CDA
February 21, 2023
BMW has filed a patent for a device that will spray perfume on the outside of its cars for passengers to smell when they enter.
The smells inside the car are important and improve our driving experience. This is clear. What we did not have so assumed is that the odor outside our vehicle was so vital that a car brand sought a solution.
Thus, as revealed by CarBuzz, BMW is working on a technology to refresh the air that surrounds the exterior of a car, so that smell good when you get close to him.
It will detect the presence of the driver and act
According to a patent of the German brand, the BMW emblem that the cars have on the front of the hood will rise up and spray scented air so that passengers smell it when entering. It’s suggested that BMW could probably sell scent cartridges for this purpose, just like it does with interior fragrances in cars like the 7 Series.
It is unknown if it is a floral fragrance or one that simulates the smell of burning oil. The control system of this device will detect the presence of the owner and the key approaching the car, emitting the aroma to welcome its owner with a pleasant fragrance. In addition, the driver can also control this function from inside the car, through the remote control or even through an application on the mobile phone.
And it is that the smell that we perceive before driving can make our driving behavior one way or another. Remember that according to a study by Dr. Bryan Raudenbush, Professor of Psychology at West Virginia University, the smells we perceive can cause us greater disturbance or relaxation.
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So, the smell of strawberry or pine drastically reduces aggression behind the wheel, while the scent of cinnamon and mint have a positive effect on our driving, as they reduce distractions and fatigue.
For long trips, the smell of chamomile, jasmine or lavender is not recommended, as these substances relax the brain and can cause the driver to fall asleep at the wheel. On the other hand, the smell of fast food or bread is not positiveas appetite increases and driving becomes more aggressive.
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