Vapor Topography Apparatus for E-Vaping Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
E-vaping devices lack the capability to generate and analyze vapor topography data, which is essential for understanding vapor generation patterns and improving vaping experiences, without compromising their structural integrity or performance.
Innovation Solution
A topography apparatus is coupled to the e-vaping device, equipped with a processor, memory, and communication interface, to generate and transmit vapor topography data indicating physical characteristics of vapor generation, such as time stamps, voltage output, vapor amount, flow rate, and VOC presence, via wireless connections or power charging interfaces, without affecting the device's operation or appearance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a topography apparatus is coupled to the e-vaping device to generate vapor topography data, then measurement precision of vapor generation patterns is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The topography apparatus is coupled to the e-vaping device within the interior space defined by the device housing, nesting the measurement system inside the existing structure. This allows data collection without adding external complexity to the device form factor.
Solution Approach 2:
The system separates the topography measurement function from the vapor generation function, with the topography apparatus as a distinct coupled module. This segmentation allows independent optimization of each subsystem while maintaining overall system functionality.
2Loss of information
If sensors and processing elements are added to collect vapor generation data, then information completeness is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The topography apparatus utilizes existing communication conduits and power supply interfaces within the e-vaping device for data transmission and power delivery. This multi-functionality approach allows the added sensors to leverage existing structural pathways, reducing the need for new precision-critical interfaces.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the topography apparatus is detachably coupled to the e-vaping device, then adaptability is improved, but reliability of connection decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The interface assembly acts as an intermediary component between the topography apparatus and the e-vaping device, providing standardized connection points for detachable coupling. This intermediary structure enables reliable electrical and mechanical connections while maintaining the ability to detach and reattach components.
Data Source
AI summary
A topography apparatus may be coupled to an e-vaping device, within an interior defined by a housing of the e-vaping device, such that the topography apparatus may be coupled to an e-vaping device that may generate vapor independently of the topography apparatus. The topography apparatus may generate and communicate vapor topography data associated with vapor generation by the e-vaping device without altering an external appearance or vapor-generation performance of the e-vaping device. The topography apparatus may be detachably coupled to the interior of the e-vaping device. The topography apparatus includes an interface assembly configured to couple with a power supply, control circuitry, and/or sensor of the e-vaping device. Such coupling may include coupling with internal power or communication conduits of the e-vaping device, such that the topography apparatus taps into power and/or communication lines of the e-vaping device without requiring modification of the circuitry of the e-vaping device.