Interactive, automated aroma diffuser with interface to external device

Abstract

An aroma diffuser that may be adapted to cooperate with a computer, television, CD player, or other media device that is separate and external to the diffuser, to emit one or more aromas into a room or space upon a signal from said external device. The signal from the external device may be wired or wireless, but preferably is a wireless, audible signal included in the CD, VHS, or other pre-recorded media. This way, the control signal is produced by playing of the media on a commercially-available external device, such as any television, without modification of said device's hardware or firmware. Optionally, the diffuser may be manually controlled, or may have multiple modes so it can be manually controlled by the user, or controlled through the user's PC, audio player, or television/VCR unit. The diffuser system may direct/connect the user an internet website for purchase of scent products or other accessories for the system.

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