Aerosol Provision System Power-Saving Mode Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Non-combustible aerosol provision systems face challenges in efficiently managing power consumption, leading to resource depletion issues, as existing systems lack a user-controlled mechanism to transition into a low power mode, thereby conserving depletable resources like battery life and aerosolizable material.
Innovation Solution
A user device communicably coupled to the non-combustible aerosol provision system allows users to activate a power-saving mode by instructing the system to reduce power supply to its components, specifically the heater, thereby controlling aerosol generation and extending resource life through controlled power delivery.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the non-combustible aerosol provision system operates in standard mode with full power supply, then aerosol generation performance is maintained, but power consumption increases and resource depletes faster
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically switches between standard mode and power-saving mode based on user needs and battery status. The controller adjusts power delivery to the heater element, allowing the system to adapt its performance characteristics and energy consumption profile according to operational requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes operational parameters by adjusting the power supply level to the heater element. In power-saving mode, the controller reduces voltage or current to the heater, thereby reducing power consumption and extending battery life while still maintaining functional aerosol generation capability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the non-combustible aerosol provision system operates in standard mode, then full functionality is available, but battery life depletes faster
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides dynamic operational modes that can be selected based on user needs. The controller enables switching between standard mode (full functionality) and power-saving mode (reduced functionality), allowing users to balance between system capabilities and battery conservation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system can periodically monitor battery status and automatically transition between operational modes. The controller assesses power reserves and adjusts heating element power delivery accordingly, extending battery life during low-power periods while maintaining full functionality when power is充足.
3Productivity
If the heater element receives full power continuously, then aerosol generation efficiency is maximized, but aerosolizable material depletes faster
Solution Approach 1:
The controller adjusts the power parameter delivered to the heater element based on operational mode. In power-saving mode, reduced power delivery slows the consumption rate of aerosolizable material while maintaining sufficient heating to generate usable aerosol, thereby extending the life of the consumable cartridge.
4Ease of operation
If no power-saving mode is implemented, then system operation is simple, but resource management and battery life are poor
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides self-service resource management through automatic mode switching. The controller monitors battery status and operational conditions, then automatically transitions between standard and power-saving modes without requiring user intervention, thereby extending resource life while maintaining ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the controller continuously monitors power consumption, battery status, and operational parameters. Based on this feedback, the controller automatically adjusts power delivery to the heater element, optimizing the balance between performance and resource conservation.
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 solution enables users to effectively conserve resources by controlling the non-combustible aerosol provision system into a low power operation mode, prolonging the life of both the power source and aerosolizable material by restricting power consumption.
Implementation Method 1
The exothermic power source comprises a carbon substrate which may be energized so as to distribute power in the form of heat to an aerosol-generating material
Implementation Method 2
an aerosol generator to generate aerosols
Implementation Method 3
aerosol-generating material heating system
Data Source
AI summary
There is provided a non-combustible aerosol provision system that includes an aerosol generator to generate aerosols, a power source to supply power to the aerosol generator, and a transmitter/receiver element configured to communicably couple the non-combustible aerosol provision system to a user device. The non-combustible aerosol provision system is operable in a standard mode and a power-saving mode. When the non-combustible aerosol provision system is in the power-saving mode, the power source is configured to supply less power to one or more power-consuming components of the non-combustible aerosol provision system than when the non-combustible aerosol provision system is in the standard mode. The transmitter/receiver element is configured to receive an instruction from the user device, the instruction configured to cause the non-combustible aerosol provision system to enter the low power mode.