Abstract: The present embodiment provides an automated system (100) and a method (200) for regulating a release of a fragrance. The automated system (100) includes an input unit (102) and a processing unit (104). The input unit (102) takes a plurality of values as an input from a user. The plurality of values include a date, a day, a time, a number of operating days, an off day, an hours of operation, a start time, a refill days, a peak hour and a sleep hour. The processing unit (104) determines a dispensing frequency of the fragrance on the basis of the plurality of values and regulates the release/spray of the fragrance. The present system (100) and method (200) is user-friendly and operates according to the requirements of the user.
1. An automated system (100) for controlling a release/spray of a fragrance, the system (100) comprising: - an input unit (102) for taking a plurality of values from a user, wherein the plurality of values include a date, a day, a time, a number of operating days, an off day, an hours of operation, a start time, a refill days, a peak hour and a sleep hour; and - a processing unit (104) for determining a dispensing frequency of the fragrance in real-time, wherein the processing unit (104) controls/regulates a nozzle of a dispensing unit, wherein the automated system (100) includes a grace period and a unique identification system.
2. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the date includes the date of switching on the dispensing unit.
3. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the day includes the day of the week of switching on the dispensing unit.
4. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the time includes the time of switching on the dispensing unit.
5. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the number of operating days includes the intended number of days in a week for releasing/spraying the fragrance from the dispensing unit.
6. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the off day includes the days for inactivating the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit.
7. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the hour of operation include the intended number of hours in each day for releasing/spraying the fragrance from the dispensing unit.
8. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the start time is a intended time in each day for switching on the dispensing unit.
9. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the refill days includes the intended life of the refill.
10. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the peak hour includes the time/hour for the hyper-activation of the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit.
11. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sleep hour includes the time/hour for the inactivation of the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit.
12. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the dispensing frequency is the number of times a shot of the fragrance is release/sprayed from the dispensing unit.
13. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the dispensing unit is a fragrance dispenser and a fragrance spray.
14. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the grace period is an extra day in addition to the refill days.
15. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 1 and claim 14, wherein a reminder is sent to the user on the grace period day.
16. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system (100) is automatically switched OFF after the grace period.
17. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the unique identification code is a unique ID/chip that matches with the code on the refill.
18. A method (200) for controlling a release/spray of a fragrance, the method (200) comprising: - inputting a date, a day and a time of switching on a dispensing unit; - inputting a number of operating days for releasing/spraying the fragrance from the dispensing unit; - inputting an off day for inactivating the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit; - inputting an hour of operation for releasing/spraying the fragrance from the dispensing unit; - inputting a start time for releasing/spraying the fragrance from the dispensing unit for the number of operating days; - inputting a refill days for the intended life of a refill; - inputting a peak hour for the hyper-activation of the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit; and - inputting a sleep hour for the inactivation of the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit.
19. The method (200) as claimed in claim 18 further comprises determining a dispensing frequency of the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit.
20. The method (200) as claimed in claim 18 further comprises a grace period and a unique identification system. Description:FIELD OF INVENTION The present embodiment relates to a system and a method for releasing/spraying fragrance, and more particularly relates to an automated system and method for releasing/spraying fragrance in a real-time. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The bad odour in public places such as gym, school and colleges, urinals and restaurants is a major problem. The good odour is essentially required for maintaining the hygiene in the public places. Dispensers and diffusers are used to cover the bad odour by releasing a fragrance of a good odour. Traditionally, fragrances were sprayed manually through a cylindrical bottle. However, the manual spraying has a disadvantages vis-à-vis the user may forget to spray the fragrance leading to an increased time period with the bad odour and therefore, bad hygiene. Currently, many automated systems for releasing fragrances are available in the market. The automated systems include automatic release/spray of a fragrance after a fixed time interval. For example, the time interval is set as thirty minutes and so the fragrance will be released after every thirty minutes irrespective of the requirement of the user. At some particular times, there might be a need to increase/stop the release/spray, however, the dispensing unit will release the fragrance only after every 30 minutes. The current automated systems have a disadvantage that the time interval cannot be defined as per the requirements. Rather, current systems require a fixed time interval for releasing the fragrance i.e., the systems are not user friendly. Recently, the systems for releasing fragrances are developed based on the sensors. These systems will sense the people in the area through a sensor and will control the flow of fragrance. However, these systems will continue to release the fragrance infrequently irrespective of the people in the area. There is no mechanism to entirely inactivate/hyper-activate the fragrance for a fixed number of hours. Therefore, there is a need of an automated system and method for controlling the release of fragrance in real-time. There is also a need of the automated system and method that is user friendly and controls the release of fragrance as per the needs of the user. SUMMARY OF INVENTION In an aspect, an automated system for controlling a release/spray of a fragrance is provided. The automated system includes an input unit and a processing unit for controlling the release/spray of the fragrance from a dispensing unit. The input unit is configured to take a plurality of values from a user. The plurality of values include a date, a day, a time, a number of operating days, an off day, an hours of operation, a start time, a refill days, a peak hour and a sleep hour. The date, the day and the time is the date, the day and the time for switching on the dispensing unit. The number of operating days is the number of days for releasing/spraying the fragrance from the dispensing unit. The off day includes the days for inactivating/stopping the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit. The hour of operation is the number of hours in each day for releasing/spraying the fragrance from the dispensing unit. The start time is an intended time for switching on the dispensing unit every day. The refill day is the intended life of the refill. The peak hour is the time/hour for the hyper-activation of the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit. The sleep hour is the time/hour for the inactivation of the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit. The processing unit determines the dispensing frequency based on the plurality of values. The processing unit determines a time interval between each shot of the fragrance. The processing unit controls a nozzle of the dispensing unit for releasing/spraying the fragrance. The automated system further includes a grace period and the automatic stop option. The dispenser has a smart chip option to operate with specific refill cans only. In another aspect, a method for controlling the release/spray of the fragrance is provided. The method includes: 1) Inputting a date, a day and a time of switching on a dispensing unit. 2) Inputting a number of operating days for releasing/spraying the fragrance from the dispensing unit. 3) Inputting an off day for inactivating the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit. 4) Inputting an hour of operation for releasing/spraying the fragrance from the dispensing unit. 5) Inputting a start time for switching for releasing/spraying the fragrance from the dispensing unit for the number of operating days. 6) Inputting a refill day for the intended life of a refill. 