JP6915898B2 - Fragrance space system - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a scent space system, in particular, to, for example, a scent space system that emits a scent into a space.

An example of the background technique is disclosed in Patent Document 1. In the fragrance device of Patent Document 1, the fragrance component that fills the internal space of the porous body is gradually released to the outside through the porous structure. As a result, the aromatic component is released to the outside in a substantially constant amount from the initial stage of use to the final stage of use, so that a stable aromatic space can be formed in the surroundings.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 8-191883 [A61L 9/12]

The fragrance component that realizes the effect such as comfort differs depending on the user. Therefore, when the fragrance of Cited Document 1 is provided in a space used by many users, it is difficult to emit an appropriate scent to all users.

Therefore, the main object of the present invention is to provide a novel scent space system.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a scent space system that can be used in a space through which a plurality of people pass.

The present invention has adopted the following configuration in order to solve the above problems. The reference numerals and supplementary explanations in parentheses indicate the correspondence with the embodiments described to assist the understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention in any way.

The first invention is a scent space system that emits scent into a space having a passage such as a home through which a plurality of specific persons pass, and is arranged in relation to the passage, and incense is provided to each of a plurality of cartridge mounting locations. An olfactory display capable of emitting multiple scents by mounting a cartridge containing a source and driving a piezoelectric element to inject a scent component from the scent source in each cartridge, and one for each of a plurality of specific persons. A storage means for storing the injection patterns associated with the scents so that the scent component or two or more scent components are injected at the same time is provided, and the storage means has the start time of the injection task and the start time of the injection task for each of a plurality of specific persons. storing the end time, further identification means for identifying someone of a plurality of specific people who pass through the passage, the injection pattern corresponding to a specific person identified when a particular person has been identified by the identification means storage means When the judgment means for judging whether or not the current time identifying a specific person is included in the time zone indicated by the start time and the end time , and when the judgment means judges that the current time is not included in the time zone. A scent space system including a control means for controlling an olfactory display so that an injection task is executed based on the injection pattern when the determination means determines that the current time is included in the time zone without executing the injection task. Is.

In the first invention, the scent space system (100: a reference symbol illustrating the corresponding portion in the examples; the same applies hereinafter) emits a scent into a space such as a front door of a home having a passage through which a person passes. The olfactory display (10) is arranged on the ceiling of the passage, for example, and is equipped with a cartridge (14) containing a scent source. By driving a piezoelectric element, a plurality of scent components are ejected from the scent source in each cartridge. Can emit the scent of. The storage means (404), for example, called a database, addresses scents so that each of a plurality of specific persons can perform an injection task in which one scent component or two or more scent components are ejected at the same time. The attached injection pattern is memorized, and the start time and end time of the injection task are memorized for each specific person. The identification means (6) is, for example, a pressure sensor, which uses the weight of a person to identify a person passing through a passage. The determination means (400, S43) determines whether or not the current time that identifies the specific person is included in the time zone indicated by the start time and the end time stored in the storage means corresponding to the specific person. .. When the control means (400 , S43, S47) determines that the current time is not included in the time zone by the determination means, it does not execute the injection task, and the determination means determines that the current time is included in the time zone. , Control the olfactory display to perform the injection task based on the injection pattern.

According to the first invention, the scent can be emitted while adjusting the type of scent according to the specific person and the time zone set for the specific person.

The second invention is subordinate to the first invention, and the storage means is the first time zone, the second start time, and the second end time indicated by the first start time and the first end time for the same specific person. The second time zone indicated by is set, the determination means determines whether the current time is included in the first time zone or the second time zone , and the control means is the determination means that the current time is the first time zone or the second time zone. It is a scent space system that controls the olfactory display to execute an injection task based on an injection pattern when it is determined to be included in the two time zone.

The third invention is subordinate to the second invention, and the storage means sets the first injection pattern in the first time zone, and sets the second injection pattern different from the first injection pattern in the second time zone. The setting means determines whether the current time is included in the first time zone or the second time zone, and the control means determines whether the current time is included in the first time zone or the second time zone by the determining means. A scent space system that controls the olfactory display to perform an injection task based on a first injection pattern or a second injection pattern.

The fourth invention is subordinate to the third invention, and the first injection pattern and the second injection pattern are scent space systems that differ in at least one of the type of scent component and the concentration of the scent component.

The fifth invention is arranged in relation to a passage such as a front door of a home through which a plurality of specific persons pass, and a cartridge containing a scent source is mounted in each of the plurality of cartridge mounting locations, and a piezoelectric element is driven to drive each of the cartridges. An olfactory display that can emit multiple scents by injecting scent components from the scent source in the cartridge, and one scent component or two or more scent components simultaneously to each of a plurality of specific persons. Is executed by a computer of the scent space system, which is provided with a storage means for storing the injection pattern associated with the scent and storing the start time and end time of the injection task for each of a plurality of specific persons. With the identification means for identifying one of a plurality of specific persons by a person passing through the passage , and the start time and end time in which the current time for identifying the specific person is stored in the storage means corresponding to the specific person. When the judgment means for determining whether or not the time is included in the indicated time zone and the judgment means determine that the current time is not included in the time zone, the injection task is not executed and the current time is included in the time zone by the judgment means. when it is determined to be, based on the injection pattern, to perform the injection task to function as control means for controlling the olfactory display, a scent space system program.

According to the present invention, it is possible to emit a scent while adjusting the type of scent according to a specific person and a time zone set for the specific person.

The above-mentioned object, other object, feature and advantage of the present invention will become more apparent from the detailed description of the following examples made with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an illustrated diagram showing an outline of a scent clock according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an illustrated diagram showing an example of the configuration of the scent clock shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is an external view showing an example of the appearance of the olfactory display shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 4 is an illustrated diagram schematically showing an example of the internal structure of the olfactory display shown in FIG. 3 as viewed from the front direction. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing an example of the internal structure seen from the side direction of the olfactory display shown in FIG. 3, and shows a cross section taken along the line VV of FIG. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an example of the appearance of the display body included in the sensory display shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is an illustrated diagram showing an example of how the cover of the display body shown in FIG. 6 is opened. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing an example of the internal structure seen from the front side of the display body shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing an example of the internal structure seen from the side surface direction of the display body shown in FIG. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of a cross section when the wind power source included in the sensory display shown in FIG. 3 is cut diagonally. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of a cross section when the operation sound suppressing portion included in the sensory display shown in FIG. 3 is cut in a direction orthogonal to the thickness direction. FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing an example of the appearance of the incense source cartridge used for the sensory display of FIG. FIG. 13 is an illustrated diagram showing an example of the appearance of the incense source cartridge of FIG. 12 as viewed from the front direction. FIG. 14 is a circuit diagram showing an example of a control circuit included in the sensory display shown in FIG. FIG. 15 is an illustrated diagram for explaining an example of a method of adjusting the concentration of the scent component ejected from the olfactory display shown in FIG. 3, and FIG. 15 (A) is a method of adjusting the concentration to normal (medium). An example is shown, FIG. 15 (B) shows an example of a method of adjusting the concentration to a high state, and FIG. 15 (C) shows an example of a method of adjusting the concentration to a low state. FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing an example of the electrical configuration of the information processing apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 17 is an illustrated diagram showing an example of the configuration of the injection pattern table included in the aroma pattern database shown in FIG. FIG. 18 is an illustrated diagram showing an example of an image visually representing the injection pattern shown in FIG. 17, and FIG. 18 (A) is an example of an image showing a state in which the density is gradually increased. , FIG. 18B is an example of an image showing an example of a state in which the density is adjusted to be gradually lowered. FIG. 19 is an illustrated diagram showing an example of the configuration of the user information table stored in the memory shown in FIG. FIG. 20 is an illustrated diagram showing an example of the configuration of the injection task table included in the aroma pattern database shown in FIG. FIG. 21 is an illustrated diagram showing an example of an injection screen displayed on the display of the information processing apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 22 is an illustrated diagram showing an example of the configuration of the injection history table included in the aroma pattern database shown in FIG. FIG. 23 is an illustrated diagram showing an example of a memory map of the memory of the information processing apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 24 is a flow chart showing an example of the injection task creation process of the processor of the information processing device shown in FIG. FIG. 25 is a flow chart showing an example of the injection task management process of the processor of the information processing device shown in FIG.

The scent space system 100, which is an embodiment of the present invention with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3, includes an information processing device 4, a pressure sensor 6, and an olfactory display 10. When a user (person) passes through a space having a passage such as a front door of a home, the scent space system 100 identifies the user and emits a scent.

