MEMS-based sensor for an aerosol delivery device
US11051554B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA24F40/485
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An aerosol delivery device is provided that includes a housing, microelectromechanical systems-based (MEMS-based) sensor and microprocessor. The MEMS-based sensor is within the housing and configured to detect a pressure on the MEMS-based sensor caused by airflow through at least a portion of the housing. The MEMS-based sensor is configured to convert the pressure to an electrical signal, and output the electrical signal. The microprocessor is configured to receive the electrical signal from the MEMS-based sensor, and control operation of at least one functional element of the aerosol delivery device based thereon.
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