[EN] A cigarette has a tipping wrapper connecting a mouthpiece rod and a tobacco rod, wherein the mouthpiece rod and the tobacco rod each have a cylindrical shape with a respective longitudinal axis arranged as a surface normal of the base area of the respective cylindrical shape, wherein the tipping wrapper is circumferentially wrapped around the mouthpiece rod and the tobacco rod at least in part along their consecutively arranged longitudinal axes, has an inner surface directed towards the mouthpiece rod and tobacco rod and an oppositely arranged outer surface and includes at least wood pulp. The tipping wrapper further includes at least 20 percent of clay and/or Al(OH)3, has a porosity equal to or less than 5.0 C.U. and a surface smoothness of more than 100 sec (Bekk) on the outer surface. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating article with a tipping wrapper connecting a mouthpiece and an aerosol generating material rod, wherein the mouthpiece and the aerosol generating material rod each have a cylindrical shape with a respective longitudinal axis arranged as a surface normal of a base area of the respective cylindrical shape, wherein the wrapper is circumferentially wrapped around the mouthpiece and the aerosol generating material rod at least in part along their consecutively arranged longitudinal axes, has an inner surface directed towards the mouthpiece and the aerosol generating material rod and an oppositely arranged outer surface and comprises at least wood pulp, wherein the tipping wrapper further comprises at least 20 percent of clay and/or Al3, has a porosity equal to or less than 5.0 C.U. and a surface smoothness of more than 100 sec on the outer surface.2. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein: the wrapper further comprises at least 4 percent CaCO3.3. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein: the porosity of the wrapper is equal to or less than 3.0 C.U.4. The aerosol generating article according to preceding claim 1, wherein: the wrapper has an opacity of more than 78 percent.5. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein: the wrapper has a brightness of more than 80 percent.6. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein: the wrapper has a basis weight equal to or larger than 36 gsm and equal to or smaller than 47 gsm.7. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein: the wrapper has a thickness equal to or larger than 35 micro m and equal to or smaller than 50 micro m.8. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein: the wrapper comprises perforations.9. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein: the wrapper comprises a printing on at least a part of the outer surface.10. A tipping wrapper for connecting a mouthpiece and an aerosol generating material rod of an aerosol generating article, wherein the wrapper has an inner surface applicable in use towards the mouthpiece and the aerosol generating material rod and an oppositely arranged outer surface and comprises at least wood pulp and a calcined clay filler, wherein the wrapper further comprises at least 20 percent of clay and/or Al(OH)3, has a porosity equal to or less than 5.0 C.U. and a surface smoothness of greater than or equal to 100 sec (Bekk) on the outer surface.11. The wrapper according to claim 9, wherein: the smoothness of the outer surface is 100-250 sec (Bekk).12. The wrapper according to claim 9, further comprising: ns 4-20 percent CaCO3.13. The wrapper according to claim 9, wherein: the wrapper comprises 10-30 percent clay.14. The wrapper according to claim 9, wherein: the wrapper comprises 0-15 percent Al(OH)3.15. The wrapper according to claim 9, wherein: the wrapper comprises 0 percent Al(OH)3, has a porosity of less than 2 C.U., and a CaCO3 content of less than 5 percent.


[EN] A heating module (1) for an aerosol generation device (100), the heating module comprising a heating chamber (10) configured to receive and heat an aerosol substrate, a rigid support (40) surrounding the heating chamber, and a first thermal insulation layer (20) surrounding the rigid support. [EN] Claims 1. A heating module for an aerosol generation device, the heating module comprising: a heating chamber configured to receive and heat an aerosol substrate; a rigid support surrounding the heating chamber; and a first thermal insulation layer surrounding a surface of the rigid support or a first thermal insulation layer is surrounded by a surface of the rigid support; and wherein the rigid support comprises at least one through hole, preferably a plurality of through-holes.2. The heating module according to claim 1, wherein a first end of the at least one through hole is, and preferably a first end of each of the plurality of the through holes are, covered by the first thermal insulation layer.3. The heating module according to claim 1or 2, wherein the at least one through hole has, or each of the plurality of through holes have, a circular, oblong or polygonal cross-section.4. The heating module according to any preceding claim, wherein the rigid support has a thickness of between 0.4 mm and 0.6 mm, preferably wherein the thickness is about 0.5 mm.5. The heating module according to any preceding claim, wherein the rigid support comprises a thermally insulating material.6. The heating module according to any preceding claim, wherein the first thermal insulation layer comprises a flexible wrap.7. The heating module according to any preceding claim wherein the first thermal insulation layer comprises a ceramic fiber, preferably wherein the ceramic fiber comprises aluminium oxide, silicon oxide (Si02), magnesium oxide (MgO), calcium oxide (CaO) and/or zirconium oxide (Zr02).8. The heating module according to claim 2, further comprising a heat diffusion layer arranged to surround the first thermal insulation layer, wherein the heat diffusion layer preferably comprises graphite.9. The heating module according to claim 8, further comprising a second thermal insulation layer arranged to surround the first thermal insulation layer.10. The heating module according to claim 9, further comprising a second heat diffusion layer arranged to surround the second thermal insulation layer.11. The heating module according to any of claims 8 to 10, wherein a second end of the at least one through hole is covered by the first diffusion layer.12. The heating module according to any of claims 1 to 11, further comprising a spacer element arranged to define an air gap between the heating chamber and the rigid support.13. The heating module according to claim 12, wherein the spacer element comprises end portions arranged to enclose ends of the air gap between the heating chamber and the rigid support.14. The heating module according to any of claims 1 to 13, wherein the rigid support comprises two half portions configured to engage with each other to surround the heating chamber.15. The heating module according to any of claims 1 to 14, wherein the ridig support circumferentially surrounds the heating chamber so as to define an air gap between the longitudinal surface of the heating chamber and the tubular support structure and the air gap preferably extends across at least 50 percent, preferably at least 90 percent, more preferably substantially 100 percent, of the longitudinal surface of the heating chamber.


[EN] The invention relates to a vaping device biometric data authentication method (100) comprising a calibration step (10) which comprises steps of: transforming at least one original biometric data set into an original cryptographic hashed result, and erasing at least each of the at least one original biometric data set, so that no vulnerable data is available on the device. The invention also relates to a vaping device comprising a microprocessor running firmware configured for implementing the method (100) and to a computer- readable storage medium storing instructions of a computer program for implementing the method (100). [EN] CLAIMS 1. Vaping device biometric data authentication method (100) comprising a calibration step (10) which comprises steps of: transforming (11) at least one original biometric data set into an original cryptographic hashed result, and erasing (17) at least each of the at least one original biometric data set, so that no vulnerable data is available on the device.2. The method (100) according to claim 1, wherein the calibration step (10) comprises a step of acquiring (12) the at least one original biometric data set, the at least one original biometric data set comprising at least one physiological property, and/or at least one behaviour property.3. The method (100) according to anyone of claims 1 or 2, wherein the transforming step (11) comprises a step of processing (13) each of the at least one original biometric data set, which comprises a step of extracting at least one feature from each of the at least one original biometric data set, providing at least one original extracted feature for each of the at least one original data set.4. The method (100) according to claim 3, wherein the step of erasing (17) at least the at least one original biometric data set is performed when the at least one original extracted feature has been provided.5. The method (100) according to anyone of claims 3 or 4, wherein the transforming step (11) comprises a step of normalizing (14) each of the at least one original extracted feature, providing at least one original normalized feature for each of the at least one original extracted feature.6. The method (100) according to claim 5, wherein the calibration step (10) comprises a step of erasing the at least one original extracted feature when the at least one original normalized feature has been provided.7. The method (100) according to anyone of claims 5 or 6, wherein the transforming step (11) comprising a step of hashing (15) a combination of the at least one original normalized feature using a cryptographic hashing function, providing the original cryptographic hashed result.8. The method (100) according to claim 7, wherein the calibration step (10) comprises a step of erasing the at least one original normalized feature when the original cryptographic hashed result has been provided.9. The method (100) according to anyone of claims 1 to 8, wherein the calibration step (10) comprises a step of storing (16) the original cryptographic hashed result as reference data in a permanent memory storage of the device, and wherein the method (100) comprises an unlocking step (20) which comprises a step of comparing (28) a measurement result with the reference data, the device being unlocked if the measurement result corresponds the reference data.10. The method (100) according to claim 9, wherein the unlocking step (20) comprising steps of: measuring (22) at least one biometric data set; - transforming (21) the at least one biometric data set into a cryptographic hashed result, comprising steps of: - processing (23) the biometric data set, which comprises a step of extracting at least one feature from each of the at least one the biometric data set, proving at least one extracted feature for each of the at least one biometric data set; - normalizing (24) each of the at least one extracted feature, providing at least one normalized feature for each of the at least one extracted feature; - hashing (25) the at least one normalized feature using the cryptographic hashing function, providing the cryptographic hashed result; and temporarily storing (26) the cryptographic hashed result as the measurement result; running the comparing step (28); and erasing (27) at least each of the at least one biometric data set.11. The method (100) according to anyone of claims 1 to 10, wherein during at least one of the transforming steps 11, 21, at least a heater and/or a vaping control circuit of the vaping device is switched off to preserve power.12. The method (100) according to anyone of claims 10 or 11, wherein the step of erasing (27) at least each of the at least one biometric data set is performed when the at least one extracted feature has been provided.13. The method (100) according to anyone of claims 10 to 12, wherein the unlocking step (20) comprises a step of erasing each of the at least one extracted feature when the at least one normalized feature has been provided, and/or wherein the unlocking step (20) comprises a step of erasing each of the at least one normalized feature when the cryptographic hashed result has been provided.14. A vaping device (200) comprising a microprocessor (301) running firmware configured for implementing a method (100) according to anyone of claims 1 to 13.15. A computer-readable storage medium storing instructions of a computer program for implementing a method (100) according to anyone of claims 1 to 13.


