WO2022249479A1

WO2022249479A1 - Flavor inhalation device, control method, and program

Info

Publication number: WO2022249479A1
Application number: PCT/JP2021/020514
Authority: WO
Inventors: 一嗣山本; 宣弘竜田; 大樹楢原; 佑一加茂; 亮太嶋崎
Original assignee: 日本たばこ産業株式会社
Priority date: 2021-05-28
Filing date: 2021-05-28
Publication date: 2022-12-01
Also published as: TW202245634A

Abstract

This flavor inhalation device comprises an input unit that accepts input made by a user, a display unit that displays information, and a control unit. The display unit displays at least one item of setting information from among a plurality of items of setting information relating to the flavor inhalation device. In response to an input to the input unit according to a first state, the control unit causes the display unit to display to-be-set setting information in a recognizable state. In response to an input to the input unit according to a second state, the control unit controls setting on the basis of the to-be-set setting information.

Description

Flavor suction device, control method and program

The present invention relates to a flavor suction device, control method and program.

BACKGROUND ART A technology is known in which a display unit is provided in an RRP (Reduced-Risk Product) device such as a flavor inhaler or related equipment to display information such as the remaining battery level.
For example, Patent Literature 1 describes displaying information such as the number of puffs, remaining amount of vaporizing material, remaining battery level, etc. on the display part of the RRP device. Further, Patent Literature 1 describes acquisition of various information through communication between an RRP device and an electronic device such as a smart phone.

In addition, in Patent Document 2, a display unit is provided in the charging device of the RRP device, and the number of puffs, remaining battery power, etc. obtained through communication with the RRP device or through communication with a server that provides information are displayed. It is described that various information including information is displayed on the display unit of the charging device.

WO2017/053953 WO2019/198552

However, in Patent Literature 1, information about settings is not displayed on the display of the RRP device, so the user cannot see the information about settings when setting the RRP device.

In addition, in Patent Document 2, information is not displayed on the RRP device itself, so the user cannot view information related to the setting on the RRP device when setting the RRP device.

Therefore, in view of the above problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide a technique that allows setting while visually checking the setting information displayed on the flavor inhaler.

A flavor suction device according to an aspect of the present invention includes an input section that receives input from a user, a display section that displays information, and a control section. The display unit displays at least one piece of setting information among a plurality of pieces of setting information regarding the flavor inhaler. The control unit causes the display unit to display the setting information to be set in an identifiable manner in response to the input to the input unit according to the first mode. The control unit controls the setting based on the setting information to be set in response to the input to the input unit according to the second mode.

A control method for a flavor suction device according to one aspect of the present invention is a control method for a flavor suction device including a display unit that displays at least one setting information among a plurality of setting information regarding the flavor suction device. The control method comprises displaying setting information to be set on the display unit in an identifiable manner in response to an input in the first mode to the input unit provided in the flavor inhaler, and performing the second mode on the input unit. and controlling the setting based on the setting information to be set in response to the input.

A program according to an aspect of the present invention provides a computer of a flavor inhaling device, which includes a display unit that displays at least one setting information out of a plurality of pieces of setting information related to the flavor inhaling device. displaying the setting information to be set on the display unit in an identifiable manner in response to the input according to the aspect of (1); It is a program for controlling settings and executing.

In the present invention, "unit" and "device" do not simply mean physical means, but also include the case where the functions of the "unit" and "device" are implemented by software. In addition, even if the function of one "part" or "device" is realized by two or more physical means or devices, the functions of the two or more "parts" or "devices" may be realized by one physical means or device. It may be realized by an apparatus.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a technique that allows setting while visually checking the setting information displayed on the flavor suction device.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram schematically showing a first configuration example of a flavor suction device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram schematically showing a second configuration example of the flavor suction device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an example of an external view of the flavor suction device according to the embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the display section side. FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing a display example of the display section of the flavor suction device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing an example of information processing operation by the flavor inhaler according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing an example of a heating mode setting operation by the flavor suction device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically showing a display example of the display unit accompanying the setting operation of the heating mode by the flavor suction device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing an example of the setting operation of the lock function by the flavor suction device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing an example of a communication standard display control operation by the flavor suction device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing an example of remaining amount display operation by the flavor suction device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing another example of the remaining amount display operation by the flavor suction device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a diagram schematically showing a display example of the display unit accompanying the remaining amount display operation by the flavor suction device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Embodiments will be described below with reference to the drawings. In each drawing, the same constituent elements are denoted by the same reference numerals as much as possible, and overlapping descriptions are omitted.

<<Configuration example of flavor suction device>>
A flavor inhaler is a device that produces a substance that is inhaled by a user. In the following description, it is assumed that the substance generated by the flavor inhaler is an aerosol. Alternatively, the substance produced by the flavor inhaler may be a gas.

A flavor inhaler is an electronic device that produces a substance that is inhaled by the user. The flavor inhaler corresponds to a flavor inhaler. A configuration example of the flavor suction device will be described later. The flavor suction device has a communication interface conforming to the LPWA (Low Power Wide Area) communication standard. The communication interface of the flavor inhaler is not limited to the LPWA communication standard, and may conform to a communication standard such as local 5G.

As mentioned above, the flavor suction device is equipped with a communication interface that conforms to the LPWA communication standard, and the flavor suction device performs data communication using a communication protocol that conforms to the LPWA wireless communication standard. Note that Sigfox, LoRA-WAN, etc. can be adopted as the LPWA wireless communication standard. Sigfox may be employed as an example of the LPWA communication standard. A network that employs Sigfox will be a private network that uses radio in the 920 MHz band. To access the network, the flavor suction device is equipped with a Sigfox communication interface. Note that the LPWA communication standard is not limited to Sigfox, and any communication standard with similar restrictions can be implemented.

(1) First Configuration Example FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram schematically showing a first configuration example of the flavor suction device. As shown in FIG. 1, the flavor inhaler 100A according to this configuration example includes a power supply unit 110, a cartridge 120, and a flavor imparting capsule . The power supply unit 110 includes a power supply section 111A, a sensor section 112A, a notification section 113A, a storage section 114A, a communication section 115A, an input section 116A, a display section 117A, and a control section 118A. The cartridge 120 includes a heating section 121A, a liquid guide section 122, and a liquid storage section 123. As shown in FIG. The liquid storage unit 123 stores the aerosol source atomized by the heating unit 121A. Flavoring capsule 130 includes flavor source 131 and mouthpiece 124 . The flavor imparting capsule 130 is also simply called a capsule. An air channel 180 is formed in the cartridge 120 and the flavoring capsule 130 . It is envisioned that the cartridge 120 will be replaced with the use of multiple flavoring capsules 130 . For example, the cartridge 120 is desirably replaced after 5 or 6 flavoring capsules 130 have been used.

The power supply unit 111A accumulates power. Then, the power supply unit 111A supplies electric power to each component of the flavor inhaler 100A under the control of the control unit 118A. The power supply unit 111A may be composed of, for example, a rechargeable battery such as a lithium ion secondary battery.

The sensor unit 112A acquires various information regarding the flavor suction device 100A. As an example, the sensor unit 112A includes a vital sensor for measuring biological data, a pressure sensor such as a microphone condenser, a flow rate sensor, a temperature sensor, or the like, and acquires a value associated with user's inhalation. As another example, the sensor unit 112A is composed of a color sensor, a capacitance sensor, a contact sensor, or the like, and detects attachment or detachment of a removable element such as the cartridge 120 or the flavor imparting capsule 130 by the user.

The notification unit 113A notifies the user of information. The notification unit 113A is configured by, for example, a light emitting device that emits light, a sound output device that outputs sound, or a vibration device that vibrates.

The storage unit 114A stores various information for the operation of the flavor inhaler 100A. The storage unit 114A is configured by, for example, a non-volatile storage medium such as flash memory.
Storage unit 114A includes heating mode information 1141A, lock function information 1142A, and display data 1143A.

