RU2819183C1 - System for adjustment of the parameters of the aerosol supply system, method of supplying aerosol and non-volatile machine readable carrier - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: aerosol supply systems.

SUBSTANCE: group of inventions relates to a system for correcting the operation of an aerosol supply system, an aerosol supply method, and a non-volatile computer-readable medium. The system for correcting the operation of an aerosol delivery system configured to generate an aerosol from an aerosol generating substance for inhalation by a user comprises: a computer configured to: obtain user behaviour data related to user interaction with the aerosol delivery system; determining a default user behaviour with respect to the interaction based on the received user behaviour data; tracking the user's current interaction with the aerosol delivery system; and adjusting the operating parameters of the aerosol delivery system based on the current user interaction, if the current user interaction deviates from the default user behaviour by a predetermined value.

EFFECT: possibility of adjusting the operating parameters of the electronic cigarette in response to detection of current changes in the usage behaviour of the aerosol delivery system is provided.

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Description

Field of technology to which the invention relates

The present invention relates to an aerosol delivery system and method.

State of the art

The description of the “prior art” given in this document is intended to generally provide the context of the invention. The work of the authors of this invention, to the extent that it is described in this section "Background Art", as well as aspects of the description that at the time of filing of the application cannot qualify as prior art, are not recognized as prior art, expressly or impliedly. regarding the present invention.

Electronic aerosol systems, such as electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), generally contain a source liquid reservoir containing a composition, typically including nicotine, from which an aerosol is produced, for example, by thermal evaporation. Thus, the aerosol source for the aerosol generation system may comprise a heater having a heating element configured to receive a source liquid from a reservoir, for example, through a wick/capillary effect. Other starting materials may also be heated to form an aerosol, such as plant materials or a gel containing the active ingredient and/or flavor. Therefore, more generally, an e-cigarette can be considered to contain or receive a payload for vaporization when heated.

When a user inhales through the device, electrical energy is applied to the heating element to vaporize an aerosol source (part of the payload) in the vicinity of the heating element to produce an aerosol to be inhaled by the user. Such devices are typically equipped with one or more air inlets located at a distance from the system mouthpiece. As the user sucks through the mouthpiece connected to the end of the system, air is drawn through the inlet ports and passed through the aerosol source. There is a path connecting the aerosol source to the opening in the mouthpiece, such that air drawn through the aerosol source follows a flow path to the mouthpiece opening, carrying with it some of the aerosol from the aerosol source. The air carrying the aerosol exits the aerosol production system through the mouthpiece opening for inhalation by the user.

Typically, electrical current is applied to the heater when the user draws/pulls through the device. Typically, electrical current is applied to a heater, such as a resistive heating element, in response to either activation of an air flow sensor located along the flow path when the user inhales/sucks/puffs, or in response to activation of a button by the user. The heat generated by the heating element is used to evaporate the composition. The released vapor mixes with the air drawn through the device when the user puffs to form an aerosol. Alternatively or in addition, a heating element is used to heat, but typically not burn, plant material such as tobacco to release the active ingredients therein as a vapor/aerosol.

The amount of vapour/aerosol payload inhaled by the user will depend at least in part on how long and how deeply the user inhales, as well as how often over a period of time the user inhales. In turn, this behavior of users can be influenced by their mood.

Therefore, it would be beneficial to develop an aerosol delivery mechanism that better responds to the mood or behavior of the user.

Disclosure of the invention

In the first aspect, a system is provided comprising an aerosol supply system in accordance with claim 1 of the claims.

In another aspect, a method for supplying an aerosol is provided in accordance with claim 11 of the claims.

Additional aspects of the invention are given in the form of claims.

It should be understood that the above summary of the invention and the following detailed description are given by way of example and not limitation of the invention.

Brief description of drawings

A more complete understanding of the invention and most of the attendant advantages thereof will be readily obtained and better understood by reference to the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

in fig. 1 shows an electronic vapor/aerosol production system (EVPS);

in fig. Figure 2 shows additional details of the EVPS;

in fig. Figure 3 shows additional details of the EVPS;

in fig. Figure 4 shows additional details of the EVPS;

in fig. 5 shows a system containing an EVPS and a remote device;

in fig. Figure 6 shows a block diagram of the aerosol supply method.

Carrying out the invention

An electronic system and a method for supplying an aerosol are disclosed. In the following description, a number of specific details are presented in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that these specific details are not necessary to practice embodiments of the present invention. Rather, specific details known to one skilled in the art have been omitted where appropriate for clarity.

As described above, the present invention relates to an aerosol supply system (eg, a non-combustion aerosol supply system) or an electronic vapor supply system (EVPS), such as an electronic cigarette. In the following description, the expression “electronic cigarette” is sometimes used, but this expression can be used interchangeably with an (electronic) aerosol/vapor delivery system. Likewise, the terms “vapour” and “aerosol” are used interchangeably in this document.

In general, the electronic aerosol/vapor delivery system may be an electronic cigarette, also known as a vaping device or an electronic nicotine delivery (END) system, although it should be noted that the presence of nicotine in the aerosolized material is not required. In some embodiments, the non-combustion aerosol delivery system is a tobacco heating system, also known as a non-combustion heating system. In some embodiments, the non-flammable aerosol delivery system is a hybrid aerosol generation system using a combination of aerosolizable materials, one or more of which can heat. Each of the aerosolizable materials may be in the form of a solid, liquid or gel, for example, and may or may not contain nicotine. In some embodiments, the hybrid system comprises a liquid or gel aerosolizable material and a solid aerosolizable material. The solid aerosolizable material may contain, for example, tobacco or a non-tobacco product. At the same time, in some embodiments, the non-combustion aerosol delivery system generates vapor/aerosol from one or more such aerosolizable materials.

Typically, a non-combustion aerosol delivery system may comprise a non-combustion aerosol delivery device and an article for use with the non-combustion aerosol delivery system. However, it is contemplated that articles which themselves contain a means of feeding an aerosol generating component may themselves form an aerosol supply system without combustion. In one embodiment, the non-combustion aerosol delivery device may include a power source and a controller. The power source may be an electrical power source or an exothermic energy source. In one embodiment, the exothermic energy source includes a carbon substrate to which energy can be applied to distribute energy in the form of heat to an aerosolized material or heat transfer material in close proximity to the exothermic energy source. In one embodiment, an energy source, such as an exothermic energy source, is provided in the article to generate an aerosol without combustion. In one embodiment, an article for use with a non-combustion aerosol delivery device may comprise an aerosolizable material.

