ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY (20240269336). SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES FOR IMPLEMENTING OLFACTORY DELIVERY IN VIRTUALIZED ENVIRONMENTS USING AN OLFACTORY DELIVERY ENGINE simplified abstract

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES FOR IMPLEMENTING OLFACTORY DELIVERY IN VIRTUALIZED ENVIRONMENTS USING AN OLFACTORY DELIVERY ENGINE

Organization Name

ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

Inventor(s)

Alireza Bahremand of Mese AZ (US)

Richard Gerkin of Tempe AZ (US)

Mason Manetta of Mesa AZ (US)

Jessica Lai of Tempe AZ (US)

Robert Likamwa of Temp AZ (US)

Brian Smith of Phoenix AZ (US)

Christy Spackman of Phoenix AZ (US)

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES FOR IMPLEMENTING OLFACTORY DELIVERY IN VIRTUALIZED ENVIRONMENTS USING AN OLFACTORY DELIVERY ENGINE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240269336 titled 'SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES FOR IMPLEMENTING OLFACTORY DELIVERY IN VIRTUALIZED ENVIRONMENTS USING AN OLFACTORY DELIVERY ENGINE

The patent application describes systems, methods, and apparatuses for implementing olfactory delivery in virtualized environments using an olfactory delivery engine. This technology aims to mimic physical odor sensations virtually to provide users with a real-time odor synthesis that approximates what they would smell in a virtual environment, such as in virtual reality.

• Smell composer framework allows developers to configure odor sources in virtual space.
• Smell mixer dynamically estimates the odor mix that the user would smell based on diffusion models and relative odor source distances.
• Smell controller coordinates an olfactometer to physically present an approximation of the odor mix to the user's mask from a set of odorants channeled through controllable flow valves.

Potential Applications: - Virtual reality gaming - Training simulations - Therapeutic applications for mental health

Problems Solved: - Providing a realistic olfactory experience in virtual environments - Enhancing user immersion and engagement in virtual reality

Benefits: - Improved olfactory detection threshold measurement - Enhanced ability to localize odors in virtual environments - Enhanced user experience in virtual reality environments

Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhancing Virtual Reality Experiences with Olfactory Delivery Technology" This technology could be used in the gaming industry, training simulations, and therapeutic applications, potentially revolutionizing the way users interact with virtual environments.

Questions about Olfactory Delivery Technology: 1. How does olfactory delivery technology enhance user experience in virtual reality?

  - Olfactory delivery technology enhances user experience in virtual reality by providing a more immersive and realistic sensory experience, adding another dimension to virtual environments.

2. What are the potential challenges in implementing olfactory delivery technology in commercial applications?

  - Some potential challenges in implementing olfactory delivery technology in commercial applications may include the cost of the technology, compatibility with existing systems, and ensuring a consistent and high-quality user experience.

Original Abstract Submitted

described herein are systems, methods, and apparatuses for implementing olfactory delivery in virtualized environments using an olfactory delivery engine. mimicking physical odor sensations virtually can present users with a real-time odor synthesis that approximates what users would smell in a virtual environment, e.g., as they walk around in virtual reality. a novel smell engine is described herein which includes: (i) a smell composer framework that allows developers to configure odor sources in virtual space, (ii) a smell mixer that dynamically estimates the odor mix that the user would smell, based on diffusion models and relative odor source distances, and (iii) a smell controller that coordinates an olfactometer to physically present an approximation of the odor mix to the user's mask from a set of odorants channeled through controllable flow valves. experimental results show that the smell engine can help measure a subject's olfactory detection threshold and improve their ability to precisely localize odors in the virtual environment, as compared to existing trigger-based solutions. other related embodiments are disclosed.