KT&G had 33 patents in future of work during Q4 2023. KT&G Corp has developed an aerosol generating device with self-diagnosis capabilities to analyze errors and determine faulty components and functions. The device includes a cartridge, heaters for heating a cigarette and aerosol generating material, and a processor for control. The device can operate in smokeless or smoke mode based on user preference. Additionally, the device includes a wick, heater, sensor, and controller for efficient heating and temperature control during use, ensuring optimal performance and safety. GlobalData’s report on KT&G gives a 360-degreee view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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KT&G grant share with future of work as a theme is 42% in Q4 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Aerosol generating device and operation method thereof (Patent ID: US20230389616A1)
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The patent filed by KT&G Corp. describes a method for an aerosol generating device to perform self-diagnosis when an error occurs. The method involves activating self-diagnosis, conducting a function self-test to check the operational status of components necessary for normal heating operation, identifying faulty components and functions based on test results and error logs, determining the severity of the faulty function, and providing a final diagnosis result. The severity determination is based on factors like flooding detection frequency and the need for disassembling the device. The method aims to efficiently diagnose and address errors in the aerosol generating device.
Additionally, the patent includes claims detailing specific aspects of the method, such as the activation criteria for self-diagnosis, the components involved in the function self-test, the filtering process for identifying faulty components, and the severity determination based on flooding detection frequency. The aerosol generating device described in the patent includes a heater, battery, memory for storing device information, and a controller to execute the self-diagnosis method. The controller is responsible for activating self-diagnosis, conducting function self-tests, identifying faulty components and functions, determining severity, and providing a final diagnosis result. The device also includes a flooding detection module to monitor and analyze flooding incidents, influencing the severity determination process. Overall, the patent aims to enhance the operational efficiency and maintenance of aerosol generating devices through systematic self-diagnosis procedures.
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