In some embodiments, the aerosol generating component is a heater capable of interacting with the aerosolized material to release one or more volatiles from the aerosolized material to form an aerosol. In one embodiment, the aerosol generating component is capable of generating an aerosol from the aerosolized material without heating. For example, the aerosol generating component may be capable of generating an aerosol from the material to be aerosolized without applying heat to it, such as through one or more of vibration, mechanical, pressure, or electrostatic means.

In some embodiments, the aerosolizable material may comprise an active material, an aerosol-forming material, and, optionally, one or more functional materials. The active material may contain nicotine (optionally contained in tobacco or a tobacco derivative) or one or more other physiologically active substances that are odorless. An odorless physiologically active material is a material that is included in an aerosolized material to achieve a physiological response other than olfactory perception. The aerosol generating material may contain one or more of the following: glycerin, glycerin, propylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, erythritol, mesoerythritol, ethyl vanillate, ethyl laurate, diethyl suberate, triethyl citrate, triacetin, diacetin mixture, benzyl benzoate , benzylphenylacetate, tributyrin, lauryl acetate, lauric acid, myristic acid and propylene carbonate. The one or more functional materials may contain one or more of the following: flavors, carriers, pH adjusters, stabilizers and/or antioxidants.

In some embodiments, an article for use with a non-combustion aerosol delivery device may include aerosolizable material or an area for receiving aerosolizable material. In one embodiment, an article for use with a non-combustion aerosol delivery device may include a mouthpiece. The aerosol material receiving area may be an aerosol material storage area. For example, the storage area may be a reservoir. In one embodiment, the area for inserting the aerosolizable material may be separate from or integrated with the aerosol generating area.

Turning now to the drawings, in which like reference numerals designate identical or corresponding parts in several views.

In fig. 1 is a schematic (not to scale) representation of an electronic aerosol/vapor delivery system, such as an electronic cigarette 10, in accordance with some embodiments of the invention. The electronic cigarette has a generally cylindrical shape extending along a longitudinal axis indicated by the dotted line LA, and contains two main components, namely, a body 20 and a cartomizer 30. The cartomizer includes an inner chamber containing a reservoir of a substance, such as, for example, with a liquid containing nicotine, a vaporizer (eg, a heater) and a mouthpiece 35. References to nicotine in the following are to be understood as merely exemplary and may be replaced by any other suitable payload. In the following, reference to "liquid" as a payload should be understood as an example only, and can be replaced by any other payload such as plant material (such as tobacco, which should be heated rather than burned) or a gel containing the active ingredient and /or flavoring. The reservoir may be a foam base or any other structure to hold the liquid until it needs to be delivered to the evaporator. In the case of a liquid/fluid payload, the evaporator is designed to vaporize liquid, and the cartomizer 30 also includes a wick or similar device for transporting a small amount of liquid from a reservoir to an evaporation point on or adjacent to the evaporator. In the following, the heater is used as a specific example of an evaporator. However, it is understood that other forms of vaporizer (eg, using ultrasonic waves) can also be used, and it is also understood that the type of vaporizer used may also depend on the type of payload that needs to be vaporized.

The housing 20 includes a battery or battery for supplying power to the electronic cigarette 10 and a circuit board for performing general control of the electronic cigarette. When the heater receives power from the battery under the control of the circuit board, the heater vaporizes the liquid, and this vapor is then inhaled through the mouthpiece 35 by the user. In some specific embodiments, the housing also includes a manual activation device 265, such as a button, switch, or touch button located on the outside of the housing.

The housing 20 and the cartomizer 30 can be detached from each other in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis LA, as shown in FIG. 1, but when the device 10 is in use they are connected to each other by means of a connection schematically indicated in FIG. 1 through 25A and 25B to provide mechanical and electrical connectivity between the housing 20 and the cartomizer 30. The electrical connector 25B on the housing 20, which is used for connection to the cartomizer 30, also serves as a jack for connecting a charger (not shown) when the housing 20 is disconnected from the cartomizer 30. The other end of the charger may be inserted into a USB connector for charging a battery in the housing 20 of the electronic cigarette 10. In other implementations, a cable may be provided for direct connection between the electrical connector 25B on the housing 20 and the USB connector.

The electronic cigarette 10 includes one or more holes (not shown in FIG. 1) for air intake. These holes are connected to an air passage passing through the electronic cigarette 10 to the mouthpiece 35. When the user inhales through the mouthpiece 35, air is drawn into this air passage through one or more air intake holes that are suitably located on the outside of the electronic cigarette. When the heater is activated to vaporize nicotine from the cartridge, an air stream passes through and mixes with the resulting vapor, and this mixture of the air stream and the resulting vapor then exits through the mouthpiece 35 and is inhaled by the user. With the exception of disposable devices, the cartomizer 30 can be detached from the body 20 and disposed of when the liquid supply is used up (and replaced with another cartomizer if necessary).

It will be understood that the electronic cigarette 10 shown in FIG. 1 is provided by way of example, and various other implementations can be adapted. For example, in some embodiments, the cartomizer 30 is configured as two separate components, namely, a cartridge containing a reservoir of liquid with a mouthpiece (which can be replaced when the liquid in the reservoir is used up), and a vaporizer containing a heater (which is typically retained) . As another example, the charger may be connected to a supplementary or alternative power source, such as a vehicle's cigarette lighter.

In fig. 2 is a schematic (simplified) representation of the housing 20 of the electronic cigarette 10 shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with some embodiments of the invention. Fig. 2 can generally be considered a cross-section on a plane through the longitudinal axis LA of the electronic cigarette 10. Note that various components and housing parts, such as wires and more complex shapes, have been omitted in FIG. 2 for clarity.

Housing 20 includes a battery or accumulator 210 for powering the electronic cigarette 10 in response to activation of the device by a user. In addition, housing 20 includes a control unit (not shown in FIG. 2), such as a chip such as an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or microcontroller, for controlling the electronic cigarette 10. The microcontroller or ASIC includes a CPU or microprocessor. The actions of the CPU and other electronic components are generally at least partially controlled by programs running on the CPU (or other component). Such programs may be stored in nonvolatile memory, such as ROM, which may be integrated into the microcontroller itself or implemented as a separate component. If necessary, the CPU can access ROM to load individual programs. The microcontroller also contains a corresponding communication interface (and control software) for appropriate communication with other devices in the housing 10.

