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Definitions

• the present invention relates to an olfactory robotic system and a method for dispensing fragrances, for example perfumed and / or sanitizing fragrances and / or substances with antiviral, antibacterial and / or functional effects.
• fragrances for example perfumed and / or sanitizing fragrances and / or substances with antiviral, antibacterial and / or functional effects.
• the present invention belongs to the sector of the health safety of people and environments.
• perfumed fragrances means substances to be dispensed into the air, having at least one fragrance and / or odor, designed for the implementation of an odorous experience, in particular in indoor or indoor.
• sanitizing fragrances means substances to be dispensed into the air with at least one component designed to increase the health safety of indoor or outdoor environments.
• organic functional fragrances we mean substances to be delivered into the air with a molecular active ingredient that activates brain plasticity for a specific function of psychophysical well-being and / or mental health.
• Also known from document W02017079350 is a device for dispensing a fragrance equipped with sensors associated with a tank in which the fragrance to be dispensed is contained in order to determine its remaining quantity.
• the technical task of the present invention is therefore to provide an olfactory robotic system and a method for dispensing perfumed, sanitizing fragrances with also antiviral-antibacterial and functional effects that are able to overcome the drawbacks that have emerged from the known art.
• the purpose of the present invention is therefore to provide an olfactory robotic system and a method for dispensing perfumed, sanitizing fragrances with also antiviral- antibacterial and functional effects that allow to improve the quality of life.
• a further purpose of the present invention is therefore to provide an olfactory robotic system and a method for dispensing perfumed, sanitizing fragrances with also antiviral- antibacterial and functional effects that allow to improve health safety and the improvement of certain pathologies.
• a further purpose of the present invention is therefore that of providing an olfactory robotic system and a method for dispensing perfumed, sanitizing fragrances with also antiviral-antibacterial and functional effects that allow to improve the quality of life, for well-being in public and private sphere.
• a further purpose of the present invention is also that of providing an olfactory robotic system and a method for dispensing perfumed, sanitizing fragrances with also antiviral- antibacterial and functional effects capable of obtaining an efficient and continuous sanitization.
• a further purpose of the invention is to provide an olfactory robotic system that is structurally completely reliable.
• a further purpose of the invention is to provide an olfactory robotic system that is functionally completely reliable.
• a further purpose of the present invention is to provide an olfactory robotic system which is simple and / or economical to produce.
• a further purpose of the present invention is to provide an olfactory robotic system which is economically advantageous.
• a further purpose of the present invention is to provide an olfactory robotic system which can be manufactured at an industrial level.
• a further purpose of the present invention is to provide an olfactory robotic system which is an alternative and / or an improvement with respect to traditional solutions.
• Another purpose of the present invention is to propose an olfactory robotic system which has an alternative and / or improved configuration, both in constructive and functional terms, with respect to traditional solutions.
• the specified technical task and the specified purposes are substantially achieved by an olfactory robotic system and a method for dispensing functional fragrances and / or substances with antiviral and antibacterial effects including the technical characteristics set out in one or more of the attached claims.
• the dependent claims correspond to possible embodiments of the invention.
• an olfactory robotic system for the dispensing of perfumed, sanitizing fragrances with also antiviral- antibacterial and functional effects comprising at least one robotic platform comprising a detection device, for obtaining environmental parameters of an environment in which the robotic platform is located, a fragrance dispensing device, configured for the release of a perfumed, sanitizing fragrance with also antiviral -antibacterial and functional effects according to the environmental parameters, and a communication device configured to send the environmental parameters and operating parameters of the at least one robotic platform.
• the robotic platform further comprises a processing unit configured to process the environmental parameters and said operating parameters and compare them with expected parameters so as to generate and send a processing signal by means of said communication device.
• the system further comprises at least one remote server configured to communicate at least with the robotic platform in order to receive the environmental parameters and the operating parameters.
• the remote server is also configured to analyze at least the environmental parameters in order to generate and send training signals to the robotic platform.
• the system also includes at least one user interface device communicating with the at least one robotic platform and / or the remote server and configured to receive the environmental parameters, the operating parameters and the processing signal.
• the technical task and the specified purposes are achieved by a method for the dispensing of perfumed, sanitizing fragrances with also antiviral-antibacterial and functional effects, realized or achievable by means of an olfactory robotic system, comprising the steps of detecting environmental parameters in a environment through at least one robotic platform, release a perfumed, sanitizing fragrance with also antiviral- antibacterial and functional effects, through the robotic platform, depending on the environmental parameters, process the environmental parameters and operating parameters of the at least one robotic platform, generate a processing signal identifying the processing, sending the environmental parameters, the status parameters and the processing signal to a user interface device and generating and sending training signals to the robotic platform by means of a remote server as a function of the processing.
