Wearable device for sending out air

Abstract

To provide a personal entertainment respiration device providing a user with air so as to provide a complete immersion type entertainment experience.SOLUTION: An individual entertainment respiration device for providing a user with air containing sensory particles includes: a flow generator configured so as to generate a flow of air; a personal spatial respiratory interface that is coupled to the flow generator, includes a blowout port for the flow generator, and is configured so as to guide a flow of air into a user's ambient respiratory proximity area; a controller; and a sensory particle dispenser. The controller is configured so as to selectively activate discharge of sensory particles from the sensory particle dispenser into a flow of air guided in response to an entertainment trigger signal.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present technology relates to one or more respiratory effects, such as protection and / or sensory stimulation. For example, the present technology may concern devices or apparatus and their use in providing clean air; and The present technology also relates to devices or apparatus and their use in providing sensory stimulation. do. [Background technology]

[0002] Air, whether indoors or outdoors, can contain particles that may be harmful or undesirable to humans. These particles are often invisible and the presence of These particles can be inhaled by unknowing individuals. These particles can arrive in the form of bacteria, allergens, and viruses. causing respiratory illness, causing general discomfort, and allergic reactions Certain occupations may contain more harmful particles than others. Any individual may be placed in an environment where harmful particles may be inadvertently inhaled. While this is possible, workers in these occupations are more likely to be exposed to harmful particles. People with disabilities are more susceptible to the negative effects that particles can cause. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Some versions of the technology include a device that provides purified air to a user. A flow generator may be included, the flow generator configured to generate a flow of filtered air. The apparatus includes a user flow interface (e.g., For example, a personal three-dimensional respiratory interface may be included. The personal three-dimensional respiratory interface may include a user interface for receiving the flow generator. The device may be configured to direct air flow within a peripheral respiratory vicinity of the user.

[0004] In some cases, the apparatus may include an air inlet to a flow generator that includes a filter. The filter may be configured to remove particles from air drawn through the intake port. The filter removes volatile gases and odors from the air drawn through the intake port. The filter may be configured to remove bacteria and other contaminants from the air drawn in through the air inlet. The filter may be further configured to remove viruses. Electret filters, ionizer purifiers, thermodynamic germicidal filters, active carbon filters The filter may be one or more of a filter, a filter with a catalytic oxidation function, and a filter with a catalytic oxidation function.

[0005] In some cases, the personal three-dimensional respiratory interface may include a user's ambient respiratory proximity zone. Air flow induced within an air curtain to separate it from unpurified ambient air The personal breathing apparatus may include a set of distributed air outlets configured to generate a The interface must be cleaned to allow the induced airflow to flow within the user's immediate breathing zone. a set of air outlets configured to create an air shield to separate the hot air from the hot air in the surrounding environment; The set of air outlets may further include a laminar flow nozzle having a honeycomb structure. Some versions of the personal three-dimensional breathing interface may include an air outlet. The additional set of air outlets is adapted to purify the user's surrounding breathing area. One or more air curtains may be generated to separate the ventilated air from the unvented ambient air.

[0006] In some versions of the present technology, the personal three-dimensional respiratory interface comprises a scarf. , shirt, shirt collar, glasses, visor, goggles, necklace, hat, headset The personal respirator may comprise a fashion accessory such as a wristband, a glove, etc. The interface is the length of the user flow interface to direct the air flow A plurality of air outlets may be provided along the

[0007] One form of the present technology is a personal three-dimensional breathing inhaler that provides air to a user without face contact. The personal three-dimensional respiratory interface is adapted to be used by a user without having to contact the head. Air may be provided to the user.

[0008] One form of the present technology includes a pre-blower filter, a blower and a post-blower filter. The blower may include a motor and an impeller. The flow generator may also include: The flow generator may include a multi-stage blower. The flow generator may be configured for battery operation. The flow generator may include a battery power source.

[0009] In some versions of the technology, the device is configured in a parallel flow configuration or in a serial flow configuration. In the above, multiple impellers may be provided.

[0010] One aspect of the present technology includes a controller and an aroma dispenser. The aroma dispenser generates induced emptying in response to an entertainment trigger signal. The controller may be configured to selectively activate the release of aroma into the air stream. The camera has a communications interface for wirelessly receiving entertainment trigger signals. The aroma dispenser may include a replaceable aroma cartridge containing the aroma. The aroma dispenser may be adapted to receive different entertainment media. The device may be further configured to emit different aromas in response to a trigger signal. The aroma may include odor particles and / or taste particles. entertainment for operating the aroma dispenser of the device based on the data; It may be configured to generate a trigger signal.

[0011] In some versions of the technology, the device controls the operation of one or more contaminant filters of the device. The device may further include a controller configured to configure the device. The controller may further include one or more air quality sensors. and configured to configure operation of the one or more contamination filters in response to a signal from the contamination sensor. is.

[0012] In some versions of the technology, the device may include a controller. a detector for detecting a position of the device and detecting a position of the one or more contaminant filters based on the detection of the position; The controller may be configured with a position sensor to set the operation. and the controller requests external weather or pollution data. and determining whether said one or more pollution frames are based on said received external weather or pollution data. It is configured to set the behavior of the filter.

[0013] In some versions of the technology, the device self-configures based on its sensed environment. In this regard, the controller may include and one or more user sensors configured to detect physiological data of the user. The controller may be configured to: The physiological data may be configured to configure operation of the device. Any one of the following data: sweat data, temperature data, breath flow data, and O2 saturation data and the one or more user sensors may include a heart rate sensor, a moisture sensor, a sensor Each of the devices includes any one or more of a mister, a flow sensor, and an oximeter. The controller is configured to communicate the physiological data to an entertainment console. A communications interface may be included.

[0014] In some versions of the present technology, a controller is configured to control the operation of the flow generator. The apparatus may be configured to communicate with an external programmable portable processing device and data. A communication interface may further be provided for transmitting and receiving.

[0015] In some cases, the apparatus includes a droplet generator, and a controller of the apparatus includes a controller for controlling the droplet generator. and configured to control the droplet generator to inject droplets into the circulating air stream. The controller may inject the droplets in response to an entertainment signal. The device receives the entertainment signal from an external entertainment console. The droplets may be water.

[0016] In some cases, the device comprises at least one heating or cooling element, and the controller of the device The controller controls the induced air flow by setting the operation of the heating or cooling element. The device is configured to change the temperature of the device in response to an entertainment signal. The device controls the temperature of the entertainment device from an external entertainment console. Receive the retention signal.

[0017] Optionally, the device detects the orientation of the personal three-dimensional respiratory interface and / or The controller of the device may include one or more sensors configured to detect wind direction and wind speed. The controller is configured to adjust operation of the device based on a signal from the sensor. The one or more sensors include an anemometer for detecting wind and a personal three-dimensional breathing interface. The device may include an accelerometer to detect the detected wind and / or the individual's orientation. and controlling a change in operation of the flow generator based on an orientation of the stereoscopic respiratory interface. The change in motion may include a change in flow direction and a change in flow rate. The device may include either one of the following: It may be configured to determine the orientation of the nozzle and / or the air flow velocity.

[0018] Some versions of the technology include a device for providing air to a user. The airflow control system may include a flow generator. The flow generator may be configured to generate a flow of air. The apparatus further includes a personal three-dimensional respiratory interface coupled to the flow generator. and the personal three-dimensional respiratory interface includes an outlet for the flow generator, The personal three-dimensional breathing interface directs the airflow within a peripheral respiratory vicinity of the user. The apparatus is further configured to: The controller and the sensory particle dispenser may be an entertainment device. release of sensory particles from said dispenser into said induced air stream in response to a gas signal; The device may be configured to selectively activate the output.

[0019] Of course, parts of the above aspects may form sub-aspects of the present technology. Various of the above may be combined in various ways, and additional aspects or features of the present technology may be incorporated. A sub-embodiment may also be constituted.

[0020] Other features of the present technology are contained in the following detailed description, abstract, drawings and claims. It will become clear from consideration of the information.

[0021] The present technology is illustrated by way of example, and by way of limitation, in the figures of the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, like reference numbers refer to like elements throughout, including the following figures: [Brief description of the drawings]

[0022] [Figure 1] 1 is a flow chart illustrating an example clean air system and entertainment system in accordance with certain aspects of the present technology. [Diagram 2] This is an example of a blower suitable for this technology. [Figure 3A] 1 is an isometric example of a blower suitable for the present technology. [Figure 3B] 1 is an example of a blower in a mixing chamber suitable for some embodiments of the present technology; [Figure 4] 1 is an example of a single stage blower suitable for some embodiments of the present technology. [Figure 5A] An example of a dual stage blower suitable for some versions of this technology. [Figure 5B] 1 is an example of a three-stage blower suitable for some embodiments of the present technology. [Figure 6] 1 is an example of an axial blower suitable for some embodiments of the present technology. [Fig. 7A, 7B, 7C] 1 is an example of a multi-stage rotor suitable for some versions of the present technology and an axial stage that may be formed from the multi-stage rotor; [Figure 8A] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a centrifugal multi-stage axial rotor suitable for some embodiments of the present technology; [Figure 8B] 1 is an example of a centrifugal multi-stage axial blower suitable for some embodiments of the present technology. [Figure 9A, 9B, 9C] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of a rotor compatible with a centrifugal multi-stage axial blower suitable for some versions of the present technology. [Figure 10A.10B] FIG. 13 illustrates an example of an outer housing suitable for some versions of the present technology. [Figure 11A.11B] FIG. 13 illustrates an example of a motor housing suitable for some versions of the present technology. [Figure 12] 1 is an example of an air curtain system suitable for some embodiments of the present technology. [Figure 13] 1 is a flow chart illustrating a system for delivering aroma suitable for some versions of the present technology. [Figure 14] 1 is an example schematic diagram of a flow generator device suitable for some embodiments of the present technology; [Figure 15] FIG. 1 is an example of a schematic diagram of a flow generator device with a sensory stimulant injection device suitable for some embodiments of the present technology. [Figure 16] Air delivery glasses suitable for some versions of the present technology are an example of a user flow interface. [Figure 17] 1 is an illustration of a user flow interface including an air delivery headset suitable for some embodiments of the present technology. [Figure 18] 1 is an illustration of a delivery nozzle suitable for some embodiments of the present technology; [Figure 19]FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic representation of a user flow interface including a headset for air delivery and removal suitable for some versions of the present technology. [Figure 20] 1 is an example of a self-adjustable / repositionable gooseneck for air delivery suitable for some embodiments of the present technology. [Figure 21] 1 is an example of a zone to which air delivery may be targeted, suitable for some versions of the present technology. [Figure 22] 1 is an illustration of a hidden cloth interface suitable for some versions of the present technology. [Diagram 23] FIG. 13 is a side view of a hidden fabric interface suitable for some embodiments of the present technology. [Figure 24] 13 is an illustration of a hidden fabric interface housed within a scarf suitable for some versions of the present technology. [Diagram 25] 1 is an illustration of a user flow interface including an air delivery hat suitable for some embodiments of the present technology. [Figure 26] FIG. 13 is an illustration of a user flow interface including air delivery straps suitable for some embodiments of the present technology. [Figure 27] 1 is an illustration of a user flow interface including a glove suitable for some embodiments of the present technology. [Figure 28] 1 is an illustration of a user flow interface including a collar, shirt, goggles, and mask suitable for some versions of the present technology. [Figure 29] 1 is an illustration of a two nozzle dispensing design suitable for the present technology. [Diagram 30] 1 is an illustration of an anemometer for adjusting airflow location and strength suitable for an embodiment of the present technology; [Diagram 31] FIG. 13 is a scatter diagram of air supply illustrating an embodiment of the present technology. [Diagram 32] 1 is an illustration of a user sagittal view and user flow interface suitable for an embodiment of the present technology. [Figure 33.34]13 is an illustration of a feed mass rate simulation for an embodiment of the present technology; [Diagram 35] 1 shows an example of a controller in some versions of the present technology. [Fig. 36A.36B] 1 is a diagrammatic representation of a passive clean air system suitable for embodiments of the present technology; [Fig. 37A and 37B] 1 is an illustration of a compact blower suitable for embodiments of the present technology; [Figure 38] 1 is an illustration of a passive filter suitable for embodiments of the present technology; [Figure 39] FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of a clean air server system suitable for embodiments of the present technology. [Diagram 40] 1 is a diagrammatic representation of a user flow interface including a hydration backpack suitable for some versions of the present technology. [Diagram 41] FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic representation of a user flow interface including a nose clip suitable for some versions of the present technology. [Diagram 42] FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic representation of a user flow interface including a mouthpiece suitable for some versions of the present technology. [Diagram 43] 1 is an illustration of a user flow interface including a sport band suitable for some versions of the present technology. [Diagram 44] FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic representation of a user flow interface including a sliding mask suitable for some versions of the present technology. [Diagram 45] 1 is a table of exemplary fan curves for a blower consisting of one or more stages connected in series suitable for some versions of the present technology. [Figure 46] 1A-1C are exemplary fan curves for various blowers consisting of one or more stages connected in series and / or parallel suitable for some versions of the present technology. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0023] Before the present technology is described in further detail, it will be appreciated that the present technology may be modified in particular embodiments described herein. It should be understood that this is not limiting and that these specific examples may be modified. The terminology used in the disclosure is intended to describe the specific embodiments discussed herein. It should also be understood that this is not intended to be exhaustive or limiting.

