EP3532321A1 - Procédé pour ajouter au moins une substance odorante à l'air - Google Patents

Procédé pour ajouter au moins une substance odorante à l'air

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EP3532321A1
EP3532321A1 EP17829124.1A EP17829124A EP3532321A1 EP 3532321 A1 EP3532321 A1 EP 3532321A1 EP 17829124 A EP17829124 A EP 17829124A EP 3532321 A1 EP3532321 A1 EP 3532321A1
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fragrance
air
person
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vehicle
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Hans Peter Schlegelmilch
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60H—ARRANGEMENTS OF HEATING, COOLING, VENTILATING OR OTHER AIR-TREATING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PASSENGER OR GOODS SPACES OF VEHICLES
    • B60H3/00—Other air-treating devices
    • B60H3/0007—Adding substances other than water to the air, e.g. perfume, oxygen
    • B60H3/0035—Adding substances other than water to the air, e.g. perfume, oxygen characterised by the control methods for adding the substance
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60H—ARRANGEMENTS OF HEATING, COOLING, VENTILATING OR OTHER AIR-TREATING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PASSENGER OR GOODS SPACES OF VEHICLES
    • B60H1/00—Heating, cooling or ventilating [HVAC] devices
    • B60H1/00642—Control systems or circuits; Control members or indication devices for heating, cooling or ventilating devices
    • B60H1/00735—Control systems or circuits characterised by their input, i.e. by the detection, measurement or calculation of particular conditions, e.g. signal treatment, dynamic models
    • B60H1/00742—Control systems or circuits characterised by their input, i.e. by the detection, measurement or calculation of particular conditions, e.g. signal treatment, dynamic models by detection of the vehicle occupants' presence; by detection of conditions relating to the body of occupants, e.g. using radiant heat detectors