The heating mode information 1141A is setting information regarding a plurality of different heating modes for the flavor source by the heating unit 121A. The setting information regarding the heating mode is information regarding the set temperature of the heating unit 121A. The set temperature of the heating unit 121A includes multiple temperatures such as 50 degrees, 40 degrees, or 30 degrees, for example. The set temperature of the heating unit 121A is associated with a plurality of heating modes such as maximum, normal, and minimum. For example, when the set temperature of the heating unit 121A is 50 degrees, the heating mode is assumed to be "maximum heating". When the set temperature of the heating unit 121A is 40 degrees, the heating mode is assumed to be "normal heating". When the set temperature of the heating unit 121A is 30 degrees, the heating mode is assumed to be "minimum heating". The heating unit 121A heats the aerosol source by maintaining a constant temperature according to the set temperature. For example, the setting information regarding the heating mode is also called a heating profile.

The lock function information 1142A is setting information regarding a lock function such as a child lock. The setting information regarding the lock function includes lock setting (ON) and unlocking (OFF). The lock setting is, for example, a setting that does not supply power to the heating unit even if the user sucks. Unlocking is, for example, a setting for starting power supply when the user starts using the device, such as when the user starts sucking. The setting information related to the lock function may include manual setting, which allows manual setting by the user, and automatic setting, in which lock setting is automatically performed after a certain period of time without depending on the user's operation.

The display data 1143A is data constituting an object displayed on the display unit 117A. The objects include a remaining amount display object including the remaining battery level, the remaining capsule level, the remaining cartridge level, etc., a setting information object including a plurality of setting information regarding the flavor inhaler, and a time object for displaying the time. The plurality of setting information regarding the flavor inhaler includes setting information regarding the heating mode, setting information regarding the lock function, and setting information regarding the display of the communication standard. The setting information regarding the display of the communication standard is information regarding the display of the communication standard. The display of the communication standard is a display indicating that the device has been certified as a communication device conforming to the communication standard. The display of the communication standard is a display that must be displayed on the communication equipment. The display of communication standards differs depending on the region. In Japan, the indication of communication standards is a communication technology standards conformity mark, a so-called technical compliance mark, which indicates that at least one of technical standards conformity certification and technical standards conformity certification has been obtained. In the United States, the communication standard designation is the mark of FCC (Federal Communication Commission) certification. The indication of the communication standard is the CE mark in Europe. In China, the indication of the communication standard is the mark of CCC certification (China Compulsory Certificate System). The communication standard designation in Russia is the EAC mark. In Taiwan, the indication of the communication standard is the mark of NCC (National Communication Commission).

The setting information object displays at least one piece of setting information among a plurality of pieces of setting information regarding the flavor inhaler. The setting information object displays setting information to be set among a plurality of pieces of setting information regarding the flavor inhaler in an identifiable manner. A setting information object is an object containing text information. The text information includes setting information regarding the heating mode, setting information regarding the lock function, setting information regarding the display of the communication standard, and the like. The text information may include information indicating that the settings have been completed. The setting information object may include icons, marks, symbols, etc. in addition to or instead of the text information. The setting information object includes, for example, a communication standard object indicating that the device is certified as a communication device conforming to the communication standard as a communication standard display. A communication standard object is an example of an object indicating communication by LPWA, for example. Note that the communication standard object may be an object that differs according to the area where the flavor inhaler 100A is used and the communication standard.

The communication unit 115A is a communication interface capable of performing communication conforming to the LPWA communication standard. The communication unit 115A wirelessly communicates with the base station. 115 A of communication parts should just be based on the communication standard which can construct|assemble a mesh network, such as local 5G, not only in the LPWA communication standard.

The input unit 116A is configured by an input device that receives instructions based on user input operations. For example, the input unit 116A is composed of one button, switch, or the like.

The display unit 117A is configured by a display device that displays information. For example, the display unit 117A is composed of a liquid crystal display or the like. Display unit 117A displays various objects generated based on display data 1143A. Display unit 117A displays a main image and a setting image generated based on display data 1143A. Details of the main image and the setting image will be described later. 117 A of display parts display at least 1 setting information among several setting information regarding a flavor inhaler.

The control unit 118A functions as an arithmetic processing device and a control device, and controls the general operations within the flavor suction device 100A according to various programs. The control unit 118A is realized by electronic circuits such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a microprocessor.

The liquid storage unit 123 stores an aerosol source. An aerosol is generated by atomizing the aerosol source. Aerosol sources are, for example, polyhydric alcohols such as glycerin and propylene glycol, and liquids such as water. The aerosol source may include tobacco-derived or non-tobacco-derived flavoring ingredients. If the flavor inhaler 100A is a medical inhaler such as a nebulizer, the aerosol source may contain a medicament. The liquid reservoir 123 stores an amount of aerosol source that can be used for a plurality of flavoring capsules 130, for example five or six.

The liquid guide section 122 guides the aerosol source, which is the liquid stored in the liquid storage section 123, from the liquid storage section 123 and holds it. The liquid guiding part 122 is a wick formed by twisting a fibrous material such as glass fiber or a porous material such as porous ceramic. In that case, the aerosol source stored in liquid reservoir 123 is guided by the capillary effect of the wick.

The heating unit 121A heats the aerosol source to atomize the aerosol source and generate an aerosol. In the example shown in FIG. 1 , the heating section 121A is configured as a coil and wound around the liquid guide section 122 . When the heating part 121A generates heat, the aerosol source held in the liquid guide part 122 is heated and atomized to generate an aerosol. The heating unit 121A generates heat when supplied with power from the power supply unit 111A. As an example, power may be supplied when the sensor unit 112A detects that the user has started sucking and/or that predetermined information has been input. Then, the power supply may be stopped when the sensor unit 112A detects that the user has finished sucking and/or that predetermined information has been input.

The flavor source 131 is a component for imparting flavor components to the aerosol. Flavor source 131 may include tobacco-derived or non-tobacco-derived flavor components.

The air flow path 180 is a flow path of air sucked by the user. The air flow path 180 has a tubular structure having an air inlet hole 181 as an air entrance into the air flow path 180 and an air outflow hole 182 as an air outlet from the air flow path 180 at both ends. In the middle of the air flow path 180, the liquid guide portion 122 is arranged on the upstream side (closer to the air inlet hole 181), and the flavor source 131 is arranged on the downstream side (closer to the air outlet hole 182). The air that flows in through the air inflow hole 181 as the user inhales is mixed with the aerosol generated by the heating unit 121A, passes through the flavor source 131, and is transported to the air outflow hole 182 as indicated by the arrow 190. When the mixed fluid of the aerosol and air passes through the flavor source 131, the flavor component contained in the flavor source 131 is imparted to the aerosol.

The mouthpiece 124 is a member held by the user when inhaling. An air outlet hole 182 is arranged in the mouthpiece 124 . The user can take the mixed fluid of aerosol and air into the oral cavity by holding the mouthpiece 124 and sucking.

The configuration example of the flavor suction device 100A has been described above. Of course, the configuration of the flavor inhaler 100A is not limited to the above, and various configurations exemplified below can be employed.

As an example, the flavor inhaler 100A may not include the flavor imparting capsule 130. In that case, the cartridge 120 is provided with a mouthpiece 124 .

As another example, the flavor inhaler 100A may include multiple types of aerosol sources. Further types of aerosols may be generated by mixing multiple types of aerosols generated from multiple types of aerosol sources and causing chemical reactions in the air flow path 180 .

Also, the means for atomizing the aerosol source is not limited to heating by the heating unit 121A. For example, the means of atomizing the aerosol source may be vibrational atomization or induction heating.

(2) Second Configuration Example FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram schematically showing a second configuration example of the flavor inhaler. As shown in FIG. 2, the flavor suction device 100B according to this configuration example includes a power supply unit 111B, a sensor unit 112B, a notification unit 113B, a storage unit 114B, a communication unit 115B, an input unit 116B, a display unit 117B, and a control unit 118B. , a heating portion 121B, a holding portion 140, and a heat insulating portion 144. FIG.

Power supply unit 111B, sensor unit 112B, notification unit 113B, storage unit 114B, communication unit 115B, input unit 116B, display unit 117B, and control unit 118B are each included in flavor inhaler 100A according to the first configuration example. substantially identical to corresponding components.

The storage unit 114B includes heating mode information 1141B, lock function information 1142B, and display data 1143B.

