WO2009098693A2 - Distributeur d'odeurs par ordinateur et procédé correspondant - Google Patents

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WO2009098693A2
WO2009098693A2 PCT/IL2009/000140 IL2009000140W WO2009098693A2 WO 2009098693 A2 WO2009098693 A2 WO 2009098693A2 IL 2009000140 W IL2009000140 W IL 2009000140W WO 2009098693 A2 WO2009098693 A2 WO 2009098693A2
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Amos Porat
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F1/00—Details not covered by groups G06F3/00 - G06F13/00 and G06F21/00
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    • G06F1/20—Cooling means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L9/00—Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air
    • A61L9/015—Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using gaseous or vaporous substances, e.g. ozone
    • A61L9/04—Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using gaseous or vaporous substances, e.g. ozone using substances evaporated in the air without heating
    • A61L9/12—Apparatus, e.g. holders, therefor
    • A61L9/122—Apparatus, e.g. holders, therefor comprising a fan

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  • the present invention relates to scent dispensers, aromatic diffusers and devices, and more specifically, to a dispenser enabling the user to create a pleasant scented environment, of one or more scents, operated by the computer user or sent via a network device by messaging software, e-mail or network communications like WI-FI or remote control.
  • US Patent No. 5,724,256 to Lee describes a computer controlled olfactory mixer and dispenser for use in multimedia computer application, enabling computer control of a large number of different odors using a limited number of selected scents.
  • Other examples of controllable aroma, perfume or scent dispensers include: Korean Patent No. KR20030016519 to Hwang et al; US Patent Publication No. 2007258849 to Kent; US Patent No. 5,591,409 to Watkins; US Patent Publication No. 2003164557 to Chung et al;
  • the object of the present invention is to enable a computer user to operate a simplified scent dispenser device to control the type of scent or scents according to choice, both in the users own environment and also in a distant area by using messaging software or internet network messages and instructions, to send to other users.
  • Computer Scent Dispenser connected to a computer and enabling the dispersal of one or more scents using scented producing materials, in an area defined by the user.
  • a scent dispensing system for providing a scented environment from scent producing materials, comprising: a programmable computer means operating with a software control program; and scent dispensing means having one or more scent sources, wherein scent dispensing means, comprises: a ventilating system creating friction with said scent producing material, and a driver means connected to said ventilating system and computer means, said scent dispensing means for controlling operation of said ventilating means in response to computer control command, thereby providing a controlled scent.
  • the CSD operates on the principle of friction with solid scent-producing materials, and dispensing of the scents released, by means of a fan, as part of the ventilating system.
  • the friction means are connected to the fan by, for example, nylon wires which rub against and consume the solid scented material, where the fans are operated by electricity or other power source, receiving commands through the driver operating with the computer. This enables the creation, combination and dispersal of one or more scents.
  • the source of the scent can be in close proximity to the computer or in a different area according to the choice of the user.
  • the CSD can be operated and controlled from afar by the computer by direct connection or in a wireless manner, or via any network connection.
  • the end user can receive an SMS (text message), or other message format, capable to act as a trigger for operating the CSD from a remote area, sent via the Internet or any communication system to any device associated with the end user.
  • SMS text message
  • the CSD comprises cartridges of solid material using different kinds of scents and different scent intensities, for example: “low”, “medium”, high” etc, which are obtained by different speed levels of the fan.
  • the CSD can be time set for operation in a particular time frame.
  • the CSD comprises a software driver enabling its operation by computer.
  • the software can be configured with pre-set operating parameters, or allow for manual entry of desired operating parameters.
  • One feature of the CSD is the use of solid scent-producing materials enabling dispensing of a scent by movement of the air received by friction with a solid material dispensed in the air by means of a fan.
  • scent producing materials such as liquids, dispensed in a desired area by molecular friction of mechanical means or soaked in an absorbing material.
  • the scent-producing material may be combined with gas.
  • the CSD can be made in various sizes and be placed within various devices such as an optic computer mouse, computer speakers, computer screen, or a designated casing or within the casing of the computer and connected to a part enabling the cooling of the totality and space of the computer. It is a further feature of the present invention that it is possible to connect the scent dispenser to the computer, to one or more power supplies, but it is also possible to use the power supply of the computer as an electric power source.
  • a single fan can be configured to have a plurality of brushes which are individually selectable to produce individual or combined scents from a multiple-layered scent producing material. It is a feature of the present invention that the CSD scent enables the user to produce different scents either singly or in combination, depending on the following factors: a. The number of cartridges comprising scents. b. The length of use. c. The type of scent dispenser. d. The type of fan and the force of operation.
