NETWORK-ENABLED ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE
First Claim
1. A system for verifying an identity of a user of a nicotine dispenser, the system comprising:
- a nicotine dispenser configured to remain locked until an identification signal has been received, the nicotine dispenser configured to communicate via a wireless communication link;
a personal communication device in communication with the nicotine dispenser via the wireless communication link, and having an application configured to perform verification of identification data of a user, the application having stored an association of the identification data of the user with the nicotine dispenser;
wherein the application is configured to;
scan the identification data of the user;
verify the identification data of the user is associated with the nicotine dispenser to create the identification signal;
responsive to verification, communicate the identification signal to the nicotine dispenser via the wireless communication link; and
wherein the nicotine dispenser is configured to unlock use of the nicotine dispenser responsive to receipt of the signal.
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Abstract
At least one aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a system for verifying the identity of a user of a nicotine dispenser. The system can include a nicotine dispenser configured to remain locked until the receipt of a signal, and a personal communication device configured to communicate with the nicotine dispenser via a wireless communication link. The personal communication device can execute an application configured to scan identification data of the user, verify the identification data of the user, and communicate the identification signal to the user. Another aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a system for monitoring and controlling use of a nicotine dispenser. The system can include a nicotine dispenser, a processor, and a nicotine-containing unit. The processor can be configured to monitor use of the nicotine dispenser, determine an amount of nicotine dispensed is greater than a threshold, and lock the nicotine dispenser.
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20 Claims
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1. A system for verifying an identity of a user of a nicotine dispenser, the system comprising:
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a nicotine dispenser configured to remain locked until an identification signal has been received, the nicotine dispenser configured to communicate via a wireless communication link; a personal communication device in communication with the nicotine dispenser via the wireless communication link, and having an application configured to perform verification of identification data of a user, the application having stored an association of the identification data of the user with the nicotine dispenser; wherein the application is configured to; scan the identification data of the user; verify the identification data of the user is associated with the nicotine dispenser to create the identification signal; responsive to verification, communicate the identification signal to the nicotine dispenser via the wireless communication link; and wherein the nicotine dispenser is configured to unlock use of the nicotine dispenser responsive to receipt of the signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for monitoring and controlling use of a nicotine dispenser, the system comprising:
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a nicotine dispenser comprising a processor and a nicotine-containing unit; wherein the processor is configured to; monitor the use of the nicotine dispenser by a user; determine, responsive to monitoring, that an amount of nicotine dispensed to the user over a period of time is greater than a predetermined use threshold; lock the nicotine-containing unit responsive to the determination. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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