WO2016191536A1

WO2016191536A1 - Accessory for mobile device having scent and/or flavor receptacles

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Publication number: WO2016191536A1
Application number: PCT/US2016/034282
Authority: WO
Inventors: David A. Edwards; Rachel Diane FIELD
Original assignee: Vapor Communications, Inc.
Priority date: 2015-05-28
Filing date: 2016-05-26
Publication date: 2016-12-01

Abstract

An accessory for processor-based mobile devices is selectively securely attachable to the mobile device and at least partially wraps around at least one edge of the mobile device, and provides a plurality of reservoirs or receptacles to hold scent emitting scent media and / or to hold taste or flavor emitting media. When the accessory is coupled to a mobile device, the reservoirs or receptacles are distributed about at least a portion of a periphery of the mobile device. A processor of the mobile device may provide visual and/or audio cues to a user to selectively access one or more of the reservoirs or receptacles to experience scents and/or tastes or flavors. The cues may be synchronized or correspond to consumer content, for instance visual content, audio content or audiovisual content. Content can originate in the mobile device, or at a remote content server. Receptacles many be manipulated to release scent and/or flavors, for example by squeezing to part a pair of lips or by moving a cover.

Description

ACCESSORY FOR MOBILE DEVICE HAVING SCENT AND/OR FLAVOR

RECEPTACLES

BACKGROUND Technical Field

The present disclosure generally relates to accessories for mobile computing devices.

Description of the Related Art

There exists a large number of processor-based mobile devices, for instance tablet computers, smartphones, digital music players (e.g., MP3 players), personal digital assistants, and laptops. Likewise, there are a large variety of accessories available for such processor-based mobile devices, for instance cases, external batteries, external keyboards or keypads, and combinations of the same. Accessories such as cases, are typically made of metal, plastic, rubber, leather, or combinations of these materials. Cases are usually considered to be either primarily protective devices or ornamental devices, or sometimes both.

BRIEF SUMMARY

An accessory for processor-based mobile devices described herein may be summarized as comprising a number of receptacles to hold scent media and/or flavor media. The accessory positions the receptacles about a display screen of the processor-based mobile device. The processor- based mobile device may provide prompts or cues to a user, to sample scents or flavors in a defined order or combination. The prompts or cues may include visual spatial prompts of cues to indicate which receptacle(s) to sample from in what order. For example, an arrow, other image, text or number may be visually displayed on a display screen of the processor-based mobile device, where the visual cue is spatially proximate the respective receptacle that is being cued, or which provides a value which is cognitively associable with a receptacle (e.g., identifier, number and/or letter, color, image or graphic). The prompts or cues may include audio prompts of cues to indicate which receptacle(s) to sample from in what order.

The processor-based mobile device may determine which scents or flavors are available. The processor-based mobile device may determine which scents or flavors to prompt or cue, and in which order and/or which combinations. The processor-based mobile device may determine which scents or flavors to prompt or cue based on one or more criteria or factors. For instance, the processor-based mobile device may determine which scents or flavors to prompt or cue based at least in part on content (e.g., audio, visual, audio-visual) which is being presented by the processor-based mobile device. The processor-based mobile device may determine which scents or flavors to prompt or cue based on photographs or images captured by the processor- based mobile device or received thereby.

An accessory for processor-based mobile devices may be summarized as including: a body that is selectively securely attachable to a processor-based mobile device, the body having a plurality of receptacles, each of the receptacles having a respective interior cavity to hold at least one of a scent medium or a flavor medium, the receptacles which, when the body is securely attached to the processor-based mobile device, at least partially extend along at least one edge of the processor-based mobile device, each of the receptacles having a respective port selectively operable between a first configuration to deny passage between the interior cavity and an exterior thereof and a second configuration to provide passage between the interior cavity and the exterior thereof for respective ones of at least two of the receptacles.

Each receptacle may include a respective pair of resilient lips opposed to one another and which form the port of the respective receptacle, the pair of resilient lips normally biased toward the first configuration. The pair of resilient lips of each receptacle may normally be biased toward the first configuration until manipulated. The pair of resilient lips of each receptacle may normally be biased toward the first configuration until manually manipulated, the pair of resilient lips moving toward the second configuration in response to manual manipulation. The pair of resilient lips of each receptacle may normally be biased toward the first configuration until a portion of the receptacle is squeezed, the pair of resilient lips moving toward the second configuration in response to a squeeze. Each receptacle may include a respective silicone rubber bulb having a pair of resilient lips that form the port of the receptacle, the pair of resilient lips normally biased toward the first configuration until a portion of the receptacle is squeezed, the pair of resilient lips moving toward the second configuration in response to the squeeze. Each of the ports may include a cover coupled to the body, the cover selectively operable between the first configuration to deny passage between the interior cavity and the exterior thereof and the second configuration to provide passage between the interior cavity and the exterior thereof. The covers may each be slideably coupled to the body to move between the first configuration in which the cover is sealing closed across an opening of a respective one of the receptacles and the second configuration in which the cover is spaced from the opening of the respective one of the receptacles to provide access between the interior cavity and the exterior thereof. The covers may each be pivotally hinged to the body to swing between the first configuration in which the cover is sealing closed across an opening of a respective one of the receptacles and the second configuration in which the cover is spaced from the opening of the respective one of the receptacles to provide access between the interior cavity and the exterior thereof. The covers each may have at least one aperture that extends therethrough, and the covers may be each rotatably coupled to the body to rotate between the first configuration in which the at least one aperture of the cover is not aligned with an opening of a respective one of the receptacles and the second configuration in which the at least one aperture of the cover is aligned with the opening of the respective one of the receptacles to provide access between the interior cavity and the exterior thereof. The covers may each be electroactive semipermeable membranes that overlie a respective opening of respective ones of the receptacles, the electroactive semipermeable membranes responsive to at least one of a current or a voltage and in the first configuration does not permit transfer of scent across the electroactive semipermeable membrane from the interior cavity to an exterior thereof, and in the second configuration does permit transfer of scent across the electroactive semipermeable membrane. The accessory may further include: a plurality of seals, each of the seals sealing a respective cover to a respective one of the receptacles when the cover is in the first configuration. Each of the seals may be a resilient silicone seal. The accessory may further include: a plurality of pieces of scent media received in respective ones of the receptacles, each of the pieces of scent media corresponding to a respective one of a plurality of different scents. The pieces of scent media may each comprise a respective piece of felt or unwoven material with a respective liquid scent. The pieces of scent media may each comprise a respective piece of a soft, non-melting, wax with respective scent particles therein. The pieces of scent media may each comprise a respective piece of felt or unwoven material with a respective liquid scent. The accessory may further include: a plurality of pieces of flavor media received in respective ones of the receptacles, each of the pieces of flavor media corresponding to a respective one of a plurality of different flavors. The body may include a resilient silicone sleeve. The accessory may further include: a hard shell case that is received about a portion of the resilient silicone sleeve and the processor-based mobile device. The body may be a hard shell case having a base and a number of resilient portions extending from the base. The accessory may further include: a resilient silicone sleeve that is resiliently secured to about a portion of the processor-based mobile device, and about which the hard shell case is at least partially received. The body may have a base and a number of sides extending at least approximately from the base which delimits an interior of the body. The accessory may further include: a set of processor-executable instructions stored in at least one processor- readable memory, and which when executed by at least one processor of the processor-based mobile device causes the at least one processor to provide cues to access one or more of the receptacles. When executed by at least one processor of the processor-based mobile device, the instructions may cause the at least one processor to provide visual cues via a display screen of the processor-based mobile device to access one or more of the receptacles.

