VISVESVARAYA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BELAGAVI, KARNATAKA

Technical Seminar Report

On

“Digital Scent Technology”

(submitted in partial fulfillment of academic requirements for VIII semester)

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING
in
ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

SUBMITTED BY

KARTHIK A R 4GH16EC024

UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF

Mrs. BABY H T B.E, M.Tech

HAssociate Professor
GEC,Hassan

Department Of Electronics & Communication Engineering

Government Engineering College
Dairy Circle, Hassan-573201
2019-2020
 Government Engineering College
Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering
Dairy Circle, Hassan-573201

CERTIFICATE

C er t if ied th at th e tech n ical s emin ar en titled “ D ig it a l S cen t T echn o lo gy ”

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Mr. KA R T HI K A R
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in d icated f o r th e in ter n al as s es s men t h av e b een in co r p o r ated in th e R ep o r t.
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A s s o c ia t e P ro f e s s o r & H O D A s s o c ia t e P r of e s s o r & H O D P r i nc i pa l
Dept. of E&CE D e p t . o f E &C E GEC, Hass an
GEC, Hass an GEC, Hassan
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
It is profound feeling of gratitude. I would like to express my silence my sincere thanks to our
institution government engineering college, Hassan for providing excellent infrastructure for the
successful completion of this technical seminar report.

I am thankful to our principal Dr.K.C Ravishankar, Government Engineering College, Hassan

for his encouragement all through my graduation life and providing us with the infrastructure,
without which we couldn’t have demonstrated this seminor.

I express my deep sense of gratitude to Mrs. Baby H.T, Associate Professor & Head of the
Department, Electronics and Communication Engineering for extending her valuable insight and
suggestions during this Seminor.

It is my utmost pleasure to acknowledge the kind help extended by my internal guide Mrs.Baby
H.T, Associate Professor & Head of the Department, Electronics and Communication Engineering
for her excellent guidance and cooperation which consequently resulted in getting the seminor
work completed successful.

Yours Sincerely

KARTHIK A R
4GH16EC024

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 ABSTRACT
The technology has so far targeted mainly our sense of sight and sound. To further enhance the
virtual reality experience and another flavor to it, technology is now targeting your nose and
tongue.
The application area of virtual reality is vast- from normal entertainment to the Internet and
ecommerce application. You will be able to smell product before buying them online.
California-based Digiscents Inc. has developed the iSmell personal scent synthesizer. This small
device connects through your pc via serial port and has its own driver.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTERS PAGE NO.
1. Introduction 1-2
1.1 Digital Smell
2. Evolution of Digital Smell 3
2.1 How it is invented
2.2 Founders
3. Hardware Devices 4-6
3.1Smell Synthesize
3.2 ISmell
3.3 Cartridge
3.4 Scentography
4. Broad Casting of Smell 7
4.1 Digitized Scent
4.2 Broadcast
4.3 Synthesize
5. Applications 8-10
5.1 Types of Applications
5.2 Multisensory Marketing
5.3 Online Interactive Games
5.4 Communication
5.5 E-commerce
5.6 Advertising
6. Effects of Digital Smell for different site 11-13
6.1 Over the Theater
6.2 Over the Television
6.3 Over the Internet
6.4 Email Alive with smell
6.5 Education
6.6 Medical
7. Limitations 14
8. Conclusion 15

9. References 16

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 LIST OF FIGURES
SL.No.
Figure1.1: Digital Smell......................................................... 01
Figure 3.1: Digiscent Perfume................................................ 04
Figure 3.3: Cartridge............................................................... 05
Figure 4. : Principle Of DigiScent iSmell system................... 07
Figure 5.5: E-Commerce Scent................................................ 09
Figure 6.1: Over the Theatre................................................... 11
Figure 6.4: E-mail Alive with Smell...................................... 12

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION
In this modern age, computers have verified the cause of their existence. They have virtually
taken over in every field of today’s fast life. Gone are the days when applications of computers
were limited to official use only. Today computers have important place in every household
purpose, and mainly internet has taken over whole world. There are various causes due to
which computers have their own stand in our life. It provides a very good facility of fast
processing, sound and picture. The virtual reality concept has provided very good features to
the computer systems. The concept of virtual reality is introduced by the computer
programmers to provide more attachments to the user. There are several concepts of the virtual
reality that are available such as digital smell, virtual theater, electronics hand gloves,
multipoint surround sound system, 3d goggles.

