Motion-Controlled Flavor Inhaler Vibration Adaptation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current flavor inhalers, such as heated tobacco devices, primarily use motion sensors to detect user operations for turning functions on or off, but do not effectively utilize motion data to provide varied experiences.
Innovation Solution
A flavor inhaler or aerosol generating device equipped with a sensor to detect motion, a converter to translate this data into vibration or function control data, and a controller to adjust the device's functions like vibration strength, pattern, or other sensory stimulations based on the detected motion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If motion sensor is used only to detect drop or preset motion for turning functions on/off, then device complexity is reduced and ease of operation is improved, but adaptability and user engagement are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the vibration output adaptive and variable based on detected motion characteristics. The system transitions from static preset functions to dynamic real-time control where vibration strength, frequency, and duration are continuously adjusted according to the intensity and pattern of user motions, enabling flexible adaptation without requiring complex manual programming
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements parameter changes by modifying vibration parameters (strength, frequency, duration) based on motion sensor data. The control system changes these parameters dynamically in response to detected motion intensity and patterns, allowing the same hardware to produce varied sensory feedback without adding complex mechanical components
2Productivity
If motion data is processed to provide varied sensory feedback, then user engagement and experience are improved, but processing time and computational load increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-defining motion patterns and their corresponding vibration responses in the control system. The system prepares multiple vibration patterns in advance and quickly selects and executes the appropriate one based on detected motion characteristics, reducing real-time computational processing while maintaining responsive user feedback
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback by continuously monitoring motion sensor output and adjusting vibration parameters in real-time based on the detected motion intensity and patterns. This closed-loop control ensures timely and appropriate sensory feedback while optimizing processing efficiency through adaptive algorithms that respond to motion data without excessive computational delay
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances user experience by providing varied sensory feedback and control over device functions in response to user motion, improving interaction and engagement.
Implementation Method 1
the input data may include data indicating an acceleration or angular velocity of the detected motion
Implementation Method 2
a converter configured to convert input data indicating the detected motion to vibration data for vibrating the vibrator
Implementation Method 3
a controller configured to vibrate the vibrator in accordance with the vibration data
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides a flavor inhaler or the like controlled on the basis of the movement of the flavor inhaler or the like. A flavor inhaler or the like is provided with: a vibrator; an inertial sensor; a storage unit that stores vibration data which is for causing the vibrator to vibrate and which is generated by converting inertial data acquired by the inertial sensor; and a control unit configured so as to read the vibration data from the storage unit and cause the vibrator to vibrate on the basis of the vibration data.