TW201840241A - Aerosol generating apparatus and control method and program for the same - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is an aerosol generating apparatus capable of stopping generation of aerosol at an appropriate timing. The aerosol generating apparatus 100 includes: a power supply 114 supplying power in order to perform one or both of atomization of an aerosol source and heating of a flavor source; a sensor 106 outputting a measurement value for controlling the power-supplying; and a controller 130 controlling the power-supplying of the power supply 114 based on the measurement value, wherein the controller 130 increases the power-supplying amount per unit time (hereinafter "unit power-supplying amount") in the case that a first condition in which the measurement value is equal to or larger than a first threshold value is satisfied, and decreases the unit power-supplying amount in the case that a second condition in which the measurement value is less than a second threshold value larger than the first threshold value and a third condition different from the first condition and the second condition are satisfied.

Description

 Control method and program of mist generating device and mist generating device  

The present disclosure relates to a device for generating an aerosol or a scented mist for a user to absorb, and a control method and program for such a mist generating device.

Up to now, glass fibers have been widely used as a wick that functions to maintain a mist source in the vicinity of a heater of an electronic cigarette. However, since the simplification of the manufacturing process and the increase in the amount of mist generated can be expected, it is reviewed to replace the glass fiber with ceramic for the wick.

In the electronic cigarette in which the glass fiber is used for the wick, the following control is applied to the user's absorbing feeling: if the suction is started, the mist source is atomized by the heater. The mist is delivered to the user's mouth, and if the suction is stopped, the formation of the mist is stopped immediately. When ceramics are used, for example, in the case of a wick made of alumina, the typical sorbent core of alumina has a heat capacity of about 0.008 J/K, and the heat capacity of a typical glass fiber wick is about 0.003 J/K. In order to enjoy the smoking of the electronic cigarette in the same way as the present, in the first puff (suction cycle), it is necessary to advance the timing of the energization start of the heater and the end. Timing.

In the above aspect, there has been proposed a technique in which the suction start determination threshold is smaller than the end determination threshold (for example, Patent Document 1).

However, when the suction start determination threshold is small, there is a problem that it is easy to pick up noise, and as a result, it is easy to cause unnecessary energization.

Further, when the suction end determination threshold value is larger than the suction start determination threshold value, the determination of the size comparison using only the signal and the threshold value may be satisfied substantially simultaneously with or immediately after the timing at which the suction start condition is satisfied. The problem of the condition of the end of suction.

Further, in the case where the threshold value for the determination is an appropriate value, there is a problem that the suction pattern is different, and there is a personal difference in the suction pattern.

 (previous technical literature)    (Patent Literature)  

Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Publication No. 2013-541373

Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Publication No. 2014-534814

Patent Document 3: International Publication No. 2016/118645

Patent Document 4: International Publication No. 2016/175320

The present disclosure has been made in view of the above points.

The first problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a mist generating device that can generate mist at an appropriate timing while suppressing unnecessary energization.

A second object to be solved by the present disclosure is to provide a mist generating device that can stop the generation of mist at an appropriate timing.

The third problem to be solved by the present disclosure is to provide a mist generating device that can optimize the timing at which fog generation is stopped according to each user.

In order to solve the above-described first problem, according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a mist generating device comprising: a power source, which is powered by one or both of atomization of a mist source and heating of a flavor source; a detector that outputs a measured value for controlling the power supply; and a control unit that controls the power supply according to the measured value; the control unit controls the control unit when the measured value is greater than a first threshold And when the second threshold is greater than the first threshold, the power supply amount of the power source is a first value, and when the measurement value is equal to or greater than the second threshold, the power supply amount is greater than the first value.

In one embodiment, the mist is not generated from the mist source or the flavor source based on the amount of power supplied by the first value.

In one embodiment, the control unit stops supplying power when the measured value does not reach the second threshold or more within a predetermined time from the start of the first threshold or the first value.

In one embodiment, at least one of the electric power for supplying the first value or the amount of electric power per unit time and the predetermined time is set such that the first value starts from the mist source or the fragrance source. The amount of power generated by the mist is below.

In one embodiment, each of the measured values is greater than the first threshold and less than the second threshold, and the amount of power supplied per unit time is zero and the measured value is greater than the second threshold. Between the amount of power supplied per unit time, and closer to the latter than the former.

In one embodiment, the control unit stops supplying power when the measured value is lower than the third threshold of the second threshold.

In one embodiment, the second threshold is closer to the first threshold than the third threshold.

In one embodiment, the second threshold is closer to the third threshold than the first threshold.

In one embodiment, the second threshold is equal to the third threshold.

In one embodiment, the difference between the second threshold and the first threshold is greater than the first threshold.

In one embodiment, the porous body is provided by the pores provided therein: one or both of the mist source and the flavor source are transported to a certain position and held at one or both of the positions, The position is such that one or both of the positions can be atomized and heated by the load that is operated by the power supply from the power source.

According to a first embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for controlling a mist generating device is provided for controlling power supply of a power source for atomizing and aroma source of a mist source according to a measured value output by the sensor. The method for controlling the mist generating device includes: when the measured value is equal to or greater than a first threshold and less than a second threshold greater than the first threshold, the power supply amount of the power source is And a step of setting the power supply amount to be greater than the first value when the measured value is greater than the second threshold.

According to a first embodiment of the present disclosure, a program is provided for causing a processor to execute the above-described control method.

According to a first embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a mist generating device comprising: a power source for supplying power to atomize a mist source and heating a flavor source; and a sensor for outputting the foregoing a measurement value of the power supply; and a control unit that controls the power supply according to the measured value; the control unit controls the control unit to: when the measured value is greater than the first threshold and less than the first threshold In the second threshold, the first power is supplied from the power source, and when the measured value is equal to or greater than the second threshold, the power of the first power is supplied from the power source.

According to a first embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a mist generating device comprising: a power source for supplying power to atomize a mist source and heating a flavor source; and a sensor for outputting the foregoing And a control unit that controls the power supply according to the measured value; the control unit controls the power supply by the power supply when the measured value exceeds the first threshold Binary value; after the power supply is used to supply the second value, when the foregoing measurement value is lower than a second threshold greater than the first threshold, stopping the power supply; and before the foregoing measurement value exceeds the first threshold The power supply amount is set to be smaller than the aforementioned second value.

In order to solve the second problem described above, according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a mist generating device comprising: a power source for supplying power for one or both of atomization of a mist source and heating of a flavor source; a sensor for outputting a measured value for controlling the power supply; and a control unit for controlling power supply of the power source according to the measured value; wherein the control unit performs control in the following manner: When the first condition above a threshold is satisfied, the power supply amount per unit time (hereinafter referred to as "unit power supply amount") is increased, and the second measurement value is less than the second threshold value of the first threshold value When the condition and the third condition different from the first condition and the second condition are satisfied, the unit power supply amount is reduced.

In one embodiment, the third condition is not satisfied at the same time as the first condition.

In one embodiment, the second condition may be satisfied prior to the third condition.

In one embodiment, the third condition is based on the conditions of the aforementioned measured values.

In one embodiment, the third condition is based on a condition of time differentiation of the aforementioned measured value.

In one embodiment, the third condition is a condition that the time differential of the measured value is zero or less.

In one embodiment, the third condition is that the time of the measured value is divided into a condition that is less than a third threshold of zero.

In one embodiment, the control unit increases the unit power supply amount when the time differential of the measured value exceeds zero during the predetermined reset period from when the second condition and the third condition are satisfied.

In one embodiment, the control unit is configured to: when the first condition is satisfied, the second unit power supply amount from the zero value to the second unit power supply amount is greater than the second unit power supply amount The third unit power supply amount periodically changes the unit power supply amount, and when the second condition and the third condition are satisfied, when the time differential of the foregoing measurement value exceeds zero in the foregoing reset period, the foregoing The unit power supply increases from zero to the third unit.

In one embodiment, the third condition is a condition that the measured value is lower than the second threshold after the fourth threshold exceeding the second threshold.

In one embodiment, the control unit is configured such that when the third condition is not satisfied within a predetermined determination period after the first condition is satisfied, when the condition that the measurement value is less than the first threshold is satisfied , the aforementioned unit power supply amount is reduced.

In one embodiment, the control unit is configured to calculate a maximum value of the measured value during each period from the start of the power supply to the stop, and based on the plurality of calculated maximum values. The aforementioned fourth threshold is updated.

In one embodiment, the control unit updates the fourth threshold based on an average of the plurality of calculated maximum values.

In one embodiment, the control unit updates the fourth threshold value based on a weighted average value of the calculated maximum values of the plurality of maximum values, and in the calculation of the weighted average value, The maximum value calculated during the period from the start of the power supply to the start of the power supply stop is assigned a larger weight.

In one embodiment, the control unit is configured to calculate a maximum value of the measured value during each period from the start of the power supply to the stop, and based on the plurality of calculated maximum values. The second threshold is updated, and the fourth threshold is updated in a manner to be equal to or greater than the second threshold of the update.

In one embodiment, the control unit is configured to store a change in the measured value during each period from the start of the power supply to the stop of the power supply, and to update the foregoing based on a change in the plurality of stored measured values. The second threshold is updated by the fourth threshold or more after the update.

In one embodiment, the control unit updates the foregoing based on a change in the plurality of stored measured values and a value obtained by subtracting a predetermined value from an average value of the duration of the change in the measured value. Second threshold.

In one embodiment, the third condition is a condition that a predetermined period of insensitivity has elapsed since the first condition is satisfied.

In one embodiment, the control unit is configured to calculate a first requirement from when the first condition is satisfied until the measurement value reaches a maximum value during each period from the start of the power supply to the stop of the power supply. The time, from the satisfaction of the first condition being satisfied to at least one of the second required time until the first condition is not satisfied, and according to the plurality of the first required time and the plurality of the second required At least one of the time updates the aforementioned non-insensitive period.

In one embodiment, the control unit updates the non-insensitive period based on at least one of an average of the plurality of first required times and an average of the plurality of second required times.

In one embodiment, the control unit updates the non-insensitive period based on at least one of a weighted average of the plurality of first required times and a weighted average of the plurality of second required times, and In the calculation of the weighted average value, at least one of the first required time and the second required time calculated from the start of the relatively short-term power supply to the start of the power supply stop. Assign more weight.

In one embodiment, the control unit calculates a maximum value of the measured value during each period from the start of the power supply to the stop, and updates the first value based on the plurality of calculated maximum values. Two thresholds.

In one embodiment, the control unit stores the change in the measured value during each period from the start of the power supply to the stop of the power supply, and updates the foregoing based on a change in the plurality of stored measured values. Two thresholds.

In one embodiment, the control unit may perform a selection mode in which one or more of the third conditions are selected from a third condition group having a plurality of the third conditions.

In one embodiment, in the selection mode, the control unit stores the measured value, and selects one or more of the third conditions from the third condition group based on the stored measured value.

In one embodiment, in the selection mode, the control unit selects one or more of the third conditions from the third condition group based on a time differential of the stored measured value.

In one embodiment, in the selection mode, the control unit selects one or more of the third conditions from the third condition group based on the maximum value of the stored measurement values.

In one embodiment, in the selection mode, the control unit selects one or more of the third conditions from the third condition group based on a duration of change of the stored measurement value.

In one embodiment, in the selection mode, the control unit selects one or more of the third conditions from the third condition group based on an operation of the mist generating device.

In one embodiment, the control unit stores the third condition group in advance.

In one embodiment, the control unit acquires the selected one or more third conditions from the third condition group stored outside the mist generating device.

In one embodiment, the third condition is a condition that a predetermined time or more has elapsed since the measurement value outputted until the time point is maximum at the time when the condition is determined.

In one embodiment, the control unit increases the unit power supply amount from a zero value to a first unit power supply amount when the first condition is satisfied.

In one embodiment, the control unit reduces the unit power supply amount from a first unit power supply amount to a zero value when the second condition and the third condition are satisfied.

According to a second embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a mist generating device comprising: a power source for supplying power for one or both of atomization of a mist source and heating of a flavor source; and a sensor for outputting for control And the control unit controls the power supply according to the measured value; and the control unit controls the control unit to: when the first condition that the measured value is equal to or greater than the first threshold is satisfied, The amount of power supply per unit time (hereinafter referred to as "unit power supply amount") is increased, and when the condition that the first condition is not satisfied after the predetermined adjustment period is satisfied is satisfied, the unit power supply amount is made cut back.