7) Inputting a peak hour for the hyper-activation of the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit. 8) Inputting a sleep hour for the inactivation of the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit. The method further includes determining a dispensing frequency of the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit. The method includes determining the dispensing frequency of the release/spray of the fragrance on the basis of the plurality of values. The dispensing unit further includes a grace period and a unique identification code. The dispenser has a smart chip option to operate with specific refill cans only. The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some aspects of embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The above and still further features and advantages of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein: Figure 1 illustrates an automated system (100) for controlling a release/spray of a fragrance, according to an embodiment herein; and Figure 2 illustrates a method (200) for controlling the release/spray of the fragrance, according to an embodiment herein. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures. DETAILED DESCRPTION As used throughout this application, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to. The phrases “at least one”, “one or more”, and “and/or” are open-ended expressions that are both conjunctive and disjunctive in operation. For example, each of the expressions “at least one of A, B and C”, “at least one of A, B, or C”, “one or more of A, B, and C”, “one or more of A, B, or C” and “A, B, and/or C” means A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, or A, B and C together. The term “a” or “an” entity refers to one or more of that entity. As such, the terms “a” (or “an”), “one or more” and “at least one” can be used interchangeably herein. It is also to be noted that the terms “comprising”, “including”, and “having” can be used interchangeably. Figure 1 illustrates the automated system (100) for controlling the release/spray of the fragrance. The automated system (100) processes/determines a time interval between each spray of the fragrance. The automated system (100) determines the time interval based on a plurality of factors. The automated system (100) works in real-time to determine the time interval between each spray. In an embodiment, the fragrance is a good odour for covering the bad odour. In an embodiment, the automated system (100) is installed in a fragrance dispenser. In another embodiment, the automated system (100) is installed in a fragrance diffuser. The automated system (100) includes an input unit (102) and a processing unit (104). The input unit (102) is configured to take a plurality of values from a user. The processing unit (104) controls the release/spray of the fragrance depending on the plurality of values. The input unit (102) takes a plurality of values from the user. The plurality of values include a date, a day, a time, a number of operating days, an off day, an hours of operation, a start time, a refill days, a peak hour and a sleep hour. The plurality of values is a plurality of factors for controlling the release/spray of the fragrance. The date is a date of switching on a dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the dispensing unit is a fragrance dispenser. In another embodiment, the dispensing unit is a fragrance diffuser. In an embodiment, the date is the day of setting the dispensing unit. For example, the user wants to start the operation of the dispensing unit on 25th March, 2021. The user will set the date to 25th March 2021. In an embodiment, the user will set the date using an up and down arrow keys on the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the user can input/set the date, the month and the year of the operation of the dispensing unit. The day is the day of the week of switching on the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the day is the day of setting/starting the operation of the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the day includes Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For example, the day on the 25th March, 2021 is Thursday. In an embodiment, the user will set the day to Thursday using the up and down arrow keys on the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the user can select the day of the week for the operation of the dispensing unit. The time is the time of switching on the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the time is the present/current time of setting/starting the operation of the dispensing unit. For example, the user is setting the dispensing unit to start the operation at 4’o clock in the evening. In an embodiment, the user will set the hour and the minutes to 4 and 00 respectively using the up and down arrow keys on the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the time is set in a 12-hour format. In another embodiment, the time is set in a 24-hour format. The number of operating days is the number of intended days for releasing/spraying the fragrance from the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the number of operating days is the number of days in a week when the user wants the release/spray of the fragrance. In an embodiment, the user can select the number of operating days from an option of five, six and seven. For example, an organization remains closed on Saturday and Sunday. The user can select the number of operating days as 5 using the up and down arrow keys on the dispensing unit. Another example is that the school remains operational for 6 days and is opened from Monday to Saturday. The user can select the number of operating days as 6 using the up and down arrow keys on the dispensing unit. The off day is the intended day for inactivating the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the off day is the day of the week when the user does not want the release/spray of the fragrance. In an embodiment, the user can set any day of the week as the off day. In an embodiment, the off day includes Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. In an embodiment, the user selects the off day to avoid unnecessary spray/release of the fragrance during the closed days. For example, the organization remains closed on Saturday and Sunday. The user can set the off day as Saturday and Sunday using the up and down arrow keys on the dispensing unit. Another example is that the gymnasium remains closed on Sunday. The user can set the off day as Sunday using the up and down arrow keys on the dispensing unit. Another example is that a marketing company remains closed on Wednesday. The user can set the off day as Wednesday using the up and down arrow keys on the dispensing unit. The dispensing unit will inactivate the release/spray of the fragrance on the off day. The hour of operational is the intended number of hours in each day for releasing/spraying the fragrance from the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the user can select the operational hours as 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24. In an embodiment, the user selects the operational hours to avoid unnecessary spray/release of the fragrance during the closed hours. For example, the hospitals require the release/spray of the fragrance at all times. The user can set the operational hours as 24 using the keys on the dispensing unit. For example, the school requires the release/spray of the fragrance for 7-8 hours. The user can set the operational hours as 8 using the keys on the dispensing unit. The start time is the intended time for switching on the dispensing unit every day. In an