The heating mode information 1141B is information about the heating mode of the heating unit 121B. The information on the heating mode of the heating unit 121B is information on the set temperature of the heating unit 121B. The set temperature of heating unit 121B includes a plurality of set temperature models that change over time. The set temperature model includes a set temperature model in which the heating temperature rises, falls, and then rises again after heating is started. The set temperature model includes a plurality of set temperature models based on the rise in temperature after the start of heating or the mode of change in the set temperature after the start of heating. The set temperature model includes a plurality of heating modes such as set temperature models A, B, and C, for example. The heating unit 121B heats the aerosol source by changing the heating temperature according to the set temperature model. For example, assume that the heating mode corresponding to the set temperature model A is "maximum heating". It is assumed that the heating mode corresponding to the set temperature model B is "normal heating". It is assumed that the heating mode corresponding to the set temperature model C is "minimum heating".

The configurations of the lock function information 1142B and the display data 1143B are the same as the configurations of the lock function information 1142A and the display data 1143A.

The holding part 140 has an internal space 141 and holds the stick-shaped base material 150 while accommodating a part of the stick-shaped base material 150 in the internal space 141 . The holding part 140 has an opening 142 that communicates the internal space 141 with the outside, and holds the stick-shaped substrate 150 inserted into the internal space 141 through the opening 142 . For example, the holding portion 140 is a tubular body having an opening 142 and a bottom portion 143 as a bottom surface, and defines a columnar internal space 141 . The holding part 140 also has a function of defining a flow path for air supplied to the stick-shaped substrate 150 . An air inlet hole, which is an inlet of air to such a channel, is arranged, for example, in the bottom portion 143 . On the other hand, the air outflow hole, which is the exit of air from such a channel, is the opening 142 .

The stick-type base material 150 includes a base material portion 151 and a mouthpiece portion 152 . Substrate portion 151 includes an aerosol source. In addition, in this configuration example, the aerosol source is not limited to liquid, and may be solid. When the stick-shaped base material 150 is held by the holding part 140 , at least part of the base material part 151 is accommodated in the internal space 141 and at least part of the mouthpiece part 152 protrudes from the opening 142 . When the user sucks the mouthpiece 152 protruding from the opening 142, air flows into the internal space 141 from an air inlet hole (not shown) and reaches the user's mouth together with the aerosol generated from the base member 151.

The heating section 121B has the same configuration as the heating section 121A according to the first configuration example. However, in the example shown in FIG. 2, the heating portion 121B is formed in a film shape and arranged so as to cover the outer periphery of the holding portion 140. As shown in FIG. Then, when the heating part 121B generates heat, the base material part 151 of the stick-shaped base material 150 is heated from the outer periphery, and an aerosol is generated.

The heat insulation part 144 prevents heat transfer from the heating part 121B to other components. For example, the heat insulating part 144 is made of a vacuum heat insulating material, an airgel heat insulating material, or the like.

The configuration example of the flavor suction device 100B has been described above. Of course, the configuration of the flavor inhaler 100B is not limited to the above, and various configurations exemplified below can be employed.

As an example, the heating part 121B may be configured in a blade shape and arranged to protrude from the bottom part 143 of the holding part 140 into the internal space 141 . In this case, the blade-shaped heating part 121B is inserted into the base material part 151 of the stick-shaped base material 150 and heats the base material part 151 of the stick-shaped base material 150 from the inside. As another example, the heating part 121B may be arranged so as to cover the bottom part 143 of the holding part 140 . Further, the heating part 121B is a combination of two or more of the first heating part covering the outer periphery of the holding part 140, the blade-shaped second heating part, and the third heating part covering the bottom part 143 of the holding part 140. may be configured as

As another example, the holding part 140 may include an opening/closing mechanism such as a hinge that opens/closes a portion of the outer shell that forms the internal space 141 . The holding part 140 may hold the stick-shaped base material 150 inserted into the internal space 141 by opening and closing the outer shell. In that case, the heating part 121B may be provided at the holding part 140 at the holding part 140 and heat the stick-shaped base material 150 while pressing it.

Also, the means for atomizing the aerosol source is not limited to heating by the heating unit 121B. For example, the means of atomizing the aerosol source may be induction heating.

In addition, the flavor suction device 100B may further include a heating section 121A, a liquid guiding section 122, a liquid storage section 123, and an air channel 180 according to the first configuration example, and the air outlet hole 182 of the air channel 180 is It may also serve as an air inflow hole to the internal space 141 . In this case, the mixed fluid of the aerosol and air generated by the heating unit 121A flows into the internal space 141, is further mixed with the aerosol generated by the heating unit 121B, and reaches the oral cavity of the user.

Although the flavor suction device 100A will be described below as an example, the following description can also be applied to the flavor suction device 100B.

<<Example of Appearance of Flavor Inhaler 100A>>
FIG. 3 is an example of an external view of the flavor suction device 100A according to the embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the display section 117A side.
The flavor inhaler 100A includes an input section 116A and a display section 117A.

The input unit 116A is a single button, switch, or the like that receives an instruction based on the user's input operation. For example, the input section 116A is provided close to the display section 117A, but the position of the input section 116A in the flavor inhaler 100A is not limited.

The display unit 117A is, for example, a liquid crystal display or the like that displays various images based on the user's operation on the input unit 116A. For example, the display unit 117A is provided close to the input unit 116A, but the position of the display unit 117A in the flavor inhaler 100A is not limited.

<<Display example of the flavor suction device 100A>>
FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing a display example of the display section 117A of the flavor inhaler 100A according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 shows an image Im1 displayed on the display unit 117A.
Display unit 117A displays image Im1 based on the user's input operation on input unit 116A. The image Im1 is an image including a battery remaining amount object Ob1, a capsule remaining amount object Ob2, a cartridge remaining amount object Ob3, and a time object Ob4. Image Im1 is an example of a main image. The main image is not limited to the battery remaining amount object Ob1, the capsule remaining amount object Ob2, the cartridge remaining amount object Ob3, and the time object Ob4, and may include other objects.

The remaining battery level object Ob1 is an object that indicates the remaining battery level of the power supply unit 111A. The remaining battery level is indicated stepwise, for example, in a plurality of levels. The plurality of levels includes levels from level one to level four. The remaining battery capacity is indicated by levels from level 1 to level 4 in ascending order from lowest to highest. For example, level 1 indicates that the battery level is low. Level 4 indicates that the remaining battery level is FULL. The number of levels can be set arbitrarily. In the example of FIG. 4, the remaining battery level object Ob1 indicates that the remaining battery level of the power supply unit 111A is level 4. In the example of FIG. The remaining battery level object Ob1 displays the level in an identifiable manner based on the fact that the remaining battery level of the power supply unit 111A has decreased.

The capsule remaining amount object Ob2 is an object indicating the remaining amount of the flavor imparting capsule 130 . The remaining amount of the flavor imparting capsule 130 changes depending on, for example, the number of puffs detected by the sensor section 112A. The remaining amount of flavoring capsules 130 is indicated, for example, in multiple levels. The plurality of levels includes levels from level one to level six. The remaining amount of flavoring capsules 130 is indicated by levels from level 1 to level 6 in ascending order from lowest to highest. For example, level 1 indicates that the flavoring capsule 130 is low. Level 6 indicates that the remaining amount of the flavoring capsule 130 is FULL. The number of levels can be set arbitrarily. The remaining amount of flavoring capsule 130 is decremented by one, for example, based on the number of puffs detected. The predetermined number of puffs is, for example, 50 times. The predetermined number of puffs may be preset or updated as appropriate. In the example of FIG. 4, the capsule remaining amount object Ob2 indicates that the remaining amount of the flavor imparting capsule 130 is level 6. In the example of FIG. The capsule remaining amount object Ob2 displays the level in a identifiable manner based on the fact that the remaining amount of the flavor imparting capsule 130 has decreased. It is assumed that the flavor imparting capsule 130 is replaced when the remaining amount becomes zero.