The housing 20 also includes a cap 225 for enclosing and protecting the distal end of the electronic cigarette 10. Typically, an air intake hole is provided in or near the cap 225 to allow air to enter the housing 20 when a user inhales through the mouthpiece 35. The control unit or The ASIC may be located along the battery 210 or at one end thereof. In some embodiments, the ASIC is coupled to sensor 215 to detect an inhalation through mouthpiece 35 (or, alternatively, sensor 215 may be implemented on the ASIC itself). An airflow path is formed from the air inlet through the e-cigarette through the airflow sensor 215 and the heater (in the vaporizer or cartomizer 30) to the mouthpiece 35. Thus, when the user inhales through the mouthpiece of the e-cigarette, the CPU detects such inhalation based on information from the sensor 215 air flow.

At the opposite end of the housing 20 from the cap 225, there is a connector 25B for connecting the housing 20 to the cartomizer 30. The 25B connector provides mechanical and electrical connectivity between the housing 20 and the cartomizer 30. The connector 25B includes a housing connector 240, which is metallic (in some embodiments silver plated) to act as a single contact for an electrical connection (positive or negative) to the cartomizer 30. The 25V connector also includes an electrical contact 250 providing a second contact for an electrical connection to the cartomizer 30 having the opposite direction of the first contact, that is, connector 240 housings, polarity. The electrical contact 250 is mounted on the coil spring 255. When the housing 20 is attached to the cartomizer 30, the connector 25A on the cartomizer 30 presses on the electrical contact 250 so as to compress the coil spring in the axial direction, i.e. in a direction parallel (codirectional) to the longitudinal axis LA. Due to the elasticity of the spring 255, this compression displaces the spring 255, causing it to expand, which presses the electrical contact 250 tightly against the connector 25A of the cartomizer 30, thereby helping to ensure good electrical connectivity between the housing 20 and the cartomizer 30. The housing connector 240 and the electrical contact 250 are separated by support 260 made of a non-conductive material (eg plastic) to provide good insulation between the two electrical contacts. The support 260 is shaped to promote mutual mechanical engagement of the connectors 25A and 25B.

As noted above, a button 265, which is a type of manual activation device 265, may be located on the outside of the housing 20. The button 265 may be implemented using any suitable mechanism that can be manually activated by a user, such as a mechanical button or switch. , capacitive or resistive touch sensor, etc. It is also understood that the manual activation device 265 may be located outside the cartomizer housing 30 rather than outside the housing 20, in which case the manual activation device 265 may be coupled to the ASIC via connectors 25A, 25B. A button 265 may also be located at the end of the housing 20, in place of (or in addition to) the cap 225.

In fig. 3 is a schematic representation of the cartomizer 30 of the electronic cigarette 10 shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with some embodiments of the invention. Fig. 3 can generally be considered a cross-section on a plane through the longitudinal axis LA of the electronic cigarette 10. Note that various components and parts of the cartomizer 30, such as wires and more complex shapes, have been omitted in FIG. 3 for clarity.

The cartomizer 30 includes an air passage 355 extending along the central (longitudinal) axis of the cartomizer 30 from the mouthpiece 35 to a connector 25A connecting the cartomizer 30 to the housing 20. A liquid reservoir 360 is located around the air passage 335. This reservoir 360 may be implemented, for example , in the form of cotton wool or foam soaked in liquid. The cartomizer 30 also includes a heater 365 for heating liquid from the reservoir 360 to produce vapor passing through the air passage 355 and from the mouthpiece 35 in response to the user's inhalation through the electronic cigarette 10. The heater is powered through lines 366 and 367, which, in turn, turn connected to opposite poles (positive and negative or vice versa) of the battery 210 in the main body 20 through connector 25A (details of the wiring between power lines 366 and 367 and connector 25A in FIG. 3 are omitted).

Connector 25A includes an internal electrode 375, which may be silver plated or another suitable metal or conductive material. When cartomizer 30 is coupled to housing 20, internal electrode 375 contacts electrical contact 250 of housing 20 to provide a first electrical path between cartomizer 30 and housing 20. Specifically, when connectors 25A and 25B are engaged, internal electrode 375 presses against electrical contact 250. compressing the coil spring 255, thereby helping to ensure good electrical contact between the inner electrode 375 and the electrical contact 250.

The inner electrode 375 is surrounded by an insulating ring 372, which may be made of plastic, rubber, silicone, or any other suitable material. The insulating ring is surrounded by a cartomizer connector 370, which may be silver plated or another suitable metal or conductive material. When cartomizer 30 is coupled to housing 20, cartomizer connector 370 contacts connector 240 of housing 20 to provide a second electrical path between cartomizer 30 and housing 20. In other words, internal electrode 375 and cartomizer 370 act as positive and negative contacts (or vice versa) to appropriately supply power from battery 210 in housing 20 to heater 365 in cartomizer 30 via power lines 366 and 367.

The cartomizer connector 370 includes two projections or tabs 380A, 380B that project in opposite directions from the longitudinal axis of the electronic cigarette 10. These tabs are used to provide a bayonet connection in combination with the housing connector 240 for connecting the cartomizer 30 to the housing 20. This bayonet connection provides a secure connection. and a secure connection between the cartomizer 30 and the housing 20 such that the cartomizer and housing are held in a fixed position relative to each other with a minimum of oscillation or bending, and the likelihood of any accidental disconnection is very small. At the same time, the bayonet connection allows for simple and quick connection and disconnection by inserting and turning to connect and turning (in the opposite direction) and then removing to disconnect. It will be appreciated that other embodiments may employ another form of connection between housing 20 and cartomizer 30, such as a snap or screw connection.

In fig. 4 is a schematic representation of some of the components of the connector 25B at the end of the housing 20 in accordance with some embodiments of the invention (but for the sake of clarity, much of the internal structure of the connector shown in FIG. 2, such as support 260, is omitted). In particular, in FIG. 4 shows the outer casing 201 of the housing 20, which is generally in the shape of a cylindrical pipe. This outer casing 201 may, for example, comprise an inner tube of metal with an outer covering of paper or the like. The outer housing 201 may also include a manual activation device 265 (not shown in FIG. 4), such that the manual activation device 265 is easily accessible to the user.