[0024] 4.1 Overview In one aspect, the present technology is directed to providing air, such as purified air, to a user. Depending on the needs of the user, certain devices are used to provide a stream of clean air. For example, the clean air system (CAS) 101 in FIG. Pressurized breathing gas, such as air, is delivered to the user via an air delivery conduit 1604, such as a tube. 1603 for supplying air to the user. This leads to a user interface 104.

[0025] In some cases, the technology could create a more immersive "fourth-dimensional" (4D) entertainment experience. Such a system may be implemented to provide sensory experiences beyond sight and hearing. For example, the system can provide an alert through smell, touch, or taste cues. The system can also provide the user with humidity and temperature information. The embodiment of the entertainment system 102 of FIG. For example, the flow connected to the filter 103 is implemented as for the CAS 101. However, the user flow interface 10 may include a 4 and the airflow generator 1603 are also connected to the sensory monitoring and stimulation unit 105. The sensory monitoring and stimulation unit 105 may also be used for entertainment (e.g., movies, User flows can be used to manipulate the user experience, such as through interactions with forms of advertising, games, etc. The air intake 104 may be implemented to accommodate the air provided to the air intake 104.

[0026] In some embodiments, the system of the present technology filters the air before providing the air flow to the user. A filter 103 may be employed to filter particles from the flow stream. It has the ability to remove odors, bacteria, and viruses from the surrounding air along with toxic gases. The air that has passed through the filter may then be provided to a user. A cart that can be easily installed and removed from the system Different filters can be used in different filtering modes according to the needs of users. For example, some filters may provide odor removal, while others may provide odor removal. Other cartridges may provide bacterial removal. In some embodiments, , multiple filters 103 may be utilized. For example, a prefilter may be used in conjunction with the flow generator 1603. A primary filter may be installed at the inlet of the flow generator 1603 and at the outlet of the flow generator 1603.

[0027] In some embodiments, the user flow interface 104 may include a The air curtain is intended to deliver air to the user by generating air in the surrounding environment. may be divided into two separate environments, an inner environment and an outer environment. The inner environment may be composed of purified air. Or air with controlled sensory characteristics such as particles, scent, humidity, temperature, etc. is delivered to the user's airway. Optionally, the CAS101 user flow may be used to The interface 104 is used to select an item of clothing (e.g., a scarf or turtleneck sweater). It may be hidden in the eye. Instead, it is a fashion accessory rather than a medical device. It may be camouflaged to look visually like a user flow interface. The face 104 can be implemented to avoid or eliminate contact with the face or head. Thus, there will typically be no seal formed against the user's face. The flow interface 104 minimizes interference with the user's line of sight. (i.e., out of the user's line of sight) and It will not be something that is easy to get stuck in.

[0028] The sensor is used by the user to sense the surrounding environment, such as the surrounding wind conditions and pollution levels. Located on or near the row interface 104 or flow generator 1603 The sensor may also be capable of measuring health indicators such as heart rate and body temperature. Sensor readings may be logged in real time and replayed at a later time. These sensors may be housed in the same or a different housing as the flow generator 1603. Similar to the user flow interface 104 of the CAS 101, the sensors are embedded in the clothing (e.g. Alternatively, the item may be hidden within an item of clothing (e.g., a scarf or turtleneck sweater). The sensor is camouflaged to visually look like a fashion accessory rather than a medical device. The sensor must not come into unnecessary contact with the face or head. Therefore, the sensor must not restrict the user's line of sight.

[0029] The information may be received from sensors or from online resources. Via a smartphone, online profile or other internet connected device In one embodiment, the system may be used to provide feedback to the user. The system uses weather forecasts or local air quality indicators to assess the strength of filtration required for that day. The information received by the sensor may also be used to check the status of a particular parameter. Used to allow the system to automatically adjust or provide warnings for users to adjust data For example, anemometers and accelerometers may be used to adjust the pointing angle or air speed of an air curtain. By selecting the user flow interface 104 and / or the flow generator 1 603 to modify their operation in real time. The information recorded by the filter is also used to notify the user when it is time to change the filter. For example, a filter for removing odors may be in the system, but a filter for removing pollen may be in the system. A filter for removal may be recommended due to the high pollen readings. Therefore, the system The user can then be notified to replace the filter.

[0030] In some embodiments of the present technology, a sensory monitoring and stimulation unit 105 may be utilized. The sensory monitoring and stimulation unit 105 is connected to the user flow interface 104. A scent cartridge or a device that uses air to exert a physical effect on the These scent and sensory cartridges can be easily The cartridges may be interchangeable and may be capable of producing different scents, textures and temperatures. It may contain a wide variety of irritants, including projectable substances. These projectiles can be of any viscosity, air / moisture ratio, moisture content, or particle size. It may also be.

[0031] The flow generator 1603 may be constructed as a convenient, portable unit. Accordingly, the flow generator 1603 may be small, lightweight, and battery powered. The device 1603 may be worn or attached to the user's body. It may also be attached to the user's belt or The device may be attached to a strap worn on the user's arm. The filter 103, the sensor, sensory monitoring and stimulation unit 105, and the flow generator 16 03 may be housed in the same or different housing. also couples the flow generator to a user flow interface 104; The sensor may be housed inside or outside the housing.

[0032] In some embodiments, the flow generator 1603 may be configured to receive data regarding usage, weather, and ambient conditions. The flow generator may have wireless connectivity to upload / download the Data from 1603 may be recorded prior to quantifying autonomic functionality. The amount of clean air drawn through the filter cartridge may be recorded and the filter cartridges used The predicted remaining life of the aroma cartridge / sensory particle cartridge may be recorded.

[0033] In some embodiments of the present technology, the 4D entertainment system is a 4D entertainment system manufactured by Sony (registered trademark) PlayStation (registered trademark) of Microsoft (registered trademark) x®, Blu-ray® player or SmartT It can be connected to any game console, V or other media playback device. Connection to these devices may be via wireless or radio connections. The 4D entertainment system uploads data to these devices and / or Or you can download it.

[0034] 4.2 Flow generator 4.2.1 Introduction The Clean Air System (CAS) and the 4D Entertainment System both circulate air through the The air curtain system may generate an air curtain to provide a 3D effect to the user. is provided by a typical mask interface that delivers positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy. Positive air pressure relative to the ambient air pressure creates a significant increase in the air flow rate of the enclosure. An enclosure maintained by an air curtain to prevent air from entering from outside the Typically, such a positive pressure may be sufficient. Therefore, the blood pressure may be lower than that achieved in the user's face by PAP therapy. For PAP therapy, the pressure must be sufficient to open and keep the user's airway open. It must be.

[0035] The air flow provided by the system generating the air curtain is In addition, the required pressure across the blower (i.e. the The pressure gain from the intake to the outlet of the blower can be large. For example, if the blower is For example, air pressure may still need to overcome pressure losses within the filter. filter 103, air delivery conduit 1604, user flow interface 104 and The air travels through one or more of the connectors between the blower outlet and the user's face. The pressure difference between the blower outlet and the user's face can drop significantly between the air pressure path ( The geometry (e.g., cross-sectional shape and area, path length), the type of filter used, and Based on several other parameters, including but not limited to the filter size used And it can change even further.

[0036] Thus, a flow meter that produces a high flow rate while generating positive air pressure on the user's face is Therefore, certain motors and blowers may have higher torque than others. It is more suitable for the SC.

[0037] 4.2.2 Motor Blower The blower may be configured with multiple stages in series, i.e. one blower stage The blower stage is configured to receive the airflow from the other blower stage. By having such a configuration, the pressure of the air flow can be increased, but the same flow rate can be maintained. Examples of such blowers are described in PCT patent applications WO2013020167 and WO Examples include those disclosed in 199806449, but there are also designs with two, three, four or more tiers. The present invention discloses a blower comprising:

[0038] The purpose of the multi-stage series-configured blowers is to provide up to 30 Provide sufficient pressure to open the user's airway, such as by providing cmH2O (water column) Blowers typically also have a rotary motion. The motor has a maximum speed that is predetermined as part of the motor design. Therefore, additional blower stages are often used to achieve the desired air pressure. It is also possible to increase the air pressure at the same rotation speed by introducing them in series. A typical fan curve for a blower rotating at 100 kRPM. It has one or more stages connected in series to increase the pressure of the airflow leaving the blower for the As can be seen in Figure 45, an additional stage is introduced in series, so even if the blower Air pressure can be increased without increasing rotation.

[0039] For applications where higher flow rates are desired, a series blower arrangement may not be suitable. For example: If the flow rate exceeds the typical or maximum expected flow rate of the PAP device, more careful consideration should be given to the following: In the case of lower pressure characteristics, an air curtain arrangement may be implemented. Air filtration systems with holes (e.g., continuous vents or variably configured vents) are more Awake users may require higher flow rates than sleeping PAP users. This is because the amount of breathing per breath is larger than that of a normal human. If the user is engaged in physical activity (walking, biking, golfing, etc.), the user's breathing volume will be Also, workers may require higher tidal volumes and Contractors may be working in potentially contaminated environments such as construction sites. In the ten-position configuration, the pressure delivered is less than that delivered to patients receiving PAP therapy. Rather than a PAP device, which requires air pressure to open a person's airway, Rather, pressure away from the air-current arrangement is used to prevent air ingress. To achieve this, it is only necessary to provide filtered air at a positive pressure relative to the surroundings.

[0040] FIG. 46 shows an example of increasing the airflow rate from a blower for a given rotational speed (e.g., motor). Representative of various blower implementations, including multi-stage blowers implemented in parallel for increased power It is a curve.

[0041] FIG. 46 shows a series connection of The introduction of an additional stage of coupled blowers significantly increases the pressure at the blower outlet. If an additional stage of blowers is connected in parallel, the pressure at the blower outlet shows that the additional stages of blowers connected in parallel remain almost unchanged. The introduction of the bronchoscope is performed at a given pressure (e.g., 15 cmH2O as shown in the graph). The additional stages of blowers connected in series increase the flow rate at the blower outlet. Therefore, the flow rate at the lower outlet is not significantly affected by the parallel connection of blowers. The ventilator is a good choice for air curtain placement because it provides greater flow without the associated pressure buildup. This could be beneficial.

[0042] One embodiment of a blower suitable for air filtration applications has multiple stages in parallel and is shown in FIG. Such a blower may be a blower driven by a single shaft as shown in FIG. A first suction port 201 at the second end, a second suction port 202 at the second end, and a shaft 205. The shaft 205 is fixed to the first impeller 203 and the second impeller 204. The first impeller 203 and the second impeller 204 may be coupled to a shaft 205. The blower may also be driven by the first suction port 201 and the second suction port 202 at increased pressure. a first and a second intake port 202 for discharging the air flows received by the first and second intake ports 202, respectively; In high flow, low pressure applications, the scroll outlet may be Scroll outlets may provide increased efficiency, thereby reducing the amount of battery This allows for a reduction in power consumption for use based on the scroll outlet. , which may allow compactness to be achieved in packaging.

[0043] FIG. 3A shows an isometric schematic of a blower 300 having two parallel stages. The air may be drawn through two intakes 301 and 302 and a motor 307. Air may be sucked in through the nozzle 4 and pushed out through the two nozzles 305 and 306. The air flows from the two ducts are combined to form a single flow in some implementations. Alternatively, they may remain separate, for example to be directed to different parts of the user. In some embodiments, the air curtain device includes an air outlet and a vent that provide an air curtain. The air conditioner may have multiple air outlets, such as an air outlet that provides a flow of fresh air to the user for In such a configuration, the air flow from the first air outlet provides an air curtain flow. and the air flow from the second outlet provides a fresh air flow to the user. can be done.

[0044] In another embodiment, the blower may be configured to direct the air downstream from a separate outlet, as shown in FIG. 3B. The mixing chamber 310 may house the blower 300 and may Receives multiple flows from the lower stages 301 and 302 and combines the multiple flows. The air provided to the blower stages 301 and 302 is The air may be received through an inlet 311 in the mixing chamber. The mixing chamber may be configured as a muffler. configured to reduce the amount of noise generated, such as by configuring the The mixing chamber may be formed of one or more acoustic foams, Helmholtz The mixing chamber may include a mixing chamber, a baffle, etc. and / or may be configured to reduce noise output by the blower.

[0045] Another suitable embodiment of a motor suitable for providing an air curtain is shown in FIG. The single stage blower may be a single stage blower. A single impeller vane 402 having a small aspect ratio, a shaft 403, a suction In some embodiments, the impeller may include a predetermined In order to deliver a large volumetric flow rate of air flowing through the blower at a given RPM, the impeller The height may be greater than a portion of the radius of the roller.

[0046] As previously mentioned, a motor with multiple blower stages may be used. Figures 5A and 5B show motors with multiple blower stages. Figure 5A shows a two-stage blower. 5B shows a three-stage motor. Such a blower has an intake port 501, an outlet port 504, and a The blower may be a centrifugal blower having a shaft 502 and a motor 503. Examples are described in more detail in PCT Patent Application No. WO2013020167. Such a blower includes blower stages arranged in series and therefore has a similar structure. The required pressure at the outlet is lower than that of an arrangement with multiple blower stages in series. It is relatively high and seems to be suitable for the purpose.

[0047] As shown in FIG. 6, an axial blower is believed to be suitable for this application. Typically capable of generating high volumes at relatively low pressures compared to cardiac fans. As shown in FIG. 6, the axial blower includes a rotor 60 coupled to a motor shaft 602. 3, and a blower housing 601 surrounding the rotor and including stator vanes. The blower may include multiple stages 604, each of which may include one or more separate components. Alternatively, multiple stator or rotor stages may be located on top of one another as a single component. They may be located above and axially separated as shown below.

