18288520. AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE simplified abstract (KT&G CORPORATION)
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AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jongsub Lee of Sungnam-si Gyeonggi-do (KR)
Byungsung Cho of Gwangmyung-si Gyeonggi-do (KR)
AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18288520 titled 'AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes an aerosol-generating device with a sensor that detects the insertion of an object, specifically a stick, into the device.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Cartridge with an elongated insertion space
- Body coupled to the cartridge
- Sensor with a light source and photodiode for object detection
- Controller to determine object presence and type
Potential Applications: This technology could be used in various aerosol-generating devices such as inhalers, air fresheners, or paint sprayers.
Problems Solved: The device solves the problem of accurately detecting the insertion of objects, particularly sticks, into the aerosol-generating device.
Benefits:
- Enhanced safety by detecting foreign objects
- Improved functionality by differentiating between objects
- Prevents potential damage to the device
Commercial Applications: This technology could have commercial applications in the pharmaceutical, home fragrance, and painting industries, improving product safety and efficiency.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on sensor-based object detection in various devices.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be exploring advancements in sensor technology for more precise object detection in aerosol-generating devices.
Questions about Aerosol-Generating Device: 1. How does the sensor differentiate between different types of objects inserted into the device? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in different aerosol-generating devices?
Original Abstract Submitted
An aerosol-generating device is disclosed. The aerosol-generating device of the disclosure includes a cartridge having therein an insertion space formed to be elongated, a body coupled to the cartridge, a sensor disposed in the body so as to be adjacent to the insertion space in the cartridge coupled to the body, and a controller. The sensor includes a sensor light source configured to radiate light toward the insertion space in the cartridge coupled to the body and a photodiode configured to respond to light incident thereon. The controller controls the sensor light source to radiate light, determines whether an object is inserted into the insertion space based on a signal received from the photodiode, and, when an object is inserted into the insertion space, determines whether the object inserted into the insertion space is a stick based on a signal received from the photodiode.
