Optics: motion pictures – Special effects
Patent
1997-07-03
1999-09-07
Adams, Russell
Optics: motion pictures
Special effects
G03B 2132
Patent
active
059495227
ABSTRACT:
A device is described which can deliver various combinations of scents in rapid succession to a user's nose in conjunction with videographic images and or sounds. The device consists of an air compressor (26) which forces air through a bank of valves (28). The valves can be mechanically, electrically or pneumatically actuated. The valves (28) can be of an on/off or proportional flow type. Each valve (28) delivers compressed air to a fragrance holder (48). The air carries away the scent molecules which have entered the gas phase.
This air is then mixed with the air from all other fragrance holders, whose inlet valves were open, in the packed column (16). The final mixture is delivered to the user via nasal tubing (20) and is emitted right below the wearer's nose. Other devices such as a mask covering the nose or a stand, which the user positions their face next to, can be used to deliver the scent to the user. The scent is then drawn away into a scent scrubber (38). The invention can coordinate the delivery of scents so that they complement video or audiovisual images being displayed. This is done by utilizing a microprocessor (34) or computer controller (36) which receives the electronic output from the music or video producing device.
For the computer each digitized image has the frame number encoded. For images generated by computer independent devices characteristic video frame signals or music voltage fluctuations can be counted by the microprocessor to determine the currently displayed frame or music played. The microprocessor (34) or computer (36) then compares the data for the current frame displayed or music played with preprogrammed instructions for the correct combination of scents to be delivered to the viewer. Then they electronically open the correct valves in the proper sequence.
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