Method to use laptop generated heat for 'aromatherapy'

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Reuse and Redirection of Laptop Heat for Aromatherapy via Aerial Diffusion
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Method to use laptop generated heat for 'aromatherapy'

Often, certain smells can stimulate work productivity. Motivation and Healing by smell is a very common practice and long time tradition. How nice would be to be stimulated by the scent of Chocolate or a Coffee without have to digest it? Since one's convenience is sought after as a top priority in today's society, it is only fitting that it be addressed in respect to the integration of today's technology and the common practices or classic traditions of aromatherapy. 'Aromatherapy' via a fragrance gel/oil and your laptop's generated heat may be all you need to complete your daily tasks list more efficiently. This approach can result in enhance work experience and increased productivity.

This solution can be implemented by designing a new compartment on the laptop or computer to house a fragrance oil/gel tray of various aromas. The compartment can be opened or closed to activate the scent emission. Also the compartment can be designed to select a specific scent or combination of scents to be triggered at various times of the day. This idea recycles energy from the computer (not the hardware device port). The normal heat from the computer can be redirected via some heat channel mechanism to the new compartment. The oil or gel tray houses various distinct aromas (similar to a color palette layout). This tray is moved to position/align the desired scent(s) with the heat me...

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