embodiment, the start time is the time for starting the release/spray of the fragrance every day. In an embodiment, the start time is the intended time for the release/spray of the fragrance on the operating days of the dispensing unit. For example, the school starts at 8’o clock in the morning. The user can set the hour and the minutes to 8 and 00 respectively using the up and down arrow keys on the dispensing unit. Another example is that the organization starts at 9:30 in the morning. The user can set the hour and the minutes to 9 and 30 respectively using the up and down arrow keys on the dispensing unit. The refill days are the intended life of the refill. In an embodiment, the refill has 3000 shots of fragrance. In an embodiment, the user can select the refill days to 30 days. In another embodiment, the user can select the refill days to 45 days. In an embodiment, the user can select the refill days based on the requirements of the place. In an embodiment, the refill days are required for determining the dispensing frequency and for calculating the time interval between the spray/release of the fragrance. In an embodiment, the refill days are directly proportional to the time interval. In an embodiment, the time interval between each spray of the fragrance will be more when the refill days are selected as 45. In another embodiment, the time interval between each spray of the fragrance will be less when the refill days is selected as 30. The peak hour is the time/hour for the hyper-activation of the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the frequency of the spray of the fragrance is increased during the peak hour. In an embodiment, the time interval between each shot of the fragrance is reduced. For example, earlier a shot of fragrance was sprayed at a time interval of every 20 minutes. In the peak hour, the time interval between each spray/release of the fragrance will be reduced to 10 minutes. In an embodiment, the user can set the start time of the peak hour. In an embodiment, the peak hour will remain active for the next thirty minutes. For example, if the user sets the peak hour to start from 9’o clock in the morning, the peak hour will remain active until 9:30. In an embodiment, the user can set a maximum of three times in a day as the peak hour. For example, the organization starts working at 9 AM, most of the workers usually use the urinal/washroom after entering the organization. Then during the lunch (say 2 PM), there is an increased traffic in the washroom. Most workers also prefer to use the washroom just before leaving the place in the evening (say 6 PM). The user wants to have an increased frequency of the sprays during these hours so that there is no bad smell due to a larger crowd using the washroom at a similar time. The user can set 9 AM, 2 PM and 6 PM as the peak hours for each day. The automated system will increase the dispensing frequency of the spray/release of the fragrance during these hours. The automated system will reduce the time interval between each shot of the fragrance during the peak hour. The sleep hour is the time/hour for the inactivation of the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit. In an embodiment the release/spray of the fragrance is stopped during the sleep hour. In an embodiment, the user can set the start time and the end time for the sleep hour. For example, the gymnasium remains closed in the afternoon during 2’o clock to 5’o clock. The user can set the start time and the end time of the sleep hour as 2:00 and 5:00 respectively using the arrow keys on the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the sleep hour is set to prevent unnecessary spray/release of the fragrance. The processing unit determines the dispensing frequency of the fragrance in real-time. In an embodiment, the processing unit controls/regulates a nozzle of the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the processing unit determines the time interval between the spray/release of the fragrance. In an embodiment, the processing unit determines the time interval depending on the plurality of values/factors. The processing unit determines the dispensing frequency on the basis of the number of operating days, the off day, the hours of operation, the start time, the refill days, the peak hour and the sleep hour. The processing unit processes the refill days and then determines the dispensing frequency. In an embodiment, the processing unit processes the number of operating days, the off day, the hours of operation, the start time, the refill days, the peak hour and the sleep hour and in turn, determines the time interval between each spray so that the refill is not exhausted before the intended refill days. For example, the intended refill days is set as 30 days, the processing unit will determines the time interval between each shot during normal operating hours, the peak hours and the sleep hour in the number of operating days so that the refill lasts until 30 days from the day of switching on the dispensing unit. The automated system (100) further includes a grace period. In an embodiment, the grace period is an extra day in addition to the refill days. For example, if the refill days are set as 30 days, the total days will be 31 days. Similarly, if the refill days are set as 45 days, the total days will be 46 days. The automated system (100) gives a reminder to the user during the grace period. In an embodiment, the reminder includes alert such as, but not limited to, a blinking light, a sound and a message. The automated system (100) is automatically switched OFF after the grace period is over. In an embodiment, the automated system (100) does not unnecessarily pump/spray air once the refill is over. The automated system (100) further includes a unique identification system. In an embodiment, the unique identification system is a chip and/or a barcode that gives unique reference to the automated system (100). In an embodiment, the refill also includes a complimentary unique identification code. In an embodiment, the unique identification system of the automated system (100) is matched with the unique identification code of the refill. In an embodiment, the particular feature helps in fitting the refill of the similar brand/manufacturer. Figure 2 illustrates a method (200) for controlling the release/spray of the fragrance. The automated method (200) helps in processing/determining a time interval between each spray of the fragrance. The method (200) is employed in real-time to determine the time interval between each spray. At step 202, the date, the day and the time of switching on the dispensing unit is asked from the user. The date is a date of switching on the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the date is the day of setting the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the user can set the date, the month and the year of the operation of the dispensing unit. The day is the day of the week of switching on the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the day is the day of setting/starting the operation of the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the day includes Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The time is the time of switching on the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the time is the present/current time of setting/starting the operation of the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the time is set in a 12-hour format. In another embodiment, the time is set in a 24-hour format. In an embodiment, the user can set/input the date, the day and the time using the up and down arrow keys on the dispensing unit. At step 204, the number of operating days for releasing/spraying the fragrance from the dispensing unit is asked from the user. The number of operating days is the number of intended days for releasing/spraying the fragrance from the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the user can input the number of operating days from an option of five, six and seven. The user can input the number of operating days using the arrow keys on the dispensing unit. At step 206, the off day for inactivating the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit is asked from the user. The off day is the intended day for inactivating/stopping the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the user can input any day of the week as the off day. In an embodiment, the user selects the off day to avoid unnecessary spray/release of the fragrance during the closed days. The user can input the off day using the up and down arrow keys on