroller controls the e-cigarette's software. Essence The technical result is an increase in the efficiency of the user in achieving goals related to reducing the consumption of nicotine, aerosol, and vapor. The described technical solution provides effective tools for reducing nicotine consumption (aerosol, vapor) and reducing addiction by informing the user (informed consumption) about the processes of nicotine consumption (aerosol, vapor), activating awareness mechanisms when using the device, and also using limiting mechanisms that prevent unlimited consumption. The terms "module", "component", "element" and the like used in this description of the technical solution are used to designate computer entities that may be hardware / equipment (e.g., a device, instrument, apparatus, apparatus, component part of a device, such as a processor, microprocessor, integrated circuit, printed circuit board, FPGA, including an electronic printed circuit board, breadboard, motherboard, etc., a microcomputer, etc.), software (e.g., executable program code, a compiled application, a program module, a part of software or program code, etc.) and / or microprogram (in particular, firmware).For example, a component may be a process running on a processor (a processor), an object, executable code, software code, a file, a program / application, a function, a method, a (software) library, a subroutine, a coroutine, and / or a computing device (e.g., a microcomputer or a computer), or a combination of software or hardware components. A method for controlling an electronic nicotine consumption device (ECD) to reduce unconscious consumption, comprising: Receive from the user on the ED the selected goal related to reducing nicotine consumption or completely quitting consumption, and, if necessary, data related to the goal; Collect data on the electronic device use by the user for at least the specified first interval of days, and there must be at least the specified second interval of active days, the data includes the median number of puffs by the user on each of the days; They create a plan to achieve the user's chosen goal, the plan includes the daily number of puffs and / or the number of puffs per hour that the user can take, and the expected date of achieving the goal; The plan is updated daily based on current data on the user's device usage and the difference between the planned and actual number of puffs; Update the plan weekly and, if necessary, adjust the expected date for achieving the goal; Displays data on the user's progress in achieving the set goal. In some embodiments, data on the user's progress toward a set goal is displayed each time the device is used. In one embodiment, a method for controlling an electronic nicotine consumption device (ECD) to reduce consumption includes the following steps: • Receive from the user a chosen goal related to reducing nicotine consumption or completely quitting consumption; • Receive from the user a sign of selecting a mode of protection against unconscious consumption of nicotine (Fig. 8) and / or a sign of selecting the operation of the electronic device in session mode (Fig. 7); • Collect data on the use of the electronic device by the user for at least a specified first interval of days, while there must be no less than a specified second interval of active days, the data includes the median number of puffs of the user on each of the days and / or the total duration of all puffs for the specified first interval of days; Ο In response to the completion of data collection, a plan is formed to achieve the goal selected by the user, the plan includes the daily and / or hourly number of puffs and / or the total duration of puffs that the user can take on each day of the plan and the planned date for achieving the goal; In response to the pressure sensor recognizing the user's attempt to take a puff: Π If the current puff exceeds the number of puffs and / or the total time of puffs that the user can take within the framework of the formed plan on the current day, then an indication is shown on the display about the failure to fulfill the plan on the current day (about exceeding the limit, exceeding the plan); If the nicotine cessation protection feature is active and more than a pre-set period of device inactivity has passed, then they form and display on the display a task or puzzle that the user must solve in order to confirm the conscious choice to perform a puff, wait for the user to enter an answer, check the correctness of the entered answer and, in response to a correct answer, provide the opportunity to perform a puff, otherwise the puff is blocked, and repeat this step until the user enters the correct answer, or until the ED is turned off or goes into inactive mode; If the session flag is active: • in response to the presence of a current active session, it is determined whether the given delay is permissible within the framework of this session, otherwise the delay is blocked; • in response to the fact that there are no current active sessions, it is determined whether more than a specified threshold value of the interval has passed between the current puff and the previous session, and if the value is greater, then a new session is started and the puff is allowed, otherwise the puff is blocked; Ο In response to the pressure sensor recognizing the end of a puff: Update the collected data about the user's use of the electronic device; Update the nicotine index and display it on the display; Ο In response