AN IN-VEHICLE FRAGRANCE SYSTEM
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- TR · TR
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- TÜRKİYENİN OTOMOBİLİ GİRİŞİM GRUBU SANAYİ & TİCARET ANONİM ŞİRKETİ
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-22
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Abstract
Description
1 TARIFF AN IN-VEHICLE FRAGRANCE SYSTEM Technical Area 5 This invention allows the driver to control the scent through a scent module located on the vehicle. vehicle computer and / or driver's mobile device located inside the vehicle A system that enables the selected scent to be released into the vehicle interior via the application. It is related to. 10 Previous Technique While vehicles are in motion, there are unpleasant odors such as exhaust fumes, industrial fumes, and garbage in the surrounding environment. Odors entering the cabin create an undesirable environment inside, and the vehicle 15 The comfort of the driver and passengers inside may be compromised. It is disturbing. inside the vehicle to minimize the impact of odors on the driver and passengers as much as possible. air fresheners that are attached to the ventilation ducts from the outside or hung on the rearview mirror They are used. However, these scents lose their effectiveness after a while. This Therefore, it does not offer long-term use. On the other hand, the same scent effect lasts for 20 years. It continues until it passes, and the driver changes the smell to avoid the odor. They either wait for the effect to wear off or replace it with a new one before the scent completely disappears. This Therefore, nowadays, personal scent selection is allowed inside the vehicle. will provide and release the desired scent into the indoor environment depending on the scent change. Solutions that will provide this are needed. 25 Korean patent KR20090039044A, which falls under the prior art. the document suggests that tourists experience the unique scents of the region they are traveling to. This refers to a system that will be installed inside the vehicle. The system will be part of the vehicle's... When matched with the GPS location information of a specific tourist destination, 30 unique features of that area It offers a system that sprays an air freshener containing a specific scent. The system uses an odor measurement device. 2 It includes a sensor and a unit that controls the spray amount, so that as the vehicle approaches... The odor intensity increases. The system also continuously updates the coordinate values received from the GPS. It takes this information and matches it with local data to determine the necessary scent code, and It sprays air freshener accordingly. The system measures the intensity of the scent indoors. It includes a sensor and the odor level remains until a predetermined standard concentration value is reached. It continues to spray. The method begins with coordinate values obtained from GPS, this Values are converted into location information, and if they are within the local information stored in memory If there is a scent code, the type and amount of scent are determined and sprayed. This process involves the air. This process is repeated until the odor concentration inside reaches the predetermined value. Thus, Even though tourists are on the road, they can have a real olfactory experience at the tourist attractions. They get the chance to experience the atmosphere more effectively. Brief Description of the Invention The aim of this invention is to deliver scents via a scent module mounted on the vehicle to 15 Depending on the driver's preference, the vehicle's computer and / or The scent selected on the driver's mobile device application enters the vehicle. The goal is to create a system that enables this. Another purpose of the invention is to allow companies to combine fragrances for advertising purposes. by being detected and transmitted into the vehicle cabin via the scent module, and the vehicle advertisement on the screen and / or the screen of the vehicle user's mobile device The goal is to create a system that makes it visible. Another purpose of the invention is to eliminate odors to which the driver is allergic inside the vehicle. The goal is to create a system where its distribution is prevented. Another purpose of the invention is to deliver scents used for advertising purposes inside the vehicle. After being given, the fragrance content can be used in the vehicle and / or at the vehicle user's request. The goal is to create a system that enables recording on a mobile device. 30 3 Detailed Description of the Invention The purpose of this invention was to create a "Vehicle Interior Fragrance System". The "System" is shown in the attached figure; this figure is 5. Figure 1 shows a schematic view of an in-vehicle fragrance system, which is the subject of this invention. The parts shown in the figure are individually numbered, and the corresponding numbers correspond to these numbers. given below. 