KR20200102963A - Smart perfume diffuser - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a smart fragrance emitting device which can remotely control the fragrance emission. The smart fragrance emitting device according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: at least one fragrance mounting holder on which the fragrances are mounted; a fragrance mounting and recognition unit for recognizing a type of the fragrances with a code formed on the fragrances; and a control module for selecting a fragrance emitting the fragrance corresponding to a scent control command received through wireless communication from a user terminal or an external device from among the mounted fragrances, and emitting the selected fragrance.

Description

Smart fragrance emitting device {SMART PERFUME DIFFUSER}

The present invention relates to a smart fragrance emitting device.

Among the fragrances used in the living environment, in the fragrance emitting device product, as a method of checking the remaining amount of fragrance, the user can directly observe the container containing the fragrance with their own eyes to determine the time of fragrance replacement or refilling. In addition, although the user can select various types of scents through modernization and high-end of life, it is complicated and it is difficult to know each and every information about the many types of scents. Therefore, after purchasing the fragrance emitting device for the first time, the user can check the fragrance through the contents written on the packaging of the product after a period of time has elapsed. However, when the packaging material is removed, it is not easy to check the type of fragrance. Therefore, a method of easily knowing information about scent and a method of confirming the amount of scent remaining in the product container in advance is required as a consumer's need. (Especially, related to the harmful safety information of fragrance after the Oxy incident)

In addition, if the user wants to change the scent according to a special situation or time, he must purchase various scents. Therefore, there is a need for a method capable of emitting a scent suitable for the surrounding atmosphere, emitting a desired scent at a reserved time, and controlling the emission function of the scent emitting device remotely. In addition, due to the recent increase in air pollution, there is a need for a device that can directly notify users when the concentration of CO2 gas and the concentration of fine dust exceed the standard value.

Embodiments of the present invention inform the type of scent and the remaining amount of scent built in the smart scent dispensing device to a smartphone or an Internet of Things (IOT) device, and at the same time, select the type of scent and control the dispensing time remotely or by command from an artificial intelligence device. We want to provide a smart scent emitting device that can be controlled.

In addition, embodiments of the present invention are to provide a smart scent emitting device capable of measuring the concentration of CO2 gas and fine dust and notifying by voice when the reference value is exceeded.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a fragrance mounting and recognition unit including at least one fragrance mounting holder on which fragrance is mounted, and for recognizing the type of fragrance by a code formed on the fragrance; And a control module for selecting a scent corresponding to a control command of the scent emitting device received through wireless communication from a user's smartphone or an external device from among the mounted scents, and emitting the selected scent. Can be provided.

The control module may identify at least one of the scent discrimination, scent information, and scent remaining amount of the mounted scent, and transmit the identified scent information to the user's smartphone or external device through any one of Bluetooth communication, Wi-Fi communication, or cellular communication. It can be linked with the device.

The control module may recognize the scent by sensing at least one hole formed in a part of the scent capsule or scent container or partially removed or a part of the scent capsule or scent container so as to be classified by a binary number code. .

The control module may recognize the fragrance by sensing a barcode or a quick response code (QR) code printed on the fragrance capsule or fragrance container.

In embodiments of the present invention, information about the fragrance contained in the smart fragrance emitting device and the amount of fragrance remaining can be easily known through a smartphone app, and the fragrance emission can be controlled by time or remotely to suit the individual's taste. have.

Embodiments of the present invention can emit a necessary scent by executing a command from an artificial intelligence device, and according to a predetermined time, for example, phytoncide scent at dawn, rose scent during the day, aroma scent at night, etc. I can make it.

In addition, embodiments of the present invention may help the living atmosphere with mood lighting according to the emitted fragrance.

1 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a smart fragrance emitting device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram illustrating a detailed configuration of a smart scent emitting device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 and 4 are diagrams for explaining that the smart scent emitting device according to an embodiment of the present invention is implemented as a character product structure.
5 to 8 are views for explaining a structure for recognizing fragrance in a smart fragrance emitting device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In the present invention, various modifications may be made and various embodiments may be provided. Specific embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail.

However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to a specific embodiment, it should be understood to include all changes, equivalents, or substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Terms such as first and second may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. These terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another component. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, a first element may be referred to as a second element, and similarly, a second element may be referred to as a first element. The term and/or includes a combination of a plurality of related listed items or any of a plurality of related listed items.