When executed by at least one processor of the processor-based mobile device, the instructions may cause the at least one processor to provide visual cues via a display screen of the processor-based mobile device to access one or more of the receptacles, the visual cues comprising a visual effect spatially aligned with a respective one of the receptacles along at least one edge of the display screen. When executed by at least one processor of the processor- based mobile device, the instructions may cause the at least one processor to provide visual cues via a display screen of the processor-based mobile device to access one or more of the receptacles, the visual cues comprising a numerical or textual indication of a respective one of the receptacles. When executed by at least one processor of the processor-based mobile device, the instructions may cause the at least one processor to provide visual cues via a display screen of the processor-based mobile device to access one or more of the receptacles, the visual cues comprising a color or an image that

corresponds to a respective one of the receptacles. When executed by at least one processor of the processor-based mobile device, the instructions may cause the at least one processor to provide audio cues via a speaker of the processor-based mobile device to access one or more of the receptacles.

A method of operating a processor-based mobile device may be summarized as including: determining which one or more scents or flavors to cue; and presenting one or more cues corresponding to the one or more scents or flavors.

The method may further include: at least partially wrapping the accessory around at least one edge of the processor-based mobile device, the accessory having a plurality of receptacles, each of the receptacles having a respective interior cavity to hold at least one of a scent medium or a flavor medium. Presenting one or more cues corresponding to the one or more scents or flavors may include providing visual cues via a display screen of the processor-based mobile device to access one or more of the receptacles.

Providing visual cues via a display screen of the processor-based mobile device may include presenting a visual effect spatially aligned with a respective one of the receptacles along at least one edge of the display screen. Providing visual cues via a display screen of the processor-based mobile device may include presenting a numerical or textual indication of a respective one of the receptacles. Providing visual cues via a display screen of the processor-based mobile device may include presenting a color or an image that corresponds to a respective one of the receptacles. Presenting one or more cues corresponding to the one or more scents or flavors may include presenting audio cues via a speaker of the processor-based mobile device to access one or more of the receptacles. Determining which one or more scents or flavors to cue may include determining which one or more scents or flavors to cue based at least in part on audio content, video content or audiovisual content being presented via the processor-based mobile device. Determining which one or more scents or flavors to cue may include determining which one or more scents or flavors to cue based at least in part on one or more images captured using a camera of the processor-based mobile device. Determining which one or more scents or flavors to cue may include determining which one or more scents or flavors to cue based at least in part on one or more images received via a radio of the processor-based mobile device. Determining which one or more scents or flavors to cue may include determining which one or more scents or flavors to cue based at least in part on specific scents or flavors currently loaded in the receptacles. The method may further include: loading a respective scent medium or a respective flavor medium in the interior cavity of each of the receptacles.

The method may further include loading a respective piece of media content for presentation via the processor-based mobile device; and presenting the piece of media content via the processor-based mobile device, and wherein presenting one or more cues corresponding to the one or more scents or flavors comprises presenting a plurality of cues synchronized to the presentation of the media content. The media content may take a variety of forms, audio, visual, audio-visual, textual {e.g., book, story, other narratives, poem in written and readable format)

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

In the drawings, identical reference numbers identify similar elements or acts. The sizes and relative positions of elements in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. For example, the shapes of various elements and angles are not necessarily drawn to scale, and some of these elements are arbitrarily enlarged and positioned to improve drawing legibility. Further, the particular shapes of the elements as drawn are not necessarily intended to convey any information regarding the actual shape of the particular elements, and have been solely selected for ease of recognition in the drawings.

Figure 1A is a front plan view of an accessory for a processor- based mobile device physically coupled a processor-based mobile device, the accessory comprising a plurality of receptacles with ports to selectively emit scent and/or flavors, according to an exemplary embodiment described herein.

Figure 1 B is an isometric view of the accessory for a processor- based mobile device of Figure 1A, physically coupled a processor-based mobile device, according to an exemplary embodiment described herein.

Figure 1 C is an enlarged isometric view of a corner portion of the accessory for a processor-based mobile device of Figure 1 A, better illustrating ports and openings of receptacles for emitting scent and/or flavors, according to an exemplary embodiment described herein.

Figure 1 D is an enlarged front plan view of the corner portion of the accessory for a processor-based mobile device of Figure 1 C, better illustrating ports and openings of receptacles for emitting scent and/or flavors, according to an exemplary embodiment described herein. Figure 1 E is a further enlarged isometric view of the corner portion of the accessory for a processor-based mobile device of Figure 1 C, better illustrating ports and openings of receptacles for emitting scent and/or flavors, according to an exemplary embodiment described herein.

Figure 2A is an isometric view of a receptacle of an accessory for a processor-based mobile device, for example of Figure 1 A, in the form of a resilient bulb having a port formed by a pair of resilient lips opposed across an opening, the resilient lips illustrated in a normally closed first configuration to limit or prevent passage between an interior of the receptacle and an exterior thereof, according to an exemplary embodiment described herein.

Figure 2B is an isometric view of the receptacle of an accessory for a processor-based mobile device of Figure 2A, the resilient lips illustrated in an open second configuration to provide passage between the interior of the receptacle and the exterior thereof, according to an exemplary embodiment described herein.

Figure 3 is an isometric view of an accessory for a processor- based mobile device including a frame, case or body, and optional sleeve, prior to being physically coupled to a processor-based mobile device, the accessory comprising a plurality of receptacles with ports to selectively emit scent and/or flavors, according to an exemplary embodiment described herein.

Figure 4 is a front plan view of the accessory for a processor- based mobile device of Figure 3, physically coupled a processor-based mobile device, the accessory comprising a plurality of receptacles with ports to selectively emit scent and/or flavors, according to an exemplary embodiment described herein.

Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of circuitry of a processor-based mobile device executing instructions to interact with the accessory, according to one embodiment.

Figure 6A is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an accessory, showing a port employing a hinged cover, according to one embodiment. Figure 6B is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an accessory, showing a port employing a sliding cover, according to one embodiment.

Figure 6C is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an accessory, showing a port employing a rotating cover with apertures, according to one embodiment.

Figure 7 is a flow diagram showing a method of operation with an accessory for a processor-based mobile device, for instance a tablet computing device, according to one illustrated embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In the following description, certain specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of various disclosed embodiments. However, one skilled in the relevant art will recognize that embodiments may be practiced without one or more of these specific details, or with other methods, components, materials, etc. In other instances, well-known structures associated with processor-based mobile devices (e.g., tablet computers, smart phones, laptop computers, music players, personal digital assistants), computer systems, server computers, and/or communications networks have not been shown or described in detail to avoid unnecessarily obscuring descriptions of the embodiments.

Unless the context requires otherwise, throughout the specification and claims which follow, the word "comprise" and variations thereof, such as "comprises" and "comprising," are to be construed in an open, inclusive sense, that is as "including, but not limited to."

