Aerosol Generation Device Communication Module Power Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Aerosol generation devices face a challenge in communicating with remote devices without compromising their ability to heat aerosol generating substrates, as communication power usage competes with the power required for heating.

Innovation Solution

Incorporating control circuitry that enables or disables a communication module based on the current use state of the heating oven, such as through a moveable closure's position, to optimize power allocation between heating and communication.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the communication module is enabled to communicate with a remote device, then communication functionality is improved, but power consumption increases and competes with the power required for heating the aerosol generating substrate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommunication functionalityVSAvoidpower consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The communication module is dynamically enabled or disabled based on the current use state of the heating oven, detected through the position of the moveable closure. This dynamic control allows the system to adapt communication functionality to actual usage conditions, enabling communication when the device is in use and disabling it when not in use to conserve power.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses the existing moveable closure mechanism to automatically detect the use state of the heating oven and trigger appropriate communication module operation. The moveable closure's position serves as a self-indicating signal that requires no additional sensors or user input, allowing the system to self-regulate power allocation between heating and communication functions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Reliability

If the communication module operates continuously, then communication availability is improved, but energy available in the aerosol generation device is depleted

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommunication availabilityVSAvoidenergy depletion

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The communication module operates periodically rather than continuously, being activated only during specific periods when the heating oven is in use (indicated by the moveable closure position). This periodic operation maintains necessary communication functionality while significantly reducing overall energy consumption and preventing energy depletion.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

3Adaptability or versatility

If power is allocated to the communication module, then communication capability is improved, but the power available for heating the aerosol generating substrate is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommunication capabilityVSAvoidpower available for heating

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSPower

Solution Approach 1:

Power allocation to the communication module is dynamically adjusted based on the heating oven's use state. When the moveable closure indicates the oven is in use, the communication module is enabled and receives power allocation. When the oven is not in use, the communication module is disabled and power is reallocated or conserved, ensuring heating power requirements are always met.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The communication function is extracted as a separate, conditionally activated module rather than being continuously integrated into the power system. This allows the system to isolate communication power consumption from heating power requirements, enabling independent control of power allocation to each function based on actual needs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This approach ensures efficient power management, reducing energy consumption and maintaining effective heating while allowing communication only when the device is in use, thereby minimizing power strain on the aerosol generation device.

Implementation Method 1

heating oven configured to receive and heat an aerosol generating substrate to generate an aerosol

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectHeating: Heating

Data Source

PatentUS20230189898A1Aerosol Generation Device, Aerosol Generation System, Control Method

Publication Date: 2023.06.22 JT INTERNATIONAL SA

AI summary

An aerosol generation device including: a heating oven configured to receive and heat an aerosol generating substrate to generate an aerosol; and control circuitry configured to control the heating oven, wherein the control circuitry includes a communication module configured to communicate with a remote device, and the control circuitry is configured to enable or disable the communication module depending upon a current use state of the heating oven.