When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it is understood that it may be directly connected or connected to the other component, but other components may exist in the middle. Should be. On the other hand, when a component is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component, it should be understood that there is no other component in the middle.

The terms used in the present application are used only to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In the present application, terms such as "comprise" or "have" are intended to designate the presence of features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, but one or more other features. It is to be understood that the presence or addition of elements or numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof, does not preclude in advance.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. Terms such as those defined in a commonly used dictionary should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related technology, and should not be interpreted as an ideal or excessively formal meaning unless explicitly defined in this application. Does not.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In describing the present invention, in order to facilitate an overall understanding, the same reference numerals are used for the same elements in the drawings, and duplicate descriptions for the same elements are omitted.

1 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a smart fragrance emitting device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the smart scent emitting device 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a scent mounting and scent recognition unit 100 and a control module 200. However, not all of the illustrated components are essential components. The smart fragrance emitting device 300 may be implemented by more components than the illustrated components, and the smart fragrance emitting device 300 can be implemented by fewer components.

Hereinafter, a detailed configuration and operation of each component of the smart scent emitting device 300 of FIG. 1 will be described.

The fragrance mounting and recognition unit 100 includes at least one fragrance mounting holder. The scent mounting and recognition unit 100 may put different types of scents for each scent mounting holder into the smart scent emitting device. In addition, the scent mounting and recognition unit 100 may identify different types of scents by recognizing information on scents by classifying the types of scents with codes formed on the membrane container.

The control module 200 automatically informs the user of the type of scent mounted inside the scent emitting device, the amount of remaining scent, and the timing of replacement of the scent. In addition, the control module 200 may automatically notify the user by voice when the concentration of CO2 gas and the concentration of fine dust exceed the reference value or more. The control module 200 may classify the type of fragrance with a code formed on the membrane container and transmit information about the fragrance to a user terminal (such as a smartphone). Then, the user can check detailed information about the fragrance on the smartphone.

The control module 200 receives a fragrance control command from an artificial intelligence (AI) device or remotely, and performs at least one of a selection of a type of emission fragrance, an operation, a reservation operation for an emission time, or an operation for adjusting the intensity of aroma. I can. For example, the control module 200 may perform a fragrance control command received from an artificial intelligence device to emit fragrance suitable for the surrounding atmosphere. Alternatively, the control module 200 may emit a desired fragrance at a reserved time. The control module 200 may remotely control the emission of fragrance by receiving a fragrance control command. In addition, the control module 200 may directly notify the user by voice when the concentration of the CO2 gas and the concentration of fine dust exceed the reference value.

On the other hand, if the smart scent emitting device according to an embodiment of the present invention is mounted on a vehicle and operated, the control module 200 detects a motion pattern of a user who uses the vehicle, and the amount of scent or spraying ON-OFF You can control the operation. For example, when detecting that the user is getting off the vehicle, the control module 200 may minimize the amount of scent injection or turn off the injection operation. As another example, when the user does not use the vehicle for a long period of time, the fragrance injection operation may be turned off by linking this with an app of the user's smartphone. As another example, as the vehicle moves to a specific region, the control module 200 may select a specific scent according to the characteristics of the specific region or automatically select and emit an amount of scent. For example, when the vehicle moves to the area A, the control module 200 may select and emit the fragrance A and the specific emission amount according to the previously mapped fragrance A and the specific emission amount with the area A.

2 is a block diagram illustrating a detailed configuration of a smart scent emitting device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2, the fragrance mounting and recognition unit 100 includes a fragrance mounting holder 110, a fragrance code recognition unit 120, an LED unit 130 for a fragrance identification device, and a membrane container unit 140 do. As an example, the incense holder 110 may include at least one incense holder incense holder #1 (111), incense holder #2 (112), ??, incense holder #n (113) have.

Hereinafter, a detailed configuration and operation of each component of the fragrance mounting and recognition unit 100 of FIG. 2 will be described.

The scent mounting and recognition unit 100 includes at least one scent mounting holder 110 capable of mounting incense. Incense mounting holder 110 may include a fragrance mounting holder #1 (111), aroma mounting holder #2 (112), ??, aroma mounting holder #n (113). The incense mounting holder 110 may have a structure capable of mounting several or one incense. Incense mounting holder 110 is formed of n incense, that is, incense mounting holder #1 (111), incense mounting holder #2 (112), ??, incense mounting holder #n (113).