The information processing device 4 is, for example, a tablet terminal, and wirelessly communicates with the pressure sensor 6 and the olfactory display 10. The information processing device 4 can also communicate with a server on the network via an access point (AP) provided nearby. For example, the information processing device 4 can acquire information such as the weather and the season when the scent is emitted from the server via the network. In another embodiment, the information processing device 4 may be a mobile phone called a so-called smartphone, or may be a notebook type or desktop type PC.

The pressure sensor 6 is, for example, a load cell type pressure sensor, and a wireless communication module compatible with ZigBee (registered trademark) type wireless communication is connected to the pressure sensor 6. Further, the pressure sensor 6 is provided under the entrance mat, detects the weight of the user on the entrance mat, and transmits the detected weight to the information processing device 4. Further, since the pressure sensor 6 is used for identifying a user, it is sometimes called an identification means. In another embodiment, a seat sensor or the like capable of detecting the surface pressure may be adopted as the pressure sensor 6.

The olfactory display 10 is attached to the ceiling of the aisle and installed around the user so that the injection port 16 for injecting the scent faces the user's face (head), for example. The sensory display 10 emits a scent in a limited range in time and space according to the instruction of the information processing device 4.

The olfactory display 10 of the present embodiment adds a scent (smell information) to the content including images and sounds and releases (presents or outputs) it to the user in order to enhance the reality and presence of the content. It can also be used. For example, the olfactory display 10 includes an information processing device 4, a television, a radio, a game machine, a karaoke device, a camera, a CD player, a DVD player, a mobile phone (including a so-called smartphone), a smart watch, a smart glass, a PC, and the like. It is also possible to output the scent in conjunction with various audiovisual displays.

FIG. 4 is an illustrated diagram schematically showing the internal structure of the olfactory display 10 as viewed from the front direction, and shows the inside of the olfactory display 10 by omitting the injection plate 34 described later. Further, FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the olfactory display 10 cut along the VV line of FIG. 4, and schematically shows the internal structure of the olfactory display 10 as viewed from the side surface direction.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the olfactory display 10 includes a display main body 12 and a plurality of incense source cartridges (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “cartridges”) 14 detachably housed therein. .. In this embodiment, the display body 12 accommodates six cartridges 14 so as to be arranged in the circumferential direction. However, the number of cartridges 14 that can be simultaneously accommodated in the display body 12 (the number of cartridge accommodating chambers 24 described later) is not particularly limited.

Hereinafter, the configuration of the olfactory display 10 will be specifically described. As shown in FIGS. 6-9, the display main body 12 has a housing 20 constituting the outer shell thereof, and a plurality of cartridge storage chambers (cartridges) formed by partitioning the internal space of the housing 20 with a partition wall 22. (Mounting place) 24 is provided. Further, each of the cartridge accommodating chambers 24 is provided with a wind power source 26 and an operating noise suppressing unit 28 closely arranged in the partition wall 22.

The housing 20 includes a base portion 30, a side wall 32, and an injection plate 34, and is formed in a hollow hexagonal columnar shape by an appropriate material such as acrylic resin. The size of the housing 20 is, for example, 60 mm in the length between the vertices facing each other in the front view, and 60 mm in the axial direction (front-back direction).

Although not shown, a control board chamber for accommodating the control board is provided inside the display body 12. The control board has a structure (see FIG. 14) in which electronic components such as a CPU and a memory are mounted on the board, and is connected to a wind power source 26, an auxiliary wind power source 76, etc., which will be described later, via wiring (not shown). The operation of the olfactory display 10 is controlled.

The base portion 30 is formed in a regular hexagonal plate shape and is arranged on the rear side (opposite side to the user) of the housing 20. A side wall 32 is provided on the peripheral edge of the base portion 30. The side wall 32 is formed in a hexagonal tubular shape by a holder 32a connected to each of the peripheral corner portions of the base portion 30 and a slide cover 32b provided between the holders 32a. A slide groove 36 is formed on the side surface of the holder 32a, and a protrusion (not shown) formed on the side surface of the slide cover 32b is fitted into the slide groove 36. As a result, the slide cover 32b can slide between the holders 32a. As will be described later, each of the openings between the holders 32a functions as a cartridge exchange port 38 of the cartridge storage chamber 24, and the slide cover 32b is used for opening and closing the cartridge exchange port 38. Further, when the cartridge 14 is housed in the cartridge storage chamber 24, the slide cover 32b comes into contact with the rear end of the cartridge 14 in the insertion direction and pushes the cartridge 14 in the insertion direction.

An injection plate 34 is provided at the front end of the side wall 32, that is, on the front side of the housing 20. The injection plate 34 is formed in the shape of a regular hexagonal plate and covers the end opening of the side wall 32. A dome-shaped protrusion 40 is provided at the center of the injection plate 34, and a communication hole 42 extending in the thickness direction of the injection plate 34 is formed so as to penetrate the center of the protrusion 40. The communication hole 42 has a tapered diameter-reduced portion whose diameter is reduced toward the front side, and the front portion thereof is formed in a straight tubular shape. The tip opening of the protrusion 40 functions as an injection port 16, and the communication hole 42 communicates the injection port 16 with each cartridge accommodating chamber 24. The diameter of the injection port 16 is, for example, 0.8 mm.

Further, a screw hole 44 for attaching to the tripod head is formed at an appropriate position of the housing 20 (in the embodiment, the back side of the housing 20). In this embodiment, the screw hole standard is assumed to conform to the camera platform. World standard for camera head screws (1/4 inch-20 UNC)
), So if the screw hole standard is adapted to it, the pan head for cameras from all over the world can be used as it is as a pan head for installing the sensory display 10 on the ceiling. It's convenient.

The housing 20 may be installed on the ceiling using, for example, a “hanging ceiling rosette” for attaching a lighting fixture or a socket for a light bulb. In this case, if the olfactory display 10 is made compatible with the power source for lighting, it is convenient because the power source can be secured.

Further, the internal space of the housing 20 is partitioned by a radial partition wall 22 that connects the holders 32a facing each other, and six cartridge storage chambers 24 having regular triangular columns arranged in the circumferential direction are formed in the housing 20. NS. That is, the inner surface of the cartridge storage chamber 24 has two inclined surfaces 46 that converge toward the center side of the housing 20 (that is, incline inward with respect to the insertion direction of the cartridge 14 described later). .. Further, the central shaft 48, which is a connecting portion of each partition wall 22, is formed in a hexagonal columnar shape, protrudes from the base portion 30, and the tip portion thereof extends into the communication hole 42. The tip of the central shaft 48 has a tapered shape with a groove-shaped notch formed on the outer peripheral surface, and the scent (air containing a scent component) discharged from the scent outlet 88 of the cartridge 14 described later is directed toward the injection port 16. It functions as a guide part to guide. This prevents the aroma from flowing back and the aroma from entering the other cartridge 14.

Each cartridge storage chamber 24 is formed with an air outlet 50 that communicates with the injection port 16 through a communication hole 42 formed in the injection plate 34. Further, in each cartridge storage chamber 24, a cartridge exchange port 38 that can be opened and closed by the slide cover 32b is formed.

Further, each cartridge storage chamber 24 is provided with a wind power source 26 in close contact with the partition wall 22. The wind source 26 is arranged in the partition wall 22 (that is, arranged radially in the housing 20) and constitutes a part of the partition wall 22. The nozzle 52 (see FIG. 10) provided in the central portion of the wind power source 26 communicates with the inside of the cartridge storage chamber 24 and functions as an air supply port 54 for allowing air to flow into the cartridge 14 housed in the cartridge storage chamber 24. do. The size of the wind power source 26 is, for example, 20 mm in length, 20 mm in width, and 2 mm in thickness.

FIG. 10 shows a cross section when the wind power source 26 is cut diagonally. The wind source 26 includes a diaphragm 58 to which a piezoelectric element (piezo element) 56 is attached, and the diaphragm is formed by applying a high-frequency alternating voltage (sine wave voltage or rectangular wave voltage) or pulse voltage to the piezoelectric element 56. The 58 is a piezoelectric type that bends and vibrates at high speed in the plate thickness direction to generate an air flow.