to the activation of a pre-set timer, the nicotine index is updated and displayed on the display; • Update the plan daily based on the user's device usage data for the current day, displaying the indication on the screen; Ο Update the plan weekly based on the user's device usage data for the current week, shifting the expected goal completion date if necessary. In one embodiment, an electronic device (ED) for the informed use of nicotine, containing a microcontroller, a pressure sensor, a display, is designed with the ability to: Collection of data about the user's use of the device; Functioning in a session mode, in which the use of the ED is permitted for a specified time within one session and / or no more than a specified number of puffs within one session, with a break being set between sessions during which the possibility of puffing is blocked; Operation in a protection mode against unconscious nicotine consumption, in which a task or puzzle is formed and displayed on the screen, which the user must correctly solve in order to confirm the conscious choice to take a puff, otherwise the possibility of taking a puff is blocked; Forming a plan to reduce or stop nicotine consumption based on collected data on the user's device usage and displaying information on the current implementation of the plan, Plan updates in response to current device usage information; Determining the nicotine index and displaying it on the display; In some implementations, the puzzles are one of the following options: choosing the odd figure out, choosing the displayed number of figures, choosing the odd figure out. In some embodiments, the data collected by the device may be stored on a remote server, cloud. In some implementations, the collected statistics may be processed using AI technologies, after which groups of users with similar nicotine use experiences are formed, their experience in achieving the described goals is analyzed, and a plan for achieving the user's chosen goal is developed. In some embodiments, statistically processed data on the user's use of the device is displayed to the user during interaction with the device, for example, after a puff or upon activation of the device or in response to a user request (pressing the corresponding buttons in the interface) (Fig. 2 and Fig. 3), taking into account the set goals and formed plans. In some implementations, all specified parameters, intervals, and settings may be stored on the control unit or an external server or cloud. In some implementations, the specified parameters and intervals may be set by the user in the control unit interface. The device reads the settings and uses them when performing the described method and during its own operation. Detailed description From here on, the terms electronic cigarette, electronic device for nicotine consumption (nicotine delivery), electronic device / system for heating tobacco, vape, and electronic vapor generator are considered equivalent for the purposes of describing this technical solution. From here on, smoking, vaping, and nicotine consumption are considered equivalents used to describe the same process associated with the user's use of electronic devices for the purpose of consuming nicotine and vapor. From here on, conscious nicotine use, conscious vaping, smoking, informed use, and informed smoking may be considered synonyms, depending on the context. A puff is the user's action of activating the mechanism for the evaporation of liquid by inhalation, and can be characterized by duration, force (pressure), and intensity. Achieving goals In some embodiments, the user can set a goal related to reducing nicotine consumption or completely quitting nicotine consumption (quitting vaping, smoking). In some embodiments, the electronic device comprises a cartridge with a mouthpiece and a housing, a control board with a Bluetooth module and a three-axis digital accelerometer, flash memory with embedded software, a power management module, a microcontroller, a LED, a USB connector, a battery, a vibration motor, a pressure sensor, a power button, a speaker and an airflow regulator (e.g., a mouthpiece), a touch screen, and a touch button. A cartridge with a mouthpiece may also include a container for smoking liquid, a heater, a wick for feeding the smoking liquid, and connections for connecting and supplying power to the heater. A cartridge with a mouthpiece may also be pre-filled with smoking liquid. A cartridge with a mouthpiece may also be open-ended, allowing the user to fill the container with smoking liquid. A cartridge with a mouthpiece may also include a filter. The cartridge with the mouthpiece may include a silicone sealing element. The housing may also include spring contacts for connection and power supply. The housing may also include mounting locations for the spring contacts (or other contacts, or other contact shapes for connection and power supply). The claimed technical solution is explained by an exploded diagram of the electronic device (electronic cigarette) (Fig. 1), clearly demonstrating the internal structure, where 1 is a Bluetooth module, 2 is a touch screen, 3 is a control board, 4 is a vibration motor, 5 is a speaker, 6 is a power button, 7 is a pressure sensor, 8 is a flash memory, 9 is a power management module, 10 is a microcontroller, 11 is a three-axis digital accelerometer, 12 is a light-emitting diode, 13 is a battery, 14 is a USB connector, 15 is a touch button, 16 is an air flow regulator, 17 is a mouthpiece, 18 