• the technical task and the specified aims are achieved by a computer program including instructions for carrying out the steps of the above method.
• FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of the system object of the present invention.
• FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of a sensor capable of being used in the system according to the invention.
• 1 indicates an olfactory robotic system for the supply of perfumed, sanitizing fragrances with also antiviral-antibacterial and functional effects which, for simplicity of description, will be referred to below as olfactory robotic system 1.
• functional fragrances we mean substances to be dispensed into the air and designed for example for environmental sanitation and / or to support the treatment of certain diseases (for example Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases).
• functional fragrances allow to improve sanitary well-being.
• fragrances can be understood as substances to be delivered into the air with a molecular active ingredient that activates brain plasticity.
• perfumed fragrances refers to substances to be dispensed into the air, with at least one fragrance and / or odor, designed for the implementation of an odorous experience, in particular indoors or indoors.
• sanitizing fragrances refers to substances to be dispensed into the air with at least one component designed to increase the health safety of indoor or outdoor environments.
• fragrances allow a certain function of psychophysical well being and / or mental health.
• Sanitizing fragrances with antiviral and antibacterial effects are particularly used for the sanitization of environments for their safety for people.
• the olfactory robotic system 1 comprises at least one robotic platform 2 which is made in the form of a robotic device exploiting IoT (internet of things) technology.
• IoT internet of things
• the olfactory robotic system 1 comprises a plurality of robotic platforms 2.
• the plurality of robotic platforms 2 includes static platforms, installed or installable in an environment "A", and / or autonomous mobile platforms, mobile in environment "A".
• Static platforms may include devices for connection to an electrical network or a battery for powering the robotic platform 2 itself.
• the dynamic platforms may include batteries for powering the robotic platform 2 itself and any devices for connecting to the electrical network for recharging the battery.
• figure 1 shows an environment "A" in which four robotic platforms 2 are static (for example installed on the wall) and in which a robotic platform 2 is mobile within environment "A".
• the mobile robotic platforms 2 include an autonomous driving system configured to move the robotic platform 2 within environment "A".
• this autonomous driving system is equipped with omnidirectional drive wheels (or other equivalent means) which allow high maneuverability of the robotic platform 2 within environment "A”.
• the robotic platform 2 includes a detection device for obtaining environmental parameters of the environment "A" in which the robotic platform 2 is located.
• the robotic platform 2 also comprises a device for dispensing fragrances, for example scented, sanitizing with also antiviral-antibacterial and functional effects, configured for the release of one or more perfumed fragrances, sanitizing with also antiviral-antibacterial and functional effects according to the environmental parameters measured.
• the dispensing device comprises a tank or cartridge or housing for containing the perfumed, sanitizing fragrances with also antiviral -antibacterial and functional effects and a dispenser for the release and nebulization of the same on a surface or directly in the environment. "TO".
• the robotic platform 2 also includes a communication device configured to send the environmental parameters and operating parameters of at least one robotic platform 2.
• the robotic platform 2 further comprises a processing unit configured to process the environmental parameters and the operating parameters and compare them with expected parameters so as to generate and send a processing signal by means of the communication device.
• the processing signal generated by the processing unit comprises a certification signal if the environmental parameters fall within a predetermined range of expected environmental parameters and / or an alarm signal if the operating parameters differ from a predetermined range of environmental parameters expected operation.
• this processing signal includes a certification signal where the comparison shows that the environmental parameters fall within the environmental parameters of reference identifying a sanitized environment and / or an alarm signal if the operating parameters do not fall within the reference operating parameters identifiers of a malfunction of the robotic platform 2.
• the processing unit is configured to receive the measured environmental parameters and the operating parameters (such as, for example, a battery level of the robotic platform 2) and compares them with operating parameters to verify the correct functioning of the robotic platform. 2 and / or a correct sanitation of the environment "A".
• the operating parameters such as, for example, a battery level of the robotic platform 2
• the processing unit is configured to certify a sanitation operation by issuing a digital document with legal validity (a PDF) digitally signed and validated by a recognized Certification Authority (CA).
• the signature is associated with a timestamp issued by the CA to obtain full legal validity and to prevent retroactive tampering with the document. From a legal point of view, it is as if a PEC declaration of the end of the operation was sent to each sanitation procedure.
