DIGITAL AROMA

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PRESENTED BY:
PRABHJOT SINGH

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INTRODUCTION
Drawback of the cyber world is that it lacks realism

It is about time to make use of the nose in digital world.

Essentially there are 2 technologies for aroma generation.

1st Technology
Uses scent spectrum and digital file.

You can attach smells with your e-mails.

A cartridge that can create thousands of scents are used in the aroma generating devices.

Cartridges are required to be replaced regularly to maintain scent accuracy.
2nd Technology
This technology allows the user to download scents and print-out flavors that can be tasted.

This technology will enhance viewing of your favorite movies, playing video games and advertising.

Evolution
Scratch and sniff cards.

In mid 90 s 2 companies came into existence to designate systems using olfactory display.

Digiscents iSmell personal scent synthesizer grabbed lot of media attention.

France telecom R&D started a project on diffusion of fragrances through the network.

AROMA GENERATING DEVICES

The Kiosk.
The iSMELL personal scent synthesizer.
The pinoke.
The olfactometer.
Trisenx Senx.
Other peripheral devices.
THE KIOSK
Used in sending and receiving scents over the Internet.

16 fragrance nodes used.

Would prove to be a valuable tool for the departmental stores.

The iSmell Personal Scent Synthesizer
Can be connected as a peripheral device.

An improved version of the kiosk launched by Digiscents Inc.

Cartridge contains 128 primary odors.

The Pinoke
Used in gaming.

Before Pinoke, you could see and hear the game, after Pinoke you are in the game.

Aroma generated by Pinoke induces emotions.

THE OLFACTOMETER
It is used in medical field to identify brain disorders like Alzheimer s disease.

Based on current microjetting technology.
TriSenx SENX
Printer like device that produces scents and prints out flavor.

Cartridges have 20 chambers each containing a distinct scent.

Device can be plugged to an external port.

It will be powered by DC 6-volt rechargeable battery.
Other Peripheral Devices
Entertainment Tools.

Market Research Tools.

Personal and Home Products.

Virtual Reality Tools.

Entertainment Tools
The Pinoke technology is used.

This will give movies and videos a whole new dimension.

Creation of multisensory immersive environments.

Market Research Tools
Can be used for market research by perfume companies.

It would mean affordable cost than current methods.

Personal and Home Products
A mother s scent can be programmed into an aroma generating device placed near a crib to help comfort a baby while sleeping .

Virtual Reality
Aroma Generating Devices Will Enhance the Virtual Reality Experience.