1.1 Digital Smell

Fig.1.1 Digital Smell hardware and Software Combination

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The digital smell is basically a hardware software combination. The hardware part of digital

smell will produce the smell, and the software part will evaluate the smell equation and
generate specific signals for specific smell and finally that smell will be produced by the
device. The hardware device is a device like speaker, like speaker this device is also connected
to the computer system. For this device there is also a driver program which will evaluate the
digital equation for generating specific gas.
Until now, online communication involved only three of our senses hearing, touch, and sight.
New technology is being developed to appeal to our sense of smell. DigiScents, an interactive
media company, is creating iSmell Digital Scent Technology, new software which will enable
scents to be broadcast from the Web.

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Chapter 2

EVOLUTION OF DIGITAL SMELL

2.1 How it was Invented
As we know that many scientists have started for the virtual reality from the last 5 to 6 years.
As a virtual reality they have got a full concept as virtual theater. These theaters consist of an
electronic hand gloves, digital smell, multipoint surround sound system, movement
controllable seats, 3d goggles. From this idea the multipoint surround sound system, 3d
goggles, movement controllable seats were completed. Now for the user to fill more realistic
effects of movies they were introducing the very new facility of digital smell in movies or in
games. For example if we are watching a movie and we see burning of tier then we will fill
that smell in theater or pc or television.
The basic idea for this was given by the perfume making companies for the advertisements of
their perfumes.

2.2 Founders

Founders Dexster Smith and Joel Lloyd Bellenson, experts in bioinformatics and genomics,
started from the following idea: “If we can find the essence of a biological smell and build a
profile, we can digitalize and broadcast it.” They came up with the idea for the company
while they were in South Beach. Using their scientific knowledge, they indexed and analyzed
natural smells said to be common to South Beach such as flowers, salt water, and suntan
lotion.

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CHAPTER 3

HARDWARE DEVICES
3.1 Smell Synthesizer

The smell synthesizer mean the device which is used to generate the smells. Such as ismell is
device used to produce the gas using computer.
There are various types of smell synthesizers available in the market, but for computer the
smell synthesizer is made by digiscents industry.

Fig.3.1 Digiscent iSmell Diagram

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3.2 ISMELL

The iSmell is a peripheral device, about the size of a PC speaker that connects to a PC via a
serial or USB port. It uses consumable cartridges which are used and replaced similar to the
way ink jet printers use ink cartridges. It emits Natural-based vapors in to the user's personal
space.
ISmell is triggered either on demand by the user (via a keyboard or mouse action) or via a
timed or programmed response (as is the case with a DVD ScentTrack).

3.3 Cartridge
The cartridge will contain chemicals either natural oils or synthetic fragrances that will be
activated by either heat or air pressure, when you send a signal from your computer. The
digital smell device could add another sensory dimension to the sights and sounds of a
computer game. Currently 128 chemicals are stored in a cartridge. Similar to an ink jet
printer, those oils form the core of a replaceable cartridge, which is inserted in the company's
iSmell device. The oils are electrically stimulated in different combinations to create specific
smells in response to software prompts programmed into applications.

Fig.3.3 Catridge Diagram

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"The idea would be to have a box about the size of a small speaker that would be connected to
your computer and within that box is this cartridge of odors, having a hundred different small
chambers in it, and then on command from the computer, you can choose various odors within
that hundred, to be mixed up together and then puffed gently out of this port where you can
smell it."

3.4 Scentography
Scentography is a new form of expression that allows the integration of scents with traditional
digital multimedia, such as games, DVDs, and web sites. By allowing you to communicate
with smells, Scentography adds a new dimension and richness to web pages and virtually any
other form of electronic/digital communication. The capability to digitize and broadcast scents
will enable vendors and consumers to send scented mail, establish smell 'n shop electronic
kiosks, make and watch scented DVDs, and play scented games and simulations.