  • the CSD is controlled by operating software, featuring a driver to identify the hardware connected to the computer, using one of the following: -An optical connector
  • the driver means operates an electronic command circuit which may be provided by a switching system operating using relays, mechanical or electronic switches.
  • a switching system operating using relays, mechanical or electronic switches.
  • the computer scent dispenser can also be used as an accessory together with visualization means such as: clips, presentations, movies, games and so on.
  • Another feature of the present invention is that when the user would like to create a certain combination of scents in a desired environment, the user operates the software which enables operating the scent mechanism, selecting the scent or scents desired on the computer screen, and followed by an operating command which dispenses the scent as selected.
  • Another feature of the present invention is that when the user operates a messaging software or e-mail or is surfing the internet network he can send an operating command using script or batch file (a file comprising commands and instructions for the receivers interface) and after consent and authorization of the computer or the receiving user the suitable scent will be dispensed in the area of the receiver.
  • script or batch file a file comprising commands and instructions for the receivers interface
  • the computer scent dispenser can be integrated in game consoles for example: play station, Nintendo, and other computer games or products such as simulators and so on in order to create a maximal user experience.
  • Fig. 1 illustrates a front prospective view of a scent dispensing device controlled by a programmable computer, constructed and operated in accordance with the principles of the present invention
  • Fig. 2 illustrates a front-view of a scent dispensing device according to the present invention
  • Fig. 3 illustrates a front-view of a scent dispensing device in a disassembled mode according to the present invention
  • Fig. 4 illustrates a rear-view of a scent dispensing device according to the present invention
  • Fig. 5 illustrates an enlargement of the rear-view of Fig. 4 featuring the friction means and a method of inserting a scent producing material, according to the present invention
  • Fig. 6a illustrates an enlargement of a rear-view of a plurality of dispenser sections each with an inserted scent producing material according to the present invention
  • Fig. 6b illustrates a single scent producing material inserted in a dispenser section, featuring three layers of depth of the scent producing material
  • Fig. 7 illustrates a cross section of a layered scent producing material across a shaft bearing a plurality of brushes.
  • Fig. 8 illustrates a schematic view of a dispenser section operating with a common airflow duct using combined or individual scents;
  • Fig. 9 illustrates a schematic block diagram of the inventive scent dispensing device operable with a computer.
  • Fig. 10 illustrates a software flow chart diagram of the operation of the inventive scent dispensing device.
  • CSD Computer Scent Dispenser
  • a scent dispensing system 2 comprising a scent dispensing device 12 using software installed in a personal computer 4, and comprising screen 6, keyboard 8 and mouse 10.
  • scent dispensing device 12 in which the body of the housing 14, has a back cover 16 which opens to replace scent dispensing units, a cable 18 connecting to computer 4, a grill 20 to cover the scent dispensing propellers (not shown) through which scented air is dispensed.
  • Fig. 3 there is shown a front-view of a scent dispensing device
  • a disassembled mode including the body of the housing 14, a hinged door 24 with openings for allowing air to enter, motor-driven fans 22 operable by computer software.
  • the combination of the housing 14, the air openings and fans 22 provides a ventilating system portion of scent dispensing device 12.
  • FIG. 4 there is shown the interior of a scent dispensing device, showing an enlargement of rear view of fans 22.
  • fans 22 rotate wires 28, which extend from the motor shaft, so that wires 28 brush against scent-producing material (SPM) 26 causing friction which releases small chips of scented powder, and fan 22 pushes out the scented chips, each fan 22 dispensing a different kind of scent and enabling a combination of scents.
  • SPM scent-producing material
  • FIG. 5 there is shown an enlargement of the rear-view of fans 22 and a method of inserting SPM 26.
  • Scent-producing material 26 is inserted into compartment 32 in the back of fan 22, while fastener 38 maintains SPM 26 in place, with the additional support of a projecting rib 36 extending along the side of SPM 26.
  • Rib 36 engages a groove 34 having notches formed therein, with groove 34 situated in compartment 32 for the purpose of determining the insertion depth of SPM 26.
  • SPM 26 can be adjusted and pushed in deeper into compartment 32.
  • the SPM 26 is pushed along projecting rib 36 further into groove 34 and then wires 28 can begin to brush against a new layer of the same SPM 26, thus utilizing the most of SPM 26, so that little of it goes to waste.