[EN] An aerosol generation device (1) comprises a container (2-1) for storing an aerosol-forming material, an aerosol generation unit (3-1) comprising at least one micro electro-mechanical system die (12-1) arranged for transforming the aerosol-forming material into an aerosol, and a mouthpiece (4) comprising an outlet (11) through which a user inhales the aerosol. This aerosol generation unit (3-1) is installed into the mouthpiece (4) with its micro electro-mechanical system die (12-1) in the vicinity of this outlet (11) in order that the aerosol is generated in an area (13) located just before the outlet (11) to prevent deposit of aerosol on an inner face (14) of a wall of the mouthpiece (4). [EN] 1. Aerosol generation device (1) comprising at least one container (2-j) for storing an aerosol-forming material, at least one aerosol generation unit (3-k) comprising at least one micro electro-mechanical system die (12-k) arranged for transforming said aerosol-forming material into an aerosol, and a mouthpiece (4) comprising an outlet (11) through which a user inhales said aerosol, wherein each aerosol generation unit (3-k) is installed into said mouthpiece (4) with its micro electro-mechanical system die (12-k) in the vicinity of said outlet (11) in order that said aerosol is generated in an area (13) located just before said outlet (11) to prevent deposit of aerosol on an inner face (14) of a wall of said mouthpiece (4).2. Aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein it comprises one aerosol generation unit (3-1) comprising a printed circuit board (15-1) hermetically attached to said inner face (14) before said outlet (11) and comprising said micro electro-mechanical system die (12-k) facing said outlet (11).3. Aerosol generation device according to claim 2, wherein said micro electro-mechanical system die (12-k) is separated from said outlet (11) by a distance comprised between 3 mm and 7 mm.4. Aerosol generation device according to claim 1, wherein it comprises first (3-1) and second (3-2) aerosol generation units comprising respectively first (15-1) and second (15-2) printed circuit boards comprising respectively first (12-1) and second (12-2) micro electro-mechanical system dies and attached to said inner face (14) before said outlet (11) in such a way that said first (12-1) and second (12-2) micro electro-mechanical system dies are facing each other to generate said aerosol therebetween.5. Aerosol generation device according to claim 4, wherein it comprises first (16-1) and second (16-2) conduits coupled to each container (2-j) and respectively to said first (15-1) and second (15-2) printed circuit boards for feeding said first (12-1) and second (12-2) micro electro-mechanical system dies with aerosol-forming material.6. Aerosol generation device according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein it comprises a filter (17) coupled to each container (2-j) and to each micro electro-mechanical system die (12-k) and arranged for filtering said aerosol-forming material before the latter reaches each micro electro-mechanical system die (12-k).7. Aerosol generation device according to the combination of claims 5 and 6, wherein said filter (17) comprises two outlets connected respectively to said first (16-1) and second (16-2) conduits for feeding them separately with filtered aerosol-forming material.8. Aerosol generation device according to claim 6 or 7, wherein said filter (17) is installed into said mouthpiece (4).9. Aerosol generation device according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein it comprises two containers (2-j) comprising a same aerosol-forming material.10. Aerosol generation device according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein it comprises two containers (2-j) comprising two different aerosol-forming materials.11. Aerosol generation device according to one of claims 1 to 10, wherein it comprises a battery (5) storing electrical energy that is used by each micro electro-mechanical system die (12-k) for generating said aerosol.12. Aerosol generation device according to claim 11, wherein said battery (5) is rechargeable.13. Aerosol generation device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein it constitutes an electronic cigarette.


[EN] A device for heating a vapour forming substance includes a compartment for receiving a vapour forming substance. The compartment is divided into plural regions. A heater is provided for heating a vapour forming substance in the compartment in use to generate vapour therefrom. The device further includes means for controlling the heater such that a region adjacent to the heater can be selectively heated and so that vapour from that selectively heated region passes out from the device during operation of the heater. The heater extends in the longitudinal direction of the compartment. [EN] 1-18. (canceled)19. A device for heating a vapour forming substance, the device comprising: a compartment for receiving a vapour forming substance in use, the compartment extending along a longitudinal direction and being divided into plural regions;a heater for heating a vapour forming substance in the compartment in use to generate vapour therefrom, wherein the heater extends in the longitudinal direction of the compartment; anda controller for controlling the heater such that a region of the plural regions that is adjacent to the heater can be selectively heated and so that vapour from that selectively heated region passes out from the device during operation of the heater.20. The device according to claim 19, further comprising a driving mechanism for generating relative motion between the heater and the regions such that one of the regions can be placed adjacent to the heater to be selectively heated and so that vapour from that selectively heated region passes out from the device during operation of the heater.21. The device according to claim 19, wherein the heater is positioned around a portion of an outer periphery of the compartment.22. The device according to claim 19, wherein the heater comprises an induction coil.23. The device according to claim 22, further comprising an electromagnetic shield positioned between the induction coil and the compartment, the shield being arranged to define a gap through which electromagnetic radiation can pass from the induction coil to the compartment in use.24. The device according to claim 23, wherein the shield is rotatable about the compartment.25. The device according to claim 23, wherein the shield extends around three quarters of an outer periphery of the compartment.26. The device according to claim 19, further comprising a rod-shaped portion of vapour forming substance in the compartment.27. The device according to claim 19, further comprising a divider positioned within the compartment to define the plural regions.28. The device according to claim 27, wherein the divider is constructed to prevent the passage of air therethrough.29. The device according to claim 27, further comprising a motor for generating relative motion between the heater and the regions such that one of the regions can be placed adjacent to the heater to be selectively heated and so that vapour from that selectively heated region passes out from the device during operation of the heater, wherein the divider is rotatable by the motor.30. The device according to claim 29, wherein an end of the compartment defines an aperture to allow air to pass through the selectively heated region.31. The device according to claim 30, wherein the aperture has a cross-section that corresponds to a cross-section of one of the regions defined by the divider.32. The device according to claim 27, further comprising a rod-shaped portion of vapour forming substance in the compartment, wherein the divider is arranged to spread across a cross-sectional area which is smaller than that of the portion of vapour forming substance such that when the portion of vapour forming substance is inserted into the compartment, any wrapper on the outer periphery of the portion passes around the divider.33. The device according to claim 27, further comprising a rod-shaped portion of vapour forming substance in the compartment, wherein the divider has a longitudinal length which is at least 50 percent of a length of the portion of vapour forming substance.34. The device according to claim 27, wherein the divider comprises an electromagnetic shielding material.35. The device according to claim 19, further comprising a clip or a biased retainer member for retaining a portion of vapour forming substance on the device in use.36. The device according to claim 19, further comprising an inlet positioned to provide air substantially only into one of the regions of the compartment adjacent to the heater37. A system for heating a vapour forming substance comprising: the device according to claim 19;an inlet for allowing air to enter the compartment;a power supply for the heater; anda controller for controlling the power supply.38. The system for heating a vapour forming substance according to claim 37, further comprising a portion of vapour forming substance positioned in the compartment and a mouthpiece extending out from the device.39. A system for heating a vapour forming substance comprising: the device according to claim 20;an inlet for allowing air to enter the compartment;a power supply for the heater;a motor for driving the driving mechanism for generating relative motion; anda controller for controlling the means for driving and the power supply.40. The system for heating a vapour forming substance according to claim 39, further comprising a portion of vapour forming substance positioned in the compartment and a mouthpiece extending out from the device.41. A system for heating a vapour forming substance, comprising: the device according to claim 19;a portion of vapour forming substance positioned in the compartment; anda mouthpiece extending out from the device.42. The device according to claim 19, further comprising a motor for generating relative motion between the heater and the regions such that one of the regions can be placed adjacent to the heater to be selectively heated and so that vapour from that selectively heated region passes out from the device during operation of the heater.


