Methods and apparatus for assisting persons with remembering locations
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1. A method wherein the sense of smell is used as an effective way of determining or remembering the location of a person, object or place;
- where the scent, perfume or fragrance that guides the sense of smell is dispersed regularly or with time intervals by a mechanical or electronic device.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided for assisting people with remembering directions or specific locations, such as where a vehicle is parked in a parking garage. A device for automatically dispersing a scent is provided at the location. The scent may be provided in combination with an associated image, photograph, color scheme, sound or other indicia. The scent may be added to a portable item such as a paper ticket which a person may take as a reminder of the location.
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1. A method wherein the sense of smell is used as an effective way of determining or remembering the location of a person, object or place;
- where the scent, perfume or fragrance that guides the sense of smell is dispersed regularly or with time intervals by a mechanical or electronic device.
- View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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