Reference throughout this specification to "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Thus, the appearances of the phrases "in one embodiment" or "in an embodiment" in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.

As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" include plural referents unless the content clearly dictates otherwise. It should also be noted that the term "or" is generally employed in its sense including "and/or" unless the content clearly dictates otherwise.

As used in this specification and the appended claims, the term "content" means visual content, audio content, audiovisual content, and includes images, graphics, text, or other information that can be communicated via a display and/or sound that can be communicated via one or more speakers.

The headings and Abstract of the Disclosure provided herein are for convenience only and do not interpret the scope or meaning of the embodiments.

Figures 1A-1 E show an accessory 100 for a processor-based mobile device physically coupled a processor-based mobile device 102, according to an exemplary embodiment described herein. Notably, the accessory 100 comprises a frame, case or body 104 having a plurality of receptacles 106a-106n (only three called out in Figure 1A, collectively 106 ) with ports 108a-108n (collectively 108, best illustrated and called out in Figs. 1 C-1 E), operable to selectively emit scent and/or flavors.

The frame, case or body 104 typically has at least one pair of opposed edges, collectively 1 10, spaced from one another to secure the processor-based mobile device 102 therebetween. In the embodiment illustrated in Figures 1 A-1 E, the body includes a first pair of opposed edges 1 10a, 1 10b spaced from one another to closely receive side edges 1 12a, 1 12b of the processor-based mobile device 102 therebetween. In the embodiment illustrated in Figures 1A-1 E, the frame, case or body 104 also includes a second pair of opposed edges 1 10c, 1 10d spaced from one another to closely receive bottom and top edges 1 12c, 1 12d of the processor-based mobile device 102. Thus, the edges 1 10c of the frame, case or body 104 form a space or cavity 1 14 (Figures 1 A, 1 B) therebetween, the space or cavity 1 14 sized and dimensioned to receive a particular make and model of the processor-based mobile device 102 therein.

While illustrated as having two pair of opposed edges 1 10, in some embodiments the frame, case or body 104 may include a single pair of opposed edges 1 10a/1 10b, 1 1 Oc/1 10d, with or without a connecting edge that extends between the opposed edges. Thus, for example, an embodiment may include only the pair of opposed edges 1 10a, 1 10b to engage the side edge (e.g., left, right) of the processor-based mobile device 102. Such an

embodiment may include an edge 1 10c to engage the bottom edge 1 12c of the processor-based mobile device 102, the edges 1 10a-1 10c forming a generally U-shaped. Alternatively, such an embodiment may not include any edge to engage either the bottom edge 1 12c or top edge 1 12d of the processor-based mobile device 102.

The frame, case or body 104 may optionally include a base portion or major face (not shown in Figures 1 A-1 E) that extends between opposed edges 1 10 and which covers, and potentially protects, a back or rear of the processor-based mobile device 102.

The frame, case or body 104 preferably comprises a relatively soft or pliant resilient material, for example a rubber or most preferably a silicone rubber. Such a frame, case or body 104 may be retained under elastic force when the attached to the processor-based mobile device 102. Alternatively, the frame, case or body 104 may comprise a relatively hard, resilient material, for example a plastic such as thermoplastics, polycarbonate, etc. In some implementations, the frame, case or body 104 may comprise two distinct components, and a relatively soft or pliant resilient inner shell or case and an outer relatively hard, resilient outer shell or case, described below.

As illustrated, the frame, case or body 104 may include a plurality of receptacles 106 having ports 108 (Figures 1 C-1 D) that extend along one, two, three or more edges 1 10 of the frame, case or body 104. When the frame, case or body 104 is physically coupled or secured to the processor-based mobile device 102, the receptacles 106 and ports 108 are aligned along at least one edge 1 14a-1 14d (collectively 1 14) of an addressable portion of display screen 1 16 of the processor-based mobile device 102. For example, a first set of receptacles and ports 1 18a are aligned along a first edge 1 14a of the display screen 1 16, and preferably do not extend beyond dimensions of the display screen 1 16 perpendicular to the first edge 1 14a (i.e. , edges of display screen 1 14c, 1 14d perpendicular to first edge 1 14a). That is, for the right and left edges 1 14a, 1 14b of the display screen, as illustrated in Figure 1 A, the receptacles and ports do not extend below the bottom edge 1 14c or above the upper edge 1 14d of the display screen, as illustrated in Figure 1 A. This facilitates a spatial association between the receptacles and ports and addressable portions of the display screen. Likewise, a second set of receptacles and ports 1 18b are aligned along a second edge 1 14b of the display screen 1 16, and preferably do not extend beyond dimensions of the addressable portion of the display screen 1 16 perpendicular to the second edge 1 14b. Similarly, a third set of receptacles and ports 1 18c are aligned along a third edge 1 14c of the addressable portion of the display screen 1 16, and preferably do not extend beyond dimensions of the addressable portion of the display screen 1 16 perpendicular to the third edge 1 14c. Finally, a fourth set of receptacles and ports 1 18d are aligned along a fourth edge 1 14d of the addressable portion of the display screen 1 16, and preferably do not extend beyond dimensions of the addressable portion of the display screen 1 16 perpendicular to the fourth edge 1 14d. As noted previously, the receptacles 106 and ports 108 may extend along only one edge 1 14 of the addressable portion of the display screen 1 16, two edges 1 14, three edges 1 14, or four edges 1 14. Alternatively, the receptacles 106 and ports 108 may be positioned proximate different edges 1 14 of the addressable portion of the display screen 1 16 from one another (e.g. , one along each edge). Alternatively, the

receptacles 106 and ports 108 may be positioned proximate different corners 120a-120d (collectively 120) of the addressable portion display screen 1 16 (e.g., one at each corner 120a, 120b, 120c, 120d). Alternatively, the

receptacles 106 and ports 108 may be positioned at combinations of edges 1 14 and corners 120 of the addressable portion of the display screen 1 16 (e.g. , one along each edge 1 14 plus one at each corner 120).

The frame, case or body 104 is generally customized to a specific make and model of processor-based mobile device 102 so as to accommodate the outer dimensions thereof as well as built-in components or access to buttons or connectors on various surfaces of the processor-based mobile device 102. For example, openings (not shown) in the body frame, case or body 104 can include a connector opening through which a connector of a cable (e.g. , USB cable, Apple® 30-pin, or 8-pin cables) can be selectively attached to the processor-based mobile device 102. Also for example, a pair of sound ports or openings (not shown) may align with speakers and/or

microphones of the processor-based mobile device 102 to allow sound to pass. As a further example, one or more button openings (not shown) may align with respective buttons or keys of the processor-based mobile device 102, providing access to such from an exterior of the body frame, case or body 104. As yet an even further example, a headset plug opening (not shown) of the body frame, case or body 104 may align with a headset plug port of the processor-based mobile device 102, allowing a plug of a headset to be attached to the

processor-based mobile device 102. The body frame, case or body 104 preferably accommodates a camera lens (not shown) of the processor-based mobile device 102 via a camera lens opening (not shown) in a back or rear portion of the body frame, case or body 104, aligned with the camera lens (not shown) to prevent obstruction of the camera lens by the body frame, case or body 104. The accessory 200 may be sold as an after-market case.