• the processing unit is configured to certify the sanitation operation, for example by generating at least one immutable electronic data structure, preferably with legal validity, such as for example through blockchain or the like.
• the detection device comprises a plurality of sensors of the BIO- MEMS type (Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems, Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems).
• the detection device comprises an RFID sensor and / or a saturation sensor for detecting fragrances on surfaces and / or in environments "A".
• the detection device is able to detect the presence of compounds, for example disinfectants, emanated by spraying on the surfaces.
• a part of the RFID sensor is functionalized with a material sensitive to the parameter to be detected. This parameter, in this case the trace deposited on the surface of the compound, for example disinfectant, is measured through a variation of the permittivity and / or conductivity of the functionalized surface.
• the function of the sensor is to monitor the presence on the surface of an adequate quantity of disinfectant by means of a threshold signal (frequency shift). Reading takes place wirelessly via an external reader.
• said detection device comprises at least one sensor 5 configured to detect the presence and / or concentration of at least one said perfumed, sanitizing fragrance with also antiviral-antibacterial and functional effects (A) above a predetermined threshold value.
• said sensor 5 of said detection device is a passive sensor.
• the senor 5 preferably does not require an electrical power supply and is configured to detect the presence and / or saturation of said perfumed fragrance, sanitizing with also antiviral-antibacterial effects and passive functional.
• said sensor of said detection device comprises at least one sensor of the chipless RFID type.
• chipless must mean a sensor that does not require an integrated silicon circuit and / or a continuous power supply in order to function.
• said sensor of said detection device comprises at least one sensor of the RFID type comprising at least one substrate in dielectric material 6, at least one resonant layer 7, preferably comprising one or more electromagnetic resonators and optionally passive antennas, in particular made of metal material arranged on said substrate made of dielectric material and at least one layer of material 8 sensitive to said perfumed fragrance, sanitizing with also antiviral-antibacterial and functional effects.
• the resonant layer is configured to vary a characteristic frequency thereof in response to an interrogating electromagnetic radiation. The frequency variation occurs, for example, in the presence of a certain chemical substance detected by the layer of sensitive material.
• the sensitive layer 8 can be made on a chemical basis, e.g. a self-healing ceramic mixture, or a nanometric ink, or a suitable functional polymeric material.
• the resonant layer of said sensor of said detection device is configured to resonate at a frequency included in the spectrum of radio waves or radio frequencies.
• the resonant layer of said sensor of said detection device is configured to resonate at a frequency between 200MHz and 5GHz, preferably between lGHz and 3GHz, more preferably between 2.2GHz and 2.8GHz and even more preferably between 2.4GHz and 2.45GHz.
• said sensor of said detection device is devoid of integrated circuits.
• the sensor is devoid of any type of integrated circuit, be it electrical or electronic.
• said sensor of said detection device is constructed in such a way as to detect the presence of said perfumed fragrance, sanitizing with also antiviral-antibacterial effects and functional only if its concentration is above a predetermined threshold value.
• the system according to the invention comprises at least one reader configured to be operatively associated with said RFID sensor to retrieve measurements of said perfumed, sanitizing fragrance with also antiviral-antibacterial and functional effects.
• the detection device comprises at least one humidity sensor, and / or at least one pressure sensor, and / or at least one C02 sensor, and / or at least one PM (particulate material) sensor, and / or at least one sensor inertial and / or at least a geolocation sensor in order to obtain the environmental parameters necessary to know a condition of the environment "A" in which the robotic platform 2.
• the detection device is able to obtain information on certain areas environment "A" and to send these measured parameters to the processing unit which, comparing them with the reference parameters, sends an activation signal to the dispensing device and, after dispensing, send the certification signal if the saturation detects the saturation expected in the fragrance environment.
• the detection device comprises RGB-D cameras and / or thermal cameras configured to obtain visual environmental parameters and the processing unit is configured to process visual environmental parameters for automatic reconstruction in real time of the environment in which said robotic platform 2 is located.
• figure 1 shows a robotic platform 2 of the mobile type which avoids an obstacle "O" on the basis of these visual environmental parameters.
• the processing unit also performs an automatic planner function to allow the automatic management of high-level objectives (for example, it will be possible to ask the robotic platform 2 to sanitize an entire floor and the machine actions will be automatically generated without the need for further human intervention to avoid obstacles "O").
• the detection device comprises visual sensors and the processing unit is configured to perform scene understanding algorithms (machine learning for scene representation in terms of people / objects of ongoing activity, of relevant events in order to determine the actions of the robotic platform 2 most suitable for the specific situation).
