'Smellophone'
The Mobile That Captures Scent
Cell phones are becoming more and more interactive. Inventors at the Tokyo Institute of Technology are on the verge of creating the first mobile 'smellophone', a gadget that can capture a scent and replay it later. Each microchip contains a chemical sensor which can detect different traces in an odour. Engineers have already build a system that can record apples, oranges, melons and bananas and claim that these sensors can come up with thousands of combinations. So who would use this technology? "Amateur chefs desperate to recreate perfectly a restaurant meal they have enjoyed could use the device to record its aroma. And there could be more serious uses. Doctors, miles away from an accident, could be sent the smells around a wound to assess if it is infected." (Daily Mail)
Trend Themes
1. Scent Capturing Technology - The development of mobile 'smellophones' creates potential for innovative scent capturing technology in industries such as agriculture, food, and healthcare.
2. Smartphone Integration - With the integration of scent capturing technology into smartphones, there is potential for innovative applications in various industries, including home and personal care.
3. Virtual Reality Experience - Virtual reality industries have the opportunity to use scent capturing technology to enhance the experience and immerse users by adding a new layer of sensory diversity.
Industry Implications
1. Agriculture - Scent capturing technology can be used to help assess the ripeness of fruits and vegetables for more accurate harvesting and food processing in the agriculture industry.
2. Food - In the food industry, mobile 'smellophones' can be used to recreate a restaurant meal or assess the quality of ingredients based on scent.
3. Healthcare - The integration of scent capturing technology in the healthcare industry can aid in the assessment of wounds, infections, and other conditions through remote scent analysis.