View source for 17947345. POWER CONTROL SYSTEM simplified abstract (Altria Client Services LLC)

=POWER CONTROL SYSTEM=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Altria Client Services LLC|Altria Client Services LLC]]


[[Category:Altria Client Services LLC]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Zack W. Blackmon of Richmond VA (US)|Zack W. Blackmon of Richmond VA (US)]][[Category:Zack W. Blackmon of Richmond VA (US)]]

[[:Category:Thomas Tran of Richmond VA (US)|Thomas Tran of Richmond VA (US)]][[Category:Thomas Tran of Richmond VA (US)]]

[[:Category:Terry Bache of Richmond VA (US)|Terry Bache of Richmond VA (US)]][[Category:Terry Bache of Richmond VA (US)]]

[[:Category:Jarrett Keen of Richmond VA (US)|Jarrett Keen of Richmond VA (US)]][[Category:Jarrett Keen of Richmond VA (US)]]

[[:Category:Niall Gallagher of Richmond VA (US)|Niall Gallagher of Richmond VA (US)]][[Category:Niall Gallagher of Richmond VA (US)]]

[[:Category:Yannick Hourmand of Haslingfield (GB)|Yannick Hourmand of Haslingfield (GB)]][[Category:Yannick Hourmand of Haslingfield (GB)]]

[[:Category:Guillaume Michel of Cambridge (GB)|Guillaume Michel of Cambridge (GB)]][[Category:Guillaume Michel of Cambridge (GB)]]

[[:Category:Rangaraj S. Sundar of Midlothian VA (US)|Rangaraj S. Sundar of Midlothian VA (US)]][[Category:Rangaraj S. Sundar of Midlothian VA (US)]]

[[:Category:Eric Hawes of Midlothian VA (US)|Eric Hawes of Midlothian VA (US)]][[Category:Eric Hawes of Midlothian VA (US)]]

[[:Category:Raymond W. Lau of Glen Allen VA (US)|Raymond W. Lau of Glen Allen VA (US)]][[Category:Raymond W. Lau of Glen Allen VA (US)]]

==POWER CONTROL SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17947345 titled 'POWER CONTROL SYSTEM

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract describes a power control system for an aerosol-generating device that adjusts the power applied to the heater based on a power threshold and desired heater temperature.

* The system includes at least one processor and memory to store and execute instructions.
* It determines if the power applied to the heater exceeds a threshold.
* If the power exceeds the threshold, a second power is applied to the heater.
* If the power does not exceed the threshold, the first power based on desired temperature is applied.
* The second power does not exceed the power threshold.

== Potential Applications ==
This technology could be applied in various aerosol-generating devices such as e-cigarettes, humidifiers, and air fresheners.

== Problems Solved ==
This system helps prevent overheating of the heater in aerosol-generating devices, ensuring safe and efficient operation.

== Benefits ==
- Improved safety by preventing overheating
- Enhanced efficiency in power usage
- Consistent performance in maintaining desired heater temperature

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
"Optimizing Power Control System for Aerosol-Generating Devices" could be used in industries producing e-cigarettes, vaporizers, and other aerosol-generating devices.

== Possible Prior Art ==
One possible prior art could be a similar power control system used in heating devices or industrial equipment to regulate temperature and prevent overheating.

=== Unanswered Questions ===

=== How does this technology impact the overall lifespan of the aerosol-generating device? ===
This article does not address how the power control system affects the longevity of the device. 

=== What are the potential cost implications of implementing this technology in aerosol-generating devices? ===
The article does not discuss the potential cost factors associated with integrating this power control system into existing devices.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A power control system for an aerosol-generating device includes at least one processor and a memory. The memory is coupled to the at least one processor and is configured to store instructions. The at least one processor is configured to execute the instructions to cause the power control system to determine whether a first power to be applied to a heater of the aerosol-generating device exceeds a power threshold, in response to the first power exceeding the power threshold, apply a second power to the heater, and in response to the first power not exceeding the power threshold, apply the first power to the heater. The first power is based on a desired heater temperature. The second power does not exceed the power threshold.



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