The cartridge remaining amount object Ob3 is an object indicating the remaining amount of the cartridge 120 . In one example, the remaining amount of cartridge 120 is updated in response to detection of capsule attachment by sensor portion 112A. In another example, the remaining amount of cartridge 120 is updated based on the user's operation on input unit 116A. The remaining amount of the cartridge 120 is shown stepwise, for example, in a plurality of levels. The plurality of levels includes levels from level one to level five. The remaining amount of cartridge 120 is indicated by levels from level 1 to level 5 in ascending order from lowest to highest. For example, level 1 indicates that the remaining amount of cartridge 120 is low. The number of levels can be set arbitrarily. In the example of FIG. 4, the cartridge remaining amount object Ob3 indicates that the remaining amount of the cartridge 120 is level 5 (FULL). The cartridge remaining amount object Ob3 displays the level in an identifiable manner based on the fact that the remaining amount of the cartridge 120 has decreased. The remaining amount of the cartridge 120 decreases by one level each time one flavor imparting capsule 130 is used. It is assumed that the cartridge 120 will be replaced when the remaining amount becomes zero. The remaining amount of the cartridge 120 may be updated in response to detection by the sensor section 112A that the remaining amount of the flavor imparting capsule 130 has become zero. In the following description, "in response" may be read as "based on."

The time object Ob4 is an object that displays the current time.

It should be noted that, in the flavor inhaler 100B, the display unit 117B does not display the capsule remaining amount object Ob2 and the cartridge remaining amount object Ob3. The display unit 117B may display an object indicating the remaining amount of the stick-shaped base material 150 .

<<Operation example of the flavor suction device 100A>>
FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing an example of information processing operation by the flavor suction device 100A according to the embodiment of the present invention.
Note that the processing procedure described below is merely an example, and each processing may be changed as much as possible. In addition, with respect to the processing procedure described below, steps can be omitted, replaced, and added as appropriate according to the embodiment.

Here, the user performs input operations in a plurality of modes on the input unit 116A. The multiple aspects include a first aspect, a second aspect, a third aspect, and a fourth aspect. The first aspect, the second aspect, the third aspect, and the fourth aspect are aspects different from each other. The first mode, the second mode, the third mode, and the fourth mode are, for example, modes in which the input section 116A is pressed a predetermined number of times, or modes in which the input section 116A is pressed for a predetermined period of time. A first mode is, for example, a mode in which the input section 116A is pressed a first predetermined number of times. The first predetermined number of times is, for example, two times. A second mode is, for example, a mode in which the input unit 116A is pressed for a first predetermined time. The first predetermined time is, for example, 2 seconds. A third mode is, for example, a mode in which the input section 116A is pressed a second predetermined number of times. The second predetermined number of times is a predetermined number of times different from the first predetermined number of times. The second predetermined number of times is, for example, one time. The fourth mode is, for example, a mode in which the input section 116A is pressed for a second predetermined time, or a mode in which the input section 116A is pressed for a third predetermined number of times. The second predetermined time is a predetermined time different from the first predetermined time. The second predetermined time is, for example, 3 seconds. The third predetermined number of times is a predetermined number of times different from the first predetermined number of times and the second predetermined number of times. The third predetermined number of times is, for example, 20 times. Note that the predetermined number of times and the predetermined time may be set in advance or updated as appropriate.

Hereinafter, unless otherwise specified, the first mode is a mode in which the input unit 116A is pressed twice, the second mode is a mode in which the input unit 116A is pressed for two seconds, and the third mode is a mode in which the input unit A mode of pressing 116A once, and a fourth mode will be described as a mode of pressing input unit 116A for 3 seconds.

The control unit 118A detects an input by the user to the input unit 116A according to the third mode (step S1).

When the control unit 118A detects an input according to the third mode (step S1: YES), the process transitions from step S1 to step S2. If the control unit 118A does not detect the input according to the third mode (step S1: NO), the control unit 118A repeats the process of step S1.

The control unit 118A causes the display unit 117A to display the main image (step S2). In step S2, for example, the control unit 118A generates a main image including a battery remaining amount object, a capsule remaining amount object, a cartridge remaining amount object, and a time object based on the display data 1143A. Control unit 118A causes display unit 117A to display the generated main image.

The control unit 118A detects an input by the user to the input unit 116A in the first mode (step S3).

When the control unit 118A detects an input according to the first mode (step S3: YES), the process transitions from step S3 to step S4. In this case, control unit 118A switches the main image displayed on display unit 117A to the setting image. The setting image is an image generated by control unit 118A based on display data 1143A. The setting image includes a battery remaining amount object, a capsule remaining amount object, a cartridge remaining amount object, and a setting information object. The setting information object includes an image that displays, in an identifiable manner, setting information to be set among a plurality of pieces of setting information regarding the flavor inhaler. Control unit 118A may display only setting information to be set in the setting information object. When the setting information object includes an image displaying a plurality of pieces of setting information, control unit 118A may display the setting information to be set in the setting information object in a display mode different from other setting information. The display mode includes character color, size, font, enclosed characters, character decoration such as brightness or luminance, background color, background brightness or luminance, background pattern, frame color, blinking display, and the like.

If the control unit 118A does not detect the input according to the first mode (step S3: NO), the process returns from step S3 to step S1. In this case, control unit 118A switches the main image displayed on display unit 117A to non-display after a preset time has elapsed since the user's operation. The preset time is, for example, 10 seconds.

The control unit 118A controls the heating mode of the heating unit 121A based on the heating mode information 1141A (step S4). In step S4, for example, the control unit 118A causes the display unit 117A to display the setting information regarding the heating mode to be set in an identifiable manner in response to the input in the first mode to the input unit 116A. The setting information on the heating mode to be set is one of the information on the plurality of heating modes stored in the heating mode information 1141A. Control unit 118A controls the heating mode of heating unit 121A based on the setting information regarding the heating mode to be set in response to the second mode input to input unit 116A. The heating mode is an example of setting in the flavor suction device 100A.

The control unit 118A controls the lock function based on the lock function information 1142A (step S5). In step S5, for example, the control unit 118A causes the display unit 117A to display the setting information regarding the lock function to be set in an identifiable manner in response to the input in the first mode to the input unit 116A. The setting information related to the lock function to be set is one of the information related to multiple lock functions stored in the lock function information 1142A. Control unit 118A controls the lock function based on the setting information regarding the lock function to be set in response to the second mode of input to input unit 116A. The lock function is an example of settings in the flavor suction device 100A.

The control unit 118A controls display of the communication standard based on the display data 1143A (step S6). In one example, control unit 118A causes display unit 117A to display setting information regarding the display of the communication standard to be set in an identifiable manner in response to an input to input unit 116A according to the first mode. Control unit 118A causes display unit 117A to display the communication standard based on the setting information regarding the display of the communication standard to be set, in response to the input to input unit 116A according to the second mode. In another example, control unit 118A causes display unit 117A to display the communication standard in response to an input to input unit 116A according to the first mode. Display of the communication standard is an example of setting in the flavor inhaler 100A. Displaying is an example of controlling.

As described above, the control unit 118A causes the display unit 117A to display the setting information to be set in an identifiable manner in response to the input in the first mode to the input unit 116A. For each input according to the first mode, the control unit 118A displays the setting information on the display unit 117A while switching one of the plurality of setting information as the setting information to be set in accordance with the display order of the plurality of setting information. display. Control unit 118A controls setting based on the setting information to be set in response to the second aspect of input to input unit 116A.

The control unit 118A switches the setting image displayed on the display unit 117A to non-display (step S7).

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the heating mode setting operation by the flavor suction device 100A shown in step S4 of FIG.

It should be noted that the processing procedure described below is merely an example, and each processing may be changed as much as possible. In addition, with respect to the processing procedure described below, steps can be omitted, replaced, and added as appropriate according to the embodiment.

Here, the user performs input operations in a plurality of modes on the input unit 116A. Aspects include a first aspect, a second aspect, a third aspect, and a fourth aspect, as described above. Hereinafter, unless otherwise specified, the first mode is a mode in which the input unit 116A is pressed twice, the second mode is a mode in which the input unit 116A is pressed for two seconds, and the third mode is a mode in which the input unit A mode of pressing 116A once, and a fourth mode will be described as a mode of pressing input unit 116A for 3 seconds.

