JP2020042067A - Aroma sharing system and sharing system of content with aroma - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a mechanism which enables different users to share aroma.SOLUTION: An aroma sharing system comprises an olfactory display 4 onto which a plurality of aroma source cartridges can be loaded, a terminal device 3 which controls the olfactory display 4, and a server 10 which is connected to the terminal device 3 over a network. The terminal device 3 includes a content reproduction unit for reproducing content with aroma 200 downloaded from the server 10. Aroma reproduction information includes an aroma number standardized for specifying the kind of aroma. The content reproduction unit determines which one of the plurality of aroma source cartridges loaded onto the olfactory display is used for reproducing aroma on the basis of the aroma number, and injects aroma from the olfactory display according to the aroma reproduction information in synchronization with video and/or sound.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a system for sharing a scent, and more particularly to a system for sharing a scent between different users. The present invention also relates to a system for sharing content to which scent reproduction information is added.

  The physical sense of sight or hearing is physically stimulated by light or sound. Therefore, content that stimulates vision or hearing can be reproduced by continuous physical quantities such as light wavelength and frequency, sound frequency and amplitude. On the other hand, the sense of smell, which is a chemical sensation, is a sensation that identifies patterns (shape, size, properties of functional groups, etc.) of scent molecules as discrete information. Scent molecules are volatile low-molecular organic compounds that are sucked into the nostrils by the flow of air and dissolve into the olfactory mucous membrane to stimulate the olfactory cilia.

  For this reason, in order to reproduce a scent that stimulates the sense of smell, it is necessary to prepare a mixture of low-molecular-weight organic compounds as stimulating elements in advance. In order to configure a device for stimulating olfaction, it is necessary to load, for example, a fragrance serving as an olfactory stimulating element into the device as a cartridge. Since the configuration is such that the cartridge is filled with the fragrance, the number of times the fragrance is reproduced is limited.

  In the case of olfaction, there are as many as 396 olfactory receptor genes corresponding to the three primary colors of vision (red, green, and blue). It is not clear at present how these olfactory receptor genes react to scent molecules. For this reason, at present, the scent mixture (flavoring agent) generated in a specific pattern can be reproduced only by the same pattern of fragrance.

  There are various restrictions on the reproduction of the scent that stimulates the sense of smell as described above, and research and development and commercialization of an olfactory display as a device for reproducing the scent under these restrictions are being promoted. Control applications for controlling olfactory displays are also being developed under these restrictions. Patent Literature 1 below discloses a system that recommends scented content to an information processing device connected via a network.

Japanese Patent No. 6297834

  As shown in Patent Literature 1, a control application for controlling an olfactory display uses scent information (a predetermined mixing ratio of a predetermined mixing ratio) generated in a predetermined pattern in conjunction with video information and acoustic information. It is possible to regenerate perfumes. When sharing scent reproduction information generated in a certain user's environment with another user, there is a problem that, in the following cases, the scent is not accurately reproduced in another user's environment.

(1) When the models of the olfactory displays used by both users are different, and the total number of the scent-containing cartridges loaded is different.

(2) The case where the models of the olfactory displays used by both users are the same, but the cartridges are loaded in different addresses (different cartridge accommodating chambers).
For example, in the olfactory display A, a cartridge with a lemon scent is loaded in the first cartridge storage chamber, whereas in the olfactory display B, a cartridge with a lemon scent is loaded in the second cartridge storage chamber.

(3) The case where the model of the olfactory display used by both users is the same, but a cartridge is not loaded at a certain address (in a certain cartridge accommodating chamber) in one device.
For example, in the case of the olfactory display A, a cartridge with a lemon scent is loaded in the first cartridge storage chamber, but in the case of the olfactory display B, no cartridge is loaded in the first cartridge storage chamber.

(4) The models of the olfactory displays used by both users are the same, but different cartridges are loaded in a certain address (in a certain cartridge storage room). For example, in the olfactory display A, the first cartridge storage room A case where a cartridge with a scent of lemon is loaded, but in the olfactory display B, a cartridge with a scent of jasmine is loaded in the first cartridge storage chamber.