[0048] FIG. 7A shows an embodiment of a rotor compatible with the axial flow blower shown in FIG. The motor has a single, molded body 703 that includes an axial recess 703 for coupling with the motor. The multiple rotor stage may be integrally formed with the rotor. The integrally formed, single rotor reduces manufacturing costs, reduces the number of parts, and reduces manufacturing costs. Each stage 702 may be axially aligned with one another and have the same geometry. 7B and 7C show a shaft that may be formed by the rotor of FIG. The rotor stage 704 is an axial flow stator stage. In some embodiments, the stage may be aligned with the blower housing 705 so as to The stages do not have to be aligned in the same direction, and each individual stage may be arranged differently from the other stages. It may be so.

[0049] Another embodiment of a suitable blower is shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, which includes a centrifugal stage and As shown in Figures 8A and 8B, the blower may have both an axial stage and an axial stage. The first stage may include a centrifugal stage 801. Two air streams are fed from the centrifugal stage. downstream along the annular path formed within the blower through axial stages 802 and 803 of The configuration can be adjusted to accommodate pressure build-up and flow to the airflow to suit a particular embodiment. This could result in an increased combination of

[0050] The rotor has a centrifugal stage at the top positioned toward the suction port, as shown in FIGS. 9A to 9C. The rotor includes impeller blades 903 and an impeller shroud disk. The rotor may also include an axially extending rotor having axial flow blades 902 formed thereon. The axially extending wall 901 may also include an axially extending wall through which the air flow may pass. The rotor in this configuration also forms a circular cavity 9 04, through which the rotor is coupled to the motor.

[0051] 10A and 10B show the first half of an outer housing 1001 with an inner wall. The turbine vanes 1002 may be formed on the inner wall. The outer housing 1001 may include a blower. The stator vanes 1002 for the centrifugal and axial stages of the rotor are both formed on straight walls. Such a structure may improve the manufacturability of the housing. Each of the two halves of the outer housing 1001 is configured to engage with one another. The structure of the outer housing 1001 in multiple sections may include a recess and a complementary recess. The part is molded integrally with the stator vane 1002 and can protrude inward from the inner wall. to.

[0052] The motor may be housed together with the motor house. 1 shows an example of a motor housing with a shaft protruding therefrom. The motor housing may also include a set of cavities 1101 for air flow. The motor housing may also include an outlet cavity 1104. to the motor.

[0053] Another example of a motor that may be used in an air curtain system is a Tesla blower. Tesla blowers have a thin, flat disk that gives the blower a slim profile. Therefore, the blower can be easily hidden and unobtrusive. Tesla blowers are bladeless, so the Tesla blower can operate without producing a tonal noise output.

[0054] 4.2.2.1 Motor-blower for this technology One or more of the above blowers may be an air curtain device, an air conditioner with a patient interface, Examples of the technology include air filtration devices and entertainment air systems. The present invention may be suitable for carrying out the above-mentioned steps.

[0055] The design and selection of a suitable blower depends on the intended use and shape or size of the system. The blower may be increased in size or reduced in size to vary the output flow and / or pressure. However, proper design of the blower configuration must be such that it is not an eyesore to its user. It minimizes its operation by presenting the least possible This would allow for the design of a blower for this technology that would maximize the time. A blower with too many stages will end up being too large for practical use. It can become something.

[0056] The blower is located proximal to the point of delivery of the air flow to the user, for example, above the user's shoulder. If the air delivery conduit is relatively large in diameter, e.g., 19 mm inside diameter, then at low pressures A blower capable of providing the desired flow rate may be sufficient. It may be a single stage centrifugal blower or a multi-stage axial blower. However, if higher flow rates are desired, If desired, the centrifugal blower may comprise multiple blower stages connected in parallel.

[0057] In another embodiment, the blower may be located distal to the point of delivery of the air flow to the user, e.g., at the user's The blower is connected to the user flow interface by a narrow tube. If it is connected to a face, the blower needs to be capable of providing high pressure. Therefore, a hybrid axial and centrifugal blower may be suitable.

[0058] 4.2.3 Air curtains Air curtains are used to divide the surrounding environment into two separate environments: an internal environment and an external environment. The internal environment may be generated by an air curtain system (e.g., a user flow interface). The external environment essentially contains the air coming from the air intake (interface) Contains air that has not passed through the temperature control system. Positive air pressure, or The equivalent air pressure is used to prevent air from entering the air curtain "enclosure" from the outside. The interior environment may be maintained within an air curtain.

[0059] A schematic diagram of the "Air Curtain System" is shown in FIG. The blower 202 is located near the air duct 1201. The blower 1202 minimizes the pressure drop. The battery is located near the air duct 1201 to minimize power consumption and maximize battery life. For example, air pressure is determined by the air flow through the filter 1204, the conduit, and the air duct 1201. As the air moves around the face of the blower, there can be significant drop-off between the blower outlet and the user's face. The pressure difference between the blower outlet and the user's face depends on the geometry of the air pressure path (e.g., cross-sectional area). shape and area, path length), the type of filter used, and the dimensions of the filter used It may further vary depending on a number of other parameters, including but not limited to the method. The lower 1202 and the filter 1204 may be part of a flow generator.

[0060] In the system of FIG. 12, the air duct 1201 is, for example, 25 cm long and 1 cm in diameter. 9 mm, and the blower 1202 is suspended within a noise enclosure 1203. The system of FIG. 12 is, for example, With a constant flow of 150 liters / min and a pressure across the blower of, say, 12 cmH2O The estimated power consumption may be 13 W. The filter 1204, the conduit, and the air duct may The duct 1201 can be a cause of pressure loss. The air duct 1201 may possibly have a pressure loss of, for example, 0.25 cmH2O. The filter 1204 may have a pressure loss of 4 cmH20. The gas delivery conduit can experience a pressure loss of 0.1 cmH2O. Therefore, assuming a static power of 1 W, With this setting, a 6-cell battery (12Wh cell capacity) can last 4.8 hours in the initial state. The numbers provided are representative and other numbers and ranges may be obtained using the same techniques. Note that it is possible to

[0061] The correct flow angle will result in greater efficiency in delivering air from the air curtain system. The air flow rate is the percentage of air drawn by the user of the air curtain system. In terms of increasing the flow rate, the flow angle has less effect than the flow angle. See Figure 31. Then, the air curtain system ranges from 0% to 90% and is inhaled by the user. The results of the simulation showing the percentage of air provided by the During the simulation, readings were taken at various angles, distances, and flow rates. As shown in Figure 31, the Qinlet is labeled 150 liters per minute (2 per second). Two flow rates are used: 1.5 meters per second (1.5 liters per minute) and 300 liters per minute (5 meters per second). Each of the two flows is connected to a user flow interface, such as an air duct. It was applied at three different distances (in mm) measured between the user's nostrils. These distances are labeled AnteriorOffset in Figure 31. For each distance, the air outlet flow in the user flow interface for the nostril is The range of flow angles is measured in degrees and is shown on the X-axis, labeled Flow Angle (α). All measurements in the simulation were taken at an ambient air temperature of 25 degrees Celsius with no ambient air velocity. Figure 32 shows how the Anterior Offset Distance (AnteriorOffset The sagittal views show how the flow angle (α) and set (α) were measured.

[0062] As can be seen from the scatter plot in Figure 31, the proportion of clean air inhaled by the user The priority of meaning is angle (flow angle), distance (AnteriorOffset), then is the flow rate (Qinlet). The flow is directed toward the user's airway at a flow angle of about 40 degrees. Therefore, the proportion of clean air inhaled by the user is almost always in higher than 60%.

[0063] Air supply from the air curtain system in the case of a forward offset of 50 mm is shown in Figure 33. The flow angle is 17 degrees and the flow rate is 2.5 meters per second. As can be seen, the air delivered by the air curtain system is directed at the user's nostrils. In Figure 34, the air curtain sheet with a forward offset of 75 mm is The stem is shown with a flow angle of 30 degrees and a flow rate of 2.5 meters per second. Figure 34 As can be seen, air is delivered from the air curtain system at the user's nostrils. The higher flow angle provided in FIG. 34 is about 75%. This provides a higher percentage of clean air to the user.

[0064] 4.3 Smart air purification technology Air curtain systems are used to create clean air systems (CAS) The CAS removes particles and gases from the air before delivering filtered air to the user. The CAS may also be equipped with a multi-stage filter to remove volatile gases from the ambient air. It may also have the ability to remove odors, bacteria, and viruses. The CAS is then filtered to the user through the user flow interface 104. Air may be provided. The air provided may be in the form of at least one air curtain. In some embodiments, the CAS may communicate all data to the display. The AS may have the control functions directly on the housing. In other embodiments, the CAS may have all The data may be communicated to a smartphone or computer program and online The data may be presented via a database. CAS may also be used on smartphones, tablets, Graphical user interfaces (GUIs) displayed on a tablet, computer, or other It may be controlled by the UI.

[0065] As shown in FIG. 1, the active clean air system includes a flow generator 1603, a smart Lean air filtering 103, and user flow interface 104. The flow generator may be any of the motors described above, and may also include a filter and sensor. An example implementation of the CAS is shown in FIG. 1 is first drawn into the flow generator by passing through a prefilter 1402. The pre-filter 1402 prevents ambient air from damaging the motor 1403. The motor 1403 then drives the primary filter, as shown in FIG. Air may be forced through the primary filter 1404. The primary filter 1404 separates the desired amount of air from the ambient air. The filtered air may then be cooled to remove any uncontaminated particles and / or volatile matter. The purified air 1405 is output to the user through the user flow interface 104. This may be done.

[0066] The CAS is a controller for controlling the operation of the flow generator 1603, as shown in FIG. The flow generator may further include a roller 3501. The controller 3501 may, for example, It is used to regulate the air pressure generated by the flow generator as well as to regulate the flow rate. The controller 3501 may be housed in the same housing as the CAS. The user flow interface 3504 houses the controller 3501. The dirty air 3503 then collects the controller 3501. The purified air may then be filtered through the CAS, which is located in the The controller 3501 may provide a flow rate to the user. To allow the CAS conditions such as flow pressure, flow temperature, and flow humidity to be adjusted. Alternatively, the controller 3501 may be a smartphone, The controller, which may be a tablet, computer, standalone device, etc. The controller device 3502 may be operated by the user. to allow a user to remotely control the controller 3501. may communicate wirelessly with

[0067] In some embodiments, the CAS operates passively without the need for a blower or controller. For example, as shown in FIG. 36A, the CAS may be configured to The delivery conduit 3670 includes a holder 3690, a delivery conduit 3670, and a flow interface 3680. The cartridge holder may be configured as a cartridge holder for the system as shown in FIG. 3620. The cartridge 3620 may be lightweight and Constructed from one or more materials, including metal or plastic, capable of withstanding high internal pressure The cartridge 3620 may be filled with clean, compressed air and may be inserted into the delivery conduit 3620. Air may be discharged through 670 to a user interface 3680.

[0068] A regulator valve on the delivery system (not shown) provides a user interface through delivery conduit 3670. Such a delivery system may control the flow of compressed air to the blower interface 3680. Since no sensor or controller is required, the device can be small, lightweight, and quiet in operation. In some embodiments, this is accomplished by providing increased airflow when required by the user. A passive cartridge delivery system may be used to complement the active CAS. A passive CAS may also be used as a backup for an active CAS. Regarding this point, the valve regulator can be opened automatically or manually if the active CAS becomes inoperable. You may be released.

[0069] The cartridge 3620 is compressed by the recharge purifier base 3610 and filled with purified air. In this regard, the refill purifier base 3610 filters and compresses the air, and optionally moistened and / or scented. Cartridge 36 20 may be placed in the refill purifier base 3610 and in the fill port 3630. The fill port 3630 opens a valve 3625, such as a spring valve, on the cartridge 3620. The refill purifier base 3610 is then filtered, compressed, and optionally Humidified air is injected into the cartridge 3620 through an open valve 3625. Upon removal of the cartridge 3620 from the filling port 3630, the valve 3625 closes. The cartridge 3620 may be refilled for an hour or so, or more or less. The compressor may store enough compressed air to operate until

[0070] The rechargeable purifier base 3610 may use an impeller blower to compress the air. In this regard, the impeller blower may draw air into the vent 3640. 0 is the initiative to filter large particles from the air before it passes through the impeller blower. The impeller then blows air into the charge canister 3620. and more air is forced into the charge canister. In some embodiments, the strap 3650 and clip 3660 are Allows the base to be securely attached to a user or other object for portability In this regard, the refillable purifier base may be attached to the The base may be powered via a battery or a wired power source.

[0071] In some embodiments, the impeller blower may include one or more vaporizers capable of vaporizing a liquid, such as water. Air may be forced past a heating element, thereby adding humidity to the air. In an embodiment, humidity is also provided by a separate water wick cartridge within the refill purifier base 3610. The system can be introduced via

[0072] In some embodiments, the delivery system is adapted to detect any bacteria and / or bacteria that may occur within the device. or may include an antimicrobial material lining and / or an antimicrobial sachet to reduce odor. Such antimicrobial materials include silver thread and merino wool to absorb bacteria and odors. Such material linings and / or pouches may be removable, interchangeable. The air curtain system may be portable or worn. It can be designed to be portable and compact so that it can be easily used. As shown in FIG. 37A, the lower includes an impeller 3720 for generating airflow, and a A conduit 730 for delivery to the patient interface, and a controller, battery, and and / or may include an attachment space 3740 in which a sensor may be positioned. The compact blower 3710 also collects airborne particles sucked in by the impeller 3720. The compact blower may include an intake filter 3770 to remove 760 may be attached to a user or other object.