The control unit 118A causes the display unit 117A to display the setting information regarding the heating mode to be set in an identifiable manner (step S411). In step S411, for example, the control unit 118A causes the display unit 117A to display the first heating mode in an identifiable mode as the setting information regarding the heating mode to be set. In one example, control unit 118A causes display unit 117A to display only the first heating mode. In another example, control unit 118A causes display unit 117A to display the first heating mode in a display mode different from other setting information. The first heating mode is, for example, "maximum heating".

The control unit 118A detects the user's input to the input unit 116A in the second mode (step S412).

When the control unit 118A detects an input according to the second mode (step S412: YES), the process transitions from step S412 to step S420. When the input according to the second mode is not detected by control unit 118A (step S412: NO), the process transitions from step S412 to step S413.

The control unit 118A detects an input by the user to the input unit 116A in the first mode (step S413).

When the control unit 118A detects the input according to the first mode (step S413: YES), the process transitions from step S413 to step S414. When the input according to the first mode is not detected by control unit 118A (step S413: NO), the process transitions from step S413 to step S423.

The control unit 118A causes the display unit 117A to display the setting information regarding the heating mode to be set in an identifiable manner (step S414). In step S414, for example, the control unit 118A causes the display unit 117A to display the second heating mode in an identifiable mode as the setting information regarding the heating mode to be set. In one example, control unit 118A causes display unit 117A to display only the second heating mode. In another example, control unit 118A causes display unit 117A to display the second heating mode in a display mode different from other setting information. The second heating mode is, for example, "normal heating".

The control unit 118A detects the user's input to the input unit 116A in the second mode (step S415).

When the control unit 118A detects the input according to the second mode (step S415: YES), the process transitions from step S415 to step S420. When the input according to the second mode is not detected by control unit 118A (step S415: NO), the process transitions from step S415 to step S413.

The control unit 118A detects an input by the user to the input unit 116A in the first mode (step S416).

When the control unit 118A detects the input according to the first mode (step S416: YES), the process transitions from step S416 to step S417. When the input according to the first mode is not detected by control unit 118A (step S416: NO), the process transitions from step S416 to step S423.

Based on the heating mode information 1141A, the control section 118A causes the display section 117A to display the setting information regarding the heating mode to be set in an identifiable manner (step S417). In step S417, for example, the control unit 118A causes the display unit 117A to display the third heating mode as setting information related to the heating mode to be set in an identifiable mode. In one example, control unit 118A causes display unit 117A to display only the third heating mode. In another example, control unit 118A causes display unit 117A to display the third heating mode in a display mode different from other setting information. The third heating mode is, for example, "minimum heating".

The control unit 118A detects the user's input to the input unit 116A in the second mode (step S418).

When the control unit 118A detects an input according to the second mode (step S418: YES), the process transitions from step S418 to step S420. When the input according to the second mode is not detected by control unit 118A (step S418: NO), the process transitions from step S418 to step S419.

The control unit 118A detects the user's input to the input unit 116A in the first mode (step S419).

When the control unit 118A detects an input according to the first mode (step S419: YES), the process transitions from step S419 to step S511 in FIG. When the input according to the first mode is not detected by control unit 118A (step S419: NO), the process transitions from step S419 to step S423.

In step S412, step S415, or step S418, the control unit 118A sets the heating mode of the heating unit 121A based on the setting information regarding the heating mode to be set in response to detecting the input by the user according to the second mode. is controlled (step S420). In step S420, for example, based on the heating mode information 1141A, the control unit 118A controls the heating unit 121A according to the heating mode associated with the setting information regarding the heating mode to be set displayed on the display unit 117A. For example, a case where the first heating mode "maximum heating" is displayed on the display unit 117A in an identifiable mode will be described. Control unit 118A controls the heating mode of heating unit 121A based on the first heating mode in response to detection of the user's input according to the second mode. Control unit 118A sets the heating temperature of heating unit 121A according to the set temperature associated with the first heating mode based on heating mode information 1141A. For example, the control unit 118A sets the heating temperature of the heating unit 121A using 50 degrees associated with the first heating mode "maximum heating" as the set temperature.

The control unit 118A displays on the display unit 117A that the setting based on the setting information regarding the heating mode to be set has been completed (step S421). In step S421, for example, the control unit 118A displays the text "Complete" on the display unit 117A. Note that control unit 118A may display a mark or icon indicating "completed" on display unit 117A instead of displaying the text "completed".

The control unit 118A switches the setting image displayed on the display unit 117A to non-display based on the control of the heating mode (step S422). In step S421, for example, the control unit 118A switches the setting image displayed on the display unit 117A to non-display after a preset time has elapsed since the user's operation. The preset time is, for example, 10 seconds.

In step S413, step S416, or step S419, the control unit 118A switches the setting image displayed on the display unit 117A to non-display in response to not detecting the input by the user in the first mode (step S423). In step S423, for example, the control unit 118A switches the setting image displayed on the display unit 117A to non-display after a preset time has passed since the user's operation.

Note that when the setting based on the setting information regarding the heating mode to be set is completed, the control unit 118A may display an object indicating the set heating mode on the main image or the setting image displayed on the display unit 117A. good. For example, when the set heating mode is "maximum heating", the control unit 118A displays a text, mark, icon, or the like indicating "maximum heating" as an object indicating the heating mode on the main image displayed on the display unit 117A. may be displayed.

<<Display example of the flavor suction device 100A>>
FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically showing a display example of the display section 117A accompanying the setting operation of the heating mode by the flavor suction device 100A according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 shows an image Im2 displayed on the display unit 117A. Display unit 117A displays image Im2 based on the user's input operation of the first mode on input unit 116A in step S3 of FIG.

The image Im2 is an image including a battery remaining amount object Ob1, a capsule remaining amount object Ob2, a cartridge remaining amount object Ob3, and a setting information object Ob5. Image Im2 is an example of a setting image. The setting image is not limited to the battery level object Ob1, the capsule level object Ob2, the cartridge level object Ob3, and the setting information object Ob5, and may include other objects.

The battery remaining amount object Ob1, the capsule remaining amount object Ob2, and the cartridge remaining amount object Ob3 are objects similar to the objects shown in FIG.

The setting information object Ob5 displays, in an identifiable manner, the setting information to be set among the plurality of setting information regarding the flavor inhaler. In the example of FIG. 7, the setting information object Ob5 indicates the first heating mode "maximum heating" as the setting information to be set. Based on the input according to the first mode, the setting information object Ob5 selects the second heating mode "normal heating" instead of the first heating mode "maximum heating" as the setting information to be set. Normal)” is displayed. The setting information object Ob5 may indicate, as other setting information, setting information after the setting information to be set in the display order as the setting target. The setting information object Ob5 includes the first heating mode "maximum heating" as the setting information to be set, and the second heating mode "normal heating" as other setting information. can be shown.

<<Operation example of the flavor suction device 100A>>
FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing an example of the setting operation of the lock function by the flavor suction device 100A shown in step S5 of FIG.

The control unit 118A causes the display unit 117A to display the setting information regarding the lock function to be set in an identifiable manner (step S511). In step S511, for example, the control unit 118A causes the display unit 117A to display the first lock function as setting information related to the lock function to be set in an identifiable manner. In one example, control unit 118A causes display unit 117A to display only the first lock function. In another example, control unit 118A causes display unit 117A to display the first lock function in a display mode different from other setting information. The first lock function is, for example, "lock setting".

The control unit 118A detects the user's input to the input unit 116A in the second mode (step S512).

When the control unit 118A detects an input according to the second mode (step S512: YES), the process transitions from step S512 to step S517. When the input according to the second mode is not detected by control unit 118A (step S512: NO), the process transitions from step S512 to step S513.

The control unit 118A detects an input by the user to the input unit 116A in the first mode (step S513).

When the control unit 118A detects an input according to the first mode (step S513: YES), the process transitions from step S513 to step S514. When control unit 118A does not detect an input according to the first mode (step S513: NO), the process transitions from step S513 to step S520.