[EN] An aerosol generating system comprises a case (10) and a vaporizer (12), the case (10) having a chamber or recess (18) for accommodating the vaporizer (12), the vaporizer (12) being connected to the case (10) only by a combination of at least one magnet (24, 26) and at least one ferritic element (24, 26) and being tiltable about at least one edge (22) of a step or inclination (20) so as to allow removal of the vaporizer (12) from the case (10). Further, the vaporizer (12) is elongate, at least one magnet (24, 26) or ferritic element (24, 26) is located substantially at a center of the elongate vaporizer (12), and an edge (22) is formed near both ends of the vaporizer (12). [EN] Claims 1. An aerosol generating system comprising a case (10) and a vaporizer (12), the case (10) having a chamber or recess (18) for accommodating the vaporizer (12), the vaporizer (12) being connected to the case (10) only by a combination of at least one magnet (24, 26) and at least one ferritic element (24, 26) and being tiltable about at least one edge (22) of a step or inclination (20) so as to allow removal of the vaporizer (12) from the case (10), wherein the vaporizer (12) is elongate, at least one magnet (24, 26) or ferritic element (24, 26) is located substantially at a center of the elongate vaporizer (12), and an edge (22) is formed near both ends of the vaporizer (12).2. The aerosol generating system of claim 1, wherein at least one surface of the vaporizer (12) forms at least part of one surface of the combination of case (10) and vaporizer (12).3. The aerosol generating system of claim 1 or 2, wherein at least one edge (22) is located at a position corresponding to 15 to 30 percent, in particular 17 to 23 percent of the vaporizer's length from an end thereof.4. The aerosol generating system of any of the preceding claims, wherein the maximum tilt angle is defined by the inclination (20) or a stop.5. The aerosol generating system of any of the preceding claims, wherein at a maximum tilt angle as defined by the inclination (20) or the stop in cooperation with the edge (22), the magnet (24, 26) and ferritic element (24, 26) still are attracted to each other.6. The aerosol generating system of any of the preceding claims, wherein the case (10) has a recess (18) having at least one edge (30) adapted to align the vaporizer (12) during tilting.7. The aerosol generating system of any of the preceding claims, wherein the vaporizer (12) is removable from the case (10) by only overcoming the magnetic force.8. The aerosol generating system of any of the preceding claims, wherein the case (10) essentially has the shape of a cuboid, and the vaporizer (12) is provided on one of the largest or second-largest surfaces.9. The aerosol generating system of any of the preceding claims, wherein the vaporizer (12) is provided eccentrically.10. The aerosol generating system of any of the preceding claims, wherein the vaporizer (12) is provided adjacent at least one edge (22) of the case (10).11. The aerosol generating system of any of the preceding claims, wherein the edge (22) is provided in the chamber or recess (18) of the case (10).12. The aerosol generating system of any of the preceding claims, wherein the area adjacent at least one edge (22), preferably both edges (22), the step(s) and/or inclination (s) (20) lack any magnet.


[EN] An electronic cigarette includes a ceramic heating element having a current conducting heating member on and/or in a body of ceramic material which is impenetrable to the liquid; a liquid delivery member to deliver liquid from a liquid storage to the heating element; a battery; and an electric circuit for electrically connecting the heating element to the battery. The body of ceramic material is to contact or be in close proximity to the liquid delivery member, to vaporize the liquid when the ceramic heating element produces heat. The electronic cigarette further includes a cartomizer part, having the liquid storage and the liquid delivery member, and a battery holding part, having the battery, the ceramic heating element, and the electric circuit. In an assembled state, the cartomizer part and the battery holding part are assembled. In a disassembled state, the cartomizer part and the battery holding part are separated. [EN] 1. An electronic cigarette, comprising: a liquid storage;a heating element;a liquid delivery member configured to deliver liquid from the liquid storage to the heating element;a battery; andan electric circuit configured to electrically connect the heating element to the battery for the heating element to produce heat, and further configured to electrically disconnect the battery from the heating element,wherein the heating element is a ceramic heating element comprising a current conducting heating member on and/or in a body of ceramic material, the body of ceramic material being impenetrable to the liquid,wherein the body of ceramic material is configured to heat the liquid delivered by the liquid delivery member to vaporize the liquid when the ceramic heating element produces heat, andwherein the electronic cigarette further comprises a cartomizer part and a battery holding part, the electronic cigarette being configured to be brought in an assembled state in which the cartomizer part and the battery holding part are assembled, and further being configured to be brought in a disassembled state in which the cartomizer part and the battery holding part are separated from one another,wherein the cartomizer part comprises the liquid storage and the liquid delivery member; andwherein the battery holding part comprises the battery, the ceramic heating element, and the electric circuit.2. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the body of ceramic material is configured to contact the liquid delivery member.3. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, further comprising a separating structure for moving the body of ceramic material and the liquid delivery member away from each other to a distance at which the liquid delivered by the liquid delivery member is not vaporized when the ceramic heating element produces heat.4. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the electric circuit comprises an electric switch operable to electrically connect the battery to the ceramic heating element, and further operable to electrically disconnect the battery from the ceramic heating element.5. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the electric circuit comprises an electric connector, and wherein the connector is configured to connect the ceramic heating element to the electric circuit when the ceramic heating element is mounted in the battery holding part, and wherein the connector is further configured to disconnect the ceramic heating element from the electric circuit when the ceramic heating element is removed from the battery holding part.6. The electronic cigarette of claim 5, wherein the battery holding part comprises a ceramic heating element removal structure for facilitating a removal of the ceramic heating element from the battery holding part.7. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the ceramic heating element has a positive temperature coefficient of electrical resistance.8. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the ceramic material comprises aluminum nitride, AlN, alumina, Al2O3, or silicon nitride, Si3N4.9. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the ceramic heating element comprises a co-fired ceramic.10. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the heating member comprises at least one of titanium, tungsten, molybdenum, and molybdenum-manganese alloy.11. A method of cleaning the electronic cigarette of claim 1, the method comprising: moving the battery holding part and the cartomizer part apart, whereby liquid delivered by the liquid delivery member is not vaporized when the ceramic heating element produces heat; andelectrically connecting the battery to the ceramic heating element for the heating element to produce heat.12. A method of cleaning the electronic cigarette of claim 5, the method comprising: moving the battery holding part and the cartomizer part apart;removing the ceramic heating element from the battery holding part; andmounting another ceramic heating element in the battery holding part.13. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, wherein the body of ceramic material is configured to be in close proximity to the liquid delivery member.


[EN] An aerosol-generating article includes a charge of aerosol-generating material arranged in a container, wherein the aerosol-generating material is provided in a form of shaped individual elements including a foam-like material. The aerosol-generating article further includes a sealing portion provided to one longitudinal end of the container, and made of an air permeable material and/or having an air permeable structure such that air is capable of flowing therethrough. [EN] 1. An aerosol-generating article, comprising a charge of aerosol-generating material arranged in a container, wherein the aerosol-generating material is provided in a form of shaped individual elements comprising a foam-like material, wherein the aerosol-generating article further comprises a sealing portion provided to one longitudinal end of the container, and made of an air permeable material and/or having an air permeable structure such that air is capable of flowing therethrough.2. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the container is air permeable.3. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 2, wherein the container comprises an air permeable material and/or an air permeable structure.4. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the air permeable material is selected from the group of cellulose acetate, paper, metal, heat resistant plastic, activated charcoal, and a combination thereof.5. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol-generating material comprises a tobacco originating agent having a weight of 0.1-66 wt.- percent of a weight of the foam.6. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 5, wherein the tobacco originating agent is selected from the group of tobacco, tobacco flavour, nicotine, and derivatives of nicotine.7. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol-generating material further comprises an aerosol-forming agent, a foam-stabilizing agent, and a foam-forming agent, wherein the aerosol-forming agent has a weight of 10-80 weight percent of a weight of the foam.8. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the container comprises a tubular wall made of a material selected from the group consisting of paper, metal, plastic, silica or a combination thereof.9. The aerosol-generating article according to any one of the preceding claim 1, wherein the container is filled up to at most 95 percent of a space therein.10. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the shaped individual elements of the aerosol-generating material are in a form of pods, granules, elongated fibres, elongated spirals or a combination thereof.11. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 10, wherein the aerosol-generating material comprises a bundle of elongated fibres, wherein each elongated fibre has an average diameter of between 0.3 and 5 mm.12. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, further comprising a filter attached at a longitudinal end of the container (22).13. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 12, wherein the filter comprises cellulose acetate, paper, heat resistant plastic or polymer, activated charcoal, a flavourant, or a combination thereof.14. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the sealing portion is provided with gel, silica, gum, slurry, or matrix.15. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 3, wherein the container comprises the air permeable structure, and the air permeable structure is micro holes or mesh.16. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol-generating material comprises a tobacco originating agent having a weight of 0.1-33 wt.- percent of a weight of the foam.17. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol-generating material further comprises an aerosol-forming agent, a foam-stabilizing agent, and a foam-forming agent, wherein the aerosol-forming agent has a weight of 30-70 wt.- percent of a weight of the foam.18. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 1, wherein the container is filled up to at most 50 percent of a space therein.19. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 10, wherein the aerosol-generating material comprises a bundle of elongated fibres, wherein each elongated fibre has an average diameter of between 0.5 and 1 mm.