10 1. System 2. Electronic device 3. Scent module 4. Application 15 5. Vehicle control unit The desired scent is automatically released into the vehicle, preferably triggered by the driver. an inventive system that enables the presentation of the subject matter (1), -configured to run at least one application on it, inside the vehicle a vehicle computer and / or a mobile device belonging to the vehicle user located 20 at least one electronic device that can be controlled by the vehicle user (2), - located inside the vehicle, preferably through the ventilation ducts in the vehicle cabin. structured to emit an odor, with at least one trigger and the trigger itself It has a fragrance reservoir that releases scent into the cabinet when activated. at least one odor module (3), 25 - carried out on electronic device (2), the vehicle user's giving scent to the vehicle at least one configured to provide an interface to enable it to request application (4) and -located inside the vehicle, via any communication protocol electronic device (2) and application (4) performed on electronic device (2) 30 4 to communicate, the vehicle user through communication established with the application (4) To request that the vehicle be scented, contact the scent module (3), which is established to activate the trigger located in the odor module (3) via communication and at least one configured to release fragrance from the fragrance reservoir into the cabinet The vehicle control unit (5) includes. 5 In the system that is the subject of the invention, the electronic device (1) has at least one (2) sound input. microphone, speakers providing sound output, and buttons and / or touchscreen. a mobile cell phone, smartphone that has at least one input unit in the form of It is a device in the form of a tablet computer and / or vehicle computer. Electronic device (2) 10 Communication with the vehicle control unit (5) via any communication protocol It is structured to establish and exchange data. Electronic The device (2) enables the vehicle users to release scent into the vehicle cabin. at least one application (4) that enables them to manage the odor module (3) It is structured to carry out. 15 The invention concerns the scent module (3) and the vehicle control unit (5) located in the system (1). to communicate, exchange data and use tools through the application (4) It activates when triggered by the user, releasing a scent inside the vehicle. It is configured accordingly. The scent module (3) is replaced and there are 20 different scent modules in the vehicle. at least one detachable fragrance that allows for the release of scents. The scent escapes from the reservoir and the scent chamber towards the ventilation duct. It contains at least one trigger that enables its spraying. The trigger is scent. It can be located on the reservoir as well as in a fixed position on the odor module (3). It can be found. Control via the trigger vehicle control unit (5) 25 It is designed to release fragrance from a fragrance reservoir inside the vehicle. In the preferred application of the invention, the odor module (3) is located in the vehicle ventilation duct. While it is permanently located, the fragrance reservoir inside is detachable. In the preferred application, the reservoir is replaced inside the vehicle's glove compartment. 30 The scent module (3) can also be used to give the vehicle a scent by creating a mixture. It contains a large number of fragrance compartments. This allows the driver to adjust their preferences accordingly. Depending on the selection, multiple scent reservoirs can be placed inside the vehicle as a trigger. The mixture gives off a scent. Another preferred application of the invention is the scent module (3) in a modular structure of 5 It can be retrofitted to the vehicle. This means it is installed in the vehicle without being manufactured at the time of purchase. It can be attached to the desired location later. The application (4) in the system (1) is on the electronic device (2) It is being implemented and a 10-point plan is in place to allow users to add scent to the vehicle. It is structured to provide an interface. The application in question is (4) tool The electronic device (2) on the vehicle is requested by the user to be scented to communicate with the control unit (5) and ensure that the scent is released into the vehicle It is structured accordingly. The vehicle control unit (1) in the system that is the subject of the invention (5) inside the vehicle any communication that is positioned and is within the known state of the art. by using the way to communicate with the electronic device (2) and the electronic device (2) to exchange data with the application (4) is being configured. Vehicle control unit (5) vehicle user application (4) 20 (4) via the interface to implement the instruction to release the scent into the vehicle by giving it, activate the scent module (3) trigger and in the scent reservoir It is configured to spray the scent contained within into the vehicle. thanks to the scent module (3) in the vehicle, the vehicle user’s electronic device (2) It sprays fragrance inside the vehicle upon instruction. The invention is preferred under Article 25. In the implemented application, the vehicle control unit (5) has a scent module (3) from a scent module (5) Vehicle climate control if the reservoir is removed and / or fragrance is added to the vehicle. by triggering the unit, clean air is transmitted through the ventilation ducts where the odor is conveyed. It is structured to allow passage. Thus, the newly installed fragrance the scent related to the reservoir or any other scent to be given to the vehicle on the first trigger 30 This makes it more effective. 