DE10065545B4 - Method and device for the detection, analysis, transmission and dispensing of fragrances - Google Patents

Abstract

Method for detecting, analyzing, transmitting and outputting a user's smells or in the vicinity of a user of telecommunications terminals and for detecting critical values of gases in the environment of a user of telecommunications terminals for detection or security purposes, characterized
in that the individual fragrance of a caller (9) is recorded and analyzed via a fragrance sensor (2) in a telecommunication terminal (1),
that the determined analysis data are encoded by an integrated encryption software and transmitted together with conversation and / or image data via a telecommunication network (s) to a telecommunication terminal (1) of a receiver (13) containing the analysis data of the fragrance in that device decoded and transferred to an integrated fragrance mixer (5),
the fragrance mixer (5) composes the fragrance of the caller by means of the received analysis data and then outputs it via a miniature nozzle (8) integrated in the telecommunication terminal (1), and
that upon acceptance of the conversation by the recipient (13) whose fragrance also detected, ...

Description

The The invention relates to a method for detection, analysis, transmission and dispensing scents in the environment of a user of telecommunication terminals after Preamble of claim 1.

Air fresheners with mains connection, receive the fragrance data and then special fragrances from several basic substances can compile and output are known, such as the fragrance of the company DIGICENT. This fragrance dispenser can be arranged individually or distributed decentralized and over Internet commands for generating fragrances to be initialized. Further, odor analysis sensors are in several embodiments already available in the market. encryption software There is also sufficient to encode and decode sensitive data. Analyzers, the scents or analyze gases for their constituents and, if necessary Trigger alarm, belong also to the state of the art.

Japanese Laid-Open Patent Application 2000 299 721 A further discloses a telephone in which an incoming call is signaled by the emission of perfumes. WO99 / 38102 A1 describes a multimedia advertising system in which certain fragrances are released depending on the type of advertising. This system is used for radio and television advertising or any kind of advertising. From the post-published DE 20021115 U1 A mobile telephone is known in which one or more fragrance reservoirs are integrated and which generates unique or intermittent fragrances for the user's perception during incoming calls and / or during the conversation with another telephone subscriber.

From the DE 19817853 A1 Furthermore, a personal detection device for at least one hazardous gas is known, in which the exceeding of a critical concentration of the gas is particularly signaled. The warning signal is automatically transmitted via radio to a central control room. In a particular embodiment, the radio warning signal also includes a device code. After the warning signal has been triggered, automatically locatable signals are advantageously sent as long as they are centrally acknowledged.

The Although telecommunications technology used up to now enables direct communication over long distances, however, usually only limited to the use of one Sensory organ. In video telephony, on the other hand, it is already known to address two sensory organs, namely the eyes and the ears.

Basically, the more sense organs are addressed simultaneously, the more authentic and more realistic is the telecommunications and the higher the acceptance of the users. In the context of telecommunications between two natural People also play scents an important role. scents decide decisively with more than Sympathy or antipathy, about Well-being or malaise or even about rejection.

Of the The invention is therefore based on the object, a method according to to provide the preamble of claim 1, which is in the telecommunications to increase the acceptance of users and recipients and the operation of automatic Emergency call systems and monitoring systems and that too for recognition or security purposes, and also technically simple and easy to handle in all existing and future telecommunications terminals to be integrated or realized with the help of these devices.

The inventive solution of Task for the method is characterized in the characterizing part of patent claim 1.

Further Embodiments are characterized in the claims 2 to 10.

It applies in principle, the more sense organs are addressed simultaneously, the more authentic and more realistic the telecommunications between two or more persons and each is higher the acceptance of users, as proven in the context of communication between natural persons Fragrances one to play an important role.

It is therefore in commercial mobile and immobile telecommunication terminals a sensor for perception and analysis of the fragrances, a fragrance mixer, a memory and / or processor chip, an encryption software as well as a miniature nozzle integrated. The sensor analyzes the recorded scents, then be the data obtained from it encrypted and with the telephone conversation from the telephone terminal of the transmitter to the recipient and possibly also from the recipient transferred to the transmitter. The respective terminal provides over the integrated fragrance mixer the fragrance of the transmitter due to the transmitted Data together and pass it over a nozzle out. The two conversation partners, namely the caller and the recipient are thus able, now also the scent in addition to the voice and possibly next to the image of the other person.

