Multi-Cartridge Atomizer Tracking for Position and E-Liquid Status
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Solution Overview
Problem
Switching between multiple cartridges in an electronic atomizer can be confusing for users, making it difficult to quickly locate the desired cartridge and track the remaining e-liquid amount, leading to potential issues like inhaling scorched flavor or empty cartridges.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for an electronic atomizer that tracks the position and remaining amount of each cartridge using resistor information, position encoding, and a rotary encoder to provide real-time feedback on the remaining e-liquid, ensuring users know when to switch cartridges.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of moving object
If multiple cartridges are loaded into the electronic atomizer, then the usage duration and versatility are improved, but it becomes difficult for users to quickly locate the desired cartridge and track remaining e-liquid levels
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses different colors of indicator lights to represent different cartridge states (e.g., green for sufficient e-liquid, yellow for low level, red for empty). This visual coding system allows users to quickly identify cartridge status without reading text displays, significantly improving ease of operation while maintaining support for multiple cartridges
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides real-time feedback through indicator lights that automatically update based on e-liquid levels and cartridge positions. When a cartridge is inserted or removed, or when e-liquid levels change, the corresponding indicator lights immediately reflect the new state, giving users continuous information about cartridge status without requiring manual checking
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple cartridges are loaded into the electronic atomizer, then the versatility is improved, but users may inhale from empty cartridges due to lack of clear status indication
Solution Approach 1:
Different colors provide immediate visual warnings about cartridge status. Red indicators clearly signal empty cartridges, preventing users from inhaling from depleted cartridges. This color-coding system maintains reliability by providing unambiguous status information across multiple cartridges
Solution Approach 2:
The system proactively indicates when e-liquid levels are low or cartridges are empty before the user attempts to use them. By providing advance warning through indicator lights, the system prevents the harmful action of inhaling from empty cartridges rather than waiting for the problem to manifest
3Productivity
If the electronic atomizer includes a plurality of cartridges, then the productivity is improved, but the device complexity increases making it difficult to manage
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the monitoring function into separate indicator lights for each cartridge position. Each cartridge has its own dedicated indicator, allowing users to independently track each cartridge's status. This segmentation simplifies management by providing discrete, position-specific information rather than a single complex display
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically detects and tracks e-liquid levels and cartridge positions without user intervention. The indicator lights self-update based on sensor data from each cartridge, eliminating the need for users to manually check or input information about each cartridge's status
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances user experience by allowing users to accurately track cartridge positions and remaining e-liquid levels, preventing issues like inhaling from empty cartridges and improving convenience.
Implementation Method 1
A method and apparatus for an electronic atomizer that tracks the position and remaining amount of each cartridge using resistor information, position encoding, and a rotary encoder
Implementation Method 2
A method and apparatus for an electronic atomizer that tracks the position and remaining amount of each cartridge using resistor information
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AI summary
The present application discloses a cartridge information processing method based on an electronic atomizer, and an electronic device. The electronic atomizer includes at least two cartridges. The method includes the following operations. Inhalation information for inhaling from the electronic atomizer is acquired. Position information of a target cartridge corresponding to the inhalation information in the electronic atomizer is determined. The target cartridge is one of the at least two cartridges of the electronic atomizer. Remaining amount information corresponding to the target cartridge is updated according to the position information and the inhalation information. The remaining amount information is fed back to a user. The embodiments of the present application can improve the user experience.