17947372. CAPSULE MONITORING SYSTEM FOR AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE simplified abstract (Altria Client Services LLC)

CAPSULE MONITORING SYSTEM FOR AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE

Organization Name

Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor(s)

Zack W. Blackmon of Richmond VA (US)

Thomas Tran of Richmond VA (US)

Terry Bache of Richmond VA (US)

Jarrett Keen of Richmond VA (US)

Niall Gallagher of Richmond VA (US)

Yannick Hourmand of Haslingfield (GB)

Guillaume Michel of Cambridge (GB)

Rangaraj S. Sundar of Midlothian VA (US)

Raymond W. Lau of Glen Allen VA (US)

Eric Hawes of Midlothian VA (US)

CAPSULE MONITORING SYSTEM FOR AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17947372 titled 'CAPSULE MONITORING SYSTEM FOR AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a capsule monitoring system for an aerosol-generating device that can detect the actuation of a mechanism detection switch, apply power to contact points, measure resistance, and display an indicator if the resistance is within a specified range.

• The system includes at least one processor and a memory storing instructions.
• The processor detects the actuation of a mechanism detection switch.
• It applies power to a first contact point of the device.
• It measures the resistance between the first contact point and a second contact point.
• It determines if the resistance is within a specified range.
• If the resistance is within the range, it displays a capsule accepted indicator.

Potential Applications

• Monitoring the status of capsules in an aerosol-generating device.
• Ensuring proper functioning of the device for optimal performance.

Problems Solved

• Ensuring that only compatible capsules are used in the device.
• Preventing damage to the device due to incompatible capsules.

Benefits

• Improved user experience by providing feedback on capsule compatibility.
• Prevents potential malfunctions or damage to the device.

Potential Commercial Applications

Capsule Monitoring System for Aerosol-Generating Devices

• Optimizing the performance and longevity of aerosol-generating devices.
• Enhancing user satisfaction by ensuring proper capsule usage.

Possible Prior Art

There may be existing systems that monitor the compatibility of components in electronic devices, but specific prior art related to capsule monitoring in aerosol-generating devices would need to be researched further.

Unanswered Questions

How does the system handle different types of capsules with varying resistance ranges?

The abstract does not specify if the system can adapt to different types of capsules with unique resistance characteristics.

What is the impact of the capsule monitoring system on the overall cost of the aerosol-generating device?

The abstract does not address the potential cost implications of implementing the capsule monitoring system in the device.

Original Abstract Submitted

A capsule monitoring 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 storing instructions. The at least one processor is configured to execute the instructions to cause the capsule monitoring system to detect a mechanism detection switch of the aerosol-generating device being actuated, apply a first power to a first contact point of the aerosol-generating device, determine a first resistance between the first contact point and a second contact point, determine whether the first resistance is within a resistance operation range, and in response to the first resistance being within of the resistance operation range, display a capsule accepted indicator. The first contact point is configured to contact a heater. The second contact point is configured to contact the heater.