The EPO published patent EP4627951A1 filed by Japan Tobacco Inc. with inventor YAMADA, Manabu. The patent covers an information processing device and method for aerosol generation device management, with IPC classifications including A24F 40/57 (aerosol generation devices), A24F 40/50 (devices for aerosols), G06Q 30/0217 (cost/price determination), and G06Q 50/10 (tobacco industry). The application designates 31 contracting states across the European region.

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