[0073] Referring to FIG. 37B, the compact blower 3710 is attached to the user using a strap 3760. In some embodiments, the contact may be configured to be attached to the body 3790 of the contactor. The width of the Pactblower 3710 is less than 10mm, or more or less, and it is pocket 3 It is acceptable for the device to be compact enough to fit inside the pocket 3795. An extender may be installed to allow air to be drawn into the blower. FIG. 37B shows an enlargement of the pocket 3795 that holds the compact blower 3710. Referring to the illustration, a filter extender 3775 is attached to the intake filter 3770. As such, the intake filter 3770 acts as an air extender. It may be sucked into the compact blower through the 3775. The extender 3775 is In some embodiments, the casing is located at the boundary between the outside and the inside of the casing. The pact blower reduces the flow disturbance introduced by the conduit 3730 and provides a user may be placed close to the user's head to reduce resistance when moving the head.

[0074] Since the air curtain system may be portable, it may be powered by a battery source. The unit may also be provided in a manner that does not appear to the user as if the user is using a medical device. It should be possible to hide or camouflage it from view. In an embodiment, the air curtain system is configured to allow the user to inhale air to minimize power usage. Air curtains may be provided for the duration of the entry.

[0075] The filters used to purify the air can be easily installed in the CAS and The different filters may be provided in the form of cartridges that can be removed from the Different types of filtration may be provided depending on the needs. For example, filters that provide odor removal may be used. Some cartridges provide bacterial removal, while others provide bacterial removal. A multi-stage filter 103 may be utilized to improve filtering and / or efficiency. Multi-type filters are used because each filter provides filtration for different types of contaminants. In some embodiments, the CAS resides in the user's environment. Automatically controls airflow through specific filters based on particulate and / or volatile matter The filter may be self-configurable to automatically detect when a filter is not needed or is no longer in effect. In some embodiments, the airflow is completely blocked and the airflow is completely blocked. An unrestricted filter may be used which introduces no or very little interference.

[0076] One embodiment of the filter system is a high-efficiency particulate air filter (HEPA Filter). To qualify as HEPA by U.S. government standards, an air filter must be a HEPA filter. The filter must remove 99.97% of particles 0.3 μm from the air passing through it. EPA filters work by blocking airborne particles as the air passes through the filter. As air passes through the HEPA filter, particles in the air are bombarded by the fibers. are removed from the air.

[0077] Another embodiment of a filter that can be utilized in the CAS is a polarized media electret. Most polarized media electronic air cleaners use a 24-volt filter to establish a polarizing field. It converts a constant current into a safe DC voltage. As particles in the air pass through the electric field, they The polarized particles are attached to a disposable fiber media pad.

[0078] Ionizer purifiers are another type of filter that can be used within a CAS. The use of an ionizer purifier involves applying electricity to an electrical surface or The needle was charged. These ions were then dispersed as air passed through the ionizer purifier. As the particles continue to pass through the ionizer purifier, they It is attracted to the charged dust collecting plate.

[0079] Thermodynamic germicidal filters may also be used. The technique involves filtering air at 200°C (392°F). As the air heats up, bacteria, viruses, and bacteria are eliminated. Particles such as dust mite allergens, mold and fungal spores are incinerated. 9.9% of the microbial particles can be removed using a thermodynamic germicidal filter.

[0080] Active carbon filters may also be used in CAS. Active carbon is a molecular based Active carbon filters are porous materials that can absorb volatile chemicals. For compressed air and gas purification to remove fumes, odors, and other volatile organic compounds Commonly used.

[0081] Electrostatic filters may also be used in CAS. The electrostatic filter comprises multiple layers of material. It works by sandwiching them together. Air is then passed through these layers. As air passes through the layers of material, particles in the air may be absorbed by the particles and the filter layers. The charged particles can then be charged by the oppositely charged The layer may be attached to other layers in the filter.

[0082] Photocatalytic oxidation filter systems can also be used in CAS. The catalytic oxidation filter system can completely oxidize and degrade organic pollutants. For example, volatile organic compounds at low concentrations, such as a few hundred parts per million (PPM), are expected to be completely oxidized. Photocatalytic oxidation filter systems use a catalyst (usually titanium dioxide (TiO2) It uses shortwave ultraviolet light to activate the erythrocytes and oxidize bacteria and viruses.

[0083] Table 3 below lists the filter types and the contaminants they can effectively remove. An overview of the types is provided below.

[0084] [Table 1]

[0085] Clean Air Systems (CAS) also provide a system for monitoring the system, the surrounding environment, and the users. The wireless communication device is equipped with GPS, Bluetooth ( Registered trademark), Wi-Fi, cellular data networks, etc. By utilizing information obtained through sensors and wireless communication devices, CAS receives CAS also provides reactive protection based on collected data. may monitor the health and environment of

[0086] Reactive protection may be provided by clean air systems (CAS). S may be continuously monitored in real time for contaminants such as those listed in Table 3. If CAS determines that contaminants are present, the system can contact the user. The CAS can also use the information received from the sensors to generate alerts for the user. Such warnings may be used by the Smart Contamination Warning System implemented on the CAS. The smart contamination warning system may be generated by a device in a visual or audible manner. PM2.5 sensors, etc. to project or display current or historical readings of sensors on the As such, together with the user, Other people who are nearby may be informed of the contamination levels in their environment. In another embodiment, the CAS can detect air temperature and pollutant content in the user's current location to determine the risk of respiratory illness. Trigger warnings to point out problems that may lead to health conditions such as The system may also adjust the filtration strength for more effective filtration of detected contaminants. The user may be alerted to upgrade or replace the filter cartridge.

[0087] Alternatively, the CAS may automatically adjust the filtration based on the sensor readings. The air system consists of one or more air conditioners coupled with a controller in a feedback loop. Air quality sensors may be implemented. The controller responds to signals from one or more air quality sensors. The filter can be configured to set the action of one or more filters in response to the request. If the air quality sensor detects a large amount of pollen, the controller determines which method to use to remove the pollen. It is possible to determine how effective a HEPA filter is in removing pollen. The controller directs the CAS to filter the air through a HEPA filter, which is effective in reducing the amount of air that is filtered. Alternatively, the controller can detect high pollen counts and It can also inform users that EPA filters should be used. Also, the user was in the contaminated area for a significant amount of time and was in a cleaner, less contaminated area. It can also warn the user that they should look for empty areas.

[0088] The controller also uses GPS to access online databases and information. Position sensors, such as sensors and wireless communication devices (e.g., Wi-Fi antennas and modules) For example, the controller may be configured to determine the location of the user using a GPS. The controller may detect the location of the object in the area using the wireless communication device based on the location data. The controller may access a database of known contaminants in the area. and after determining the contaminant, the controller removes the contaminant from the supplied air. You can configure one or more filters in the CAS to act on the The controller does not set one or more filter actions, but instead allows the user to You may also be notified to set the filter's behavior.

[0089] The controller also uses wireless communication devices to provide daily and regional weather and air quality forecasts. Based on the received weather and / or air quality data, the controller The device uses one or more filters to prevent the user from inhaling any harmful particles. The controller may also set a strength level for the filtering. Alternatively, the controller may not set the strength or operation of one or more of the filters, but may instead The user may be prompted to set the operation or strength of one or more filters accordingly. The stored weather and / or air quality data may be updated as the user changes location.

[0090] User health and environmental monitoring may also be performed by the clean air system. For example, the controller may include one or more sensors configured to detect physiological data of the user. Such data may be combined with other user sensors, such as heart rate data, sweat data, temperature The sensor may be a heart rate sensor, a ventilator ... sensor, humidity sensor, thermistor, flow sensor, oxygen concentration meter, or any one or more of the above. Physiological data from the sensors may be recorded and returned to the user. The communication may be carried out on the CAS or online on a computer or smartphone. In addition, physiological data may be accessed via a user's The user's profile may then be communicated to an online database. Users may access the database and review the information in the profile. The feedback signal may also be used to inform the user when the user is falling asleep or waking up. can be used to switch the CAS on and off respectively In some embodiments, the CAS is always switched on. The physical data may be analyzed to determine the illness of the user. For example, if the user is sleeping User data captured while in a sleep state may be analyzed to determine sleep disordered breathing. .

[0091] The CAS may also include an eye-tracking sensor. The rhythm may be employed to monitor what the user is focusing their eyes on. The purpose of the target tracking sensor is to detect the user's head direction for nozzle adjustment. The aim is to determine the position of the user's eyes on which mark is located. If the user turns their head to see the The nozzle adjusts to maintain pressure.

[0092] Real-time contamination and location data from a network of similar systems is collected and The collected information can be sent to a database. The real-time pollution level can be used to create a map of the pollution levels associated with a particular location. The map can be shared with other users to show the current level of contamination. Maps may also be used to warn people of dangerous areas around them. This helps users understand the pollution trends in a particular area.

[0093] A smart contamination navigation program may also be implemented on the CAS. For example, Based on the location and pollution data received from the sensors, the CAS creates a navigation map similar to a traffic map. It can provide navigation data and avoid certain areas with high levels of contamination. In one embodiment, the CAS can provide directions to the user and / or traveler. The CAS may then receive a destination from the user. The CAS may then guide the user through highly contaminated areas. By avoiding routes that would otherwise be driven by other vehicles, the user is guided by screen or voice navigation. In some embodiments, the CAS can use the user's smart The GPS and navigation software on the phone may be connected to the user's In one embodiment, the smart device may be used in conjunction with the CAS to provide direction to the user. The pollution navigation program can monitor the user's location and notify the user of the pollution. may give notice that they are approaching or are in a high concentration area. In this embodiment, the location sensor is used to identify when a user is in an unfamiliar location, such as when traveling. When the sensor detects the location, it can derive air pollution safety hints for that location and It can automatically sense the dye content and concentration and adjust the filtration appropriately. .

[0094] Real-time pollution monitoring is also indexed within online user profiles The index may be converted to a value that indicates how much contamination the user was in and how much The indicator can inform the user how much contamination the user has avoided. It could provide users with knowledge about the different types of contaminants they have been exposed to. The indicator may also inform the user of the percentage of oxygen inspired over a period of time. Daily oxygen percentage inspired broken down by time may be communicated to the user. Such information allows users to understand the effectiveness of the protection offered by CAS. .

[0095] CAS detects the orientation of the user flow interface and / or the wind direction and The device may further include one or more sensors configured to detect speed. The sensors on top are the anemometer to detect wind and the user flow interface to detect the direction. Based on information from the anemometer and accelerometer, a computer program The processor may be capable of calculating the optimal air nozzle angle and / or position. The computer processor optimizes the ratio of clean air delivered to the user. The computer processor may determine the actual airflow strength from the recorded data. It may also be coupled to non-transient memory for storage.

[0096] Based on the results calculated by the processor, the device controller determines the operation of the CAS. For example, the detected wind and / or user flow interface Based on the orientation of the source, the processor determines that a change in the operation of the flow generator is necessary. The controller may then cause the flow generator to vary the flow rate accordingly. The processor also determines the user's behavior based on the orientation of the wind and / or user flow interface. The air nozzles in the flow interface must be repositioned and / or The controller may determine that the angle needs to be changed. The nozzles can be adjusted to get the best ratio of clean air to cleaner.

[0097] In some cases, it is up to the user to determine whether the CAS is functioning as it should. In response, CAS is working to improve its functions while still functioning as it should. The device can be configured to provide feedback to the user as to whether or not As shown in Figure 14, the CAS includes an aroma dispenser that is aligned with the air flow. When the aroma dispenser is activated, the dispenser dispenses a scent that is recognizable as an aroma. The scent 1301 can be released into a stream of clean air 1302. 1303 is functioning and providing clean air. In addition, following the scented air, the user is assured that they are breathing purified air. It is possible.

[0098] In addition to, or instead of, the active clean air systems described herein, passive A passive filter may be introduced into the system. For example, a passive filter may be introduced into the system as shown in FIG. The filter may be placed over the mouth and / or nose of the user 3806. Thus, a passive filter may supplement or replace the amount of clean air provided to the user. Therefore, the CAS blower 3804 provides the entire amount of clean air to the user 3806. In some embodiments, the air conditioner may be turned off when the demand for clean air filtration is low. To conserve energy, the blower 3804 may be turned off, and the user 3806 may A passive filter 3802 can be relied upon for clean air. 4. The passive filter provides sufficient ventilation to the user without applying excessive amounts of air to the user. The passive filter 3802 can provide air flow to the user 3806. This allows us to provide a more comfortable experience.

[0099] The clean air system can be implemented as an integrated and linked system. In this regard, CAS has decided to limit the use of fitness bands or smartwatch-type devices. As such, in addition to providing clean air to the user, Moreover, CAS can be programmed to function like an extension of your smartphone. For example, the CAS processor can communicate with the user's smart device via a communication interface. The communication interface may be programmed to communicate with a phone. to receive and transmit from smartphones via wired and wireless connections Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, RF, Cellular Data networks, radio waves, etc. may be used between the CAS and the smartphone. 1 is an embodiment of a wireless communication device.

[0100] Once a connection is established between the CAS and the smartphone, the user can send and receive SMS and MM In addition to sending and receiving S messages, mobile phone calls may also be sent and received. If users are allowed to communicate as if they were using a telephone, CAS will C may include phones, speakers, and / or headphones. The AS may also be programmed to recognize voice commands and the camera may be If necessary, the camera may have camera capabilities. As a system, the CAS device is carried and / or worn by the user most of the time. This increases the likelihood of device use and ultimately the health of the user. It will be improved.