(5) A case in which a plurality of olfactory displays are connected and reproduced, including the above conditions (1) to (4).

  An object of the scent sharing system of the present invention is to provide a mechanism that allows scents to be shared between different users even in an environment subject to the above-described restrictions. In addition, the scented content sharing system of the present invention provides a mechanism for sharing a content in which scent is added to video information and / or audio information between different users even in an environment subject to the above restrictions. That is the task.

  (1) A scent sharing system according to the present invention includes a plurality of olfactory units and a network connecting the plurality of olfactory units. Each olfactory unit includes an olfactory display that can be loaded with a plurality of scent source cartridges, and a terminal device that controls the olfactory display. The terminal device includes a reproducing unit that reproduces a scent based on scent reproduction information including an aroma number standardized in the system in order to specify a type of the scent to be reproduced. The reproducing unit determines, based on the aroma number, which of the plurality of scent cartridges loaded in the olfactory display is to be used to reproduce the scent, and from the olfactory display based on the scent reproduction information. Spray the scent. Each olfactory unit transmits scent reproduction information to a different olfactory unit via a network and shares the scent reproduction information with the different olfactory unit.

  The terminal device reproduces the scent based on the scent reproduction information including the standardized aroma number. This allows the scent specified in the scent reproduction information to be stored in different environments, such as when the address of the scent cartridge loaded in the olfactory display is different or when the number of scent cartridges that can be loaded in the olfactory display is different. It is possible to play.

  Thereby, the reproducibility of the scent can be improved even under various environments, such as when the model of the olfactory display is different, when the loaded state of the scent source cartridge is different, or the like. It is possible to inject a scent according to the intention of the person who edited and generated the scent reproduction information.

  (2) A scent sharing system according to the present invention includes a plurality of olfactory units, a network connecting the plurality of olfactory units, and a server connected to the network. Each olfactory unit includes an olfactory display that can be loaded with a plurality of scent source cartridges, and a terminal device that controls the olfactory display. The server includes a storage unit for storing scent reproduction information including an aroma number standardized in the system to specify a type of scent to be reproduced. The terminal device includes a reproducing unit that reproduces the scent based on the scent reproduction information downloaded from the server. The reproducing unit determines, based on the aroma number, which of the plurality of scent cartridges loaded in the olfactory display is to be used to reproduce the scent, and from the olfactory display based on the scent reproduction information. Spray the scent. Each olfactory unit transmits scent reproduction information to a different olfactory unit via the server and shares the scent reproduction information with the different olfactory unit.

  The terminal device can share the scent reproduction information including the standardized aroma number via the server. This allows the scent specified in the scent reproduction information to be stored in different environments, such as when the address of the scent cartridge loaded in the olfactory display is different or when the number of scent cartridges that can be loaded in the olfactory display is different. It is possible to play.

  (3) At least one of the terminal devices includes a generation unit that edits and generates scent reproduction information including an aroma number standardized in the system.

  The terminal device can generate scent reproduction information shared by the system. The user using the terminal device can generate a favorite scent or a scent according to a request.

  (4) The olfactory display includes a plurality of cartridge accommodating chambers for loading a plurality of incense source cartridges. The terminal device includes a setting unit that sets the type of scent filled in each scent source cartridge loaded in each cartridge accommodating chamber by an aroma number.

  Regardless of the cartridge storage chamber in which the fragrance cartridge is loaded, the terminal device can grasp the loading location of the fragrance cartridge. Thus, it is possible to select the scent source cartridge designated by the scent reproduction information and reproduce the appropriate scent.

  (5) When the scent source cartridge for reproducing the scent corresponding to the aroma number recorded in the scent reproduction information is not loaded in the olfactory display, the reproducing unit performs approximation using a preset algorithm. It is determined that the scent is to be regenerated using the scent source cartridge for regenerating the scent.

  Even if the scent source cartridge filled with the same scent as the aroma number included in the scent reproduction information is not loaded in the olfactory display, it is possible to reproduce a similar scent using a preset algorithm. It is determined that the scent is reproduced by using the scent source cartridge, and the scent reproduction information is edited to reproduce the scent close to the intention of the person who generated the scent.