Figures 2A-2B show a receptacle 106 (Figs. 1 A-1 E) of an accessory 100 (Figs. 1 A-1 E) for a processor-based mobile device 102 (Figs 1A- 1 E), according to an exemplary embodiment described herein. The receptacle 100 may form a portion of the accessory 100 (Figures 1 A-1 E). For example, the accessory 100 (Figures 1 A-1 E) may include a plurality of instances of the receptacle 200, aligned along at least a portion of one or more edges 1 10 (Figures 1A-1 E) of the body 104.

The receptacle 106 takes the form of a resilient bulb 200 having a port 202 formed by a pair of resilient lips 204a, 204b (collectively 204) opposed across an opening 206. As illustrated in Figure 2A, the resilient lips 204 are biased toward a first configuration (i.e., a normally closed configuration) to limit or prevent passage between an interior 208 of the receptacle 106 (e.g., resilient bulb 200) and an exterior 210 thereof. As illustrated in Figure 2B, the resilient lips 204 may be moved toward a second configuration (i.e. , open configuration) where the resilient lips 204 are spaced relatively apart from one another to provide passage between the interior 208 of the receptacle 106 (e.g., resilient bulb 200) and the exterior 210 thereof. For example, the resilient bulb 200 may be manipulated to cause the resilient lips 204 to move from the first or closed configuration toward or to the second or open configuration. The manipulation may take the form of a manual manipulation, for instance application of a force (indicated by opposed arrows 212a, 212b, collectively 212) by a squeezing of a portion of the resilient bulb 200, for example between a thumb and index finger. On release of the resilient bulb 200, the resilient lips 204 return to the first or normally closed configuration, to prevent passage between the interior 208 of the receptacle 106 (e.g., resilient bulb 200) and the exterior 210 thereof. In the open configuration, access is provided from the exterior 201 to the scent media and/or flavor media 214 in the interior 208. Access may be only sufficient to allow scent to emit, or may be sufficient to withdraw flavor media 214 from the interior 206, and/or to allow removable replacement the scent or flavor media 214.

The body 104 (Figs. 1 A-1 E) may form one or more resilient bulbs 200, the body being of a resilient material. Alternatively, the body 104 may form pockets in which the resilient bulbs 200 are at least partially located. The resilient lips 204 may, or may not, extend from the pockets, outwardly of the body 104. Figures 3 and 5 show an accessory 300 for a processor-based mobile device physically coupled a processor-based mobile device 102, according to an exemplary embodiment described herein. Notably, the accessory 300 comprises a frame, case or body 304 having a plurality of receptacles 306a-306n (only three called out in Figs. 3 and 4, collectively 306 ) with ports 308a-308n (collectively 308, best illustrated and called out in Fig. 4), operable to selectively emit scent and/or flavors, and an optional sleeve 330.

The frame, case or body 304 typically has at least one pair of opposed edges, collectively 310, spaced from one another to secure the processor-based mobile device 102 therebetween. In the embodiment illustrated in Figures 3 and 4, the body includes a first pair of opposed edges 310a, 310b spaced from one another to closely receive side edges 312a, 312b of the processor-based mobile device 102 therebetween, either with optional sleeve 330 if included, or without optional sleeve 330 if not included as part of the accessory. In the embodiment illustrated in Figures 3 and 4, the frame, case or body 304 also includes a second pair of opposed edges 310c, 31 Od spaced from one another to closely receive bottom and top edges 312c, 312d of the processor-based mobile device 102, either with optional sleeve 330 if included, or without optional sleeve 330 if not included as part of the accessory. Thus, the edges 310c of the frame, case or body 304 form a space or cavity 314 therebetween, the space or cavity 314 sized and dimensioned to receive a particular make and model of the processor-based mobile device 102 therein, either with optional sleeve 330 fitted over the processor-based mobile device 102 if included, or without optional sleeve 330 if not included as part of the accessory.

While illustrated as having two pair of opposed edges 310, in some embodiments the frame, case or body 304 may include a single pair of opposed edges 310a/310b, 310c/310d, with or without a connecting edge that extends between the opposed edges. Thus, for example, an embodiment may include only the pair of opposed edges 310a, 310b to engage the side edge (e.g., left, right) of the processor-based mobile device 102. Such an embodiment may include an edge 310c to engage the bottom edge 312c of the processor-based mobile device 102, the edges 310a-310c forming a generally U-shaped. Alternatively, such an embodiment may not include any edge to engage either the bottom edge 312c or top edge 312d of the processor-based mobile device 102.

The frame, case or body 304 may optionally include a base portion or major face 315 that extends between opposed edges 310 and which covers, and potentially protects, a back or rear of the processor-based mobile device 102.

The frame, case or body 304 preferably comprises a relatively hard, resilient material, for example a plastic such as thermoplastics,

polycarbonate, etc. The optional sleeve 330 preferably comprises a relatively soft or pliant resilient material, for example a rubber or most preferably a silicone rubber. The sleeve 330 may have pairs of opposed edges 340a-340d, which are spaced apart from one another to form a space or cavity 342 sized and dimensioned to securely engage an outer perimeter {e.g., side edges 312 for instance left edge, right edge) of the processor-based mobile device 102, for example in a very close fitting arrangement. Such a sleeve 330 may be retained under elastic force when the attached to the processor-based mobile device 102. The sleeve 330 may include a back or major surface 344, or such may be omitted, the sleeve essentially taking the form of a band or bumper. Where a sleeve 330 is employed, an outer perimeter of the sleeve 330 will in turn be closely securely received in the space or cavity 314 of the frame, case or body 304. Alternatively, the frame, case or body 304 may comprise a relatively soft or pliant resilient material, for example a rubber or most preferably a silicone rubber As illustrated, the accessory 300 may comprise two distinct components, and a relatively soft or pliant resilient inner shell or case or sleeve, and an outer relatively hard, resilient outer shell or case to form a two part hybrid frame, case or body.

As illustrated, the frame, case or body 304 may include a plurality of receptacles 306 having ports 308 (Fig. 4) that extend along one, two, three or more edges 310 of the frame, case or body 304. When the frame, case or body 304 is physically coupled or secured to the processor-based mobile device 102, the receptacles 306 and ports 308 are aligned along at least one edge 314a- 314d (collectively 314) of an addressable portion of display screen 316 of the processor-based mobile device 102. For example, a first set of receptacles and ports 318a are aligned along a first edge 314a of the display screen 316, and preferably do not extend beyond dimensions of the display screen 316 perpendicular to the first edge 314a (i.e. , edges of display screen 314c, 314d perpendicular to first edge 314a). That is, for the right and left edges 314a, 314b of the display screen, as illustrated in Figure 1 A, the receptacles and ports do not extend below the bottom edge 314c or above the upper edge 314d of the display screen, as illustrated in Figure 1 A. This facilitates a spatial association between the receptacles and ports and addressable portions of the display screen. Likewise, a second set of receptacles and ports 318b are aligned along a second edge 314b of the display screen 316, and preferably do not extend beyond dimensions of the addressable portion of the display screen 316 perpendicular to the second edge 314b. Similarly, a third set of

receptacles and ports 318c are aligned along a third edge 314c of the addressable portion of the display screen 316, and preferably do not extend beyond dimensions of the addressable portion of the display screen 316 perpendicular to the third edge 314c. Finally, a fourth set of receptacles and ports 318d are aligned along a fourth edge 314d of the addressable portion of the display screen 316, and preferably do not extend beyond dimensions of the addressable portion of the display screen 316 perpendicular to the fourth edge 314d. As noted previously, the receptacles 306 and ports 308 may extend along only one edge 314 of the addressable portion of the display screen 316, two edges 314, three edges 314, or four edges 314. Alternatively, the receptacles 306 and ports 308 may be positioned proximate different edges 314 of the addressable portion of the display screen 316 from one another (e.g. , one along each edge). Alternatively, the receptacles 306 and ports 308 may be positioned proximate different corners 320a-320d (collectively 320) of the addressable portion display screen 316 (e.g., one at each corner 320a, 320b, 320c, 320d). Alternatively, the receptacles 306 and ports 308 may be positioned at combinations of edges 314 and corners 320 of the addressable portion of the display screen 316 (e.g. , one along each edge 314 plus one at each corner 320).