A housing connector 240 projects from this outer casing 201 of the housing 20. The housing connector 240, as shown in FIG. 4 includes two main portions, a barrel portion 241 in the form of a hollow cylindrical tube, the size of which corresponds to the internal dimension of the outer casing 201 of the body 20, and a protruding portion 242, which is directed in a direction radially outward from the main longitudinal axis (LA) of the electronic cigarette. The shaft portion 241 of the housing connector 240, where the shaft portion does not overlap with the outer casing 201, is surrounded by a sleeve or sleeve 290, which is also in the shape of a cylindrical tube. The clutch 290 is held between the protruding portion 242 of the housing connector 240 and the outer housing casing 201, which prevent the clutch 290 from moving in the axial direction (ie, parallel to the axis LA). However, the clutch 290 is free to rotate about the barrel portion 241 (and therefore also the axis LA).

As mentioned above, the cap 225 has an air intake opening to allow air to pass when the user inhales through the mouthpiece 35. However, in some embodiments, the majority of the air entering the device when the user inhales passes through the sleeve 290 and the housing connector 240. as shown by two arrows in Fig. 4.

Referring again to FIG. 1 and also to FIG. 5, in an embodiment of the present invention, the aerosol supply system 10 is configured to generate an aerosol from an aerosol generating substance for inhalation by a user, the system including a computer (not shown). As will be described later in this document, the computer may be located in the electronic steam delivery system (EVPS) 10 or in a mobile device 100, such as a telephone, capable of communicating with the EVPS, or the functions of the computer may be divided between processors on each of these devices. and/or remote server not shown).

This computer is then configured (for example, by means of a suitable software instruction) to perform the following functions:

- firstly, it receives user behavior data related to the user's interaction with the aerosol delivery system;

- secondly, it determines the user's default interaction behavior based on the received user behavior data;

- thirdly, it monitors the user’s current interaction with the aerosol supply system; And

- then, if the current user interaction deviates from the default user behavior by a predetermined amount, then fourth, it adjusts the operating parameters of the aerosol delivery system based on the current user interaction.

With respect to this first function, the user behavior data may comprise any sensor data or user interface interaction data related to the user's use of the aerosol delivery system.

Examples specifically related to inhalation-based interactions include one or more of the following: inspiratory frequency, inspiratory regularity/irregularity/distribution, inspiratory shallowness/depth/volume, and inspiratory duration. Typically this data is detected using an air pressure sensor (typically used to detect an inhalation to trigger the aerosol delivery) and a timing device such as a clock linked to a computer.

Examples related to handling/manual interaction include one or more of movement-based actions, such as leaving the aerosol delivery system (stationary), in a pocket or bag (usually a mixture of low-frequency movements), passively holding a device (usually a mixture of low-frequency movements combined with touch detection), fidgeting or playing with the device (usually a mixture of high-frequency movements, optionally combined with touch detection, and/or repeated interaction with system-related user interface components aerosol deliveries that do not themselves trigger the aerosol delivery) and placing the device in the user's mouth either as a preamble to inhalation or as a separate action. Typically, these actions are detected by a combination of accelerometer/gyro sensor, touch sensors, pressure sensors, voltage sensors, user interface inputs, and the like. Like inhalation-based interactions, handling/manual interactions can also be characterized by one or more of the following: frequency of interaction, regularity/irregularity/distribution of interaction, intensity of interaction (e.g. in terms of continuous variables such as degree of motion or magnitude of pressure) and duration of interaction.

It will be understood that the computer may obtain user behavior data related to a type of interaction, or two or more types of interaction, such as in the above examples, or any other suitable type or types.

Likewise, it is understood that a computer may be able to obtain user behavior data for multiple sample points over a given period of time. Therefore, user data can be collected for each hour of the day so that behavior can be determined hourly throughout the day. Alternatively or in addition, user data may be collected for different locations, possibly with filters limiting locations to those locations that have been visited multiple times and/or where the user remains for a period of time greater than a threshold. Therefore, it should be understood that this may also amount to obtaining user behavior data for a plurality of sample points over a predetermined period of time, where this period corresponds to the measured, typical or average length of stay of the user in a certain location (e.g. home, work, city etc.). Alternatively, a virtual location can also be considered transit (in this case, locations of movement, for example, when the user is in a car or on a train). Alternatively, the user can blacklist the current location through the user interface so that it is not included in such data.

As for the second function, the computer can determine the user's default interaction behavior based on the acquired user behavior data. As noted above with respect to the first function, it may be defined in relation to two or more types of interaction based on the acquired user behavior data, and/or, alternatively, may be defined for a corresponding set of points over a predetermined period of time (for example, for hourly intervals during the day or periods/locations corresponding to work and/or leisure and/or travel, etc.).

In any of these cases, the user's default behavior can be determined by any suitable statistical analysis.

In the first case, for example, if the user data relates to a continuous variable such as inhalation rate, inspiratory volume, or inspiratory duration, then the average value of that property may be defined as the default value. Alternatively, the variance or standard deviation of the mean can also be defined as an indicator of how accurate or reliable that particular default user behavior is (so, for example, a small variance suggests an accurate estimate, while a large variance suggests that although the estimate is representative, it is unlikely to be accurate for any individual case).

Other data may be expressed using several continuous variables, such as values characterizing the regularity of inhalation or the pattern of inhalation distribution; for example, the user may habitually inhale in a so-called "burst" pattern, where the user frequently inhales through the aerosol delivery system for a limited period of time before pausing for an extended period of time, and then repeating the pattern. Alternatively, the user may habitually inhale in a so-called "smooth" pattern, where the user inhales through the aerosol delivery system less frequently than a "burst" pattern, but without long pauses.

Such patterns can be expressed using average puff frequency data, but can be more accurately expressed with the addition of low frequency or aggregated puff frequency data showing the patterns or lack thereof over a longer period of time consistent with the bursting pattern. Alternatively, the pattern can be expressed using mean puff frequency data collected for puffs separated by less than a time threshold, together with the mean pause time for breath breaks exceeding that time threshold. Alternatively or in addition, such plans may be expressed using other types of analysis, such as k-means clustering of puff records and/or any of the above to classify user behavior as explosive, smooth, or any other characteristic pattern identified in the data .

Other examples of "explosive" patterns may include fiddling or playing with an aerosol delivery system, which may contain meanings describing the fiddling or playing itself, as well as the frequency and/or regularity with which it occurs. Again, alternatively or in addition, classification of such behavior may be accomplished using any suitable classification means.