In one embodiment, the adjustment period is a length equal to or longer than a control period of the control unit.

According to a second embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a mist generating device comprising: a power source for supplying power for one or both of atomization of a mist source and heating of a flavor source; and a control unit for controlling the power supply; The control unit controls the power supply amount per unit time (hereinafter referred to as "unit power supply amount") to be increased when all of the conditions included in the first condition group are satisfied. When all of the conditions included in the condition group are satisfied, the unit power supply amount is reduced; wherein the condition included in the first condition group is less than the condition included in the second condition group.

In one embodiment, each of the first condition group and the second condition group includes at least one condition related to a common variable.

In one embodiment, a sensor for outputting a measured value for controlling the power supply is included, and the aforementioned common variable is based on the aforementioned measured value.

In one embodiment, the condition related to the common variable is a condition that the absolute value of the common variable is equal to or greater than a threshold, greater than a threshold, less than a threshold, or less than a threshold, and is common to the first condition group. The threshold value in the condition relating to the variable is different from the threshold value in the condition related to the supply-through variable included in the second condition group.

In one embodiment, the threshold value in the condition related to the supply-through variable included in the first condition group is smaller than the foregoing in the condition related to the supply-through variable included in the second condition group Threshold.

In one embodiment, the porous body is made of a porous body, and the one or both of the mist source and the flavor source are transported to a certain position and held at one or both of the positions. The position is such that one or both of the atomization and heating can be performed by a load that is operated by power supply from the power source.

According to a second embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a mist generating device comprising: a power source for supplying power for one or both of atomization of a mist source and heating of a flavor source; and a control unit for controlling the power supply; The control unit controls the power supply in such a manner that when the first condition is satisfied, the power supply amount per unit time (hereinafter referred to as "unit power supply amount") is increased, and when the first condition is stricter than the first condition When the condition is satisfied, the aforementioned unit power supply amount is reduced.

In one embodiment, the porous body is made of a porous body, and the one or both of the mist source and the flavor source are transported to a certain position and held at one or both of the positions. The position is such that one or both of the atomization and heating can be performed by a load that is operated by power supply from the power source.

According to a second embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for controlling a mist generating device is provided for controlling power supply of a power source for atomizing a mist source and a source of flavor according to a measured value output by the sensor. In one or both of the heating methods, the method for controlling the mist generating device includes: when the first condition that the measured value is equal to or greater than the first threshold, the amount of power supplied per unit time (hereinafter, referred to as "unit power supply amount" And a step of increasing; and when the second condition that the measured value is less than the second threshold of the first threshold and the third condition that is different from the first condition and the second condition is satisfied, The step of reducing the amount of power supply per unit.

According to a second embodiment of the present disclosure, a program is provided for causing a processor to execute the above control method.

According to a second embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for controlling a mist generating device is provided for controlling power supply of a power source for atomizing a mist source and a source of flavor according to a measured value output by the sensor. In one or both of the heating methods, the method of controlling the mist generating device includes: when the first condition that the measured value is equal to or greater than the first threshold, the power supply amount per unit time (hereinafter, referred to as "unit power supply" And the step of increasing the unit power supply amount when the condition that the first condition is not satisfied after the predetermined adjustment period is satisfied is satisfied.

According to a second embodiment of the present disclosure, a program is provided for causing a processor to execute the above control method.

According to a second embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a method of controlling a mist generating device for controlling power supply of a power source to perform atomization of a mist source and heating of a flavor source, and a method of controlling the mist generating device The method includes: increasing a power supply amount per unit time (hereinafter, referred to as "unit power supply amount") when one or more conditions included in the first condition group are all satisfied; and when the second condition group includes The step of reducing the amount of power supplied by the unit when all of the above conditions are satisfied; wherein the condition included in the first condition group is less than the condition included in the second condition group.

According to a second embodiment of the present disclosure, a program is provided for causing a processor to execute the above control method.

According to a second embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a method of controlling a mist generating device for controlling power supply of a power source to perform atomization of a mist source and heating of a flavor source; and control method of the mist generating device The method includes: increasing a power supply amount per unit time (hereinafter, referred to as "unit power supply amount") when the first condition is satisfied; and when a second condition stricter than the first condition is satisfied, The step of reducing the amount of power supply per unit.

According to a second embodiment of the present disclosure, a program is provided for causing a processor to execute the above control method.

According to a second embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a mist generating device comprising: a power source for supplying power for one or both of atomization of a mist source and heating of a flavor source; and a sensor for outputting control The control unit controls the power supply based on the measured value; and the control unit controls the first condition that the measured value is equal to or greater than the first threshold when the first condition is satisfied. The aforementioned power supply amount per unit time (hereinafter referred to as "unit power supply amount") is increased, and after the third condition different from the first condition and the second condition is satisfied, the aforementioned measurement value is less than the foregoing When the aforementioned second condition of the second threshold of a threshold is satisfied, the unit power supply amount is decreased.

According to a second embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a method of controlling a mist generating device for controlling the power supply of a power source to perform atomization of a mist source and heating of a flavor source based on a measured value output by the sensor. Or both, the control method of the mist generating device includes: increasing the amount of power supply per unit time (hereinafter referred to as "unit power supply amount") when the first condition that the measured value is equal to or greater than the first threshold is satisfied a step; and, after the third condition that is different from the first condition and the second condition is satisfied, when the foregoing second value that is less than the second threshold of the first threshold is satisfied, the unit is The step of reducing the amount of power supply.

According to a second embodiment of the present disclosure, a program is provided for causing a processor to execute the above control method.

In order to solve the above-described third problem, according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a mist generating device comprising: a power source for supplying power for one or both of atomization of a mist source and heating of a flavor source; a sensor that outputs a measured value indicating a first physical quantity for controlling the power supply; and a control unit that obtains the aforementioned measured value output by the sensor and memorizes the quantity change curve of the measured value (Profile) And controlling the power supply by controlling the second physical quantity different from the first physical quantity according to the obtained measured value and at least a part of the quantized curve of the stored measured value.

In one embodiment, the control unit stores a quantity variation curve of the measurement value corresponding to a power supply period including a period from the start of power supply to the stop of the power supply, and changes according to the amount of the aforementioned measurement value that is stored. Controlling at least one of the stop and the sustain of the power supply by controlling at least one of a first quantity change curve of the curve and a second quantity change curve of the quantity change curve of the measurement value of the average derived from the plurality of first quantity change curves .

In one embodiment, the control unit controls the power supply by deriving the first measurement curve from at least one of the first quantity change curve and the second quantity change curve. The aforementioned power supply is stopped for a required time and at a timing earlier than the aforementioned first required time.

In one embodiment, the control unit controls the power supply by deriving at least one of the first quantity change curve and the second quantity change curve to obtain the required value from the start to the end of the change The first required time, and the aforementioned power supply is continued for a shorter time than the aforementioned first required time.

In one embodiment, the control unit controls the power supply by deriving at least one of the first quantity change curve and the second quantity change curve from the start of the change to the maximum value. The second required time is required, and the aforementioned power supply is stopped at a timing later than the aforementioned second required time.

In one embodiment, the control unit controls the power supply by deriving at least one of the first quantity change curve and the second quantity change curve from the start of the change to the maximum value. The second required time is required, and the aforementioned power supply is continued for the aforementioned second required time.

In one embodiment, the control unit controls the power supply by deriving at least one of the first quantity change curve and the second quantity change curve to obtain the required value from the start to the end of the change a first required time, and a second required time required for the aforementioned measured value from the start of the change to the maximum value, and earlier than the first required time and before the second required time At the late timing, the aforementioned power supply is stopped.

In one embodiment, the control unit controls the power supply by deriving at least one of the first quantity change curve and the second quantity change curve to obtain the required value from the start to the end of the change a first required time, and a second required time required for the aforementioned measurement value from the start of the change to the maximum value, and the power supply is continued to be shorter than the first required time and is longer than the foregoing second requirement Time is long.

In one embodiment, the control unit is configured to obtain the measurement timing of the measured value together with the measured value, and may perform: according to the first quantity change curve or the first one of the second quantity change curve a feature point for setting a first algorithm for stopping the timing of the power supply or for continuing the power supply, and setting a stop according to the second feature point of the first variation or the second variation that is different from the first feature point a timing of the power supply or a second algorithm for maintaining the time of the power supply; and performing the foregoing according to a deviation of the foregoing measurement timings of the first feature points among the plurality of the first quantity change curves or the second quantity change curves At least one of the first algorithm and the second algorithm.

In one embodiment, the control unit executes the first algorithm when the value of the deviation of the plurality of measurement timings is equal to or less than a threshold value.

In one embodiment, the value obtained by the aforementioned measurement timing of the first feature point is more than the value obtainable by the aforementioned measurement timing of the second feature point.

In one embodiment, the measurement sequence of the first feature point is later than the measurement timing of the second feature point.

In one embodiment, the measured value of the first feature point is smaller than the measured value of the second feature point.

In one embodiment, the first feature point is an end point of the first quantity change curve or the second quantity change curve.

In one embodiment, the second feature point is a point at which the measured value in the first quantity change curve or the second quantity change curve is the largest.

In one embodiment, the control unit controls the power supply in a manner that the power supply per unit time is satisfied when the first condition that the measured value is equal to or greater than the first threshold (hereinafter, referred to as “unit power supply” The amount ") is increased, and when the second condition that the aforementioned measurement value is less than the second threshold value of the first threshold value is satisfied at least, the unit power supply amount is decreased.

In one embodiment, the porous body is made of a porous body, and the one or both of the mist source and the flavor source are transported to a certain position and held at one or both of the positions. The position is such that one or both of the atomization and heating can be performed by a load that is operated by power supply from the power source.

According to a third embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for controlling a mist generating device is provided for controlling power supply of a power source to perform atomization of a mist source and heating of a flavor source according to a measured value output by the sensor. One or both of the methods for controlling the mist generating device include: a step of acquiring the measured value indicating the first physical quantity and storing the quantitative change curve of the measured value; and the obtained measured value and the A step of controlling the power supply by controlling at least a portion of the magnitude change curve of the aforementioned measurement value to control a second physical quantity that is different from the aforementioned first physical quantity.

According to a third embodiment of the present disclosure, a program is provided for causing a processor to execute the above control method.

According to a third embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a mist generating apparatus comprising: a power source for supplying power for one or both of atomization of a mist source and heating of a flavor source; and a sensor for outputting for control And the control unit controls the power supply of the power source according to the measured value, and memorizes the quantity change curve of the measured value; the control unit controls the power supply in the following manner: at the foregoing measured value When the first condition equal to or greater than the first threshold is satisfied, the amount of power supply per unit time (hereinafter referred to as "unit power supply amount") is increased, and the aforementioned measurement value is less than the second threshold value of the first threshold value. When the second condition is satisfied at least, the unit power supply amount is decreased; wherein one of the first threshold and the second threshold is a fixed value, and the other one of the first threshold and the second threshold is The value of the quantity change curve of the aforementioned measurement value memorized by the control unit is updated.

In one embodiment, the first threshold is a fixed value, and the second threshold is updated based on at least a portion of a quantity curve of the measured value stored by the control unit.

In one embodiment, the porous body is made of a porous body, and the one or both of the mist source and the flavor source are transported to a certain position and held at one or both of the positions. The position is such that one or both of the atomization and heating can be performed by a load that is operated by power supply from the power source.

According to a third embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for controlling a mist generating device is provided for controlling power supply of a power source to perform atomization of a mist source and heating of a flavor source according to a measured value output by the sensor. One or both of the above; wherein the mist generating device controls the power supply in such a manner that the power supply per unit time is satisfied when the first condition that the measured value is equal to or greater than the first threshold (hereinafter, referred to as "unit power supply" The amount ") is increased, and when the second condition that the measured value is less than the second threshold of the first threshold is satisfied, the unit power supply amount is decreased; and the foregoing control method includes: storing the foregoing measurement value And the step of updating the one of the first threshold and the second threshold based on at least a portion of the quantized curve of the stored measured value.

According to a third embodiment of the present disclosure, a program is provided for causing a processor to execute the above control method.