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  • the invention relates to a method for enriching air with at least perfume according to the features in the preamble of claim 1.
  • Perception is based on external stimuli, whose detection by one or more sensory organs gives the respective individual an impression of his environment. Especially in humans, the visual impressions are of the highest importance, since of the five basic senses the sense of sight has the highest absorption capacity. Although seeing is subject to little cognitive control, it is particularly olfactory stimuli that can trigger a direct decision-making process. In fact, odors absorbed by the sense of smell lead to an immediate reaction virtually without the participation of consciousness. Viewed somatically, this is due to the close connection between the sense of smell and the limbic system, which is known to be the center of memory and emotions.
  • fragrances are deliberately used in a variety of ways. The areas of application range from targeted forms of therapy to the attempt to influence human purchasing behavior (functional fragrance). The actual release of the respective fragrance or a combination of several fragrances can be done in many ways. Since fragrances are transported via the air or breathing air to the respective receiver, it requires their corresponding evaporation or atomization. Known methods use a mostly continuous release of fragrances, for example via a wick or an evaporation over the air-contacting surface of a volume of fragrance.
  • an air-conditioning apparatus which is the admission of air with vapors or aerosols scented substances serves.
  • Core idea here is the use of at least one electrically controllable micropump, which is connected via a pipeline with an odor-tight container.
  • This may be the principle of the "ink-jet” known from ink-jet printers, which uses precisely metered, cost-effective micropumps.
  • a fragrance-carrying substance contained in the container can be discharged in a predetermined amount by injecting it either directly into an air stream or first onto a carrier, from where the volatilizing substance is delivered to the air stream.
  • a freely programmable electronic control system is provided, by means of which the fragrances can be composed in relation to their time appearance, their desired intensity and the respective type or mixture.
  • the ventilation apparatus it is possible, in particular to enrich the air flowing with at least one fragrance.
  • the fragrance dissolved in a carrier liquid can be actively discharged, so that a defined amount of fragrance can be deliberately released.
  • the amount of perfume released in alternative methods can only be vaguely determined, if at all, since these are based on a comparison of uncontrolled release of perfume.
  • the object of the present invention is to further develop a method for enriching air with at least one fragrance in such a way that the associated possibility of supporting any known effects in a person exposed to such an enriched air can be carried out in a more varied and situation-appropriate manner.
  • the solution of this problem consists according to the invention in a method for the enrichment of air with at least one fragrance according to the features of claim 1. Further details, features and advantages of the objects of the invention will become apparent from the respective dependent claims.
  • the invention proposes a now dynamic control for the release of the at least one fragrance, which offers a variety of options beyond a purely temporal as well as quantity and species predetermined release of fragrance (s) going beyond.
  • it is now possible to selectively release the at least one fragrance for example, in response to a detectable current state of a person, which is exposable or exposed to the so enriched or enriched air.
  • the content of a simulation presented to the person can thus also be supported.
  • Said support can be carried out particularly preferably in real time, so that, for example, content recorded via the sense of sight and / or the sense of hearing can be combined with specifically adapted olfactory stimuli.
  • the resulting advantage is to be seen in the possibility of a quasi-interaction, according to which the at least one fragrance can now be released specifically on the basis of real events or states as well as simulated happenings.
  • the support of any known effects through the use of deliberately selected fragrances can thus be done in a much more diverse and the respective situation to a high degree fairing form.
  • a control of the amount of perfume to be released for enrichment is such that its concentration in ambient air and / or air flow is preferably kept below an average threshold for human smelling ability to form a conscious odor impression.
  • concentration in ambient air and / or air flow is preferably kept below an average threshold for human smelling ability to form a conscious odor impression.
  • a dosage of the at least one fragrance below the typical threshold perception would be preferable in this respect.
  • An exception could be, for example, those moments in which the person exposed to the air to be enriched is to be brought out in a very deliberate manner from a potentially hazardous condition.
  • the fragrance to be used in each case can be present in a form which allows its fastest possible release.
  • a carrier medium can serve, in which the respective fragrance is dissolved.
  • the carrier medium may be, for example, a liquid, such as water or alcohol.
  • a gas would be conceivable as a carrier medium, which would then be delivered in a comparable manner to the air.
  • the fragrance without its solution within a carrier medium.
  • the perfume may for example be in a very fine powder form, which allows its fine atomization in air.
  • the storage of the respective fragrance in a suitable container lends itself to, from which it can be removed in a targeted manner.
  • the container should advantageously have odor-resistant properties, so that the fragrance actually only gets into the air, if this is also desired.
  • shape of the perfume may be stored as a liquid or in gaseous form in the respective container.
  • the use of containers also allows their easy replacement and / or their easy refilling.
  • the method according to the invention can preferably be applied within a room.
  • This space may be, for example, a stationary space, such as inside a building, or a mobile space, such as an interior of a vehicle, on the other hand.
  • vehicles in the form of air, land or water vehicles including, for example, aircraft, motor vehicles or boats or ships, to name only a few, may be mentioned for the last-mentioned application possibility.
  • the at least one fragrance can be released into the air already present in the interior of a vehicle.
  • the at least one fragrance can be released into flowing air or an air flow, which is then supplied to the interior of a vehicle. Due to the known volume of the interior, an extremely accurate dosage for the at least one fragrance can be ensured in order to achieve the respective effect and / or the respective effect in the person exposed to the enriched air in the interior of the vehicle.