6 In the preferred application of the invention, the vehicle control unit (5) is an electronic device. (2) by using the personal information of the vehicle user it obtains, it advertises inside the vehicle. to provide the intended scents and to provide information about the scent being given. electronic device (2) to do via screen and / or speaker 5 It is configured. The vehicle control unit (5) receives location information from the vehicle. depending on the location information of the advertiser, passing through a location close to it. In this case, the scent of the advertising company is emitted into the vehicle via the scent module (3). and / or is configured to enable the transmission of the combination. Vehicle The control unit (5) also has more than one scent selected by the vehicle user. Activating triggers when necessary, created with multiple scent reservoirs. and is configured to deliver it inside the vehicle. This way, both fragrance for advertising purposes and also depending on the vehicle user's choice. Combinations can be created. The vehicle control unit (5) also the vehicle Electronic device 15 for the user to record the scent content provided for advertising purposes. (2) to make a request through the interface and if the request is accepted, the scent to ensure that the information is recorded in the electronic device (2) It is being configured. On the other hand, the vehicle control unit (5) transmits advertising messages. If the smell information is recorded in the electronic device (2), the vehicle user 20 to enable the definition of benefits in the form of gift coupons It is configured. Also, the vehicle control unit (5) is configured via application (4). to prevent the scents specified or selected by the user from being released into the vehicle It is being structured. In the system that is the subject of the invention, (1) the odor module (3) the vehicle climate control unit 25 They are manufactured together with the vehicle and are mounted in the ventilation ducts, eliminating odors. The container can be changed via the vehicle's glove compartment or drawer. The scent module (3) can contain a single scent reservoir or multiple scents. It can have a reservoir. This allows for the addition of a mixed fragrance into the vehicle. It is possible to provide 30 scents to the vehicle thanks to the scent module (3). Fragrances used by companies for advertising purposes also take into account the personal information of the vehicle user. 7 It can be sprayed or applied by hand, or the driver may indicate that they have an allergy to it. The release of odors into the vehicle can be prevented. The vehicle user can control this with the vehicle's computer or... application (4) that runs on the electronic device (2) which can be a mobile phone He requests that the vehicle be scented via the vehicle control unit (5) scent By activating the scent reservoirs located in module (3) with the trigger, 5 scents are released into the vehicle cabin. It provides a scent. On the other hand, adding a scent to the vehicle... then the scent reservoir is replaced or a different scent is added to the vehicle If requested, the vehicle control unit (5) can clean the vehicle's ventilation ducts. It cleans the air. This makes the new scent to be given to the vehicle more effective. This is ensured. 10 Around these basic concepts, the subject of the invention is “An In-Vehicle Scent Distribution System (1)” It is possible to develop a wide variety of applications related to this, and the invention is presented here. It cannot be limited to the examples given; it is essentially as stated in the claims.
Claims
8 REQUESTS 1. The desired scent inside the vehicle, preferably triggered by the driver. enables it to be given automatically -5 inside the vehicle, configured to run at least one application on it. a vehicle computer and / or a mobile device belonging to the vehicle user at least one electronic device that can be controlled by the vehicle user (2), -odor inside the vehicle, entering the vehicle cabin through ventilation ducts configured to give, at least, a trigger and the trigger's action It has a fragrance reservoir that allows the cabinet to be sprayed with fragrance, at least 10 a small odor module (3), - carried out on electronic device (2), the vehicle user's giving scent to the vehicle at least one configured to provide an interface to enable it to request application (4) and -located inside the vehicle, via any communication protocol 15 electronic device (2) and application (4) carried out on electronic device (2) to communicate, the vehicle user through communication established with the application (4) To request that the vehicle be scented, contact the scent module (3), which is established to activate the trigger located in the odor module (3) via communication and at least one 20-inch sensor configured to release fragrance from the fragrance reservoir into the cabinet. a system characterized by the vehicle control unit (5) (1).
2. At least one microphone for receiving audio input, speakers for providing audio output, and buttons. mobile phones that have at least one input unit, such as a touchscreen. a device in the form of a phone, smartphone, tablet computer and / or car computer 25 a system as in Claim 1 characterized by an electronic device (2) (1).
