Synchronous control of lamp brightness and sample diffusion

A method for controlling diffusion of a sample, comprising:

• generating, in response to user interaction, a signal from a control element of a sample diffuser assembly, the sample diffuser assembly comprising a sample container, wherein the sample container is configured to receive a sample to be diffused;
• a motor operative to assist in diffusing the sample at a selectable transformation rate;
• a light source, wherein the light source comprises an AC lamp;
• and control circuitry operatively coupled to the motor and the light source;
• and
• generating, via the control circuitry in response to the signal generated by the control element, a set of signals, wherein the set of signals simultaneously control the light intensity of the AC lamp based on the transformation rate produced by the motor to diffuse the sample in the sample container.

A fragrance diffusion system, comprising:

• a fragrance bulb, wherein the fragrance bulb is configured to receive fragrance oil to be diffused;
• a motor operative to assist in diffusing the fragrance oil at a selectable transformation rate;
• a light source, wherein the light source comprises an alternating current (AC) lamp;
• a control system operatively coupled to the motor and the light source, wherein the control system comprises:
• a switch assembly for providing a signal responsive to user interaction;
• and control circuitry operatively coupled to the switch assembly, the control circuitry configured to enable synchronous control of the transformation rate of the fragrance oil in the fragrance bulb and an intensity of light emitted by the AC lamp based on the signal provided by the switch assembly;
• and
• a platform configured to internally contain the motor and the control system, and externally support the fragrance bulb and the light source.