Patent Application
20250155138
The present invention relates generally to the field of airflow devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to a motion-sensing personalized airflow device that directs hot and/or cold air specifically towards an area of a room where a user is present via motion detection. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.
Standard fans, air conditioners, heaters, and other similar appliances often include an oscillating feature. However, said devices cannot track a person's movement throughout a room. As a result, these devices continue to distribute air indiscriminately across all directions, including unoccupied areas. This leads to unnecessary energy consumption and higher utility costs. Consequently, even with the presence of cooling or heating devices, individuals may still find themselves feeling uncomfortable within the space. This inefficiency highlights the need for smarter, more responsive technology in everyday appliances to enhance comfort and energy use.
Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an improved airflow-directing device. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a motion-sensing personalized airflow device. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a motion-sensing personalized airflow device that efficiently directs airflow only towards areas where a user is present.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a motion-sensing personalized airflow device. The device is comprised of a heating and/or cooling element and a mount that allows a motor to articulate the element. The device is also comprised of a sensor that detects movement to direct airflow appropriately to maintain comfort levels based on a user's specific location within a room. Furthermore, the device may be equipped with a removable fragrance insert, which can be housed in a compartment to emit scents. Control over the device is facilitated through various physical or digital interfaces, allowing adjustments to fan speed, temperature, and motion sensitivity.
In this manner, the motion-sensing personalized airflow device of the present invention accomplishes all the forgoing objectives and provides an improved airflow-directing device. More specifically, the device that efficiently directs airflow only towards areas where a user is present. As a result, the device overcomes the limitations and inefficiencies of existing airflow devices.
The following presents a simplified summary to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a motion-sensing personalized airflow device. The device is comprised of at least one heating and/or cooling element. In different embodiments of the device, the element can include any type, style, size, and configuration of heating and/or cooling element.
The element can be attached to a wall or any other surface via at least one mount. The mount may allow the element to articulate/move left, right, up, and down at least one degree in each direction. More specifically, the mount is comprised of at least one motor that moves the mount left, right, up, and down during use.
Further, the element is comprised of at least one sensor comprised of a camera. The sensor tracks movement and/or the presence of an individual within a room and/or area. As a result of the tracking, the motor moves the element accordingly such that heat/cooling from the element is directed towards a user while they move within a room/area wherein the element is present and activated to ensure cool or warm air is constantly directed towards the user.
In one embodiment, the device is also comprised of at least one removable fragrance insert. The insert can be placed in at least one fragrance insert receiving area located on the element. The area may be positioned internally or externally on the device. The area can be locked via at least one locking member once the insert has been placed inside. To allow air blown from the element to pass over the insert, the area may be comprised of at least one opening (i.e., perforation). In one embodiment, the area can be removably attached to a cooling element via at least one fastener.
The cooling element may be turned on via at least one control such as but not limited to a button. At least one control may also be used to adjust a fan level and/or temperature of the element from low, medium, high, etc. A further control may allow a user to allow or inhibit the motion of the mount. In one embodiment, the control is a digital control in the form of a mobile application for a smart device.
Accordingly, the motion-sensing personalized airflow device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides an improved airflow-directing device. More specifically, the device that efficiently directs airflow only towards areas where a user is present. In this manner, the motion-sensing personalized airflow device overcomes the limitations of existing airflow devices known in the art.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:
The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.
As noted above, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an improved airflow-directing device. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a motion-sensing personalized airflow device. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a motion-sensing personalized airflow device that efficiently directs airflow only towards areas where a user is present.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a motion-sensing personalized airflow device comprised of at least one heating and/or cooling element that can include any type, style, size, and configuration of heating and/or cooling element.
The element can be attached to a wall or any other surface via at least one mount that may allow the element to articulate/move left, right, up, and down at least one degree in each direction. More specifically, the mount is comprised of at least one motor that moves the mount left, right, up, and down during use.
Further, the element is comprised of at least one sensor comprised of a camera and tracks movement and/or the presence of an individual within a room and/or area. As a result of the tracking, the motor moves the element accordingly such that heat/cooling from the element is directed towards a user while they move within a room/area wherein the element is present and activated to ensure cool or warm air is constantly directed towards the user.