As best illustrated in Figure 4, each receptacle 306 may contain, hold or retain respective pieces of scent media 444a-444c (only three illustrated and called out) or flavor media 444d-444e (only one illustrated and called out), which may be sampled by a user or person, in response to cues, and explained below.

Each receptacle 306 may, for example, contain each of the pieces of scent media 444a-444c (collectively 444) corresponding to a respective one of a plurality of different scents. Each of the pieces of scent media 444a-444c may correspond to a respective one of a plurality of different scents. One or more pieces of scent media 444a-444c may comprise a respective piece of felt or unwoven material soaked or containing a respective liquid scent. One or more pieces of scent media 444a-444c may comprise a respective piece of a soft, non-melting, wax with respective scent particles contained therein.

Preferably, each receptacle 306 will contain both a scent holding piece of felt or unwoven material and scent holding wax, which may provide scent over an expected useful life of the accessory 100, 300 or processor-based mobile device 102

Each receptacle 306 may contain, hold or retain respective pieces of flavor media 444d, 444e. Each of the pieces of flavor media 444d, 444e may correspond to a respective one of a plurality of different flavors. The flavor media 444d, 444e may include an oil or liquid that transfers to a person's finger, swab, straw, stylus, or other implement in liquid form, which can then be transferred to a person's tongue. Alternatively, flavor media 444d, 444e may include an orally dissolvable gel or film, which may be removed in individual pieces and placed on a person's tongue to dissolve. The frame, case or body 304 is generally customized to a specific make and model of processor-based mobile device 102 so as to accommodate the outer dimensions thereof as well as built-in components or access to buttons or connectors on various surfaces of the processor-based mobile device 102. For example, openings in the body frame, case or body 304 can include a connector opening 332 through which a connector of a cable (e.g., USB cable, Apple^® 30-pin, or 8-pin cables) can be selectively attached to a connector port 334 of the processor-based mobile device 102. Also for example, a pair of sound ports or openings (not shown) may align with speakers and/or microphones of the processor-based mobile device 102 to allow sound to pass. As a further example, one or more button openings 336 may align with respective buttons or keys 338 of the processor-based mobile device 102, providing access to such from an exterior of the body frame, case or body 304. As yet an even further example, a headset plug opening (not shown) of the body frame, case or body 304 may align with a headset plug port of the processor-based mobile device 102, allowing a plug of a headset to be attached to the processor-based mobile device 102. The body frame, case or body 304 preferably accommodates a camera lens (not shown) of the processor-based mobile device 102 via a camera lens opening (not shown) in a back or rear portion of the body frame, case or body 304, aligned with the camera lens (not shown) to prevent obstruction of the camera lens by the body frame, case or body 304.

As best illustrated in Figure 4, one or more processors (i.e., at least one processor) of the processor-based mobile device 102 may execute processor-executable instructions stored in or by one or more nontransitory storage media (i.e., at least one nontransitory storage media) which cause the processor to cause presentation of prompts or cues to the end user, the prompts of cues indicative of specific receptacles from which to sample scents and/or flavors.

For example, when executed by at least one processor of the processor-based mobile device, the instructions may cause the at least one processor to cause presentation of visual cues via a display screen 1 16, 316 of the processor-based mobile device 102 to access one or more of the receptacles 106, 306. For instance, the at least one processor may cause presentation of a visual effects that spatially aligned with respective ones of the receptacles 106, 306 positioned along at least one edge of the display screen 1 16, 316. The visual cues may comprise graphical symbols 450a, e.g., arrows or other visual effects, e.g., flashing, highlight. The visual cues may comprise a numerical or textual indication 450b of a respective one of the receptacles 106, 306. The visual cues may comprises a color or an image 450c that

corresponds to a respective one of the receptacles. Additionally or

alternatively, when executed by at least one processor of the processor-based mobile device, the instructions cause the at least one processor to provide audio cues via a speaker of the processor-based mobile device 102 to access one or more of the receptacles 106, 306. Cues may prompt the user to sequentially sample scents and/or flavors individually in a defined order. Cues may prompt the user to sample scents and/or flavors in one or more defined combinations. The order and/or combinations may correspond to content being presented via the display screen or speakers of the processor-based mobile device 102, or according to some other specification (e.g., oNote).

Figure 5 shows exemplary circuitry 500 of the processor-based mobile device 102, which may interact with the accessory 100, 300, according to at least one illustrated embodiment.

The circuitry 500 includes one or more processors 502, for example one or more microprocessors (CPUs), application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), programmable gate arrays (PGAs), and/or one or more graphics processing units (GPUs). The circuitry 500 includes may additionally include one or more non-transitory processor-readable storage media, for example read only memory (ROM) 504a, dynamic random access memory (DRAM), and/or FLASH memory 504b (collectively 504), communicatively coupled to the one or more processors 502. The non-transitory processor- readable storage media store at least one of processor-executable instructions or data, which cause the processor-based mobile device 102 to cooperate with the accessory. For example, the instructions may cause the processor to determine which scents or flavors are stored in various receptacles, and to cause presentation of suitable cues to the end user to sample the scents or flavors on a defined or desired order.

The circuitry 500 may further include a display driver 506, communicatively coupled to the one or more processors 502 and

communicatively coupled to drive a display screen 508 of the processor-based mobile device 102.

The circuitry 500 may further include one or more touch screen sensors (e.g., capacitive touch sensors) 510, communicatively coupled a mapping module 512 to resolve sensed touch input into commands. The mapping module 512 may be communicatively coupled to the one or more processors 502 to provide user input thereto.

The circuitry 500 may further include one or more speakers 514 and audio driver 516 to drive the speakers 514. The audio driver 516 is communicatively coupled to the one or more processors 502.

The circuitry 500 may further include vibrators 518

communicatively coupled to the one or more processors 502. The vibrators 518 selectively produce a vibration, detectable by a user holding the processor- based mobile device 102.

The circuitry 500 may further include one or more radios (e.g., transmitter, receiver, transceiver), collectively 520, and associated antennas, collectively 522. The radios 520 are communicatively coupled to the one or more processors 502. Radios 522 may take any variety of forms, including one or more cellular transceivers compliant with various cellular service providers protocols, Wi-Fi® or IEEE 802.1 1 compliant transceivers, BLUETOOTH® protocol compliant transceivers, etc.

