An air conditioner is provided that may include a main body having an air inlet and an air outlet defined therein; a filter received in the main body to filter air suctioned into the main body; a heat exchanger configured to perform a heat exchange between a refrigerant and the air suctioned into the main body; and an ultraviolet (UV) sterilization module configured to sterilize the air suctioned into the main body. The UV sterilization module may include a porous main body in a mesh form, and a plurality of UV lamps. The porous main body may include a bent portion to allow the porous main body to conform to a shape of the heat exchanger. The main body may include a chassis, and a front frame at a front of the chassis. An inner space may be defined between the chassis and the front frame. The porous main body may be coupled to at least one of the chassis or the front frame, and the plurality of UV lamps may be arranged to be spaced from each other between the air inlet and the heat exchanger.

The present invention pertains to an air conditioner, the air conditioner according to the present invention comprising: an air conditioner body comprising an air inlet and an air outlet: an input unit for inputting subjective environment information recognized by a user; at least one sensor unit that generates indoor environment information by detecting indoor environment; an environment control module that generates environment control information on the basis of at least one of the environment information input by the user and the indoor environment information; and a control unit that controls the deodorizing module one the basis of the environment control information. wherein the control unit determines an intensity of smell recognized by the user one the bases of the environment control information, controls a deodorizing module so that the deodorizing module operates in a first mode when the intensity of the smell recognized by the user is low, and when the intensity of the smell recognized by the user is high, controls the deodorizing module so that the deodorizing module operates in a second mode, and thus, the air conditioner has excellent effect of enabling user-customized control, increasing the lifespan of a filter, and lowering power consumption.

The present invention pertains to an air conditioner, the air conditioner according to the present invention comprising: an air conditioner body comprising an air inlet and an air outlet: an input unit for inputting subjective environment information recognized by a user; at least one sensor unit that generates indoor environment information by detecting indoor environment; an environment control module that generates environment control information on the basis of at least one of the environment information input by the user and the indoor environment information; and a control unit that controls the deodorizing module one the basis of the environment control information. wherein the control unit determines an intensity of smell recognized by the user one the bases of the environment control information, controls a deodorizing module so that the deodorizing module operates in a first mode when the intensity of the smell recognized by the user is low, and when the intensity of the smell recognized by the user is high, controls the deodorizing module so that the deodorizing module operates in a second mode, and thus, the air conditioner has excellent effect of enabling user-customized control, increasing the lifespan of a filter, and lowering power consumption.

Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a humidifier, the humidifier includes: a humidifier body, provided with a first air inlet; and an inner tub, provided in the humidifier body and internally provided with an air passage, a fan being provided in the air passage, the inner tub being provided with a second air inlet, the second air inlet and the first air inlet being communicated with an air inlet of the fan, and the portion of the inner tub above the second air inlet being provided with a blocking surface, which is provided opposite to at least a part of the first air inlet.

Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a humidifier, the humidifier includes: a humidifier body, provided with a first air inlet; and an inner tub, provided in the humidifier body and internally provided with an air passage, a fan being provided in the air passage, the inner tub being provided with a second air inlet, the second air inlet and the first air inlet being communicated with an air inlet of the fan, and the portion of the inner tub above the second air inlet being provided with a blocking surface, which is provided opposite to at least a part of the first air inlet.

A computer implemented method, a computerized system and a computer program product for selective scent dispensing. The computer implemented method comprising: detecting an event, wherein the event is associated with a person entering a predetermined physical area; in response to the detection of the event, determining, by a processor, a scent for the event; and applying, by a dispenser, the scent on the predetermined physical area.

A method is disclosed comprising drawing air into a robotic vapor device via a pump, exposing the drawn air to a sensor, determining a concentration of one or more constituents of the drawn air via the sensor, dispensing a vapor from the robotic vapor device based on an air treatment protocol, and engaging a filtration element based on the air treatment protocol.

Disclosed is a slim-type air processing device adopting a centrifugal fan which is capable of air suction on both sides of the device. The disclosed slim-type air processing device comprises: a housing; a centrifugal fan provided inside the housing; an air suction part which is formed in the housing and is provided in the radial direction of the centrifugal fan; and an air processing part which is mounted in the housing, is disposed on a flow path of air flowing from the air suction part to the centrifugal fan, and processes air passing therethrough in a manner of at least one of dehumidification, humidification, and purification. According to the slim-type air processing device, it is possible to efficiently use the entire area of a filter, and to obtain an effect in which the device has a smaller size and has an improved design.

A method is disclosed comprising drawing air into a robotic vapor device via a pump, exposing the drawn air to a sensor, determining a concentration of one or more constituents of the drawn air via the sensor, dispensing a vapor from the robotic vapor device based on an air treatment protocol, and engaging a filtration element based on the air treatment protocol.

An odor containment and elimination device includes a containment center, first pathway, second pathway, and third pathway. The containment center can be configured to receive an odorous item that emits a contaminated air including an odor. The first pathway can be in fluid communication with the containment center and an outside environment and configured to allow contaminated air to travel from the containment center to a first release point while inhibiting seeping of the contaminated air from the first pathway into the outside environment prior to the first release point. The second pathway can be in fluid communication with the containment center and the outside environment via a first intake. The third pathway can be in fluid communication with the containment center and the outside environment and configured to reduce contaminated air released into the environment and/or direct the contaminated air through a door or window.