Google 讓你運動流汗也是香的！| Google wants you to SMELL nicer

擺脫運動臭汗 Google研究香氣釋放裝置

健身追蹤器是要讓人多動，但如果運動讓人一身臭汗該怎麼辦，谷歌來幫你想辦法。

英國「每日郵報」（Daily Mail）報導，一項專利顯示科技大廠谷歌的數位除臭計畫，這項裝置含有可穿戴感應器，能偵測身體活動，以自動釋放香氣。

感應器還能偵測到體溫和溼度上升，顯示汗水增加及身體變臭了。

在專利申請中被形容為「香氣釋放裝置」的內建噴器，將能自動啟動，風扇將送出香氣。

這項裝置還能在釋出香氣前先告知使用者，讓他們在擁擠的運動中心或密閉空間等情況下，有機會停止這項功能。

如同其他專利，申請專利不代表谷歌計畫很快推出這項產品，也可能壓根兒不會推出。

【新聞翻譯來源：中央通訊社】

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Google wants you to SMELL nicer: Patent reveals sensor that detects when you're sweaty to waft perfume around you

• The patent was filed by Google in August 2012 and awarded this week
• It details a sensor that detects physical activity and emits odours
• A built-in spray would activate and a fan would direct the fragrance
• This could be used to counteract the smell of sweat, for example
• Wearable sensor can also provide directions to avoid friends that could be ‘offended’ by any odour emitted
• And users would be able to change the fragrance, or stop it being released

Fitness trackers are designed to make you more active, but if all this extra exercise leaves you smelling less than fresh, Google has a solution.

A patent reveals the tech giant’s proposal for a digital deodorant which comprises a wearable sensor that detects physical movements to automatically emit a pleasant fragrance.

These sensors would also detect a rise in temperature and moisture, suggesting increased sweat levels and body odour.

The built-in spray dispenser – described in the files as a ‘fragrance emission device’ – would be activated and a fan would ‘waft’ the smell out of the wearable’s casing.

A warning would also be sent to the user before the smell is emitted, giving them the chance to disable the feature if they don’t want to release the odour - for example, in a busy gym or confined space.

‘The user may confirm the fragrance emission as planned, or may override the planned emission,’ explained the patent.

An alternative device, however, is currently raising money on Kickstarter.

The Smart Spray accessory is a smartphone case fitted with a small vial designed to hold any liquid of the owner's choice.

This could include perfume, suntan lotion, insect repellent, fresh breath spray or more.

The nozzle protrudes from the rear of the case and can be tucked away when not in use.

‘In one instance, the user may be planning on taking the rest of the day off after the walk, after which the user will go home and shower.’

Google also described the sensor as having ‘a communication and route suggesting portion.’

The device would be web-enabled to connect to social networks and determine the proximity of friends, for example.

The ‘route’ portion would then ‘provide an alternate route to travel such that the predicted odour may not offend others that are socially connected to the user and that travel the same routes as the user.’

As with all patents, the filing doesn't mean Google is planning to release the product any time soon, or at all.

MailOnline has contacted Google for more information.

An alternative device, however, is currently raising money on Kickstarter.

The Smart Spray accessory is a smartphone case fitted with a small vial designed to hold any liquid of the owner's choice.

News Source: Daily Mail UK