DESC:Field of Invention:
The invention is in field of dispersion device. More particularly, the invention relates to smart dispersion system.

Background of Invention:
Fragrances have been used to mask odours, since antiquity. A variety of compounds have been used over the past two millennia for their abilities to create pleasant aromas or to eliminate unpleasant odours arising from pets, cigarette smoke, dampness or the like. Few of these materials could also be used as mosquito repellent.

Further, fragrances help in improving health, or uplifting of mind and spirit including relief from anxiety, relief from sleeping disorders, feeling of relaxation and other various medical treatments.

There are many devices which can be used for providing fragrance in an area over a period of time. Conventionally, known method of fragrance delivery system includes heating the essential oil, burning candles containing essential oils or using electric devices which emanate fragrance or other such materials which affect the environment using electric source for heating a reservoir material.

There is ample of literature available on methodologies that are designed to dispense fragrance in the environment. The recent developments include fragrance diffusers, which are handled manually, as well as through automatic means, using number of modern technologies. Few examples of such devices are enlisted below.

For instance, WO2011045620, filed by Reckitt & Colman (Overseas) Limited, whereby the Patent Application discloses an air treatment agent dispenser for dispensing at least one air treatment agent. The device comprises an airborne agent detector means operable to detect airborne agents in the air. Sensor being a high technology component invariably increases the cost of the dispenser. Further, the device is configured for shutting the air detector for a period of 1 second to 30 minutes. However, the time interval is not manually set. The absence of manual control provides very limited flexibility.

One more similar disclosure could be found in US6267297, whereby the Patent discloses a programmable dispenser, herein the dispenser can be programmed so as to be operational within a wide variety of operating modes, such as starting and ending operations at specific times during the day, being operational during specific days of the week, and dispensing frequency and/or intensity. The dispenser is further configured for indicating “day count” of the number of days remaining for which there is material to be dispensed. However, it does not appear that the dispenser is designed for function in conjunction with the mobile device.

Hence, the current inventors hereby provide a material dispensing device which provides the desirable flexibility of control and functionality.

Summary of Invention:
In an aspect, the current invention provides a smart dispersion system. Said system is capable of being programmed for scheduled release of dispersible material remotely.

The system of the invention is further configured for Low refill and low battery notifications and instant spray.

In another aspect, the invention provides a circuitry configured for dispensing the material at a pre-set or customized on/off-time intervals.

Brief Description of Drawings:
Fig. 1 illustrates a block diagram for the system of the material dispersion device of the invention.

Fig. 2 illustrates the schematic diagram of controller unit 102.

Detailed Description of Drawings:
As illustrated in Fig. 1 the smart dispersion system of the current invention comprises of system for dispersing a dispersible material whereby the dispersion system consists of a Bluetooth Controller 102 electronically connected to a battery 104 which acts as a power source. The Bluetooth Controller 102 is further electronically connected to a switch 106. The switch 106 is in electrical contact with the circuitry which is designed for allowing the user to set the on/off-time. The circuitry is further in electronic contact with at least 3 LEDs 108 which function as indicators for the selected frequency of sprays. The Bluetooth controller 102 is further electronically connected to motor driver 110 which is further connected to a DC motor 112.

The Bluetooth Controller 102 is configured for receiving instructions from a remote controlling device through a Bluetooth connection. Said instructions relate to schedule for dispersing the dispersible material and/or the on/off-time for the device. The said Bluetooth Controller is powered by a battery 104.

The Bluetooth Controller 102 is electronically connected to a motor driver 110 which is further connected to a DC motor 112. The motor driver 110 receives instructions from the Bluetooth Controller 102. Acting on the instructions received from Bluetooth Controller 102, the motor driver activates the DC motor 112. The DC motor 112 is so configured that the motor will rotate, for 500ms, in forward direction for spray and after spraying the motor will rotate in reverse direction for further 500ms, to come back to the initial spray nozzle position. The 1000ms cycle of forward and reverse rotation continues for the set frequency between the on/off-time, as received from the Bluetooth Controller 102.

The Bluetooth Controller 102 is further connected to a series of LEDs 108. Said LEDs 108 are so arranged that each of the LED acts as an indicator for the on/off-time set by the user and stays on for the set on/off-time. The LEDs 108 are arranged over a circuitry which is configured for maintaining the device in running state for the on/off-time set by the user.

Further, the device is also provided with a switch 106. Said switch 106 functions in setting the device on/off and select the frequency of dispersion. The switch 106 allows the user to set the device on/off and the dispersion frequency manually.

Said battery 104 could be a rechargeable battery or non-rechargeable battery known in the art. The battery 104 may also be electrically connected to the motor driver 110 and/or DC motor 112, which is connected to the motor driver 110.

Detailed Description of the Invention:
The invention as described herein relates to a smart air dispersion system for dispersion of dispersible material. The smart air dispersion device is capable of long-lasting, time-release of the dispersible material to the environment.