According to a third embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a mist generating apparatus comprising: a power source for supplying power for one or both of atomization of a mist source and heating of a flavor source; and a sensor for outputting for control And the control unit controls the power supply of the power source according to the measured value; the control unit controls the power supply by: the first condition that the measured value is equal to or greater than the first threshold is When satisfied, the amount of power supply per unit time (hereinafter referred to as "unit power supply amount") is increased, and when the second condition that the measurement value is less than the second threshold value of the first threshold value is satisfied at least, the foregoing The unit power supply amount is reduced; and the update frequency of the foregoing first threshold is different from the update frequency of the second threshold.

In one embodiment, the update frequency of the first threshold is lower than the update frequency of the second threshold.

In one embodiment, the porous body is made of a porous body, and the one or both of the mist source and the flavor source are transported to a certain position and held at one or both of the positions. The position is such that one or both of the atomization and heating can be performed by a load that is operated by power supply from the power source.

According to a third embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for controlling a mist generating device is provided for controlling power supply of a power source to perform atomization of a mist source and heating of a flavor source according to a measured value output by the sensor. One or both of them; wherein the mist generating device controls the power supply in such a manner that when the first condition that the measured value is equal to or greater than the first threshold is satisfied, the amount of power supplied per unit time (hereinafter, referred to as "unit" The power supply amount is increased, and when the second condition that the measured value is less than the second threshold value of the first threshold is satisfied, the unit power supply amount is reduced; and the foregoing control method includes: One of the first threshold and the second threshold is updated with a frequency different from the other of the second threshold.

According to a third embodiment of the present disclosure, a program is provided for causing a processor to execute the above control method.

According to a third embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a mist generating device comprising: a power source for supplying power for one or both of atomization of a mist source and heating of a flavor source; and a sensor output indicating Controlling a measured value of the first physical quantity of the power supply; and controlling a second physical quantity different from the first physical quantity according to the measured value, thereby controlling power supply of the power source, and storing and including from the foregoing a quantity-variation curve of the aforementioned measurement value corresponding to a power supply period during the period from the start of power supply to the stop; the control unit is based on one or more of the power supply periods from the N-1th (N is a natural number of 2 or more) The quantity change curve of the aforementioned measured value corresponding to the power supply cycle controls the aforementioned power supply in the Nth power supply cycle.

In one embodiment, the porous body is made of a porous body, and the one or both of the mist source and the flavor source are transported to a certain position and held at one or both of the positions. The position is such that one or both of the atomization and heating can be performed by a load that is operated by power supply from the power source.

According to a third embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for controlling a mist generating device is provided for controlling a second physical quantity different from the first physical quantity according to a measured value indicating a first physical quantity output by the sensor. Thereby, the power supply of the power source is controlled to perform one or both of atomization of the mist source and heating of the flavor source; and the method for controlling the mist generating device includes: remembering and including the period from the start of the power supply to the stop of the power source a step of a voltage variation curve of the aforementioned measurement value corresponding to the power supply period; and the foregoing measurement value corresponding to one or more power supply periods of the power supply period before the N-1 (N is a natural number of 2 or more) The quantity curve is used to control the aforementioned power supply step in the Nth power supply cycle.

According to a third embodiment of the present disclosure, a program is provided for causing a processor to execute the above control method.

According to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a mist generating device that can generate mist at an appropriate timing while suppressing unnecessary energization.

According to the second embodiment of the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a mist generating device that can stop the generation of mist at an appropriate timing.

According to the third embodiment of the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a mist generating device that can optimize the timing of stopping the generation of mist according to each user.

100‧‧‧Mist gas generating device

102‧‧‧Storage

104‧‧‧Atomization Department

106‧‧‧Sucking sensor

108‧‧‧Air introduction flow path

110‧‧‧Fog air flow road

112‧‧‧ wick

114‧‧‧Battery (power supply)

116‧‧‧ nozzle components

130‧‧‧Control Department

135‧‧‧Power Control Department

140‧‧‧ memory

Fig. 1 is a view showing a configuration of a mist generating device 100 according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart 200 showing the first exemplary operation of the control unit 130.

FIG. 3A is a graph for explaining the relationship between the first threshold Thre1 and the second threshold Thre2 and the third threshold Thr3.

FIG. 3B is a graph for explaining the relationship between the first threshold Thre1 and the second threshold Thre2 and the third threshold Thr3.

Figure 4 is a graph showing the change in the measured value 410 of the absorbing sensor 106 and the power 420 being powered over time.

FIG. 5A is a flowchart 500 showing the second exemplary operation of the control unit 130.

FIG. 5B is a partial flow chart for explaining a modification of the flowchart 500.

Fig. 6A is a graph for explaining an example of the updating means of the third threshold Thre3.

Fig. 6B is a graph for explaining an example of the updating means during the non-inductive period.

Figure 7 is a graph showing a wide variety of pumping volume curves.

Figure 8 is a flow chart 800 showing an exemplary action for selecting a third condition from a third condition group.

FIG. 9 is a flow chart 900 showing the third exemplary operation of the control unit 130.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart 1000 showing the fourth exemplary operation of the control unit 130.

Fig. 11 is a flow chart 1100 showing a fifth exemplary operation of the control unit 130.

Fig. 12 is a flowchart 1200 showing a sixth exemplary operation of the control unit 130.

Fig. 13 is a graph for explaining an example of setting a power supply stop timing or a power supply duration.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

In addition, in the following description, the ordinal numbers of the first, second, third, etc. are at best convenient for distinguishing the terms to which the ordinal words are added. For example, the term "first" as used in the specification and the drawings and the term "first" as used in the scope of the patent application are not specifically designated. On the other hand, for example, the term "second" as used in the specification and the drawings may be specifically designated by the same term as the "first" attached to the patent application. Therefore, please note that those who specify the terms in the above manner should make specific assignments based on matters other than ordinal numbers.

Further, the following description is merely an exemplification of the embodiments of the present disclosure. Therefore, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited by the following description, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention.

1 A mist generating device 100 exemplifying an embodiment of the present disclosure

Fig. 1 is a configuration diagram of a mist generating device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Note that the first diagram schematically and schematically shows each element included in the mist generating device 100, and does not show the strict arrangement, shape, size, positional relationship, and the like of each element and the mist generating device 100. Figure.

As shown in Fig. 1, the mist generating device 100 includes a reservoir 102, an atomizing unit 104, a suction sensor 106, an air introduction channel 108, a mist flow path 110, a wick 112, and a battery 114. The nozzle member 116. The components in the mist generating device 100 may also be configured to be assembled in such a manner as to assemble a plurality of detachable cartridges. For example, the configuration in which the reservoir 102 and the atomizing unit 104 are integrated in the mist generating device 100 may be configured to be detachable.

The reservoir 102 is capable of storing a source of mist. For example, the reservoir 102 may be composed of a fibrous or porous material, and a liquid mist source may be stored in a gap between fibers or in pores of a porous material. The reservoir 102 can also be constructed to contain a liquid reservoir. The mist source may be a liquid containing a polyhydric alcohol such as glycerin or propylene glycol, an extract of a cigarette raw material such as a nicotine component, or a liquid containing some pharmaceutical agents. In particular, the present invention is also applicable to a medical inhaler or the like, and in this case, the mist source may include a medical agent. The reservoir 102 may have a configuration that can supplement the source of the mist or that can be replaced when the mist source is exhausted. In addition, please note that the source of the fog is: the case of the source of the fragrance, or the case of the source of the fragrance. In addition, please note that there are multiple reservoirs 102, each of which maintains a different source of mist. In addition, the source of the mist can also be a solid.

The atomizing unit 104 is configured to atomize a mist source to generate a mist. When the suction sensor 106 (for example, a pressure or flow sensor that detects pressure or flow in the air introduction flow path 108 or the mist flow path 110) detects an absorption action, the atomization unit 104 generates Fog. Further, in order to activate the atomizing portion 104, a user operable operation button may be provided in addition to the pressure or flow sensor.

More specifically, in the mist generating device 100, the liquid absorbing core 112 is provided to connect the reservoir 102 and the atomizing unit 104, and a part of the liquid absorbing core 112 is extended to the reservoir 102 and the atomizing unit 104. The mist source is delivered from the reservoir 102 to the atomizing portion 104 by capillary action (phenomenon) occurring in the wick, and is at least temporarily held. The atomizing unit 104 is provided with a heater (load) of a type that is electrically connected to the battery 114 by controlling the power supply by the control unit 130 and the power control unit 135 which will be described later. The heater is configured to be in contact with or close to the wick 112 and to atomize the mist source delivered by the wick 112 by heating. Further, in the case of the wick 112, a conventional glass fiber is used. However, even if a porous body such as ceramic having a higher specific heat is used as the wick 112 by the control of the control unit 130, it is possible to follow the smoker. The timing of the sense is supplied with fog. Among them, the porous system is carried out by pores provided inside: the mist source is transported to a position where the heater can be heated and held at one or both of the positions by capillary action (phenomenon).

The atomization unit 104 is connected to the air introduction flow path 108 and the mist flow path 110. The air introduction flow path 108 leads to the outside of the mist generating device 100. The mist generated by the atomizing unit 104 is mixed with the air introduced through the air introduction flow path 108, and is sent to the mist flow path 110. In addition, please note that in the illustrated operation, there is a case where the mixed fluid of the mist and the air generated by the atomizing unit 104 is simply referred to as mist.

The nozzle member 116 is located at the end of the mist flow path 110 (that is, downstream of the atomization unit 104), and is configured to open the mist flow path 110 to the outside of the mist generating device 100. When the user sucks the suction nozzle member 116, the mist-containing air is sucked into the oral cavity.

The mist generating device 100 further includes a control unit 130, a power control unit 135, and a memory 140. Here, the straight line connecting the battery 114 and the power control unit 135 in FIG. 1 and the straight line connecting the power control unit 135 and the atomizing unit 104 indicate that the battery 114 is supplied with power to the atomizing unit 104 via the power control unit 135. . The two-way arrow connecting the two elements in Figure 1 shows that signals, data or information are transmitted between the two elements. In addition, the mist generating device 100 shown in Fig. 1 is an example, and in another mist generating device, at least one of the two elements connected to the two-directional arrow in Fig. 1 is signaled. , data or information, etc. are not transmitted. Further, in another mist generating device, for at least one of the two elements connected by the two-directional arrows in Fig. 1, there is a case where only one element transmits a signal, data or information to the other element. .

The control unit 130 is an electronic circuit module composed of a microprocessor or a microcomputer. The control unit 130 is programmed (programmed) to control the operation of the mist generating device 100 in accordance with a computer executable command stored in the memory 140. Further, the control unit 130 receives a signal from the sensor 106 and obtains the above-described pressure or flow rate from the signal. Furthermore, the control unit 130 receives signals from the atomizing unit 104 and the battery 114, and obtains the temperature of the heater and/or the residual amount of the battery from the signal. Furthermore, the control unit 130 instructs the power control unit 135 to control the power supply to the atomizing unit 104 from the battery 114 so as to control the magnitude of at least one of voltage, current, and power over time. . The power supply control of the control unit 130 includes control for instructing the power control unit 135 to supply power.

The power control unit 135 controls the power supply from the battery 114 to the atomizing unit 104 so as to control the magnitude of at least one of voltage, current, and power over time. For example, in the power control unit 135, a switch (contactor), a DC/DC converter, or the like may be employed, which is controlled by pulse width modulation (PWM) or pulse frequency modulation (PFM, pulse). The frequency modulation control can control any one of voltage, current, and power supplied from the battery 114 to the atomizing unit 104. Further, the power control unit 135 may be integrated with at least one of the atomizing unit 104, the battery 114, and the control unit 130.

The memory 140 is a memory medium such as a read only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), or a flash memory. In addition to the computer-executable commands stored in the memory 140, the setting data required for the control of the mist generating device 100 can be stored. Further, the control unit 130 can store data such as the measured value of the suction sensor 106 in the memory 140.

Generally, the control unit 130 controls the power supply for heating one or both of the source of the mist source and the fragrance source at least in response to the detection result of the suction sensor 106 (that is, at least the heater supplied to the atomization unit 104). Power). Hereinafter, the operation of the control unit 130 will be described in detail.

2 The first exemplary action of the control unit 130

FIG. 2 is a flowchart 200 showing the first exemplary operation of the control unit 130.

2-1 Summary of Flowchart 200

First, the outline of the flowchart 200 will be described.

In step S202, the control unit 130 determines whether the measured value from the suction sensor 106 is higher than the first threshold Thre1. If the measured value is higher than the first threshold Thre1, the process proceeds to step S204, and otherwise returns to step S202.