is a cartridge, 19 are body elements, 20 is an opening for steam release, 21 are connecting body elements, 22 are spring contacts for connection and power supply, 23 are attachment points for spring contacts. The terms and definitions used in this description are not limited to their unambiguous literal interpretation. For example, touchscreen 2 also refers to a touchscreen display, light-emitting diode 12 refers to an LED, battery 13 refers to a battery, cartridge 18 refers to an atomizer, microcontroller 10 refers to a chip, main controller, or microprocessor, pressure sensor 7 refers to a microphone, puff sensor, etc. This should be obvious to any person skilled in the art. Conscious or informed consumption of nicotine Informed (aware) or mindful nicotine consumption in the context of this technical solution means using an e-cigarette or electronic vaping device with awareness of one's habits, motives, and consequences. This is achieved by planning the amount and frequency of consumption, tracking behavior, and creating barriers to impulsive use (for example, by solving a task or puzzle). This approach helps the user consciously regulate nicotine consumption (vapor or aerosol consumption), reducing addiction and developing healthier habits. In some embodiments, the electronic device is configured to assist the user in informed (conscious) consumption. nicotine, informed (conscious) smoking, vaping (inhalation and exhalation of aerosol). Choosing and achieving a goal In some implementations, the user may select one of the following goals: quitting nicotine (smoking cessation) or reducing nicotine consumption (smoking reduction). In some implementations, when setting the nicotine reduction goal, the user enters the desired puff reduction target. In some embodiments, the device generates a plan for achieving a user-specified goal. In some embodiments, the plan includes an estimated date for the user to achieve the goal and a daily allowed number of puffs for each day of the plan that the user must strive to achieve in order to achieve the goal. In some implementations, the plan is generated based on data collected over a previously predetermined number of days (req_days_of_usage) of device (ED) use (which may be constant or dynamically determined based on device usage activity), such as a week (7 days), but not limited to (the so-called training week, learning week). In some implementations, if the device has been used for fewer days (time) than required to generate the plan, then goal fulfillment is suspended until the required number of days (time) of device use for plan generation is reached. In some implementations, plan generation requires that the user actively uses the device for at least a predetermined number of days (req_days_of_active_usage) out of those specified for plan generation (req_days_of_usage).For example, to create a plan, you may need at least 7 days of device use, of which at least 5 days must be active. In some embodiments, an active day is considered to be a day in which the user has taken at least a predetermined number of puffs (e.g., 5, 10, 15 puffs, but not limited to). In some implementations, all specified values ​​are stored as settings on the control unit or on an external service or server associated with the user's profile / account. For example, if a user only uses the device for 3 active days out of 7, a plan will be created when at least 5 active days of use have been accumulated. If, after 7 days, there is insufficient data to create a plan, the device will extend the user's usage data collection period by one day each day until enough data has been collected to create a plan. In some embodiments, the following data collected during the user's use of the device is used to generate the plan: the number of puffs per day for the previous days of use of the device (not less than the specified number of active days [req_days_of_active_usage] of use from the specified [req_days_of_usage] for generating the plan). In some embodiments, the collected data is used to determine the median number of puffs per day and to classify the user's nicotine dependence as weak, moderate, or strong. In some embodiments, weak dependence is defined as a user taking fewer than 100 puffs per day (a predetermined range that can vary), moderate dependence is defined as a user taking between 100 and 300 puffs per day (a predetermined range that can vary), and strong dependence is defined as a user taking more than 300 puffs per day (a predetermined range that can vary), but is not limited to (the number of puffs indicated is illustrative). The goal is to quit smoking and nicotine use. In some embodiments, information about the user's nicotine addiction level is used to generate a plan (e.g., for smoking cessation). In some implementations, the time period for which the nicotine reduction plan is generated varies depending on the user's addiction level. For example, constants, tables, and dependencies can be defined that describe the relationship between the user's addiction level and the time period required to reduce nicotine consumption, which is used to generate the plan. In one particular implementation, the time period can be defined as follows: • Mild dependence (less than 100 puffs per day) – 6 weeks or 42 days; • Average dependence (from 100 to 300 puffs per day) – 9 weeks or 63 days; • Severe dependence (more than 300 puffs per day) – 12 weeks or 84 days. In some implementations, the plan may be generated not by the number