[EN] The present invention relates to a method for controlling quality and/or origin of an aerosol-generating article used in a vaporizer device. The method comprises inserting the aerosol-generating article into the vaporizer de-vice, starting a vaping session by heating a heating element of the vaporizer device to a target temperature pursuant a predetermined dynamical heating pro-file, determining a temperature profile of the aerosol-generating article as a thermal response of the heating and or cooling, comparing the determined temperature profile of the aerosol-generating article with a characteristic temperature profile associated to an aerosol-generating article with defined quality and origin and triggering a signal indicating a deviation of the determined temperature profile from the characteristic temperature profile. Furthermore, the present invention also relates to a system for controlling the quality and/or origin of an aerosol-generating article according to the method is provided. [EN] Claims 1. Method for controlling quality and/or origin of an aerosol-generat ing article used in a vaporizer device, the method comprising the following steps: - Inserting the aerosol-generating article into the vaporizer device; - Starting a vaping session by heating a heating element of the va porizer device to a target temperature pursuant a predetermined dynamical heating profile, including at least one heating step and at least one cooling step; - Determining a temperature profile of the aerosol-generating article as a thermal response of the heating; - Comparing the determined temperature profile of the aerosol-gener ating article with a characteristic temperature profile associated to an aerosol generating article with defined quality and origin; and - Triggering a signal indicating a deviation of the determined temper- ature profile from the characteristic temperature profile.2. Method according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined dynam ical heating profile comprises a steep increase of the temperature.3. Method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the at least one cooling step is limited in amplitude compared to the at least one heating step.4. Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein deter mining the temperature profile is based on detecting thermal parameters of the heated aerosol-generating article.5. Method according to claim 4, wherein the thermal parameters to be measured selected from the group consisting of thermal resistance, capacity and inductance.6. Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein deter mining the temperature profile of the heated aerosol-generating article is based on measuring radiated emission of the heated aerosol-generating article.7. Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein deter- mining the temperature profile of the heated aerosol-generating article is based on measuring a power consumption of the heating element of the vaporizer de vice.8. Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the sig nal triggered if the determined temperature profile lies outside a tolerable limit of the characteristic temperature profile indicates deviation quality and/or unknown origin of the aerosol-generating article.9. Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the sig nal is an output signal to a consumer of the aerosol-generating article and/or a server.10. System for controlling the quality and/or origin of an aerosol-gen erating article by a method according to one of the preceding claims, compris ing: - A control unit for sending and receiving signals and for processing the received signals; - A vaporizer device provided with a heating chamber to incorporate the aerosol-generating article and with a heating element controlled by the con trol unit for heating and/or cooling the incorporated aerosol-generating article; - Sensor means for determining a temperature profile of the heated aerosol-generating article; and - Output means for signals indicating a warning and/or error related to aerosol-generating article.11. System according to claim 12, wherein the sensor means for de termining the temperature profile are configured to measure thermal parameter values of the heated aerosol-generating article such as thermal resistance, ca pacity and/or inductance.12. System according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the sensor means comprise at least one photodetector for detecting radiated emission of the heated aerosol-generating article.13. System according to claim 12, wherein the at least one photode tector comprises a p-n or a p-i-n junction with or without optical filter means.14. System according to one of the preceding claims 10 to 13, wherein the system is configured to be implemented by a firmware update.


[EN] Present invention relates to a heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) for an aerosol-generating device, wherein the heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) is electrically connected to a power source (230) to heat but not burn an aerosol-generating article (150, 250, 350, 450, 550) in a heating chamber (1120), comprising- A heating assembly, comprising a heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) having a longitudinal axis, comprising a diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the aerosol-generating article (150, 250, 350, 450, 550), wherein the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) has a hollow cavity to allow the aerosol-generating article to longitudinally move through the hollow cavity of the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510), wherein the heating element is made of a heat conducting material;- A driving assembly, comprising a guiding element (120, 220, 320, 420, 520) having a longitudinal axis, mechanically connected to the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) such that the longitudinal axis of the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) is configured substantially parallel to the guiding element (120, 220, 320, 420, 520) to allow the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) to be moved longitudinally in relation with the guiding element (120, 220, 320, 420, 520) so that the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) is moved in heating engagement with different portions of the aerosol-generating article (150, 250, 350, 450, 550) in the heating chamber (1120).The invention also relates to an aerosol-generating device comprising a heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) as described above. [EN] 1. A heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) for an aerosol-generating device, wherein the heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) is electrically connected to a power source (230) to heat but not burn an aerosol-generating article (150, 250, 350, 450, 550) in a heating chamber (1120), comprising - A heating assembly, comprising a heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) having a longitudinal axis, comprising a diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the aerosol-generating article (150, 250, 350, 450, 550), wherein the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) has a hollow cavity to allow the aerosol-generating article to longitudinally move through the hollow cavity of the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510);- A driving assembly, comprising a guiding element (120, 220, 320, 420, 520) having a longitudinal axis, mechanically connected to the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) such that the longitudinal axis of the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) is configured substantially parallel to the guiding element (120, 220, 320, 420, 520) to allow the heating element (110,210, 310, 410, 510) to be moved longitudinally in relation with the guiding element (120, 220, 320, 420, 520) so that the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) is moved in heating engagement with different portions of the aerosol-generating article (150, 250, 350, 450, 550) in the heating chamber (1120).2. The heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) according to claim 1, wherein the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) is provided in form of a ring, a C-shaped element, one or two half pipes, a sleeve, a clamp-like element and/or a substantially tube-like element.3. The heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein one or more connecting elements (125) are provided to the heating assembly and/or to the driving assembly, preferably is provided to the guiding element (120, 220, 320, 420, 520) to form the driving assembly, wherein a side of the connecting element (125) is connected to the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) while another side of the connecting element (125) is connected to the guiding element (120, 220, 320, 420, 520).4. The heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) is movable in a stepwise manner relative to the guiding element (120, 220, 320, 420, 520), wherein each step comprises an equal distance next to each other.5. The heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the position of the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) is adjustable relative to the guiding element in a stepwise manner on the guiding element (120, 220, 320, 420, 520), the distance of each step next to each other is approximately about 4 mm, 6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm or 14 mm.6. The heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the length of the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) in the longitudinal direction of the heating chamber is between about 5 mm and about 20 mm, preferably between about 10 mm and about 25 mm, preferably between about 12 mm and 20 mm.7. The heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein one or more piercing elements, preferably spikes (312, 412, 512) are provided on the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510), wherein the piercing elements (312, 412, 512) are penetrable into the aerosol-generating article.8. The heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the diameter of the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) is adjustable, between a first released position to a second locked position, such that the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) is movable along the aerosol-generating article in released position and, is lockable in heating engagement with a portion of the aerosol-generating article in the locked position.9. The heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein one or more piercing elements (312, 412, 512) are provided to the heating assembly, preferably to the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510), wherein the piercing elements (312, 412, 512) comprise a hollow cavity to allow liquid substance to flow from an end to an end.10. The heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) comprises a flavouring module configured to supply the heating element in flavouring fluid.11. The heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) according to claim 10, wherein the flavouring module comprises a storing element (560) arranged between the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) and the guiding element (120, 220, 320, 420, 520), serving as a loading compartment to accept one or more flavouring capsules, wherein when the flavouring capsule is squeezed, liquid substance is released from the loading compartment to flavour the aerosol-generating article through one or more piercing element (312, 412, 512) provided to the heating assembly, preferably on the heating element (110, 210, 310, 410, 510).12. An aerosol-generating device (1000, 2000) comprising a heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) according to any one of the preceding claims.13. The aerosol-generating device (1000, 2000) according to claim 11, comprising an aerosol purification assembly.14. The aerosol-generating device (1000, 2000) according to claim 12, comprising - An air-tight casing comprising at least one opening for receiving an aerosol-generating article;- An inhalation chamber, wherein the inhalation chamber comprises the heating chamber (1120) to receive the aerosol-generating article, wherein at least one non-return valve is provided to the inhalation chamber to allow air or aerosol to be inhaled from the inhalation chamber through the mouthpiece;- An exhalation chamber, wherein the exhalation chamber comprises at least one non-return valve provided to allow air or aerosol to be exhaled to the exhalation chamber through a mouth end;- A filter assembly provided to the exhalation chamber or to the mouth end, wherein the filter assembly is in communication with the mouthpiece to filter the exhaled air or aerosol before being released out of the smoking system;- A heating means for heating the aerosol-generating article,characterized in that the heating means comprises a heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) according to any one of the preceding claims 1 to 10.15. The aerosol-generating device (1000, 2000) according to claim 13 or claim 14, wherein the heating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) is provided in the inhalation chamber.