Hereinafter, the operation of the wind power source 26 will be briefly described. In the wind power source 26, air is repeatedly sucked and discharged from the ventilation hole 62 provided in the center of the pump chamber 60 with the vibration of the diaphragm 58 to which the disc-shaped piezoelectric element 56 is attached at about 26 kHz. The air taken into the pump chamber 60 from the suction flow path 64 at the time of suction passes through the nozzle 52 on the top plate 66 arranged coaxially with the ventilation hole 62 at the time of discharge, and expands in the tapered pipe line in the nozzle 52. It is discharged. At this time, since a negative pressure portion is generated in the space between the ventilation hole 62 and the nozzle 52 due to the Venturi effect, the air in the ventilation hole 62 is continuously sucked. As a result, a continuous pump operation from the ventilation hole 62 to the nozzle 52 can be obtained.

In this way, the wind power source (piezoelectric wind power source) 26 driven by the piezoelectric element 56 is not a rotating mechanism like a blower fan or a scroll blower, so that it can be miniaturized and lowered in height, and power consumption is also low. small. In addition, it has a feature that it can generate a high static pressure in a short time with virtually no vibration. As such a wind power source 26, for example, a micro blower (model number: MZBX001) manufactured by Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. can be used.

Returning to FIGS. 8 and 9, on the back side of the wind power source 26 (upstream side of the air flow path), a flat plate shape for suppressing leakage of the operating sound of the wind power source 26 (vibration sound of the diaphragm 58) to the outside. The operation sound suppressing unit 28 of the above is provided. The operation sound suppressing unit 28 also constitutes a part of the partition wall 22. The operation sound suppressing portion 28 is formed of an appropriate material such as acrylic resin, and forms a hollow portion on the back side of the diaphragm 58. The outside air port 70 (see FIG. 11) of the operation sound suppressing portion 28 communicates with the outside of the housing 20 via the outside air suction port 74 formed on the peripheral edge portion of the base portion 30. The size of the operating sound suppressing unit 28 is, for example, 20 mm in length, 20 mm in width, and 2 mm in thickness.

FIG. 11 shows a cross section when the operation sound suppressing portion 28 is cut in a direction orthogonal to the thickness direction. As shown in FIG. 11, an outside air port 70 for sucking outside air when the wind power source 26 is operated is formed on the side wall 68 of the operation sound suppression unit 28, and the inside of the operation sound suppression unit 28 is C-shaped. It is partitioned by a partition wall 72 in the shape of a partition. As a result, the operating sound of the wind power source 26 reaches the outside air port 70 in a detour around the maze-shaped air passage, so that leakage of the operating sound from the outside air port 70 is suppressed.

Further, returning to FIGS. 8 and 9, an auxiliary wind power source 76 is provided in the base portion 30. The auxiliary wind source 76 is provided independently of each cartridge storage chamber 24, and is used for accelerating the aroma, adjusting the concentration of the aroma component, deodorizing, and the like. The auxiliary wind power source 76 includes the same one as the wind power source 26, that is, a diaphragm to which a piezoelectric element is attached, and when a high frequency alternating voltage is applied to the piezoelectric element, the diaphragm is vibrated at high speed to generate an air flow. It is preferable to use the one that generates it. An operation noise suppressing unit 28 is appropriately provided on the back side of the auxiliary wind power source 76.

Further, in the central shaft 48, an auxiliary passage 78 serving as a passage for air (odorless air) discharged from the nozzle of the auxiliary wind source 76 is formed. The auxiliary passage 78 is a through hole that linearly communicates the nozzle of the auxiliary wind source 76 and the communication hole 42, and extends linearly to the injection port 16 through the communication hole 42. When the auxiliary wind source 76 is operated, odorless air is discharged from the nozzle of the auxiliary wind source 76 into the auxiliary passage 78. Since this odorless air goes straight to the injection port 16 without following a complicated path, it is injected from the injection port 16 with almost no pressure drop.

The cartridge 14 is detachably housed in the cartridge storage chamber 24 of the display body 12. As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the cartridge 14 includes a container body 80 formed of a synthetic resin such as polyethylene or polypropylene. The container body 80 is formed in a hollow regular triangular columnar shape so as to have an outer surface shape that closely follows the inner surface shape of the cartridge storage chamber 24. When the cartridge 14 is housed in the cartridge storage chamber 24, the container body 80 is formed with an intake port 82 at a position facing the air supply port 54 of the cartridge storage chamber 24 (see FIG. 5). That is, the outer surface of the container body 80 has two inclined surfaces 84 that converge with respect to the insertion direction of the cartridge 14, and the intake port 82 is formed on one of the inclined surfaces 84.

Further, in the container body 80, an aroma outlet 88 is formed at a position facing the air outlet 50 of the cartridge storage chamber 24 (see FIGS. 3 and 4). Since each of the aroma outlets 88 communicates with the injection port 16 substantially linearly through the communication hole 42, the aroma delivered from the aroma outlet 88 is injected from the injection port 16 without reducing its momentum. The diameter of the intake port 82 and the diameter of the aroma outlet 88 are, for example, 0.8 mm.

Further, since the internal path of the display body 12 to which the scent sent from the cartridge 14 comes into contact is only the communication hole 42 of the injection plate 34, the scent component hardly adheres (residual scent) to the display body 12. Since the diameters of the intake port 82 and the aroma outlet 88 are small, the scent hardly leaks from the cartridge 14 when the wind power source 26 is not operated.

A solid incense source 90 is housed inside the container body 80. The solid fragrance source 90 is produced, for example, by impregnating (impregnating) a granular porous body with a liquid fragrance to retain the liquid fragrance on the outer surface of the porous body and in the pores. As the fragrance, natural fragrances, synthetic fragrances, and blended fragrances thereof can be appropriately used. As the porous body, a granular body such as calcium silicate can be appropriately used. The particle size and shape of the porous body are not particularly limited. By using the solid fragrance source 90 in this way, the fragrance (fragrance component) can be gradually released from the fragrance source 90.

When accommodating the cartridge 14 in the cartridge accommodating chamber 24 of the display body 12, the slide cover 32b is opened and the cartridge 14 is pushed into the cartridge accommodating chamber 24 from the cartridge exchange port 38 in the direction of the central axis 48. Contain. After that, by closing the slide cover 32b, the rear end side of the cartridge 14 (container body 80) in the insertion direction is suppressed by the slide cover 32b. Therefore, the connection portion between the air supply port 54 of the display body 12 and the intake port 82 of the cartridge 14 has improved adhesion and is appropriately adhered.

Further, since the cartridge storage chamber 24 and the cartridge 14 have inclined surfaces 46 and 84 that incline inward with respect to the insertion direction, the inlet portion (that is, the cartridge exchange port 38) of the cartridge storage chamber 24 is the insertion direction of the cartridge 14. It is larger than the front part.
Therefore, it is easy to insert the cartridge 14 into the cartridge storage chamber 24.

In the olfactory display 10 having such a configuration, when an alternating voltage is applied to the piezoelectric element 56 of the wind power source 26 corresponding to the cartridge 14 accommodating the target incense source 90, the diaphragm 58 is flexed and vibrated at high speed to the outside air. The outside air is sucked from the suction port 74, and high-speed and high-pressure air is sent from the nozzle 52 (air supply port 54) of the wind power source 26 into the cartridge 14 through the intake port 82. The air in the cartridge 14 contains a gaseous scent component volatilized from the scent source 90, and the air (scent) containing the scent component is discharged from the scent outlet 88 into the communication hole 42.

Specifically, the control board of the olfactory display 10 is a cartridge 14 containing a target incense source 90 in response to an instruction signal sent from the information processing device 4 via the wireless communication module 206 (see FIG. 14). An alternating voltage is applied to the piezoelectric element 56 of the wind source 26 corresponding to the above. Then, the diaphragm 58 is flexed and vibrated at high speed, and the outside air is sucked into the wind power source 26 through the outside air suction port 74 and the operation noise suppressing unit 28, and at the same time, the diaphragm 58 is sucked into the cartridge 14 from the nozzle 52 of the wind power source 26 at high speed. High pressure air is sent. The air in the cartridge 14 contains a gaseous scent component volatilized from the scent source 90, and the air (scent) containing the scent component is discharged from the scent outlet 88 into the communication hole 42.

In addition, the instruction signal includes scent information (aroma code) indicating the scent component to be jetted. The aroma code is, for example, a unique number (code) assigned to each scent (or type of scent) such as banana, apple, vanilla, and orange. For example, the port of the sensory display 10 (cartridge containment chamber 24) is indicated by numbers 1-6. In the aroma pattern database 404 (see FIG. 16) included in the information processing device 4, a device information table indicating which type of incense source 90 cartridge is installed in each port is stored (stored) in an aroma code. NS.