of puffs, but by the duration of puffs (the total duration of puffs) or the volume of inhaled vapor (aerosol, smoke). In some implementations, the dependence may also be determined based on these parameters. In some implementations, the plan is formed as follows: • The basic coefficient of linear reduction is determined; • Determine the linear reduction plan for the entire period; • Every day, the plan for the next two days is updated taking into account data from previous periods of device use. In some embodiments, the baseline linear reduction rate is calculated by dividing the median number of puffs during the training week by the number of days in the plan. In some embodiments, a linear reduction plan for the entire period is determined as follows: for each subsequent day, the number of puffs is determined by subtracting the base linear reduction factor from the plan of the previous day. In some embodiments, the plan is determined using formulas that describe the plan update for the next two days, after which the remaining days are determined using a linear decay. In some embodiments, a linear reduction is used for the purpose of quitting vaping, smoking, or using, and an exponential reduction is used for the purpose of reducing use. In some implementations, the daily tightening plan update occurs at the end of the day (e.g., between 11:55 and 11:59 PM). This update (plan adaptation) occurs for the next two days. For example, if the update began at 11:55 PM on January 1, the plan will be updated (adapted) for January 2 and January 3. In some implementations, the tightening plan for the next two days is updated using the formula: Median(Dw : De) - ((Median(Dw : De) * InitialReductionRate) / MedianRatio) Where: Median – median value of puffs on the specified days; Dw - current day minus 7 days; De - current day minus 2 days; Initial ReductionRate is a basic reduction factor equal to 0.05 (may decrease or increase in different implementation options); DayRatio is the ratio of the number of puffs for the current day to the planned puffs for the current day; MedianRatio - the median value of DayRatio for the previous two days and the current day. If MedianRatio < 0.5, then the value = 0.5 is used. After updating the plan for the next 2 days, the remaining schedule is updated using the same principles of construction from the last updated value in the schedule. For example, after recalculating (updating) the plan for 01.01 at 23:59, a plan is obtained for 02.01–250 puffs, for 03.01–240 puffs, after which the rest of the schedule is calculated similarly. In some implementation options, the linear reduction plan is recalculated at the end of the week. In some implementation options, at the end of each week, the plan determines the median number of puffs for the previous week and adjusts (updates) the goal achievement date accordingly. For example, with the following average weekly puff values, the plan might be adjusted as follows (similarly, corresponding values ​​for the total puff duration or the volume of inhaled aerosol or vapor could be used): • Less than 15 puffs: current day + 1 week (7 days); • 15-35 puffs: current day + 2 weeks (14 days); • 35-60 puffs: current day + 3 weeks (21 days); • 60-80 puffs: current day + 4 weeks (28 days); • 80-100 puffs: current day + 5 weeks (35 days); • 100-170 puffs: current day + 6 weeks (42 days); • 170-220 puffs: current day + 7 weeks (49 days); • 220-300 puffs: current day + 8 weeks (56 days). In some implementations, the plan may be adjusted using AI technologies, with the goal achievement date determined based on the model's prediction. machine learning, trained to predict the likely time frame for achieving a plan based on collected data about the user's use of the ED. In some implementations, the plan includes a target value for the number of puffs allowed, the total time allowed for puffs, or the maximum inhaled vapor volume. All relevant calculations can be updated by replacing them with similar calculations for these values. In some embodiments, when the average number of puffs per week is less than 15 for two consecutive weeks, the goal of quitting smoking or vaping is considered to be achieved. The goal is to reduce nicotine consumption, vaping, and smoking. In some embodiments, when the user has selected the goal of reducing nicotine consumption (vapor, aerosol consumption), determining the time frame for achieving the goal may be implemented according to one of the embodiments described below. The time to achieve the goal depends on the median number of puffs (or the median or mean volume of inhaled vapour, aerosol and / or the median or mean duration of puffs) per day during the training week (training week, data collection week). In some implementations, the user enters a goal—the number of puffs to which they want to reduce nicotine consumption (or reduce smoking). This can be done using buttons and / or a touchscreen display, or through the user interface of the electronic device. In some embodiments, the dispersion coefficient is determined as follows: the maximum value of puffs (or volume of aerosol, vapor, or total / total duration of puffs) during the training (week of training, data collection) week, divided by the median value during the training (week of training): - Dispersion coefficient < 1.5: 4 weeks (28 days); - Dispersion coefficient 1.5-2: 5 weeks (35 days); - Dispersion coefficient >2: 7 weeks (49 days); In some embodiments, the base reduction factor is defined as 1 