Wireless Charger Unlocking for Secure Aerosol Device Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current aerosol generating systems lack secure locking mechanisms and cannot differentiate between authorized and unauthorized users, particularly in scenarios where the device is in a packaged state or needs to restrict access by minors.
Innovation Solution
An aerosol generating system that incorporates a communication interface and controller to enable wireless charging communication for locking and unlocking the device, allowing it to change states based on received signals from a charger, thereby restricting use by third parties or minors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If wireless charging communication is implemented for locking and unlocking the device, then security against unauthorized use is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the charging function and authentication function into a single integrated system. The charger that provides power also performs the authentication and locking/unlocking operations through wireless communication, eliminating the need for separate authentication hardware and reducing overall system complexity while maintaining security
Solution Approach 2:
The communication interface is designed to serve multiple purposes: it enables both wireless power reception and wireless authentication communication. This multi-functionality allows the same hardware component to handle both charging and security operations, reducing the number of components needed
2Reliability
If the device is locked in packaged state to prevent unauthorized use, then security is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The authentication system is designed to work automatically without requiring user intervention. When the device is placed on the charger, the authentication and unlocking processes occur automatically through wireless communication, making the device as easy to use as placing it on the charging surface while maintaining security
3Adaptability or versatility
If wireless communication interface is added for authentication, then functionality is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the communication interface requirements for charging and authentication into a single integrated interface. The same wireless communication module handles both power transfer and data exchange for authentication, eliminating the need for separate communication hardware and reducing overall system complexity
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
Enables secure locking and unlocking of the aerosol generating device through wireless charging communication, ensuring the device remains inaccessible to unauthorized users, even when in a packaged state, effectively preventing misuse by minors.
Implementation Method 1
perform control to charge the battery based on wirelessly receiving a power signal from the charger through the first communication interface
Data Source
AI summary
An aerosol generating system is provided. The aerosol generating system includes an aerosol generating device and a charger, wherein the aerosol generating device includes: a first communication interface; a battery; and a first controller configured to: perform control to charge the battery based on wirelessly receiving a power signal from the charger through the first communication interface; determine a state of the aerosol generating device comprising a locked state or an unlocked state and generate a status signal corresponding to the state of the aerosol generating device; transmit, based on initiation of charging of the battery, the status signal to the charger through the first communication interface; and change the aerosol generating device to the unlocked state based on receiving an unlock signal from the charger through the first communication interface.