[0101] The fact that air is directed to the user's nose and mouth while the user is speaking reduces the user's speech. This can distort the image, dry out the user's mouth, or make speaking uncomfortable. To avoid such distortion and discomfort, the CAS may include a speak mode. The talk mode may be implemented with the use of speech recognition software. The hardware may enable the device to sense when the user is speaking. and during the response, reduce or reduce the air supply to the mouth and nose while the user continues to speak. In some embodiments, the conversation software may allow the system When the system detects that the user is speaking, it opens the exhaust valve, if present in the CAS. If necessary, the door may be opened fully automatically.

[0102] The clean air system also integrates with other integrated intelligent health systems and features. For example, the CAS may include a mechanism for monitoring usage and The system may include additional tracking capabilities to provide feedback to the user based on the monitor. The ring is implemented through the use of sensors such as pollution sensors, temperature sensors, physiological sensors, etc. The sensor may detect the presence of contamination at one or more locations, such as those shown in Table 3. The CAS may also monitor the presence and concentration of The monitored and tracked data may be stored in memory within the CAS system. may be uploaded to a cloud-based or local storage system. .

[0103] CAS may use the monitored information to provide feedback to the user. For example, based on the data collected, CAS can determine when a device was most beneficial. where it was, how many times the CAS was used, and how much contamination was removed from the user's breathing path ( grams), filter efficiency (i.e. how many particles are removed from the user's breath) The monitored and tracked data may be used to determine whether the patient is receiving adequate treatment, ... etc. The data can be displayed on the CAS display or on a personal computer or smartphone. in the form of graphs and charts containing the tracked measurements on the display of another device Such monitored and tracked data may also be presented to the online user at Within the profile, the profile may be converted into an index, which may be used on the device or online. Another account such as a smartphone or personal computer with an in-profile connection The information may be accessible by a user via a computing device.

[0104] The CAS may also include an exercise mode, which may be manually or selectively selected by the user. The exercise mode may be started automatically by the CAS. S is the number of sensors such as humidity data, air temperature data, flow data, and CO2 concentration data. Data obtained from a collection of data may be used. Once the data is received, Indicative of exercise, such as increased humidity, increased minute ventilation, and increased discharge air temperature Once in exercise mode, the device may automatically switch to exercise mode. Depending on its configuration, the CAS may activate an active exhaust valve. The exhaust valve is activated when the user exhales. Exercise also increases the amount of CO2 released by the user. Accumulation within interfaces that partially cover the mouth and / or nose can occur. Therefore, Alternatively, or in addition to an active exhaust valve, an active carbon filter reduces CO2 concentrations. Also, while in the exercise mode, the CAS The blower may be turned on or its output may be increased.

[0105] In some embodiments, the cooling system also uses a CAS to cool the drawn air. The cooling system may include a blower and a filter that draws in cooler air from the environment. Alternatively, or from the environment, In addition to drawing in cool air, the CAS cools the air as it passes through the tip. The cooling system may include a Peltier chip. It may be started automatically when switching to another mode, or it may be started manually by the user. It may be possible.

[0106] Assist users in reaching their fitness goals and encourage device usage In order to achieve this, the CAS may provide breathing and / or usage targets. S may provide daily, monthly, yearly, etc. goals for the user of the device to strive for. For example, the CAS may provide a daily goal to use the device for approximately 2 hours. In another embodiment, the device prompts the user to breathe at a target breathing rate for approximately 15 minutes. Respiratory and usage goals may be used to guide the user's respiratory health progress. Monitor patient health progress (e.g., improvement in resting respiratory rate) The present invention provides features that may be used to improve fitness and Progress towards a goal may be included among the metrics in an online user profile. The indicators can be displayed on the device or on a smart device with a connection to an online profile. Accessed by a user via another computing device, such as a mobile phone or personal computer. Fitness goals may be accessible directly on the CAS or through the user's online may be updated through accessing your In-Profile.

[0107] CAS includes an Integrated Inspiratory Muscle Training Valve (IIMTV) to ensure proper It can promote improved breathing. In this regard, CAS is a breathing exercise When required, the IIMTV may be activated. The IIMTV opens the valve and Require the user to reach a certain amount of inhalation pressure before allowing the user to draw in air. In this embodiment, the CAS may be a sealing interface. In addition, the CAS may be an open interface and other gases such as nitrogen or carbon dioxide may be used. By increasing the proportion of gas molecules in the air or by decreasing the air pressure The oxygen level may be reduced to around 15% per unit volume inhaled. There are fewer air molecules.

[0108] The CAS comprises one or more sensors configured to detect unintended leaks in the system. For example, a face mask may be used to deliver air to a user. When headgear such as is used, a seal must be provided to ensure the device remains fully effective. A flow sensor or other sensor should be maintained between the mask and the user. If a leak is detected between the mask and the laser, the device will notify the Alternatively, CAS may notify users that they should If a leak is detected during the sealing attempt, the active The tightening of the headgear may be triggered automatically via the controller.

[0109] When the mask or other such flow interface is first donned, the system Obstructions in the mask can make it difficult to get enough clean air into the mask. As such, the smart clean air lift algorithm is In this regard, the controller may and then once the user is comfortable with the level of clean air. The clean air flow rate may be programmed to slowly ramp down as needed. The advantage of this configuration is that energy can be saved when the blower is not running at full speed for long periods of time. It says:

[0110] To further improve user comfort, the Active Exhalation Valve (EAV) is used to This may reduce the amount of CO2 accumulation in the disk or other flow interface. Regarding the EAV, the EAV may be triggered to open upon detecting the user's exhalation. As such, exhaled air will flow out of the clean air system, thereby This immediately removes CO2 from the CAS and reduces the choking sensation felt by the user. In some embodiments, the CAS detects when the CO2 level in the user's mask exceeds a predetermined threshold. You can trigger the EAV to open it if necessary.

[0111] An integrated and linked CAS system may also communicate with other integrated and linked CAS systems. Multiple CAS systems may be synchronized together to allow users to A user may monitor the use of the device by other users within a synchronized group of devices. In terms of the devices, each device can be used to manage a group of family members, a group of friends, a group of colleagues, etc. Each CAS that is synchronized to a group may be assigned to the group. The usage history of other synchronized devices in the Data may include the number of hours the device has been used, breathing and / or usage goals, fitness goals, etc. Goals, progress towards achieving goals, exercise history, and other such information collected from sensors on the CAS Reports may be cited.

[0112] In some embodiments, the users of each device are divided into administrator level, high level, and base level. Administrators may be assigned access levels, such as administrator and administrator privileges, to the synchronized CAS system. As such, an administrator can control all of the features between Devices may be added or removed from a synchronization group and the group Administrators may be able to control the level of access users have within a group. Administrators may also be able to decide what information users can access. Administrators may control what users can share and / or monitor. For example, administrators may Full access may be provided to users with high-level assignments to monitor the information Alternatively, a base user may limit the data that can be viewed and / or shared. A group may include five family members, including two parents and three children. Parents may be given administrator level access, older children given higher access levels. The two younger children may be given the base access level. As such, parents may monitor and control all of their children's use. With Bell, the older brother can choose what information he wants to share, and He may monitor the devices of his two younger brothers and sisters. A person's younger siblings can only view their own personal information and can only view information within the family group. You may be blocked from viewing other users of the

[0113] In some embodiments, the CAS comprises a headphone or a hands-free talk device. The microphone and headphone set can function as a walkie-talkie device. and can be connected to other clean air systems in close proximity. Conversations can be shared between all CAS devices within range or synced groups of family members. may be enabled only for devices assigned to a particular sync group.

[0114] In some embodiments, the CAS may perform child monitoring functions. The device may be mounted on the head or placed in close proximity to the child. The information collected by the sensors on the CAS may be forwarded to the caretaker or It may be uploaded to a storage location, such as a cloud storage location. may display the transferred information, or the transferred information may be stored in the cloud using another computing device. It may be accessed from a storage device.

[0115] The clean space server may aggregate the information and provide the information to the CAS device. For example, as shown in Figure 39, the clean space server (CSS) 3902 collects information from various sources. Based on the received information, the CSS may provide customized updates and and reports to the CAS device, and automatically adjusts the operating parameters of the CAS device. may be adjusted to.

[0116] A CSS may consist of one or more servers. The servers may be in a local area network. Connected to one or more networks such as a LAN or the Internet The CSS may receive information from various sources connected via one or more networks. Information received from a variety of sources may include date, time, and Latest news 3904, latest weather from weather services 3906, (integrated into CAS device (may be provided) location information from a GPS 1908 device, a CAS device or other The sensor measurements 3910 from the sensor of the peer CAS devices 3912 and 3914 (i.e. This includes CAS information from the CAS devices of members synced to the group. do.

[0117] From various sources, CSS 3902 obtains weather forecasts according to weather conditions as shown in block 3916. 3918 automatically adjusts parameters on a particular CAS device to match Provide weather updates or calculate pollution forecasts and predictions as shown in Block 3. Health progress and feedback may be provided as shown at 920.

[0118] In one embodiment, the CSS 3902 provides date, time, and breaking news 3904, weather services. CAS uses information received from the BISM 3906, GPS 3908, and sensor measurements. In this regard, the CAS device may adjust the operation of the device. Based on the GPS signal 3908 and the sensor measurements 3910, the CSS determines the date, time and News 3904 received from a source for a specific time and date by the weather service 39 The CSS 3902 may then analyze the weather data received from the CSS 3906. Based on this information, what parameters on the CAS are adjusted to provide protection to the user? In one embodiment, the CSS 3902 uses the GPS of the CAS. Based on the location data, the CSS may use weather services3 Known contaminants in the area at a particular time via 906 or Latest News 3904 The CSS can access the quality database to determine the location, time, and area of ​​contamination. After making the determination, the CSS will select one or more CASs to remove the contaminant from the supply air. Alternatively, CSS can specify one or more filter actions. Instead, you are prompted to configure the behavior of one or more filters. You may inform the user.

[0119] CSS also uses Weather Service 3906 to provide daily and local weather and air quality forecasts. Based on the received weather and / or air quality data, the CSS may The operation of one or more filters to protect the user from inhaling any harmful particles The CSS may also set a strength level for filtering, or Also, CSS may not set the strength or behavior of one or more filters, but instead The user may be prompted to set the operation or strength of one or more filters. The weather and / or air quality data may be updated when the user changes location.

[0120] 4.4 Sensory Entertainment Technology An air curtain system or other user flow interface provides a sensory experience to the user. It can be implemented in entertainment systems to provide additional feedback. Such entertainment systems, with or without air purification, It may include some or all of the functionality as described in the air flow system. ,Entertainment systems also provide / generate airflow etc. , may include controls for stimulating the senses of smell, touch and / or taste.

[0121] As shown in FIG. 1, the entertainment system includes a flow generator 1603, a smart Clean air filtering 103, and user flow interface 104. The flow generator may be any motor as previously described and may include a filter and a sensor. If cleaning functionality is included, the entertainment system can include one Even if a clean air system equipped with the above filters is constructed as shown in FIG. 14, The dirty air 1401 is first passed through a pre-filter 1402. The pre-filter 1402 may be drawn into the flow generator without damaging the motor 1403. The motor 1403 can remove particles from the air that may cause injury. The air may then be forced through a primary filter 1404, as shown in FIG. A primary filter 1404 may remove unwanted particles from the air. The air is then passed through the user flow interface 104 as clean air 1405. However, entertainment systems typically , as shown in FIG. 15, includes an additional sensory particle dispenser 1502. In an embodiment, one or more filters may be used to generate entertainment scenarios (e.g., oceanic The waves release the salty, ocean smell from the scent cartridge into the air. It may be triggered and replaced with a scent cartridge. Entertainment system The system may further comprise a controller to control the operation of the flow generator 1603. The controller regulates the air pressure generated by the flow generator along with the flow rate of the flow generator. You may do so.

[0122] The entertainment system is connected to a television, DVD player, etc. via a communication interface. For various multimedia systems such as earphones, game / entertainment consoles The communication interface may be capable of connecting to / communicating with wired and wireless connections. configured to receive an entertainment signal from a multimedia system via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, RF, and cellular data networks Signals, radio waves, and other interference between entertainment and multimedia systems. 1 is an example embodiment of a wireless communication device that can be used.

[0123] The multimedia system is adapted to provide signals to a streaming entertainment system. The movies, TV shows, or other content that the user is using may be programmed into the The entertainment media provided by multimedia systems such as games is May have 4D stimulus triggers programmed at different stages of the medium These signals dictate when to trigger stimuli by the entertainment system. Such signals may also indicate the amount of stimulation and what type of stimulation is being provided. The signal may be received by a controller, which may instruct the Entertainment systems may include flow generator control and / or additional sensory feedback. Even if the subject is provided with cues that are indicative of the stimulus, such as smell, taste, or touch, good.

[0124] For example, while a user is watching a cooking show, the signal from the medium is The multimedia system may then transmit additional sensory particle dispensers. Tell the entertainment system to emit strawberry scent from Sir 1502. This corresponds to a strawberry being shown on a television. Releasing the particles into the air results in the user tasting the sensory particles. For example, The entertainment system may emit sensory particles related to strawberries. When inhaled, the user smells the scent of strawberries and also tastes the flavor of strawberries. In another embodiment, while a user is playing a video game, The system should send stimulus triggers to the entertainment system. The stimulus trigger may provide additional sensory input to the entertainment system. Awakening particle dispenser 1502 corresponds to a bomb that appears to have just exploded on screen Smoke odors may be emitted.