Therefore, the information processing device 4 outputs an instruction signal to the olfactory display 10 based on the device information table. The instruction signal includes information on the scent component to be injected, that is, the wind power source 26 (piezoelectric element 56) provided in the cartridge 14 in which the scent source 90 of the scent is contained.

Further, the control board operates the auxiliary wind power source 76 in response to the instruction signal sent from the information processing device 4. That is, the alternating voltage is also applied to the piezoelectric element 56 of the auxiliary wind source 76. As a result, the odorless air discharged from the nozzle 52 of the auxiliary wind source 76 passes through the linear auxiliary passage 78 and goes straight to the injection port 16. The aroma discharged from the aroma outlet 88 into the communication hole 42 merges with the odorless air discharged from the auxiliary wind source 76 in the communication hole 42, rides on the air flow, and is accelerated in the aroma injection direction. The instruction signal from the processing device 4 is vigorously injected from the injection port 16 with straightness with almost no time delay. Then, when the application of the alternating voltage to the piezoelectric element 56 of the wind power source 26 and the auxiliary wind power source 76 is stopped, the injection of aroma from the injection port 16 is also stopped instantly.

At this time, since the piezoelectric wind power source 26 and the auxiliary wind power source 76 are used, the start and stop of the scent injection are responsively executed (that is, accurate time control is possible), and pulsation is possible. It is also possible to continuously emit an untargeted constant scent. Further, by providing the auxiliary wind power source 76, the aroma discharged from the cartridge 14 can be appropriately accelerated in the aroma injection direction even when the pressure drops in the communication hole 42 only with the wind power source 26. , The aroma injection performance can be maintained or improved. That is, the scent is vigorously ejected from the injection port 16 with directivity, and the scent can be emitted to a very limited spatial range (that is, only in the vicinity of the user's face).

After the wind power source 26 is stopped (after the scent is released), the auxiliary wind power source 76 is continuously operated to inject only odorless air to diffuse or dilute the injected scent component. Compared to free diffusion as it is, faster deodorization is possible.

Further, in this embodiment, six cartridges 14 are provided, and aroma is injected from one injection port 16 through the communication hole 42. Therefore, not only the six types of scents can be individually emitted, but also the scents can be mixed and emitted by operating the wind power source 26 of each cartridge 14 at the same time or by time-sharing. For example, assuming that the incense source 90 contained in each cartridge 14 is A, B, C, D, E, F, "A + B, A + C, ..., E + F, ..., B + C + D +". Various kinds of scents such as "E + F, A + B + C + D + E + F" can be adjusted and provided. Further, by adjusting the duty ratio of the input signal of each wind power source 26 or the like, the ratio of mixing the scent can be appropriately changed.

In this embodiment, the information processing device 4 outputs a control signal for adjusting the concentration of the scent component in addition to the instruction signal. Then, the olfactory display 10 can adjust the concentration of the scent component according to the control signal. Specifically, the wind power source 26 and the auxiliary wind power source 76 are alternately operated, and the operating time (hereinafter, referred to as “operating period”) and the stopping time (hereinafter, referred to as “stop period”) are controlled. Then, the mixing ratio of the aroma from the cartridge 14 and the odorless air from the auxiliary wind source 76 is adjusted.

Hereinafter, a method for adjusting (controlling) the concentration of the scent component will be described. In this embodiment, as a method of controlling the concentration of the scent component, an injection method in which fragrance and odorless air are alternately injected and the period for injecting the fragrance and odorless air is changed is adopted. However, in another embodiment, an injection method in which fragrant and odorless air are alternately injected and the number of times the fragrant and odorless air is injected is changed, and fragrant and odorless air are alternately injected. An injection method or the like that changes the amount (injection amount) of injecting aroma at one time may be adopted.

FIG. 14 is an illustrated diagram showing an example of a control circuit 200 for realizing the injection method of the present embodiment described above. The control circuit 200 is formed on a control board. As shown in FIG. 14, the control circuit 200 includes a processor 202, and a memory 204 is connected to the processor 202. The memory 204 is a rewritable storage medium such as a flash memory or RAM. Further, the wireless communication module 206 is connected to the processor 202. The wireless communication module 206 is a module for performing communication using a short-range wireless communication technology such as the Bluetooth (registered trademark) method, and receives an instruction signal and a control signal transmitted from the information processing device 4 to receive the instruction signal and the control signal. Give to processor 202. Further, a switch circuit 208 is connected to the processor 202. One end of seven piezoelectric elements 56 included in each of the six wind sources 26 and one auxiliary wind source 76 is connected to the switch circuit 208. Each of the other ends of these piezoelectric elements 56 is connected to an alternating voltage source 300 provided outside the control circuit 200 via a variable resistor R.

For example, the switch circuit 208 includes seven switching elements (for example, FETs) and is provided between each piezoelectric element 56 and the ground. The processor 202 controls the time for turning on / off each switching element according to the control signal, controls (changes) the resistance value of each variable resistor R, or controls both of them. That is, it controls at least one of the operating period of the wind power source 26 and the auxiliary wind power source 76 and the magnitude of the amplitude of the piezoelectric element 56 included in the wind power source 26 and the auxiliary wind power source 76.

The instruction signal from the information processing device 4 described above is input to the processor 202 of the sensory display 10.

Further, a control signal for controlling (adjusting) the concentration of the scent component, which is output by the information processing device 4, is input to the control circuit 200 shown in FIG. For example, when a control signal for linearly changing the concentration is input to the processor 202 (smell display 10), the concentration of the scent component ejected from the scent display 10 changes linearly accordingly. However, since it is difficult for a human sense of smell to recognize a minute change in concentration, the concentration may be adjusted stepwise (stepwise). Then, in this embodiment, the concentration can be arbitrarily adjusted (controlled) from 0% (low) to 100% (high). However, in the following description, for the sake of simplicity, a case where the concentration is adjusted in three steps (high, normal (medium), and low) will be described.

In the case of the injection method of this embodiment, the wind power source 26 provided in the cartridge 14 containing the scent source 90 of the scent to be emitted during the period of emitting the scent (hereinafter, referred to as “scent release period”). The piezoelectric element 56 of each wind source (32, 74) is driven and stopped so that the operating period of the auxiliary wind source 76 and the operating period of the auxiliary wind source 76 are reversed. However, in this injection method, an alternating voltage having a constant crest value is applied to each piezoelectric element 56. Specifically, the alternating voltage from the alternating voltage source 300 is stepped down by each variable resistor R, and the stepped-down alternating voltage (for example, frequency 26 kHz, 19.5 Vp-p) is applied to each piezoelectric element 56.

The scent release period is a period (time) specified by the instruction signal from the information processing device 4.

FIG. 15A shows the operation of the wind power source 26 and the auxiliary wind power source 76 when a control signal for setting the concentration of the scent component to normal (medium) is input from the information processing device 4 to the processor 202. An example of control (time-series changes in activation and shutdown) is shown. Further, in FIG. 15B, when a control signal for setting a high concentration of the scent component is input from the information processing device 4 to the processor 202, the operation of the wind power source 26 and the auxiliary wind power source 76 is controlled. An example is shown. Further, in FIG. 15C, when a control signal for setting the concentration of the scent component to be low is input from the information processing device 4 to the processor 202, the operation of the wind power source 26 and the auxiliary wind power source 76 is controlled. An example is shown.

However, the wind power source 26 of FIGS. 15 (A) to 15 (C) is the wind power provided in the cartridge 14 containing the incense source 90 instructed by the information processing device 4, that is, the incense source 90 of the emitted scent. Source 26.

As described above, in the injection method of the present embodiment, the operating period of the wind power source 26 and the operating period of the auxiliary wind power source 76 are reversed, and the wind power source 26 and the auxiliary wind power source 76 are operated alternately.

Further, in this embodiment, one operation period of the wind power source 26 is determined according to the concentration of the scent component.

For example, based on the operating period when the concentration of the scent component is normal (medium) (for example, 1 second), the operating period when the concentration of the scent component is high is 1.5 times (1.5 seconds) the standard. ), And the operating period when the concentration of the scent component is low is 0.5 times (0.5 seconds) of the standard. Here, for example, the period for controlling the operation of the wind power source 26 is set to 2 seconds. Numerical values for the operating period and the period according to the concentration are stored in the memory 204, and when the processor 202 receives the control signal from the information processing device 4, the processor 202 of the switching element provided inside the switch circuit 208 according to these numerical values. Control on / off.