Any one of the electronic and/or electrical components of the circuitry 500 that can be realized in the form of an integrated circuit can be included as a chip component of an integrated circuit module such as the exemplary integrated circuit module.

Figure 6A shows an example port 600a, which comprises a cover 602a coupled to the frame, case or body 304. The cover 602a is selectively operable between a first configuration (i.e., closed) to deny passage between the interior cavity 608 of a receptacle 606a and the exterior 610 thereof, and the second configuration (i.e., open) to provide passage between the interior cavity 608 of the receptacle 606a and the exterior 610 thereof. The cover 602a in this implementation is pivotally hinged by hinge 617 to the frame, case or body 304 to swing (as indicated by arrow 619a) between the first configuration in which the cover 602a is sealing closed across an opening 619 of a respective one of the receptacles 606a and the second configuration in which the cover 602a is spaced from the opening 619, to allow passage of scent and/or flavor from the scent (scent bearing felt 621 a, scent bearing wax 621 b) and/or flavor media (not illustrated in Figure 6A) contained in the receptacle 606a. The cover 602a may include a seal, for instance a silicon rubber seal 629 positioned to contact and seal with a portion of the frame, case or body 304 when the cover 602a is in the closed configuration. Alternatively, or additionally, the frame, case or body 304 may include a seal, for instance a silicone rubber seal.

Figure 6B shows an example port 600b, which comprises a cover

602b coupled to the frame, case or body 304. The cover 602b is selectively operable between a first configuration (i.e., closed) to deny passage between the interior cavity 608 of a receptacle 606b and the exterior 610 thereof, and the second configuration (i.e., open) to provide passage between the interior cavity 608 of the receptacle 606b and the exterior 610 thereof. The cover 602b in this implementation is slideably coupled to the frame, case or body 304 to slideably move (as indicated by arrow 619b) between the first configuration in which the cover 602b is sealing closed across an opening 619 of a respective one of the receptacles 606b and the second configuration in which the cover 602b is spaced from the opening 619, to allow passage of scent and/or flavor from the scent (scent bearing felt 621 a, scent bearing wax 621 b) and/or flavor media (not illustrated in Figure 6B) contained in the receptacle 606b. The cover 602b may include a seal, for instance a silicon rubber seal 629 positioned to contact and seal with a portion of the frame, case or body 304 when the cover 602b is in the closed configuration. Alternatively, or additionally, the frame, case or body 304 may include a seal, for instance a silicone rubber seal.

Figure 6C shows an example port 600c, which comprises a cover 602c coupled to the frame, case or body 304. The cover 602c has at least one aperture (three shown) 627 that extends therethrough, and is selectively operable between a first configuration (i.e., closed) to deny passage between the interior cavity 608 of a receptacle 606c and the exterior 610 thereof, and the second configuration (i.e., open) to provide passage between the interior cavity 608 of the receptacle 606c and the exterior 610 thereof. The cover 602c in this implementation is rotatably coupled to the frame, case or body 304 to rotate (as indicated by arrow 619b) between the first configuration in which the cover 602c oriented such that the at least one aperture of the cover is not aligned with an opening 619 of a respective one of the receptacles 606c and the second configuration in which the cover 602c is oriented with the at least one aperture of the cover aligned with the opening 619, to allow passage of scent and/or flavor from the scent (scent bearing felt 621 a, scent bearing wax 621 b) and/or flavor media (not illustrated in Figure 6B) contained in the receptacle 606c. The frame, case or body 304 may include a seal, for instance a silicone rubber seal cover, positioned to contact and seal with a portion of the cover 602c when the cover 602c is in the closed configuration. Alternatively, or additionally, the cover 602c may include a seal, for instance a silicon rubber seal.

While not illustrated, each port may comprise a respective electroactive semipermeable membrane, that overlies a respective opening of respective ones of the receptacles. The electroactive semipermeable membranes are responsive to at least one of a current or a voltage to change configuration or state. In a first configuration or state, the electroactive semipermeable membrane does not permit transfer of scent or flavor across the electroactive semipermeable membrane from the interior cavity to an exterior thereof. In the second configuration or state, the electroactive semipermeable membrane does permit transfer of scent across the electroactive

semipermeable membrane from the interior of the receptacle to the exterior.

Figure 7 shows a method 700 of operating an accessory for a processor-based mobile device, according to one illustrated embodiment.

At 702, an accessory having a plurality of receptacles is at least partially wrapped around at least one edge of the processor-based mobile device. Each of the receptacles of the accessory has an interior cavity to hold at least one of a scent medium or a flavor medium.

Optionally at 704, a respective scent medium or a respective flavor medium is loaded into the interior cavity of each of at least some of the receptacles of the accessory. In some implementations, this may be performed by a manufacturer or distributor of the accessory, while in some

implementations this may be performed by an end user of the accessory.

Optionally at 706, at least one processor of the processor-based mobile device determines which scents and/or flavors are loaded into which receptacles. Such may include reading information from a machine-readable symbol or from a wireless transponder (e.g., RFID transponder), or by electronically receiving information via wired or wireless channels.

At 708, at least one processor determines which one or more scents or flavors to cue. Optionally, the at least one processor of the

processor-based mobile device may determine which one or more scents or flavors to cue based at least in part on audio content, video content, or audiovisual content being presented via the processor-based mobile device. Optionally, the at least one processor of the processor-based mobile device may determine which one or more scents or flavors to cue based at least in part on specific scents or flavors currently loaded in the receptacles. Optionally, the at least one processor of the processor-based mobile device may determine which one or more scents or flavors to cue based at least in part on one or more images captured using a camera of the processor-based mobile device. Optionally, the at least one processor of the processor-based mobile device may determine which one or more scents or flavors to cue based at least in part on one or more images received via a radio of the processor-based mobile device.

For example, the processor-based mobile device may determine which one or more scents or flavors to cue based at least in part on a scent or flavor composition (i.e., oNote composition) received by, composed on, or presented by the processor-based mobile device. For example, the processor- based mobile device may determine which one or more scents or flavors to cue based at least in part on content of a movie, show, program or other content received by, composed on, or presented by the processor-based mobile device. For example, the processor-based mobile device may determine which one or more scents or flavors to cue based at least in part on content of a song, album of songs, musical composition received by, composed on, or presented by the processor-based mobile device. For example, the processor-based mobile device may determine which one or more scents or flavors to cue based at least in part on a book, story, novel, or other written narrative received by, composed on, or presented by the processor-based mobile device. The scents or flavors may be cued in synchronization with portions of the content. For example, particular scents or flavors may be cued based on a portion of the content which is currently or is about to be presented. Thus, for instance, a variety of scents may be cued at different portions of a song, or movie. Also for instance, a variety of scents may be cued at different portions of a book, story, or written narrative. For example, scents or flavors may be cued or prompted as a user moves from page to page by swiping on a touch-screen display, or even word-by-word by detecting user's eye position and/or movement via head tracking and/or eye tracking logic based on images captured by one or more user facing cameras of the processor-based mobile device. The scents or flavors may be keyed or related to the music or narrative. For example, appropriate scents may be cued to portions of a narrative that represent or occur in a spring type setting, while food scents may be cued to portions of a narrative that represent a kitchen, restaurant or market. Thus, cues or prompts may be synchronized or correspond to respective portions of a song, musical piece, story, written narrative, poem, movie or other audiovisual presentation, and/or the presentation of the cues or prompts may be synchronized or correspond to presentation of those respective portions to the user.