the dispensing unit. At step 208, the hour of operation for releasing/spraying the fragrance from the dispensing unit is asked from the user. The hour of operation is the intended number of hours for releasing/spraying the fragrance from the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the hour of operation is the number of hours in each day when the user wants the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the user can select the hour of operation as 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24. In an embodiment, the user selects the hour of operation to avoid unnecessary spray/release of the fragrance during the closed hours. At step 210, the start time for releasing/spraying the fragrance from the dispensing unit for the number of operating days is asked from the user. The start time is the intended time for switching on the dispensing unit every day. The user can set the hour and the minutes using the arrow keys on the dispensing unit. At step 212, the refill days for the intended life of a refill are asked from the user. In an embodiment, the refill has 3000 shots of fragrance. In an embodiment, the user can select the refill days to 30 days. In another embodiment, the user can select the refill days to 45 days. In an embodiment, the user can select the refill days based on the requirements of the place. In an embodiment, the refill days are required for determining the dispensing frequency and for calculating the time interval between the spray/release of the fragrance. In an embodiment, the refill days are directly proportional to the time interval. In an embodiment, the time interval between each spray of the fragrance will be more when the refill days are selected as 45. In another embodiment, the time interval between each spray of the fragrance will be less when the refill days is selected as 30. At step 214, the peak hour for the hyper-activation of the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit is asked from the user. In an embodiment, the dispensing frequency of the spray of the fragrance is increased during the peak hour. In an embodiment, the time interval between each shot of fragrance is reduced in the peak hour. For example, earlier a shot of fragrance was sprayed at a time interval of every 20 minutes. During the normal operation, the dispensing frequency of the fragrance was one. In the peak hour, the time interval between each spray/release of the fragrance will be reduced to 10 minutes and the dispensing frequency will be increased to two. In an embodiment, the user can set the start time of the peak hour. In an embodiment, the peak hour will remain active for the next thirty minutes. For example, if the user sets the peak hour to start from 9’o clock in the morning, the peak hour will remain active until 9:30. In an embodiment, the user can set a maximum of three times in a day as the peak hour. For example, the organization starts working at 9 AM, most of the workers usually use the urinal/washroom after entering the organization. Then during the lunch (say 2 PM), there is an increased traffic in the washroom. Most workers also prefer to use the washroom just before leaving the place in the evening (say 6 PM). The user wants to have an increased frequency of the sprays during these hours so that there is no bad smell due to a larger crowd using the washroom at a similar time. The user can set 9 AM, 2 PM and 6 PM as the peak hours for each day. The automated system will increase the frequency of the spray/release of the fragrance during these hours. At step 216, the sleep hour for the inactivation of the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit is asked from the user. In an embodiment the release/spray of the fragrance is stopped during the sleep hour. In an embodiment, the user can set the start time and the end time for the sleep hour. In an embodiment, the sleep hour is set to prevent unnecessary spray/release of the fragrance. At step 218, the dispensing frequency of the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit is determined. The dispensing frequency of the fragrance is determined in real-time. In an embodiment, the time interval between the spray/release of the fragrance is determined. In an embodiment, the time interval between each shot of the fragrance is determined on the basis of the plurality of values/factors. The dispensing frequency is determined on the basis of the number of the operating days, the off day, the hours of operation, the start time, the refill days, the peak hour and the sleep hour. The refill days is processed to determine the dispensing frequency. In an embodiment, the number of operating days, the off day, the hours of operation, the start time, the refill days, the peak hour and the sleep hour are processed to determine the time interval between each spray so that the refill is not exhausted before the intended refill days. For example, the intended refill days is set as 30 days, the processing unit will determines the time interval between each shot during normal operating hours, the peak hours and the sleep hour so that the refill lasts until 30 days from the day of switching on the dispensing unit. The dispensing unit further includes a grace period. In an embodiment, the grace period is an extra day in addition to the refill days. For example, if the refill days are set as 30 days, the total days will be 31 days. Similarly, if the refill days are set as 45 days, the total days will be 46 days. The dispensing unit gives a reminder to the user during the grace period. In an embodiment, the reminder includes alert such as, but not limited to, a blinking light, a sound and a message. The dispensing unit is automatically switched OFF after the grace period is over. In an embodiment, the dispensing unit does not unnecessarily pump/spray air once the refill is over. The dispensing unit further includes a unique identification system. In an embodiment, the unique identification code is a chip and/or a barcode that gives unique reference to the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the refill also includes a complimentary unique identification code. In an embodiment, the unique identification system of the dispensing unit is matched with the unique identification code of the refill. In an embodiment, the particular feature helps in fitting the refill of the similar brand/manufacturer. The present system (100) and method (200) is user-friendly and operates according to the requirements of the user. The present system (100) and method (200) helps in temporarily inactivating the release of fragrance depending on the needs of the user. The present system (100) and method (200) also helps in hyper-activating or increasing the release of fragrance according to the needs of the user. The foregoing discussion of the present invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to limit the present invention to the form or forms disclosed herein. In the foregoing Detailed Description, for example, various features of the present invention are grouped together in one or more embodiments, configurations, or aspects for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. The features of the embodiments, configurations, or aspects may be combined in alternate embodiments, configurations, or aspects other than those discussed above. This method of disclosure is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention the present invention requires more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive aspects lie in less than all features of a single foregoing disclosed embodiment, configuration, or aspect. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into this Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separate embodiment of the present invention. Moreover, though the description of the present invention has included description of one or more embodiments, configurations, or aspects and certain variations and modifications, other variations, combinations, and modifications are within the scope of the present invention, e.g., as may be within the skill and knowledge of those in the art, after understanding the present disclosure. It is intended to obtain rights which include alternative embodiments, configurations, or aspects to the extent permitted, including alternate, interchangeable and/or equivalent structures, functions, ranges or steps to those claimed, whether or not such alternate, interchangeable and/or equivalent structures, functions, ranges or steps are disclosed herein, and without intending to publicly dedicate any patentable subject matter.