[0125] The flow entertainment system also uses biofeedback to trigger stimulation. As mentioned above with respect to CAS, such data can be Heart rate data, sweat data, temperature data, breath flow data, O2 saturation data, etc. The sensors used are heart rate sensors, humidity sensors, thermistors, flow sensors, etc. The device may be any one or more of the following: a 4D entertainment device, a 5D camera, an oximeter, etc. The system may also include an eye tracking sensor. The eye tracking sensor may be configured to track the user flow. It may be present on the interface or may be a separate device. The trace sensor and corresponding algorithms running on the process know what the user is looking at. It may also be employed to monitor how well a system is performing and what it is focusing on.

[0126] Using the information received from the sensors, the flow entertainment system provides the user with It may be possible to trigger a stimulating or relaxing effect, for example, while watching a television show. The eye tracking sensor can detect when the user is falling asleep. and may transmit the signal to the flow entertainment system. In addition, the flow entertainment system also helps users to feel more relaxed and more comfortable. Sleep aids, such as emitting the scent of lavender to help you fall asleep easily Continuing with the embodiment, the eye tracking sensor detects when the user falls asleep. In response, the eye tracking sensor may detect that the flow entertainment Waiting because the system should be switched off or the user is no longer using it Sends a signal to the Flow Entertainment System indicating that it should be placed in machine power mode. When the user wakes up, the eye tracking sensor should be switched back on. may send a signal to the flow entertainment system.

[0127] The controller of the flow entertainment system also connects to the multimedia system. The physiological data may be communicated to the user through the multimedia system in response. The physiological data may be accessible and the multimedia system may include flow stimulation triggers. Physiological data may be used to determine whether to send a message. - If the user's heart rate is increasing while watching a movie, the multimedia system The stimuli trigger the device to increase the heat of the air provided to induce sweating. It may also be sent to a low entertainment system.

[0128] The additional sensory particle dispenser 1502 may include an aroma dispenser. The aroma dispenser is a device that receives a stimulus trigger from the flow entertainment system. Selective release of aroma from aroma dispenser into purified air in response to a signal received from the aroma dispenser. The aroma dispenser may be configured to be activated automatically. It may contain a small replaceable reservoir or cartridge. The fragrance is a fragrant particle and / or These reservoirs or cartridges may contain aroma or flavor particles. Easily removable when the reservoir or cartridge is depleted and may be exchanged.

[0129] The aroma dispenser typically uses a pump or a dispenser to release fragrance in small doses. The aroma dispenser may include an electrical or mechanical mechanism such as a trigger. A particular fragrance may be released based on a selected stimulus trigger. For example, a scene in a movie may A scene may include a person walking past a hot dog cart in the rain. Decoded by multimedia systems and used as entertainment triggers The entertainment system may include instructions sent to the entertainment system. The Mento Trigger is a pump or trigger equipped with an aroma dispenser that dispenses the scent of rain. The device may emit the scent of hot dogs, allowing the user to smell what they are watching in the movie. You can immerse yourself in the movie by smelling it. -Entertainment system allows users to taste flavor particles in fragrances. may be infused with a flavoring in the user's mouth and / or lips.

[0130] The additional sensory particle dispenser 1502 may include a droplet generator. The device creates droplets of liquid such as water, and the stimulus trigger is generated by the flow entertainment system. In response to receiving the signal, the signal may be used to inject into the clean air 1501. The droplets may be used to increase the humidity of the air being delivered to the user. For example, a scene in a movie may include a scene of a person walking in the rain. Multimedia to send entertainment triggers to the Flow Entertainment System The entertainment trigger may send instructions to the entertainment system to cause the droplet generator to generate droplets. , may emit into the air signal increasing the humidity and moisture of the air being transmitted to the user. Users can then even feel an imitation of the rain they see in the movie. The drop generator consists of many small, replaceable reservoirs or cartridges that hold one or more different liquids. The liquid may contain odor particles and / or flavor particles. The reservoir or cartridge needs new fluid or the reservoir or cartridge may be easily removed and replaced when empty or worn out. In the example shown in FIG. 15, an additional sensory particle dispenser 1502 can spray droplets, The atomized droplets may then be ejected into an air signal. good.

[0131] The additional sensory particle dispenser 1502 includes at least one heating or cooling element. Optionally, the heating or cooling element may be included to direct the induced airflow to a particular temperature setting. and varying the temperature of the induced airflow by passing it through a heating or cooling element set at The heating or cooling element may be used to activate the entertainment stimulus trigger. The signal may be used in response to being received by a low entertainment system. For example, a video about a barren desert simulates an air temperature of 40 degrees Celsius and In another embodiment, the 4D signal may convey a 4D signal indicating that the 4D signal should be provided to the user. The video about Antarctica simulates an air temperature of -20 degrees Celsius and allows the user to In a further embodiment, the 4D signal may convey a 4D signal indicating that the 4D signal should be provided to An entertainment trigger may cause the droplet generator to emit droplets into the air, thereby It increases the humidity and moisture in the air while simultaneously decreasing or increasing the temperature of the air, making it feel dull. The air creates a warm or humid atmosphere, respectively. It may be directed towards the user's body, such as the neck, face, etc.

[0132] An additional sensory particle dispenser is provided to detect when a cartridge or reservoir of fragrance or liquid is empty. When it is sensed that a certain state has occurred, an instruction may be sent to the user. entertainment system, multimedia system and / or the user's online It may appear in the profile.

[0133] Additional sensory particle dispenser 150 in response to entertainment / stimulation triggers In addition to utilizing 2, the flow entertainment system also uses a flow generator to control the flow rate. The flow entertainment system may also control the flow direction and the flow rate. For example, if a user is playing a video game and has an open helicopter, the user may adjust the position of the helicopter. When flying a copter, the Flow Entertainment System acts as a video game system. Entertainment / Stimulus Triggers may be received from the In response, the entertainment system further increases the flow rate generated by the flow generator. In addition, the flow can be adjusted to a higher value on the user flow interface. The nozzles simulate being in or near a helicopter, and the nozzle combination To simulate wind direction by selectively radiating the flow from the junction, Directly by the user's face, mechanically (e.g., by one or more electromechanical actuators) Similarly, the flow entertainment system may be used to To provide airflow at a specific speed based on the driving speed at the The vehicle may also be used in simulators such as flight simulators. The Flow Entertainment System is a system that allows you to experience the motion of the tires moving in a driving simulator. Based on your actions in the simulator, such as the smell of burning rubber as you spin against In another embodiment, the flow entertainment system The system can be used to capture fast-moving scenes in multimedia media, such as movies or video games. You may copy screenshots from a game you have played. For example, a screenshot from a car driving game. As the shots are displayed, the entertainment system uses air bubbles to mimic the movements. Such a stream output may be used in other formats such as surround sound. It may also be combined with multimedia signals.

[0134] 4.5 User Flow Interface (UI) Various personal volumetric breathing interfaces (e.g., user-flow interfaces) ) may be implemented in the system to direct air to the user. The face may have sensory properties such as purified air and / or particles, scent, humidity, temperature, etc. The clean air system may allow for clean air to be delivered to the user's nose and / or mouth. Air curtain systems such as the air curtain system 101 or the flow entertainment system 102. The user flow interface 104 may include a step of selecting an item of clothing (e.g., a scarf or tart). Alternatively, the device may be hidden or concealed by a It is camouflaged to visually appear as a fashion accessory rather than a medical device. The user flow interface 104 may be configured to prevent unnecessary contact with the face or head. It should not be touched or covered by the face. The interface 104 should not restrict the user's line of sight. The interface 104 should be visually and / or acoustically detectable by a third party. By providing a different user flow interface, The interface can be emotionally unobtrusive and therefore socially acceptable. It could become something you like more.

[0135] A possible user flow interface 104 is shown in FIG. 01 or sunglasses are used to direct the air 1605 from the flow generator 1603. The glasses 1601 are connected to a flow generator 1603 using an air delivery conduit 1604. The air delivery conduit may be connected to the flow generator 1605 to direct air into the tube. The tube can be on or inside one or more of the arms 1607 of the glasses. The air 1605 then passes through a tube to one or more lenses located under the eyeglass lenses. Move to hole 1602.

[0136] As air 1605 flows out of holes 1602, it reaches the sides of the nostrils and around the user's mouth. The Coanda effect creates an air curtain 1606 on the user's skin. to assist in directing air into the nostrils or mouth when breathing in As such, when the user inhales, the Air from the air curtain 1606 may be directed into the user's nostrils, as shown in FIG. When the eye drops are delivered to the underside of the eye, the stinging sensation in the user's eyes is relieved by the air curtain 1606. The user flow interface is shown in Figure 16. may be goggles, a visor, etc.

[0137] By using a headset as a user flow interface 104 The delivery of air to the user is via a flow of air 1605 from a generator 1603 to a device worn on the user's head. This can be achieved by directing the air into the headset 1701 that is Air flows from the device 1603 through an air delivery conduit 1604 to a device located at the end of the headset. The dispenser 1704 may release air. The headset may also generate an air curtain in front of the user's mouth and / or nose. The earphone may be worn over the head with headgear or with ear cups 1706. Both may be fitted just above the ear. The direction of the delivered air is such that the air is directed towards the eyes. The headset may be below the x-plane so as not to be obstructed by the user's view. The headset may be placed in a horizontal plane across the nose so as not to interfere with the A headset can be used to make a call, phone call, or any other function normally performed using a headset while still delivering air. In some embodiments, the flow generator 1603 may be used for the audio component. In this regard, the earphone 1702 may be positioned within the ear cup 1706 with or without a Headset 1701 may be configured to appear as a work headset, but It just acts as a raw interface.

[0138] In one particular embodiment of the user flow interface, the air delivery nozzles are paired. FIG. 18 shows a flow generator 1603 delivering air 1606. The air from the flow generator 1605 is directed through a pair of air delivery nozzles 1804. The flow interface 1803 may be moved to the air delivery nozzle 1804. The air delivery nozzle 1804 may be disposed in a user flow interface 1802. Air 1605 is guided so that the twin streams collide as they are released from 803. When the air collides, it softens the impact of the air on the user's skin. The air nozzle design shown in FIG. 18 may allow for a more enjoyable breathing experience. and user flow interfaces for many of the methods encompassed herein, including glasses. may be used in

[0139] The exhaust duct may be utilized to remove air from around the user's nose and mouth. As shown in FIG. 19, the exhaust pipe 1902 is connected to the user flow interface 1901. The air 1605 may be placed directly next to the air curtain 1606 being generated. An air delivery conduit 1603 runs from the flow generator 1603 to a dispenser at the end of the headset. 604. The air from the air curtain 1606 may be conveyed through the exhaust pipe 1902. This allows the system to be sucked away from the user's breathing zone. This allows moisture, particles, and more to be removed from the user faster than they can simply dissipate. Accordingly, this is a new entertainment environment where rapid sensory changes may be required. The exhaust pipe 1902 shown in FIG. 19 may be a head piece. While shown as a single piece, exhaust pipe 1902 may be any form of accessory, including glasses, hats, collars, etc. In some embodiments, the exhaust pipe may be a ventilator that is adapted to trap bacteria or harmful air. Used to protect other individuals or the user from exposure to airborne bacteria In one embodiment, when the sick user exhales, the exhaust pipe may It may be filtered before being released into the atmosphere. As such, it is important to keep ill users away from Any pathogens that may be expelled through breathing, sneezing, coughing, etc., can enter the exhaust pipe. Similarly, when a user is in the vicinity of another individual, the system may The air is filtered before reaching the user to remove airborne germs and / or bacteria. Good too.

[0140] The gooseneck tube is positioned away from the face and around the user's neck and shoulders, as shown in FIG. The gooseneck 2002 may be used as shown in FIG. In one embodiment, the gooseneck may receive air 1605 from a Alternatively, the nozzle 20 may be adjustable in position in response to the user's head movements. A mechatronic system may be installed to automatically move the 03. Head tracking or face tracking A tracking optical system is mounted within the system to locate the user's nose / mouth position. As the tracking system tracks the user's nose / mouth, the mechanical actuator The airflow 2004 is adjusted relative to the nozzle 2003 to target the user's nose / mouth area. Adjustments may be made.

[0141] The mouth and nose areas may be target areas of the user flow interface. 1 is a user using a headset 2101 and a user flow interface 103 The headset shows the area of ​​interest 2102. As air is expelled from the headset arms 2103, The air can be directed to a target zone, which is configured to avoid eye irritation. For proper use, the area should be away from the eyes and only around the mouth and nose. While the Interface 103 is a headset, it is not a A source may also be used.

[0142] A hidden user flow interface that may be attached to the garment is shown in FIG. The hidden user flow interface 2201 is approximately 1 cm to 2 cm in diameter. It is made of a thin-walled tube structure with a width of 5 cm and is made of fiber, silicone, and plastic. The hidden user flow interface 220 may be made of any soft material. 1 may have a nozzle 2203 for delivering the air curtain to the user. The user flow interface 2201 is hidden inside a shirt or blouse, etc. and may be designed to be installed. Hidden User Flow Interface The device may be camouflaged or embedded in clothing. The Flow Interface 2201 is an adhesive, mechanical chip that fits under the shirt collar The garment may be held in place by a visor or sewn into the garment. The air delivered to the flow interface 1605 is guided from the flow generator through the air outlet. This can be via a tube 1604, which is hidden under or inside the shirt, worn on a belt attached to an armband or secured to the user in some manner The air curtain 1606 may then be delivered upward toward the user's nose and mouth. Good. The Coanda effect helps to move the flow along the skin and into the user's nose and mouth. In this regard, the air curtain 1606 is configured to flow upward toward the user's nose and mouth. The facial contour may be adapted to follow the curves of the user's face, including the user's neck and chin, as shown.