In addition, the fragrance mounting and recognition unit 100 includes a fragrance code recognition unit 120 for recognizing a fragrance code for identifying fragrance, an LED unit 130 for a fragrance identification device, and a membrane container unit 140 for storing fragrance. ) Can be included. The fragrance code recognition unit 120 recognizes the type of fragrance. The fragrance code recognition unit 120 is a sensor for receiving light through the light generated from the LED unit 130 for a fragrance identification device, passing through a plurality of lights to the upper end of the membrane container unit 140, and receiving light through a window. It may include an illuminance sensor. The fragrance code recognition unit 120 may include at least one light-receiving sensor that recognizes an irradiated portion and an unirradiated portion. The light receiving sensor may be formed of a cadmium-sulfide (CdS) sensor structure.

Meanwhile, the control module 200 may include a motor fan 210 and a motor fan driving unit 220. Further, the control module 200 may include a CPU unit 260, a storage unit 270, a communication unit 280, and a power supply unit 290. As an example, the communication unit 280 may include a Bluetooth communication unit 281 and a WiFi communication unit 282. In addition, the control module 200 may include a measurement unit 230. The measurement unit 230 may include a CO2 gas measurement unit 231 and a fine dust measurement unit 232. In addition, the control module 200 may include an audio/audio output unit 240 and a mood lighting unit 250.

Hereinafter, a detailed configuration and operation of each component of the control module 200 of FIG. 2 will be described.

The CPU unit 260 processes control commands related to the entire operation performed by the control module 200. For example, the CPU unit 260 may determine and control the fragrance code recognition unit 120 with information received through Bluetooth or Wi-Fi communication. The CPU unit 260 may interwork with the storage unit 270 to calculate the residual amount of fragrance remaining in the membrane container unit 140 and transmit information about this to the user's smartphone through the communication unit 280. In this way, the CPU unit 260 may distinguish the fragrance and recognize the fragrance information or the remaining amount of fragrance in conjunction with an app installed on the smartphone. In this case, the CPU unit 260 may interwork with the app installed on the smartphone through the communication unit 280. The communication unit 280 may communicate with a smartphone through a Bluetooth method, or may communicate with a smartphone through a Wi-Fi method or cellular (eg, 5G) communication.

The storage unit 270 stores at least one program executed by the CPU unit 260. The storage unit 270 may cumulatively store the operating time of the motor fan 210.

The communication unit 280 may perform Bluetooth communication with a user's smartphone or transmit and receive a fragrance control command or information through Wi-Fi communication.

The power supply unit 290 supplies power to each component of the smart scent emitting device 300.

The motor fan 210 operates by receiving a direct current (DC) voltage supplied from the power supply unit 290. The motor fan 210 may emit fragrance with wind generated through a fan mounted on the motor.

The motor fan driving unit 220 drives the motor fan 210 according to a control command from the CPU unit 260. The motor fan driving unit 220 may adjust the fan speed or operation mode of the motor fan 210. In this way, the user can control the ON operation, the OFF operation of the motor fan 210, or the operating intensity of the motor fan 210 with the smartphone app.

The measurement unit 230 may measure the concentration of gas contained in the surrounding air or the concentration of fine dust. For example, the CO2 gas concentration measuring unit 231 measures surrounding CO2 gas. The CO2 gas concentration measurement unit 231 measures the concentration of CO2 gas contained in the surrounding air and provides it to the CPU unit 260, and the CPU unit 260 selects a fragrance capable of purifying the air, and By controlling 210 and the motor fan driving unit 220, the selected fragrance may be emitted. The fine dust concentration measuring unit 232 measures the concentration of fine dust around it. The fine dust concentration measuring unit 232 measures the concentration of fine dust contained in the surrounding air and provides it to the CPU unit 260, and the CPU unit 260 selects a fragrance capable of purifying the air, and the motor fan ( 210) and the motor fan driving unit 220 may be controlled to emit a selected fragrance. The fine dust concentration measuring unit 232 may receive the fine dust concentration for each region through a smartphone, and the control module 200 may adjust the amount of fragrance according to the received fine dust concentration for each region. For example, the control module 200 increases the amount of incense by a certain amount when the received regional fine dust concentration is higher than a preset concentration value, and decreases the amount of incense by a certain amount when the received fine dust concentration by region is lower than a preset concentration value. I can make it.

In addition, the control module 200, when the concentration measured through the CO2 gas concentration measuring unit 231 or the fine dust concentration measuring unit 232 exceeds a predetermined concentration, an audio audio output unit that informs the user by voice. It may include (250). That is, when the concentration of the CO2 gas or the fine dust concentration exceeds the preset concentration, the audio audio output unit 250 may notify the externally by voice.