[EN] An aerosol generating system includes an aerosol generating device and an aerosol generating article including aerosol generating material and an inductively heatable susceptor. The aerosol generating device includes: an electromagnetic field generator including a first planar coil and a second planar coil; a heating chamber for receiving the aerosol generating article, the heating chamber being positioned between the first and second planar coils and including an air inlet and an air outlet; and an airflow path extending between the air inlet and the air outlet. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating system comprising an aerosol generating device and an aerosol generating article including aerosol generating material and an inductively heatable susceptor, wherein the aerosol generating device comprises: an electromagnetic field generator including a first planar coil; and a second planar coil;a heating chamber for receiving the aerosol generating article, the heating chamber being positioned between the first and second planar coils and including an air inlet and an air outlet; andan airflow path extending between the air inlet and the air outlet.2. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the heating chamber includes an opening through which the aerosol generating article is inserted into the heating chamber.3. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating article is substantially plate-shaped, a cross-section of the heating chamber has major surfaces and side surfaces and the first and second planar coils are positioned outwardly of the major surfaces of the heating chamber.4. The aerosol generating system according to claim 3, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor includes a major surface which is parallel with the major surfaces of the heating chamber.5. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the heating chamber includes projections or grooves for supporting the aerosol generating article in the heating chamber and for providing said airflow path around a surface of the aerosol generating article between the air inlet and the air outlet.6. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the electromagnetic field generator includes at least one additional planar coils, wherein the first, second, and at least one additional planar coils surround the heating chamber and are activated sequentially.7. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the heating chamber has a curved cross-sectional shape and the first and second planar coils lie on a curved plane surrounding the heating chamber.8. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the second planar coil includes a capacitor, electrical power is supplied intermittently to the first planar coil, and the first and second planar coils are arranged to face each other.9. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the second planar coil includes a capacitor and the aerosol generating device includes an electromagnetic shield positioned between the second planar coil and an outer cover.10. The aerosol generating system according to claim 1, wherein the electromagnetic field generator is configured to supply electrical power to the first and second planar coils to cause current to flow in the first and second planar coils in opposite directions.11. An aerosol generating device for heating an aerosol generating article including aerosol generating material and an inductively heatable susceptor, wherein the aerosol generating device comprises: an electromagnetic field generator including a first planar coil and a second planar coil;a heating chamber for receiving the aerosol generating article, the heating chamber being positioned between the first and second planar coils and including an air inlet and an air outlet; andan airflow path extending between the air inlet and the air outlet.12. The aerosol generating device according to claim 11, wherein the heating chamber includes an opening through which the aerosol generating article can be inserted into the heating chamber.13. The aerosol generating device according to claim 11, wherein a across-section of the heating chamber has major surfaces and side surfaces and the first and second planar coils are positioned outwardly of the major surfaces of the heating chamber.14. The aerosol generating device according to claim 11, wherein the heating chamber includes projections or grooves for supporting a plate-shaped aerosol generating article in the heating chamber and for providing said airflow path around a surface of the plate-shaped aerosol generating article between the air inlet and the air outlet.15. The aerosol generating device according to claim 11, wherein the electromagnetic field generator includes at least one additional planar coil, wherein the first, second, and at least one additional planar coils surround the heating chamber and are configured to be activated sequentially.16. A plate-shaped aerosol generating article comprising aerosol generating material and an inductively heatable susceptor positioned in the aerosol generating material.17. The plate-shaped aerosol generating article according to claim 16, wherein the aerosol generating material comprises a foam material or one or more aerosol generating sheets.18. The plate-shaped aerosol generating article according to claim 16, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor comprises a substantially planar susceptor element formed as an endless loop in a flat plane.19. The plate-shaped aerosol generating article according to claim 16, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor comprises a plurality of substantially planar susceptor elements each formed as an endless loop in a respective flat plane.20. The plate-shaped aerosol generating article according to claim 19, wherein the plurality of planar susceptor elements are distributed throughout the aerosol generating material.21. The plate-shaped aerosol generating article according to claim 20, wherein a surface in which each of the plurality of planar susceptor elements lies is substantially parallel to major surfaces of the aerosol generating article.22. The plate-shaped aerosol generating article according to claim 18, wherein the endless loop is polygonal.23. The plate-shaped aerosol generating article according to claim 18, wherein the endless loop is curved.24. The plate-shaped aerosol generating article according to claim 16, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor comprises a plurality of strips of susceptor material.25. The plate-shaped aerosol generating article according to claim 24, wherein each of the plurality of strips has two parallel major faces and two end faces, and the plurality of strips are arranged so that their major faces are substantially parallel to major surfaces of the aerosol generating article.26. The plate-shaped aerosol generating article according to claim 25, wherein the plurality of strips are aligned with each other within the aerosol generating material such that a normal direction to one of the major faces of each of the plurality of strips is directed in substantially a same direction.27. The plate-shaped aerosol generating article according to claim 26, wherein the plurality of strips are spaced apart in a same plane between major edges of the aerosol generating article.28. The plate-shaped aerosol generating article according to claim 26, wherein the plurality of strips are arranged in multiple planes between the major surfaces of the aerosol generating article.29. The plate-shaped aerosol generating article according to claim 16, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor comprises a particulate susceptor material.


[EN] A cigarillo includes a tobacco rod element having tobacco cut filler and a binder layer which binds or holds the tobacco cut filler within the rod element; and an outer wrapper of natural tobacco leaf which encompasses or covers the tobacco rod element, wherein the natural tobacco leaf of the outer wrapper comprises a pattern imprinted or impressed therein. A method of producing a cover layer of natural tobacco leaf for use in manufacturing a cigarillo includes providing a substantially continuous web of a support material having a surface profile, which typically includes surface profile elements such as projections; arranging a plurality of natural tobacco leaves extended flat over the web of support material; and layering the substantially continuous web with the plurality of natural tobacco leaves supported thereon, whereby the surface profile of the web impresses or imprints a pattern into the plurality of natural tobacco leaves. [EN] 1. A smoking article, especially a cigarillo, comprising: a tobacco rod element comprising tobacco cut filler and a binder layer which holds the tobacco cut filler within the rod element; andan outer wrapper of natural tobacco leaf which encompasses or envelops the tobacco rod element;wherein the natural tobacco leaf of the outer wrapper comprises a pattern imprinted therein.2. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the pattern imprinted in the natural tobacco leaf of the outer wrapper comprises a substantially regular pattern, of a series of raised portions and/or depressions formed regularly spaced apart over a surface of the natural tobacco leaf.3. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the pattern is formed in a surface of the natural tobacco leaf facing away from the tobacco cut filler.4. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the pattern, comprises elongate and/or substantially linear portions which extend transverse to a longitudinal axis of the smoking article.5. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the substantially linear portions are regularly spaced apart by an interval in the range of from about 1 mm to about 10 mm.6. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the binder layer is selected from the group consisting of: paper and homogenised or reconstituted tobacco material.7. A smoking article according to claim 1, further comprising a filter arranged adjacent to the tobacco rod element, wherein the outer wrapper encompasses or covers at least a part of the filter to attach the filter to the tobacco rod element.8. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the outer wrapper is wrapped cylindrically or helically around the tobacco rod element.9. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the smoking article has a length in the range of about 70 mm to about 100 mm and a diameter in the range of about 7.5 mm to about 8.5 mm.10. A method of manufacturing a smoking article, such as a cigarillo, comprising the steps: fabricating a tobacco rod element comprised of tobacco cut filler and a binder layer which binds the tobacco cut filler in the rod element;providing a cover layer of natural tobacco leaf, wherein the cover layer comprises a pattern imprinted in the natural tobacco leaf; andwrapping or covering the tobacco rod element with the cover layer of natural tobacco leaf.11. A method according to claim 10, wherein the step of providing the cover layer of natural tobacco leaf comprises feeding or delivering the natural tobacco leaf to be wrapped around the tobacco rod element supported on a web of material, wherein the web of material comprises a surface profile which impresses the pattern into the natural tobacco leaf.12. A method according to claim 10, wherein the pattern imprinted in the natural tobacco leaf of the cover layer is a regular pattern comprising elongate linear portions which are spaced apart over a surface of the tobacco leaf and extend transverse to a longitudinal axis of the cigarillo, wherein the cover layer is wrapped around the tobacco rod element with the pattern formed in a surface of the natural tobacco leaf facing away from the tobacco cut filler.13. A method of producing a cover layer of natural tobacco leaf for use in manufacturing a cigarillo, comprising: providing a substantially continuous web of a support material having a surface profile comprising surface profile elements;arranging a plurality of natural tobacco leaves extended flat over the web of support material; andlayering the substantially continuous web with the plurality of natural tobacco leaves supported thereon, whereby the surface profile of the web impresses or imprints a pattern into the plurality of natural tobacco leaves.14. A method according to claim 13, wherein the step of layering the web with the plurality of natural tobacco leaves comprises rolling the web into a roll, tension of the web during the rolling having a value which provides the roll with a Shore A hardness in the range of 50 to 54.15. A method according to claim 13, wherein the plurality of natural tobacco leaves supported on the web are held in a flat and/or a stretched condition between layers of the web.16. A smoking article according to claim 5, wherein the substantially linear portions are regularly spaced apart by an interval in the range of from about 2 mm to about 5 mm.17. A smoking article according to claim 6, wherein the binder layer is paper, and wherein the paper is white or coloured to match a colour of the outer wrapper of the cigarillo.18. A smoking article according to claim 8, wherein the outer wrapper comprises flue-cured Virginia tobacco leaf.19. A method according to claim 12, wherein the elongate linear portions include a series of raised portions and/or depressions.20. A method according to claim 13, wherein the surface profile elements include projections.21. A method according to claim 13, wherein the plurality of natural tobacco leaves are arranged on the web in spaced, generally parallel arrangement.22. A method according to claim 21, wherein the plurality of natural tobacco leaves are arranged on the web extending substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the web.


