Electronic cigarettes, also known as electronic atomizers, are low-pressure microelectronic atomization devices that atomize tobacco-flavored solutions into a mist-like form for use by smokers. It is composed of micro-electronic high-tech devices such as air sensor switch, intelligent control circuit, smart chip, lithium ion battery, etc. It is mainly used to replace traditional cigarettes and quit smoking. Compared with traditional boxed cigarettes, it is cost-effective and contains no tar. Benefit from health.
technical background
Nowadays, the electronic cigarette popular in the international market was invented and manufactured by the Chinese in 2004. After several years of development, the electronic cigarette has been continuously upgraded, and the replacement of the first, second and third generation products (as shown below) has been gradually completed. However, these upgrades have always stayed at the performance level of the product itself, failing to extend more interactive experiences. With the advent of the Internet of Things era, people's desire for control is constantly increasing. While realizing people's control over things, they also hope to establish the connection between things and things with people as the main body. These connections can usually pass some radio frequency signals (such as Bluetooth, WiFi, ZigBee, etc.) established.
Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE) e-cigarette program
As the latest low-power radio frequency technology, Bluetooth 4.0 has been shining in smart wear, smart home, sports health, healthcare and other fields in recent years. Bluetooth 4.0 LED lights, smart bracelets, heart rate belts and other new creative products. It is endless. So we also expect that the creative spark of Bluetooth 4.0 technology will be erased on the electronic cigarette?
As a partner in the field of wireless RF in Texas Instruments, RF-Star is constantly exploring new applications for Bluetooth 4.0 technology in a wider range of applications by embedding BLE modules in electronic cigarette tubes with smartphones. The development of APP enables mobile terminals such as smart phones to establish connections with electronic cigarettes for monitoring and control.
Scheme structure
Program function
Compared with traditional electronics, through the cooperation of the BLE module and the mobile phone APP, the Bluetooth 4.0 electronic cigarette can realize the new functions that can be realized by the third generation electronic cigarette.
1. Smoking history memory function. Set the e-cigarette time to synchronize with the time of the mobile phone, and record the time of smoking every time, reflecting the individual's smoking habits;
2. Smoke quantity control function. According to the individual's smoking preferences, set the amount of electronic cigarette smoke;
3. Healthy smoking/quitping plan function. Set a week's smoking plan, and set the number of cigarettes per day (once the planned limit is exceeded, the e-cigarette will not be able to smoke), and then help the smokers who want to quit, by gradually reducing the number of daily cigarettes, Gradually get rid of cigarette addiction and successfully quit smoking;
4. Electronic cigarette display and management functions. The e-cigarette power can be queried through the mobile phone APP, and the reminder value is set. Once the battery is insufficient, the charging will be reminded, and the remaining life of the electronic cigarette is estimated by obtaining the number of battery charging times;
5, confidentiality function. Set connection password and query password to protect personal privacy;
6, cloud health management functions. Upload your personal smoking history to the cloud server for health management advice. .. ..
Schematic diagram
Schematic diagram
As a result, the smartphone has become a smoker housekeeper, and whether it is smoking or quitting smoking has become a recorded and planned fun journey. For enterprises, they can gradually accumulate a large user base of data, and by analyzing the feedback from smokers, further analyze customer psychology, help to continuously improve products, provide better service, and also cooperate with other health service platforms. , to create a comprehensive full-featured health service platform.
BLE e-cigarette market prospects
China is a major e-cigarette manufacturing country, with 90% of its products being exported. Since the central government introduced a number of smoking bans at the end of 2013, e-cigarettes have become a new hot spot for investors. The application of BLE low-power Bluetooth technology in e-cigarettes has made e-cigarettes break through the limitations of traditional cigarette substitutes. In addition to the functions mentioned above, we can envision expanding the wider Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE) on e-cigarettes. The application that technology can achieve, this will be a very imaginative and creative process.
Instruction Manual
1. Features
Clock display, 10 sets of adjustable timed power control, randomized power control, manual switch and optional DST setup.
2. First time charging
This Timer contains a rechargeable battery. It is normal that the new/old model runs out of battery if it wasn`t being charged for a long period of time. In this case, the screen will not turn on.
To charge : simply plug the timer to a power outlet. The charging time should take at least 15 minutes.
If the screen doesn`t light up or displays garbled characters, simply reboot the system by pressing the [RESET" button.
3. Set clock
Hold [CLOCK" button and [WEEK" button to adjust week.
Hold [CLOCK" button and [HOUR" button to adjust hour.
Hold [CLOCK" button and [MINUTE" button to adjust minute.
Hold [CLOCK" button and [TIMER" button to select 12 hour/24 hour display.
Hold [CLOCK" button and [ON/AUTO/OFF" button to enable/disable DST (daylight-saving-time).
4. Set timer
Press [TIMER" button, select and set timer. Setting rotation : 1on, 1off, 2on, 2off, ...... , 10on, 10off.
Press [HOUR" button to set hour for timer.
Press [MIN" button to set minute for timer.
Press [WEEK" button to set weekday for timer. Multiple weekdays can be selected. ex: if selected [MO", the timer will only apply on every Monday; if selected [ MO, WE, FR", the timer will apply on every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Press [RES/RCL" button to cancel the selected on or off timer. The screen will show "-- -- : -- --" , the timer is canceled.
Press [RES/RCL" button again to reactivate the timer.
When timers are set, press [CLOCK" to quit timer setting and return to clock.
5. Random function
Press [RANDOM" button to activate random function, press again to cancel function.
System only runs random function when [AUTO" is on.
Random function will automatically start the timer from 2 to 32 minutes after the setting.
ex : if timer 1on was set to 19:30 with the random function on, the timer will activate randomly between 19:33 to 20:03.
if timer 1off was set to 23:00 with the random function on, the timer will activate randomly between 23:02 to 23:32.
To avoid overlapping, make sure to leave a minimum of 31 minutes gap between different sets of timer.
6. Manual control
Displayed features:
ON : socket turns on.
OFF : socket turns off.
AUTO : socket turns on/off automatically via timer.
Manual ON setting
Press [ON/AUTO/OFF" button to switch from [AUTO" to [ON".
This mode allows socket of the device to power up. Power indicator will light up.
Manual OFF setting
Press [ON/AUTO/OFF" button to switch from [AUTO" to [OFF".
This mode turns socket of the device off. Power indicators will turn off.
7. Electrical parameters
Operating voltage : 230VAC
Battery : NiMh 1.2V
Power consumption : < 0.9W
Response time : 1 minute
Power output : 230VAC/16A/3680W
Q&A
Q: Why won`t my timer turn on?
A: It`s out of battery, you can charge the timer by plugging onto any power outlet. Charge the device for at least 15 minutes. Then press [RESET " button to reset the device.
Q: Can I set seconds of the timer?
A: No, the smallest time unit is minute.
Q: Does my timer keeps old settings without being plugged onto a power outlet?
A: Yes, the timer has an internal battery, it allows the timer to save settings without a power outlet.
Q: Is the battery rechargeable?
A: Yes, the battery is rechargeable. We recommend to charge it for 4 hours so the battery is fully charged.
Q: Does the timer needs internet connection?
A: The timer does not need internet.
Q: Does the screen have back light function?
A: It doesn`t support back light.
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