Individual blog assingment #2

There are several companies dedicated to develop digital devices that can produce smells or transfer them over the internet (IPSmell(TM))
Aromajet.com is one of the main players. They have developed an interactive program that allows the creation of smells by mixing up to 16 different base smells. Smell can be created anywhere and be transfer as code over the web to an Aromajet kiosk that can make the fragrance you created. The company is now creating a system with 32 components for a greater variety. Before this technology, perfume design was only for the rich and famous, now anyone can design it own personalized fragrance and Aromajet can synthesize it and ship it directly to consumers. Another product by this company is called “Pinoke” and it will change videogame experience. Its micro-jetting technology and software will allow create and release fragrances at precisely the right time coinciding with the on-screen events. Of course they are all prototypes, but we can expect it in the near future. They could be brought to market for between $40 and $80.

DigiScents is also developing the iSmell Personal Scent Synthesizer. This prototype is shaped like a shark’s fin, and it will be connected to your computer’s USB port. It contains 128 primary odors and it can create many natural or man made odors. The iSmell would be used on everyday computing. You can send somebody an email with a particular sent, to watch movies (with appropriate smells for different scenes) and of course for gaming. Of course movies and games have to have the smell code embedded so the iSmell can create at release the smells at the appropriate time.

SENX Scent Device is taking this technology even further by in addition to creating smells as the other devices it can also create flavors that can be tasted by licking the paper coated with the smell. SENX will also allow you to create your own fragrances right at home.
Recently there have been rumors that Sony is working with a device that could transmit sensory data directly to the human brain by firing ultrasound pulses at a person’s head and target specific parts of the brain creating sensory experiences like smells and tastes. If this technology is finally developed it will be revolutionary.
Most of these systems are very similar. They can all be used for several digital purposes. Playing video games, watching movies (it would be great is they could incorporate one in movie theaters and an huge revenue center) However, In m opinion the SENX is the one that has a greater revenue potential because in addition to all those uses it can also create fragrances you can wear. Since consumers will have to buy the individual smell cartridges, the same as printer ink, if you can get the user o use more the more revenue the company will make.