divided by the number of weeks in the plan: 0.25 for 4 weeks; 0.20 for 5 weeks; 0.15 for 7 weeks; Setting the goal to achieve reduction in consumption To calculate the target (the user's desired reduction in the number of puffs per day or other similar options) associated with reducing nicotine consumption, the lowest value of the number of puffs for the first week is discarded, the average of the second and third lowest values ​​is determined, and 10% is subtracted from the resulting value. Formation of an exponential reduction plan for the entire period Determination of the exponential decay coefficient CoeffExp = ln(PGoal / Avg) / PL In is the natural logarithm PGoal is the goal achievement plan (the number of puffs the user aims for), the target median value of the number of puffs Avg - average value for the training week PL - (number of weeks to achieve the plan - 0.5) * 7 Formulation of a plan In some implementation options, when forming a plan for each subsequent day, the number of puffs is determined by the formula: Avg * exp(CoeffExp * i) Where: exp - exponential function CoeffExp - exponential decay coefficient Avg - average value for the last week і – the day for which the value of the number of puffs is determined The value cannot be lower than the achievement goal. If the resulting daily puff count is lower than the achievement goal, the achievement goal value is used. In some implementations, the daily update of the tightening plan is performed as follows: The tightening plan for the next two days is updated; Updating the tightening plan for the remaining days (except for the next two days). The tightening plan for the next two days is updated according to the formula: M3Days -((M3Days - PGoal)*CoefBase) / MedianRatio) Where: M3Days - the median value of puffs for the previous three days, including the current one PGoal - goal achievement plan CoefBase - the base reduction coefficient (described earlier, equal to 0.05 by default) DayRatio is the ratio of the number of puffs for the current day to the planned puffs for the current day. MedianRatio is the median DayRatio value for the last two days and the current day (calculated between 11:55 and 11:59 PM, meaning the current day is not yet formally over). If MedianRatio < 0.5, 0.5 is used. After updating the plan for the next 2 days (the 1st day after the current day and the 2nd day after the current day), the remaining schedule is updated using the same principles of construction from the last updated value in the schedule according to the following formula: LastAdjustedPlanDay * exp(CoeffExp * i), where LastAdjustedPlanDay is the plan value defined for the 2nd day after the current day after the daily update; exp - exponential function CoeffExp - exponential decay coefficient i day for which the value of the number of puffs is determined In some implementations, the exponential decay plan is recalculated. In some implementations, at the end of each week within the plan, the median number of puffs for the past week is determined and the goal achievement date is adjusted accordingly. In some embodiments, the target date adjustment is based on the dispersion coefficient between the maximum number of puffs per day over the past week and the median value: Dispersion coefficient <1: date remains unchanged Dispersion coefficient from 1 to 1.2: current day + 1 week (7 days) Dispersion coefficient from 1.2 to 1.3: current day + 2 weeks (14 days) Dispersion coefficient from 1.3 to 1.5: current day + 3 weeks (21 days) Dispersion coefficient >1.5: current day + 4 weeks (28 days) In some embodiments, if the median number of puffs per week is less than or equal to the target value for two consecutive weeks, the target is considered to be achieved. Protection mode against unconscious smoking (informed consumption mode) The feature is designed to minimize unconscious nicotine consumption by the user through built-in control measures that require active user participation before taking a puff. In some embodiments, the device allows the user to select an operating mode (option, activate a function) – protection (restriction) from unconscious smoking / unconscious nicotine use. In some implementations, this function may be implemented as follows: If the device is inactive for more than a preset amount of time (seconds, minutes, or hours), a smoke-protection mode is activated. When the user attempts to take a puff (use the device), the puff is interrupted (blocked), a logical problem or puzzle is generated, and displayed on the device's display. The user must solve the puzzle to continue taking a puff (or using the device). The user enters the answer using the display and / or buttons. If the user correctly solves the logical problem or puzzle generated and displayed on the device display (enters the correct answer), then the ability to continue tightening (pulling) is restored (the device is unlocked), otherwise: If the user enters an answer incorrectly, a new logical problem or puzzle is generated and displayed on the screen, and the user waits for the answer to be entered; If the device is inactive for more than a preset amount of time (for example, 30 seconds), the device goes into inactive mode (sleep mode, low power consumption mode) and the task display is interrupted (cancelled), the display turns off (goes out). In some implementations, tasks may include logical questions and simple mathematical equations. In some embodiments, puzzles include visual puzzles. In some embodiments, the