[EN] An aerosol generating device comprises: - a heating chamber (3) mainly extending in an axial direction (X), bounded by an open end (4) through which an article (20) containing an aerosol substrate (21) is insertable and a bottom end (5) opposed to the open end (4); - detection means (10) configured to detect an axial position along the axial direction (X) of an end of the article (20) inserted in the heating chamber (3); - a plurality of heaters (8) for heating the aerosol substrate (21) of the article (20) in the heating chamber (3), arranged along the axial direction (X) of the heating chamber (3); and - a microcontroller (9) configured to activate only heaters (8) being located axially between the axial position of the end of the article (20) and the open end (4) of the heating chamber (3). [EN] 25 CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating device comprising: - a heating chamber (3) mainly extending in an axial direction (X), bounded by an open end (4) through which an article (20) containing an aerosol substrate (21) is insertable and a bottom end (5) opposed to the open end (4); - detection means (10) configured to detect an axial position along the axial direction (X) of an end of the article (20) inserted in the heating chamber (3); - a plurality of heaters (8) for heating the aerosol substrate (21) of the article (20) in the heating chamber (3), arranged along the axial direction (X) of the heating chamber (3); and - a microcontroller (9) configured to activate only heaters (8) being located axially between the axial position of the end of the article (20) and the open end (4) of the heating chamber (3).2. The aerosol generating device according to Claim 1, wherein said detection means (10) comprise a base plate (11) movable along the axial direction (X) in the heating chamber (3), configured to contact the end of the article (20) inserted in the heating chamber (3).3. The aerosol generating device according to Claim 2, wherein said detection means (10) further comprise an elastic member (12) connecting the base plate (11) to the bottom end (5) of the heating chamber (3), the elastic member (12) being configured to exert a force along the axial direction (X) when it is compressed.4. The aerosol generating device according to Claim 3, wherein said detection means (10) further comprise a sensor (13) connected to the microcontroller (9), the sensor (13) being configured to measure the force transmitted by the elastic member (12) when it is compressed.5. The aerosol generating device according to Claims 3 or 4, wherein said elastic member (12) is a spring.6. The aerosol generating device according to any one of Claims 1 to 5, wherein said plurality of heaters (8) are identical ring-shaped and arranged equidistant from each other along the axial direction (X), each heater (8) of the plurality of heaters (8) encircling the heating chamber (3).7. The aerosol generating device according to any one of Claims 1 to 6, wherein the heaters (8) are in number between 2 and 6 and have a width between 1 and 10 mm in the axial direction (X).8. The aerosol generating device according to any one of Claims 1 to 7, wherein said microcontroller (9) is further configured to adapt the duration of activation of the heaters (8) depending on the axial position of the end of the article (20) inserted into the heating chamber (3).9. A method for controlling the heating of an aerosol generating device (1) according to any one of Claims 1 to 8, said method comprising, upon insertion of an article (20) through the open end (4) of the heating chamber (3), the steps of: - determination (S302) by the detection means (10) of the axial position of an end (23) of the article (20) in the heating chamber (3); and - activation (S303) of heaters (8) located between the axial position of the end (23) of the article (20) and the open end (4) of the heating chamber (3).10. The method for controlling the heating according to Claim 9, wherein the detection means (10) comprise a base plate (11) movable along the axial direction (X) in the heating chamber (3) and an elastic member (12) connecting the base plate (11) to the bottom end (5) of the heating chamber (3), the following step is performed before the step of determination (302) of the axial position of the aerosol substrate (21): - detection (S301) by a sensor (13) of a force exerted by the elastic member (12) when it is compressed.11. The method for controlling the heating according to Claim 9 or 10, wherein the following step is performed after the step of activation (303) of the heaters (8): - deactivation (S305) of the heaters (8) after a predetermined heating time based on the axial position of the end (23) of the article (20) in the heating chamber (3).12. An aerosol generating system comprising an aerosol generating device (1) according to Claims 1 to 8, and an article (20) containing an aerosol substrate (21) configured to be inserted in the heating chamber (3) of the aerosol generating device (1).13. The aerosol generating system according to Claim 12, wherein the heating chamber (3) and the article (20) are cylindrical.14. The aerosol generating system according to Claim 13, wherein said heating chamber (3) comprise a side wall (6) exerting a frictional force along the axial direction (X) on the article (20).15. The aerosol generating system according to Claim 14, wherein the detection means (10) comprise a base plate (11) movable along the axial direction (X) in the heating chamber (3) and an elastic member (12) connecting the base plate (11) to the bottom end (5) of the heating chamber (3), the elastic member (12) being configured to exert a force along the axial direction (X) when it is compressed and the force exerted by the elastic member (12) being less than the frictional force exerted by the side wall (6) on the article (20).


[EN] An aerosol generating article for an aerosol generating device comprises a substrate carrier (3) comprising a filter (4), for receiving an aerosol substrate (2). The substrate carrier is configured to support at least two stackable aerosol substrate portions (10) containing a predetermined amount of aerosol substrate (2) for forming an aerosol when heated. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An aerosol generating article for an aerosol generating device comprising: a substrate carrier (3) comprising a filter (4), for receiving an aerosol substrate (2), said substrate carrier being configured to support at least two stackable aerosol substrate portions (10) containing a predetermined amount of aerosol substrate (2) for forming an aerosol when heated, wherein said substrate carrier comprises an assembly rod (8) for receiving the at least two aerosol substrate portions (10).2. The aerosol generating article according to Claim 1, wherein said assembly rod (8) is configured to fit in a hole (1 1) of each of said at least two aerosol substrate portions (10).3. The aerosol generating article according to Claims 1 or 2, wherein said at least two stackable aerosol substrate portions (10) are removably mounted on said assembly rod (8).4. The aerosol generating article according to any one of Claims 1 to 3, wherein said substrate carrier (3) further comprises a case (6) with an open end (7), said case (6) forming a vapour cooling region and being arranged between the filter (4) and the at least two aerosol substrate portions (10).5. The aerosol generating article according to Claim 4, wherein said open end (7) of the case (6) forms an axial abutment for one of said at least two stackable aerosol substrate portions (10).6. An aerosol generating system comprising an aerosol generating device (50) and an aerosol generating article (1) according to any one of Claims 1 to 5, wherein said aerosol generating device (50) comprises a heating chamber (52) mainly extending in an axial direction, bounded by an open end through which said aerosol generating article (1) is receivable and a bottom end (53) opposed to the open end.7. The aerosol generating system according to Claim 6, wherein said aerosol generating device (50) comprises several heaters (54) for heating the aerosol substrate (2) between 150 and 350 degrees centigrade, activated depending on the number of stackable aerosol substrate portions (10) in the heating chamber (52) of the aerosol generating device (50).8. The aerosol generating system according to Claim 7, wherein the heating chamber (52) comprises a base plate (55) pressing one of the at least two aerosol substrate portions (10) against an open end (7) of a case (6) of the aerosol generating article (1), the case (6) forming a vapour cooling region and being arranged between the filter (4) and the at least two aerosol substrate portions (10).9. The aerosol generating system according to Claim 8, wherein said base plate (55) includes a hole (56) for receiving the assembly rod (8) of the aerosol generating article (1), said assembly rod (8) being configured to receive the at least two aerosol substrate portions (10).10. An aerosol substrate portion configured to be supported by an aerosol generating article (1) according to any one of Claims 1 to 5,.wherein said aerosol substrate portion has a hole (11) configured to receive the assembly rod (8) of said aerosol generating article (1). 1 1. The aerosol substrate portion according to Claim 10, wherein said aerosol substrate portion has a shape of a hollow cylinder, said hole (1 1) substantially extending along a central axis (Y) of said aerosol substrate portion (1).12. The aerosol substrate portion according to Claim 1 1, wherein said aerosol substrate portion is wrapped with a paper material only on the inner (12) surface and the outer circumferential surface (13).


