Abstract: An aerosol delivery system configured to heat a consumable part to generate an aerosol, the aerosol delivery system comprising a controller configured to: initiate heating of the consumable part; monitor, during heating of the consumable part, a parameter associated with an amount of user inhalation on the consumable part over a plurality of puffs; and stop heating the consumable part based on the parameter associated with an amount of user inhalation.

Abstract: An aerosol provision system (1) for generating an aerosol. The aerosol provision system comprises a first reservoir (31) for storing a first aerosol-generating material, wherein the aerosol provision system (1) is configured to generate a first aerosol using the first aerosol-generating material. The aerosol provision system (1) also comprises a second reservoir (101) for storing an active substance, or second aerosol-generating material such that the aerosol provision system (1) is configured to generate a second aerosol using the second aerosol-generating material. In this way, the first aerosol may be generated in a way which then allows the second aerosol, or active substance, to then be either added to, mixed with, and/or supplied alongside the first aerosol in a way which allows the user to effectively customise to what extent this first aerosol, which is delivered to the user, is supplemented with the second aerosol/active substance.

Abstract: An aerosol provision system (1) for generating an aerosol. The aerosol provision system comprises a first reservoir (31) for storing a first aerosol-generating material, wherein the aerosol provision system (1) is configured to generate a first aerosol using the first aerosol-generating material. The aerosol provision system 1 also comprises a second reservoir (101) for storing an active substance, or second aerosol-generating material such that the aerosol provision system (1) is configured to generate a second aerosol using the second aerosol-generating material. In this way, the first aerosol may be generated in a way which then allows the second aerosol, or active substance, to then be either added to, mixed with, and/or supplied alongside the first aerosol in a way which allows the user to effectively customise to what extent this first aerosol, which is delivered to the user, is supplemented with the second aerosol/active substance.

Abstract: A method for tracking, managing, and fulfilling data loading service request includes: receiving a data loading service request for loading oilfield-related data to an application; generating a service ticket based on the request, the service ticket identifying details of the data loading service request; assigning one or more tasks associated with the service ticket to one or more resources; receiving, from the one or more resources, information regarding status of completion of the requested service; and providing one or more updates on the status of the requested server to the user through an oilfield-related user interface.

Abstract: Systems and methods presented herein enable a commerce platform for providing a plurality of data management services offerings via a single integrated oilfield services management application. For example, the commerce platform may provide an oilfield services management application to enable interaction with a plurality of integrated data management services offerings, wherein the data management services offerings comprise a data assessment services module for evaluating data associated with deployment of one or more oilfield services and/or one or more oilfield products; a cost analyzer module for estimating costs associated with migrating the data associated with the deployment of the one or more oilfield services and/or the one or more oilfield products to a standardized data platform; and a data management services module for performing operations on the data associated with the deployment of one or more oilfield services and/or one or more oilfield products.

Abstract: An aerosol provision system (1) comprising a consumable (2), and an aerosol provision device (4) which is configured to receive the consumable (2). The aerosol provision device (4) comprises a receptacle (8) for receiving the consumable. Also provided is a cover (103) which is moveable between a first. closed. position CI in which the cover (103) at least partially covers the receptacle (8), and a second, open, position C2 in which the cover at least partially exposes the receptacle (8). A first portion (79), such as a light source (81) or an aerosol generator (40), or a sensor (101), is configured to be controlled in response to there being a determination that the cover has moved to the second position C2. In this way, the first portion (79) may be operated in response to the cover (103) is determined as having been opened, to save power in the aerosol provision system (1) by not operating the portion (79) beforehand.

Abstract: An aerosol provision system (1) for generating an aerosol, wherein the aerosol provision system (1) comprises a consumable (2), and an aerosol provision device (4) which is configured to receive the consumable (2). The aerosol provision device 1 comprises a sensor (101) for sensing a portion of the consumable (2) when the consumable (2) is received by the aerosol provision device (4), wherein the portion (71) comprises an external surface (73) of the consumable (2). The sensor 101 is configured to output sensor data, and the aerosol provision device (4) is configured to use the sensor data to determine a predetermined property of the consumable (2), such as the composition of aerosolisable material inside the consumable (2), or the remaining amount of aerosolisable material inside the consumable (2).

Abstract: Systems and methods for rendering a private and dynamic presenter view screen to coordinate with software simulations for the purpose of enabling realistic sales demonstrations are disclosed. Embodiments enable sales professionals to start a demo with little or no preparation and still confidently walk a prospective customer through the product and its features, and selling points, without the sales professional guidance being visible to the customer.

Abstract: An aerosol provision system (1) including at least an aerosol generator (48) for generating an aerosol from an aerosol-generating material (44) in an aerosol-generating region (45); a first air pathway (52) passing through the aerosol generation region (45); a second air pathway (53) not passing through the aerosol generation region (45); and an adjustment mechanism (170) configured to vary the ratio of the resistance-to-draw of the first air pathway (52) to the resistance-to-draw of the second air pathway (53) based upon a draw strength of a user inhalation.