That for the inventive method The terminal used essentially has two additional main functions, namely to first perceive, analyze, transmit, generate and output fragrances and, secondly, to detect gases and, if appropriate, to issue warning messages at preprogrammed maximum values. The user is warned by issuing a corresponding message, for example by an audible warning signal or by immediate disclosure to an emergency call center or in extreme cases rescued. This function can help to prevent accidents such as gas explosions, in connection with uncontrolled escaping gases in rooms or to save affected persons. The specially equipped telecommunications terminals, such as mobile phones, or classic house phones or PC's with fragrance function, make it possible that these devices and the inventive method form a novel system that can be used, inter alia, to scents certain moods of the user to produce or support, for example, sea scent to create holiday mood.

Further Advantages, features and applications of the present Invention, in particular the generation of fragrance according to the participants a telecommunications with mutual fragrance recognition realization, will be apparent from the following description in conjunction with the in the drawing illustrated embodiments.

The Invention will be described below with reference to the drawing embodiments described in more detail.

In the description, the claims, the abstract and in the drawing, the list given in the back of the reference numerals used terms and associated reference numerals.

In the drawing mean:

1 a mobile phone for the detection, analysis, transmission and dispensing of fragrances and for the detection of critical values of gases;

2 a schematic diagram of the basic process steps and

3 an application as a warning device against dangerous gases.

In 1 is a telecom terminal 1 represented in the form of a mobile phone. The structure of fixed-network communication terminals is technically equivalent. For example, the sensor becomes 2 integrated in the landline telephone or in the PC in the keyboard or the headphones.

This in 1 illustrated mobile phone as a telecommunications terminal 1 has an integrated fragrance sensor 2 on, still a usual display 3 , an integrated memory chip 4 , a fragrance mixer 5 , Perfume cartridges 6 , a keyboard 7 and one or more miniature nozzle (s) 8th on. In addition, it has an encryption software which serves to encrypt the data or information to be transmitted and also the data for the fragrances. Each device has a miniature nozzle 8th present, which emanates the fragrance according to the transmitted data. The integrated fragrance sensor 2 has the ability to record and analyze fragrances, for example, of a caller. Subsequently, the analyzed fragrances are converted into data, encrypted and with the telephone call from the telecommunication terminal 1 of the caller 9 according to 2 on a mobile network or a landline 11 transmitted via an appropriate connection to a fragrance generation / output at the telecommunication terminal 1 a recipient 13 trigger. The in this telecommunication terminal 1 integrated fragrance mixer 5 according to 1 Represents the fragrance of the caller 9 together and pass it over the miniature nozzle 8th according to 1 out. The two parties, namely the caller 9 and the receiver 13 , can now, upon request, perceive the fragrance of the other person. Fragrance cartridges are used to generate the respective fragrance 6 according to 1 containing the corresponding basic substances from which the corresponding fragrances are mixed. It has to be added that the fragrance sensor 2 either analyzed the specific fragrance of the user and / or ambient fragrances depending on the positioning of the telecommunication terminal. The memory chip or processor chip 4 according to 1 can store data on the composition of fragrances and in cooperation with the existing or an additional processor in the telecommunication terminal 1 Control signals for the fragrance mixer 5 and the scented cartridges 6 generate and provide for control. About the miniature nozzle 8th Then the produced fragrance is issued.

The same are the telecommunications terminal 1 Recipient 13 analyzed fragrances as fragrance data 14 the recipient via the mobile and / or fixed networks 11 for scent production / output 15 to the telecommunication terminal 1 of the caller 9 transferred in order to spend the corresponding fragrances there.

