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Kafe 바로가기국가/구분 | United States(US) Patent 등록 |
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 | UP-0514295 (2003-05-13) |
등록번호 | US-7687744 (2010-04-23) |
국제출원번호 | PCT/US2003/014769 (2003-05-13) |
§371/§102 date | 20050422 (20050422) |
국제공개번호 | WO03/098971 (2003-11-27) |
발명자 / 주소 |
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인용정보 | 피인용 횟수 : 68 인용 특허 : 368 |
A novel apparatus for producing combined presentation of light and aroma to produce a desired overall sensory effect. The includes a fragrance dispenser (31), a light source (42), an audio system (52), and a microprocessor (99). The fragrance dispenser (31) is refillable and controllable, so as to a
A novel apparatus for producing combined presentation of light and aroma to produce a desired overall sensory effect. The includes a fragrance dispenser (31), a light source (42), an audio system (52), and a microprocessor (99). The fragrance dispenser (31) is refillable and controllable, so as to adjust the rate at which the fragrance dispenser dispenses a fragrance. The light source (42) comprises a plurality of LEDs (40a-40c) of at least two different colors and is controllable so as to adjust the operation of the plurality of LEDs (40a-40c). The audio system (52) controls sounds to be emitted from the apparatus. The microprocessor (99) controls the rate at which the fragrance dispenser (31) dispenses fragrance and the operation of the light source (42) and audio system (52).
We claim: 1. An apparatus for producing a combined presentation of light and aroma to produce a desired overall sensory effect, the apparatus comprising: a fragrance dispenser for dispensing fragrance, the fragrance dispenser having a fragrance controller for adjusting the rate at which the fragran
We claim: 1. An apparatus for producing a combined presentation of light and aroma to produce a desired overall sensory effect, the apparatus comprising: a fragrance dispenser for dispensing fragrance, the fragrance dispenser having a fragrance controller for adjusting the rate at which the fragrance dispenser dispenses the fragrance; a light source for emitting light show, the light source comprising at least one LED and a light controller for controlling the operation of the at least one LED, and a processor for controlling the operation of the light controller and fragrance controller to control the light source and the fragrance dispenser to produce a predetermined presentation for a set period of time, wherein the predetermined presentation sets the rate at which the fragrance dispenser dispenses fragrance over the course of the presentation, and varies at least one of the color and intensity of the at least one LED over the course of the presentation. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the fragrance controller and the light controller communicate so as to work in synchronization with each other. 3. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the fragrance dispenser dispenses fragrance using a heat-assisted evaporation device. 4. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the fragrance dispenser dispenses fragrance using a fan-assisted evaporation device. 5. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a single on/off power switch for operating the fragrance dispenser and the light source. 6. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined presentation varies the rate at which the fragrance dispenser dispenses fragrance over the course of the presentation. 7. The apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the processor is a programable processor that allows a user to program the operation of the fragrance controller and light controller to control both the light source and the fragrance dispenser to produce a desired presentation over a set period. 8. The apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the user may program the processor to set (i) the rate at which the fragrance dispenser dispenses fragrance over the course of the presentation, (ii) and at least one of the color and intensity of the at least one LED. 9. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the processor is a programmable processor that allows a user to program the operation of the fragrance controller and light controller to control both the light source and the fragrance dispenser to produce a desired presentation over a set period of time. 10. The apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the user may program the processor to create a presentation that varies at least one of (i) the rate at which the fragrance dispenser dispenses fragrance over the course of the preset presentation, and (ii) at least one of the color and intensity of the at least one LED over the course of the present presentation. 11. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a photosensor which detects light, wherein the photosensor controls at least one of the fragrance controller and light controller to activate the fragrance dispenser and light source, respectively, based on a detection by the photosensor of a predetermined amount of light. 12. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a photosensor which detects light, wherein a detection by the photosensor of a predetermined amount of light causes the processor to produce the predetermined presentation. 13. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a motion sensor which detects motion, wherein the motion sensor controls at least one of the fragrance controller and light controller to activate the fragrance dispenser and light source, respectively, based on a detection by the motion sensor of a predetermined amount of motion. 14. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a timing mechanism for measuring time, wherein a user may program the timing mechanism to cause the processor to begin the predetermined presentation at a set time. 15. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an acoustical generator for generating sounds. 16. The apparatus according to claim 15, further comprising (i) a memory for storing at least one audio file and (ii) a processor for causing the acoustical generator to generate sounds in accordance with the at least one audio file. 17. The apparatus according to claim 16, wherein the processor is programmable so as to allow a user to set control of the acoustical generator, light controller, and fragrance controller to produce a desired presentation over a set period of time, wherein the desired presentation sets at least two of (i) the rate at which the fragrance dispenser dispenses fragrance over the course of the presentation, (ii) at least one of the color and intensity of the at least one LED, and (iii) the audio file played by the acoustical generator. 18. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising at least one of a sound sensor for sensing sound levels, a motion sensor for sensing objects moving relative to the apparatus, and a fragrance sensor for sensing fragrance levels in the air, wherein the at least one sensor controls at least one of the fragrance controller and light controller to activate the fragrance dispenser and light source, respectively. 19. The apparatus according to claim1, wherein said controller is wirelessly connected to the at least one LED or the fragrance controller is wirelessly connected to the fragrance dispenser. 20. An apparatus for producing a combined presentation of light and aroma to produce a desired overall sensory effect, comprising: a fragrance dispenser for dispensing fragrance, wherein the fragrance dispenser is controllable so as to adjust the rate at which the fragrance dispenser dispenses the fragrance; a light source for emitting light show, the light source comprising a plurality of LEDs of at least two different colors and being controllable so as to adjust the operation of the plurality of LEDs; a microprocessor for controlling the rate at which the fragrance dispenser dispenses fragrance and the operation of the light source; and a master/slave switch operatively connected to the microprocessor to switch the apparatus between a slave mode in which the microprocessor receives signals to control the rate at which the fragrance dispenser dispenses fragrance and the operation of the light source and a master mode in which an internal program generates and the microprocessor transmits the signal. 21. The apparatus according to claim 20, wherein the fragrance dispenser dispenses fragrance using a piezoelectrically actuated atomization device. 22. The apparatus according to claim 20, wherein the fragrance dispenser dispenses fragrance using a heat-assisted evaporation device. 23. The apparatus according to claim 20, wherein the fragrance dispenser dispenses fragrance using a fan-assisted evaporation device. 24. The apparatus according to claim 20, wherein the predetermined presentation sets (i) the rate at which the fragrance dispenser dispenses fragrance over the course of the presentation, and (ii) at least one of the color and intensity of at least one of the plurality of LEDs. 25. The apparatus according to claim 20, wherein the predetermined presentation varies, over the course of the presentation, at least one of (i) the rate at which the fragrance dispenser dispenses fragrance, (ii) the color of at least one of the plurality of LEDs, and (iii) the intensity of at least one of the plurality of LEDS. and (iii) the intensity of at least one of the plurality of LEDs. 26. The apparatus according to claim 20, wherein the microprocessor is programable so as to allow a user to program the operation of both the light source and the fragrance dispenser to produce a desired presentation over a set period of time. 27. The apparatus according to claim 26, wherein the user may program the presentation to set at least one of (i) the rate at which the fragrance dispenser dispenses fragrance over the course of the presentation, (ii) the color of at least one of the plurality of LEDs, and (iii) the intensity of at least one of the plurality of LEDs. 28. The apparatus according to claim 26, wherein the user may program the presentation to vary, over the course of the presentation, at least one of (i) the rate at which the fragrance dispenser dispenses fragrance, (ii) the color of at least one of the plurality of LEDs, and (iii) the intensity of at least one of the plurality of LEDs. 29. The apparatus according to claim 20, further comprising a photosensor for detecting light, wherein the photosensor controls the microprocessor to activate at least one of the fragrance dispenser and light source when the photosensor detects a predetermined amount of light. 