Claims:WE CLAIM:
1. An automated system (100) for controlling a release/spray of a fragrance, the system (100) comprising:
- an input unit (102) for taking a plurality of values from a user, wherein the plurality of values include a date, a day, a time, a number of operating days, an off day, an hours of operation, a start time, a refill days, a peak hour and a sleep hour; and
- a processing unit (104) for determining a dispensing frequency of the fragrance in real-time, wherein the processing unit (104) controls/regulates a nozzle of a dispensing unit, wherein
the automated system (100) includes a grace period and a unique identification system.
2. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the date includes the date of switching on the dispensing unit.
3. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the day includes the day of the week of switching on the dispensing unit.
4. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the time includes the time of switching on the dispensing unit.
5. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the number of operating days includes the intended number of days in a week for releasing/spraying the fragrance from the dispensing unit.
6. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the off day includes the days for inactivating the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit.
7. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the hour of operation include the intended number of hours in each day for releasing/spraying the fragrance from the dispensing unit.
8. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the start time is a intended time in each day for switching on the dispensing unit.
9. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the refill days includes the intended life of the refill.
10. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the peak hour includes the time/hour for the hyper-activation of the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit.
11. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sleep hour includes the time/hour for the inactivation of the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit.
12. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the dispensing frequency is the number of times a shot of the fragrance is release/sprayed from the dispensing unit.
13. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the dispensing unit is a fragrance dispenser and a fragrance spray.
14. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the grace period is an extra day in addition to the refill days.
15. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 1 and claim 14, wherein a reminder is sent to the user on the grace period day.
16. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system (100) is automatically switched OFF after the grace period.
17. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the unique identification code is a unique ID/chip that matches with the code on the refill.
18. A method (200) for controlling a release/spray of a fragrance, the method (200) comprising:
- inputting a date, a day and a time of switching on a dispensing unit;
- inputting a number of operating days for releasing/spraying the fragrance from the dispensing unit;
- inputting an off day for inactivating the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit;
- inputting an hour of operation for releasing/spraying the fragrance from the dispensing unit;
- inputting a start time for releasing/spraying the fragrance from the dispensing unit for the number of operating days;
- inputting a refill days for the intended life of a refill;
- inputting a peak hour for the hyper-activation of the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit; and
- inputting a sleep hour for the inactivation of the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit.
19. The method (200) as claimed in claim 18 further comprises determining a dispensing frequency of the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit.
20. The method (200) as claimed in claim 18 further comprises a grace period and a unique identification system.
Description:FIELD OF INVENTION
The present embodiment relates to a system and a method for releasing/spraying fragrance, and more particularly relates to an automated system and method for releasing/spraying fragrance in a real-time.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The bad odour in public places such as gym, school and colleges, urinals and restaurants is a major problem. The good odour is essentially required for maintaining the hygiene in the public places. Dispensers and diffusers are used to cover the bad odour by releasing a fragrance of a good odour.
Traditionally, fragrances were sprayed manually through a cylindrical bottle. However, the manual spraying has a disadvantages vis-à-vis the user may forget to spray the fragrance leading to an increased time period with the bad odour and therefore, bad hygiene.
Currently, many automated systems for releasing fragrances are available in the market. The automated systems include automatic release/spray of a fragrance after a fixed time interval. For example, the time interval is set as thirty minutes and so the fragrance will be released after every thirty minutes irrespective of the requirement of the user. At some particular times, there might be a need to increase/stop the release/spray, however, the dispensing unit will release the fragrance only after every 30 minutes. The current automated systems have a disadvantage that the time interval cannot be defined as per the requirements. Rather, current systems require a fixed time interval for releasing the fragrance i.e., the systems are not user friendly.
Recently, the systems for releasing fragrances are developed based on the sensors. These systems will sense the people in the area through a sensor and will control the flow of fragrance. However, these systems will continue to release the fragrance infrequently irrespective of the people in the area. There is no mechanism to entirely inactivate/hyper-activate the fragrance for a fixed number of hours.
Therefore, there is a need of an automated system and method for controlling the release of fragrance in real-time. There is also a need of the automated system and method that is user friendly and controls the release of fragrance as per the needs of the user.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
In an aspect, an automated system for controlling a release/spray of a fragrance is provided. The automated system includes an input unit and a processing unit for controlling the release/spray of the fragrance from a dispensing unit. The input unit is configured to take a plurality of values from a user. The plurality of values include a date, a day, a time, a number of operating days, an off day, an hours of operation, a start time, a refill days, a peak hour and a sleep hour. The date, the day and the time is the date, the day and the time for switching on the dispensing unit. The number of operating days is the number of days for releasing/spraying the fragrance from the dispensing unit. The off day includes the days for inactivating/stopping the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit. The hour of operation is the number of hours in each day for releasing/spraying the fragrance from the dispensing unit. The start time is an intended time for switching on the dispensing unit every day. The refill day is the intended life of the refill. The peak hour is the time/hour for the hyper-activation of the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit. The sleep hour is the time/hour for the inactivation of the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit.
The processing unit determines the dispensing frequency based on the plurality of values. The processing unit determines a time interval between each shot of the fragrance. The processing unit controls a nozzle of the dispensing unit for releasing/spraying the fragrance. The automated system further includes a grace period and the automatic stop option. The dispenser has a smart chip option to operate with specific refill cans only.