The control unit 118A causes the display unit 117A to display the setting information regarding the lock function to be set in an identifiable manner (step S514). In step S514, for example, the control unit 118A causes the display unit 117A to display the second lock function as setting information related to the lock function to be set in an identifiable manner. In one example, control unit 118A causes display unit 117A to display only the second lock function. In another example, control unit 118A causes display unit 117A to display the second lock function in a display mode different from other setting information. The second locking function is, for example, "unlock".

The control unit 118A detects the user's input to the input unit 116A in the second mode (step S515).

When the control unit 118A detects the input according to the second mode (step S515: YES), the process transitions from step S515 to step S517. When the input according to the second mode is not detected by control unit 118A (step S515: NO), the process transitions from step S515 to step S516.

The control unit 118A detects an input by the user to the input unit 116A in the first mode (step S516).

When the control unit 118A detects an input according to the first mode (step S516: YES), the process transitions from step S516 to step S611 in FIG. When control unit 118A does not detect an input according to the first mode (step S516: NO), the process transitions from step S516 to step S520.

The control unit 118A controls the lock function based on the setting information regarding the lock function to be set in response to detection of the user's input in the second mode in step S512 or step S515 (step S517). . In step S517, for example, based on the lock function information 1142A, the control unit 118A controls the lock function according to the lock function associated with the setting information regarding the lock function to be set displayed on the display unit 117A. For example, a case where the first lock function "lock setting" is displayed in an identifiable manner on the display unit 117A will be described. Control unit 118A controls the lock function based on the first lock function in response to detecting the input by the user according to the second mode. Control unit 118A sets the lock function according to the lock function associated with the first lock function based on lock function information 1142A. For example, the control unit 118A performs lock setting according to "lock setting" associated with the first lock function.

The control unit 118A displays on the display unit 117A that the setting based on the setting information regarding the lock function to be set is completed (step S518). In step S518, for example, the control unit 118A displays the text "Complete" on the display unit 117A. Note that control unit 118A may display a mark or icon indicating "completed" on display unit 117A instead of displaying the text "completed".

The control unit 118A switches the setting image displayed on the display unit 117A to non-display based on the control of the lock function (step S519). In step S519, for example, the control unit 118A switches the setting image displayed on the display unit 117A to non-display after a preset time has elapsed since the user's operation. The preset time is, for example, 10 seconds.

The control unit 118A switches the setting image displayed on the display unit 117A to non-display in response to detecting no input by the user according to the first mode in step S513 or step S516 (step S520). In step S520, for example, control unit 118A switches the setting image displayed on display unit 117A to non-display after a preset time has elapsed since the user's operation.

When the setting based on the setting information regarding the lock function to be set is completed, control unit 118A may display an object indicating the set lock function on the main image or the setting image displayed on display unit 117A. good. For example, when the set lock function is "lock setting", control unit 118A displays a text, mark, icon, or the like indicating "lock setting" as an object indicating the lock function on the main image displayed on display unit 117A. may be displayed.

FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing an example of the communication standard display control operation by the flavor inhaler 100A shown in step S6 of FIG.

The control unit 118A causes the display unit 117A to display the setting information regarding the display of the communication standard to be set in an identifiable manner (step S611). In step S611, for example, the control unit 118A causes the display unit 117A to display the display setting of the communication standard in an identifiable manner as setting information regarding the display of the communication standard to be set. In one example, control unit 118A causes display unit 117A to display communication standard display settings. In another example, control unit 118A causes display unit 117A to display communication standard display settings in a display mode different from other setting information. The display setting of the communication standard is, for example, "display ON".

The control unit 118A detects an input by the user to the input unit 116A in the second mode (step S612).

When the control unit 118A detects an input according to the second mode (step S612: YES), the process transitions from step S612 to step S613. When the input according to the second mode is not detected by control unit 118A (step S612: NO), the process transitions from step S612 to step S615.

The control unit 118A controls the display of the communication standard based on the setting information regarding the display of the communication standard to be set in response to detecting the user's input according to the second mode (step S613). In step S613, for example, the control unit 118A causes the display unit 117A to display the communication standard object.

The control unit 118A displays on the display unit 117A that the setting based on the setting information regarding the display of the communication standard to be set is completed (step S614). In step S614, for example, the control unit 118A displays the text "Complete" on the display unit 117A. Note that control unit 118A may display a mark or icon indicating "completed" on display unit 117A instead of displaying the text "completed".

The control unit 118A switches the setting image displayed on the display unit 117A to non-display (step S615). In step S615, for example, the control unit 118A switches the setting image displayed on the display unit 117A to non-display after a preset time has elapsed since the user's operation. The preset time is, for example, 10 seconds.

Note that steps S611 and S612 may be omitted in the display control operation of the communication standard described above. For example, the control unit 118A causes the display unit 117A to display the communication standard in response to the user's input to the input unit 116A according to the first mode (step S613). In step S613, for example, the control unit 118A causes the display unit 117A to display the communication standard object.
Similar to step S614 described above, control unit 118A displays on display unit 117A that the setting based on the setting information regarding the display of the communication standard to be set has been completed.
Control unit 118A switches the setting image displayed on display unit 117A to non-display, as in step S615 described above.

Note that the control unit 118A may display the communication standard object in the main image or the setting image displayed on the display unit 117A when the setting based on the setting information regarding the display of the communication standard is completed. For example, control unit 118A may display a communication standard object in the main image displayed on display unit 117A. In this case, in step S611, "display OFF" may be included in the setting information related to the display of the communication standard to be set to be displayed on the display unit 117A by the control unit 118A. If, in step S612, the control unit 118A detects the user's input to the input unit 116A according to the second mode, in step S613, the control unit 118A sets to hide the communication standard object displayed in the main image. may be performed.

<<Modification>>
The information processing operation by the flavor suction device 100A described above may include the following modifications.
The user's input operation of the first mode on input unit 116A may be an input operation of a different mode depending on each of the plurality of setting information. In one example, the input operation of the first mode may be an input operation of a different mode depending on each of the setting information regarding the heating mode, the setting information regarding the locking function, and the setting information regarding the display of the communication standard. For example, the first mode for controlling the heating mode of the heating section 121A may be a mode in which the input section 116A is pressed twice. A first mode for controlling the lock function may be a mode in which the input section 116A is pressed three times. A first mode of controlling the display of the communication standard may be a mode of pressing the input section 116A four times. In response to the input operation of the first mode, the control unit 118A displays the setting information associated with the input operation mode of the first mode in a mode that can be directly identified as the setting information to be set. to display. The control unit 118A omits display of setting information in the middle of the display order. For example, the control unit 118A can identify the setting information related to the lock function as the setting information to be set in response to the input operation of pressing the input unit 116A three times while the main image is displayed on the display unit 117A. is displayed on the display unit 117A. The control unit 118A omits the display of the setting information regarding the heating mode before displaying the setting information regarding the locking function on the display unit 117A.

In another example, the input operation of the first mode may be an input operation of different modes according to each of the first heating mode, the second heating mode, and the third heating mode. For example, the first mode for controlling the first heating mode may be a mode in which the input section 116A is pressed twice. A first mode for controlling the second heating mode may be a mode in which the input section 116A is pressed three times. A first mode for controlling the second heating mode may be a mode in which the input section 116A is pressed four times. Further, the input operation of the first mode may be an input operation of different modes according to each of the first lock function and the second lock function. The plurality of different first modes are not limited to the above-described mode, and may be modes in which the number of times of pressing or the pressing time differs.

Furthermore, the control unit 118A may change the display order of the multiple pieces of setting information according to the user's operation. In one example, the control unit 118A may change the display order of the setting information regarding the heating mode, the setting information regarding the lock function, and the setting information regarding the display of the communication standard according to the user's operation. In another example, the control unit 118A may change the display order of the first heating mode, the second heating mode, and the third heating mode according to the user's operation. Further, the control unit 118A may change the display order of the first lock function and the second lock function according to the user's operation. Storage unit 114A stores information about the display order of the plurality of setting information after change. Control unit 118A displays one of the plurality of pieces of setting information as the setting information to be set in the display order indicated by the information regarding the display order of the plurality of pieces of setting information.

A remaining amount display operation by the flavor suction device 100A will be described.
FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing an example of the remaining amount display operation by the flavor suction device 100A.

