System and method for generating olfactory stimuli
US10688389B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05B17/0684
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device or system is provided that provides olfactory stimuli, and includes a piezoelectric vibration device that is used to produce scents corresponding to actions performed in a VR or AR environment, or other application. In some implementations, a user interacts with one or more game elements within a game program being executed by a game engine, and responsive to the interaction, the game engine may communicate a series of commands that cause a piezoelectric device of the device to generate scents to be experienced by the user.
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