Abstract: There is provided an aerosol provision system, for providing an aerosol for inhalation by a user, comprising: an aerosol provision device comprising: control circuitry for identifying an aerosol generating article, the control circuitry comprising a physical connection, an aerosol generating article for storing an aerosol generating material and; a connector comprising a complementary physical connection for connecting to the physical connection of the control circuitry.

Abstract: A computer is configured to receive, from a refilling device for an article of an aerosol provision system associated with the computer via a remote data store using a wireless communications protocol, an indication of a number of times the article of the aerosol provision system has been refilled with aerosol generating material. The computer is then configured to provide the indication to a user of the computer.

Abstract: An electronic aerosol provision system can include an airflow sensor operable to measure an airflow parameter; a profile recall unit operable to recall one or more inhalation airflow profiles, describing at least one of a velocity or an amount of air inhaled through the electronic aerosol provision system over a course of a puff by a user; and a comparison processing unit operable to compare a measured airflow parameter with at least a first inhalation airflow profile while providing aerosol to the user.

Abstract: A method for providing an unlock signal to a locked device, the method comprising: transmitting, by a user device operating in a wireless advertising mode, an advertising packet containing data requesting an unlock of a locked device; receiving, by the user device operating in a wireless scanning mode, an advertising packet containing an unlock challenge request from the locked device; obtaining, by the user device and from an unlock certification entity, a signed unlock message; and transmitting, by the user device operating in the wireless advertising mode, an advertising packet containing data comprising the signed unlock message.

Abstract: There is provided herein a method for transmitting a payload using a connectionless state packet, the method comprising: obtaining, by a device having a capability for connectionless state advertising, a payload that exceeds a maximum payload size of a connectionless state advertising packet; determining, by the device, a plurality of payload chunks from the payload, each payload chunk having a size less than the maximum payload size; transmitting, by the device in an advertising mode, a plurality of connectionless state advertising packets, each connectionless state advertising packet including a chunk of the plurality of chunks, and an identifier of the chunk number.

Abstract: A refilling device for an article of an aerosol provision system comprises an article interface configured to receive the article and refilling control circuitry. The refilling circuitry is configured to read, from the article in response to the article being received by the article interface, an indication of a number of times the article has been refilled with aerosol generating material, and transmit, to a remote data store using a wireless communications protocol, the indication.

Abstract: A refilling unit for refilling a refillable article for use with an aerosol provision device for generating aerosol from aerosol-generating material stored within the refillable article, the refilling unit including: an article port for receiving at least the article; an information reader configured to read a readable element for storing information corresponding to the article; and a controller for controlling operations of the refilling unit, wherein the controller is configured to: determine or obtain an actual usage of the article based on an indication of usage of the article read from the readable element; determine or obtain an expected usage of the article; and compare the actual usage with the expected usage and, if the actual usage is within a predetermined range of the expected usage, permit the refilling unit to refill the article with aerosol-generating material. Also described is an article, aerosol provision device, system and method.

Abstract: A method of tracking the location of an aerosol provision device by a user device involves, when the user device and the aerosol provision device are in remote communication: receiving, by the user device from the aerosol provision device, a location of the aerosol provision device, and storing, by the user device, the location of the aerosol provision device. In response to a request for the location of the aerosol provision device at the user device, the method involves providing, by the user device, an indication of the last-known location of the aerosol provision device based on the stored location.

Abstract: A system including an aerosol provision system and a computer is disclosed. The aerosol provision system is configured to generate aerosol from an aerosol-generating material. The computer is configured to obtain user behavior data relating to an amount of an ingredient delivered from the aerosol-generating material to a user of the aerosol provision system. The computer determines default user behavior with respect to the amount of the ingredient to be delivered on the basis of the obtained user behavior data. The computer identifies, based on the obtained user behavior, under what conditions to deliver a notification to the user, the notification informing the user of a current user behavior.

Abstract: A system including an aerosol provision system and a computer is disclosed. The aerosol provision system is configured to generate aerosol from an aerosol-generating material. The computer is configured to obtain user behavior data relating to an amount of an ingredient delivered from the aerosol-generating material to a user of the aerosol provision system. The computer determines default user behavior with respect to the amount of the ingredient to be delivered on the basis of the obtained user behavior data. The computer monitors a current interaction by the user with the aerosol provision system, and when the current user interaction deviates from the default user behavior with respect to the amount of the ingredient delivered by a pre-determined amount, the computer provides a notification to the user.