In any case, for one or more types of data and/or one or more time periods or equally locations, a statistical representation of the user's typical or default behavior for a particular aspect of his interaction with the aerosol delivery system can thus be determined.

It should be understood that such a definition refers to behavior that is predictable over a long period of time, such as on the order of weeks or months; therefore, even if a statistical model relates to a single hour of the day, it is based on data for that hour of the day collected over several days and perhaps several weeks or even months.

Alternatively, given that a user may gradually change their behavior (e.g. due to a change in personal circumstances, a change of job, or as part of a behavior cessation plan), such statistical representations of the user's typical/default behavior could be rolling representations (e.g. based on data from the last N days, M weeks or O months), or multiple views of the same data can be supported; for example, a statistical representation of typical/default user behavior for a particular interaction may be based on a month's worth of data, but the behavior of a particular measure may be based on data from the last week; Accordingly, if the variance in an individual metric exceeds a threshold indicating a change in user behavior, and/or if the average diverges from the longer-term average, then this may indicate the need to build or begin to build a new statistical view based on more recent data.

As for the third function, the computer monitors the user's current interaction with the aerosol delivery system using any suitable means, typically at least a subset of the same means used to collect user behavior data underlying the computer's previously determined default user behavior.

Therefore, for example, data related to inhalation rate, inhalation volume and/or duration can again be detected using the air pressure sensor and timing means as discussed above.

As part of the monitoring process, the computer may perform statistical analysis as previously described herein to determine typical/default user behavior to enable or facilitate comparison.

However, in this case, statistical analysis is performed on relatively short-term data about user behavior. Therefore, for example, while an aspect of typical user behavior for a given location or a given time of day can be determined using data over several days or weeks, a current interaction can be tracked based on behavior over the last 5, 15, 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes or, as appropriate, based on data from the moment the user arrives at a given location, enters a given state, or starts detectable activity. Alternatively, some long-term user behavior (eg seasonal trends) can be tracked as ongoing behavior on a daily or weekly basis.

The short-term user behavior data, processed accordingly if necessary, can then be compared with certain typical/default/long-term user behavior data for one or more aspects/types of user behavior.

Accordingly, another function of the computer is to compare current interactions with the user's default behavior. This can be considered as part of the control function, or as part of a subsequent conditional adjustment function, or as a separate function in its own right.

The comparison is intended to check when a current user interaction deviates from the default user behavior by a predetermined amount or, similarly, when two or more current user interactions deviate from the default user behavior by corresponding predetermined amounts if the two are tracked and compared or more interactions.

If the behavior depends on either time, location, or the state of the user, then similarly the current interaction can be compared with the user's default behavior for the corresponding current point during a predefined period of time (for example, the corresponding time block or period in which the user is in the appropriate place or condition).

As noted above regarding the definition of default user behavior, the nature of the deviation can take any suitable form; therefore, for example, in the case of a continuous variable, it may be the absolute value of the deviation from the mean, or it may be the relative value of the deviation (for example, a percentage difference). At the same time, for multivariate descriptions, such as high-pass filtered and low-pass filtered breath values characterizing explosive or smooth behavior, the deviation from the individual variables can be obtained either individually or relative to a generalized estimate based on how option, based on a weighted combination of degrees of deviation. Finally, again regarding the classification of behavior, deviation can be represented by a switch in classification or, where appropriate, a change in the measure of confidence in the presented classification. Other measures of variance consistent with appropriate statistical representations of user behavior will be apparent to those skilled in the art.

Likewise, the prespecified value (corresponding to the threshold value) may be an absolute or relative threshold value, or may account for the inherent variability of the underlying behavior being measured, representing an integer or fractional standard deviation from the mean in the data. Again, for multivariate descriptions, such thresholds may be combined using any suitable weighting and/or any suitable logical relationship, as described below herein.

Similarly, when two separate behaviors are monitored, the corresponding thresholds for deviation from typical/default behavior can be assessed separately or optionally as a weighted combination and/or using any suitable logical relationship, as described later herein.

For classifications, however, the threshold may be built into the classification selection mechanism and/or may refer to the confidence level threshold for the current classification.

Once estimates of values and/or behavior are obtained, as noted above, they can be combined using any logical relationship. For example, using an OR relationship, a subsequent adjustment response can be triggered if any of the individual behaviors deviate from the expected value by a threshold amount. At the same time, the AND ratio requires that the behavior of each type deviate from the expected by its threshold value. At the same time, functions such as XOR can ensure that a subsequent adjustment response is triggered if only one of several types of behavior deviates from what is expected.

By combining values and/or behaviors in this way, the number of false positives can be reduced. For example, if a user normally uses their aerosol delivery system in a smooth mode, but for some reason uses it more frequently over a short period of time, then the high frequency values will deviate from expected norms, while the lower frequencies will deviate much less , because there is no corresponding cessation of inhalation between explosive inhalations. Therefore, if it is necessary for the deviation to reach a threshold for high and low frequency values, then false positives of the transition from smooth to explosive behavior can be prevented.

Likewise, the user may commonly play with their aerosol delivery system when transitioning from smooth to explosive behavior, which, for example, indicates increased stress.

Alternatively, the user can logically associate these behaviors using the user interface, or alternatively, the computer can also analyze various specific behaviors for correlations at that time (e.g., during a suitable period such as a typical 5, 15, 30 , 60, 90 or 120 minute duration). If the correlation is above a predefined threshold, then, as an option, the computer can automatically add an AND condition between behaviors to limit false positives.

In either case, if each type of user interaction being compared deviates from the default user behavior by its predetermined value/threshold value, optionally after additional pooling, weighting, or applying the logical operations described above, and the computer performs its fourth function.

The computer's fourth function is to adjust the operating parameters of the aerosol delivery system based on current user interactions.

It will be understood that if the computer is located in a device other than the aerosol delivery system itself, or if it is functionally distributed across multiple devices, this function may alternatively take the form of transmitting instructions to the controller of the aerosol delivery system to adjust the operating parameters of that aerosol delivery system.

In the first case, this adjustment may involve the computer determining default operating parameters that correspond to a certain default user behavior, and then adjusting these determined default operating parameters of the aerosol delivery system depending on the degree of deviation between the current user interaction and the user behavior default.

Therefore, a small deviation beyond the threshold will result in a small adjustment to the corresponding operating parameters, while a larger deviation beyond the threshold will result in a correspondingly larger adjustment to the corresponding operating parameters.