  • SPM 26 can be adjusted to three location depths, according to the spacing of the notches formed in groove 34 (see Fig. 6b). Referring now to Fig. 6a, there is shown an enlargement of a plurality of compartments 32 with inserted SPM 26, each isolated from another.
  • Thin wires 28 are elongated so they can reach as far as the boundaries of the inner space of compartment 32, since after prolonged use of the scent dispensing device 12, the circle around fan 22 grows larger in diameter, and the wires 28 automatically spread out onto a larger radius in order to brush against the larger diameter hole in SPM 26.
  • FIG. 6b there is shown a SPM 26 with three layers 40, which may be inserted into compartment 32 as described in Fig. 5.
  • FIG. 7 there is shown a cross-section of a layered SPM 26, each layer 40 having a different scent.
  • a shaft 42 is located through the hole, and three brush wires 28a-c are attached to the shaft 42, each brush wire 28 being able to brush against the proximate one of layers 40a-c.
  • Each selected brush wire 28a, 28b or 28c can be operated individually, or all brush wires 28a-c can be operated at the same time.
  • a clutch 46 which may be magnetic or mechanical, located on shaft arm 48 in three locations of brush wires 28a-c, it can be determined which of brush wires 28a-c is rotated. When selected the clutch 46 magnetically engages magnet 47 on brush arm 49.
  • the user operates the scent dispensing device 12, causing shaft 42 to rotate on its axis.
  • the user selects a specific scent, causing the corresponding clutch 46 of selected brush wire 28a-c to engage brush arm 49 and rotate.
  • selected brush wire 28 rotates and small chips of scented powder are released only from said selected brush wire's 28 layer, since other brush wires 28 aren't engaged, and therefore do not rotate.
  • a plurality of dispenser compartments 32 each leading to an individual air duct 52, all combined into common air duct 54, and a fan 56 pushes air towards common air duct 54.
  • Each dispenser section 50 may have a different SPM 26 inserted in compartment 32.
  • a user can operate a single dispenser section 50, desiring the scent that particular SPM 26 dispenses, alternatively, the user can operate a number of selected dispenser section's 50 containing different scented SPM's 26, creating a combination of scents.
  • the air generated from dispenser section 50 is blown through air duct 52 into common air duct 54, and fan 56 blows the air through common air duct 54 and out of the scent dispensing device 12, thus dispensing a scent to the environment.
  • FIG. 9 there is shown a schematic block diagram of the inventive scent dispensing device operable with a computer system.
  • the computer operating system comprising a programmable computer such as personal computer 4, including a screen 6, keyboard 8, mouse 10 and other accessories (see Fig. 1) to be installed with operating system such as Microsoft Windows, or equivalent.
  • the computer operating system 60 is configured with a driver 62 which is a typical application program serving as an interface between the computer operating system software and output hardware connected to computer 4 I/O ports.
  • Driver 62 interprets the commands for producing a scent which are communicated via the computer to the driver and in turn from the driver to the control unit 30.
  • Control unit 30 controls the operation of scent dispensing device 12 and determines the mode in which scent dispensing device 12 operates.
  • the control unit 30 controls the operation of the individual fans 22 in combination or individually so that a combined or individual scent may be dispensed.
  • the scent dispensing device system begins operation with computer system initialization in block 70, after which the scent dispensing device 12 itself proceeds through a set up routine in block 71, in which various inputs and outputs are checked to see if the system is ready for operation. If normal set up is chosen in block 72, the system uses pre-set operating parameters, and the system proceeds to a monitoring mode in block 74, which monitors the computer for receipt of a command in block 76, to initiate the operation of the scent dispenser in block 78.
  • various individual operating parameters can be entered in block 73, such as number of scent dispensing fans, duration of operation, speed of operation, etc. and the system proceeds to a monitoring mode in block 74.
  • the system detects the various types of commands that can be sent for operating the scent dispensing device, such as an SMS message, email, Blue Tooth, remote control or a local machine software key logger which detects key strokes intended for operating the scent dispensing device.
  • a remote access software key logger can also be used to allow for messaging of computer control commands from another computer to operate the scent dispensing device in block 78.

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La présente invention concerne un distributeur d'odeurs par ordinateur. L'invention concerne plus particulièrement un distributeur d'odeurs par ordinateur permettant à l'utilisateur de créer un environnement plaisamment parfumé d'une ou de plusieurs odeurs ou d'une combinaison de plusieurs odeurs. Le distributeur est alors mis en œuvre par des commandes de l'utilisateur de l'ordinateur, ou par des commandes envoyées par un logiciel de messagerie, ou encore par un courrier électronique.
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