In-vehicle smell notification system
US8448739B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2556/50
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An in-vehicle smell notification system including a vehicle operating computer. A detector is operably connected with the vehicle operating computer and adapted to identify multiple external stimuli. A scent emitter includes multiple scent reservoirs. A controller is operably connected with the detector and the scent emitter and adapted to identify each of the multiple external stimuli and release a predetermined scent from the scent emitter upon identification of a predetermined stimulus.
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