Application US20200154786

CARTRIDGE ORIENTATION FOR SELECTION OF A CONTROL FUNCTION IN A VAPORIZATION SYSTEM
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US20200154786

1. An aerosol delivery device comprising: (6) (4)

a power unit comprising: a power unit housing having a distal end, a proximal end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the distal end and the proximal end;

a power source positioned within the power unit housing;

a first interface defined at the proximal end of the power unit housing; and

processing circuitry; and

a cartridge that is coupleable with the power unit, the cartridge comprising: a cartridge housing having a distal end defining a second interface, a proximal end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the distal end and the proximal end, the cartridge housing being configured for containing an aerosol precursor composition; and

a vaporizer positioned within the cartridge housing and operable to vaporize the aerosol precursor composition;

wherein the cartridge is configured for rotation about the longitudinal axis of the cartridge housing so as to be coupleable with the power unit in at least a first orientation relative to the power unit and a second, different orientation relative to the power unit; and

wherein the processing circuitry of the power unit is configured for detection of whether the cartridge is present in the first orientation or the second, different orientation and executing a control function assigned to the respective orientation.

2. The aerosol delivery device of claim 1, wherein the power unit further comprises two electrical connectors positioned at the first interface of the power unit housing, and wherein the cartridge further comprises two electrical contacts positioned in or on the cartridge housing and configured for making an electrical connection with the two electrical connectors of the power unit when the cartridge is coupled with the power unit, the electrical connection being configured for delivery of electrical current from the power source in the power unit to the vaporizer in the cartridge. (3) (0)

3. The aerosol delivery device of claim 2, wherein the power unit comprises a first electrical connector, a second electrical connector, and a third electrical connector. (2) (0)

4. The aerosol delivery device of claim 3, wherein: (0) (3)

5. The aerosol delivery device of claim 3, wherein: (0) (3)

6. The aerosol delivery device of claim 2, wherein power unit comprises a first set of two electrical connectors and a second set of two electrical connectors. (1) (0)

8. The aerosol delivery device of claim 2, wherein the power unit comprises a sensing element configured for providing a signal dependent upon whether the cartridge is in the first orientation or the second, different orientation, said signal being detectable by the processing circuitry. (1) (0)

10. The aerosol delivery device of claim 1, wherein the control function includes a power delivery profile. (1) (0)

12. The aerosol delivery device of claim 1, wherein the control function includes powering the aerosol delivery device on and off. (0)

13. The aerosol delivery device of claim 1, wherein the control function includes enabling or disabling a wireless communication capability of the aerosol delivery device. (0)

14. The aerosol delivery device of claim 1, wherein the control function includes activating a visual effect or a haptic effect of the aerosol delivery device. (0)

15. The aerosol delivery device of claim 1, wherein the control function includes enabling a set of user settings of the device. (0)

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Application US20200154786

CARTRIDGE ORIENTATION FOR SELECTION OF A CONTROL FUNCTION IN A VAPORIZATION SYSTEM

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