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CHAPTER 4

BROAD CASTING OF SMELL

Fig.4 Principle of DigiScent’s iSmell system

4.1 Digitized Scent
A scent is indexed along two parameters, its chemical makeup and its place in the scent
”spectrum”, and then digitized into a small file.
In the above figure Ref.[4] shows the Digitized Scent.
4.2 Broadcast
The digital file is scent, attached to enhanced web content.
In the above figure Ref.[4] shows the Broadcast.

4.3Synthesize
DigiScent’s iSmell, which connects to the user’s computer like a set of speakers, synthesis the
smell from a palette of “primary odours”, following the guidelines of the digital file. ISmell
technology turns smell into digital codes that can be stored on laser discs or as computer files
and it can even be emailed. It reads the digital scent file, creates a smell from a ”palette” of
128 chemicals stored in a cartridge, which wafts into the air with a small fan.
In the above figure Ref.[4] shows the Synthesis Diagram

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CHAPTER 5
APPLICATIONS
There are many applications for digital scent technology such as:
* Send scented email
* Watch scented DVD's
* Play scented video games
* Sample a perfume from a beauty product's Website
* Smell the assortment of freshly brewed coffees for sale in their online store.

5.1 Types of Applications

There are four basic types of applications that scentware seems a logic fit for at the moment.
* Marketing
* Entertainment
* Education
* Medical

5.2 Multisensory Marketing

Death to Banner Ads - Let the Nose Lead the Way Commerce tends to lead development,
which is why some of the bigger scentware developers, like TriSenx, are partnering with
companies that just plain smell. Perfume manufactures are an obvious fit. They would be able
to benefit from doing market research across the net, emailing you samples of some new
fragrance they might be trying out to see how you like it, and using your feedback to shape the
final product. And the heck with scratch-and-sniff cards in your favorite magazine. Now you’ll
smell their latest and greatest when arrive at your favorite women’s website or online boutique.

5.3 Online Interactive Games

Imagine smelling the scent of an opponent in an interactive online role-playing game or
smelling the damp cave your character is trapped in. Games with scented environments, entities
and prizes are more immersive and realistic. Scented games will soon be the standard in
interactive media, just as games with sound became prevalent as soundcards became common.

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5.4 Communication
Scent offers developers as well as consumers another medium for creativity and self
expression.
Scented web sites, electronic greeting cards and e-mail will enliven all e-communication.
With iSmell technology, you can travel anywhere in the world or to any time period in the past.

5.5 E-Commerce
Scent will bring the online shopping experience to life. Scent-enabled shopping sites
will be more compelling if you can actually smell perfume, flowers, food and beverages,
cigars, and exotic places.

Fig.5.5 E-Commerce Perfume

5.6 Advertising

Vendors of food, cosmetics, home care products, and travel related services can use scent to
make advertisements more engaging and memorable. Eventually, like musical jingles and

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graphical logos, scented banner ads will make it possible to communicate the key feature of
scented products or to simply evoke a certain feeling.

CHAPTER 6

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EFFECTS OF DIGITAL SMELL FOR DIFFERENT

SITE
6.1 Over the Theater
After some time the virtual theaters will come in the market. This virtual theater is basically
the concept of the virtual reality. These theaters will have electronic hand gloves, digital smell
synthesizer, multipoint surround sound system, movement controllable seats, 3d goggles. From
this idea the multipoint surround sound system, 3d goggles, movement controllable seats were
completed. Now for the user to fill more realistic effects of movies they were introducing the
very new facility of digital smell in movies or in games.
For example if we are watching a movie and we see burning of tier then we will fill that smell
in theater.
In the below figure 6.1 shows the Theater Diagram.