In another aspect, a method for controlling the release/spray of the fragrance is provided. The method includes: 1) Inputting a date, a day and a time of switching on a dispensing unit. 2) Inputting a number of operating days for releasing/spraying the fragrance from the dispensing unit. 3) Inputting an off day for inactivating the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit. 4) Inputting an hour of operation for releasing/spraying the fragrance from the dispensing unit. 5) Inputting a start time for switching for releasing/spraying the fragrance from the dispensing unit for the number of operating days. 6) Inputting a refill day for the intended life of a refill. 7) Inputting a peak hour for the hyper-activation of the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit. 8) Inputting a sleep hour for the inactivation of the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit. The method further includes determining a dispensing frequency of the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit. The method includes determining the dispensing frequency of the release/spray of the fragrance on the basis of the plurality of values. The dispensing unit further includes a grace period and a unique identification code. The dispenser has a smart chip option to operate with specific refill cans only.
The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some aspects of embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The above and still further features and advantages of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:
Figure 1 illustrates an automated system (100) for controlling a release/spray of a fragrance, according to an embodiment herein; and
Figure 2 illustrates a method (200) for controlling the release/spray of the fragrance, according to an embodiment herein.
To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures.
DETAILED DESCRPTION
As used throughout this application, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to.
The phrases “at least one”, “one or more”, and “and/or” are open-ended expressions that are both conjunctive and disjunctive in operation. For example, each of the expressions “at least one of A, B and C”, “at least one of A, B, or C”, “one or more of A, B, and C”, “one or more of A, B, or C” and “A, B, and/or C” means A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, or A, B and C together.
The term “a” or “an” entity refers to one or more of that entity. As such, the terms “a” (or “an”), “one or more” and “at least one” can be used interchangeably herein. It is also to be noted that the terms “comprising”, “including”, and “having” can be used interchangeably.
Figure 1 illustrates the automated system (100) for controlling the release/spray of the fragrance. The automated system (100) processes/determines a time interval between each spray of the fragrance. The automated system (100) determines the time interval based on a plurality of factors. The automated system (100) works in real-time to determine the time interval between each spray. In an embodiment, the fragrance is a good odour for covering the bad odour. In an embodiment, the automated system (100) is installed in a fragrance dispenser. In another embodiment, the automated system (100) is installed in a fragrance diffuser.
The automated system (100) includes an input unit (102) and a processing unit (104). The input unit (102) is configured to take a plurality of values from a user. The processing unit (104) controls the release/spray of the fragrance depending on the plurality of values.
The input unit (102) takes a plurality of values from the user. The plurality of values include a date, a day, a time, a number of operating days, an off day, an hours of operation, a start time, a refill days, a peak hour and a sleep hour. The plurality of values is a plurality of factors for controlling the release/spray of the fragrance.
The date is a date of switching on a dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the dispensing unit is a fragrance dispenser. In another embodiment, the dispensing unit is a fragrance diffuser. In an embodiment, the date is the day of setting the dispensing unit. For example, the user wants to start the operation of the dispensing unit on 25th March, 2021. The user will set the date to 25th March 2021. In an embodiment, the user will set the date using an up and down arrow keys on the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the user can input/set the date, the month and the year of the operation of the dispensing unit.
The day is the day of the week of switching on the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the day is the day of setting/starting the operation of the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the day includes Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For example, the day on the 25th March, 2021 is Thursday. In an embodiment, the user will set the day to Thursday using the up and down arrow keys on the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the user can select the day of the week for the operation of the dispensing unit.
The time is the time of switching on the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the time is the present/current time of setting/starting the operation of the dispensing unit. For example, the user is setting the dispensing unit to start the operation at 4’o clock in the evening. In an embodiment, the user will set the hour and the minutes to 4 and 00 respectively using the up and down arrow keys on the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the time is set in a 12-hour format. In another embodiment, the time is set in a 24-hour format.
The number of operating days is the number of intended days for releasing/spraying the fragrance from the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the number of operating days is the number of days in a week when the user wants the release/spray of the fragrance. In an embodiment, the user can select the number of operating days from an option of five, six and seven. For example, an organization remains closed on Saturday and Sunday. The user can select the number of operating days as 5 using the up and down arrow keys on the dispensing unit. Another example is that the school remains operational for 6 days and is opened from Monday to Saturday. The user can select the number of operating days as 6 using the up and down arrow keys on the dispensing unit.
The off day is the intended day for inactivating the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the off day is the day of the week when the user does not want the release/spray of the fragrance. In an embodiment, the user can set any day of the week as the off day. In an embodiment, the off day includes Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
In an embodiment, the user selects the off day to avoid unnecessary spray/release of the fragrance during the closed days. For example, the organization remains closed on Saturday and Sunday. The user can set the off day as Saturday and Sunday using the up and down arrow keys on the dispensing unit. Another example is that the gymnasium remains closed on Sunday. The user can set the off day as Sunday using the up and down arrow keys on the dispensing unit. Another example is that a marketing company remains closed on Wednesday. The user can set the off day as Wednesday using the up and down arrow keys on the dispensing unit. The dispensing unit will inactivate the release/spray of the fragrance on the off day.
The hour of operational is the intended number of hours in each day for releasing/spraying the fragrance from the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the user can select the operational hours as 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24. In an embodiment, the user selects the operational hours to avoid unnecessary spray/release of the fragrance during the closed hours. For example, the hospitals require the release/spray of the fragrance at all times. The user can set the operational hours as 24 using the keys on the dispensing unit. For example, the school requires the release/spray of the fragrance for 7-8 hours. The user can set the operational hours as 8 using the keys on the dispensing unit.
The start time is the intended time for switching on the dispensing unit every day. In an embodiment, the start time is the time for starting the release/spray of the fragrance every day. In an embodiment, the start time is the intended time for the release/spray of the fragrance on the operating days of the dispensing unit. For example, the school starts at 8’o clock in the morning. The user can set the hour and the minutes to 8 and 00 respectively using the up and down arrow keys on the dispensing unit. Another example is that the organization starts at 9:30 in the morning. The user can set the hour and the minutes to 9 and 30 respectively using the up and down arrow keys on the dispensing unit.