  (6) The content sharing system transmits the scent reproduction information generated by the generation unit of the terminal device to another terminal device.

  A user using the terminal device can transmit a favorite scent or a scent generated as required to another terminal. Thereby, the scent generated by the user can be shared in the system.

  (7) The scented content sharing system of the present invention is a system for sharing scented content for reproducing a scent synchronized with video information and / or audio information, and includes a plurality of olfactory units and a plurality of olfactory units. And a network for connecting the units. Each olfactory unit includes an olfactory display that can be loaded with a plurality of scent source cartridges, and a terminal device that controls the olfactory display. The terminal device includes a content reproducing unit that reproduces a scented content including scent reproduction information synchronized with video information and / or audio information. The scent reproduction information includes an aroma number standardized in the system to specify the type of scent to be reproduced. The content reproducing unit determines, based on the aroma number, which of the plurality of scent cartridges loaded in the olfactory display is to be used to reproduce the scent, and converts the scent into video information and / or audio information. Synchronously, the scent is ejected from the olfactory display based on the scent reproduction information. Each olfactory unit transmits scented content including scent reproduction information to different olfactory units via a network, and shares the scented content with the different olfactory units.

  The terminal device reproduces the scented content based on the scent reproduction information including the standardized aroma number. This makes it possible to play scented content in different environments, such as when the address of the scent cartridge loaded in the olfactory display is different, or when the number of scent cartridges that can be loaded in the olfactory display is different. It is.

  This makes it possible to enhance the reproducibility of the scented content even in various environments, such as when the olfactory display is of a different model or when the state of loading the scent source cartridge is different. It is possible to inject a scent according to the intention of the person who edited and generated the scented content, and use of the scented content is promoted.

  (8) The scented content sharing system of the present invention is a system for sharing scented content for reproducing a scent synchronized with video information and / or audio information, and includes a plurality of olfactory units and a plurality of olfactory units. The network includes a network connecting the units, and a server connected to the network. Each olfactory unit includes an olfactory display that can be loaded with a plurality of scent source cartridges, and a terminal device that controls the olfactory display. The server includes a storage unit that stores scented content including scent reproduction information synchronized with video information and / or audio information. The terminal device includes a content playback unit that plays back the scented content downloaded from the server. The scent reproduction information includes an aroma number standardized in the system to specify the type of scent to be reproduced. The content reproducing unit determines, based on the aroma number, which of the plurality of scent cartridges loaded in the olfactory display is to be used to reproduce the scent, and converts the scent into video information and / or audio information. Synchronously, the scent is ejected from the olfactory display based on the scent reproduction information. Each olfactory unit transmits scented content including scent reproduction information to a different olfactory unit via the server and shares the scented content with the different olfactory unit.

  The terminal device can share the scented content based on the scent reproduction information including the standardized aroma number via the server. This makes it possible to play scented content in different environments, such as when the address of the scent cartridge loaded in the olfactory display is different, or when the number of scent cartridges that can be loaded in the olfactory display is different. It is.

  (9) At least one of the terminal devices edits the scent reproduction information including the aroma number standardized in the system, and edits the scented content including the scent reproduction information synchronized with the video information and / or the audio information. Includes a content generation unit to generate.

  The terminal device can generate scented content including scent reproduction information shared by the system. A user using the terminal device can edit and generate a content in which a favorite scent or a scent according to a request is synchronized with video information and / or audio information.

  (10) The scented content sharing system transmits the scented content including the scent reproduction information generated by the content generation unit of the terminal device to another terminal device.

  A user using the terminal device can transmit scented content including scent reproduction information to another terminal. Thereby, the content in which the scent generated by the user is synchronized with the video information and / or the audio information can be shared in the system.

  (11) The scented content sharing system further provides a platform that provides an application programming interface (API) for incorporating the scented content stored in the server in a reproducible manner in another information disclosure system. Is provided.

  By using the application programming interface stored in the server, the user can embed the scented content in various applications in a reproducible manner. The user can publish the scented content in, for example, a social networking service (SNS) or a blog.