In step S204, the control unit 130 activates the timer, and in step S206, the control unit 130 is configured to supply the heater from the power source to the atomizing unit 104 with the electric power P1.

In step S208, the control unit 130 determines whether or not the elapsed time of the timer has reached the predetermined time Δt1. If the elapsed time of the timer has not reached Δt1, the process proceeds to step S210, and if it has been reached, the process proceeds to step S216.

In step S210, the control unit 130 determines whether the measured value from the suction sensor 106 is higher than the second threshold Thre2 that is larger than the first threshold Thre1. If the measured value is higher than the second threshold Thre2, the process proceeds to step S212, and otherwise returns to step S208.

In step S212, the control unit 130 is configured to supply power from the power source to the heater of the atomizing unit 104 with the electric power P2 greater than P1.

In step S214, the control unit 130 determines whether or not the power supply stop condition has been satisfied. If the power supply stop condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S216, and otherwise returns to step S214.

In step S216, the control unit 130 stops the power supply.

2-2 Details of Flowchart 200

Hereinafter, the details of the operation and the like of the flowchart 200 will be described.

2-2-1 measured value

The measured values in step S202 and step S210 are not the values of the original signals from the absorbing sensor 106 in the illustrated operation, such as not the voltage value, but the pressure obtained from the value of the original signal. [Pa] or the value of the flow [m ³ /s], and it is intended to obtain a positive value when the suction occurs. In addition, the measured value may be a filter that is processed by a low-pass filter or the like, or smoothed by a simple average or a moving average. In addition, it goes without saying that the measured value can also use the value of the original signal from the suction sensor. In this regard, the following is the same in other exemplary operations. Further, the dimensionless pressure and flow (Dimension), for example, each can also be used [mmH ₂ O] or [L / min] of arbitrary units system.

2-2-2 threshold

The first threshold Thre1 and the second threshold Thre2 in steps S203 and S210 are detailed in reference to FIGS. 3A and 3B.

The 310 series shows the actual measured value over time from the suction sensor 106 when the suction did not occur. When the suction does not occur, the ideal measured value from the absorbing sensor 106 over time is zero and should be constant, but the actual measured value 310 contains a change from zero. This variation is caused by air vibration caused by a conversation sound of a person in the surrounding environment of the mist generating device 100 or a background noise generated by thermal disturbance in the circuit or the like. Further, in addition to the background noise, there is a change in the air pressure due to the surrounding environment of the mist generating device 100 or an impact applied to the mist generating device 100. Furthermore, when the MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical System) sensor is used as the absorbing sensor 106, the output value of the electrode plate vibrates until convergence, which also causes the background noise. . For preheating with good reactivity, the first threshold Thre1 can be set to pick up some background noise. For example, in FIG. 3A, a portion 311 of the measured value 310 slightly exceeds the first threshold Thre1. That is, it can be set as: Thre1-0~N _pmax (1), where N _pmax is the positive maximum value of the background noise over time.

The 320 series displays the actual measured value of the background noise at the time of the occurrence of the suction of the first threshold Thre1. The first threshold Thre1 is originally used as a value for detecting the degree of absorption. The second threshold Thre2 can be set so that the value of the noise is not picked up even if the suction of the degree occurs, that is, it can be set as: Thre1+N _pmax <Thre2 (2)

Here, in the special case of the formula (1), when Thre1-0=N _pmax (3) is considered in consideration of the following (3), the formula (2) is variably formed as follows.

Thre1+Thre1-0<Thre2

Thre1<Thre2-Thre1 (4)

(4) Formula display: as long as the difference between the second threshold Thre2 and the first threshold Thre1 is greater than the first threshold Thre1, it is not necessary to determine the background noise size, and the situation that the fog should be generated without preheating should be clearly distinguished, and The condition that causes fog to form. In other words, the first threshold Thre1 and the second threshold Thre2 are not misidentified, and the P1 and the measured value of the power supply amount belonging to the first threshold Thre1 and the second threshold Thr2 are greater than the second threshold Thr2. When the P2 of the power supply amount is set to an appropriate value, the fog generation can be started at a certain timing.

2-2-3 Power supply stop condition

In an example of the power supply stop condition in step S214, the measured value from the suction sensor 106 is lower than the third threshold Thre3 belonging to the second threshold value Thrre2 or more. The relationship between the third threshold Thre3, the second threshold Thrre2, and the first threshold Thre1 as described above will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3A and 3B.

As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the second threshold Thre2 can be set to be closer to the first threshold Thre1 than the third threshold Thr3. With this setting, since the generation of the mist can be started more quickly, the power supply can be stopped as soon as possible. Moreover, fogging can be performed by using a lesser sense of smear of the user.

Further, the second threshold value Thre2 may be set to be closer to the third threshold value Thre3 than the first threshold value Thre1 or equal to the third threshold value Thre3, in a manner different from the third and third FIG. 3B. With this setting, even if the power supply stop condition is set to a simple condition in which the measured value is equal to or less than the third threshold value Thrre3, if the measured value is gradually increased, the measured value is just started when step S214 is started. The possibility of being below the third threshold value Thrre3 is reduced, and the forced end of the fog generation can be easily avoided.

2-2-4 Power and Power

In steps S206 and S212, the power source is intended to be composed of at least the battery 114 and the power control unit 135. In this regard, the same is true for the other exemplary operations below.

Further, in steps S206 and S212, the electric power supplied to the heater may be supplied as it is constant over time or may vary with time, but the supply amount per unit time is constant. In the illustrated operation, the values of the powers P1 and P2 are intended to mean the amount of power (energy) per unit time. However, the length of the unit time is intended to mean any length of 1 s. For example, when PWM is used for power supply, it can be the length of one cycle of PWM. In addition, when the unit time length is not 1 s, the physical quantities of the electric power P1 and P2 are not "electric power", but it is conveniently referred to as "electric power". In this regard, the same is true for the other exemplary operations below.

The powers P1 and P2 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Fig. 4 is a graph showing the change of the measured value 410 (solid line) of the sensor 106 over time (hereinafter, also referred to as "aspiration curve" or "measurement value" The change with time lapse of the electric power 420 (dashed line) supplied to the heater of the atomizing unit 104.

Fig. 4 shows that the power supply of the power P1 is started when the measured value 410 is higher than the first threshold Thre1, and the measured value 410 is higher than the second before the predetermined time Δt1 elapses from the start of the power supply of the power P1. The threshold Thre2, so that the power supply P2 is started when the measured value 410 is higher than the second threshold Thre2, and the power supply is stopped when the measured value 410 is lower than the third threshold Thre3. Further, the determination at time t1 corresponds to the determination of step S202 in the flowchart of Fig. 2; the determination at time t2 corresponds to the determination of step S210 in the flowchart of Fig. 2; the determination at time t3 is It corresponds to the determination of step S214 in the flowchart of Fig. 2; the predetermined time Δt1 corresponds to Δt1 of step S208 in the flowchart of Fig. 2 .

In addition, please note that the suction volume change curve shown in Fig. 4 is an exemplification for the sake of explanation. The control unit 130 can control the power supply according to the following suction amount variation curve, that is, according to the suction amount variation curve according to the measurement value obtained in one power supply period during a certain period, according to a certain number of times The average suction amount curve of the measured values obtained during the period, the suction amount curve according to the regression analysis of the measured values obtained in a certain plurality of times, and the like. Exceptionally, the "power supply cycle" includes a period from the start of power supply to the stop of the power supply, or may be a period from zero or higher than a predetermined minimum value to zero or below a predetermined minimum value, or A period of a predetermined period of time is added to one or both of the parties before and after the aforementioned period. The period from the left end to the right end of the time axis of the graph shown in Fig. 4 is an example of the "power supply period". In this regard, the same is true for the other exemplary operations below.

The power P1 is supplied to the supplier during a period in which the measured value 410 is greater than the first threshold Thre1 and the second threshold Thre2. When the period is preheated by the heater as the atomizing unit 104, the electric power P1 must satisfy the following formula (5).

_{J atomize / △ t1> P1 /} △ minimum energy _unit (5) wherein, J _atomize based atomizing unit 104 generates a manipulation of the atomization t. J _atomize may be theoretically or experimentally determined depending on the composition constituting the source of fog and / or the heater of the atomization unit 104. In addition, Δt _unit is a unit time length, and when the unit time length is 1 s, "/△t _unit " can be omitted. In addition, J _atomize does not necessarily have to be a fixed value, and may vary depending on conditions or other variables. As an example, the control unit 130 may correct the J _{atomize in} accordance with the residual amount of the mist source.

The power P2 is supplied when the measured value 410 is equal to or greater than the second threshold Thre2, and is used to atomize the generated electric power in the atomizing unit 104. Therefore, the electric power P2 is preferably not adversely affected by the atomizing portion 104, for example, in a limit that does not cause a failure of the heater due to overheating, as large as possible, and at least The following conditions.

P2>P1 (6)

Further, the electric power P1 can be set as large as possible as long as the formula (5) is satisfied, whereby the reservation period Δt1 can be reduced. Therefore, the power P1 belonging to the zero value <P1 < P2 can be set to a non-zero value and closer to the P2.

2-2-5 Process that can be derived from flowchart 200

A series of steps included in the flowchart 200 is such that the amount of power supplied from the power source when the measured value of the absorbing sensor 106 is greater than the first threshold Thre1 and less than the second threshold Thre2 is set to a predetermined value (power P1 × predetermined) An example of the processing of time Δt1).

According to the foregoing processing, when the power supply amount from the power source is set to be the first value when the measured value from the suction sensor 106 is greater than the first threshold Thre1 and the second threshold Thr2, the first value is It must be below the predetermined value, so that the power supply can be controlled in such a manner that the amount of power supply when the measured value is greater than the second threshold Thre2 is greater than the first value. Therefore, according to such processing, for example, even if the first threshold Thre1 is set such that the influence of background noise is not intended to cause the measured value to frequently exceed the value, unnecessary power consumption or consumption of the mist source can be suppressed.

The predetermined value may be set to a power supply amount that does not reach the start of the generation of the mist in the atomizing unit 104. By using the value as described above, the atomization in the atomizing unit 104 is not generated by the amount of power supplied from the first value, but the warming up of the heater of the atomizing unit 104 can be performed. By preheating, the consumption of the unnecessary mist source is not generated, and the influence on the surroundings due to the generation of the unwanted mist is not caused, and the generation of the desired mist can be started with good responsiveness. In other respects, at least one of the electric power for applying the first amount of electric power or the electric energy amount P1 per unit time and the predetermined time Δt1 may be set such that the first value is to start generating mist from the mist source. The amount of power supply is below. Further, the predetermined time Δt1 may be set between a predetermined upper limit and a lower limit. An example of the upper limit of the predetermined time Δt1 is 500 msec, 300 msec, 100 msec, or the like. On the other hand, an example of the lower limit of the predetermined time Δt1 is 10 msec, 30 msec, or the like.

A series of steps included in the flowchart 200 also has a measured value from the first threshold Thre1 exceeding or the power supply from the power P1, and the measured value is not greater than the second threshold Thre2 within the predetermined time Δt1 An example of the process of stopping the power supply. By doing so, even if the first threshold Thre1 associated with the start of energization is set to a peak value that picks up noise, since there is almost no situation in which power is constantly supplied due to noise, it can be avoided. The power storage capacity is reduced.

2-3 Variations of Flowchart 200

Further, a modification of the flowchart 200 will be described.

As described above, in terms of the suction sensor 106, both a pressure or flow sensor and an operation button can be employed. In the case of the suction sensor 106, when the operation button is also provided, the step S202 may not determine whether the measurement value is higher than the first threshold Thre1, and determine whether the operation button is pressed.

Moreover, step S206 may be performed before step S204, or step S204 and step S206 may be performed simultaneously (in parallel).

Another example of the power-on stop condition at step S214 is that the measured value from the sniffer sensor 106 is below the third threshold Thre3 after the power source is powered a second value. The second value is the minimum power supply from the power source when the equivalent measured value exceeds the second threshold Thre2, and may be set to be larger than the first value of the power supply amount before the measured value exceeds the second threshold Thre2. In this case, the amount of power supply before the measured value exceeds the second threshold Thre2 is less than the second value.