[0143] The hidden user flow interface 2201 to the air curtain 1606 are shown in Figure 2. 3, may be directed up and away from the user's face. The airflow is not directed toward the user's face so that no air bubbles are generated. Creating a liquid barrier or separation barrier between the inhaled clean air 1605 As the clean air 1605 is directed towards the user, the air curtain 1606 It captures the dirty air 2301 and directs it away from the user. The user then uses the air cart to Only the desired clean air may be drawn toward the end of the fan 1606. In this embodiment, the clean air is added to or introduced into the clean air by an air curtain system. This means that if an odor is detected, the cleaning agent may contain odors, particles, etc. The user may be informed that air is being drawn in. To avoid olfactory fatigue: CAS changes scents periodically to prevent users from becoming desensitized to the same scent. The direction of the air curtain 1606 may be manually adjusted or It may also be permanently set in a particular direction.

[0144] The user flow interface 104 may be in the form of a scarf. 2 shows a scarf 2401 housing the delivery interface. The hat is draped around the user's shoulders and features a user flow interface underneath the collar. Air is delivered to the user in a similar manner. A delivery interface is placed within the scarf 2401. This allows the scarf to remain a fashionable item and is a third As shown in Figure 24, the flow generator 1603 may be attached to the user's arm by an armband. Tube 1604 may carry air 1605 to a user flow interface. The user flow interface may send an air curtain to the user 1606 The interface may be closed-loop semi-molded to fit the contours of the user's body. This allows for easier setup the next time users want to wear it. The material of the user flow interface is also a low temperature TPE (thermoplastic elastomer). As the user wears the scarf, the TPE absorbs the user's body heat. It may mold itself to the contours of the user through use of.

[0145] FIG. 25 shows a user flow interface 104 in the form of a hat 2501. The hat 2501 may be connected to a flow generator 1603 by an air delivery conduit 1605 . There may also be a hole on the brim of the hat to guide the air curtain 1606 down across the user's face. Having the air curtain flow down across the user's face is an advantage over the color implementations mentioned above. It is based on the same principle as the form, but in reverse.

[0146] The user flow interface 104 is shown in FIG. 26 across the upper part of the chest. One or more straps 2601 that can be worn around the waist or anywhere below the waist. In this embodiment, air 1605 from a flow generator 1603 is passed through a shirt. and may escape at the top of the collar to provide air 2606 to the user. The air may simultaneously carry deodorant to reduce body odor.

[0147] FIG. 40A shows a user frame in the form of a hydration backpack 4001. The low interface 104 is shown. 01 delivers water to the user through a water conduit 4003 to a dual interface 4004. A water bottle 4002 may be stored in the hydration (water bottle type) backpack. The air outlet conduit 4007 also supplies air to the dual interface 4004. The hydration backpack may include a flow generator 4005 for delivering air. The box 4001 also includes a heating element for humidifying the clean air delivered by the flow generator 4005. In this regard, the humidifier 4009 may include a water bottle 4002. The water may be drawn in and one or more heating elements within the humidifier may vaporize the water. Boiling water is passed through the purified air, thereby adding humidity to the purified air. In this mode, humidity is also supplied to the system via a separate water wick cartridge. The system can be introduced into the

[0148] As shown in FIG. 40B, the hydration backpack 4001 is carried by a user 4080. The Hydration Backpack 4001 can be carried on the user's back with straps. The 4080 has shoulder straps 4021 and chest straps to secure it to your back The hydration backpack 4001 may include a strap 4023. When worn on the back, air located behind the user is drawn into the flow generator 4005. The dual interface 4004 may be positioned from the user's back to under the user's chin. The position of the dual interface 4004 may be adjustable. For example, the dual interface 4004, along with the water and air delivery conduits, is semi-rigid. The conduit and dual interface may be configured to allow the user to control the air flow when delivering the air. In front of the mouth and nose, and at the user's mouth when the user needs a sip of water It becomes possible to be positioned.

[0149] The dual interface 4004 is connected to a water bottle 4002 as shown in FIG. The present invention includes a delivery mechanism for delivering both water from the flow generator 4005 and clean air from the flow generator 4005. In this regard, the air delivery conduit 4007 and the water conduit 4003 may be dual-in. The dual interface 4004 may be coupled together. 4004, from which the user can sip water from the water bottle 4002 via the water conduit 4003. The dual interface may also include a mouthpiece 4043 that allows the user to The purified air received through the air delivery conduit 4007 is directed as an air curtain across the face of the It may also include air nozzles 4047 for directing air. In some embodiments, head tracking or face tracking An optical system may be included within the system to locate the user's nose / mouth. When the tracking system tracks the user's nose / mouth, the mechanical actuator Adjustments are made to the air nozzle 4047 to target the flow at the user's nose / mouth area. This is also fine.

[0150] The user interface may take the form of a nose clip 4100, as shown in FIG. The nose clip may include two clips configured to fit over the nostrils of a user. The rigid ring 4110 may be configured to engage with the user's nostrils. Both may form a seal, preventing air from flowing around the rigid ring and into or out of the user's nose. The rigid ring 4110 may prevent the clean air nozzle 4120 and the dirty air from leaking. Equipped with dye filter 4130 and / or heat and moisture exchange (HMX0) filter for breathing comfort The clean air nozzle may direct the clean air provided from the flow generator into the user's nasal cavity. The contamination filter allows the user to draw in air from outside the system and The contaminant filter 4130 may also allow exhaled air to exit the system. Blocking contamination or other airborne particles from entering the user's nostrils when the user inhales It is also possible.

[0151] The nose clip 4100 includes a connecting tube 4160 for connecting the nose clip to a conduit 4160. The tube 4140 may include a conduit 4160 that may deliver clean air from the flow generator. Connector 4150 is used to join connecting tube 4140 to conduit 4160. The nose clip 4100 and connecting tube 4140 are made of a lightweight, low density, transparent material. For example, the nose clip 4100 and the connecting tube 4140 may be manufactured from The inertia and momentum of the device when the user is moving, such as when the user is exercising It may also be manufactured from a lightweight plastic material which may assist in reducing The conduit is also rigid enough to retain its shape but move with the user's body movements. The nose clip 4100 and the connecting tube may be made of a material that is soft enough to be attached to the nose clip 4100. The tube 4140 may be separable, whereby any piece can be replaced and / or In another embodiment, the connector 4150, the connecting tube 414, 0, nose clip 4100, rigid ring 4110, nozzle 412, and filter 413 0 is a consumable item that is intended to be replenished and replaced.

[0152] The user interface may be in the form of a mouth guard, as shown in FIG. The mouthguard comprises a mouthpiece 4210, a bottom mouthpiece 4220, and a top The filter 4230 is located between the top mouthpiece and the bottom mouthpiece. The top mouthpiece may be held between the user's upper teeth, lips, and gums. The bottom mouthpiece may be held between the user's lower teeth, lips and gums. Filter 4230 may be any type of filter, such as an air pollution filter. In one embodiment, the filter 4230 avoids contact with the patient and The device is not positioned in the patient's mouth to avoid contamination by particles trapped in the mouth. The filter 4230 is removable and can be refilled and replaced. Mouthguards are consumable items intended to protect the mouth when the user breathes through the mouth. It can provide contamination protection, for example during periods of exertion (e.g., exercise, etc.) Users may tend to breathe through their mouths. The filters in the mouthguards may help prevent this. may protect the user from contamination and / or other airborne bacteria for several In one embodiment, the mouthguard may further provide protection against contamination and / or other airborne bacteria. It may also be used in conjunction with other interfaces to provide oral protection.

[0153] The user flow interface 104 may be in the form of a sports band. As shown in FIGS. 43A and 43B, the sport band 4301 is attached to the user's head 4320. The rear of the Sport Band 4301 contains a flow generator, a humidifier, and a To position the battery and other blower components within the band of the Sport Band 4301 In some embodiments, the air conduit may be connected to an external blower. The sports band 4301 can be connected, which makes the blower component a sports The air nozzle at the front of the Sport Band 4301 can be removed from the band. 4303 may be positioned on the user's ear. 4322. In this regard, the housing 430 The weight of the 5 may pull the sport band downward on the user's ear 4322, The nozzle 4303 is raised away from the user's face and in front of the user's mouth and / or nose. It will be possible to do this.

[0154] The user flow interface 104 may be in the form of a sliding mask. As shown in FIG. 44, the sliding mask 4400 has a movable front plate 4410. The movable front plate 4410 may be configured to move in a direction as shown by arrow 4420. , even when moved to the side of the mask to create an opening for the user's mouth and / or nose. Such an opening may be convenient when the user wants to eat or talk. The support plate 4410 may be moved manually by hand or automatically using an actuator. The sliding mask 4400 includes a passive filter and a In some embodiments, the sliding mask receives the flow from the flow generator. The device may include a nozzle to seek out clean air to be pumped through the device.

[0155] Regarding interfaces suitable for the entertainment field, The interface (e.g., entertainment interface) is removed from the head and face. Most entertainment devices and consoles require a controller. The user flow interface can be embedded in a controller. , and additional sensory elements may be added to it. Also, the user flow interface The gas 104 may be a glove 2701. Air 2702 may be released from the glove 2701. The air may contain scents and small particles as described above. The scents and small particles may , may be dispensed from a built-in odor cartridge within the glove.

[0156] The entertainment interface may also be in the form of clothing. As shown in FIG. 28, the air interface includes collars 2801 and 2802, goggles 2804, shirt 2803, and mask 2805. In some embodiments, Air is directed upwards through collars 2801 and 2802 and downwards through visor 2804. The entertainment interface allows the system to embrace the user. , triggering other sensory effects such as warming or cooling the user, and making the user wet In some embodiments, the entertainment interface may include It may be attached to another user or to an inanimate object such as a chair, desk, bed, etc. In the embodiment, the entertainment device may be worn by the user on the individual's left side. When triggered, the entertainment device delivers air or another sensory effect to an individual. In the direction of the arrow, the user may blow out a message, resulting in excitement felt by both the user and the individual. Similarly, if an entertainment device is attached to an object, such as a chair, In some cases, air or other sensory effects may be provided to two or more individuals positioned.

[0157] The user flow interface 104 may be configured as a mock e-cigarette. In this regard, mock e-cigarettes may mimic the appearance and behavior of real e-cigarettes. For example, a passive filter and / or flow generator may be installed in a mock e-cigarette. When another user inhales with a mock e-cigarette, instead of delivering smoke The mock e-cigarette can deliver purified air from a flow generator.

[0158] The user flow interface may include a nozzle for dispensing air. These nozzles may include two air outputs, as shown in FIG. The nozzle dispensing design is shown, which dispensings the entrained dirty air drawn in by the user. In this system, the first nozzle is a high-pressure nozzle that generates an air curtain 2902. The air curtain may emit a laminar flow. The air curtain may entrain dirty air 2901 and The laminar airflow removes dirty air from pockets of air that the user may inhale. generated by forcing flow through a laminarizing barrier such as a filter 2904 A second nozzle behind the first nozzle can be used to deliver a slower flow of liquid that the user may inhale. As the laminar flow removes all dirty air from in front of the user, The low velocity air is free of unwanted particles. Stops the entrainment of low velocity air into the air curtain. To prevent this, a small physical barrier may be placed between the two outlets.

[0159] 4.6 Other Notes A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material which is subject to copyright protection. The owner agrees to abide by the Patent and Trademark Office Patent Facilitation Act and the Patent and Trademark Office ... Facilitation Act and the Patent and Trademark Office Patent Facilitation Act. If it appears in the file or record, I have no objection, but otherwise Whatever and all copyrights reserved.

[0160] Unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, and when a range of values ​​is provided, the Between the upper and lower limits, to the nearest tenth of the lower limit, each intervening value and any value within the stated range It is to be understood that any other stated or intervening values ​​are within the scope of the present technology. The upper and lower limits of these intervening ranges, which may be independently included within the intervening ranges, also are not to be construed as limiting the scope of the invention as claimed. Any specifically excluded limitations within the scope are included within the scope of the present technology. When the stated range includes one or both of the limits, either one of those included limits is included. Ranges excluding either or both are also encompassed by the present technology.

[0161] Further, one or more values ​​may be specified herein as being implemented as part of the present technology. that, where applicable, such values ​​may be approximated unless otherwise specified; and such values ​​shall be consistent with any applicable law to the extent that practical technical implementation permits or requires it. It should be understood that up to several significant digits may be utilized.

[0162] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein are defined by their respective It has the same meaning as commonly understood by a person skilled in the art to which the technology belongs. Any methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein may also be used in the practice or testing of the present technology. Although a limited number of representative methods and materials can be used in the study, It is written.

[0163] Where a particular material is identified as being preferably used to construct a component, In such cases, obvious alternative materials with similar properties may be used instead. Unless otherwise specified, any and all components described herein are manufactured by It should be understood that the following may be used interchangeably and, as such, together or separately: It may be manufactured.

[0164] As used in this specification and the appended claims, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, Please note that the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" include their plural equivalents. Must be.

[0165] All publications mentioned in this specification are incorporated by reference in their entirety for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to be limiting unless otherwise specified. The materials referred to herein are incorporated by reference to disclose and describe the same. The publications are provided solely for their disclosure prior to the filing date of the present application. Nothing contained herein is intended to entitle the present technology to antedate such publication by virtue of prior invention. It should not be construed as an admission that the information contained herein is accurate, complete, or up to date. This may differ from the actual publication date that may need to be acknowledged.