puzzle may involve selecting a displayed figure from among other figures on the display, selecting the correct number of figures displayed on the screen (e.g., the number of stars, see Fig. 7), selecting an "extra" element or figure, etc. In some implementations, statistics may be collected on which tasks and puzzles are easier (faster) for the user to solve, after which these tasks are not further generated, or are generated less frequently. In some embodiments, voice input and speech-to-text transcription may be used to enter the response. In some implementations, the task may involve a fact that the user must confirm or deny by selecting the correct answer. In some implementations, the user can select the difficulty of the generated tasks and puzzles. In some implementations, the tasks are one of the following: equations, problems involving mathematical operations. In some implementations, after entering the answer and checking its correctness, the ED may additionally request confirmation from the user to take a puff. In some implementations, multiple tasks or puzzles may be displayed in a row (if the user has specified this option). In some implementations, available options (e.g., buttons, radio buttons, or other interface elements) are displayed to select a response. In some implementations, a task appears / displays on touchscreen 2 when the user is about to take a puff. Technically, the function is implemented as follows: the e-cigarette, using pressure sensor 7, detects the user's attempt to take a puff. Microcontroller 10 then disables smoking until the task or puzzle is successfully solved by disconnecting the power supply from battery 13 to the heater (heating element). As a result, vapor production is prevented. Tasks are stored in flash memory 8, which is large enough to store them along with statistical information on e-cigarette use and nicotine consumption by the user. The task or puzzle itself is displayed on touchscreen 2. Completing the task requires the user's attention and conscious interaction with the device. In some embodiments, the need to complete a task / puzzle may also be signaled by a sound signal emitted by speaker 5. In some implementations, the user sees a problem on touchscreen 2 and uses touch button 15 to enter the answer to the problem or puzzle. Once the answer is solved, microcontroller 10 reconnects the power supply from battery 13 to the heater, and vapor production begins. The user can begin vaping. Session mode Session mode is designed for e-cigarette users who prefer to limit their nicotine intake by time and number of puffs. This feature mimics the use of a regular cigarette, allowing users to set smoking sessions with a fixed time or number of puffs. The e-cigarette allows the user to set limits on time or number of puffs. Once one of these limits is reached, the e-cigarette blocks further vaping for the set time. In some embodiments, the user selects (sets) the session mode option and specifies (sets) the maximum number of puffs and the duration of the session and optionally the interval between sessions (in some embodiments, a default value is set, for example, equal to 5, 10, 15 minutes, but not limited to). In some implementations, session limits may be determined / set based on the total allowed puff time within a session (e.g., no more than 10 seconds total). In this case, the user could, for example, take 20 puffs of 0.5 seconds each, or 5 puffs of 2 seconds each, or otherwise accumulate a total of no more than 10 seconds. In some embodiments (see Fig. 7), when the user takes a puff, the electronic device monitors the start of a new puff. If the electronic device has not been used for more than a specified interval between sessions (in seconds, minutes, or hours), a new session is initiated. During this session, the user will be allowed to take no more than a specified maximum number of puffs in a specified time period. After a session has begun, when determining the start of a new puff, the device checks whether the current puff exceeds the maximum number of puffs allowed or the duration limit for the current session has been exceeded. If the limit is exceeded, the ability to take a puff is interrupted (blocked). In some embodiments, the electronic device uses a pressure sensor 7 and a microcontroller 10 to track the number of puffs taken and the session time, automatically blocking further vaping once these limits are reached. Microcontroller 10 performs this blocking by disconnecting the power supply from battery 13 to the heater. As a result, vapor production ceases. When the nicotine consumption limit is reached, a break notification appears on screen 2, accompanied by an audible signal emitted by speaker 5, if configured by the user. After the session ends, the electronic device enters a lockout mode, during which smoking is prohibited. The user sees a countdown timer until the next possible session on screen 2. Implementing a lockout timer after each session discourages overconsumption and supports the development of healthy smoking habits. Nicotine index Nicotine index, nicotine index is an abstract term denoting a scale that shows the degree of nicotine saturation and is associated with a specific user and can change taking into account the user's experience with the device. The nicotine index is calculated based on a limit / plan for the acceptable number of puffs per day. If no plan is selected, an approximate plan is generated based on average data for the last number of days (e.g., 7), when the number of puffs per day is at least M (e.g., at least 100). In some embodiments, the minimum amount of data for the approximate daily plan is at least 6 hours of active device use in the last 24 hours. An active hour consists of at least 5 puffs per hour. In some embodiments, if the user has not selected a nicotine reduction or cessation plan, the average consumption over the last 7 days is used to determine the nicotine index, and the acceptable limit for the current day is determined. The daily puff plan should be evenly distributed over the average number of active hours the user has been using the device over the last 7 days (by default, the number of active hours is considered to be 16). The number of planned puffs per hour is converted into a total allowable puff time based on the average puff duration over the last 7 days (the default puff duration is 1.6 seconds). For the day for which the nicotine index is calculated, the average potency during which the user has puffed over the past 7 days is determined. Allowable puffs per hour (today's planned puff count / average active hours). This value is used to calculate the allowable number of puffs over a period of time (60 minutes / Allowable puffs per hour). The increase in nicotine index from one puff is calculated as (acceptable duration of one puff over a period of time / number of acceptable puffs per hour) * (current puff duration / average puff duration of the user) * power factor. Power (W) | Power Factor (CW) 11 | 0.693 12 | 0.720 13 | 0.747 14 | 0.773 15 | 0.800 16 | 0.827 17 | 0.853 18 | 0.880 19 | 0.907 20 | 0.933 21 | 0.960 22 | 0.987 23 | 1.013 24 | 1.040 25 | 1.067 26 | 1.093 27 | 1.120 28 | 1.147 29 | 1.173 30 | 1.200 The Nicotine Index is determined / updated with each puff or after a pre-set time (for example, every 5 / 10 / 15 seconds, which can be hard-coded in the device's memory or set in the settings). In some embodiments, the nicotine index reduction per minute is calculated based on the permissible puff per time period and the number of permissible puffs per hour. In some embodiments, to determine the nicotine index, data is collected on the use of the electronic device by the user for at least a specified first interval of days, while there must be at least a specified second interval of active days, the data includes the average number of puffs of the user on each of the days; In some embodiments, the nicotine index is recalculated every 10 seconds or after each successful puff to display the current value. In some embodiments, a method for controlling an electronic nicotine consumption device (ECD) to reduce unconscious consumption includes the following steps are implemented using a microcontroller executing instructions stored in memory: Receive from the user the selected goal related to reducing nicotine consumption or completely quitting consumption, and, if necessary, data related to the goal; In some embodiments, goal selection is accomplished using the user interface of the ED, such as, but not limited to, a display and / or button(s). In some embodiments, the data associated with the selected goal represents the desired / required number of puffs the user wishes to achieve if they select the goal of reducing nicotine consumption. In some implementations, only one of the specified goals may be selected. In some implementations, selecting a goal activates the corresponding ED functionality, which is only disabled when the user deactivates (turns off) the option. In some implementations, deactivating (turning off) the option results in a recalculation of the plan based on the set goal. Receive from the user a sign of selecting a protection mode against unconscious nicotine consumption (otherwise - a sign of informed nicotine consumption, vaping) and / or a sign of selecting the operation of the electronic device in session mode; In some embodiments, the user, in the interface of the electronic device, selects and sets options for protection against unconscious nicotine consumption (unconscious smoking, vaping, informed nicotine consumption) or the option of selecting the operation of the ED in session mode. In some implementations, a flag is stored on the control unit, indicating the status (on, off) of the options described above. Collect data on the use of the electronic device by the user for at least a specified first interval of days, and there must be at least a specified second interval of active days, the data includes the median number of puffs the user takes on each day; In some embodiments, if data is collected for less than the first interval of days or active days for less than the second interval, then the goal is to reduce smoking or quit from smoking (corresponding to the function), as well as the nicotine index function are not activated (the functionality of the ED does not start). All collected data is stored in the device's memory and / or on an external server (cloud). In some implementations, old data is deleted or overwritten with new data. In some embodiments, the following data is collected: puff duration, selected power, user active hours. In some embodiments, the following data is collected: the number of puffs linked to time (hours), the duration of the puff. In some embodiments, data is collected on the duration of puffs and / or the speed of puffs, the volume of puffs and their average and / or median values. In response to the completion of data collection, a plan is formed to achieve the user's chosen