Furthermore, in the flowchart 200, the step S204 can be eliminated, and the step S208 can be formed to determine whether the extended power supply amount in the time point of the step is equal to or less than the reserved value. The series of steps included in the modified flowchart 200 is such that when the measured value of the suction sensor 106 is greater than the first threshold Thre1 and the second threshold Thre2 or less, the supply from the power source is set to the maximum. Another example of the processing of the value (electric power P1 × predetermined time Δt1). In addition, please note that this treatment is not limited to the two examples shown above.

3 second exemplary action of the control unit 130

FIG. 5A is a flowchart 500 showing the second exemplary operation of the control unit 130.

3-1 Summary of Flowchart 500

First, the outline of the flowchart 500 will be described.

In step S502, the control unit 130 determines whether the first condition has been satisfied. When the first condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S504, and otherwise returns to step S502. In step S504, the control unit 130 increases the value of the electric power to be supplied to the heater of the atomizing unit 104 (the amount of electric power per unit time as described above, hereinafter referred to as "unit power supply amount").

In step S506, the control unit 130 determines whether the second condition has been satisfied. When the second condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S508, and otherwise returns to step S506. In step S508, the control unit 130 determines whether the third condition has been satisfied. When the third condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S510, and otherwise returns to step 506. In step S510, the control unit 130 decreases the unit power supply amount.

In step S512, the control unit 130 determines whether or not the fourth condition has been satisfied. When the fourth condition is satisfied, the control unit 130 proceeds to step S514 where the unit power supply amount is increased, and otherwise ends the flowchart 500.

3-2 Details of Flowchart 500

Hereinafter, the details of the operation and the like of the flowchart 500 will be described.

3-2-1 First condition

The first condition in step S502 may be that the measured value from the snatch sensor 106 is higher than the first threshold Thre1 or the second threshold Thre2.

3-2-2 second condition

The second condition in step S506 may be that the measured value from the snatch sensor 106 is lower than the third threshold Thre3. The third threshold Thrre3 can be updated.

In the first example of the updating means of the third threshold Thre3, the control unit 130 may calculate and memorize the maximum value of the measured value in advance or during the period from the start of power supply to the stop of the power supply, and according to the calculation The plurality of maximum values are output, and the third threshold Thrre3 is updated. More specifically, the control unit 130 may update the third threshold Thre3 based on the average value v _{max — ave} derived from the calculated plurality of maximum values. The following shows an example of a simple average calculation.

In addition, an example of a weighted average calculation is shown below.

In the equations (7) and (8), N is the number of periods in which the maximum value is calculated, and v _max (i) is the maximum value of the i-th period (the larger the value of i, the newer). The above-described average calculation is useful in the case where the mist generating device 100 is used for a long period of time. Specifically, according to the weighted average calculation, a larger weight is assigned to the maximum value calculated from the start of the power supply to the start of the power supply stop, so that the mist generating device 100 can be used for a long period of time. The change in the amount of suction curve.

An example of calculating an equation for updating the value of the third threshold Thre3 is shown below.

Thre3=v _{max_ave} ×α (9) wherein α is a value greater than zero and equal to or less than 1, and preferably the third threshold Thre3 is greater than the second threshold Thre2.

In the second example of the updating means of the third threshold Thre3, the control unit 130 can memorize the change of the measured value, that is, the memory amount curve, for each period from the start of the power supply to the stop or the power supply period, and The third threshold Thre3 is updated by a change in the plurality of measured values of the memory. In particular, the third threshold Thrre3 may be based on the duration of the change from the measured value (eg, the measured value is from a high zero crossing or a predetermined small value to a length that returns zero or falls below a predetermined small value). The average value Δt _{duration_ave is} updated by subtracting the value after the predetermined value Δt2. An example of calculating an equation for updating the value of the third threshold Thre3 is shown below.

Thre3 = v (Δt _{duration_ave} - Δt2) Here, referring to Fig. 6A, v(t) is a function of the suction amount change curve 610, and Δt _{duration_ave} and Δt2 are equivalent to the time shown in the figure. In addition, please note that the suction amount change curve shown in Fig. 6A is intended to mean the average of the measured values obtained in a certain number of times, but is exemplified for the sake of explanation.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the duration of the measured value is derived, the length from the high zero-crossing or a predetermined small value to the return to zero or less than a predetermined small value is used. It is also possible to use instead of continuously reducing the length below zero or a predetermined small value. In addition, it is also possible to use the time differential value of the measured value in conjunction with the above.

3-2-3 Comparison of the first condition and the second condition

When the heat capacity of the wick 112 is large, the control unit 130 preferably sets the timing for increasing the unit power supply amount and the timing for reducing the unit power supply amount in order to generate mist for the user's suction and sensation. That is, when considering an ideal user amount curve that continuously increases from zero to the maximum value and then continuously decreases to zero, the first threshold Thre1 of the first condition in step S502 of FIG. 5A is used. Or the second threshold Thre2 is preferably a value smaller than the third threshold Thre3 using the second condition in step S506 of FIG. 5A.

However, when the third condition described later is not used, and the control unit 130 increases or decreases the unit power supply amount using only the first condition and the second condition, the following deletion may occur. The first threshold Thre1 or the second threshold Thrre2 used in the first condition is smaller than the third threshold Thre3 used in the second condition, so the second condition is satisfied immediately after the first condition is satisfied, and the second condition is not borrowed. The unit power supply amount is directly reduced in the state in which the mist is generated by the increased unit power supply amount. More specifically, the measurement value higher than the first threshold Thre1 or the second threshold Thre2 using the first condition in step S502 is judged whether it is lower than the third threshold Thre3 in step S506. If the measured value is an ideally continuously changing point and the control period and/or the calculation speed of the control unit 130, the measurement immediately after the first threshold Thre1 or the second threshold Thr2 is less than the third threshold. The possibility is high.

Assuming that the user's quantitative curve changes as desired, the maximum value of the user's quantitative curve is synonymous with the maximum value. Therefore, for example, the change of the measured value is calculated in the user's quantitative curve of real time change, as long as After the measured value reaches the maximum value (maximum value), it is easy to solve the above-mentioned missing if it is judged whether the measured value is lower than the third threshold. However, there is a large personal difference in the actual user volume curve. In addition, there are mixed background noises in the measured values described in Figures 3A and 3B, resulting in a plurality of background noises. The maximum value cannot solve the above missing. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the third condition for solving the above-described missing is introduced.

3-2-4 third condition

The third condition in step S508 is a condition different from the first condition and the second condition. Therefore, the third condition may be any condition that is not satisfied at the same time as the first condition. According to such a third condition, it is possible to suppress a situation in which the first condition is satisfied and the unit power supply amount is decreased immediately after the increase. Moreover, the third condition may be any condition that can be satisfied after the second condition (in other words, the second condition is satisfied first than the third condition). According to such a third condition, even if the measured value from the suction sensor 106 is equal to or less than the third threshold Thre3, the unit power supply amount is not immediately reduced, and power supply can be continued.

3-2-4-1 Third condition based on measured value

The third condition may be a condition based on the measured value from the suction sensor 106. According to such a third condition, while taking advantage of the suction strength, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the unit power supply amount is decreased immediately after the unit power supply amount is increased.

Specifically, the first example of the third condition is a condition based on the time differentiation of the measured value. According to such a condition, the change in the intensity of the suction is also considered, whereby it is judged whether or not the unit power supply amount is reduced along the feeling of the user. In more detail, the third condition may be a condition that the time differential of the measured value is zero or less than the fourth threshold Thre4 of zero. According to such a condition, the unit power supply amount does not decrease between the continuous increase of the suction intensity.

In addition, as described above, background noise is mixed in the measured values. Therefore, strictly speaking, even if the inhalation intensity continues to increase, the time differential of the measured value will have a possibility of being less than zero. By setting the third condition to: the time differential of the measured value belongs to a condition below the fourth threshold Thre4 less than zero, so that even if the time differential of the measured value instantaneously becomes negative, there is no unit power supply The amount of reduction. However, if the absolute value of the fourth threshold Thre4 is set too large, the inhalation weakness will not be recognized and the suction will be close to the end of the suction. Therefore, in order to further improve the accuracy, the fourth threshold Thrre4 may also be a value set in consideration of the background noise size.

When the background noise size is considered, the fixed value considering the background noise size may be set to the fourth threshold Thre4 and stored in the memory 140 when the mist generating device 100 is manufactured. Alternatively, before the flowchart 500 is executed, the time variation of the background noise may be continuously memorized in the form of a calibration and the fourth threshold Thre4 may be set according to the maximum value or the average value derived from the time variation.

In the present embodiment, the third condition is a condition in which the time differential of the measured value belongs to zero or less than the fourth threshold Thre4 of zero. Alternatively, it may be replaced by: in the third condition, a condition that continuously satisfies the point at which the time differential of the measured value is zero or less than the fourth threshold Thre4 of zero within a predetermined time. This is because if the background noise changes as in the case of Fig. 3A or Fig. 3B, the time differential of the measured value does not continue to be zero or less than the fourth threshold Thre4 of zero between the continuous increase of the suction intensity.

The second example of the third condition is a condition that is lower than the second threshold Thre2 after the fifth threshold Thre5 exceeding the second threshold Thre2. According to such a condition, the fifth threshold Thre5 is set to a value near the virtual maximum value, whereby the unit power supply amount does not decrease at least up to the maximum value.

The fifth threshold Thrre5 can be updated.

With respect to the updating means of the fifth threshold Thre5, the manufacturing unit 130 may calculate and memorize the maximum value of the measured value in advance or during the period from the start of power supply to the stop of the power supply, and based on the calculated plurality of The maximum value is updated with the fifth threshold Thrre5. More specifically, the control unit 130 may update the fifth threshold Thre5 based on the average of the calculated plurality of maximum values. The average calculation for obtaining the average value is related to the update of the third threshold Thre3, and the above-described average calculation is used. To update the value of the fifth threshold Thre5, it can be obtained as follows.

Thre5=v _{max_ave −Δv1} (10) where _Δv1 is a given value of zero or more. By updating the fifth threshold Thre5, an appropriate larger value is set for the fifth threshold Thre5, and the possibility that the amount of power supply is reduced in an inappropriate timing unit is reduced.

In the second example of the updating means of the fifth threshold Thre5, the control unit 130 may update the third threshold Thre3 first and update the fifth threshold Thre5 so as to become the updated third threshold Thre3 or more. The following shows an example of calculating an equation for updating the value of the fifth threshold Thre5.

Thre5=Thre3+Δv2 (11) where Δv2 is a given value of zero or more.

3-2-4-2 According to the third condition during the non-inductive period

The third condition can also utilize the non-sensing period. That is, the third example of the third condition is a condition that a predetermined period of insensitivity Δt _dead has elapsed since the first condition is satisfied. According to the third condition as described above, the unit power supply amount is not reduced at least until the non-sensing period elapses, so that it is possible to suppress a situation in which the unit power supply amount is increased immediately after the unit power supply amount is increased.

Δt _dead can be updated during the non-inductive period. For example, the control unit 130 calculates, for each power supply cycle, a first required time from the satisfaction of the condition until the measured value reaches a maximum value, and a period from the satisfaction of the first condition to the return of the first condition. At least one of the required time, and the non-sensing period Δt _dead may be updated based on at least one of the plurality of first required times and the plurality of second required times.

More specifically, the control unit 130 may update the non-inductance period Δt _dead based on at least one of the average of the plurality of first required times and the average of the plurality of second required times. The following shows an example of a simple average calculation.

In addition, an example of weighted average dispersion is shown below.

In equations (12) and (13), N is the number of periods during which the first required time or the second required time is calculated, and Δt(i) is the first required period or second of the i-th period. The required period (the greater the value of i, the more new it is.). The average calculation as described above is useful in the case where the mist generating device 100 is used for a long period of time. Specifically, it is calculated based on the weighted average calculation for the period from the start of the power supply to the start of the power supply stop. The first required period or the second required period is assigned a larger weight, so that it is possible to correspond to a change in the suction amount change curve when the mist generating device 100 is used for a long period of time.

The following shows three examples of the equation for finding the value of Δt _dead to be updated during the non-inductive period.

