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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 15, 2015
Filed:
May. 31, 2012
Masaru Tange, Tokyo, JP;
Masaru Tange, Tokyo, JP;
SCENTEE HOLDINGS PTE LTD., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
[Object] To provide a means that enables information exchange with more fun by reducing dull and uninteresting impression in the information exchanged via a network. [Solution] Each member of an instant messaging systemconnects an aroma emitting adapterto a terminal deviceand loads an aroma cartridgecontaining aroma liquid in the aroma emitting adapter, whereby the member can log on a messaging server device. The terminal deviceof the member who logs onto displays names of the members with whom the message exchange or conversation can be made among the other members who are currently logged on. Upon the reception of the message or voice calling from another member, the terminal deviceinstructs the aroma emitting adapterto emit the aroma and the aroma emitting adapterthus emits aroma by releasing the aroma liquid contained in the aroma cartridge. As a result, the message or conversation can be accompanied by the aroma.