Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft

Brian Mok

Etienne Iliffe-Moon

Julian Eichhorn

Annabelle Coffinet

Wei W Wang

Daniel Grein

Iris Koser

Dina Khaled Saber Amin Aladawy

Ankur Bhakta

Wei Wang

Albrecht Neff

Francesco Mantovani

Zane Liu

Maik Schwalm

Embodiments generally relate to a method, an apparatus, and a machine-readable medium for scent dispensing. In particular, embodiments relate to a method dispensing at least one scent medium into an atmosphere. The method comprising increasing a concentration of the at least one scent medium in the atmosphere during a first time period; decreasing a concentration of the at least one scent medium in the atmosphere during a second time period; and increasing a concentration of the at least one scent medium or another scent medium in the atmosphere during a third time period.

Method, an apparatus, and a machine-readable medium for dispensing a scent

A connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes a socket to receive a plug and having an electrical contact. The connector assembly further includes a flexible fabric embedded with a pattern of electrically conductive elements and spanning the socket to conceal the electrical contact. The flexible fabric can deform toward the electrical contact of the socket to cause at least a portion of the pattern to contact the electrical contact.

Hidden power and data connectors for accessories

Embodiments generally relate to a method, an apparatus, and a machine-readable medium for delivering an at least one alerting scent to a cabin of a vehicle. In particular, embodiments relate to a method comprising obtaining information on an environment of the vehicle, determining an alert condition based on the information on the environment of the vehicle, and delivering the at least one alerting scent to the cabin of the vehicle based on the alert condition.

Method, apparatus, and program for delivering a scent alert

Embodiments generally relate to a method, an apparatus, and a machine-readable medium for displaying information. In particular, embodiments relate to a method comprising generating an interface object in a virtual space, and displaying the information by changing a shape and an orientation of the interface object.

Method, an apparatus, and a machine-readable medium for displaying information

A system and method for entrainment of a user based on bio rhythm of the user. The system includes an analyzing unit and an entraining rhythm generation unit. The analyzing unit receives bio rhythm information of a user, analyzes the bio rhythm information, and sets an entraining target based on an analysis of the bio rhythm information. The entraining rhythm generation unit generates an entraining rhythm based on the entraining target for providing an entrainment experience to the user, and control one or more human sensory inputs to the user based on the entraining rhythm. The bio-rhythm information may be information related to a breathing rate, a heart rate, brain waves, circadian rhythm, body rhythm, emotion, etc. The entrainment experience may be provided either inside or outside a vehicle.

System and method for entrainment of a user based on bio-rhythm of the user

Embodiments generally relate to a cartridge and a system for scent dispensing and a vehicle comprising a scent dispensing system. In particular, embodiments relate to a concept for a scent dispensing cartridge. A replaceable cartridge for a scent dispensing system comprises one or more chambers for storing scent media, a chamber having an air inlet and an air outlet that allows air to flow through the chamber; and one or more valves to prevent air from flowing through the one or more chambers.

Cartridge and a system for scent dispensing and a vehicle comprising a scent dispensing system

A storage bin for a vehicle interior having an adaptable object fixation device includes a guiding plate and a plurality of pins defining a pin matrix, wherein each pin is provided with a guide section and wherein the guiding plate is provided with a plurality of through holes, each of which defines a guide hole for receiving the guide section of an associated pin. The pins are individually movably mounted to the guiding plate. Each of the pins is provided with a magnetic end portion at the lower end of the guide section. The guiding plate is made of or includes a ferrous material. The adaptable object fixation device further includes a base plate made of or including a ferrous material. A non-ferrous reset plate is movably arranged between the guiding plate and the base plate below the magnetic end portions of the pins.

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Santa Clara, CA, United States of America

Brian Mok