• 1. Hei Benutzen eines erfindungsgemäß ausgestatteten Telekommunikationsendgerätes 1 durch einen Anrufer 9 wird über den integrierten Duftsensor 2 der individuelle Duft des Anrufers 9 aufgenommen und analysiert. Dazu ist der Duftsensor 2 so am Telekommunikationsendgerät angebracht, dass er direkten Hautkontakt oder zumindestens einen sehr geringen Abstand zum Körper des Anrufers ermöglicht. Bei PC's kann er zum Beispiel in der Tastatur integriert werden.
• 2. Die vom Duftsensor 2 ermittelten Analysedaten des Duftes des Anrufers 9 werden von einer integrierten Verschlüsselungssoftware codiert und so gegen unberechtigten Zugriff und Manipulation geschützt.
• 3. Die codierten Analysedaten des Duftes werden dann mit den Gesprächs- und/oder Bilddaten des Telefongespräches über das Netz auf das Telekommunikationsendgerät 1 des Empfängers 13 übertragen.
• 4. Im Telekommunikationsendgerät 1 des Empfängers 13 werden die Duftdaten decodiert und an den im Telekommunikationsendgerät 1 des Empfängers integrierten Duftmischer 5 übertragen.
• 5. Der Duftmischer 5 des Telekommunikationsendgerätes 1 des Empfängers 13 stellt dann mittels der empfangenen Analysedaten des Anrufers 9 den Duft des Anrufers aus den in den Duftkartuschen 6 enthaltenen Grundsubstanzen im Telekommunikationsendgerät 1 des Empfängers 13 zusammen.
• 6. Der Duft des Anrufers 9 wird dann über eine in das Telekommunikationsendgerät 1 des Empfängers 13 integrierte Miniaturdüse 8 gesteuert ausgegeben.
• 7. Sobald der Empfänger 13 das Gespräch annimmt, wird sein Duft ebenfalls gemäß 1 bis 6 analysiert, verarbeitet und übertragen. So können beide Personen den Duft der jeweiligen anderen Person während eines Telefongespräches wahrnehmen.

In the following, the basic general procedure of the method is based on 2 described:

• 1. Hei use an inventively out equipped telecommunications terminal 1 through a caller 9 is via the integrated fragrance sensor 2 the individual scent of the caller 9 recorded and analyzed. This is the fragrance sensor 2 attached to the telecommunications terminal so that it allows direct skin contact or at least a very small distance to the body of the caller. In the case of PCs, for example, it can be integrated in the keyboard.
• 2. The of the fragrance sensor 2 determined analysis data of the fragrance of the caller 9 are encoded by integrated encryption software to protect against unauthorized access and manipulation.
• 3. The coded analysis data of the fragrance are then with the conversation and / or image data of the telephone conversation over the network to the telecommunication terminal 1 Recipient 13 transfer.
• 4. In the telecommunication terminal 1 Recipient 13 the fragrance data are decoded and sent to the telecommunication terminal 1 the receiver integrated fragrance mixer 5 transfer.
• 5. The fragrance mixer 5 of the telecommunication terminal 1 Recipient 13 then uses the received analysis data of the caller 9 the smell of the caller from those in the fragrance cartridges 6 contained basic substances in the telecommunication terminal 1 Recipient 13 together.
• 6. The fragrance of the caller 9 is then via a in the telecommunication terminal 1 Recipient 13 integrated miniature nozzle 8th controlled output.
• 7. Once the recipient 13 When the call is accepted, its fragrance is also analyzed, processed and transmitted as shown in FIGS. 1-6. Thus, both persons can perceive the scent of the other person during a telephone conversation.