At 710, at least one processor causes a presentation one or more cues corresponding to the one or more scents or flavors. For example, the at least one processor may cause a presentation of one or more visual cues to access one or more of the receptacles via a display screen of the processor- based mobile device. For instance, the at least one processor may cause a presentation of one or more visual effects spatially aligned with a respective one of the receptacles along at least one edge of the display screen. For instance, the at least one processor may cause a presentation of one or more numerical or textual indications of a respective one of the receptacles. Also for instance, the at least one processor may cause a presentation of one or more a presentation of one or more colors or images that corresponds to respective ones of the receptacles. Additionally or alternatively, the at least one processor may cause a presentation of one or more audio cues to access one or more of the receptacles via one or more speakers of the processor-based mobile device.

The devices and methods taught herein may be used for any of a large variety of purposes. For example, such may be used for entertainment, education or even rehabilitative purposes. For example, such may be used to enhance the presentation of a musical piece or film or movie, to enhance the entertainment value by associating scent and/or flavor with portions of the presentation. Also for example, such may be used to enhance the educational value of learning materials, for instance materials for pre-school or early learning programs. As an example of such, a book or audio-visual presentation that provides teachings about good nutrition may be supplemented with appropriate scents or flavors. Also for example, the devices and methods may be used for cognitive rehabilitation. The human mind draws very strong associations with scents and flavors. An audio, visual, audio-visual or even textual presentation may be enhanced with scents and/or flavors, for example to help restore or maintain the memory of an individual that has memory loss due to traumatic injury, stroke, or various forms of dementia or even less pronounced loss of cognitive function due to aging, For instance, content may be custom made for each individual, including key aspects and/or people from the individual's life, and logically associated with scents and/or flavors that may trigger the individual's memory (e.g., the scent of perfume worn by a mother or spouse; scent or flavor of Sunday afternoon family dinner).

The foregoing detailed description has set forth various

embodiments of the devices and/or processes via the use of block diagrams, schematics, and examples. Insofar as such block diagrams, schematics, and examples contain one or more functions and/or operations, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that each function and/or operation within such block diagrams, flowcharts, or examples can be implemented, individually and/or collectively, by a wide range of hardware, software, firmware, or virtually any combination thereof. In one embodiment, the present subject matter may be implemented via application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs). However, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments disclosed herein, in whole or in part, can be equivalently implemented in standard integrated circuits, as one or more computer programs running on one or more computers (e.g., as one or more programs running on one or more computer systems), as one or more programs running on one or more controllers (e.g.,

microcontrollers) as one or more programs running on one or more processors (e.g., microprocessors), as firmware, or as virtually any combination thereof, and that designing the circuitry and/or writing the code for the software and or firmware would be well within the skill of one of ordinary skill in the art in light of this disclosure.

Those of skill in the art will recognize that many of the methods or algorithms set out herein may employ additional acts, may omit some acts, and/or may execute acts in a different order than specified. In addition, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the mechanisms taught herein are capable of being distributed as a program product in a variety of forms, and that an illustrative embodiment applies equally regardless of the particular type of signal bearing media used to actually carry out the distribution. Examples of signal bearing media include, but are not limited to, the following: recordable type media such as floppy disks, hard disk drives, CD ROMs, digital tape, and computer medium.

The various embodiments described above can be combined to provide further embodiments. To the extent that they are not inconsistent with the specific teachings and definitions herein, all of the U.S. patents, U.S. patent application publications, U.S. patent applications, foreign patents, foreign patent applications and non-patent publications referred to in this specification, including U.S. patent application Serial Nos. 61/792,716, filed March 15, 2013; 61/817, 180, filed April 29, 2013; 61/822,270, filed May 10, 2013; 61/891 ,328 Filed October 15, 2013; 14/213,608 filed March 14, 2014; 14/213,683 filed

March 14, 2014; 61/944,862 filed February 26, 2014; 62/069, 104 filed October 27, 2014; 61/944,866 filed February 26, 2014; 62/012,863 filed June 16, 2014; 62/1 16, 258 filed February 13, 2015; 61/944,870 filed February 26, 2014;

62/156,593 filed May 4, 2015; and 62/167,770 filed May 28, 2015 are each incorporated herein by reference, in their entirety. Aspects of the embodiments can be modified, if necessary, to employ systems, circuits and concepts of the various patents, applications and publications to provide yet further

embodiments.

These and other changes can be made to the embodiments in light of the above-detailed description. In general, in the following claims, the terms used should not be construed to limit the claims to the specific

embodiments disclosed in the specification and the claims, but should be construed to include all possible embodiments along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. Accordingly, the claims are not limited by the disclosure.

Claims

1 . An accessory for processor-based mobile devices, the accessory comprising:

a body that is selectively securely attachable to a processor- based mobile device, the body having a plurality of receptacles, each of the receptacles having a respective interior cavity to hold at least one of a scent medium or a flavor medium, the receptacles which, when the body is securely attached to the processor-based mobile device, at least partially extend along at least one edge of the processor-based mobile device, each of the

receptacles having a respective port selectively operable between a first configuration to deny passage between the interior cavity and an exterior thereof and a second configuration to provide passage between the interior cavity and the exterior thereof for respective ones of at least two of the receptacles.

2. The accessory of claim 1 wherein each receptacle includes a respective pair of resilient lips opposed to one another and which form the port of the respective receptacle, the pair of resilient lips normally biased toward the first configuration.

3. The accessory of claim 2 wherein the pair of resilient lips of each receptacle are normally biased toward the first configuration until manipulated.

4. The accessory of claim 2 wherein the pair of resilient lips of each receptacle are normally biased toward the first configuration until manually manipulated, the pair of resilient lips moving toward the second configuration in response to manual manipulation.

5. The accessory of claim 2 wherein the pair of resilient lips of each receptacle are normally biased toward the first configuration until a portion of the receptacle is squeezed, the pair of resilient lips moving toward the second configuration in response to a squeeze.

6. The accessory of claim 1 wherein each receptacle comprises a respective silicone rubber bulb having a pair of resilient lips that form the port of the receptacle, the pair of resilient lips normally biased toward the first configuration until a portion of the receptacle is squeezed, the pair of resilient lips moving toward the second configuration in response to the squeeze.

7. The accessory of claim 1 wherein each of the ports comprise a cover coupled to the body, the cover selectively operable between the first configuration to deny passage between the interior cavity and the exterior thereof and the second configuration to provide passage between the interior cavity and the exterior thereof.

8. The accessory of claim 7 wherein the covers are each slideably coupled to the body to move between the first configuration in which the cover is sealing closed across an opening of a respective one of the receptacles and the second configuration in which the cover is spaced from the opening of the respective one of the receptacles to provide access between the interior cavity and the exterior thereof.

9. The accessory of claim 7 wherein the covers are each pivotally hinged to the body to swing between the first configuration in which the cover is sealing closed across an opening of a respective one of the

receptacles and the second configuration in which the cover is spaced from the opening of the respective one of the receptacles to provide access between the interior cavity and the exterior thereof.

