System and method for operating a device to dispense a volatile composition in an area

By employing sensors to determine awareness patterns and adjusting operation modes based on long-term trends, the system addresses the issue of reduced noticeability and longevity in conventional dispensers, optimizing volatile composition delivery and reducing replenishment frequency.

WO2026136607A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-06-25PROCTER & GAMBLE CO
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Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
PROCTER & GAMBLE CO
Filing Date
2025-12-18
Publication Date
2026-06-25

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Technical Problem

Conventional volatile composition dispensers operate in a constant manual mode, leading to reduced noticeability and longevity of the volatile composition, necessitating frequent replenishment, as they do not effectively account for subject occupancy or awareness patterns.

Method used

A method and system that utilize sensors to determine awareness patterns, predicting future low awareness periods and adjusting the dispenser's operation to automatic mode during these periods, enhancing longevity and noticeability by optimizing volatile composition delivery based on long-term trends and machine learning algorithms.

Benefits of technology

The system enhances consumer noticeability and reduces the frequency of replenishment by accurately predicting subject awareness patterns, ensuring efficient and prolonged volatile composition delivery.

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Abstract

A method may be presented that may include receiving first data from a sensor in an area and determining an awareness pattern in the area based on the first data. The awareness pattern may include low awareness periods and high awareness periods. A value of a characteristic of the first data or the awareness pattern may be determined. When the value of the characteristic is not within the predetermined value range, the method may include transmitting a first signal to the device to operate in a manual mode. When the value of the characteristic is within the predetermined value range, the method may include determining a predicted future low awareness period and transmitting a second signal to the device such that the device operates in an automatic mode during the predicted future low awareness period. A system may also be provided that performs the method.
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