SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING A SEQUENCE OF SCENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALTERING AN INDIVIDUAL'S APPETITE

摘要

A plurality of scents that produce a particular effect on an individual's appetite are identified. The plurality of scents are delivered to produce the particular effect on the individual's appetite. The particular effect may include one of suppression of the individual's appetite and enhancement of the individual's appetite. Identifying a plurality of scents that produce a particular effect on an individual's appetite may include delivering a second plurality of scents to the individual, detecting a response of the individual to each respective one of the second plurality of scents, and identifying the plurality of scents that produce the particular effect on the individual's appetite based on the responses detected. A schedule for delivery of scents may be generated based on data relating to the individual's responses, and the plurality of scents may be delivered in accordance with the schedule.

主权项

1. A method of delivering scents to influence an individual's appetite, the method comprising:
delivering a first plurality of scents to an individual; determining, for each respective scent among the first plurality of scents, an effect of the respective scent on an appetite of the individual and a duration of the effect of the respective scent on the appetite of the individual; identifying a second plurality of scents that produce a particular effect on the appetite of the individual based on the effects and the durations determined; generating a delivery schedule for delivery of one or more of the second plurality of scents based on the effects, the durations, and a regular schedule of mealtimes of the individual; and delivering the one or more of the second plurality of scents in accordance with the delivery schedule to produce the particular effect on the appetite of the individual.