[EN] A product for holding a tobacco material or a tobacco substitute material includes a body defining a storage environment and an electronic device. The electronic device includes an input means to generate an input signal from an external stimulus; an output means to generate an output signal in response to the input signal; wherein at least the output means is arranged on a substrate; and wherein a protective layer is arranged to at least cover the substrate and the output means so as to prevent egression of compounds therefrom to the tobacco material or tobacco substitute material within the storage environment. The electronic device includes an appropriately adapted protective layer A user may therefore assess the freshness and quality of a tobacco material within the product, without any risk or altering the properties of the tobacco material via egression from the electronic device to the storage environment. [EN] 1. A product for holding a tobacco material or a tobacco substitute material comprising a body defining a storage environment for holding a tobacco material or a tobacco substitute material, and an electronic device with: an input means to generate an input signal from an external stimulus;an output means to generate an output signal in response to the input signal;wherein at least the output means is arranged on a substrate; andwherein a protective layer is arranged to at least cover the substrate and the output means so as to prevent egression of compounds therefrom to the tobacco material or the tobacco substitute material within the storage environment and to allow transmission of the output signal, and wherein the input means comprises at least one of a wireless signal receiver and a sensor.2. The product according to claim 1, further comprising a barrier layer arranged to cover the input means so as to prevent egression of compounds therefrom to the tobacco material or the tobacco substitute material within the storage environment, the barrier layer adapted to allow interaction of the input means with the external stimulus to generate the input signal.3. The product according to claim 2, wherein the barrier layer comprises at least one cut or opening.4. The product according to claim 3, wherein the barrier layer comprises a deformable region, the product further comprising an activation means adapted to cause deformation of the deformable region so as to selectively broaden the at least one cut or opening such that the input means are directly exposed to the external stimulus for a predefined time period, the at least one cut or opening otherwise remaining closed so as to prevent direct exposure of the input means to the storage environment.5. The product according to claim 4, wherein the activation means is at least one of a piezoelectric element and a substantially flexible region of the substrate.6. The product according to claim 4, wherein the activation means include a user-actuatable switch.7. The product according to claim 2, wherein the barrier layer is a selective barrier.8. The product according to claim 7, wherein the selective barrier is configured to allow air through.9. The product according to claim 7, wherein the selective barrier is configured to prevent the passage of select compounds through the selective barrier into the storage environment.10. The product according to claim 7, wherein the selective barrier is configured to allow the passage of electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined frequency range.11. The product according to claim 2, wherein the barrier layer is a part of, integrally formed with or attached to the protective layer.12. The product according to claim 2, wherein at least one of the protective layer and the barrier layer is made of printable material.13. The product according to claim 1, wherein the input means are arranged on the substrate.14. The product according to claim 1, wherein the substrate is substantially flexible.15. The product according to claim 1, wherein the electronic device is an integrated electronic device.16. The product according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the input means and the output means is printed on the substrate.17. The product according to claim 2, wherein at least one of the protective layer and the barrier layer is laminated.18. The product according to claim 2, wherein at least one of the protective layer and the barrier layer is a varnish.19. The product according to claim 1, wherein the protective layer is a film sleeve material arranged to encapsulate at least the substrate and the output means.20. The product according to claim 1, wherein the electronic device further comprises: a power source;digital processing means to process the input signal and deliver a command signal to the output means based at least in part on processing of the input signal; andcircuitry connecting the power source, the input means, the output means and the digital processing means;wherein at least the power source, the output means, the digital processing means and the circuitry are arranged on the substrate; andwherein the protective layer is arranged to at least cover the substrate, the power source, the output means, the digital processing means and the circuitry so as to prevent egression of compounds therefrom to the tobacco material or the tobacco substitute material within the storage environment and to allow transmission of the output signal.21. The product according to claim 20, wherein at least one of the power source, the input means, the output means and the digital processing means is printed on the substrate.22. The product according to claim 20, wherein the protective layer is a film sleeve material arranged to encapsulate at least the substrate, the power source, the output means, the digital processing means and the circuitry.23. A product for holding a tobacco material or a tobacco substitute material comprising a body defining a storage environment for holding a tobacco material or a tobacco substitute material, and an electronic device with: a power source;an input means to generate an input signal from an external stimulus;an output means to generate an output signal;digital processing means to process the input signal and deliver a command signal to the output means based at least in part on processing of the input signal; andcircuitry connecting the power source, the input means, the output means and the digital processing means;wherein at least the power source, the input means, the output means, the digital processing means and the circuitry are arranged on a substrate; andwherein a protective layer is arranged to at least cover the substrate, the power source, the output means, the digital processing means and the circuitry so as to prevent egression of compounds therefrom to the tobacco material or the tobacco substitute material within the storage environment and to allow transmission of the output signal.24. A product for holding a tobacco material or a tobacco substitute material comprising a body defining a storage environment for holding a tobacco material or a tobacco substitute material, and an electronic device with: a power source;an input means to generate an input signal from an external stimulus;an output means to generate an output signal;digital processing means to process the input signal and deliver a command signal to the output means based at least in part on processing of the input signal; andcircuitry connecting the power source, the input means, the output means and the digital processing means;wherein at least the power source, the input means, the output means, the digital processing means and the circuitry are arranged on a substrate; andwherein a protective layer is arranged to at least cover the substrate, the power source, the output means, the digital processing means and the circuitry so as to prevent egression of compounds therefrom to the tobacco material or the tobacco substitute material within the storage environment and to allow transmission of the output signal; andwherein a barrier layer is arranged to cover the input means so as to prevent egression of compounds therefrom to the tobacco material or the tobacco substitute material within the storage environment, the barrier layer adapted to allow interaction of the input means with the external stimulus to generate the input signal.25. The product according to claim 24, wherein the barrier layer comprises at least one cut or opening.


[EN] The present invention relates to a smoking article comprising a tobacco rod, a filter comprising at least one plug of filtration material wrapped with one or more filter wrappers, and a tipping material attaching the tobacco rod and the filter, wherein the one or more filter wrappers have a basis weight of more than 32 grams per square metre and less than 50 grams per square metre. [EN] 1. A smoking article comprising: a tobacco rod;a filter comprising at least one plug of filtration material wrapped with one or more filter wrappers; anda tipping material attaching the tobacco rod and the filter;wherein the one or more filter wrappers have a basis weight of more than 32 grams per square metre and less than 50 grams per square metre, and the at least one plug of filtration material forming the filter has a plasticizer content of between about 5 percent and about 10 percent.2. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein a hardness of the smoking article measured at any point of the filter when attached to the tobacco rod by the tipping material is less than about 90 percent.3. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein a hardness of the smoking article measured at any point of the filter when attached to the tobacco rod by the tipping material is higher than about 85 percent.4. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the basis weight is between about 42 and 48 grams per square metre.5. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the one or more filter wrappers are non-porous wrappers.6. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the one or more filter wrappers have a thickness of between about 50 to 60 microns.7. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the one or more filter wrappers is a single filter wrapper, and the at least one plug of filtration material is a single plug of filtration material wrapped with the single filter wrappers.8. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the one or more filter wrappers is a single filter wrapper, and the at least one plug of filtration material further includes at least one first plug of non-wrap acetate filtration material and at least one second plug of non-wrap acetate filtration material, the first and second plugs of non-wrap acetate filtration material being overwrapped by the single filter wrapper holding both first and second plugs in a spaced relationship to define a cavity there between.9. A smoking article according to claim 8, wherein the filter comprises at least one fluid-releasing member positioned in the cavity.10. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the one or more filter wrappers comprises a waterproof non porous wrapper.11. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the filter has a length of between about 20 mm to 30 mm.12. A smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the filter has, at any part thereof, a circumference of between about 20 mm to about 25 mm.13. A smoking article according to claim 11, wherein the filter has a tow weight in the range from about 90 mg to about 160 mg.14. A filter for a smoking article, the filter comprising: at least one plug of filtration material wrapped with one or more filter wrappers;wherein the one or more filter wrappers have a basis weight of more than 32 grams per square metre and less than 50 grams per square metre, and the at least one plug of filtration material forming the filter has a plasticizer content of between about 5 percent and 10 percent.15. Use of the filter according to claim 14 in a smoking article.