Returning to FIG. 15 (A), when the concentration of the scent component is normal, the operation period of the wind power source 26 is 1 second, and the operation control cycle is 2 seconds. The single operating period of the source 76 is set to 1 second. That is, one operating period of the wind power source 26 and one operating period of the auxiliary wind power source 76 are set to be the same length.

In FIG. 15A, the operating period is described as H (high level) and the stopping period is described as L (low level), but the pulse given by the processor 202 to a switching element such as an FET is described. Means the level of. That is, in this embodiment, the switching element is turned on when the pulse is at high level and is turned off when the pulse is at low level.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15B, when the concentration of the scent component is high, the operation period of the wind power source 26 is 1.5 seconds, and the operation control cycle is 2 seconds. , The one-time operation period of the auxiliary wind source 76 is set to 0.5 seconds. That is, the one operation period of the wind power source 26 is set to be three times as long as the one operation period of the auxiliary wind power source 76. Therefore, the concentration of the scent component is higher than in the normal case.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15C, when the concentration of the scent component is low, the operation period of the wind power source 26 is 0.5 seconds, and the operation control cycle is 2 seconds. , The one-time operation period of the auxiliary wind source 76 is set to 1.5 seconds. That is, the one-time operating period of the wind power source 26 is set to one-third the length of the one-time operating period of the auxiliary wind power source 76. Therefore, the concentration of the scent component is lower than in the normal case.

In the case of the injection method of this embodiment shown in FIGS. 15 (A) to 15 (C) above, the operating period of the wind power source 26 according to the concentration was determined in advance. It does not have to be limited to. For example, in the case of the injection method of another embodiment, one operating period of the wind power source 26 is set to a predetermined length, and the number of times (frequency) of operating the wind power source 26 and the auxiliary wind power source 76 is used. The concentration can also be adjusted. Therefore, in the injection method of another embodiment, information about a predetermined length of this operating period is stored in the memory 204.

FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the information processing device 4. With reference to FIG. 16, the information processing device 4 includes a processor 400 and the like. A memory 402, an aroma pattern database (DB) 404, a wireless communication module 406, an output device 408, an input device 410, a GPS circuit 412, and the like are connected to the processor 400. A GPS antenna 414 is connected to the GPS circuit 412.

The processor 400 is also called a control means and controls the operation of the information processing device 4. Further, the processor 400 includes an RTC 400a that outputs date and time information. Memory 402 includes ROM, HDD and RAM. A control program for controlling the operation of the information processing device 4 and the like are stored in advance in the ROM and the HDD. Further, the RAM is used as a work memory or a buffer memory of the processor 400.

The aroma pattern DB404 is also called a storage means, and associates the above-mentioned device information table, an injection pattern table (see FIG. 17) including an injection pattern when injecting an scent component, and a set time for injecting an scent component with an injection pattern. The injection task table (see FIG. 20), the injection history table (see FIG. 22), and the like are included. Since each of the above-mentioned tables will be described later, detailed description thereof will be omitted here.

The wireless communication module 406 is a module for performing communication using the short-range wireless communication technology of the Bluetooth system and the ZigBee system. Therefore, the wireless communication module 406 receives the weight of the user from the pressure sensor 6 and the olfactory display 1
An instruction signal and a control signal are transmitted to 0. In another embodiment, communication modules corresponding to each method may be connected to the processor 400.

The output device 408 includes a display, a speaker, and the like, and the input device 410 includes a microphone, a mouse, a touch panel, and the like. For example, the user uses the output device 408 and the input device 410 to input an injection pattern or the like to the scent space system 100, or set the type of scent to be emitted.

The GPS circuit 412 is activated when the current position is determined by the GPS function. When the GPS signal of the GPS satellite received by the GPS antenna 414 is input, the GPS circuit 412 executes the positioning process based on the GPS signal. As a result, latitude and longitude are calculated as GPS information (position information).

With reference to FIG. 17, the above-mentioned injection pattern table includes a sequence of injection ID, application, injection type, aroma code, injection time, concentration, pattern and injection corresponding to the pattern item of the injection pattern. In the injection ID column, the injection ID for identifying the injection pattern is stored. Further, one injection pattern is stored in the same line in association with the injection ID. That is, one row in the injection pattern table indicates one injection pattern identified by the injection ID.

The purpose of use (use) of the injection pattern is stored in the use column. The purpose of use is, for example, going out, returning home, and visiting a guest. The injection pattern whose use is "going out" indicates that it is used when the user goes out. In addition, the injection pattern whose use is "go home" indicates that it is used when the user returns home. Then, the injection pattern whose use is "visitor" indicates that it is used when a third party comes to the user's home.

The injection type column shows the number of scent components injected by one injection pattern. For example, when "2" is stored in the injection type column, two types of scent components are injected. In the aroma code column, an aroma code indicating the scent component to be jetted is stored. Further, the number of stored aroma codes corresponds to the value of the injection type stored in the injection type column. When a plurality of aroma codes are stored, the order of the aroma codes stored in the aroma code column is the same as the order in which the scent components are injected.

Further, although not shown, when two or more aroma codes are enclosed in parentheses, it indicates that two or more scents are mixed and output. In this case, two or more scent components are injected at one time.

The injection time indicates the scent release period for one type of scent component (aroma code). For example, when "10" is stored in the injection time column, it indicates that the scent release period for one type of scent component is 10 seconds. If "2" is stored in the injection type column, two types of scent components are injected for 10 seconds each, and the total scent release period is 20 seconds (= 2 types x 10 seconds). It becomes.

In the concentration column, the range in which the concentration changes (the amount of change in concentration) is stored. In the pattern column, how to change the concentration of the scent component after the scent component is injected is stored. For example, if "strong" is stored in the pattern column and "80" is stored in the concentration column, the injection of the scent component is started at a concentration of 0% so that the final concentration becomes 80%. Indicates that the concentration changes. If "weak" is stored in the pattern column and "100" is stored in the concentration column, a scent component having a concentration of 100% is injected, and the concentration is such that the final concentration is 0%. Indicates that When "constant" is stored in the pattern column and "70" is stored in the concentration column, it indicates that the scent component is continuously injected at a concentration of 70%.

In the injection column, for example, whether the scent component is continuously injected or intermittently is stored is stored. When "continuous" is stored in the injection column, the injection of the scent component is continuously injected. On the other hand, when "intermittent" is stored in the injection column, the scent component is intermittently injected at regular intervals. In this way, when releasing the scent, the user can arbitrarily select whether to release the scent continuously or intermittently.

18 (A) and 18 (B) are schematic diagrams showing an example of an image visually representing the injection pattern shown in FIG.

With reference to FIG. 18A, in the injection pattern of injection ID “000001”, the injection type is one, the aroma code is “2”, the injection time is 20 seconds, and the concentration is 80%. Yes, the pattern is "strong" and the injection is "continuous". In this case, the scent component represented by the aroma code 2 is continuously injected for 20 seconds. The concentration is 0% at the start of the injection and is controlled to become stronger (80%) over 20 seconds.

For example, the injection pattern described above is expected to be used when the user goes out. Therefore, it is desirable that the actual scent released is citrus fruits such as grapefruit and lemon, and mint such as peppermint and spearmint. Since such a scent has a refreshing image, the space in which such a scent is sprayed is formed as a space for improving the motivation of the user (turning on mode). Then, by entering such a space, the user can easily switch the mood to the on mode.

Next, referring to FIG. 18B, in the injection pattern of the injection ID “000002”, there are two types of injection, the aroma code is “3,4”, and the injection time is 10 seconds. The concentration is 100%, the pattern is "weak" and the injection is "intermittent". In this case, the scent components represented by the aroma code 3 and the aroma code 4 are intermittently sprayed for 10 seconds each. Further, the concentration is 100% at the time when the injection is started, and is controlled to be weak (0%) over 20 seconds (= 2 types × 10 seconds). Therefore, when the injection of the scent component is started, the scent component corresponding to the aroma code 3 is first intermittently injected at a concentration of 0%, and the concentration becomes about 50% after 10 seconds. Subsequently, the scent component corresponding to the aroma code 4 is intermittently injected at a concentration of about 50%, the concentration becomes about 0% after 10 seconds, and when the concentration reaches 0%, the scent component is injected. Is finished.