• 8. Die Duftfunktion kann über das jeweilige Telekommunikationsendgerät 1 auf Wunsch aktiviert oder deaktiviert werden.
• 9. Das Telekommunikationsendgerät 1 kann auf einem integrierten Chip 4 mehrere verschiedene codierte Duftdaten speichern.
• 10. Das Telekommunikationsendgerät 1 kann von einem Nutzer auch als Duftspender benutzt werden, um zum Beispiel in einem Raum einen bestimmten Duft zu erzeugen ohne ein Telefongespräch zu führen. Der Nutzer kann dazu gespeicherte Düfte entsprechend aktivieren. Empfängt der Nutzer eines Telekommunikationsendgerätes 1 Duftdaten eines anderen Nutzers, so kann er diese direkt auf dem integrierten Chip 4 abspeichern.
• 11. Der Nutzer kann in seinem Telekommunikationsgerät 1 gespeicherte Düfte/Duftdaten bestimmten Telefonnummern und E-Mail-Adressen zuordnen. Das heißt, selbst wenn ein Anrufer nicht über ein Telekommunikationsendgerät 1 mit einem Duftsystem verfügt, kann der Angerufene einen voreingestellten Duft über sein Telekommunikationsendgerät wahrnehmen, den er vorher dieser Person bzw. der Telefonnummer und/oder der E-Mail Adresse dieser Person zugeordnet hat.
• 12. Düfte können auch in Verbindung mit einer SMS verschickt und empfangen werden (Funktion siehe Punkte 1 bis 6). Dazu wählt der Nutzer einen auf seinem Telekommunikationsendgerät 1 gespeicherten Duft aus und schickt ihn zusammen mit der SMS an den Empfänger 13.
• 13. Düfte können auch mit Dateien, zum Beispiel einer Bilddatei eines Passfotos oder Urlaubsfotos, verknüpft, verschickt und empfangen werden.
• 14. Der Nutzer kann sich über das Display 3 die noch verfügbare Restduftstoffmenge in den Duftkartuschen 6 und die damit noch verfügbare Restfunktionszeit anzeigen lassen.
• 15. Der Nutzer erhält automatisch eine Anzeige, wenn eine bestimmte Minimalfüllmenge der Duftkartuschen 6 erreicht ist.
• 16. Die Düfte werden aus verschiedenen Grundsubstanzen zusammengestellt, die in Duftkartuschen 6 enthalten sind. Diese Duftkartuschen werden in das Telekommunikationsendgerät 1 eingelegt und können immer wieder nachgefüllt und ausgetauscht werden.

In addition, the following additional features can be realized and integrated as required and desired:

• 8. The fragrance function can via the respective telecommunications terminal 1 if desired, be activated or deactivated.
• 9. The telecommunication terminal 1 can on an integrated chip 4 store several different coded fragrance data.
• 10. The telecommunication terminal 1 Can also be used by a user as a fragrance dispenser, for example, in a room to produce a specific fragrance without a phone call to lead. The user can activate stored fragrances accordingly. Receives the user of a telecommunication terminal 1 Fragrance data of another user, so he can directly on the integrated chip 4 save.
• 11. The user can in his telecommunication device 1 Assign stored fragrances / fragrance data to specific telephone numbers and e-mail addresses. That is, even if a caller does not have a telecommunications terminal 1 has a scent system, the called party can perceive a preset fragrance on his telecommunications terminal, which he has previously assigned to this person or the phone number and / or the e-mail address of this person.
• 12. Fragrances can also be sent and received in conjunction with an SMS (see points 1 to 6 for function). For this purpose, the user selects one on his telecommunications terminal 1 stored fragrance and send it along with the SMS to the recipient 13 ,
• 13. Fragrances can also be linked, sent and received with files, for example an image file of a passport photo or holiday photo.
• 14. The user can look over the display 3 the remaining amount of residual perfume in the perfume cartridges 6 and display the available residual function time.
• 15. The user will automatically receive an ad when a certain minimum amount of perfume cartridges 6 is reached.
• 16. The fragrances are made up of different basic substances that are in fragrance cartridges 6 are included. These fragrance cartridges are in the telecommunication terminal 1 are inserted and can always be refilled and replaced.

A another main function is that the fragrance sensor allows also critical values more dangerous To detect gases or gaseous substances such as carbon dioxide and the respective user of the telecommunication terminal To warn you of an appropriate message or this message to a properly equipped headquarters to give.

With the method and the correspondingly equipped telecommunication terminals 1 As described above, the hitherto possible communication via speech and images can be enhanced by a further third sensory perception and thereby made significantly more realistic. Images, files, messages, or reports can be augmented or upgraded with "attached" fragrances, or it can be used to create or support certain moods of the user, such as the scent of the sea, to create a holiday mood.