[EN] A product for holding a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute includes an integrated electronic device with: a power source; an input means comprising a sensor to generate an input signal from an external stimulus; an output means to generate an output signal; digital processing means to process the input signal and deliver a command signal to the output means based at least in part on processing of the input signal; and circuitry connecting the power source, the input means, the output means and the digital processing means; wherein the power source, the input means, the output means, the digital processing means and the circuitry are printed on a substantially flexible substrate. Use of packaging for holding a tobacco product or tobacco substitute includes such a product with an integrated electronic device. [EN] 1. A product for holding a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute comprising an integrated electronic device with: a power source;an input means comprising a sensor to generate an input signal from an external stimulus;an output means to generate an output signal;digital processing means to process the input signal and deliver a command signal to the output means based at least in part on processing of the input signal; andcircuitry connecting the power source, the input means, the output means and the digital processing means;wherein the power source, the input means, the output means, the digital processing means and the circuitry are printed on a substantially flexible substrate.2. A product for holding a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute according to claim 1, wherein the digital processing means comprises printed dopant poly-silicon transistors.3. A product for holding a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute according to claim 1, wherein the digital processing means comprises a memory.4. A product for holding a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute according to claim 1, wherein the sensor is at least one of a humidity sensor, a light sensor, a motion sensor, a temperature sensor and/or a gas sensor.5. A product for holding a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute according to claim 1, wherein the input means further comprise a wireless signal receiver.6. A product for holding a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute according to claim 1, wherein the output means comprises at least one of a display, a lighting means, a sound generator and/or a wireless signal emitter.7. A product for holding a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute according to claim 1, wherein the power source comprises at least one of a battery, energy harvesting means and electromagnetic charging means.8. A product for holding a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute according to claim 1, wherein the substrate comprises synthetic and/or natural material in a sheet form.9. A product for holding a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute according to claim 8, wherein the substrate comprises a laminate.10. A product for holding a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute according to claim 8, wherein the substrate comprises folding and/or creasing lines.11. A product for holding a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute according to claim 1, further comprising a protective layer covering all of the substrate, the power source, the output means, the digital processing means and the circuitry.12. A product for holding a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute according to claim 11, wherein the protective layer further comprises a removable portion covering the input means.13. A product for holding a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute according to claim 1, further comprising a removable protective layer covering all of the substrate, the power source, the output means, the digital processing means, the circuitry and the input means.14. Use of packaging for holding a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute comprising a product according to claim 1.15. A product for holding a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute comprising an integrated electronic device with: a power source;a sensor to generate an input signal from an external stimulus;an output to generate an output signal, wherein the output is at least one of a display, a light, a sound generator and/or a wireless signal emitter;transistors to process the input signal and deliver a command signal to the output based at least in part on processing of the input signal; andcircuitry connecting the power source, the sensor, the output and the transistors;wherein the power source, the sensor, the output, the transistors and the circuitry are printed on a substantially flexible substrate.


[EN] An aerosol generating device includes a heating chamber arranged to receive a consumable along a first direction and heat the consumable to generate an inhalable vapour, and a grip for holding the device, wherein the first direction and the longitudinal axis of the device are angularly offset from each other. By providing an aerosol generating device configured in this manner the smoking experience of the user is enhanced. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating device comprising: a body, a heating chamber, a battery, and a PCB; wherein the body comprises a grip arranged parallel to a longitudinal axis of the device;the heating chamber, the battery, and the PCB are arranged within the body; andthe heating chamber comprises an internal surface extending in a first direction, and the heating chamber is configured to receive a consumable along the first direction;such that an angle between the first direction and the longitudinal axis of the device is between 5 degrees and 45 degrees.2. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein a perimeter of the grip is between 30 mm and 160 mm.3. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, further comprising an air inlet passing from an exterior of the device into the heating chamber, the air inlet being located away from the grip.4. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the heating chamber further comprises a bevelled opening.5. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, further comprising a heating element; wherein the heating element is a heater surrounding the heating chamber.6. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, further comprising a heating element, wherein the heating element is an electromagnetic inductor surrounding or positioned next to the heating chamber.7. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the battery is arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis of the device.8. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the PCB is arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis of the device.9. The aerosol generating device of claim 5, further comprising a thermal insulator disposed around the heating chamber and/or between the heating element and the battery and/or the PCB.10. The aerosol generating device of clam 1, wherein the aerosol generating device has an elongate cross section in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the device.11. The aerosol generating device of claim 10, wherein the elongate cross section has a minimum width in a range of 15 mm and 25 mm and a maximum width in a range of 25 mm and 50 mm.12. An aerosol generating system comprising the aerosol generating device of claim 1 and a consumable; wherein the consumable comprises a mouthpiece and a vapour generating substance.13. The aerosol generating system of claim 12, wherein the consumable is a straight stick or rod.14. The aerosol generating system of claim 12, wherein the vapour generating substance is solid or semi-solid.15. A smoking device comprising a heating chamber and a PCB or a battery; wherein the heating chamber comprises an internal surface extending in a first direction and is configured to accept a vapour generating substance; andwherein the PCB or the battery is configured to extend along a second direction;wherein an angle between the first direction and the second direction is between 5 degrees and 45 degrees.


[EN] A moisture meter includes an energy source for supplying electrical energy to the moisture meter, a logic, a sensor for measuring ambient moisture, a memory and an output for outputting at least one value characteristic for a measured moisture and at least one carrier on which the energy source, the logic, the sensor, the memory and the output are arranged. The moisture meter is encapsulated within a hermetic barrier. [EN] 1. A moisture meter comprising an energy source for supplying electrical energy to the moisture meter, a logic, a sensor for measuring ambient moisture, a memory and an output for outputting at least one value characteristic for a measured moisture and at least one carrier on which the energy source, the logic, the sensor, the memory and the output are arranged, wherein the moisture meter is encapsulated within a hermetic barrier.2. The moisture meter according to claim 1, wherein: the at least one carrier includes a flexible carrier.3. The moisture meter according to claim 1, wherein: the hermetic barrier is a hermetic coating.4. The moisture meter according to claim 1, wherein: the sensor is a capacity moisture sensor.5. The moisture meter according to claim 1, wherein: the output is a display.6. The moisture meter according to claim 5, wherein: the display comprises at least one light emitting diode and/or an electrochromic display.7. The moisture meter according to claim 1, further comprising: an activation switch.8. The moisture meter according to claim 7, wherein: the activation switch is a capacitive switch.9. The moisture meter according to claim 1, wherein: the hermetic barrier is transparent at least in portions thereof.10. The moisture meter according to claim 1, wherein: the hermetic barrier comprises a multilayer film including at least a parylene layer.11. The moisture meter according to claim 1, wherein: the energy source is a printed battery.12. The moisture meter according to claim 1, wherein: the at least one carrier includes a flexible printed circuit board.13. A tobacco container comprising a cavity for receiving a charge of tobacco material and further comprising the moisture meter according to claim 1 arranged in the cavity and configured to measure the ambient moisture within the cavity.14. The tobacco container according to claim 13, wherein the moisture meter is arranged on a wall of the cavity with said sensor facing towards an interior of the cavity.15. The tobacco container according to claim 13, further comprising at least one transparent window in a wall of the cavity, wherein the moisture meter is arranged in the container with the output facing said at least one transparent window.16. The moisture meter according to claim 1, wherein: the sensor is a co-planar capacity moisture sensor.


[EN] A cartridge for an aerosol generating device includes a slab of aerosol generating substrate having two major surfaces, two edge surfaces, and front and rear end surfaces. Each major surface has an area which is between 100 mm2 and 2000 mm2, and the thickness of the slab is between 0.5 mm and 3.0 mm. A wrapper is wrapped around the slab, and the wrapper extends from the front end face of the slab in order to form a mouthpiece. [EN] 1. A cartridge for an aerosol generating device, comprising: a slab of aerosol generating substrate having two major surfaces, two edge surfaces, and front and rear end surfaces, wherein each major surface has an area which is between 100 mm2 and 2000 mm2, and wherein a thickness of the slab between the two major surfaces is between 0.5 mm and 3.0 mm.2. The cartridge of claim 1, comprising a wrapper extending around the two major surfaces and the two edge surfaces.3. The cartridge of claim 2, wherein the wrapper has a thickness which is between 10 nm and 1000 nm.4. The cartridge of claim 2, wherein the wrapper includes an overlapping portion on one of the edge surfaces.5. The cartridge of claim 2, wherein the wrapper includes two ends which face one another without overlapping one another.6. The cartridge of claim 2, wherein an adhesive is provided between the wrapper and the aerosol generating substrate.7. The cartridge of claim 2, wherein an airflow route is provided from the rear end surface to the front end surface, and wherein the airflow route is provided between the wrapper and the aerosol generating substrate.8. The cartridge of claim 7, wherein the airflow route is provided by one or more grooves or channels in the aerosol generating substrate.9. The cartridge of claim 2, wherein the wrapper extends from the front end surface of the slab in order to form a mouthpiece through which a user can generate an airflow past or through the slab in order to inhale an aerosol.10. The cartridge of claim 9, wherein the mouthpiece comprises an internal supporting structure to maintain a shape of the mouthpiece as the mouthpiece extends from the front end surface of the slab.11. The cartridge of claim 10, wherein the internal supporting structure is a corrugated support structure.12. The cartridge of claim 9, wherein the wrapper also extends from the rear end surface of the slab to form an air inlet portion.13. The cartridge of claim 1, including a support element for increasing rigidity of the slab in a plane that is parallel to the two major surfaces.14. An aerosol generating device, comprising: the cartridge of claim 1; anda heater positioned adjacent at least one of the major surfaces.15. A method of manufacturing a cartridge for an aerosol generating device, the method comprising: providing a slab of aerosol generating substrate having two major surfaces, two edge surfaces, and front and rear end surfaces which can be exposed to an airflow, wherein each major surface has an area which is between 100 mm2 and 2000 mm2, and wherein a thickness of the slab between the two major surfaces us between 0.5 mm and 3.0 mm.16. A cartridge for an aerosol generating device, the cartridge comprising: a slab of aerosol generating substrate having two major surfaces, two edge surfaces, and front and rear end surfaces which can be exposed to an airflow; anda wrapper which is wrapped around the slab, wherein the wrapper extends from the front end surface of the slab in order to form a mouthpiece through which a user can generate an airflow past or through the slab in order to inhale an aerosol.