For example, the injection pattern described above is expected to be used when the user returns home. Therefore, it is desirable that the actual scent released is a floral scent such as lavender or chamomile. Since such a scent has a calming effect, the space in which such a scent is sprayed is formed as a space for relaxing (turning off mode) the user's feelings. Then, by entering such a space, the user can easily switch the mood to the off mode.

Although not shown, the injection ID "000003" is assumed to be used when the user returns home. However, unlike the injection ID "000002", only one type of scent (aroma code 4) is injected. This is because the user who uses the injection task with the injection ID "000001" and the user who uses the injection task with the injection ID "000002" have different scent preferences.

Further, it is assumed that the injection ID "000004" will be used when a third party comes to his / her home. Therefore, a scent (aroma code 6) different from the scent used when going out or returning home is set to be injected at a constant concentration. Since the users who use these injection patterns are different, it is possible to emit the scent corresponding to each person who visits the space (entrance).

In another embodiment, the change in concentration may be not only linear but also curvilinear (exponential change). For example, in the initial stage when the scent is output, the concentration of the scent component may change slowly, and the concentration may be rapidly changed after the final stage. On the contrary, after the concentration of the scent component is changed abruptly in the initial stage, the concentration may be changed slowly.

FIG. 19 is an illustrated diagram showing an example of the configuration of the user information table. The user information table is used to identify a user, and the identification information is associated with the user name. For example, the user "AAA" is associated with "65.0 kg" as identification information. Further, "50.0 kg" is associated with the user "BBB" as identification information. For example, if the weight measured by the pressure sensor 6 is "65.0 kg", the person on the entrance mat (pressure sensor 6) is determined to be the user "AAA".

Since the weight of the user varies depending on the clothes and luggage, "-1 kg to + 3 kg" is an allowable range based on the weight (identification information) stored in the user information table. For example, even if the measured body weight is "64.5 kg" or "67.0 kg", it is identified as the user "AAA".

With reference to FIG. 20, the injection task table described above includes user, start time, end time, injection ID, repeat and enable / disable columns corresponding to the task items of the injection task. Also, one row in the injection task table indicates one injection task. Further, in this embodiment, the injection task is a task in which the user is associated with the time zone, the injection ID, and the like. Then, in the scent space system 100, a process of outputting the scent is executed based on the injection task that is effectively set.

In the user column, as in the user information table, the user names "AAA" and "BBB" are stored, and "shared" indicating that the task is a shared injection task is stored. Further, the shared injection task is an injection task that is executed when there is a visitor or the like as described above. Also, specifically, a shared injection task is executed when the user is not identified by weight.

In the start time and end time columns, the start time and end time indicating the time zone in which the injection task can be executed are stored. For example, if the start time is "6:00" and the end time is "7:30" and valid identification information is obtained between 6:00 and 7:30, the corresponding injection task Is executed. In other words, if the time when the identification information is acquired is not included between the start time and the end time of the injection task, the injection task is not executed. In another embodiment, a time zone column may be provided instead of the start time and the end time. The time zone (for example, "morning", "night") stored in the time zone column is associated with the start time and the end time in advance.

The injection ID is stored in the injection ID column. That is, the injection pattern corresponding to the user is indicated by the injection ID stored in the injection ID column.

In the repeat column, information indicating whether or not to repeatedly use the injection task is stored. For example, if "off" is stored in the repeat column, it indicates that the corresponding injection task is not used repeatedly. On the other hand, when "on" is stored in the repeat column, it indicates that the scent component is ejected each time valid identification information is acquired.

In the valid / invalid column, information indicating whether or not the injection task is valid is stored. For example, when "ON" is stored in the valid / invalid column, the process of emitting the scent is executed when the valid identification information is acquired. On the other hand, when "off" is stored in the valid / invalid column, the process of emitting the scent is not executed even if the valid identification information is acquired.

For example, referring to FIG. 21, when the user "AAA" is identified between 6:00 and 7:30, the scent component is injected based on the injection pattern of the injection ID "000001". At this time, on the display of the information processing device 4, the date and time information when the scent component is injected (for example, "7:30 on Sunday, September 28, 2014") and the set use (for example, For example, a jet screen is displayed that includes "going out"). Further, the injection screen also includes an image visually showing the injection pattern of the injection ID “000001” shown in FIG. 18 (A). Then, the user can intuitively grasp the change in the concentration of the emitted scent by checking the injection screen.

Further, although not shown, when the user "BBB" is identified between 18:00 and 19:30, the scent component is injected based on the injection pattern of the injection ID "000002". Further, when the user "AAA" is identified in the "night" time zone, the scent component is injected based on the injection pattern of the injection ID "000003". Then, if the user cannot be identified regardless of the time when the weight information is transmitted from the pressure sensor 6, the shared injection task is executed, so that the scent is based on the injection pattern of the injection ID "000004". Ingredients are injected.

In general, the psychological effect of a scent depends on what kind of scent the user is sensitive to, but in this embodiment, the scent can be released while adjusting the type and concentration of the scent according to the user. You can. Therefore, it is possible to provide an appropriate scent to each user in the space used by various users.

Further, since the scent can be emitted at a set time zone, for example, the scent can be prevented from being emitted at a timing unintended by the user. As a result, the period during which the aroma can be released from the cartridge, that is, the life of the cartridge can be extended.

In addition, it is possible to associate a plurality of injection tasks with different scents to be emitted to one user. Therefore, an appropriate scent can be emitted according to the time zone when the user visits the space.

Then, even if the person visiting the space cannot be predicted in advance, the shared injection task is executed, so that the situation where the scent is not emitted can be avoided. In addition, when the scent space system 100 is installed in a hotel lobby or the like where an unspecified number of people come and go, a predetermined scent is emitted to a person who cannot be identified, and a specific person is specified. It is also possible to emit the scent of.

With reference to FIG. 22, the injection history table described above includes columns for injection date and time, season, time zone, weather and injection ID. In the injection date and time column, the date and time when the scent was released (for example, "201409270730 (September 27, 2014, 7:30)") is stored. Further, one injection history is stored in the same line in association with the injection date and time. That is, one row in the injection history table indicates one injection history indicated by the injection date and time.

In the season column, one of the seasons of spring, summer, autumn, and winter, which is determined based on the injection date and time, is stored. In this embodiment, the month indicated by the injection date and time is spring if it is March-May, summer if it is June-August, autumn if it is September-November, and winter if it is December, January or February. Judged.

In the time zone column, any of the morning, noon, and night time zones determined based on the injection date and time is stored. In this embodiment, if the time indicated by the injection date and time is 6-11 o'clock, it is determined to be morning, if it is 12-18 o'clock, it is determined to be noon, and if it is 19-24 o'clock, 0-5 o'clock, it is determined to be night.

In the weather column, the weather when the scent was released is stored. In this embodiment, the area where the scent is emitted is specified based on the position information measured by the GPS function, and the weather information of the specified area is acquired via the network. Then, the weather (for example, "fine") is stored in the weather column based on the acquired weather information.

In the injection ID column, the injection ID of the injection pattern used when injecting the scent component is stored.

For example, when the scent is emitted based on the injection task of the user "AAA" shown in FIG. 20, the injection time is "201409270730", the season is "autumn", the time zone is "morning", the weather is "cloudy" and the injection. An injection history having an ID of "000001" is created, and the injection history is added to the injection history table.

The judgment of the season may change depending on the country or region where the scent clock is used. For example, the southern hemisphere region has the opposite season to the northern hemisphere region. Therefore, in another embodiment, the standard for determining the season is changed based on the position information measured by the GPS function or the like.

Moreover, the judgment of the time zone may change depending on the season. For example, in other embodiments, if the season is summer, the time zone determined to be daytime is set to be long, and the time zone determined to be nighttime is set to be short. On the other hand, if the season is winter, the time zone determined to be daytime is set to be shorter, and the time zone determined to be nighttime is set to be longer.

Further, the position information may be registered in advance in the information processing device 4. For example, the user can register the position information in advance by designating the position where the scent space system 100 is used by using the map data.

Here, the user can create an injection task by setting an injection pattern using the information processing device 4. That is, the user can make any scent emitted when he / she visits the space. Further, in another embodiment, the user may be able to re-edit the set injection pattern and the created injection task. In this case, the user can easily set the injection pattern and create the injection task.

The user can also refer to the contents of the injection history table when creating a new injection task.