For the detection of dangerous gases 18 according to 3 in a room 16 , For example, in an uncontrolled leakage of gases from a gas outlet source 17 , is the use of the communication terminal according to the invention 1 through a user 19 extremely easy. The telecommunication terminal 1 in the form of a mobile phone, the user 19 carries with it, constantly checks with its integrated fragrance sensor 2 whether dangerous gases are present in the immediate vicinity of the user. Are dangerous gases present and exceed these, for example, a stored maximum value, then the telecommunications terminal 1 a warning signal issued or a suitably equipped emergency call center dialed directly to trigger appropriate actions.

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Claims (10)

Method for detecting, analyzing, transmitting and outputting fragrances of a user or in the environment of a user of telecommunication terminals and for detecting critical values of gases in the environment of a user of telecommunication terminals for detection or security purposes, characterized in that via a fragrance sensor ( 2 ) in a telecommunication terminal ( 1 ) the individual scent of a caller ( 9 ) and that the analysis data determined is encoded by an integrated encryption software and, together with conversation and / or image data, is transmitted to a telecommunication terminal (s) via one or more telecommunication networks. 1 ) of a recipient ( 13 ), which decodes the analysis data of the fragrance in this device and to an integrated fragrance mixer ( 5 ) that the fragrance mixer ( 5 ) composes the fragrance of the caller by means of the received analysis data and then via a in the telecommunication terminal ( 1 ) integrated miniature nozzle ( 8th ) and that upon acceptance of the call by the recipient ( 13 ) whose scent is also recorded, analyzed, processed and the caller ( 9 ), produced and output. A method according to claim 1, characterized in that the transmission of the determined analysis data of the fragrance or a gas at the request or command of a respective user, that is a caller and / or recipient ( 1 ) is controllably transmitted or blocked. Method according to one of the claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the fragrance mixer ( 5 ) of the telecommunication terminal ( 1 ) Recipient ( 13 ) and / or the caller ( 9 ) by means of the received analysis data in fragrance cartridges ( 6 ) contains the corresponding fragrance of the respective interlocutor or his environment, which is supplied via a miniature nozzle ( 8th ) in the respective telecommunication terminal ( 1 ) of the caller ( 9 ) or recipient ( 13 ) is issued controlled. Method according to one of the claims 1 to 3, characterized in that in the telecommunication terminal ( 1 ) in an integrated chip ( 4 ) several different coded fragrance data are stored by the respective user of the telecommunication terminal ( 1 ) can be controllably initialized and made effective. Method according to one of the claims 1 to 4, characterized in that a telecommunication terminal ( 1 ) with fragrance sensor ( 2 ), Fragrance mixer ( 5 ), Fragrance cartridges ( 6 ), Miniature nozzle ( 8th ) for dispensing fragrances and optionally with memory and / or processor chip ( 4 ) is made effective for the storage of certain fragrance data as a fragrance dispenser by the user activates the stored fragrances accordingly. Method according to one of the claims 1 to 5, characterized in that that of a user of a telecommunication terminal ( 1 received fragrance data of a telecommunications partner directly on the integrated memory and / or processor chip ( 4 ) are stored. Method according to one of the claims 1 to 6, characterized in that a user of a telecommunication terminal ( 1 stored fragrances / fragrance data certain telecommunications terminal numbers and / or e-mail addresses assigned and that this function is particularly effective when the other party does not have a telecommunication terminal ( 1 ) with a fragrance system, however, the fragrance assigned to this person or the telephone number and / or the e-mail address can be generated and can be issued on request. Method according to one of the claims 1 to 6, characterized in that data of fragrances can also be sent and received in connection with an SMS, in that the respective user has one on his telecommunication terminal ( 1 stored fragrance and send it along with the SMS to the recipient ( 13 ). Method according to one of the claims 1 to 8, characterized in that fragrance data together with data from Files linked, sent and received as an image file become. Method according to one of the claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the still available residual perfume amount in the perfume cartridges ( 6 ) as well as the remaining service time remaining available on a display ( 3 ) are realized displayable.