The refill days are the intended life of the refill. In an embodiment, the refill has 3000 shots of fragrance. In an embodiment, the user can select the refill days to 30 days. In another embodiment, the user can select the refill days to 45 days. In an embodiment, the user can select the refill days based on the requirements of the place.
In an embodiment, the refill days are required for determining the dispensing frequency and for calculating the time interval between the spray/release of the fragrance. In an embodiment, the refill days are directly proportional to the time interval. In an embodiment, the time interval between each spray of the fragrance will be more when the refill days are selected as 45. In another embodiment, the time interval between each spray of the fragrance will be less when the refill days is selected as 30.
The peak hour is the time/hour for the hyper-activation of the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the frequency of the spray of the fragrance is increased during the peak hour. In an embodiment, the time interval between each shot of the fragrance is reduced. For example, earlier a shot of fragrance was sprayed at a time interval of every 20 minutes. In the peak hour, the time interval between each spray/release of the fragrance will be reduced to 10 minutes.
In an embodiment, the user can set the start time of the peak hour. In an embodiment, the peak hour will remain active for the next thirty minutes. For example, if the user sets the peak hour to start from 9’o clock in the morning, the peak hour will remain active until 9:30.
In an embodiment, the user can set a maximum of three times in a day as the peak hour. For example, the organization starts working at 9 AM, most of the workers usually use the urinal/washroom after entering the organization. Then during the lunch (say 2 PM), there is an increased traffic in the washroom. Most workers also prefer to use the washroom just before leaving the place in the evening (say 6 PM). The user wants to have an increased frequency of the sprays during these hours so that there is no bad smell due to a larger crowd using the washroom at a similar time. The user can set 9 AM, 2 PM and 6 PM as the peak hours for each day. The automated system will increase the dispensing frequency of the spray/release of the fragrance during these hours. The automated system will reduce the time interval between each shot of the fragrance during the peak hour.
The sleep hour is the time/hour for the inactivation of the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit. In an embodiment the release/spray of the fragrance is stopped during the sleep hour. In an embodiment, the user can set the start time and the end time for the sleep hour. For example, the gymnasium remains closed in the afternoon during 2’o clock to 5’o clock. The user can set the start time and the end time of the sleep hour as 2:00 and 5:00 respectively using the arrow keys on the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the sleep hour is set to prevent unnecessary spray/release of the fragrance.
The processing unit determines the dispensing frequency of the fragrance in real-time. In an embodiment, the processing unit controls/regulates a nozzle of the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the processing unit determines the time interval between the spray/release of the fragrance. In an embodiment, the processing unit determines the time interval depending on the plurality of values/factors.
The processing unit determines the dispensing frequency on the basis of the number of operating days, the off day, the hours of operation, the start time, the refill days, the peak hour and the sleep hour. The processing unit processes the refill days and then determines the dispensing frequency. In an embodiment, the processing unit processes the number of operating days, the off day, the hours of operation, the start time, the refill days, the peak hour and the sleep hour and in turn, determines the time interval between each spray so that the refill is not exhausted before the intended refill days. For example, the intended refill days is set as 30 days, the processing unit will determines the time interval between each shot during normal operating hours, the peak hours and the sleep hour in the number of operating days so that the refill lasts until 30 days from the day of switching on the dispensing unit.
The automated system (100) further includes a grace period. In an embodiment, the grace period is an extra day in addition to the refill days. For example, if the refill days are set as 30 days, the total days will be 31 days. Similarly, if the refill days are set as 45 days, the total days will be 46 days.
The automated system (100) gives a reminder to the user during the grace period. In an embodiment, the reminder includes alert such as, but not limited to, a blinking light, a sound and a message.
The automated system (100) is automatically switched OFF after the grace period is over. In an embodiment, the automated system (100) does not unnecessarily pump/spray air once the refill is over.
The automated system (100) further includes a unique identification system. In an embodiment, the unique identification system is a chip and/or a barcode that gives unique reference to the automated system (100). In an embodiment, the refill also includes a complimentary unique identification code.
In an embodiment, the unique identification system of the automated system (100) is matched with the unique identification code of the refill. In an embodiment, the particular feature helps in fitting the refill of the similar brand/manufacturer.
Figure 2 illustrates a method (200) for controlling the release/spray of the fragrance. The automated method (200) helps in processing/determining a time interval between each spray of the fragrance. The method (200) is employed in real-time to determine the time interval between each spray.
At step 202, the date, the day and the time of switching on the dispensing unit is asked from the user. The date is a date of switching on the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the date is the day of setting the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the user can set the date, the month and the year of the operation of the dispensing unit.
The day is the day of the week of switching on the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the day is the day of setting/starting the operation of the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the day includes Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The time is the time of switching on the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the time is the present/current time of setting/starting the operation of the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the time is set in a 12-hour format. In another embodiment, the time is set in a 24-hour format.
In an embodiment, the user can set/input the date, the day and the time using the up and down arrow keys on the dispensing unit.
At step 204, the number of operating days for releasing/spraying the fragrance from the dispensing unit is asked from the user. The number of operating days is the number of intended days for releasing/spraying the fragrance from the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the user can input the number of operating days from an option of five, six and seven. The user can input the number of operating days using the arrow keys on the dispensing unit.
At step 206, the off day for inactivating the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit is asked from the user. The off day is the intended day for inactivating/stopping the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the user can input any day of the week as the off day. In an embodiment, the user selects the off day to avoid unnecessary spray/release of the fragrance during the closed days. The user can input the off day using the up and down arrow keys on the dispensing unit.
At step 208, the hour of operation for releasing/spraying the fragrance from the dispensing unit is asked from the user. The hour of operation is the intended number of hours for releasing/spraying the fragrance from the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the hour of operation is the number of hours in each day when the user wants the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the user can select the hour of operation as 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24. In an embodiment, the user selects the hour of operation to avoid unnecessary spray/release of the fragrance during the closed hours.