In other words, the degree of change in the performance of the aerosol delivery system may be linearly or non-linearly proportional to the degree to which user behavior deviates from typical/default behavior once the deviation exceeds a predetermined threshold.

Any suitable operating parameters related to user behavior can be adjusted.

First, they may relate to the rate at which the active ingredient is delivered as aerosol/vapor by the aerosol delivery system. Therefore, for example, the operating parameters may relate to the operating temperature of the heater used to vaporize the payload containing the active ingredient, or, equivalently, to the power output of any other means used for this purpose, such as a piezoelectric vibrator. This in turn may relate to the level of power supplied to the heater, or the duty cycle of the heater, or the number of heating elements activated, or the like. Other examples include changing the speed of air flow through the aerosol delivery system; decreasing the flow rate can increase vapor density and increase the amount of active ingredient delivered for a given volume of inspired air. Other examples include changing the heating profile so that more aerosol is generated at the start of inhalation, so that during a given inhalation period, more active ingredient is delivered in the first part, as it is more likely to be drawn deep into the lungs and therefore have the desired effect. pharmacological effect on the user. Thus, additional examples include changing the flow rate of the payload to the heater (if it is a liquid) or otherwise increasing the effect of the payload on the heater, such as by positioning part or all of the payload relative to the heater.

Alternatively or in addition, the flavor component of the payload may be modified; for example, by increasing the amount/density of the active ingredient even further, the amount of flavor can be increased, creating the subjective impression that more aerosol and therefore indirectly more active ingredient is being delivered. This may have a positive placebo effect without enhancing the pharmacological action of the active ingredient.

Adjustments to the operating parameters of the aerosol delivery system may not be limited to or specifically relate to the delivery of the aerosol itself. For example, the user interface of the aerosol delivery system (or, equally, the mobile device associated therewith) may include one or more means of displaying a predetermined message (eg, informing the user that he is deviating from normal behavior). For example, if a user is playing with an aerosol dispenser at an unusual time, this may be a good time to display a battery status indicator since the user's attention is likely to be focused on the device.

Conversely, if the user suddenly switches from smooth to burst or high frequency consumption, which may indicate stress or limited time available, then providing user interface functionality either in the aerosol delivery system itself or in a companion app on the user's phone may not be desirable, as may aspects of the user interface that may be considered stressful, such as the use of noise or more frequent, complete, or sensitive series of notifications through the user interface. Alternatively, or in addition to reducing the user interface output, alternative outputs may be provided, such as playing a soothing sound or displaying a soothing visual display.

Regarding indicators of stress, understand that for a given behavior, sometimes one type of abnormality may indicate increased stress, while another type may indicate decreased stress or calmness. Therefore, as an option, the computer may adjust only certain default operating parameters depending on the type of deviation, with different responses (or no response at all) depending on whether the deviation increases or decreases (or any combination as described earlier in this document) from typical level, or depending on the type of classification in case of change, etc.

Therefore, alternatively, the computer may classify, according to a predetermined criterion, whether a deviation between the user's current interaction(s) and the user's default behavior(s) is indicative of increased stress; and if so, stress mitigation action is initiated.

Thus, in this case, adjustments to default operating parameters are specifically designed to mitigate stress if deviation from default behavior indicates that stress may be the cause. Classification that a change indicates stress can be provided by the manufacturer (e.g. based on user testing or feedback received from multiple users) or by the user if provided with a user interface that allows him to indicate that he is experiencing stress, e.g. pressing an on-screen button in the app's user interface on your phone. In this case, the application can relate the current interactions being monitored to the user's stress for future classification. Alternatively, the application can also pass this information back to the manufacturer for future manufacturer settings or updating those settings.

Therefore, if one or more user actions are classified as indicating increased stress, then the aerosol delivery system may increase the relative delivery of the active ingredient if it has a known calming effect, and/or simplify the user interface of the device or associated application, or otherwise make make it more soothing, for example by changing the background color and/or changing or disabling the sounds or haptic feedback of the aerosol delivery system.

Alternatively, the associated mobile device may directly monitor indicators of increased stress, such as through the use of galvanic skin sensors and/or heart rate monitors (e.g., in fitness wearables when communicating with a mobile phone) or by analyzing the user's facial expression or voice when the user interacts with his phone.

It is clear that not all operating parameter settings can be proportional; some may represent a change in a binary state or a multivalued state; for example, while reducing the volume of any sounds produced by the user interface in response to the user's degree of overt divergent stress behavior is proportional, alternatively the user interface could simply mute the sound if the deviation from the default behavior exceeds a threshold value (binary change) . Likewise, the frequency and/or complexity of notifications or user interface options presented to the user, for example on a phone, may be reduced as the deviation from default behavior increases. In this case, the frequency may be proportional or may instead correspond to whether notifications that have different priority levels are displayed. For example, battery and tank level information may be removed from the user interface unless the battery charge or payload tank level falls below the appropriate thresholds.

It should be understood that if the user's behavior indicates that he may be experiencing stress, then he may not respond positively if his aerosol delivery system begins to behave differently in any of the ways described earlier in this document.

Accordingly, the aerosol delivery system or associated mobile device may prompt the user whether he or she wishes to initiate a stress mitigation action; this could take the form of asking the user if they want to enter "quiet mode", or something similar. Alternatively, the device may provide a unique notification through the user interface that it is changing state, such as by producing a soothing sound or melody when operating parameters change and/or similarly trigger a stress-alleviating action.

As noted earlier in this document, a computer may be located in part or all of the aerosol delivery system, an associated mobile device such as a mobile phone, and a remote server accessed either directly by the aerosol delivery system itself (for example, via Wi-Fi -Fi®), or a mobile device on behalf of the aerosol delivery system.

Therefore, in general, a system comprising an aerosol delivery system may include only the aerosol delivery system (in turn containing a computer) or the aerosol delivery system and a mobile device, such as a mobile phone (with a computer or related computer functionality in one or both devices ) or an aerosol delivery system and a remote server (wherein the computer or related computer functions reside on one or both devices), or an aerosol delivery system, a mobile device such as a mobile phone, and a remote server, wherein the computer or related computer functions reside on one or more of these devices.

Therefore, it is understood that the above described methods can be performed on conventional hardware, suitably adapted accordingly, either through software instructions or by incorporating or replacing special hardware.

