18283381. AEROSOL GENERATING APPARATUS simplified abstract (KT&G CORPORATION)
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AEROSOL GENERATING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Yong Hwan Kim of Gyeonggi-do (KR)
Seung Won Lee of Gyeonggi-do (KR)
AEROSOL GENERATING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18283381 titled 'AEROSOL GENERATING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an aerosol generating apparatus that includes a housing with two chambers and an air path, a pressure sensor in the second chamber, and a processor to detect pressure changes and notify the user of a puff operation.
- Housing with two chambers and air path:
- The apparatus has a housing that contains a first chamber for the aerosol generating article and a second chamber separated by an air path.
- Pressure sensor and processor:
- A pressure sensor is located in the second chamber to detect pressure levels, and a processor analyzes the data to identify pressure changes indicating a user's puff operation.
- Notification system:
- The processor outputs a notification to the user when a pressure change in the second chamber exceeds a designated value, signaling a puff operation.
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in electronic cigarettes, vaping devices, and other aerosol-generating products to monitor user behavior and provide feedback.
Problems Solved
This technology helps users track their puff operations and potentially reduce excessive use of aerosol-generating products.
Benefits
- Enhanced user experience through real-time feedback on puff operations. - Potential for increased awareness and control over aerosol consumption.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Smart Aerosol Generating Apparatus for User Feedback and Monitoring"
Possible Prior Art
There may be existing patents or products in the field of electronic cigarettes or vaping devices that incorporate pressure sensors for user interaction and feedback.
Unanswered Questions
How does the apparatus differentiate between a user's puff operation and other pressure changes in the second chamber?
The abstract does not provide details on how the processor distinguishes between a user's puff operation and other pressure fluctuations within the second chamber.
What is the designated value used to determine a significant pressure change for triggering the notification to the user?
The abstract does not specify the exact numerical value or range that constitutes a significant pressure change warranting a notification to the user.
Original Abstract Submitted
An aerosol generating apparatus may include: a housing including a first chamber into which an aerosol generating article is inserted, a second chamber spaced apart from the first chamber, and an air path provided between the first chamber and the second chamber; a pressure sensor configured to detect a pressure in the second chamber; and a processor configured to obtain pressure sensing data from the pressure sensor, detect a pressure change inside the second chamber based on the pressure sensing data, and output a notification indicating that a user's puff operation has occurred when a pressure change inside the second chamber is greater than or equal to a designated value.