Abstract: A refilling device for an article of an aerosol provision system includes an article interface configured to receive the article and refilling control circuitry. The refilling circuitry is configured to read, from the article in response to the article being received by the article interface, an indication of a number of times the article has been refilled with aerosol generating material, and transmit, to a remote data store using a wireless communications protocol, the indication.

Abstract: A system including an aerosol provision system and a computer is disclosed. The aerosol provision system is configured to generate aerosol from an aerosol-generating material. The computer is configured to obtain user behavior data relating to an amount of an ingredient delivered from the aerosol-generating material to a user of the aerosol provision system. The computer determines default user behavior with respect to the amount of the ingredient to be delivered on the basis of the obtained user behavior data. The computer identifies, based on the obtained user behavior, under what conditions to deliver a notification to the user, the notification informing the user of a current user behavior.

Abstract: A refilling device for an article of an aerosol provision system includes comprises refilling control circuitry. The refilling control circuitry is configured to read data from the article in response to the article being received by the refilling device and prevent a transfer of aerosol generating material from a reservoir coupled to the refilling device to the article in response to determining that the data indicates that the article has expired.

Abstract: There can be provided an electronic nicotine delivery “END” device comprising: a wireless local area network “WLAN” or wireless telecommunications connectivity interface configured to establish a wireless data connection to a wireless local area network access point to provide data connectivity from the END device to a remote management service, and a charging connector configured to receive power input for recharging a power source of the END device. The END device also comprises circuitry configured to selectively activate the connectivity interface in response to expected or ongoing receipt of power via the charging connector.

Abstract: There is provided an aerosol-generating system, for providing an aerosol for inhalation by a user, comprising: an aerosol provision device comprising control circuitry for controlling an activation state of the aerosol provision device: a detector arranged to detect a first property associated with aerosol generating material, in use arranged in the aerosol provision device, and provide a signal to the control circuitry; and, age verification means for verifying an age of a user, wherein the control circuitry is arranged to perform at least one of i) update an activation state of the aerosol provision device, and ii) activate the age verification means in response to receiving a signal from the detector.

Abstract: There is provided an aerosol provision device for providing an aerosol for inhalation by a user, comprising: control circuitry for controlling an activation state of the aerosol provision device; and, a detector arranged to detect a property associated with an authorised user and provide a signal to the control circuitry, wherein the property is at least one of i) device usage patterns; ii) device usage time length; iii) device usage location; iv) user handling locations of device; v) device movement by user, wherein the control circuitry is arranged to update an activation state of the aerosol provision device in response to receiving signals from the detector associated with a non-authorised user.

Abstract: There is provided an aerosol provision device, for providing an aerosol for inhalation by a user, comprising: control circuitry for controlling an activation state of the aerosol provision device; a detector arranged to detect an air output associated with a user of the aerosol provision device; wherein the control circuitry is arranged to update an activation state of the aerosol provision device in response to receiving a signal from the detector associated with an authorised user.

Abstract: There is provided an aerosol provision device. for providing an aerosol for inhalation by a user. comprising: control circuitry for controlling an activation state of the aerosol provision device: a first biometric detector arranged to detect a first property associated with a user of the aerosol provision device and provide a signal to the control circuitry: and. a second biometric detector arranged to detect a second property associated with a user of the aerosol provision device and provide a signal to the control circuitry. wherein the control circuitry is arranged to change an activation state of the aerosol provision device in response to receipt of signals from the first biometric detector and the second biometric detector associated with an authorised user, wherein the first property is different to the second property.

Abstract: An electronic aerosol provision system includes an airflow sensor operable to measure an airflow parameter, a profile recall unit operable to recall one or more inhalation airflow profiles, a comparison processing unit operable to compare a measured airflow parameter with at least a first inhalation airflow profile while providing aerosol to a user, and a feedback unit operable to provide feedback to the user responsive to the difference between a compared measured airflow parameter and inhalation airflow profile.

Abstract: A method for providing feedback to a user regarding usage of an aerosol delivery device, the method including storing, during use of the aerosol delivery device and in a memory of the aerosol delivery device, information relating to the usage of the aerosol delivery device; creating, using a wireless communication interface of the aerosol delivery device, a packet that includes the information relating to the usage of the aerosol delivery device; transmitting the packet to a remote wireless device, via the wireless communication interface, and via a Bluetooth protocol; processing the information from the aerosol delivery device at the remote wireless device; and providing feedback regarding the usage of the aerosol delivery device on a graphical user interface displayed on a display device.