For purpose of this invention, the term “dispersible material” may comprise any material which is capable of being dispersed through a dispersion device. Said, dispersible material may include, but not limit to, a fragrance material, an insect repellent material, an air purifying material and an air humidifier and/or deodorizer. Further, said dispersible material may be a liquid material or an aerosol.

The dispersible material can be natural, artificial or synthetic material. The dispersion liquid containing natural substance may be extracted from naturally occurring products. The dispersion material may contain natural substance may contain a mixture of natural oil or mixture of oil mixtures and synthetic materials which are produced by synthetic method of preparation. The said dispersible material could be a Fragrance or mosquito/insect repelling agent

In an embodiment, the system comprises a compartment containing dispersible material, a dispenser system for dispensing the dispersible material into environment, and a controller configured for manipulating the operation of said dispersion system.

The system comprises a user interface for activating or deactivating controller and/or dispenser either manually or remotely and/or entering selection data, and/or low refill or low battery alerts. The said user interface may be an app installed on a smart device. The user interface can be a computer, which can be connected to Internet, or may be a mobile phone, which is provided with GPRS, GSM, CDMA, 3G, or 4G or such other communication functions.

The Controller (102) is configured for communicating with a smart device through a wireless connection selected from a mobile phone, a tablet computer, and a notebook computer, which is provided with BLUETOOTH, Z-wave, ZigBee, or Wi-Fi communication functions. The communication can also be via Internet, GPRS, GSM, CDMA, 3G, or 4G or such other communication technologies. Most preferably, the wireless connection is a Bluetooth connection.

The Controller (102) is configured for pre-setting and customizing schedules for automatic on/off of the device at specific on/off-time intervals such as 10, 20 and 40 minutes or quick burst of the dispersible material through a spray now button on the mobile application

The smart air dispersion system is further provided with a switch (106). The switch (106) essentially performs a function similar to the user interface, whereby depressing the switch (106) sets the on/off-time interval. One click of the switch (106) changes the on/off-time interval to the successive on/off-time interval. The clicking of the switch (106) would cycle through on/off-time intervals in following sequence:
10mins 20mins 40mins OFF
The smart air dispersion system of the invention is powered through a battery or a battery pack. Said battery or battery pack could be rechargeable battery or battery pack or non-rechargeable battery or battery pack.

In an embodiment, the invention further provides a device for dispersing the dispersible material. The device comprises of a dispersion mechanism housed in the top half of the device. The dispersion mechanism is a mechanical dispersion mechanism which comprises of a battery powered motor. The motor is mechanically connected to a dispersible material canister for depressing the dispenser release mechanism of the dispersible mechanism canister. The motor will rotate for approximately 500ms in forward direction for spray and after spray motor rotates for approximately 500ms in reverse direction to come back to initial spray nozzle position.

The dispersible material canister is releasably located in a cavity provided inside the device body. The cavity is so placed that the top end containing the dispersion release mechanism of the canister is in mechanical contact with the dispersion mechanism. The dispersible material is released to the environment through a release channel place on the body of the device.

The dispersion mechanism is in electrical contact with the circuitry for setting the on/off-time interval. The circuitry comprises of a switch and at least 3 indicators. For schedule with 10 mins interval, LED1 (10810) blinks every three seconds till next schedule; For schedule with 20 mins interval, LED2 (10820) blinks every three seconds till next schedule; For schedule with 40 mins interval, LED3 (10840) blinks every three seconds till next schedule.
,CLAIMS:1. A smart dispersion device for dispersing a dispersible material, wherein said dispersion device comprises of:
a. a controller (102) to operate the smart device in accordance with the instruction fed to it through a smart device via a wired or wireless network;
b. a battery (104) for powering the smart device;
c. a motor driver (110) configured to drive the motor (112), and is in electronic communication with the controller (102);
d. an indicator light array (108) configured to indicate the status of the smart device;
e. a switch (106) configured to switch on/off the smart device;
f. a container for carrying dispersible material, and
g. a housing containing said container of dispersible material,
wherein the smart device is configured to release said dispersible material for a defined time interval.

2. The smart dispersion device as claim in claim 1, wherein the device is further provided with a button (1021) for manually setting the time interval of dispersion.

3. The smart dispersion device as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the time interval of dispersion can be in range of 10 – 60 minutes.

4. The smart dispersion device as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the dispersible material is dispersed in quick bursts.

5. The smart dispersion device as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the dispersible material could be natural or artificial material or a combination thereof.

6. The smart dispersion device as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the motor (110) is configured to rotate in forward direction for 500ms and in reverse direction for 500ms.

7. The smart dispersion device as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the controller (102) is connected to user device through bluetooth.

8. The smart dispersion device as claimed in Claim 5, wherein the user device is provided with a user interface for operating the smart dispersion device.