Fig.6.1 Over the Theater Diagram

6.2 Over the Television

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Now a days as new and new sound technology came in picture our home television is
changing, getting more and more powerful sound with it. After some time over television
will came will more clear picture, better voice as well as ismell device, which will create
more interest in watching the television;

6.3 Over the Internet

DigiScents technology will be used to add a new dimension to e-commerce and entertainment
technology: adding scent to movies, online advertising and interactive games are just a few of
the possibilities. "Online greeting cards will be one of the first big plays. We digitize and
broadcast scent over the Internet and analyze the molecular structure and sensory perception
of an odor and software-code it. The iSmell is a peripheral that is the size of an electronic
pencil sharpener; it connects to a USB port. Its scent cartridge would be like a color printer
cartridge but with 128 scent elements to combine. These elements will combine to make
thousands of scent combinations.
"Humans detect around 10,000 smells in their lifetimes. We're going to create the primaries of
smell. The company is also creating a Snortal, a first-of-its kind Internet site on which people
can create scented e-mail and their own custom scents.
Beta testing is currently under way, and final products will be released in fall 2002.

6.4 E-mail Alive with smell

In the below figure 6.4 shows the E-mail Alive with Smell.

Fig.6.4 shows the E-mail Alive with Smell

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E-mail alive with the smell of all the uses for scentware, this one scares be most the ability to
send emails with smells anybody can design. Sure, it’ll add a fun new dimension to birthday
when you can send an electronic postcard with nice music and a dozen roses that that smell
real, but can you imagine the legions of alternatives your friends (and others) will opt for?
Dirty sneakers, wet dogs May be worse assaults to your delicate sensibilities will be within the
reach of email artists and spammers alike.
For authors and music composers the idea of adding taste and smell to their creative conjuring
seems irresistible. Words can be powerful stimulators of imagined tastes and smells, but the
ability to bring those exact things to life may make the electronic distribution of storytelling
an even more tempting channel. Perhaps a glimpse of the
evolution of mega bookstores and internet cafes.

6.5 Education
Tapping into Another Information Channel. You need only to walk into a bakery or popcorn-
filled theatre to realize the powerful ability of smell to invoke memory.
It’s this power that makes the addition of scent to the classroom experience such an interesting
new ally. I don’t know about you, but reading about Shakespeare or Napoleon out of a textbook
was rarely inspiring. Had you given me the chance to “interact” with history through the sites,
sounds tastes and smells of that time, you’d
Probably have had me hooked.
Virtual field trips have become an invaluable tool for bringing important experience into the
classroom where time or geography may otherwise prevent them. The addition of Smell is
acknowledged as a tool that enhances the memory of that experience, and amount of
knowledge that is retained because of it.

6.6 Medical
A new Tool for Catching Degenerative Neurological Diseases Early Aromatherapy will
perhaps be one of the big drivers of home computer scentware sales. In addition to
ergonomically correct keyboards and mice, music while we work, and even computerbased
workouts to help you keep fit, you can now add smell to your list of tools for increasing
personal wellbeing. The benefits of aromatherapy go beyond personal pleasure.

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CHAPTER 7
LIMITATIONS
The obvious one is the price. Most home computer users won’t be willing to pay the $250-
500+ price tag for the luxury of scratch-and-sniff websites.
Some diehard game fans may find the olfactory add-on a worthwhile boost to their multimedia
experience, but chances are this technology will find its first strong market in small kiosks and
other specialty shops.
While many fragrance manufacturers will find the ability to use scentware for both market
research and the generation of new sales, most of the “ScentWare” application available today
operate at a very simple level and aren’t capable of reproducing the very complex protein level
of molecule modeling that commercial fragrances require. Specialty food marketers will face
the same problem. While pizza, popcorn and apple pie are already stock smells in a number of
scentware collections, exact replicas of some of the more complex “branded” foods that big
distributors want to entice you with just won’t be possible yet. While a few year’s old, the
technology is still immature, and will require a committed partners and reasonable investment
to customize the results in a way that’s suitable for companies whose smell is their branding.

CONCLUSION

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A Scent has a strange power over human beings. It can create a mood, such as foreshadowing
or ambiance. It can intensify emotions such as fear or love. It can also give the sensation of
virtual reality and suspension of disbelief.
“The Sense of smell is closely tied to memory and emotion, making scent a powerful way to
reinforce ideas”.
There are several streams over which this digital smell is used, Such as over the television,
theater and the web. Hence we conclude that this digital smell will revolutionized the world.
And at every place we will require this device, such as for scented mail, scented movies,
scented songs we must requires this device.
This device will become our need in future.

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