Radio-frequency identification (RFID) authentication system for aerosol delivery devices
US11033054B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/8212
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A control body and cartridge that are coupleable with one another to form an aerosol delivery device are provided. The control body comprises a control component and an RFID reader contained within at least one housing. The cartridge comprises at least one heating element and an RFID tag contained within at least one housing. The RFID reader of the control body is coupled to the control component of the control body and configured to communicate with the RFID tag of the cartridge upon coupling of the control body with the cartridge. The control component of the control body is configured to authorize the cartridge for use with the control body based at least in part on communication between the RFID reader and the RFID tag.
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