In one embodiment, the device is also comprised of at least one removable fragrance insert. The insert can be placed in at least one fragrance insert receiving area located on the element. The area may be positioned internally or externally on the device. The area can be locked via at least one locking member once the insert has been placed inside. To allow air blown from the element to pass over the insert, the area may be comprised of at least one opening (i.e., perforation). In one embodiment, the area can be removably attached to a cooling element via at least one fastener.
The cooling element may be turned on via at least one control such as but not limited to a button. At least one control may also be used to adjust a fan level and/or temperature of the element from low, medium, high, etc. A further control may allow a user to allow or inhibit the motion of the mount. In one embodiment, the control is a digital control in the form of a mobile application for a smart device.
Accordingly, the motion-sensing personalized airflow device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides an improved airflow-directing device. More specifically, the device that efficiently directs airflow only towards areas where a user is present. In this manner, the motion-sensing personalized airflow device overcomes the limitations of existing airflow devices known in the art.
Referring initially to the drawings,
The element 110 can be attached to a wall or any other surface via at least one mount 120. The mount 120 may be any size, shape, type, and configuration of mount known in the art such as but not limited to a swivel mount, a ball and socket mount, an articulated arm mount, etc. The mount 120 may allow the element 110 to articulate/move left, right, up, and down at least one degree in each direction. More specifically, the mount 120 is comprised of at least one motor 121. The motor 121 is preferably an electric motor of any configuration. The motor 121 moves the mount 120 left, right, up, and down during use.
Further, the element 110 is comprised of at least one sensor 111. In one embodiment, the sensor 111 is comprised of a motion sensor. In another embodiment, the sensor 111 is comprised of a camera. In either embodiment, the sensor 111 tracks movement and/or the presence of an individual within a room and/or area. More specifically, the sensor 111 maybe be coded to track a predetermined maximum amount of targets, such as but not limited to between 1 and 7 targets. The sensor 111 then it calculates the concentration of individuals to determine the optimal span and direction of airflow from the element 110. In addition, the sensor 111 may dynamically adjust the airflow direction and intensity from the element 110 as targets move within a room. As a result of the tracking, the motor 121 moves the element 110 accordingly such that heat/cooling from the element 110 is directed towards a user while they move within a room/area wherein the element 110 is present and activated to ensure cool or warm air is constantly directed towards the user. When the device 100 is actively tracking a user within a room, at least one indicator light 112 may illuminate any color.
The motor 121 is comprised of at least one battery 122. In one embodiment, the battery 122 receives constant power supply from a power cord 123 of any style and configuration. In another embodiment, the battery 122 is comprised of a removable or non-removable battery that may be disposable or rechargeable. In a rechargeable embodiment, the battery 122 may be recharged via at least one charging port 124 such as but not limited to a USB port.
In one embodiment, the device 100 is also comprised of at least one removable fragrance insert 130. The insert 130 may be comprised of a solid or liquid fragrance of any scent. In one embodiment, the insert 130 is comprised of a solid bar of fragrance or a fragrance sheet. In this embodiment, the insert 130 can be placed in at least one fragrance insert receiving area 140 located on the element 110, as seen in
The area 140 can be locked via at least one locking member 141 once the insert 130 has been placed inside. The locking member 141 may include but is not limited to a locking button, a latch, etc. To allow air blown from the element 110 to pass over the insert 130, the area 140 may be comprised of at least one opening 142 (i.e., perforation). In one embodiment, the area 140 can be removably attached to the element 110 via at least one fastener 143 such as but not limited to a clip, a magnet, a clamp, a male fastener, a female fastener, etc.
The cooling element 110 may be turned on via at least one control 150 such as but not limited to a button. At least one control 151 may also be used to adjust a fan level and/or temperature of the element 110 from low, medium, high, etc. A further control 152 may allow a user to allow or inhibit the motion of the mount 120. In one embodiment, the control 150 is a digital control in the form of a mobile application for a smart device.
Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “motion-sensing personalized airflow device” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the motion-sensing personalized airflow device 100 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the forgoing, the motion-sensing personalized airflow device 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the motion-sensing personalized airflow device 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the motion-sensing personalized airflow device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the motion-sensing personalized airflow device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the motion-sensing personalized airflow device 100 may be of any size, shape, and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.
Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.
What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.
The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/599,091, which was filed on Nov. 15, 2023, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63599091 | Nov 2023 | US |