The control unit 118A determines whether or not the sensor unit 112A has detected that the flavor imparting capsule 130 has been attached to the flavor inhaler 100A (step S101).

When the control unit 118A determines that the attachment of the flavor imparting capsule 130 by the sensor unit 112A has been detected (step S101: YES), the process transitions from step S101 to step S102. If the control unit 118A does not determine that the attachment of the flavor imparting capsule 130 by the sensor unit 112A has been detected (step S101: NO), the control unit 118A repeats the process of step S101.

The control unit 118A updates the remaining amount of the cartridge 120 stored in the storage unit 114A in response to the sensor unit 112A detecting that the flavor imparting capsule 130 has been attached (step S102). In step S102, for example, the control unit 118A decrements by one the level of the remaining amount of the cartridge 120 stored in the storage unit 114A.

The control unit 118A detects an input by the user to the input unit 116A according to the third mode (step S103).

When the control unit 118A detects an input according to the third mode (step S103: YES), the process transitions from step S103 to step S104. When the input is not detected by the control unit 118A (step S103: NO), the process of step S103 is repeated.

The control unit 118A causes the display unit 117A to display the remaining amount display including the remaining amount of the cartridge 120 in response to the input to the input unit 116A according to the third mode (step S104). In step S104, for example, the control unit 118A generates a cartridge remaining amount object indicating the remaining amount of the cartridge 120 based on the remaining amount of the cartridge 120 stored in the storage unit 114A. Control unit 118A saves the cartridge remaining amount object in display data 1143A. Control unit 118A causes display unit 117A to display a main image including a battery level object, a capsule level object, a cartridge level object, and a time object based on display data 1143A.

The control unit 118A switches the main image displayed on the display unit 117A to non-display (step S105). In step S104, for example, the control unit 118A switches the main image displayed on the display unit 117A to non-display after a preset time has elapsed since the user's operation. The preset time is, for example, 10 seconds.

Instead of determining whether attachment of the flavor imparting capsule 130 by the sensor unit 112A has been detected, the control unit 118A determines whether the remaining amount of the flavor imparting capsule 130 is zero based on the detection of the puff by the sensor unit 112A. It may be determined whether or not the In this case, in step S102, the control unit 118A determines that the remaining amount of the flavor imparting capsule 130 has become zero based on the detection of the puff by the sensor unit 112A. Update the remaining amount of 120. 118 A of control parts perform the same process as the above-mentioned step S103 to step S105.

FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing another example of the remaining amount display operation by the flavor suction device 100A.

The control unit 118A detects an input by the user to the input unit 116A according to the fourth mode (step S111).

When the controller 118A detects an input according to the fourth mode (step S111: YES), the process transitions from step S111 to step S112. If the controller 118A does not detect the input according to the fourth mode (step S111: NO), the process of step S111 is repeated.

The control unit 118A updates the remaining amount of the cartridge 120 stored in the storage unit 114A in response to the input to the input unit 116A according to the fourth mode (step S112). In step S112, for example, the control unit 118A decrements by one the level of the remaining amount of the cartridge 120 stored in the storage unit 114A.

The control unit 118A detects an input by the user to the input unit 116A according to the third mode (step S113).

When the control unit 118A detects an input according to the third mode (step S113: YES), the process transitions from step S113 to step S114. When the input is not detected by control unit 118A (step S113: NO), control unit 118 repeats the process of step S113.

The control unit 118A causes the display unit 117A to display the remaining amount display including the remaining amount of the cartridge 120 in response to the input to the input unit 116A according to the third mode (step S114). In step S114, for example, the control unit 118A generates a cartridge remaining amount object indicating the remaining amount of the cartridge 120 based on the remaining amount of the cartridge 120 stored in the storage unit 114A. Control unit 118A saves the cartridge remaining amount object in display data 1143A. Control unit 118A causes display unit 117A to display a main image including a battery level object, a capsule level object, a cartridge level object, and a time object based on display data 1143A.

The control unit 118A switches the main image displayed on the display unit 117A to non-display (step S115). In step S115, for example, the control unit 118A switches the main image displayed on the display unit 117A to non-display after a preset time has elapsed since the user's operation. The preset time is, for example, 10 seconds.

<<Display example of the flavor suction device 100A>>
FIG. 12 is a diagram schematically showing a display example of the display section 117A accompanying the remaining amount display operation by the flavor suction device 100A according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 shows an image Im3 displayed on the display unit 117A. The display unit 117A displays the image Im3 based on the user's input operation of the third mode on the input unit 116A in step S103 of FIG. 10 or step S113 of FIG.

The image Im3 is an image including a battery remaining amount object Ob1, a capsule remaining amount object Ob2, a cartridge remaining amount object Ob3, and a time object Ob4. Image Im3 is an example of a main image. The main image is not limited to the battery remaining amount object Ob1, the capsule remaining amount object Ob2, the cartridge remaining amount object Ob3, and the time object Ob4, and may include other objects.

The battery level object Ob1, the capsule level object Ob2, and the time object Ob4 are objects similar to the objects shown in FIG.

The cartridge remaining amount object Ob3 displays the remaining amount of the cartridge 120 based on the remaining amount of the cartridge 120 updated by the control unit 118A. In the example of FIG. 12, the cartridge remaining amount object Ob3 indicates the remaining amount of the cartridge 120 when the remaining amount of the cartridge 120 is decreased by 1 by the control unit 118A.

<< effect >>
As described in detail above, control unit 118A causes display unit 117A to display the setting information to be set in an identifiable manner in response to the input in the first mode to input unit 116A, and the first mode to input unit 116A. Setting can be controlled based on the setting information to be set in response to the input according to the second mode. Thereby, the flavor suction device 100A can allow the user to make settings while displaying the setting information to be set in an identifiable manner for the user. Therefore, the user can make desired settings while viewing the setting information displayed on the flavor suction device 100A.

Control unit 118A causes display unit 117A to display setting information related to the heating mode to be set in an identifiable manner in response to an input in the first mode to input unit 116A, and causes display unit 117A to display setting information in the second mode to input unit 116A. In response to the input, the setting of the heating mode can be controlled based on the setting information regarding the heating mode to be set. As a result, the flavor suction device 100A can allow the user to set the heating mode while displaying the setting information regarding the heating mode to be set in an identifiable manner for the user. Therefore, the user can set a desired heating mode while viewing the setting information regarding the heating mode displayed on the flavor suction device 100A.

Control unit 118A causes display unit 117A to display the setting information regarding the lock function to be set in an identifiable manner in response to the input in the first mode to input unit 116A, and displays the setting information in the second mode to input unit 116A. In response to the input, setting of the locking feature can be controlled based on setting information regarding the locking feature to be set. As a result, the flavor suction device 100A can allow the user to set the lock function while displaying the setting information related to the lock function to be set in a user-identifiable manner. Therefore, the user can set a desired lock function while viewing the setting information regarding the lock function displayed on the flavor suction device 100A.

Control unit 118A causes display unit 117A to display setting information regarding the display of the communication standard to be set in an identifiable manner in response to the input in the first mode to input unit 116A, and displays the second mode to input unit 116A. In response to the input according to the mode, the display setting of the communication standard can be controlled based on the setting information regarding the display of the communication standard to be set. As a result, the flavor inhaling device 100A can allow the user to set the display of the communication standard while displaying the setting information regarding the display of the communication standard to be set in a user-identifiable manner. Therefore, the user can set the display of the desired communication standard while viewing the setting information regarding the display of the communication standard displayed on the flavor inhaler 100A. Furthermore, the flavor suction device 100A can display the communication standard in response to the user's input operation. As a result, the flavor inhaler 100A can display the mark that must be displayed on the communication device on the display unit 117A as necessary. Therefore, the flavor inhaling device 100A does not need to display or attach a mark to the housing, and the design of the flavor inhaling device 100A can be maintained.

The control unit 118A can display the display of the communication standard on the display unit 117A in response to the input in the first mode to the input unit 116A. This allows the user to display the communication standard on the display unit 117A with a simple operation. Therefore, the flavor suction device 100A can reduce the processing steps for setting the display of the communication standard.