Abstract: A method for an aerosol provision system 1, wherein the method comprises: generating data, such as usage data, from the aerosol provision system 1. The data 290 is then wirelessly transmitted by the aerosol provision system 1, as part of a wireless signal, and is received at a third party location 200. Such a third party location could be an electrical or portable device 200A belonging to a relative of the user of the aerosol provision system 1. In this way, the relative, or other third party, can potentially send back a response signal to the aerosol provision system 1 for controlling an operation of the aerosol provision system 1.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable storage media are provided. A computing device crawls all files and formats for respective data types in a source data path for data to be uploaded or ingested. After the crawling, a number of data volumes of the data types are output. One or more destinations of the data are received by the computing device. A service request for approval including the source data path is received. The computing device converts the number of the data volumes to a number of units of work and estimates a cost of the service request. Approval of the service request by a representative of the requesting entity is received. A user works on the service request after the receiving of the approval of the service request. The service request is marked as resolved upon completion.

Abstract: A body of aerosol-generating material for use in a non-combustible aerosol provision system. The body of aerosol-generating material includes an aerosol-generating material and a recess or cavity in the aerosol-generating material at least partially bounded by a material layer. Also described is a body of aerosol-generating material for use in a non-combustible aerosol provision system, the body including one or more channels extending at least partially or completely through the body. Articles including the body are also described, as well as an article for use with a non-combustible aerosol provision device, the article including a body of aerosol-generating material and a downstream portion downstream of the body, the downstream portion comprising a main path for mainstream aerosol emitted from the body of aerosol-generating material and an airflow path arranged laterally of the main path, the airflow path allowing air to flow through the article in a direction opposite to that of mainstream aerosol.

Abstract: An article for use with a non-combustible aerosol-provision device. A body of aerosol-generating material includes at least one of a recess extending from a distal end of the article and a cavity within the body of aerosol-generating material. The cross-sectional area of the recess or cavity decreases along a longitudinal axis of the article. The article including a body of aerosol-generating material having a longitudinal axis, can include a first portion having a first cross sectional area of aerosol-generating material perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and a second portion having a second cross sectional area of aerosol-generating material perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, the second cross sectional area being at least 5% greater than the first cross sectional area. The body of aerosol-generating material can include a heatable element in the shape of a cone, a truncated cone, a pyramid or a truncated pyramid. Systems including the article and methods of manufacture are also described.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device (101) is described. The device (101) generates an aerosol from aerosol-generating material. The device (101) has a receptacle (212) defining a heating zone (215) in which at least a portion of an article (110) comprising aerosol-generating material is received. A heating element (220) protrudes into the heating zone (215). A seal (300) is arranged to seal between the article (110) and at least one of the receptacle (212) and the heating element (220).

Abstract: An aerosol generating device (101) is described. The device (101) generates an aerosol from aerosol-generating material. The device (101) has a receptacle (212) defining a heating zone (215) in which at least a portion of an article (110) comprising aerosol-generating material is received. A heating element (220) protrudes into the heating zone (215). The heating element (220) comprises a peripheral surface (223). At least a portion of the peripheral surface (223) is tapered.

Abstract: A method for tracking, managing, and fulfilling data loading service request includes: receiving a data loading service request for loading oilfield-related data to an application; generating a service ticket based on the request, the service ticket identifying details of the data loading service request; assigning one or more tasks associated with the service ticket to one or more resources; receiving, from the one or more resources, information regarding status of completion of the requested service; and providing one or more updates on the status of the requested server to the user through an oilfield-related user interface.

Abstract: Non-combustible aerosol provision device 100 for generating an aerosol from an aerosol-generating material comprised in a consumable for being received by the device. The device comprises a chamber 102 for receiving the consumable, wherein the device is configured to generate the aerosol from the aerosol-generating material when the consumable is received in the chamber 102. The device 100 further comprises a consumable holder 500 for holding the consumable in the chamber 102, wherein the consumable holder 500 comprises at least two selectively engageable gripping members which are spaced from one another in an axial direction of the chamber 102 to grip different respective points on the consumable, such that the consumable holder is capable of holding, by use of the selectively engageable gripping members, one at a time, each of a plurality of differently-dimensioned consumables at a desired position in the chamber 102.

Abstract: A non-combustible aerosol provision device for generating an aerosol from an aerosol-generating material is disclosed. The non-combustible aerosol provision device includes a chamber for receiving a consumable including aerosol-generating material to enable the non-combustible aerosol provision device to generate an aerosol from the aerosol-generating material, wherein the chamber is configured to accommodate, one at a time, a first consumable comprising aerosol-generating material at a first axial position in the chamber and a second consumable including aerosol-generating material having different dimensions to those of the first consumable at a second axial position in the chamber.

Abstract: A non-combustible aerosol provision device for generating an aerosol from aerosol-generating material included in a consumable, the non-combustible aerosol provision device having: a receptacle for receiving the consumable; and an adaptor configured to adapt the non-combustible aerosol provision device by varying an effective length of the receptacle such that each of a plurality consumables of different lengths, which are individually receivable in the receptacle, when received in the receptacle for use, protrude from the non-combustible aerosol provision device by substantially equal amounts.

Abstract: A non-combustible aerosol provision device for generating an aerosol from an aerosol-generating material is provided. The device includes a chamber for receiving a consumable including aerosol-generating material to enable the non-combustible aerosol provision device to generate an aerosol from the aerosol-generating material. The device further includes an adjustment mechanism to allow a user to adjust a dimension of the chamber to allow the chamber to accommodate, one at a time, each of a plurality of consumables having different sizes.