In other embodiments, as a means for identifying the user, an identification device including a camera for image recognition, an infrared sensor for detecting a body shape (height, etc.), and the like may be used. Further, the user may be identified by connecting two or more of the pressure sensor 6 and the camera or the infrared sensor of this embodiment to the identification device. When a camera, an infrared sensor, or the like is used, information indicating the body shape (for example, height), features of a face image for image recognition, and the like are stored in the user information table.

Further, in still another embodiment, the user who owns the mobile phone may be identified by using the short-range wireless communication such as the NFC method of the mobile phone. For example, it is conceivable to install an IC card key system as a means of locking the entrance and use a mobile phone compatible with NFC short-range wireless communication instead of the IC card. In this case, if the user information is associated with the information for opening the key, the user can be identified if the user unlocks the key of the entrance using the mobile phone.

Further, in another embodiment, short-range wireless communication such as the ZigBee method may be adopted for the short-range wireless communication performed by the information processing device 4 and the sensory display 10.

The features of this example have been outlined above. Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the memory map of the memory 402 of the information processing apparatus 4 shown in FIG. 23 and the flow charts shown in FIGS. 24 and 25.

FIG. 23 is an illustrated diagram showing an example of a memory map of the memory 402 of the information processing device 4. As shown in FIG. 23, the memory 402 includes a program storage area 502 and a data storage area 504. In the program storage area 502, as a program for operating the information processing device 4, an injection pattern is set, and an injection task creation program 510 for creating an injection task and a scent are emitted according to the created injection task. The injection task management program 512 and the like are stored. Although not shown, the program for operating the information processing device 4 includes a program for controlling the basic operation of the information processing device 4.

The data storage area 504 is provided with a time buffer 530, a wireless communication buffer 532, an injection pattern buffer 534, an injection task buffer 536, a user information buffer 538, an environment information buffer 540, and the like, and stores a user information table 542 and the like. ..

The time information output from the RTC 400a is temporarily stored in the time buffer 530. The weight (identification information) transmitted from the pressure sensor 6 is temporarily stored in the wireless communication buffer 532.

Each pattern item (for example, injection type, aroma code, etc.) of the injection pattern being set is temporarily stored in the injection pattern buffer 534. Each task item (for example, set time) of the injection task being created is temporarily stored in the injection task buffer 536. In the user information buffer 538, for example, the user information input when setting the injection task is temporarily stored. The environmental information buffer 540 temporarily stores the injection date and time, the season, the time zone, the weather, and the like when the scent is released.

The user information table 542 is, for example, a table having the configuration shown in FIG. 19, and stores identification information in association with a user name.

Although not shown, the data storage area 504 includes data for displaying the injection screen, a buffer for temporarily storing the results of various calculations, and other devices necessary for the operation of the information processing device 4. Counters and flags are also provided.

The processor 400 of the information processing device 4 includes a plurality of injection task creation processes shown in FIG. 23, injection task management processing shown in FIG. 24, and the like under the control of a Linux (registered trademark) -based OS and other OSs. Handle the task.

FIG. 24 is a flow chart of the injection task creation process. For example, when an operation for executing a function for creating an injection task is performed, an injection task creation process is executed. When the injection task creation process is executed, the processor 400 determines in step S1 whether the pattern item has been input. For example, each pattern item of use, injection type, aroma code, injection time, concentration, pattern and injection is input using the input device 410 of the information processing device 4, and it is determined whether or not an operation for confirming the input has been performed. NS. The pattern item being input is stored in the injection pattern buffer 534.

If "NO" is set in step S1, the processor 400 repeats the process of step S1 unless, for example, an operation for confirming the input pattern item is performed. On the other hand, if "YES" in step S1, for example, when an operation for confirming the input pattern item is performed, the processor 400 creates an injection pattern based on the pattern item in step S3. For example, as pattern items, the use is "going out", the injection type is "1", the aroma code is "2", the injection time is "20 seconds", the concentration is "80", the pattern is "strong" and the injection is "continuous". Is input, as shown in FIG. 17, the injection pattern of the injection ID “000001” is set. Here, the injection ID of the newly added injection pattern is determined based on the injection ID of the latest injection pattern stored in the injection pattern table. For example, when the injection ID of the latest injection pattern is "000001", the injection ID of the newly added injection pattern is "1" added (incremented) to the injection ID of the latest injection pattern. It becomes the injection ID. If the injection pattern is not registered, "000001" indicating that it is the first injection pattern is set as the injection ID.

Then, the set injection pattern is added to the injection pattern table. The processor 400 that executes the process of step S3 functions as a setting means.

Subsequently, in step S5, the processor 400 determines whether or not the time zone has been set. That is, it is determined whether the start time and the end time at which the scent can be emitted are set. If "NO" is set in step S5, the processor 400 repeats the process of step S5, for example, if the input start time and end time have not been determined. On the other hand, if "YES" in step S5, for example, when an operation for determining the input start time and end time is performed, the processor 400 performs the injection task in association with the injection pattern and the set time in step S7. create. Further, the created injection task is stored in the injection task buffer 536.

Subsequently, in step S9, processor 400 determines whether or not iteration is enabled. That is, it is determined whether the created injection task is set to be repeated. If it is "NO" in step S9, that is, if the setting to repeat the injection task is not set, the processor 400 turns off the repeating task item in the injection task and proceeds to the process of step S13.

On the other hand, if "YES" in step S9, for example, when the injection task is set to be repeated, the processor 400 sets the repetition of the created injection task to ON in step S11. That is, the repetitive task item in the injection task is turned "on".

Subsequently, in step S13, the processor 400 effectively sets the created injection task. That is, the valid / invalid task item of the injection task is set to "valid". This is because it is extremely unlikely that the created injection task will not be used. Therefore, in this embodiment, the valid / invalid task item of the injection task is automatically enabled. However, in other embodiments, "valid" or "disabled" may be set for this task item after confirming whether or not to enable it.

Subsequently, in step S15, the processor 400 determines whether or not the user information has been input. For example, it is determined whether the user name (for example, "AAA") and the identification information (for example, "65.0 kg") have been input as the information for identifying the user. Then, the input user name and identification information are stored in the user information buffer 538. When inputting the identification information, a numerical value indicating the body weight may be directly input, or the user may input the actual body weight by riding on the pressure sensor 6. If "NO" in step S15, for example, if the input user information is not confirmed, the processor 400 repeats the process of step S15.

On the other hand, if "YES" in step S15, for example, when an operation of confirming the input user information is performed, the processor 400 adds the injection task associated with the user information to the injection task table in step S17. For example, the created injection task is associated with the user name stored in the user information buffer 538, and the injection task is added to the injection task table. Subsequently, in step S19, the processor 400 adds the user information to the user information table. For example, the processor 400 associates the identification information (body weight) with the user name stored in the user information buffer 538 and adds it to the user information table 542. Then, when the process of step S19 is completed, the processor 400 ends the injection task creation process.

FIG. 25 is a flow chart of the injection task management process. For example, when the weight detected by the pressure sensor 6 is received and the weight is stored in the wireless communication buffer 532, the injection task management process is executed.

When the injection task management process is executed, the processor 400 identifies the user in step S31. That is, it is searched whether the weight corresponding to the user's weight (identification information) stored in the wireless communication buffer 532 is stored in the user information table.

Subsequently, in step S33, processor 400 determines if there is an injection task for the identified user. That is, the search performed in step S31 finds the user information whose identification information is the body weight matching the received body weight, and determines whether the injection task corresponding to the user information is registered in the injection task table. .. If "YES" in step S33, that is, if the user information whose identification information is the weight matching the received weight is found and the injection task corresponding to the user information is registered, the processor 400 is set in step S35. , Get the injection task with matching identification information. For example, if the received weight is "65.0 kg", the injection task of the user "AAA" shown in FIG. 20 is acquired from the injection task table. Then, when the process of step S35 is completed, the processor 400 proceeds to the process of step S39.

On the other hand, if "NO" in step S33, if the user information whose identification information is the body weight matching the received body weight is not found, or if the injection task corresponding to the found user information is not registered, step S37. In the processor 400, the shared injection task is acquired. For example, the "shared" injection task shown in FIG. 20 is acquired from the injection task table.

Subsequently, in step S39, the processor 400 determines whether or not the acquired injection task is valid. That is, in the acquired injection task, it is determined whether or not the valid / invalid task item is stored as valid. If "NO" in step S39, that is, if the acquired injection task is not valid, the processor 400 ends the injection task management process.

Subsequently, in step S41, the processor 400 determines whether or not the time zone is set. That is, in the acquired injection task, it is determined whether each time is stored in the task items of the start time and the end time. If "NO" in step S41, the processor 400 proceeds to the process of step S45 if the start time and end time are not set, for example, as in the "shared" injection task.

