Functional control and age verification of electronic devices through visual communication
US11200770B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 14, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/65
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An aerosol delivery or electronic nicotine delivery systems (“ENDS”) device may include smoking articles that produce aerosol. The device may operate upon authentication. The authentication may first include an age verification before an authentication allows for operation of the device. The authentication may include a control signal communication to the device. The control signal communication may include an audio signal, such as an authentication tone that is detected by a microphone or pressure sensor on the device. The control signal communication may include a visual, optical, or light signal that is detected by a light sensor or photodiode on the device.
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