Thus, the required adaptation to existing parts of a conventional equivalent device can be implemented in the form of a computer program product containing processor-executable instructions stored on a permanent machine medium such as a floppy disk, optical disk, hard disk, solid state drive, PROM, random access memory , flash memory, or any combination of these or other storage media, or may be implemented in hardware, such as an ASIC (application specific integrated circuit) or FPGA (field programmable gate array) or other configurable circuit suitable for use in adapting a conventional equivalent device. Separately, such a computer program may be transmitted via data signals over a network such as Ethernet, a wireless network, the Internet, or any combination of these and other networks.

Thus, the software used to adapt such equipment can perform the appropriate aerosol delivery method, as can any special equipment configuration.

Now with reference to FIG. 6, such an aerosol supply method containing the following:

In a first step, s610 obtains user behavior data related to one or more user interactions with the aerosol delivery system, as described earlier in this document.

In a second step, s620 determines the user's default behavior for one or more of these interactions based on the acquired user behavior data, again as described earlier in this document.

In the third step, s630 monitors the user's current interaction (or interactions) with the aerosol delivery system, as described earlier in this document.

Then, as part of the third step or the fourth step described below, or as a separate intermediate step, it is checked whether the current user interaction deviates from the default user behavior by a given amount, as described earlier in this document.

Then, if the current user interaction deviates from the default user behavior by a predetermined amount, then in a fourth step s640, the operating parameters of the aerosol delivery system are adjusted based on the current user interaction, as described earlier in this document.

It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that variations of the above method, corresponding to various embodiments of the method and/or apparatus as described and claimed herein, are contemplated within the scope of the present invention, including but not limited to the following:

- the obtaining step comprises the following: obtaining user behavior data related to two or more types of user interactions with the aerosol delivery system, the determining step contains the following: determining the default user behavior with respect to two or more types of interactions based on the received user behavior data, the tracking step comprises: monitoring the user's current interactions with the aerosol delivery system, and if two or more current user interactions deviate from the default user behavior by corresponding predetermined amounts, the tuning step comprises: adjusting the operating parameters of the aerosol delivery system based on the current user interactions ;

- the obtaining step contains the following: obtain data about user behavior for a set of sample points over a given period of time, the determine step contains the following: determine the default user behavior for the corresponding set of points over a given period of time and compare current interactions with the default user behavior for the current corresponding point during a specified period of time;

- the definition step comprises: determining default operating parameters that correspond to the defined default user behavior, and the tuning step comprises: adjusting the defined default operating parameters of the aerosol delivery system depending on the degree of deviation between the current user interaction and the default user behavior;

- the definition step comprises: determining default operating parameters that correspond to the defined default user behavior, and the tuning step comprises: adjusting the defined default operating parameters of the aerosol delivery system depending on the type of deviation between the current user interaction and the default user behavior;

- classify according to a given criterion whether the deviation between the current user interaction and the user's default behavior is an indicator of increased stress, and if so, initiate stress mitigation action;

○ In this case, the user is asked whether he wants the stress mitigation action to be initiated, and an instruction is received from the user through the user interface;

○ In this case, the stress mitigation action contains one or more actions selected from a list consisting of changing the amount of active ingredient delivered per unit volume of inspired air, changing the amount of flavor delivered per unit volume of inspired air, and changing the user interface of the aerosol delivery system ;

■ In this latter case, the modification of the user interface of the aerosol delivery system contains one or more options selected from a list consisting of displaying a predetermined message, playing a soothing sound, and displaying a soothing visual display; And

- the steps of the method are implemented using one or more objects selected from a list consisting of an aerosol delivery system, a remote server capable of communicating with the aerosol delivery system, a mobile computing device capable of communicating with the aerosol delivery system, and a remote server capable of communication with a mobile computing device capable of communicating with the aerosol delivery system.

As noted above in this document, and with reference to FIG. 1, the aerosol delivery system may be a self-contained device (commonly referred to as an electronic cigarette, even though the device itself does not necessarily conform to the shape or dimensions of a conventional cigarette). Such an electronic cigarette may include airflow sensing means, processing means, and optionally one or more feedback means, such as tactile, audio, and/or light/display means.

Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 5, the aerosol delivery system may consist of two components, such as an e-cigarette 10 and a mobile phone or similar device (such as a tablet) 100 for communicating with the e-cigarette (e.g., at least receiving data from the e-cigarette), e.g. , via Bluetooth®.

Then, the mobile phone may comprise processing means and one or more feedback means, such as tactile, audio and/or light/display means, as an alternative to or in addition to the electronic cigarette means.

Alternatively, the aerosol delivery system may include an electronic cigarette 10 configured to communicate with a mobile phone 100, wherein the mobile phone stores one or more parameters or other data (e.g., data characterizing one or more aspects of user use) for the aerosol delivery system and receives such parameters/data from the electronic cigarette. Then, the phone can also process such parameters/data and either return the processed data and/or instructions to the aerosol delivery system, display the result to the user (or perform another action), or forward the processed and/or raw parameters/data to a remote server.

Alternatively, a mobile phone or the aerosol delivery system itself may provide wireless access to data associated with a user account on such a remote server.

In an embodiment of the invention, the user's first aerosol delivery system may transfer some or all of its user settings to the other aerosol delivery system. User settings may include settings related to the implementation of the methods disclosed above, such as data specific to user behavior and/or data related to modifying the operation of the aerosol delivery system.

Such data may be transferred between devices either directly (for example, via Bluetooth® or near field communication) or through one or more intermediate devices, such as a mobile phone owned by the user of the two devices, or a server on which the user has an account .

In this way, the user can easily exchange data from one device to another, for example, if the user has two aerosol delivery system devices, or if the user wants to replace one aerosol delivery system device with another without losing the accumulated personalization data.

Alternatively, in this embodiment, if the second aerosol delivery system is different in type from the first aerosol delivery system (eg, has a different default power level or heating efficiency), then a conversion factor or lookup table may be used to convert the operating parameters of the first delivery system aerosol for the second aerosol supply system. This may be provided in software or firmware of the second aerosol delivery system, and may identify the first aerosol delivery system and therefore the corresponding conversions when communicating directly (or when the data is transmitted unchanged through an intermediary such as a telephone). Alternatively or in addition, the application on the phone may provide transformation capability, optionally loading appropriate transformations in response to the identification of the first and second aerosol delivery systems. Again, alternatively or in addition, the remote server may provide conversion in response to the identification of the first and second aerosol delivery systems associated with the user account.