On the other hand, if "YES" in step S41, for example, if the time zone is set as in the injection task of the user "AAA", the processor 400 includes the current time in the time zone in step S43. Judge whether or not. That is, it is determined whether the time information stored in the time buffer 530 is included in the time zone indicated by the start time and the end time. If "NO" in step S43, that is, if the current time is not included in the time zone, the processor 400 ends the injection task management process.

Subsequently, in step S45, the processor 400 acquires an injection pattern based on the acquired injection task. For example, when the injection task of the user "AAA" is acquired, the injection pattern of the injection ID "000001" is acquired from the injection pattern table.

Subsequently, in step S47, the processor 400 outputs an instruction signal and a control signal based on the injection pattern. For example, the instruction signal and the control signal are output to the olfactory display 10 so that the scent is emitted as shown by the injection pattern of the injection ID “000001” shown in FIG. Further, when these signals are output, the injection screen as shown in FIG. 21 is displayed on the display of the information processing device 4. The processor 400 that executes the process of step S47 functions as a control means.

Subsequently, in step S49, the processor 400 determines whether or not repetition is set. That is, it is determined whether the repetitive task item is "on" in the acquired injection task. If "YES" in step S49, that is, if the repetitive task item is "on", the processor 400 proceeds to the process of step S53. On the other hand, if it is "NO" in step S49, that is, if the repetitive task item is "off", the processor 400 switches the acquired injection task to invalid in step S51. That is, the repeating task item is turned "off" to prevent the acquired injection task from being repeated.

Subsequently, in step S53, the processor 400 acquires the environment information. That is, the injection date and time is acquired from the time information stored in the time buffer 530, and the season and time zone are acquired from the injection date and time. In addition, based on the location information, the weather information of the current location published on the network is acquired. Then, these acquired information are stored in the environment information buffer 540 as environmental information. Subsequently, in step S55, the processor 400 creates an injection history. That is, the injection history is created based on the environmental information stored in the environment information buffer 540 and the acquired injection ID of the injection task. Subsequently, in step S57, the processor 400 adds the created injection history to the injection history table. For example, if the scent is emitted based on the injection task of the user "AAA", the injection history as shown in FIG. 22 is added.

Then, when the process of step S57 is completed, the processor 400 ends the injection task management process.

In another embodiment, the contents of the injection task table may be integrated into the injection pattern table.

Further, the scent space system 100 may be used not only at the entrance of a house but also at various places such as a lobby of a hotel and a common space of a hospital.

Further, the usage pattern item may store a "work (study)" set when the user performs work (study), a "break" taken between studies, and the like. When the application is set to "work", the actual scent emitted is preferably lemongrass or bergamot, which can be expected to have an effect of enhancing concentration. On the other hand, when the use is set to "break", it is desirable that the actual scent emitted is a relaxing scent such as hinokiya or rosemary. The injection pattern for such purposes is used when the scent space system 100 is provided at the entrance of an office or the entrance of a break room.

Further, in other embodiments, the aroma pattern DB 404 may be stored in the server. In this case, the information processing device 4 acquires the data of the aroma pattern DB404 from the server via the network.

Further, the position where the olfactory display 10 is provided may be a wall instead of the ceiling, or may be placed at an arbitrary position while being attached to a tripod head or the like.

Further, in still another embodiment, the pressure sensor 6 and the sensory display 10 do not have to be installed at substantially the same position on the plane coordinates. For example, the pressure sensor 6 may be provided in front of the sensory display 10 in the entrance passage shown in FIG. In this case, the scent is released after a certain period of time has elapsed since the user was identified, that is, after the time estimated that the user has reached the position of the olfactory display 10. By doing so, even if it takes time to identify the user and a time lag occurs before the scent is released, the scent can be released at an appropriate timing.

Further, in another embodiment, when the traveling direction of the user is limited as in the entrance passage shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of pressure sensors 6 that detect the traveling direction of the user and associate each traveling direction with each other. May be provided. As a result, the user can be identified in advance and the scent can be emitted when the user reaches the position of the olfactory display 10. Further, by associating the traveling direction with each of the plurality of pressure sensors 6, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the scent is erroneously emitted. It is assumed that a laser range finder (LRF), a distance image sensor, or the like is used to detect the traveling direction of the user.

Further, the information processing device 4 and the olfactory display 10 may be configured as one device.

Further, the plurality of programs described in this embodiment are stored in the HDD of the server for data distribution, and are distributed to the fragrance space system 100 (information processing device 4) having the same configuration as that of this embodiment via the network. May be good. Further, the storage medium is sold or distributed in a state where these programs are stored in a storage medium such as an optical disk such as a CD, DVD, BD (Blu-ray (registered trademark) Disc), a USB memory, or a memory card. You may. Then, when the above-mentioned plurality of programs downloaded through the above-mentioned server, storage medium, or the like are applied to a system having the same configuration as this embodiment, the same effect as that of this embodiment can be obtained.

The specific numerical values given in the present specification are merely examples, and can be appropriately changed according to changes in product specifications and the like.

4 ... Information processing device 6 ... Pressure sensor 10 ... Smell display 14 ... Incense source cartridge 24 ... Cartridge storage room 26 ... Wind source 56 ... Piezoelectric element 76 ... Auxiliary wind source 100 ... Fragrance space system 200 ... Control circuit 400 ... Processor 402 ... Memory 404… Aroma pattern database

Claims (5)

A scent space system that emits scent into a space that has a passageway such as the entrance of a house where multiple specific people pass.
A plurality of scents are arranged in relation to the passage, and a cartridge containing an incense source is attached to each of the plurality of cartridge mounting locations, and a piezoelectric element is driven to inject a scent component from the incense source in each cartridge. An olfactory display capable of emitting scents, and a storage means for storing an injection pattern associated with scents so that one scent component or two or more scent components are simultaneously ejected to each of the plurality of specific persons. Prepare,
The storage means stores the start time and end time of the injection task for each of the plurality of specific persons, and further identifies a person passing through the passage to any one of the plurality of specific persons .
A determining means for determining whether or not the current time that identifies the specific person is included in the time zone indicated by the start time and the end time stored in the storage means corresponding to the specific person, and
When the determination means determines that the current time is not included in the time zone, the injection task is not executed, and when the determination means determines that the current time is included in the time zone, the specific person is notified. A scent space system comprising control means for controlling the olfactory display to perform an injection task correspondingly based on an injection pattern stored in the storage means. The storage means sets the first time zone indicated by the first start time and the first end time and the second time zone indicated by the second start time and the second end time for the same specific person, and makes the determination. The means determines whether or not the current time is included in the first time zone or the second time zone , and the control means determines whether the current time is included in the first time zone or the second time zone by the determining means. The scent space system according to claim 1, wherein the olfactory display is controlled to execute an injection task based on the injection pattern when it is determined to be included. The storage means sets a first injection pattern in the first time zone, sets a second injection pattern different from the first injection pattern in the second time zone, and the determination means sets the current time. Is included in the first time zone or the second time zone, and the control means determines by the determination means that the current time is included in the first time zone or the second time zone. The scent space system according to claim 2, wherein the olfactory display is controlled to perform an injection task based on the first injection pattern or the second injection pattern. The scent space system according to claim 3, wherein the first injection pattern and the second injection pattern differ in at least one of the type of the scent component and the concentration of the scent component. It is arranged in relation to the passage such as the entrance of the house where multiple specific people pass, and the cartridge containing the incense source is attached to each of the multiple cartridge mounting locations, and the piezoelectric element is driven from the incense source in each cartridge. An odor display capable of emitting a plurality of scents by injecting a scent component, and a scent corresponding to each of the plurality of specific persons so that one scent component or two or more scent components are ejected at the same time. The computer is executed by a computer of the scent space system, which is provided with a storage means for storing the attached injection pattern and storing the start time and end time of the injection task for each of the plurality of specific persons.
An identifying means by which a person passing through the passage identifies one of the plurality of specific persons.
A determining means for determining whether or not the current time that identifies the specific person is included in the time zone indicated by the start time and the end time stored in the storage means corresponding to the specific person, and
When the determination means determines that the current time is not included in the time zone, the injection task is not executed, and when the determination means determines that the current time is included in the time zone, the specific person is notified. A scent space system program that functions as a control means for controlling the olfactory display so as to execute an injection task based on an injection pattern stored in the storage means.

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