In addition, the membrane container part 140 is made of a plastic container or a container similar thereto. The membrane container part 140 may be formed in a structure having an evolved printed matter or non-adherent material having a structure in which light cannot pass or cannot pass through the top or side of the membrane container.

The control module 200 includes a fragrance code recognition unit 120 and a CPU unit 260 that determines and controls the information received through a smart phone or Wi-Fi communication, and a fan attached to the motor to control the fragrance. The DC motor fan 210 to emit, the DC motor drive unit 220 to drive the DC motor fan 210, and the mood lighting unit 250 are received from the outside or at a reserved time according to the user's smartphone. By judging, it is possible to provide mood lighting using three color LEDs (RGB).

The storage unit 270 may cumulatively store the operating time of the motor fan 210 and calculate the residual amount of fragrance remaining in the membrane container unit 140 according to calculation by the CPU unit 260.

Under the control of the CPU unit 260, the Bluetooth communication unit 281 may transmit a code for the type of scent and information on the amount of remaining scent, and execute a command sent from the smartphone. The Bluetooth communication unit 281 may perform Bluetooth communication according to a Bluetooth low energy protocol (Bluetooth Low Energy, BLE).

The Wi-Fi communication unit 282 may send and receive a control signal remotely or through an artificial intelligence device (AI) through Wi-Fi communication.

In the future, when the artificial intelligence (AI) device (eg, AI speaker, smart TV, etc.) recognizes the name of a specific scent, the control module 200 corresponds to the recognized specific scent or is pre-installed on the most similar scent. You can select a fragrance (for example,'lavender'), and emit a specific fragrance through the selected fragrance.

3 and 4 are diagrams for explaining that the smart scent emitting device according to an embodiment of the present invention is implemented as a character product structure.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the smart scent emitting device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a power supply unit, a light, and an intake port in an external characteristic configuration. Unlike existing products, the character's gaze is facing the sky. This is characterized by being shy. The user must press the entire character's head to operate the power unit. The intake port has a structure for the motor fan to suck in air.

5 to 8 are views for explaining a structure for recognizing fragrance in a smart fragrance emitting device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The smart scent emitting device can recognize various types of scents in the scent holder (represented as a capsule above). As an example, as shown in FIG. 5, the smart fragrance emitting device is the type of fragrance or the fragrance of the capsule through a structure in which a part of the fragrance capsule material is removed, such as a structure formed by opening a hole in the wing of the fragrance capsule. Can be recognized. The smart fragrance emitting device may recognize the fragrance by sensing at least one hole formed in a portion of the capsule or container partially removed or a portion of the fragrance capsule or container so as to be identified by a binary number code. As another example, the smart fragrance emitting device may recognize the fragrance or the fragrance type of the capsule using a barcode or a quick response code (QR) code printed on the capsule wing or the bottom of the container.

As an example, as a mounting structure of a sensor for recognition in a character product structure, the sensor mounting structure shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 is referred to for wing recognition. As another example, the barcode or QR code 　 scanner may be disposed at the bottom where the fragrance capsule is mounted in the smart fragrance emitting device.

As shown in FIG. 7, the fragrance code recognition unit 120 includes a PCB and a light receiving sensor, and recognizes the fragrance by interlocking with the LED unit 130 for a fragrance identification device. Here, the PCB is formed in a vertical arrangement structure perpendicular to the membrane container part. Therefore, the fragrance code recognition unit 120 and the fragrance identification device LED unit 130 may be configured in a vertical arrangement structure surrounding the membrane container in a structure connected to each other. Through this, the fragrance code recognition unit 120 having a vertical arrangement structure is provided on the upper portion of the membrane container through the light generated from the LED unit 130 for the fragrance identification device even within a narrow area inside the body of the smart fragrance emitting device. The scent can be recognized by passing the light of the dog and receiving the light through the window.

In addition, the fragrance capsule may be applied to general bottle containers (eg, diffuser containers, etc.) in addition to the membrane container capsule.

The method according to the embodiments of the present invention described above may be implemented as computer-readable codes on a computer-readable recording medium. The method according to the embodiments of the present invention may be implemented in the form of a program command that can be executed through various computer means and recorded in a computer-readable recording medium.