Here, for the relationship between the variables in the above formula, please refer to FIG. 6B. In particular, the t _{over_Thre1_ave} is measured from a high zero crossing or a predetermined small value to an average value that satisfies the first condition. Therefore, t _{max — ave —} t _{over — Thre1 — ave} is equivalent to the average value of the aforementioned first required time. t _{under_Thre1_ave is the average} value from the high zero crossing or the predetermined small value to the return of the first condition that does not satisfy the first condition. Therefore, t _{under_Thre1_ave} -t _{over_Thre1_ave} is equivalent to the average value of the aforementioned second required time. Δt3, Δt4, and Δt5 are given values of zero or more, and it is preferable to set the value shown by 640 in Fig. 6B to the third threshold Thre3. By updating the non-inductive period Δtdead, a value of an appropriate magnitude is set for the non-inductive period Δtdead, and the possibility that the power supply amount is reduced in an unexpected timing unit is reduced.

3-2-4-3 Other third conditions

The fourth example of the third condition is a condition in which the third condition is determined and a predetermined time or more elapses from when the measured value output until the time point becomes maximum.

3-2-4-4 Selection of the third condition

The third condition can be selected by a plurality of third conditions. Figure 7 is a graph showing a wide variety of pumping volume curves. According to Fig. 7, it is known that if it is suitable for the third condition, the curve varies with each pumping amount. For example, for the pumping amount change curve indicated by 710, since there is a maximum value before reaching the maximum value, in other words, the time of the measured value is divided into a negative value before reaching the maximum value, and therefore, the third condition is adopted. The case of the differential value (first case) is difficult to use. Further, for the suction amount variation curve indicated by 720, the measurement value is generally small, so in the third condition, the case where a plurality of threshold values are used (the second example) is difficult to make the plurality of threshold values significant to each other. Differences are difficult to use. Further, in the pumping amount change curve indicated by 730, it takes time to reach the maximum value. Therefore, in the third condition, the case where the non-inductive period is used (the third example) is difficult to use. Therefore, the control unit 130 can also execute the selection mode by selecting the third condition from the third condition group having a plurality of third conditions. Specifically, the control unit 130 stores the measured value of the absorbing sensor 106, and can select the third condition group according to the measured value of the memory, for example, according to the suction amount curve based on the measured value of the memory. Three conditions.

Figure 8 shows an exemplary method 800 for selecting a third condition from a third condition group. Further, in Fig. 8, the third condition included in the third condition group is assumed to be three of the third conditions A, B, and C, but the third condition group may include any number of third conditions of two or more.

In step S810, the control unit 130 determines whether or not the exclusion condition of the third condition A has been satisfied. The exclusion condition of the third condition A may be a condition having a time value of a maximum value or the like according to the measured value of the memory. When the exclusion condition of the third condition A is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S815, and the third condition A is excluded from the candidate and proceeds to step S820. When the exclusion condition of the third condition A is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S820, so in this case, the third condition A is not discharged outside the candidate.

Steps S820 and S830 are each determined for the third conditions B and C which are different from the third condition A, and are the steps corresponding to step S810. The exclusion condition of the third condition B may be a condition that the measurement value is smaller than the maximum value of the measurement value. Further, the exclusion condition of the third condition C may be a condition that the time taken to reach the maximum value and the duration of the change based on the measured value. In step S825 and step S835, each of the third conditions B and C which are different from the third condition A is excluded from the candidate, and is a step corresponding to step S815.

In step S840, the control unit 130 selects the third condition from the third condition of the remaining candidates. However, when a plurality of candidates are left, a third condition can be selected from the remaining candidates. Further, when there is no remaining candidate, the control unit 130 may select any third condition included in the third condition group. In the means for causing the control unit 130 to select one or more of the plurality of third conditions, random selection, selection based on a predetermined priority order, user selection, and the like are conceivable. Further, the mist generating device 100 may have an input means (not shown) for accepting user selection. Further, the mist generating device 100 may have a communication means (not shown) for connecting to a computer such as a smart phone or the like by WiFi or Bluetooth, and may receive a user's selection from the aforementioned computer.

In step S850, the control unit 130 acquires the selected third condition. The acquisition of the selected third condition includes obtaining a program according to an algorithm for determining the condition. One or more third conditions in the third condition group that are likely to be acquired may also be memorized in advance in the memory 140, or may be obtained from the outside, for example, from a smart phone or a computer as described above, or via the above communication. The means to download from the Internet (download). When the third condition is obtained from the outside or the Internet, it is not necessary to record all of the third conditions included in the third condition group in the memory 140, so that the following advantages can be obtained: the memory 140 for other purposes can be secured. The advantage of the space capacity is that the cost of the mist generating device 100 can be reduced without the need to mount the high-capacity memory 140, and the mist generating device 100 can be miniaturized without having to mount the large-sized memory 140.

In step S860, the control unit 130 itself is configured to determine whether the selected third condition has been satisfied.

3-2-5 Fourth condition

The fourth condition in step S512 may be a condition that the time differential from the measured value of the suction sensor 106 exceeds zero during the predetermined reset period since the second condition and the third condition are satisfied. According to the fourth condition as described above, the unit power supply amount can be immediately increased when the unit power supply amount is caused by the noise reduction or the slight decrease in the suction strength, so that the usability of the mist generating device 100 is improved.

3-2-6 Increase in power supply per unit

The increase of the unit power supply amount in step S504 may be an increase in the power supply amount from a certain value to a unit of a certain size. In addition, the increase may also be a phased manner. For example, the first unit power supply amount from the zero value, and the second unit power supply amount from the first unit power supply amount to the first unit power supply amount may be The unit power supply is changed stepwise.

The increase of the unit power supply amount in step S514 may be an increase in the unit power supply amount of the magnitude increased in step S504 from the zero value.

3-2-7 Reduction of unit power supply

In step S510, the reduction of the unit power supply amount may be reduced from a unit power amount of a certain size to a zero value.

3-3 Modification of Flowchart 500

Further, a modification of the flowchart 500 will be described.

Step S508 may also be performed before step S506. Step S506 and step S508 may also be performed simultaneously (in parallel).

Further, step S508 is variably formed such that when the third condition is not satisfied within the predetermined determination period from the satisfaction of the first condition, the process proceeds to step S510. According to the above aspect, even if the third condition is not satisfied, the unit power supply amount can be reduced, and it is possible to prevent the power supply from being stopped.

Steps S504 to S510, each of which may also be the steps of steps S504' to S510' as shown in Fig. 5B. That is, the control unit 130 may determine whether the third condition has been satisfied in step S508' after the unit power supply amount is increased in step S504'. When the third condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S506', and otherwise returns to step S508'. Furthermore, the control unit 130 may determine whether the second condition has been satisfied in step S506', and if the second condition is not satisfied, proceed to step S510' and reduce the unit power supply amount, and return to the case other than the foregoing. Step S506'. According to the modification shown in FIG. 5B, when the second condition is satisfied after the third condition that is different from the first condition and the second condition is satisfied, the control unit 130 reduces the unit power supply amount.

4 third exemplary operation of the control unit 130

FIG. 9 is a flow chart 900 showing the third exemplary operation of the control unit 130.

4-1 Summary of Flowchart 900

First, the outline of the flowchart 900 will be described.

In step S902, the control unit 130 determines whether or not the fifth condition has been satisfied. When the fifth condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S904, and otherwise returns to step S902. In step S904, the control unit 130 increases the unit power supply amount.

In step S906, the control unit 130 determines whether or not the following sixth condition has been satisfied: the fifth condition is not satisfied during the predetermined adjustment period since it is satisfied. When the sixth condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S908, and otherwise returns to step S906. In step S908, the control unit 130 decreases the unit power supply amount.

4-2 Details of Flowchart 900

Hereinafter, the details of the operation and the like of the flowchart 900 will be described.

An example of the fifth condition in step S902 is the first condition described above, and an example of the sixth condition in step S906 is the condition according to the non-sensing period described above in the third condition. Further, the predetermined adjustment period in step S906 is preferably performed by the control period of the control unit 130 (one step per control cycle). According to the sixth condition as described above, it is possible to prevent a state in which the condition that the unit power supply amount is to be reduced is satisfied and the power supply can never be substantially supplied, just after the condition for increasing the unit power supply amount is satisfied.

Steps S904 and S908 respectively correspond to steps S504 and S510 of flowchart 500.

5 fourth example action of the control unit 130

FIG. 10 is a flowchart 1000 showing the fourth exemplary operation of the control unit 130.

5-1 Summary of Flowchart 1000

First, the outline of the flowchart 1000 will be described.

In step S1002, the control unit 130 determines whether or not one or more of the conditions included in the first condition group are satisfied. If the one or more conditions are all satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1004, and otherwise returns to step S1002. In step S1004, the control unit 130 increases the unit power supply amount.

In step S1006, the control unit 130 determines whether or not all of the conditions included in the second condition group are satisfied. If the one or more conditions are all satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1008, and otherwise returns to step S1006. In step S1008, the control unit 130 decreases the unit power supply amount.

5-2 Flowchart 1000 Details

Hereinafter, the details of the operation and the like of the flowchart 1000 will be described.

The condition contained in the first condition group may be set to be less than the condition contained in the second condition group. As described above, it is difficult to satisfy the condition that the unit power supply amount is reduced, and the condition for increasing the unit power supply amount is difficult to satisfy, so that it is difficult to cause a decrease in the unit power supply amount.

In more detail, the first condition group and the second condition group may each include at least one condition related to the common variable. By the means as described above, it is possible to ensure an increase in the amount of power supplied per unit. For example, the common variable system can be based on the measured value of the suction sensor 106, and can be configured to reflect the power supply control of the user's intention as described above. In addition, the condition related to the common variable may be such that the absolute value of the common variable is greater than or equal to a certain threshold, greater than a certain threshold, less than a certain threshold, or less than a certain threshold, and may be included in the first condition group. The threshold in the condition associated with the common variable is not the same as the threshold in the condition associated with the common variable included in the second condition group. At this time, the threshold of the former may be smaller than the threshold of the latter. By the above-described manner, the timing until the unit power supply amount is increased from the increase to the decrease can be advanced.

Further, an example in which one or more conditions are included in the first condition group is the first condition described above, and an example in which one or more conditions are included in the second condition group is the second condition and the third condition described above. Further, steps S1004 and S1008 correspond to steps S504 and S510 of the flowchart 500, respectively. Further, the condition of one or more of the first condition groups is not limited to the first condition described above, and other conditions may be used instead of or in addition to the first condition. Similarly, the condition that one or more conditions are included in the second condition group is not limited to the above-described second condition and third condition, and other conditions may be substituted for or added to the conditions.

6 fifth example operation of the control unit 130

Fig. 11 is a flow chart 1100 showing a fifth exemplary operation of the control unit 130.

6-1 Summary of Flowchart 1100

First, the outline of the flowchart 1100 will be described.

In step S1102, the control unit 130 determines whether or not the seventh condition has been satisfied. When the seventh condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1104, and otherwise returns to step S1102. In step S1104, the control unit 130 increases the unit power supply amount.

In step 1106, the control unit 130 determines whether or not the eighth condition which is stricter than the seventh condition has been satisfied. When the eighth condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1108, and otherwise returns to step S1106. In step S1108, the control unit 130 decreases the unit power supply amount.

6-2 Details of Flowchart 1100

The seventh condition in step S1102 may be a condition that is a necessary condition of the eighth condition in step S1106, but is not a sufficient condition. In other respects, the seventh condition is an example of the first condition described above, and one of the eighth conditions may combine the second condition and the third condition described above. According to the eighth condition as described above, in order to satisfy the condition that the complicated condition of combining the second condition and the third condition must be satisfied, the condition for reducing the unit power supply amount is more difficult to satisfy the condition that the unit power supply amount is increased. It is difficult to cause a reduction in the amount of power supplied to the unit. The difference between the seventh condition and the severity of the eighth condition is not to be construed as being limited to the above. For example, if it is a condition that the probability of satisfying the eighth condition is lower than the seventh condition, then the eighth condition is more severe than the seventh condition. In addition, for example, if the seventh condition is satisfied but the fashion does not satisfy the eighth condition, then the eighth condition is more severe than the seventh condition.

Steps S1104 and S1108 are respectively equivalent to steps S504 and S510 of flowchart 500.

7 The sixth exemplary operation of the control unit 130

Fig. 12 is a flowchart 1200 showing a sixth exemplary operation of the control unit 130.

7-1 Summary of Flowchart 1200

First, the outline of the flowchart 1200 will be described.