• the olfactory robotic system 1 further comprises at least one remote server 3 configured to communicate at least with the robotic platform 2 so as to receive the environmental parameters and the operating parameters.
• the remote server 3 is also configured to analyze at least the environmental parameters in order to generate and send training signals to the robotic platform 2.
• the remote server 3 receives data from each robotic platform dividing them into two main classes: the environmental parameters and the operating parameters of the robotic platform 2.
• the data thus obtained are analyzed using clustering algorithms and dimensional reduction techniques for the identification of sensory preference patterns. These, together with classification and regression models based on Deep Learning, will allow for the implementation of decision-making processes aimed at improving the experience of the olfactory robotic system 1.
• the remote server 3 comprises one or more training modules configured to analyze said environmental parameters and generate the training signals by means of machine learning and / or deep learning techniques.
• the remote server 3 comprises one or more modules for receiving information from the robotic platforms 2.
• the remote server 3 comprises one or more information storage modules.
• the remote server 3 is equipped with one or more modules for the continuous training of the artificial intelligence engine of the processing unit of the robotic platform 2 which are able to memorize the operating parameters and the environmental parameters and to process them to improve the execution of the sanitizing action of the environments.
• the remote server 3 can make use of the blockchain technology.
• the different modules of the remote server 3 (i.e. the remote server 3) operate by means of cloud technology.
• the olfactory robotic system 1 also comprises at least one user interface device 4 communicating with the at least one robotic platform 2 and / or with the at least one remote server 3.
• the user interface device 4 is configured to receive the environmental parameters, the operating parameters and the processing signal.
• the user interface device 4 is able to communicate both with the robotic platform 2 and with the remote server 3 (i.e. with the plurality of robotic platforms 2 and each module that makes up the remote server 3) to obtain the different operating and / or environmental parameters and make them immediately available and accessible by a user / operator. Furthermore, the user interface device 4 makes it possible to display / transmit the processing signal, whether it is the identification of the environmental parameters (certification signal) or the identification of the operating parameters (alarm signal in the form of a visual and / or audible alarm and / or vibration).
• the user interface device 4 (i.e. each user interface device 4) allows an end user / operator to know the operating status of the robotic platform 2 and its sensors (i.e. of the various components that define the robotic platform 2 and / or its detection device), to know the level of fragrances in the containers of the robotic platform 2 and to obtain a real-time reading of the sensor data of the robotic platform 2.
• the user interface device 4 (i.e. each user interface device 4) defines a control dashboard of the robotic platform 2 (i.e. of each robotic platform 2), a dashboard of the history of the operations carried out by the robotic platform 2 and a dashboard of intelligent business for data crossing. Furthermore, the user interface device 4 allows a reading of the certified operations carried out.
• the present invention also relates to a method for dispensing fragrances, made or achievable by means of an olfactory robotic system 1 as described above.
• the method is to be understood as a management algorithm of a program or similar software integrated or installable on a computer (which could be the processing unit of the robotic platform 2, the user interface device 4 and / or one or more of the modules that define the remote server 3).
• the method comprises the steps of detecting the environmental parameters in an environment "A" by means of at least one robotic platform 2, releasing a functional fragrance by means of the robotic platform 2 as a function of the environmental parameters measured and processing the environmental parameters and operating parameters of the at least a robotic platform 2.
• the method also provides for the generation of a processing signal identifying the processing (this processing signal includes a certification signal where the comparison shows that the environmental parameters fall within the environmental parameters of reference identifying a healthy and / or sanitized and / or an alarm signal if the operating parameters do not fall within the reference operating parameters identifying a malfunction of the robotic platform 2).
• the method also provides for sending the environmental parameters, the status parameters and the processing signal to a user interface device 4.
• the method through a remote server 3, provides for generating and sending training signals to the robotic platform 2 as a function of processing.
• the present invention further relates to a computer program including instructions for carrying out the steps of the method as described above.
• the present invention therefore allows to obtain an olfactory robotic system 1 using the IoT for the management of the robotic platform 2 and a software for interfacing and data analysis that uses Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep Learning algorithms for automatic pattern recognition and for predictive analytics.
• the present invention also provides for the use of blockchain and / or a digital signature for the certification of the correct functioning of the robotic platform 2.
• the present invention therefore allows to obtain an olfactory robotic system 1 which certifies the sanitization of civil and hospital "A" environments and the detection of any anomalies of environmental parameters through the use of perfumed fragrances with also antiviral and antibacterial effects for the health and functional safety for mental well being.

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