[0166] Further, in interpreting the disclosure, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest reasonable manner consistent with the context. In particular, the words "comprise" and "com" "Prising" refers to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner. should be interpreted as if the referenced element, component, or step were not present. Other elements, components or configurations not expressly mentioned It is suggested that it is combined with an element or step.

[0167] The headings used in the Detailed Description are included solely for the reader's ease of reference. to limit subject matter found throughout the disclosure or claims. The headings should not be used in interpreting the scope or limitations of a claim. should not be used.

[0168] Although the technology herein has been described with reference to specific embodiments, it should be understood that these embodiments It should be understood as merely illustrative of the principles and applications of the present technology. In the specification, the terms and symbols may imply specific details that are not required to practice the present technology. For example, the terms "first" and "second" may be used, but unless otherwise specified. Insofar as they are not intended to dictate any order, but to distinguish between singular elements, Further, the process steps in the methodology may be described sequentially or in sequential order. may be illustrated, but such ordering is not required. may be modified and / or aspects thereof may be performed in parallel or synchronously. They will realize that

[0169] It is therefore to be understood that numerous modifications may be made to the exemplary embodiment and other arrangements. It should be understood that various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present technology. .

Claims

1. 1. A personal portable breathing apparatus for providing purified air to a user, comprising: a flow generator, the flow generator configured to generate a flow of filtered or conditioned air; a flow generator comprising: a personal stereoscopic respiratory interface coupled to the flow generator, A breathing interface is provided with an outlet for the flow generator, the personal three-dimensional breathing interface a personal stand, the personal seat having a face configured to direct airflow within a peripheral respiratory vicinity of a user; An apparatus comprising a somatic respiratory interface.

2. The air inlet to the flow generator is a filter through which air is drawn.

10. The air conditioner of claim 1, further comprising a filter configured to remove particles from the air. Device.

3. The filter removes volatile gases and odors from the air drawn through the air inlet. The apparatus of claim 2 , configured to:

4. The filter removes bacteria and viruses from the air drawn through the air inlet. The device according to any one of claims 2 to 3, adapted for removing

5. The filter may be a HEPA filter, an electret filter, an ionizer purifier, One or more of the following: thermodynamic germicidal filter, active carbon filter, and catalytic oxidation filter The device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, comprising:

6. The personal three-dimensional breathing interface directs the induced air flow to an air curtain. and configured to generate a circumferential suction channel to separate the ambient breathing area of ​​the user from unpurified ambient air.

6. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a set of distributed air outlets.

7. The personal three-dimensional respiratory interface is configured to configured to create an air shield to separate the directed air flow from uncleaned ambient air. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising a set of air outlets. Device.

8. 8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the further set of air outlets comprises laminarizing nozzles.

9. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the laminarizing nozzle comprises a honeycomb structure.

10. An additional set of air outlets generating one or more air curtains to irrigate the user. an additional set of air outlets for separating the ambient breathing zone from unpurified ambient air; The apparatus of any one of claims 1 to 9 further comprising:

11. 1 to 5, wherein the personal three-dimensional respiratory interface comprises a fashion accessory.

11. The apparatus according to any one of claims 10 to 19.

12. The device of claim 11 , wherein the fashion accessory comprises a scarf.

13. The device of claim 11 , wherein the fashion accessory comprises a shirt.

14. The device of claim 11 , wherein the fashion accessory comprises a shirt collar.

15. 12. The fashion accessory of claim 11, wherein the fashion accessory comprises glasses, a visor, or goggles. The apparatus described in

16. The apparatus of claim 11 , wherein the fashion accessory comprises a necklace.

17. The necklace may have a plurality of apertures along a length of the necklace for directing the air flow. The device of claim 16, further comprising an outlet port.

18. The apparatus of claim 11 , wherein the fashion accessory comprises a hat.

19. the brim of the hat is provided with one or more air outlets coupled to the flow generator.

20. The apparatus of claim 18.

20. 11. The personal three-dimensional respiratory interface of claim 1, wherein the personal three-dimensional respiratory interface comprises a headset.

13. The apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims.

21. The personal three-dimensional respiratory interface comprises a headset boom.

11. The apparatus according to any one of claims 10 to 19.

22. The personal three-dimensional respiratory interface includes an undercollar flexible attachment. The device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, comprising a

23. The personal portable breathing apparatus includes a hydration backpack. Item 11. The device according to any one of items 1 to 10.

24. 11. The personal portable breathing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a nose clip. The apparatus described in

25. A method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the personal portable breathing apparatus is provided with a mouth guard. The apparatus described.

26. 11. The personal portable breathing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the personal portable breathing apparatus comprises a sport band. The apparatus described in

27. 11. The method according to claim 1, wherein the personal portable breathing apparatus comprises a sliding mask. Item 1. The device described in item 1.

28. The device according to any one of claims 1 to 17 and 23 to 27, wherein the device is wearable. Device.

29. the personal three-dimensional respiratory interface comprises a positionable gooseneck tube; The apparatus of claim 1 .

30. The personal three-dimensional respiratory interface comprises a wristband and / or a glove.

2. The apparatus of claim 1.

31. Claims 1 to 10, 12 and 16, in which purified air is provided to the user without a face-contacting device An apparatus according to any one of claims 20 to 23 and 26.

32. The clean air is provided to the user without a head contact device according to claims 1 to 6, 8, 12 and 1.

24. The apparatus according to any one of claims 7 to 23.

33. The flow generator comprises a pre-blower filter, a blower, and a post-blower filter. The device according to any one of claims 1 to 32,

34. 34. The apparatus of claim 33, wherein the blower comprises a motor and an impeller.

35. 34. The flow generator according to claim 1, wherein the flow generator comprises a motor and an impeller. The apparatus described in

36. The flow generator is configured for battery operation, and the flow generator is battery-powered.

36. The apparatus of claim 35, further comprising a source.

37. The flow generator of any one of claims 1 to 36, wherein the flow generator comprises a multi-stage blower. Device.

38. 38. The method of claim 37, wherein the flow generator comprises multiple impellers in a parallel flow configuration. Device.

39. 38. The method of claim 37, wherein the flow generator comprises multiple impellers in a serial flow configuration. Device.

40. the rotor of the blower comprises a centrifugal stage and one or more axial stages; Item 39. The device according to any one of items 37 to 38.

41. A controller and an aroma dispenser, the controller being an entertainment device. in response to a trigger signal, the aroma dispenser emits an aroma into the induced air stream. A controller and an aroma display configured to selectively activate the release of aroma.

41. The apparatus of any one of claims 1 to 40, further comprising a penser.

42. The controller includes a communication interface for receiving the entertainment trigger signal.

42. The apparatus of claim 41 comprising an interface.

43. The communication interface wirelessly communicates with the entertainment console.

43. The apparatus of claim 42 adapted to receive a retention signal.

44. The aroma dispenser receives a replaceable aroma cartridge containing an aroma. Apparatus according to any one of claims 41 to 43, adapted to:

45. The device releases different aromas in response to different entertainment trigger signals.

45. Apparatus according to any one of claims 41 to 44, configured to:

46. The aroma according to any one of claims 41 to 44, wherein the aroma comprises odor particles and / or taste particles. The apparatus described.

47. a controller configured to configure operation of one or more contamination filters of the apparatus; Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 46 further comprising:

48. The controller further comprises one or more air quality sensors coupled to the controller. a controller for controlling operation of the one or more contaminant filters in response to signals from the one or more air quality sensors; 48. The apparatus of claim 47, configured to set

49. The controller detects a location of the device and controls the device based on the detected location. and a position sensor configured to set the operation of the one or more contaminant filters. The apparatus according to any one of claims 47 to 48.

50. The controller includes a communication interface, and the controller detects external weather conditions. or requesting and receiving pollution data and based on the received external weather or pollution data 50. The method of claim 47, further comprising the step of: configuring the operation of the one or more contamination filters; 13. The device according to any one of claims 1 to 12.

51. one or more user sensors configured to detect physiological data of the user; a controller coupled to the one or more sensors, the controller responding to signals from the one or more sensors 51. The method of claim 1, further comprising: configuring operation of the device based on the Item 1. The device described in item 1.

52. The controller controls the aroma dispensing of the device based on the detected physiological data. and configured to generate an entertainment trigger signal for operation of the sensor.

52. The apparatus of claim 51 .

53. The physiological data includes heart rate data, sweat data, temperature data, breath flow data, O ２ saturation data and the one or more user sensors include a heart rate sensor One or more of the following sensors are included: sensor, humidity sensor, thermistor, flow sensor, and oxygen concentration meter.

53. Apparatus according to any one of claims 51 to 52, comprising:

54. a controller for communicating said physiological data to an entertainment console; Apparatus according to any one of claims 52 to 53, including a communications interface.

55. and a controller configured to control operation of the flow generator.

55. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 54.

56. A communication device for transmitting and receiving data using an external programmable mobile processing device. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 55, further comprising a trust interface. 。

57. a controller of the apparatus for controlling the device to introduce droplets into the induced air stream; 57. The method of claim 1, further comprising controlling the droplet generator to inject droplets.

13. The apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims.

58. The controller injects the droplets in response to an entertainment signal.

57. The apparatus described in 57.

59. The controller controls the entertainment device from an external entertainment console.

59. The apparatus of claim 58 for receiving a signal.

60. 60. An apparatus according to any one of claims 57 to 59, wherein the droplet is liquid water.

61. The device further comprises at least one heating or cooling element, and the controller of the device controls the heating or cooling element. Varying the temperature of the induced air flow by setting the operation of a heating or cooling element.

61. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 60, configured to

62. wherein the controller varies the temperature in response to an entertainment signal. Item 62. The apparatus described in item 61.

63. The controller controls the entertainment device from an external entertainment console.

63. The apparatus of claim 62 for receiving a signal.

64. The personal three-dimensional breathing interface is configured to detect an orientation and / or detect a wind direction. and a controller of the device that receives signals from the sensors. Any of claims 1 to 63, configured to adjust operation of the device based on 13. The apparatus described in claim 1.

65. The one or more sensors may be an anemometer for detecting wind or a personal stereoscopic breathing interface.

65. The device of claim 64, including an accelerometer for detecting orientation.

66. A controller of the device controls the detected wind and / or the personal breathing interface. and configured to control a change in operation of the flow generator based on an orientation of the face.

66. An apparatus according to any one of claims 64 to 65.

67. 67. The method of claim 66, wherein the change in motion includes one of a change in flow direction and a change in flow velocity. The apparatus described in

68. A processor in the controller determines an optimal air nozzle orientation as a function of the detected oncoming wind.

68. The apparatus of claim 67, configured to measure and / or determine air flow rate.

69. 69. The method of claim 1, wherein the flow generator has a width of less than 10 mm. Equipment.

70. It was a personal entertainment breathing device that provided the user with air containing sensory particles. hand, a flow generator configured to generate a flow of air; a personal stereoscopic breathing interface coupled to the flow generator, The inhalation interface includes an outlet for the flow generator, and the personal three-dimensional respiratory interface a personal ventilator configured to direct the airflow within a peripheral respiratory vicinity of a user; A three-dimensional respiratory interface; A controller; A sensory particle dispenser is provided, The controller controls the induced air in response to an entertainment trigger signal. to selectively activate the release of sensory particles from said sensory particle dispenser into the stream of The device being configured.

71. The controller is a communication interface for an entertainment console.

71. The apparatus of claim 70, further comprising a communications interface couplable with said device.

72. The communication interface includes a wireless communication interface and the trigger signal 72. The method of claim 71, wherein the signal comprises a wireless signal received from the entertainment console. The equipment.

73. The entertainment trigger signal is a signal that is input to a video game device of an entertainment console. Any of claims 70 to 72, wherein the event is synchronized with either a game event or a video event.

13. The apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 12.

74. 74. The sensory particle dispenser of claim 70, wherein the sensory particle dispenser comprises an aroma dispenser.

13. The apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims.

75. 75. The sensory particle dispenser according to claim 70, wherein the sensory particle dispenser comprises a droplet dispenser.

13. The device according to any one of claims 1 to 12.

76. The sensory particle dispenser may include replaceable aroma cartridges and / or droplet cartridges. Apparatus according to any one of claims 70 to 75, adapted to receive a ridge. 。

77. The controller controls different sensory grains in response to different entertainment trigger signals. and controlling the sensory particle dispenser to release the particles.

77. The device according to any one of claims 70 to 76.

78. The controller adjusts the flow rate of the flow generator in response to an entertainment signal. The method according to any one of claims 70 to 77, further configured to control the change in Equipment.

79. and one or more user sensors configured to detect physiological data of the user. and wherein the controller controls the operation of the device based on signals from the one or more sensors.

79. Apparatus according to any one of claims 70 to 78, configured to set

80. The controller controls the sensory particle detector of the device based on the detected physiological data. and configured to generate an entertainment trigger signal for operation of the dispenser.

80. The apparatus of claim 79.

81. The physiological data includes heart rate data, sweat data, temperature data, breath flow data, O ２ saturation data, and the one or more user sensors include a heart rate sensor , a humidity sensor, a thermistor, a flow sensor, and an oxygen concentration meter. The apparatus according to any one of claims 79 to 80,

82. The controller communicates the physiological data to an entertainment console. The apparatus according to any one of claims 70 to 81, configured as follows.

83. a heating element, and the controller is responsive to an entertainment signal to configured to control the heating element to set a temperature of the induced air flow. The apparatus according to any one of claims 70 to 82,

84. The entertainment signal is transmitted from an entertainment console to the controller.

84. The apparatus of claim 83, wherein the signal is received by

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