The above-described method according to the present invention may be implemented as a computer* readable code on a computer readable recording medium. The computer-readable recording medium includes all kinds of recording media in which data that can be decoded by a computer system is stored. For example, there may be read only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic tape, magnetic disk, flash memory, optical data storage device, and the like. In addition, the computer-readable recording medium can be distributed to a computer system connected through a computer communication network, and stored and executed as code that can be read in a distributed manner.

Although the above has been described with reference to the drawings and examples, it does not mean that the scope of protection of the present invention is limited by the drawings or examples, and those skilled in the art It will be appreciated that various modifications and changes can be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope.

Specifically, the described features may be implemented in digital electronic circuitry, or computer hardware, firmware, or combinations thereof. Features may be executed in a computer program product implemented in storage in a machine-readable storage device, for example, for execution by a programmable processor. And the features can be performed by a programmable processor executing a program of directives to perform the functions of the described embodiments by operating on input data and generating output. The described features include at least one programmable processor, at least one input device, and at least one output coupled to receive data and directives from the data storage system and to transmit data and directives to the data storage system. It can be executed within one or more computer programs that can be executed on a programmable system including the device. A computer program includes a set of directives that can be used directly or indirectly within a computer to perform a specific action on a given result. A computer program is written in any form of programming language, including compiled or interpreted languages, and as a module, element, subroutine, or other unit suitable for use in another computer environment, or as a independently operable program. It can be used in any form including.

Suitable processors for execution of a program of directives include, for example, both general and special purpose microprocessors, and either a single processor or multiple processors of a different kind of computer. Storage devices suitable for implementing computer program directives and data implementing the described features are, for example, semiconductor memory devices such as EPROM, EEPROM, and flash memory devices, magnetic devices such as internal hard disks and removable disks. Devices, magneto-optical disks, and all types of non-volatile memory including CD-ROM and DVD-ROM disks. The processor and memory may be integrated within application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) or added by ASICs.

The present invention described above is described on the basis of a series of functional blocks, but is not limited by the above-described embodiments and the accompanying drawings, and various substitutions, modifications and changes within the scope not departing from the technical spirit of the present invention It will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs.

Combinations of the above-described embodiments are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and combinations of various types as well as the above-described embodiments may be provided according to implementation and/or need.

In the above-described embodiments, the methods are described on the basis of a flowchart as a series of steps or blocks, but the present invention is not limited to the order of steps, and certain steps may occur in a different order or concurrently with those described above. have. In addition, those of ordinary skill in the art understand that the steps shown in the flowchart are not exclusive, other steps are included, or one or more steps in the flowchart may be deleted without affecting the scope of the present invention. You can understand.

The above-described embodiments include examples of various aspects. Although not all possible combinations for representing the various aspects can be described, those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that other combinations are possible. Accordingly, the present invention will be said to include all other replacements, modifications and changes falling within the scope of the following claims.

300: smart incense emitting device 100: incense mounting and recognition unit
110: incense mount holder 111: incense mount holder #1
112: incense holder #2 113: incense holder #n
120: fragrance code recognition unit 130: aroma identification device LED unit
140: membrane container part 200: control module
210: motor fan 220: motor fan driving unit
230: measurement unit 231: CO2 gas concentration measurement unit
232: fine dust concentration measurement unit 240: audio audio output unit
250: mood lighting unit 260: CPU unit
270: storage unit 280: communication unit
281: Bluetooth communication unit 282: Wi-Fi communication unit
290: power unit

Claims (4)

A fragrance mounting and recognition unit having at least one fragrance mounting holder on which the fragrance is mounted, and for recognizing a type of fragrance by a code formed on the fragrance; And
A smart fragrance emitting device comprising a control module for selecting a fragrance for emitting a fragrance corresponding to a fragrance control command received through wireless communication from a user terminal or an external device among the mounted fragrances, and emitting the selected fragrance. The method of claim 1,
The control module,
Identifying at least one of the scent discrimination, scent information, and scent residual amount of the mounted scent, and linking the identified scent information with the user terminal or an external device through any one of Bluetooth communication, Wi-Fi communication, or cellular communication. Incense emitting device. The method of claim 1,
The control module,
A smart fragrance emitting device that recognizes the fragrance by sensing at least one hole formed in a portion of the fragrance capsule or container partially removed or a portion of the fragrance capsule or container so as to be separated by a binary number code. The method of claim 1,
The control module,
A smart fragrance emitting device that recognizes the fragrance by sensing a barcode or a quick response code (QR) code printed on the capsule or container of the fragrance.

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