In step S1202, the control unit 130 acquires the measured value of the suction sensor 106 belonging to the measurement value indicating the first physical quantity for power supply control. In step S1204, the control unit 130 memorizes a change indicating the measured value of the first physical quantity, that is, a memory amount change curve. In step S1206, the control unit 130 controls the first difference from the first physical quantity based on at least a part of the measured value indicating the acquired first physical quantity and the measured quantity indicating the measured first physical quantity. Two physical quantities to control the power supply. As an example of the second physical quantity, a current value, a voltage value, a current value, and the like regarding the power supply are cited.

7-2 Details of Flowchart 1200

Hereinafter, the details of the operation and the like of the flowchart 1200 will be described.

7-2-1 The memory of the quantitative curve of the measured value

An example of the quantity change curve indicating the measured value of the first physical quantity for power supply control in the memory in step S1204 is stored in the memory 140: the measured value indicating the first physical quantity acquired in step S1202, and the acquisition indicating Both of the moments of the measured value of a physical quantity. Please note that at least step S1202 is to be executed multiple times. Further, the control unit 130 can store a quantity change curve indicating the measured value of the first physical quantity for each power supply period including the period from the start of power supply to the stop of power supply. That is, the control unit 130 can memorize the magnitude curve of the measured value corresponding to the power supply period.

7-2-2 Power supply control based on the quantitative curve of the measured value of memory

The control unit 130 can obtain one or both of the first quantity change curve and the second quantity change curve, and the first quantity change curve is one of a plurality of power supply cycles in the past including the period from the start of the power supply to the stop of the power supply. The period corresponds to a quantity change curve indicating a measured value of the first physical quantity for controlling the power supply, and the second quantity change curve is a measured quantity indicating the first physical quantity derived from the average of the plurality of first quantity change curves The amount of change curve. Here, the control unit 130 controls at least one of the stop and the continuation of the power supply based on at least one of the first amount change curve and the second amount change curve.

7-2-3 Example of power supply control from the first point of view

The control unit 130 derives a first required time required for the measurement value of the first physical quantity for power supply control from the start to the end of the change based on at least one of the first quantity change curve and the second quantity change curve. The start of the change indicating the measured value of the first physical quantity may be when the measured value of the first physical quantity is zero or higher than a predetermined small value. The end of the change indicating the measured value of the first physical quantity may be when the measured value indicating the first physical quantity becomes zero or lower than a predetermined small value after the start of the change indicating the measured value of the first physical quantity. The control unit 130 can control the power supply by stopping the power supply at a timing earlier than the first required time. In other words, the control unit 130 can control the power supply so that the power supply continues for a shorter time than the first required time.

Alternatively, the control unit 130 may derive a second required time required to indicate that the measured value of the first physical quantity changes from the start of the change to the maximum value according to at least one of the first quantity change curve and the second quantity change curve. . The control unit 130 can control the power supply by stopping the power supply at a timing later than the second required time. In other words, the control unit 130 can control the power supply in such a manner that the power supply continues for a longer period of time than the second required time.

Further, the control unit 130 may derive both the first required time and the second required time. The control unit 130 may control the power supply by stopping the power supply at a timing earlier than the first required time and later than the second required time. In other words, the control unit 130 can control the power supply in such a manner that the power supply continues for a time shorter than the first required time and longer than the second required time.

7-2-4 Example of power supply control from the second point of view

The control unit 130 may be configured to be capable of executing a plurality of algorithms for setting the timing of the power supply stop or the time period during which the power supply is continued, based on a plurality of types of feature points in the first quantity change curve or the second quantity change curve. Here, for the first feature points belonging to one of the plurality of feature points, the plurality of first feature points may be derived from the plurality of first quantity variation curves or the plurality of second quantity variation curves, so the control unit 130 may be based on the plurality of The deviation of the first feature point performs one of the first algorithm according to the first feature point and the second algorithm according to the second feature point of another of the feature points belonging to the plural type. The deviation of the feature point may be: a deviation indicating a measured value of the first physical quantity in the feature point, or an arbitrary time, for example, a feature point based on a time at which the change of the measured value of the first physical quantity starts The moment, that is, the deviation of the measurement timing of the measured value in the feature point.

More specifically, the control unit 130 may execute the first algorithm when the value of the deviation of the plurality of first feature points is equal to or less than the threshold value. The value of the deviation of the complex number is the average value (average deviation) of the absolute values of the plurality of deviations, the average value (distribution) of the square of the complex deviations, and the square root of the average of the squares of the plurality of deviations (standard deviation) ).

An example of one of the plurality of characteristic points is the point at which the first quantity curve or the second quantity curve ends, that is, the end point. Another example of one of the plurality of types of feature points is a point in the first quantity change curve or the second quantity change curve indicating that the measured value of the first physical quantity becomes the largest. The measurement timing indicating the measured value (maximum value) of the first physical quantity among the characteristic points of the latter may obtain more values than the first physical quantity (zero or small value) among the former characteristic points. The value obtained by the measurement timing. Moreover, the measurement timing indicating the measured value of the first physical quantity in the feature points of the latter may be later than the measurement timing indicating the first physical quantity measurement value in the feature points of the former. Furthermore, the feature points of the former will exist later in the time series than the feature points of the latter.

In addition, when the first feature point adopts an end point in the first quantity change curve or the second quantity change curve, and the second feature point adopts a point in the first quantity change curve or the second quantity change curve indicating that the first physical quantity is the largest value When the measured value of the first feature point is smaller than the measured value of the second feature point. In addition, in the nature of each feature point, in the first quantity curve or the second quantity curve, the point of the first feature point can be met (the point in the power supply cycle is zero or a small value below the point. Usually there are plural numbers .) usually more than the point that can meet the second characteristic point (the point in the power supply cycle is the largest value. Most of them are only one point, but there are multiple numbers when the maximum measurement value is continuously obtained). In other words, in the first quantity curve or the second amount curve, usually the first feature point is more difficult to determine than the second feature point.

7-2-5 Example of power supply control from the third point of view

The control unit 130 can acquire the timing at which the current power supply is stopped. The timing of stopping the current power supply may be a power supply stop timing derived from the first amount curve or the second amount curve in the past or memorized in the memory 140. Here, the control unit 130 can control the power supply according to the timing at which the current power supply is stopped, when the timing of stopping the power supply derived from the first quantity change curve or the second quantity change curve and the timing difference of stopping the current power supply are equal to or less than the threshold value. The control unit 130 strictly adopts the first quantity change curve or the second quantity change curve even when the difference between the timing of stopping the power supply derived from the first quantity change curve or the second quantity change curve and the timing of stopping the current power supply is negligible. When the derived power supply stop timing is performed, the timing of the power supply stop is frequently changed, which not only complicates the control but also gives the user a sense of disobedience.

In other words, the control unit 130 can obtain the time during which the current power supply is continued. The duration of the current power supply may be derived from the first amount of variation curve or the second amount of variation curve in the past, or the continuous power supply time of the memory 140. Here, the control unit 130 can control the power supply according to the duration of the current power supply when the difference between the continuous power supply time derived from the first quantity change curve or the second quantity change curve and the time duration of the current power supply is less than the threshold value. . If the control unit 130 has a slight difference between the time of continuous power supply derived from the first quantity curve or the second quantity curve and the duration of the current power supply, the control unit 130 is strictly derived from the first quantity curve or the second quantity curve. When the power supply is continuously supplied, the time for continuously supplying power is frequently changed, which not only complicates the control but also gives the user a sense of disobedience.

7-2-6 Example of setting the timing of power supply stop or setting of time for continuous power supply

Hereinafter, an example of the setting of the power supply stop or the setting of the continuous power supply time will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In Fig. 13, 1310 shows the suction amount change curve, 1320 shows the end point of the change, and 1330 shows the maximum point of change. It is to be noted that the suction amount change curve shown in Fig. 13 is intended to mean the average of the measured values for the power supply control obtained in a certain number of times, but is exemplified for the sake of explanation. In addition, the end point of the change is the first feature point, and the maximum point of the change is the second feature point.

The control unit 130 calculates a change end time t _end (i) based on an arbitrary time (for example, a start time of change) from the start to the end of each power supply. Next, the control unit 130 calculates an average value t _{end — ave} of the plurality of change end times t _end ( i ) and calculates a deviation (t _{end — ave −} t _end ( i ) ) of the change end time t _end (i) of each period. Thereafter, the control unit 130 calculates a value according to a plurality of deviations (t _{end — ave —} t _end (i)), and compares the value with a threshold value, and when the value is below the threshold value, the end time from the plurality of changes ends t _end The value of the suction amount change curve 1310 (measured value for power supply control) 1340 at the time when the average value t _{end_ave of the} (i) is subtracted from the predetermined value _{Δt6 of} zero or more is set as the above-described third threshold value Thre3. On the other hand, when the value of the plurality of deviations (t _{end_ave -} t _end (i)) is not equal to or less than the threshold value, the control unit 130 can change the maximum value from the suction amount change curve 1310 (the maximum measurement value for the power supply control). The value 1360 obtained by subtracting the predetermined value Δv3 of zero or more from 1350 is set as the third threshold Thre3 described above. As described above, by setting the third threshold Thre3, the power supply stop timing or the time of continuous power supply is indirectly set. Further, based on an example of the value of the plurality of deviations (t _{end — ave —} t _end (i)), the standard deviation or the average deviation is used.

Further, in the present embodiment, the power supply stop timing or the continuous power supply time is set to one of the change end point 1320 and the maximum point 1330 of the suction amount change curve. Alternatively, the power supply stop timing or the continuous power supply time may be set by using both the change end point 1320 and the maximum point 1330 of the suction amount change curve. For example, the power supply stop timing may be set between the change end point 1320 and the maximum point 1330 of the pumping amount change curve. In other words, it is also continuously supplied to any time between the change end point 1320 and the maximum point 1330 of the pumping amount change curve.

8 seventh embodiment of the control unit 130

The seventh exemplary operation is assumed by the control unit 130 that performs an operation similar to the fifth exemplary operation. However, in the seventh exemplary operation, the seventh condition is a condition that the measured value for the power supply control of the suction sensor 106 is equal to or greater than the sixth threshold Thre6. Further, in the seventh exemplary operation, the eighth condition does not have to be stricter than the seventh condition, but is a plurality of conditions including the condition that the measurement value for the power supply control is less than the seventh threshold value Thrre7 of the sixth threshold value Thrre6 The condition constituting the condition advances to step S1108 when all of the plurality of conditions are satisfied.

In the seventh exemplary operation, the control unit 130 stores the magnitude change curve of the measured value for the power supply control, and updates the sixth threshold Thre6 and the seventh threshold Thre7 based on the quantized curve of the stored measured value for the power supply control. One party. In other words, in the seventh exemplary operation, one of the sixth threshold Thre6 and the seventh threshold Thre7 is a fixed value, and the other is an updateable value.

Further, the sixth threshold Thre6 may correspond to the first threshold Thre1 or the second threshold Thrre2 as the fixed value, and the seventh threshold Thrre7 may correspond to the amount of the measured value according to the stored power supply control. The curve is updated to the above-described third threshold Thre3.

9 eighth embodiment of the control unit 130

The eighth exemplary operation is assumed by the control unit 130 that performs an operation similar to the seventh exemplary operation. However, in the seventh exemplary operation, it is not necessary to memorize the magnitude change curve of the measured value for power supply control, and one of the sixth threshold Thre6 and the seventh threshold Thre7 does not need to be a fixed value.

In the eighth exemplary operation, the control unit 130 updates one of the sixth threshold Thre6 and the seventh threshold Thre7 so as not to have the same frequency as the other. In other words, in the eighth exemplary operation, the update frequency of the sixth threshold Thre6 is different from the update frequency of the seventh threshold Thre7.

In addition, the update frequency of the sixth threshold Thre6 may be lower than the update frequency of the seventh threshold Thr7. The case where the update frequency of the sixth threshold Thre6 is lower than the update frequency of the seventh threshold Thre7 includes a case where the sixth threshold Thrre6 is not updated but is fixed, and on the other hand, the seventh threshold Thrre7 is updated.

10th ninth example of the control unit 130

The ninth exemplary operation is assumed by the control unit 130 that performs an operation similar to the sixth exemplary operation.

In the ninth exemplary operation, the control unit 130 stores a quantity change curve indicating the measured value of the first physical quantity for power supply control corresponding to the power supply period during the period from the start of power supply to the stop of the power supply, and according to the Nth - A quantity curve of the measured value corresponding to more than one power supply cycle in the previous power supply cycle to control the power supply of the Nth power supply cycle. In addition, N is a natural number of 2 or more.

