German Firms Patent Scented Text Messaging

"Two German companies have patented technology for sending scented text messages between mobile phones.

The chip, which carries a range of around 100 pre-defined scents, has been developed by the Institute of Sensory Analysis and interactive services firm Convisual and will be on the market in one to two years.

“People will be able to send the smell of the beach and sunshine to their friends when they’re on vacation,” Convisual spokesperson Sandra Wiewiorra told The Local on Wednesday.

The chips are still in the developmental stages and should be on the market in one to two years, she said, adding that there will be about 100 different prefabricated scents on the chip for customers to choose from.

The chips will be affordable, she said, but customers will need a scent chip compliant phone to access the scents through both multi-media and text messages."

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emily | 3:19 PM | Technology |
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