Dry atomizer
AssigneeJupiter Research, LLC
InventorsJordan Walker, Levi Morton
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Abstract
Various embodiments of the present technology may provide methods and apparatus for controlling an atomizer. The methods and apparatus for controlling an atomizer may be integrated within an electronic device. An embodiment of the system may include a control circuit responsive to an input signal from a sensor. The control circuit may be configured to determine a temperature event according to the input signal and a criteria. The control circuit may be further configured to generate an output signal according to the temperature event.
Claims19
A control circuit adapted to communicate with a temperature sensor and capable of controlling a heating element of an atomizer having a chamber disposed within the atomizer, wherein the chamber is configured to hold a vaporizable material, comprising:
- a first circuit, comprising:
- an input terminal configured to receive an input signal from the temperature sensor;
- and
- an output terminal;
- wherein the first circuit is configured to:
- transform the input signal to a voltage signal;
- convert the voltage signal to a digital value;
- and
- determine a temperature event within the atomizer according to the digital value and a criteria;
- and
- generate an output signal according to the temperature event within the atomizer;
- and
- a second circuit connected to the output terminal and configured to receive the output signal, wherein the temperature sensor and the heating element are disposed within the atomizer, and wherein the temperature sensor is coupled to the chamber.
A system, comprising:
- a temperature sensor configured to generate an input signal;
- an atomizer, comprising:
- a chamber configured to hold a vaporizable material;
- and
- a heating element configured to apply heat to the chamber, wherein the temperature sensor is disposed within the atomizer and coupled to the chamber;
- and a control circuit in communication with the temperature sensor and capable of controlling the heating element, comprising:
- a first circuit, comprising:
- an input terminal configured to receive the input signal;
- and
- an output terminal;
- wherein the first circuit is configured to:
- transform the input signal to a voltage signal;
- convert the voltage signal to a digital value;
- determine a temperature event within the atomizer according to the digital value and a criteria;
- and
- generate an output signal according to the temperature event within the atomizer;
- and
- a second circuit connected to the output terminal and configured to receive the output signal.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.