The foregoing discussion discloses and describes only exemplary embodiments of the present invention. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without deviating from its essential characteristics. Accordingly, the disclosure of the present invention is intended to illustrate, but not to limit, the scope of the invention as well as the other claims. The invention, including any readily distinguishable variations of the ideas presented herein, defines in part the scope of the terminology of the following claims, so that no subject matter of the invention is intended to be in the public domain.

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1. A system for adjusting the operation of an aerosol delivery system configured to generate an aerosol from an aerosol generating substance for inhalation by a user, the system comprising a computer configured to: obtain user behavior data related to the user's interaction with the aerosol delivery system; determining default user interaction behavior based on the user behavior data obtained; tracking the user's current interaction with the aerosol delivery system; and adjusting, when the current user interaction deviates from the default user behavior by a predetermined amount, the operating parameters of the aerosol delivery system based on the current user interaction. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the computer is configured to: obtain user behavior data related to two or more types of user interaction with the aerosol delivery system; determining default user behavior for two or more interaction types based on the user behavior data obtained; tracking current user interactions with the aerosol delivery system; and adjusting, when two or more current user interactions deviate from the default user behavior by a corresponding predetermined amount, the operating parameters of the aerosol delivery system based on the current user interactions. 3. The system according to claim 1 or 2, in which the computer is configured to: obtain data on user behavior for a plurality of sampling points over a given period of time; determining default user behavior for a corresponding set of points within a given period of time; and comparing the current interaction with the user's default behavior for the current corresponding point within a specified time period. 4. The system according to any one of paragraphs. 1-3, wherein the computer is configured to: determine default operating parameters corresponding to certain default user behavior; and setting certain default operating parameters of the aerosol delivery system depending on the degree of deviation between the current interaction and the user's default behavior. 5. The system according to any one of paragraphs. 1-4, wherein the computer is configured to: determine default operating parameters corresponding to certain default user behavior; and setting certain default operating parameters of the aerosol delivery system depending on the type of deviation between the one or more current interactions and the user's default behavior. 6. The system of claim 5, wherein the computer is configured to: classify, according to a predetermined criterion, whether a deviation between the user's current interaction and the user's default behavior is indicative of increased stress; and if so, initiating action to alleviate the stress. 7. The system of claim 6, wherein the computer is configured to: ask the user whether he or she wishes to initiate a stress mitigation action; and receiving instructions from the user through the user interface. 8. The system of claim 6 or 7, wherein the stress mitigation action comprises one or more of: i) changes in the amount of active ingredient delivered per unit volume of inspired air; ii) changes in the amount of flavor delivered per unit volume of inhaled air; And iii) modification of the user interface of the aerosol delivery system. 9. The system of claim 8, wherein the modification to the user interface of the aerosol delivery system comprises one or more of: i) displaying a specified message; ii) playing a soothing sound; And iii) displaying a calming visual display. 10. The system according to any one of paragraphs. 1-9, wherein computer operations are performed within one or more entities selected from: i) aerosol delivery systems ii) a remote server configured to communicate with the aerosol supply system; iii) a mobile computing device configured to communicate with the aerosol supply system; And iv) a remote server configured to communicate with a mobile computing device capable of communicating with the aerosol delivery system. 11. A method of delivering an aerosol, comprising the steps of: obtaining user behavior data related to the user's interaction with the aerosol supply system; determine the user's default interaction behavior based on the acquired user behavior data; monitor the user's current interaction with the aerosol supply system; and adjusting, when the current user interaction deviates from the default user behavior by a predetermined amount, the operating parameters of the aerosol delivery system based on the current user interaction. 12. The method of claim 11, wherein: the acquiring step comprises a sub-step of obtaining user behavior data related to two or more types of user interaction with the aerosol delivery system; the determination step comprises a substep that determines the user's default behavior for two or more interaction types based on the acquired user behavior data; the tracking step comprises a sub-step that tracks the user's current interactions with the aerosol delivery system; and if two or more current user interactions deviate from the default user behavior by a corresponding predetermined amount, then the tuning step comprises a substep that adjusts the operating parameters of the aerosol delivery system based on the current user interactions. 13. The method of claim 11 or 12, wherein: the obtaining step comprises a sub-step of obtaining user behavior data for a plurality of sample points over a given period of time; the determination step comprises a substep that determines the default user behavior for a corresponding set of points within a given time period; and compare current interactions with default user behavior for the current corresponding point within a specified time period. 14. Method according to any one of paragraphs. 11-13, wherein: the determining step comprises a substep of determining default operating parameters corresponding to a certain default user behavior; and the tuning step comprises a substep that adjusts certain default operating parameters of the aerosol delivery system depending on the degree of deviation between the current interaction and the user's default behavior. 15. Method according to any one of paragraphs. 11-14, in which: the determining step comprises a substep of determining default operating parameters corresponding to a certain default user behavior; and the tuning step comprises a substep that adjusts certain default operating parameters of the aerosol delivery system depending on the type of deviation between the one or more current interactions and the user's default behavior. 16. The method of claim 15, further comprising the steps of classifying according to a predetermined criterion whether the deviation between the user's current interaction and the user's default behavior is indicative of increased stress, and if so, initiating a stress mitigation action. 17. The method of claim 16, further comprising asking the user whether he or she wishes to initiate a stress mitigation action and receiving an instruction from the user through the user interface. 18. The method of claim 16 or 17, wherein the stress alleviating effect comprises one or more of: i) changes in the amount of active ingredient delivered per unit volume of inspired air; ii) changes in the amount of flavor delivered per unit volume of inhaled air; And iii) changes to the user interface of the aerosol delivery system. 19. The method of claim 18, wherein changing the user interface of the aerosol delivery system comprises one or more options selected from a list consisting of: i) displaying a specified message; ii) playing a soothing sound; And iii) displaying a calming visual display. 20. Method according to any one of paragraphs. 11-19, in which the method steps are implemented using one or more objects selected from: i) aerosol delivery systems; ii) a remote server configured to communicate with the aerosol supply system; iii) a mobile computing device configured to communicate with the aerosol supply system; And iv) a remote server configured to communicate with a mobile computing device capable of communicating with the aerosol delivery system. 21. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing a computer program containing computer-executable instructions that, when executed, cause the computer system to execute the method according to any one of claims. 11-20.

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