The control unit 118A can display, on the display unit 117A, an object indicating that communication will be performed using LPWA as an indication of the communication standard. Thus, the flavor inhaling device 100A can display different LPWA marks on the display section 117A depending on the region where the flavor inhaling device 100A is used.

The flavor inhaler 100A can set different modes according to each of a plurality of setting information as the user's first mode for the input unit 116A. Accordingly, the user can display the setting information to be set on the display unit 117A in an identifiable manner with a simple operation. Therefore, the flavor suction device 100A can reduce the processing steps for displaying setting information to be set and the processing steps for setting control.

The control unit 118A can change the display order of the multiple pieces of setting information according to the user's operation. Thereby, the user can display the setting information to be set in a desired display order. Therefore, the user can easily and efficiently make settings based on the desired setting information by first displaying setting information with a high frequency of use. In addition, when the flavor suction device 100A performs setting based on setting information that is frequently used by the user and whose display order is high, display processing for setting information that is used less frequently by the user is unnecessary. Control processing steps can be reduced.

The control unit 118A can cause the display unit 117A to display the remaining amount display including the display of the remaining amount of the cartridge 120 in response to the input to the input unit 116A according to the third mode. Thereby, the user can visually recognize the remaining amount of the cartridge through the display unit 117A. Therefore, even if the user cannot directly see the cartridge installed inside the flavor inhaler 100A, the user can easily determine when to replace the cartridge.

The control section 118A can update the remaining amount of the cartridge 120 in response to the sensor section 112A detecting that the flavor imparting capsule 130 is attached to the flavor suction device 100A. Thereby, the flavor suction device 100A can update the remaining amount of the cartridge 120 without requiring an operation by the user. Therefore, the user does not need to manually update the remaining amount of the cartridge 120 when the flavor imparting capsule 130 is replaced.

The control unit 118A can update the remaining amount of the cartridge 120 in response to the input to the input unit 116A according to the fourth mode. Thereby, the flavor suction device 100A can update the remaining amount of the cartridge 120 in response to the user's operation. Therefore, the user can update the remaining amount of the cartridge 120 at desired timing. Further, when the input according to the fourth mode is a reset operation necessary for the replacement work of the flavor imparting capsule 130, the user must surely update the remaining amount of the cartridge 120 along with the replacement work of the flavor imparting capsule 130. can be done.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be variously modified in the implementation stage without departing from the gist of the present invention. Further, each embodiment may be implemented in combination as appropriate, in which case the combined effect can be obtained. Furthermore, various inventions are included in the above embodiments, and various inventions can be extracted by combinations selected from a plurality of disclosed constituent elements. For example, even if some constituent elements are deleted from all the constituent elements shown in the embodiments, if the problem can be solved and effects can be obtained, the configuration with the constituent elements deleted can be extracted as an invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100A... Flavor sucking apparatus 100B... Flavor sucking apparatus 110... Power supply unit 111A... Power supply part 111B... Power supply part 112A... Sensor part 112B... Sensor part 113A... Notification part 113B... Notification part 114A... Memory Unit

114B Storage unit

115A Communication unit

115B Communication unit

116A Input unit

116B Input unit

117A Display unit

117B Display unit

118A Control unit

118B Control unit 120 Cartridge , 121A heating unit 121B heating unit 122 liquid guide unit 123 liquid storage unit 124 mouthpiece 130 flavor imparting capsule 131 flavor source 140 holding unit 141 internal space 142 Opening 143 Bottom 144 Heat insulating part 150 Stick type base material 151 Base material part 152 Mouthpiece 180 Air flow path 181 Air inflow hole 182 Air outflow hole 190 Arrow 1141A Heating mode information 1141B Heating mode information 1142A Lock function information 1142B Lock function information 1143A Display data 1143B Display data Ob1 Remaining battery level object Ob2 Remaining capsule level object Ob3 -- cartridge remaining amount object, Ob4 -- time object, Ob5 -- setting information object.

Claims

an input unit that receives input from a user;
a display for displaying information;
a control unit;
The display unit displays at least one setting information among a plurality of setting information regarding the flavor suction device,
The control unit causes the display unit to display setting information to be set in an identifiable manner in response to an input in the first mode to the input unit,
The control unit controls the setting based on the setting information to be set in response to the input to the input unit according to the second mode.
Flavor suction device.
The plurality of setting information includes setting information regarding a plurality of different heating modes for the flavor source by the heating unit,
The control unit causes the display unit to display setting information regarding a heating mode to be set in an identifiable manner in response to an input to the input unit according to the first mode,
The control unit controls the heating mode of the heating unit based on the setting information regarding the heating mode to be set in response to the second mode input to the input unit.
The flavor suction device according to claim 1.
the plurality of setting information includes setting information related to a lock function;
The control unit causes the display unit to display setting information regarding a lock function to be set in an identifiable manner in response to an input to the input unit according to the first mode,
The control unit controls the lock function based on the setting information related to the lock function to be set in response to the input to the input unit according to the second mode.
The flavor suction device according to claim 1 or 2.
further comprising a communication unit capable of communicating according to a predetermined communication standard,
The plurality of setting information includes setting information related to communication standard display,
The control unit causes the display unit to display setting information regarding display of a communication standard to be set in an identifiable manner in response to an input to the input unit according to the first mode,
The control unit causes the display unit to display the display of the communication standard based on setting information regarding the display of the communication standard to be set in response to the input to the input unit according to the second mode.
The flavor suction device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
further comprising a communication unit capable of communicating according to a predetermined communication standard,
The plurality of setting information includes setting information related to communication standard display,
The control unit causes the display unit to display a communication standard in response to an input according to the first mode to the input unit.
The flavor suction device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
the communication standard is LPWA;
The indication of the communication standard is an object indicating communication in LPWA,
The flavor suction device according to claim 4 or 5.
The first aspect is a different aspect according to each of the plurality of setting information,
The flavor suction device according to any one of claims 1 to 6.
The control unit changes the display order of the plurality of setting information according to the user's operation.
The flavor suction device according to any one of claims 1 to 7.
The control unit causes the display unit to display a remaining amount display including a display of the remaining amount of the cartridge storing the aerosol source to be atomized by the heating unit in response to the input to the input unit according to the third mode. ,
The flavor suction device according to any one of claims 1 to 8.
further equipped with a sensor unit,
The sensor unit detects that a capsule containing a flavor source is attached to the flavor inhaler,
The control unit updates the display of the remaining amount of the cartridge in response to detection by the sensor unit that the capsule has been attached to the flavor inhaler.
The flavor suction device according to claim 9.
The control unit updates the remaining amount of the cartridge in response to the input according to the fourth aspect to the input unit.
The flavor suction device according to claim 9.
A control method for a flavor suction device comprising a display section for displaying at least one setting information out of a plurality of setting information regarding the flavor suction device,
displaying setting information to be set on the display unit in an identifiable manner in response to an input in the first mode to the input unit provided in the flavor suction device;
controlling the setting based on the setting information to be set in response to the input to the input unit according to the second mode;
A control method in a flavor suction device comprising
The plurality of setting information includes setting information regarding a plurality of different heating modes for the flavor source by the heating unit provided in the flavor inhaling device,
Displaying the setting information to be set includes displaying the setting information regarding the heating mode to be set in an identifiable manner in response to the input to the input unit according to the first mode,
Controlling the setting includes controlling the heating mode of the heating unit based on setting information regarding the heating mode to be set in response to the input of the second mode to the input unit.
A control method in the flavor suction device according to claim 12.
A computer of the flavor suction device, which includes a display section for displaying at least one setting information out of a plurality of setting information regarding the flavor suction device,
causing the display unit to display setting information to be set in an identifiable manner in response to an input in the first mode to the input unit provided in the flavor suction device;
controlling the setting based on the setting information to be set in response to the input to the input unit according to the second aspect;
program to run the
The plurality of setting information includes setting information regarding a plurality of different heating modes for the flavor source by the heating unit provided in the flavor inhaling device,
Displaying the setting information to be set includes displaying the setting information related to the heating mode to be set in an identifiable manner in response to the input to the input unit according to the first mode,
Controlling the setting includes controlling the heating mode of the heating unit based on setting information regarding the heating mode to be set in response to the input of the second mode to the input unit.
15. A program according to claim 14.