goal, the plan includes the daily number of puffs that the user can take on each day of the plan and the planned date for achieving the chosen goal; An example of a visualization of a goal-achievement plan (quitting smoking, vaping, or nicotine use) is shown in Figure 4. The solid line represents the puffs taken by the user. The dotted line represents the created plan for the allowed number of puffs. Another example of visualizing a plan for achieving a goal (reducing consumption or vaping) is shown in Fig. 5. The solid line represents the puffs taken by the user. The dotted line represents the created plan for the allowed number of puffs. The dotted line represents the target value. In some implementations, once the data collection is complete, the user-selected target is activated (the corresponding functionality is launched). In response to the pressure sensor recognizing the user's attempt to take a puff: Ο If the current puff exceeds the number of puffs that the user can take within the framework of the formed plan on the current day, then an indication is shown on the display about the failure to fulfill the plan on the current day (see Fig. 6); Ο If the protection feature against unconscious nicotine consumption is active and more than a pre-set time of device inactivity has passed, then a task or puzzle is generated and displayed on the display, which the user must solve in order to confirm a conscious (informed) choice to take a puff, wait for the user to enter an answer, check the correctness of the solution to the task or puzzle and, in response to a correct solution, allow the possibility of taking a puff, otherwise the puff is blocked, and repeat this step until the user enters the correct solution, or until the ED is turned off or goes into inactive mode (sleep mode); Ο If the session flag is active and there is a current active session, then it is determined whether the given delay is permissible within the framework of this session; otherwise, if there are no current active sessions, then it is determined whether more than a specified threshold value of the interval has passed between the current delay and the previous session; if the value is greater, then a new session is started and the delay is permitted; otherwise, the delay is blocked; In response to the pressure sensor recognizing the end of a puff: Ο Update the collected data about the user’s use of the electronic device; Ο Update the nicotine index and display it on the display In response to the activation of a pre-set timer interval, the nicotine index is updated and displayed on the display; In some implementations, the nicotine index is updated periodically, for example, every few seconds or another time interval that can be set in advance and stored in the ED settings (or cloud, external server). Update the plan based on the user's device usage data for the day, displaying an indication on the screen; In some implementations, the plan is updated a certain preset time before the end of the day (taking into account the time zone settings). The plan is updated based on the user's device usage data for the week, shifting the expected goal completion date if necessary. The algorithms presented herein are not inherently tied to a specific computer or other device. Various general-purpose systems can be used with programs in accordance with the teachings provided herein, or it may be more convenient to create a more specialized device to perform the required method steps. The required structure for various such systems will be as described in the description. Furthermore, aspects of the present invention are not described with reference to a specific programming language. It should be noted that various programming languages, as described herein, can be used to implement the provisions of the present invention. Embodiments of the present invention may be presented in the form of a software product or software, including a machine-readable medium with instructions stored thereon that can be used to program a computer system (or other electronic devices) to perform a process in accordance with the present invention. Machine-readable medium includes any mechanism for storing or transmitting information in a form readable by a machine (e.g., a computer). For example, machine-readable (e.g., computer-readable) medium includes machine-readable (e.g., computer-readable) storage media (e.g., read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), flash memory devices). The words "example" or "exemplified" as used herein mean an example, instance, or illustration. Any aspect or solution described herein as an "example" or "exemplified" is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other aspects or solutions. Rather, the use of the words "example" or "exemplified" is intended to present concepts from a practical perspective. When used in this application, the term "or" is intended to mean an inclusive "or" rather than an exclusive "or." Furthermore, use of the term "implementation," "one embodiment," "implementation example," or "one implementation example" throughout the text does not mean the same embodiment or implementation example unless specifically described as such. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," "fourth," etc.The symbols used in this document are intended to designate different elements and do not necessarily have an ordinal value in accordance with their numerical designation.

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