3. With the vehicle control unit (5) via any communication protocol. electronic devices structured for communication and data exchange A system (1) as in Claim 1 or 2, characterized by device (2). 30 9 4. To enable vehicle users to release fragrance into the vehicle cabin. run at least one application (4) that enables them to manage the odor module (3) The above is characterized by an electronic device (2) structured to be constructed in accordance with the above. a system like any of the requests (1).
5. To communicate with the vehicle control unit (5) and exchange data. and works by triggering the vehicle user through the application (4) inside the vehicle It is characterized by the odor module (3) which is structured to provide odor. a system like any of the above-mentioned requests (1).
6. To allow for replacement and the introduction of different scents inside the vehicle. at least one fragrance container that is detachable and removable, and from the fragrance container at least one that allows the odor to be expelled outwards towards the ventilation duct from the above requests characterized by the trigger containing the odor module (3) a system like any other (1). 15 7. It can be located on the fragrance reservoir or fixed to the fragrance module (3). any of the above requests characterized by a trigger that can also be found a system like one of them (1).
8. Odor inside the vehicle is controlled via the vehicle control unit (5). Characterized by a trigger that releases scent from its reservoir. a system like any of the above requests (1).
9. It is permanently located in the vehicle's ventilation duct and contains a fragrance reservoir of 25. The above is characterized by its detachable odor module (3). a system like any of the requests (1).
10. Multiple fragrances can be used to create a scent mixture in the vehicle. 30 of the above requests characterized by the odor module (3) containing the reservoir a system like any other (1).
11. The electronic device (2) is being run on and users can smell the scent in the vehicle. an application structured to provide an interface that will enable them to deliver the data. A system like any of the above-mentioned demands characterized by (4). (1).
12. The electronic device (2) upon the vehicle user's request to release the scent. to communicate with the vehicle control unit (5) and release the scent into the vehicle The above is characterized by the application (4) structured to provide a system like any of the requests (1).
13. It is located inside the vehicle and is in accordance with the known state of the art. to communicate with electronic devices (2) using any communication method in the area and exchange data with the application (4) via the electronic device (2) The above is characterized by the vehicle control unit (5) which is configured in accordance with the above. a system like any of the requests (1). 15 14. The vehicle user instructs the vehicle to release fragrance via the application (4). By providing the application (4) interface, the scent module (3) trigger to activate and spray the fragrance from the fragrance reservoir into the vehicle 20 characterized by the vehicle control unit (5) configured to provide a system like any of the above requests (1).
15. Removal of an odor container from the odor module (3) and / or adding an odor to the vehicle If this happens, it triggers the vehicle's climate control unit, transmitting the scent. 25 to ensure that clean air passes through the ventilation ducts from the above requirements characterized by the configured vehicle control unit (5) a system like any other (1).
16. Personal information of the vehicle user obtained from the electronic device (2) using and releasing advertising scents inside the vehicle and the given 30 information about the smell is displayed on the electronic device (2) screen and / or speaker 11 characterized by the vehicle control unit (5) configured to do so via a system like any of the above-mentioned requests (1).
17. The scent chosen by the vehicle user has more than one scent. If necessary, activate the triggers and create the reservoir and the vehicle's 5 with the vehicle control unit (5) configured to ensure that it is delivered into it. a system like any of the above characterized demands (1).
18. For the vehicle user to record the scent content provided for advertising purposes. To make a request via the electronic device (2) interface and receive the requested acceptance 10 If done, the smell information should be recorded in the electronic device (2). characterized by the vehicle control unit (5) configured to provide a system like any of the above requests (1).
19. The scents specified or selected by the user via the application (4) are placed in the vehicle 15 characterized by the vehicle control unit (5) configured to prevent its delivery. a system like any of the above-mentioned requests (1).
20. Based on the location information obtained from the vehicle, the advertising company If the vehicle passes near a location with location information, the scent module 20 will be activated inside the vehicle. (3) the scent and / or combination of the company advertising through characterized by the vehicle control unit (5) configured to enable transmission. a system like any of the above-mentioned requests (1).