At step 210, the start time for releasing/spraying the fragrance from the dispensing unit for the number of operating days is asked from the user. The start time is the intended time for switching on the dispensing unit every day. The user can set the hour and the minutes using the arrow keys on the dispensing unit.
At step 212, the refill days for the intended life of a refill are asked from the user. In an embodiment, the refill has 3000 shots of fragrance. In an embodiment, the user can select the refill days to 30 days. In another embodiment, the user can select the refill days to 45 days. In an embodiment, the user can select the refill days based on the requirements of the place.
In an embodiment, the refill days are required for determining the dispensing frequency and for calculating the time interval between the spray/release of the fragrance. In an embodiment, the refill days are directly proportional to the time interval. In an embodiment, the time interval between each spray of the fragrance will be more when the refill days are selected as 45. In another embodiment, the time interval between each spray of the fragrance will be less when the refill days is selected as 30.
At step 214, the peak hour for the hyper-activation of the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit is asked from the user. In an embodiment, the dispensing frequency of the spray of the fragrance is increased during the peak hour. In an embodiment, the time interval between each shot of fragrance is reduced in the peak hour. For example, earlier a shot of fragrance was sprayed at a time interval of every 20 minutes. During the normal operation, the dispensing frequency of the fragrance was one. In the peak hour, the time interval between each spray/release of the fragrance will be reduced to 10 minutes and the dispensing frequency will be increased to two.
In an embodiment, the user can set the start time of the peak hour. In an embodiment, the peak hour will remain active for the next thirty minutes. For example, if the user sets the peak hour to start from 9’o clock in the morning, the peak hour will remain active until 9:30.
In an embodiment, the user can set a maximum of three times in a day as the peak hour. For example, the organization starts working at 9 AM, most of the workers usually use the urinal/washroom after entering the organization. Then during the lunch (say 2 PM), there is an increased traffic in the washroom. Most workers also prefer to use the washroom just before leaving the place in the evening (say 6 PM). The user wants to have an increased frequency of the sprays during these hours so that there is no bad smell due to a larger crowd using the washroom at a similar time. The user can set 9 AM, 2 PM and 6 PM as the peak hours for each day. The automated system will increase the frequency of the spray/release of the fragrance during these hours.
At step 216, the sleep hour for the inactivation of the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit is asked from the user. In an embodiment the release/spray of the fragrance is stopped during the sleep hour. In an embodiment, the user can set the start time and the end time for the sleep hour. In an embodiment, the sleep hour is set to prevent unnecessary spray/release of the fragrance.
At step 218, the dispensing frequency of the release/spray of the fragrance from the dispensing unit is determined. The dispensing frequency of the fragrance is determined in real-time. In an embodiment, the time interval between the spray/release of the fragrance is determined. In an embodiment, the time interval between each shot of the fragrance is determined on the basis of the plurality of values/factors.
The dispensing frequency is determined on the basis of the number of the operating days, the off day, the hours of operation, the start time, the refill days, the peak hour and the sleep hour. The refill days is processed to determine the dispensing frequency. In an embodiment, the number of operating days, the off day, the hours of operation, the start time, the refill days, the peak hour and the sleep hour are processed to determine the time interval between each spray so that the refill is not exhausted before the intended refill days. For example, the intended refill days is set as 30 days, the processing unit will determines the time interval between each shot during normal operating hours, the peak hours and the sleep hour so that the refill lasts until 30 days from the day of switching on the dispensing unit.
The dispensing unit further includes a grace period. In an embodiment, the grace period is an extra day in addition to the refill days. For example, if the refill days are set as 30 days, the total days will be 31 days. Similarly, if the refill days are set as 45 days, the total days will be 46 days.
The dispensing unit gives a reminder to the user during the grace period. In an embodiment, the reminder includes alert such as, but not limited to, a blinking light, a sound and a message.
The dispensing unit is automatically switched OFF after the grace period is over. In an embodiment, the dispensing unit does not unnecessarily pump/spray air once the refill is over.
The dispensing unit further includes a unique identification system. In an embodiment, the unique identification code is a chip and/or a barcode that gives unique reference to the dispensing unit. In an embodiment, the refill also includes a complimentary unique identification code.
In an embodiment, the unique identification system of the dispensing unit is matched with the unique identification code of the refill. In an embodiment, the particular feature helps in fitting the refill of the similar brand/manufacturer.
The present system (100) and method (200) is user-friendly and operates according to the requirements of the user. The present system (100) and method (200) helps in temporarily inactivating the release of fragrance depending on the needs of the user. The present system (100) and method (200) also helps in hyper-activating or increasing the release of fragrance according to the needs of the user.
The foregoing discussion of the present invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to limit the present invention to the form or forms disclosed herein. In the foregoing Detailed Description, for example, various features of the present invention are grouped together in one or more embodiments, configurations, or aspects for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. The features of the embodiments, configurations, or aspects may be combined in alternate embodiments, configurations, or aspects other than those discussed above. This method of disclosure is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention the present invention requires more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive aspects lie in less than all features of a single foregoing disclosed embodiment, configuration, or aspect. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into this Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separate embodiment of the present invention.
Moreover, though the description of the present invention has included description of one or more embodiments, configurations, or aspects and certain variations and modifications, other variations, combinations, and modifications are within the scope of the present invention, e.g., as may be within the skill and knowledge of those in the art, after understanding the present disclosure. It is intended to obtain rights which include alternative embodiments, configurations, or aspects to the extent permitted, including alternate, interchangeable and/or equivalent structures, functions, ranges or steps to those claimed, whether or not such alternate, interchangeable and/or equivalent structures, functions, ranges or steps are disclosed herein, and without intending to publicly dedicate any patentable subject matter.
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