  (12) The server acquires the aroma number of the scent filled in the scent cartridge loaded in the olfactory display, and presents the terminal device with a list of scented contents recommended to be reproduced on the terminal device. Including parts.

  Various odor source cartridges are loaded on the olfactory display connected to the terminal device by the user. By presenting the recommended content by the presenting unit, it is possible to provide fragrant content with high reproducibility according to the environment of the user.

  It is possible to provide a mechanism for sharing the same scent between different users. Further, it is possible to provide a mechanism for sharing content in which scent is added to video information and / or audio information between different users.

1 is an overall view of a content sharing system according to the present embodiment. It is an outline view of an olfactory display and a schematic diagram of a display main body. It is a front view of a display main-body part. It is VI-VI side sectional drawing of a display main body part. It is a perspective view of an incense source cartridge. It is a figure which shows the standardized aroma number table. It is a figure showing the setting screen of the fragrance cartridge displayed on the display of the terminal device. It is a figure showing the setting screen of the fragrance cartridge displayed on the display of the terminal device. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a user interface of a content player displayed on a display of a terminal device. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an internal structure of the terminal device. It is a figure showing the data structure of scented content. It is a figure showing an aroma code. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a usage image of a content sharing system. It is a flowchart which shows the selection algorithm of a fragrance cartridge.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the content sharing system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The content sharing system 100 according to the present embodiment is a system that shares a scented content 200 to which scent reproduction information is added in addition to video information and audio information via a network. Here, an embodiment in which a scent is shared between different users by using the scented content 200 will be described. However, the present invention is also applied to a system in which only a scent is shared without being added to video information and audio information. It is possible.

｛1. Overview of the content sharing system
FIG. 1 is an overall view of a content sharing system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The content sharing system 100 includes a content providing site 1, the Internet 2, a terminal device 3, an olfactory display 4, and the like. The server 10 installed at the content providing site 1 is connected to the Internet 2. The server 10 is a server that distributes the scented content 200 to which scent reproduction information is added in addition to video information and audio information.

  The terminal device 3 is a terminal that reproduces the scented content 200 distributed by the server 10. In FIG. 1, two terminal devices 3A and 3B are connected as the terminal device 3. The olfactory display 4 is a device that injects a scent when the terminal device 3 reproduces the scented content 200. In FIG. 1, the olfactory display 4A is connected to the terminal device 3A, and the olfactory display 4B is connected to the terminal device 3B. In the following description, the terminal devices 3A and 3B will be collectively described as the terminal device 3 unless particularly distinguished. In addition, when the olfactory displays 4A and 4B are not particularly distinguished from each other, they will be collectively described as the olfactory displays 4. The terminal device 3 and the olfactory display 4 constitute the "smell unit" of the present invention.

  In the present embodiment, terminal device 3A is a tablet, and terminal device 3B is a smartphone. The terminal device 3 is not limited to a tablet or a smartphone, and various types of terminals that can be connected to a network such as a personal computer can be used.

  In the present embodiment, one olfactory display 4 is connected to one terminal device 3, but a plurality of olfactory displays 4 may be connected to one terminal device 3. Further, a configuration in which a plurality of terminal devices 3 are connected to one olfactory display 4 and each terminal device 3 shares one olfactory display 4 is also possible. The terminal device 3 includes a device having only a function of reproducing the scented content 200 and a device having a function of editing and generating the scented content 200 in addition to the function of reproducing the scented content 200. In the present embodiment, both the terminal device 3A and the terminal device 3B have an editing and generating function in addition to the function of reproducing the scented content 200.

{2. Configuration of Olfactory Display デ ィ ス プ レ イ
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the olfactory display 4. The olfactory display 4 includes a display main body 40 for emitting a scent and a tripod 49 for supporting the display main body 40. The olfactory display 4 is connected to the terminal device 3 via a USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable in the present embodiment. The connection form between the olfactory display 4 and the terminal device 3 is not particularly limited. The olfactory display 4 may be connected to the terminal device 3 using wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark).

