An electrical current is sent through the lead wires to heat an
aqueous solution. The heat builds pressure, causing a tiny
hole in an elastomer to open, releasing the odor, which is
measured by the detector.
(Credit: UC San Diego)aqueous solution. The heat builds pressure, causing a tiny
hole in an elastomer to open, releasing the odor, which is
measured by the detector.
CNET - Nowadays, when a friend says her TV stinks, you assume she's talking about picture or sound quality. Some years down the road--assuming certain cross-Pacific R&D pans out--she might mean that literally.
Researchers at the University of California at San Diego are collaborating with Samsung to develop a compact odor-generating component for TVs and cell phones. The as-yet-unnamed device would give television programs and Web sites a palette of 10,000 odors. More
Researchers at the University of California at San Diego are collaborating with Samsung to develop a compact odor-generating component for TVs and cell phones. The as-yet-unnamed device would give television programs and Web sites a palette of 10,000 odors. More
