System for Detecting a Container or Contents of the Container
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Abstract
A system for detecting a container or contents of the container. The system includes a diffuser for retaining the container, where the container is configured to hold an active material therein and may include a wick extending therefrom. The system further includes a sensor positioned to detect, for example, the container retained in the diffuser and/or the contents of the container retained in the diffuser.
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20 Claims
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1. (canceled)
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2. A system for detecting a container or contents of the container, the system comprising:
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a diffuser for retaining the container, the container configured to hold an active material therein and having a wick extending therefrom; and a sensor positioned to detect at least one of the container retained in the diffuser and the contents of the container retained in the diffuser; wherein the sensor is a capacitance-type sensor that detects a change in capacitance of an area adjacent the sensor.
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3-16. -16. (canceled)
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17. A system for detecting a container or contents of the container, the system comprising:
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a diffuser for retaining the container, the container configured to hold an active material therein and having a wick extending therefrom; a capacitance element disposed adjacent the wick; and a capacitance sensor for sensing a change in capacitance of the capacitance element. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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