  • the release of the fragrance can be carried out on the basis of an analysis of a control behavior of the vehicle operator.
  • the person controlling the vehicle may advantageously be one who operates the vehicle from its interior.
  • the person operating the vehicle is not located in the interior of the vehicle, as is the case, for example, with a remote-controlled vehicle. Even in such a case, it would be possible to enrich the respective room in the manner previously indicated with respect to the air, regardless of where it is located.
  • their respective stress level can also be used and analyzed in order to then purposefully enrich the air that can be received by the person.
  • the invention proposes in the above-indicated contexts that, for example, the control behavior of the person located in particular in the interior of the vehicle is sensory detected and analyzed by at least one vehicle assistance system.
  • assistance systems already established in a vehicle can be used for this purpose who already monitor the driving or control behavior of the person for other reasons.
  • Possible assistance systems would include, for example, those that are geared to the loss of attention (Attention Assist) and / or pure carelessness of the vehicle operator. This includes, inter alia, lane keeping and brake actuation system, on the basis of which sometimes an active intervention in the operation of the vehicle can take place.
  • a condition stimulating over-fatigue is released, at least one perfume stimulating the person.
  • a condition stimulating over-fatigue is released, at least one perfume stimulating the person.
  • the aim here would be to raise their attention to such an extent that, for example, a safe continuation of the journey would be possible.
  • a fragrance warning the person could be released to regain their attention almost instantaneously.
  • Such a massive intervention would be conceivable in those cases in which the current state of the person poses a possible acute security risk, for example in the case of an imminent or even already occurred sleep while driving.
  • the invention provides that, if the person is in a state of arousal, at least one fragrance that soothes and / or pacifies the person could be released into the air. The goal would be to achieve a reflective effect in such a way that a current stress level of the respective person would be reduced in order to achieve a further adapted behavior.
  • a further field of application of the method according to the invention is simulations in relation to virtual reality (VR, virtual reality).
  • VR virtual reality
  • situations and their physical properties can be represented in real time, which are perceived by the respective person as a potential reality.
  • real parts such as the visual perception of the actual environment, can also be supplemented with purely simulated content.
  • the at least one fragrance could be released in coordination with a simulation aimed at the generation and / or supplement of virtual reality.
  • a simulation aimed at the generation and / or supplement of virtual reality.
  • the sense of "reality" in relation to the intrinsically virtual reality can be further improved, the more sense organs are purposefully addressed in accordance with the simulation.
  • Possible applications range from simulations used for training purposes (for example, pilot training) to the private household, where something computer-aided player life can be supported in a corresponding manner.
  • the enrichment of the air taken in by the person, in particular via the nose, required for the method according to the invention can be carried out in many ways.
  • the delivery of the at least one fragrance to the air surrounding a person it is - depending on the particular application of the invention - considered advantageous if it is released into flowing air.
  • This can be done for example via a arranged in a building and / or a vehicle ventilation system.
  • the invention provides for the use of a fluid-conducting system which allows the at least one perfume to be supplied to the respective person via a respiratory cannula and / or a breathing mask arranged thereon. From this arise - over the already previously performed - beyond operational areas, so that, for example, anxiety patients during a necessary treatment could be advantageously supported in keeping their individual stress level in a tolerable or even pleasant for the corresponding person area.
  • two or more different fragrances can be released into the air (for example, standing or flowing) at the same time or at different times.
  • This allows an advantageous composition of individual fragrances, so as to achieve a larger possible spectrum of reflex effects in the respective person on the basis of less different fragrances.
  • the invention proposes an either simultaneous, parallel release of the fragrances or else their previous mixing before they serve in the form of a composition for enriching the air.
  • the air to be enriched with one or more fragrances is first neutralized with respect to fragrances or fragrance already contained therein.
  • the active release of the at least one fragrance may then take place in the initially neutralized air.
  • Possible representational training for this could include one or more corresponding filters.
  • the targeted use of energy would allow a targeted ionization of the air to support their neutralization by oxidation of the undesirable odor molecules and / or enrichment with the desired fragrance or the desired.
  • Any fragrances or fragrances or odors-binding substances are also conceivable, such as the use of titanium dioxide ( ⁇ 2 ).
  • chemical aerosols could be used to isolate or destroy unpleasant odor molecules. This makes it possible to identify potential interactions due to undesirable mixing of actively released fragrance (s).

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Thermal Sciences (AREA)
  • Air-Conditioning For Vehicles (AREA)
  • Disinfection, Sterilisation Or Deodorisation Of Air (AREA)
  • Measurement Of The Respiration, Hearing Ability, Form, And Blood Characteristics Of Living Organisms (AREA)
  • Fats And Perfumes (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention concerne un procédé pour ajouter à l'air au moins une substance odorante, en particulier dissoute dans un milieu porteur. La substance odorante est libérée activement selon une quantité prédéfinie dans l'air se trouvant par exemple dans un habitacle ou devant être introduit dans cet habitacle par circulation. Selon l'invention, la distribution de la ou des substance(s) odorante(s) dans l'air intervient par régulation dynamique. Ainsi, la ou les substance(s) odorante(s) est/sont libérée(s) en réaction à un état détectable d'une personne exposée à l'air et/ou conformément à une simulation.
EP17829124.1A 2016-12-01 2017-11-30 Procédé pour ajouter au moins une substance odorante à l'air Withdrawn EP3532321A1 (fr)

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