  As shown in FIG. 2, six scent cartridges 5, 5,... Can be loaded in the display main body 40 of the olfactory display 4. The scent source cartridge 5 is filled with a scent component ejected by the olfactory display 4. In the present embodiment, the olfactory display 4 can be loaded with six perfume cartridges 5, but the number of perfume cartridges 5 that can be loaded is not limited to this. As shown in FIG. 2, the cartridge housing chamber number is printed on the display main body 40. Since the olfactory display 4 of the present embodiment is capable of loading six fragrance cartridges 5, the cartridge storage chambers for loading the six fragrance cartridges 5 correspond to the cartridge storage chamber number # 1. ｝ To {6} are printed.

  FIG. 3 is a front view showing the internal structure of the display main body 40 of the olfactory display 4. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the ejection plate 44 (shown in FIG. 4) provided in the display main body unit 40 is removed. FIG. 3 shows a state where the incense source cartridge 5 is not loaded in the display main body 40.

  The display main body 40 includes a housing 45 and partition walls 46, 46, ... that partition the internal space of the housing 45 into six rooms. The six sections separated by the partition walls 46, 46 ... form six cartridge storage chambers 47, 47 ....

  FIG. 4 is a side sectional view of the display main body 40 taken along line IV-IV in FIG. The housing 45 includes a base portion 41, a slide cover 42, and an ejection plate 44. The base 41, the slide cover 42, and the injection plate 44 are made of, for example, acrylic resin.

  The base portion 41 is formed in a substantially hexagonal shape when viewed from the front, and is disposed behind the housing 45 (on the side opposite to the user). As shown in FIG. 3, six pillars 43 are provided on the periphery of the base part 41, and a slide cover 42 is arranged between the pillars 43. The slide cover 42 is slidable along the column 43, and the fragrance cartridge 5 can be loaded into the housing 45 by removing the slide cover 42.

  A jet plate 44 is attached to the front end of the support column 43 and the slide cover 42, that is, to the front end of the housing 45. The injection plate 44 is formed in a substantially hexagonal shape. An injection port 441 is formed at the center of the injection plate 44.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a central member 411 extending forward is planted in the center of the base portion 41. The center member 411 extends forward from the base portion 41, and its tip is located below the injection port 441.

  The cartridge accommodating chamber 47 has an aroma passage 471 connected to an ejection port 441 formed in the ejection plate 44. Thereby, the scent sprayed from the scent source cartridge 5 loaded in the cartridge accommodating chamber 47 is sent to the injection port 441 through the scent passage 471.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a wind source 61 for ejecting aroma from the cartridge 5 is arranged in the partition wall 46. That is, in the present embodiment, six wind sources 61, 61,... Are accommodated in each of the six partition walls 46, 46,. A discharge port of a nozzle provided at the center of the wind power source 61 is connected to the inside of the cartridge accommodating chamber 47, and allows air to flow into the fragrance cartridge 5 loaded in the cartridge accommodating chamber 47. In the present embodiment, the wind source 61 is configured by a diaphragm using a piezoelectric element (piezo element). By applying a high-frequency AC voltage or pulse voltage to the piezoelectric element, the diaphragm bends and vibrates at a high speed in the thickness direction to generate an air flow.

  As shown in FIG. 4, an auxiliary wind source 62 is provided in the base portion 41. The auxiliary wind power source 62 is provided independently of the cartridge accommodating chamber 47, and is used for accelerating the aroma, adjusting the concentration of the aroma component, deodorizing, and the like. In the present embodiment, the auxiliary wind source 62 is also formed of a diaphragm using a piezoelectric element (piezo element). The piezoelectric element constituting the auxiliary wind source 62 has the same size as the piezoelectric element constituting the wind source 61 for flowing air into the fragrance cartridge 5 loaded in the cartridge accommodating chamber 47. Good, but it is also possible to employ a larger one than the piezo element of the wind source 61.

