Vermont Patent of the Month – May 2025
U.S. Patent No. 12311257, titled ‘Systems and techniques for generating scent’, introduces a new frontier in digital immersion. Granted to OVR Technology, the invention enables the precise generation and control of scents in sync with virtual environments. This breakthrough lets users smell what they see in real time.
By integrating scent into VR and AR platforms, this technology boosts realism and emotional impact. Whether exploring a virtual forest or training in a simulation, users experience a deeper sense of presence and memory engagement.
Smart Scent Delivery
The patented system uses a compact device that emits controlled scent bursts based on software input. Unlike traditional methods, it quickly clears the air to avoid scent overlap. This ensures clarity and timing, essential for immersive use.
Expanding Use Cases
Applications span across healthcare, education, defense, and entertainment. Therapists could use scent to evoke emotional responses. Trainers can simulate environments with added realism. In gaming, users might smell burning rubber in a race or flowers in a fantasy world.
A Sensory Shift in Digital Design
With this invention, OVR Technology moves closer to multi-sensory computing. The ability to “smell” digital scenes opens doors for deeper, more human-centered interaction in virtual spaces.
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