10. The accessory of claim 7 wherein the covers each have at least one aperture that extends therethrough, and the covers are each rotatably coupled to the body to rotate between the first configuration in which the at least one aperture of the cover is not aligned with an opening of a respective one of the receptacles and the second configuration in which the at least one aperture of the cover is aligned with the opening of the respective one of the receptacles to provide access between the interior cavity and the exterior thereof.

1 1 . The accessory of claim 7 wherein the covers are each electroactive semipermeable membranes that overlie a respective opening of respective ones of the receptacles, the electroactive semipermeable

membranes responsive to at least one of a current or a voltage and in the first configuration does not permit transfer of scent across the electroactive semipermeable membrane from the interior cavity to an exterior thereof, and in the second configuration does permit transfer of scent across the electroactive semipermeable membrane.

12. The accessory of claims 7-1 1 , further comprising:

a plurality of seals, each of the seals sealing a respective cover to a respective one of the receptacles when the cover is in the first configuration.

13. The accessory of claim 12 wherein each of the seals is a resilient silicone seal.

14. The accessory of claims 1 through 1 1 , further comprising: a plurality of pieces of scent media received in respective ones of the receptacles, each of the pieces of scent media corresponding to a respective one of a plurality of different scents.

15. The accessory of claims 14 wherein the pieces of scent media each comprise a respective piece of felt or unwoven material with a respective liquid scent.

16. The accessory of claims 14 wherein the pieces of scent media each comprise a respective piece of a soft, non-melting, wax with respective scent particles therein.

17. The accessory of claims 16 wherein the pieces of scent media each comprise a respective piece of felt or unwoven material with a respective liquid scent.

18. The accessory of claims 1 -1 1 , further comprising:

a plurality of pieces of flavor media received in respective ones of the receptacles, each of the pieces of flavor media corresponding to a respective one of a plurality of different flavors.

19. The accessory of claim 1 wherein the body comprises a resilient silicone sleeve.

20. The accessory of claim 19, further comprising: a hard shell case that is received about a portion of the resilient silicone sleeve and the processor-based mobile device.

21 . The accessory of claim 1 wherein the body is a hard shell case having a base and a number of resilient portions extending from the base.

22. The accessory of claim 21 , further comprising: a resilient silicone sleeve that is resiliently secured to about a portion of the processor-based mobile device, and about which the hard shell case is at least partially received.

23. The accessory of claim 22 wherein the body has a base and a number of sides extending at least approximately from the base which delimits an interior of the body.

24. The accessory of claim 1 , further comprising: a set of processor-executable instructions stored in at least one processor-readable memory, and which when executed by at least one processor of the processor-based mobile device causes the at least one processor to provide cues to access one or more of the receptacles.

25. The accessory of claim 24 wherein, when executed by at least one processor of the processor-based mobile device, the instructions cause the at least one processor to provide visual cues via a display screen of the processor-based mobile device to access one or more of the receptacles.

26. The accessory of claim 24 wherein, when executed by at least one processor of the processor-based mobile device, the instructions cause the at least one processor to provide visual cues via a display screen of the processor-based mobile device to access one or more of the receptacles, the visual cues comprising a visual effect spatially aligned with a respective one of the receptacles along at least one edge of the display screen.

27. The accessory of claim 24 wherein, when executed by at least one processor of the processor-based mobile device, the instructions cause the at least one processor to provide visual cues via a display screen of the processor-based mobile device to access one or more of the receptacles, the visual cues comprising a numerical or textual indication of a respective one of the receptacles.

28. The accessory of claim 24 wherein, when executed by at least one processor of the processor-based mobile device, the instructions cause the at least one processor to provide visual cues via a display screen of the processor-based mobile device to access one or more of the receptacles, the visual cues comprising a color or an image that corresponds to a respective one of the receptacles.

29. The accessory of claim 24 wherein, when executed by at least one processor of the processor-based mobile device, the instructions cause the at least one processor to provide audio cues via a speaker of the processor-based mobile device to access one or more of the receptacles.

30. A method of operating a processor-based mobile device, the method comprising:

determining which one or more scents or flavors to cue; and presenting one or more cues corresponding to the one or more scents or flavors.

31 . The method of claim 30, further comprising: at least partially wrapping the accessory around at least one edge of the processor-based mobile device, the accessory having a plurality of receptacles, each of the receptacles having a respective interior cavity to hold at least one of a scent medium or a flavor medium.

32. The method of claim 31 wherein presenting one or more cues corresponding to the one or more scents or flavors comprises providing visual cues via a display screen of the processor-based mobile device to access one or more of the receptacles.

33. The method of claim 32 wherein providing visual cues via a display screen of the processor-based mobile device comprises presenting a visual effect spatially aligned with a respective one of the receptacles along at least one edge of the display screen.

34. The method of claim 32 wherein providing visual cues via a display screen of the processor-based mobile device comprises presenting a numerical or textual indication of a respective one of the receptacles.

35. The method of claim 32 wherein providing visual cues via a display screen of the processor-based mobile device comprises presenting a color or an image that corresponds to a respective one of the receptacles.

36. The method of claim 31 wherein presenting one or more cues corresponding to the one or more scents or flavors comprises presenting audio cues via a speaker of the processor-based mobile device to access one or more of the receptacles.

37. The method of claim 31 wherein determining which one or more scents or flavors to cue comprises determining which one or more scents or flavors to cue based at least in part on audio content, video content or audiovisual content being presented via the processor-based mobile device.

38. The method of claim 31 wherein determining which one or more scents or flavors to cue comprises determining which one or more scents or flavors to cue based at least in part on one or more images captured using a camera of the processor-based mobile device.

39. The method of claim 31 wherein determining which one or more scents or flavors to cue comprises determining which one or more scents or flavors to cue based at least in part on one or more images received via a radio of the processor-based mobile device.

40. The method of claims 31 , 37, 38 or 38 wherein determining which one or more scents or flavors to cue comprises determining which one or more scents or flavors to cue based at least in part on specific scents or flavors currently loaded in the receptacles.

41 . The method of 31 , further comprising:

loading a respective scent medium or a respective flavor medium in the interior cavity of each of the receptacles.

42. The method of 31 , further comprising:

loading a respective piece of media content for presentation via the processor-based mobile device; and

presenting the piece of media content via the processor-based mobile device, and wherein presenting one or more cues corresponding to the one or more scents or flavors comprises presenting a plurality of cues synchronized to the presentation of the media content.

43. The method of 31 , further comprising:

loading a respective piece of audio-visual media content for presentation via the processor-based mobile device; and

presenting the piece of audio-visual media content via the processor-based mobile device, and wherein presenting one or more cues corresponding to the one or more scents or flavors comprises presenting a plurality of cues synchronized to the presentation of the piece of audio-visual media content.

44. The method of 31 , further comprising:

loading a respective piece of textual narrative media content for presentation via the processor-based mobile device; and

presenting the piece of textual narrative media content via the processor-based mobile device, and wherein presenting one or more cues corresponding to the one or more scents or flavors comprises presenting a plurality of cues synchronized to the presentation of the piece of textual narrative media content.