30. The apparatus according to claim 24, further comprising a photosensor for detecting light, wherein the photosensor controls the microprocessor to activate the program stored in the memory when the photosensor detects a predetermined amount of light. 31. The apparatus according to claim 20, further comprising a motion sensor which detects motion, wherein the motion sensor controls the microprocessor to activate one of at least one of the fragrance dispenser and light source, based on a detection by the motion sensor of a predetermined amount of motion. 32. The apparatus according to claim 20, further comprising an acoustical generator for generating sounds. 33. The apparatus according to claim 32, further comprising a memory for storing one or more audio files, wherein the microprocessor causes the acoustical generator to generate sounds in accordance with the one or more audio files. 34. The apparatus according to claim 33, wherein the microprocessor allows a user to program the operation of the acoustical generator, light source, and fragrance dispenser to produce a desired presentation. 35. The apparatus according to claim 34, wherein the user may program the presentation to set at least two of (i) the rate at which the fragrance dispenser dispenses fragrance over the course of the presentation, (ii) at least one of the color and intensity of at least one of the plurality of LEDs, and (iii) an audio file to be played by the acoustical generator. 36. The apparatus according to claim 20, further comprising at least one of a sound sensor for sensing sound levels, a motion sensor for sensing objects moving relative to the apparatus, and a fragrance sensor for sensing fragrance levels in the air, wherein the at least one sensor controls the microprocessor to activate the program stored in the memory. 37. An apparatus for producing a combined presentation of light and aroma to produce a desired overall sensory effect, comprising: a plurality of fragrance dispensers for dispensing fragrance, wherein the fragrance dispensers are separately controllable so as to adjust the rate at which each the fragrance dispenser dispenses fragrance, wherein each of the fragrance dispensers includes a receiver for receiving control signals; a light source for emitting light show, the light source comprising at least one LED and being controllable so as to adjust the operation of the at least one LED, wherein the light source includes a receiver for receiving control signals; and a microprocessor operatively connected to a transmitter that sends signals to the receivers of the fragrance dispensers and the light source for controlling the rate at which each fragrance dispenser dispenses the fragrance and the operation of the light source. 38. The apparatus according to claim 37, wherein the fragrance dispenser dispenses fragrance using a piezoelectrically actuated atomization device. 39. The apparatus according to claim 37, wherein the fragrance dispensers dispense fragrance using a heat-assisted evaporation device. 40. The apparatus according to claim 37, wherein the fragrance dispensers dispense fragrance using a fan-assisted evaporation device. 41. The apparatus according to claim 37, further comprising a memory, wherein the memory stores a program for causing the microprocessor to control the light source and the plurality of fragrance dispensers to produce a predetermined presentation. 42. The apparatus according to claim 41, wherein the predetermined presentation sets (i) at least one designated fragrance dispenser of the plurality of fragrance dispensers to dispense fragrance, (ii) the rate at which the at least one designated fragrance dispenser dispenses fragrance over the course of the presentation, and (iii) at least one of the color and intensity of the at least one LED. 43. The apparatus according to claim 42, wherein the predetermined presentation varies, over the course of the presentation, at least one of (i) the rate at which the at least one designated fragrance dispenser dispenses fragrance, (ii) which fragrance dispensers are designated to dispense fragrance, (iii) the color of the at least one LED, and (iv) the intensity of the at least one LED. 44. The apparatus according to claim 37, wherein the microprocessor is programable so as to allow a user to program the operation of both the light source and the plurality of fragrance dispensers to produce a desired presentation over a set period of time. 45. The apparatus according to claim 44, wherein the presentation sets at least one of (i) at least one designated fragrance dispenser of the plurality of fragrance dispensers to dispense fragrance over the course of the presentation, (ii) the rate at which at least one designated fragrance dispenser dispenses fragrance over the course of the presentation, (iii) the color of the at least one LED, and (iv) the intensity of at least one LED. 46. The apparatus according to claim 45, wherein the user may program the presentation to vary, over the course of the presentation, at least one of (i) which fragrance dispensers are designated to dispense fragrance, (ii) the rate at which the at least one designated fragrance dispenser dispenses fragrance, (iii) the color of the at least one LED, and (iv) the intensity of the at least one LED.
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