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Tech company VAIPIO has developed LEVEL , a revolutionary onboard computer that can track your vaping habits and help smokers quit .
Words : Caroline Barry
V aping technology is constantly evolving , with companies across the globe developing new and innovative ways to help smokers quit through the power of e-cigarettes . Dosage monitors , in particular , have recently gained traction in the research sector , and are now preparing to launch on the consumer market .
Not only will these devices allow people to track their nicotine consumption , but they could also give users a better understanding of when and why they pick up their vape .
Forward-thinking tech company VAIPIO is leading the charge when it comes to commercially available dosage monitors , having already developed LEVEL , a userfriendly smart device that learns your vaping habits and predicts when your next nicotine-craving will strike .
VAIPIO CEO , Yazan Sboul , explained that the device uses a basic traffic light system to help vapers stay in control of their nicotine consumption . He said : “ It ’ s really intuitive and simple … there is a green light when you reduce your dosage , which will turn blue when you ’ re at your normal level and red if you exceed it . All you need to do is avoid red , because that indicates that you are increasing your daily dose .” Yazan highlighted that you can puff at a green or blue level to your heart ’ s content , as this will eventually lead to a gradual drop in daily nicotine consumption . The LEVEL system is also paired with a mobile app , allowing vapers to track their progress and measure multiple factors including number of puffs , time between uses and power per inhalation .
The app also gives you a more detailed breakdown of the information provided by the light system , showing you how your greens weigh up against your blues and reds .
“ You can check your progress at any time of the day , but the idea is that we don ’ t tell people to stop vaping , just show them they ’ ve had enough ,” said Yazan .
“ It ’ s matching against your level , not telling you what you should or shouldn ’ t be doing … that ’ s why it ’ s called LEVEL .” He continued : “ With normal cigarettes , you
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