Claims (55)

 A mist generating device includes: a power source for supplying power for one or both of atomization of a mist source and heating of a flavor source; and a sensor for outputting a measurement value for controlling the power supply; and a control unit Controlling the power supply of the power source according to the measured value; the control unit controls the power supply per unit time when the first condition that the measured value is equal to or greater than the first threshold is satisfied ( Hereinafter, the "unit power supply amount" is increased, and the second condition that the measurement value is less than the second threshold value of the first threshold value and the third condition that is different from the first condition and the second condition are When satisfied, the aforementioned unit power supply amount is reduced.    The mist generating device according to claim 1, wherein the third condition is not satisfied simultaneously with the first condition.    The mist generating device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second condition is satisfied first than the third condition.    The mist generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the third condition is based on the condition of the measured value.    The mist generating device according to claim 4, wherein the third condition is a condition based on time differentiation of the measured value.    The mist generating device according to claim 5, wherein the third condition is a condition that the time difference of the measured value is zero or less.    The mist generating device according to claim 5, wherein the third condition is that the time of the measured value is slightly divided into a condition that is less than a third threshold of zero.    The mist generating device according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the control unit is configured to perform the predetermined measurement value during the predetermined reset period from the second condition and the third condition being satisfied. When the time differential exceeds zero, the aforementioned unit power supply amount is increased.    The mist generating device according to claim 8, wherein the control unit is configured to: when the first condition is satisfied, the second unit power supply amount from the zero value to the second unit power supply amount And the third unit power supply amount larger than the second unit power supply amount is gradually changed in the unit power supply amount, and the foregoing measurement value is in the foregoing reset period from the foregoing second condition and the third condition being satisfied. When the time is divided into more than zero, the unit power supply amount is increased from the zero value to the third unit power supply amount.    The mist generating device according to claim 4, wherein the third condition is a condition that the measured value is lower than the second threshold after a fourth threshold exceeding a second threshold.    The mist generating device according to claim 10, wherein the control unit is configured such that when the first condition is satisfied and the third condition is not satisfied within a predetermined determination period, the measured value is When the condition that is less than the first threshold is satisfied, the aforementioned unit power supply amount is decreased.    The mist generating device according to claim 10, wherein the control unit is configured to calculate a maximum value of the measured value during each period from the start of the power supply to the stop of the power supply, The plurality of aforementioned maximum values are calculated to update the aforementioned fourth threshold.    The mist generating device according to claim 12, wherein the control unit updates the fourth threshold value based on an average value of the plurality of calculated maximum values.    The mist generating device according to claim 12, wherein the control unit updates the fourth threshold value based on the weighted average value of the plurality of calculated maximum values, and in the calculation of the weighted average value A larger weight is assigned to the maximum value calculated from the start of the preceding power supply to the time when the power supply has been stopped.    The mist generating device according to claim 10, wherein the control unit is configured to calculate a maximum value of the measured value during each period from the start of the power supply to the stop, and calculate the maximum value according to the calculation The fourth threshold is updated by a plurality of the maximum values, and the second threshold is updated to be equal to or greater than the second threshold after the update.    The mist generating device according to claim 10, wherein the control unit is configured to memorize a change in the measured value during each period from the start of the power supply to the stop, according to the plurality of memories The fourth threshold is updated by updating the second measurement value by changing the second measurement value to be equal to or greater than the second threshold value after the update.    The mist generating device according to claim 16, wherein the control unit is configured to: average the duration of the change from the measured value based on a change in the plurality of the measured values that are stored The value obtained by subtracting the specified value is used to update the aforementioned second threshold.    The mist generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the third condition is a condition that a predetermined non-inductive period elapses from the time when the first condition is satisfied.    The mist generating device according to claim 18, wherein the control unit is configured to calculate that the first condition is satisfied until the measurement is performed during each period from the start of the power supply to the stop of the power supply. The first required time until the value reaches the maximum value, at least one of the second required time from when the first condition is satisfied to when the first condition is not satisfied, according to the plurality of the first required time And updating the aforementioned non-insensitive period by at least one of the plurality of second required times.    The mist generating device according to claim 19, wherein the control unit updates the at least one of an average of the plurality of first required times and an average of the plurality of second required times. The aforementioned non-inductive period.    The mist generating device according to claim 19, wherein the control unit is based on at least one of a weighted average of the plurality of first required times and a weighted average of the plurality of second required times And updating the aforementioned non-inductive period, and in the calculation of the weighted average value, the first required time calculated from the start of the relatively short-term power supply to the start of the power supply stop, and the foregoing At least one of the second required time is assigned a greater weight.    The mist generating device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the control unit is configured to be configured to be stopped from the start of the power supply to the stoppage. During the period, the maximum value of the measured value is calculated, and the second threshold is updated according to the plurality of calculated maximum values.    The mist generating device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the control unit is configured to be configured to be stopped from the start of the power supply to the stoppage. During the period, the change of the measured value is memorized, and the second threshold is updated according to the change of the plurality of the aforementioned measured values.    The mist generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 23, wherein the control unit is configured to perform a selection mode, wherein the selection mode is a third condition group having a plurality of the third conditions , select one or more of the aforementioned third conditions.    The mist generating device according to claim 24, wherein in the selection mode, the control unit memorizes the measured value, and selects one or more from the third condition group based on the stored measured value The aforementioned third condition.    The mist generating device according to claim 25, wherein, in the selection mode, the control unit selects one or more of the third from the third condition group based on a time differential of the stored measured value condition.    The mist generating device according to claim 25, wherein, in the selection mode, the control unit selects one or more of the third from the third condition group based on a maximum value of the stored measured value condition.    The mist generating device according to claim 25, wherein, in the selection mode, the control unit selects one or more of the foregoing from the third condition group based on a duration of change of the stored measured value The third condition.    The mist generating device according to claim 24, wherein in the selection mode, the control unit selects one or more of the third conditions from the third condition group based on an operation of the mist generating device.    The mist generating device according to any one of claims 24 to 29, wherein the control unit stores the third condition group in advance.    The mist generating device according to any one of claims 24 to 29, wherein the control unit acquires one or more selected ones from the third condition group stored outside the mist generating device. The aforementioned third condition.    The mist generating device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the third condition is a point at which the condition is determined, and the measured value that has been output from the time point is The conditions above the predetermined time have elapsed since the maximum time.    The mist generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 32, wherein the control unit increases the unit power supply amount from a zero value to the first when the first condition is satisfied. Unit power supply.    The mist generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the control unit causes the unit power supply amount to be the first when the second condition and the third condition are satisfied. The unit power supply is reduced to zero.    A mist generating device includes: a power source for supplying power for one or both of atomization of a mist source and heating of a flavor source; and a sensor for outputting a measurement value for controlling the power supply; and a control unit Controlling the power supply according to the measured value; the control unit controls the power supply amount per unit time when the first condition that the measured value is equal to or greater than the first threshold is satisfied (below) The "unit power supply amount" is increased, and when the condition that the first condition is not satisfied after the predetermined adjustment period is satisfied, the unit power supply amount is decreased.    The mist generating device according to claim 35, wherein the adjustment period is a length equal to or longer than a control period of the control unit.    A mist generating device includes: a power source that supplies power for one or both of atomization of a mist source and heating of a flavor source; and a control unit that controls the power supply; and the control unit controls the following: When all of the conditions included in the first condition group are satisfied, the power supply amount per unit time (hereinafter referred to as "unit power supply amount") is increased, and when the second condition group includes more than one condition When satisfied, the unit power supply amount is reduced; wherein the condition included in the first condition group is less than the condition included in the second condition group.    The mist generating device according to claim 37, wherein each of the first condition group and the second condition group includes at least one condition related to a common variable.    A mist generating device according to claim 38, comprising a sensor for outputting a measured value for controlling said power supply, and said common variable is based on said measured value.    The mist generating device according to claim 38, wherein the condition relating to the common variable is such that an absolute value of the common variable is a threshold value or more, a threshold value, a threshold value or less, or a condition that is less than a threshold value. The threshold value in the condition relating to the common variable included in the first condition group is different from the threshold value in the condition related to the supply variable included in the second condition group.    The mist generating device according to claim 40, wherein the threshold value in the condition relating to the supply-through variable included in the first condition group is smaller than that included in the second condition group The aforementioned threshold in the conditions related to the pass variable.    The mist generating device according to any one of claims 37 to 41, wherein the porous gas system comprises a porous body, wherein the porous gas source and the fragrance are provided One or both of the sources are transported to a position and held at one or both of the positions; wherein the position is one or both of the positions of atomization and heating by the load acting from the power supply of the power source.    A mist generating device includes: a power source that supplies power for one or both of atomization of a mist source and heating of a flavor source; and a control unit that controls the power supply; and the control unit controls power supply in the following manner: When the first condition is satisfied, the aforementioned power supply amount per unit time (hereinafter, referred to as "unit power supply amount") is increased, and when the second condition stricter than the first condition is satisfied, the unit power supply amount is made cut back.    The mist generating device according to claim 43, comprising a porous body, wherein the porous system is carried out by pores provided inside: one or both of the mist source and the flavor source are delivered to a certain The position and the one or both of the positions are maintained; wherein the position is one or both of the positions of atomization and heating by the load acting from the power supply of the power source.    A method for controlling a mist generating device for controlling one or both of atomization of a mist source and heating of a flavor source according to a measured value output by a sensor to control power supply of a power source, the mist generation The control method of the device includes: a step of increasing a power supply amount per unit time (hereinafter, referred to as "unit power supply amount") when the first condition that the measured value is equal to or greater than the first threshold value is satisfied; and the foregoing amount And a step of reducing the unit power supply amount when the second condition that the measured value is less than the second threshold value of the first threshold value and the third condition that is different from the first condition and the second condition is satisfied.    A program that causes a processor to execute the control method described in claim 45.    A method for controlling a mist generating device for controlling one or both of atomization of a mist source and heating of a flavor source according to a measured value output by a sensor to control power supply of a power source, the mist generation The control method of the device includes: a step of increasing the power supply amount per unit time (hereinafter referred to as "unit power supply amount") when the first condition that the measured value is equal to or greater than the first threshold is satisfied; and satisfying : the step of reducing the unit power supply amount when the first condition is satisfied after the predetermined adjustment period is satisfied.    A program that causes a processor to execute the control method described in claim 47.    A method for controlling a mist generating device for controlling power supply of a power source for performing atomization of a mist source and heating of a flavor source, wherein the method for controlling the mist generating device includes: when the first condition group includes When all of the above conditions are satisfied, the power supply amount per unit time (hereinafter referred to as "unit power supply amount") is increased; and when more than one condition included in the second condition group is satisfied, The step of reducing the unit power supply amount; wherein the condition included in the first condition group is less than a condition included in the second condition group.    A program that causes a processor to execute the control method described in claim 49.    A method for controlling a mist generating device for controlling power supply of a power source for performing atomization of a mist source and heating of a flavor source; and the method for controlling the mist generating device includes: when the first condition is satisfied a step of increasing the amount of power supplied per unit time (hereinafter referred to as "unit power supply amount"); and a step of reducing the amount of power supply of the unit when the second condition which is stricter than the first condition is satisfied.    A program that causes a processor to execute the control method described in claim 51.    A mist generating device includes: a power source for supplying power for one or both of atomization of a mist source and heating of a flavor source; and a sensor for outputting a measurement value for controlling the power supply; and a control unit Controlling the power supply based on the measured value; the control unit controls the power supply amount per unit time when the first condition that the measured value is equal to or greater than the first threshold is satisfied (below) , the "unit power supply amount" is increased, and after the third condition that is different from the first condition and the second condition is satisfied, the foregoing measurement value is less than the second condition of the second threshold value of the first threshold value. When it is satisfied, the aforementioned unit power supply amount is reduced.    A method for controlling a mist generating device is a method for controlling power supply of a power source to perform atomization of a mist source and heating of a flavor source based on a measured value outputted by a sensor, and control of the mist generating device The method includes: a step of increasing a power supply amount per unit time (hereinafter referred to as "unit power supply amount") when the first condition that the measured value is equal to or greater than the first threshold is satisfied; and in the first condition After the third condition that is different from the second condition is satisfied, the step of reducing the unit power supply amount when the second condition that the measurement value is less than the second threshold value of the first threshold value is satisfied.    A program that causes a processor to execute the control method described in claim 54 of the patent application.