Authenticated E-Vapor Pod Assembly for Tamper Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic vaping devices lack advanced authentication and operational management features for pre-vapor formulation compartments, leading to potential tampering and inefficient energy usage.
Innovation Solution
A pod assembly for e-vapor apparatus featuring a pre-vapor formulation compartment, a device compartment with a processor, and a vapor channel, equipped with a memory device and electrical contacts for authentication and communication with a dispensing body, allowing for smart calibration and secure, efficient operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If authentication and communication features are added to the pod assembly, then security and operational efficiency are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The processor and memory device are nested within the pod assembly itself, integrating authentication and communication capabilities directly into the pod rather than requiring separate external authentication systems. This nested integration improves security while managing complexity through compact design.
Solution Approach 2:
The pod assembly performs self-authentication and self-communication functions through its integrated processor and electrical contacts, eliminating the need for complex external authentication mechanisms and reducing overall system complexity while maintaining security.
2Extent of automation
If a processor and memory device are integrated into the pod, then operational management and authentication are improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The pod assembly is segmented into distinct functional modules: the pre-vapor formulation compartment, the device compartment containing the processor and memory device, and the vapor channel. This segmentation allows each module to be manufactured and tested independently before final assembly, reducing overall manufacturing complexity despite the advanced features.
Solution Approach 2:
The processor serves multiple functions including authentication, communication with the dispensing body, and operational management, consolidating what could be multiple separate components into a single multi-functional unit, thereby simplifying the manufacturing process.
3Use of energy by moving object
If electrical contacts and communication features are added, then energy optimization is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The processor communicates with the dispensing body through electrical contacts to receive feedback regarding power levels and operational status, enabling real-time energy optimization adjustments without requiring complex external energy management systems.
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
Enhances security and operational efficiency by preventing tampering and optimizing energy usage through authentication and smart calibration, ensuring a consistent vaping experience.
Implementation Method 1
the vaporizer configured to vaporize the pre-vapor formulation to produce a vapor that passes through the pod via the vapor channel
Implementation Method 2
a surface of the pod includes at least one electrical contact coupled to the processor, the at least one electrical contact configured to couple the pod to a battery of the e-vapor apparatus
Data Source
AI summary
At least one example embodiment discloses a pod for an electronic vapor (e-vapor) apparatus. The pod includes a pre-vapor formulation compartment configured to hold a pre-vapor formulation therein, a device compartment in fluidic communication with the pre-vapor formulation compartment, the device compartment including a processor configured to monitor the pre-vapor formulation compartment and identify the pre-vapor formulation and a vapor channel extending from the device compartment and through the pre-vapor formulation compartment.