  As shown in FIG. 4, an auxiliary wind path 412 is formed in the central member 411 as a path for air (odorless air) discharged from the nozzle of the auxiliary wind source 62. The auxiliary wind path 412 is a path that linearly connects the nozzle of the auxiliary wind source 62 and the injection port 441. When the auxiliary wind source 62 is driven, odorless air is discharged from the nozzles of the auxiliary wind source 62 into the auxiliary wind path 412. Since this odorless air goes straight to the injection port 441, it is injected from the injection port 441 with almost no pressure drop. As described above, by adopting a large piezo element constituting the auxiliary wind source 62, it is possible to increase the discharge amount of odorless air, accelerate odor, adjust the concentration of odor components, deodorize, etc. Function can be improved.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the scent source cartridge 5 includes a container main body 50 formed of a synthetic resin such as polyethylene or polypropylene. In the present embodiment, the container main body 50 is formed in a triangular prism shape so that it can be loaded into the cartridge accommodating chamber 47. An intake port 51 is provided in the container body 50. The intake port 51 is arranged at a position corresponding to the nozzle of the wind power source 61 when the perfume cartridge 5 is loaded in the cartridge accommodating chamber 47.

  As shown in FIG. 5, an aroma spout 52 is provided at the upper end corner of the container body 50. The scent outlet 52 is arranged at a position corresponding to the scent passage 471 when the scent source cartridge 5 is loaded in the cartridge accommodating chamber 47.

  The inside of the container body 50 is filled with a solid scent source 53. The fragrance source 53 is produced, for example, by impregnating a granular porous body with a liquid fragrance and holding the liquid fragrance on the outer surface and in the pores of the porous body. As the fragrance, natural fragrances, synthetic fragrances, and mixed fragrances thereof can be used. As the porous body, a granular body such as calcium silicate can be used. The particle size and shape of the porous body are not particularly limited. By using the solid perfume source 53, the perfume (fragrance component) can be gradually released from the perfume source 53 over a long period of time.

  When the perfume cartridge 5 is loaded into the cartridge accommodating chamber 47 of the display main body 40, the slide cover 42 is opened, and the perfume cartridge 5 is accommodated in the cartridge accommodating chamber 47. Thereafter, the slide cover 42 is closed to complete the loading of the perfume cartridge 5.

  When an AC voltage is applied to the piezoelectric element of the wind power source 61 after the fragrance source cartridge 5 is loaded in the cartridge accommodating chamber 47, the diaphragm bends and vibrates at a high speed. , High-speed and high-pressure air is sent into the incense source cartridge 5. The air in the scent source cartridge 5 contains a gaseous scent component volatilized from the scent source 53, and the air (scent) containing the scent component is discharged from the scent outlet 52 into the scent passage 471. You.

  At the same time or at a different timing, the auxiliary wind source 62 is driven. The odorless air discharged from the nozzle of the auxiliary wind source 62 goes straight to the injection port 441 through the linear auxiliary wind path 412. The fragrance discharged from the fragrance outlet 52 into the fragrance passage 471 merges with the odorless air discharged from the auxiliary wind source 62, is accelerated, and is jetted from the jet 441 vigorously with straightness. Then, when the application of the voltage to the piezoelectric element of the wind source 61 is stopped, the injection of the fragrance from the injection port 441 is also stopped instantaneously. Alternatively, the odor emitted from the injection port 441 is scattered by continuously discharging odorless air from the auxiliary wind source 62 while stopping the odor emitted from the fragrance cartridge 5 by stopping the wind source 61. Can be deodorized. As a result, it is possible to control the scent limited in space and time.

  In this embodiment, six cartridge accommodating chambers 47, 47,... Are provided, and six incense source cartridges 5, 5,. Thereby, it is possible to present the six types of scents individually, and also to activate the wind sources 61, 61... Of the plurality of cartridge accommodating chambers 47, 47. The respective scents from the respective cartridge accommodating chambers 47 can be mixed and presented. Also, by adjusting the voltage applied to the wind sources 61, 61... And the duty ratio thereof, it is possible to change the proportion of mixing the scent. In addition, by adjusting the amount of odorless air sent from the auxiliary wind source 62, the concentration of the scent ejected from the scent cartridge 5 can be adjusted.

{3. Standardization of aroma numbers｝
The aroma number (ACIN: Aroma Cartridge Identifier Number) indicates a code of a scent (aroma) standardized in the content sharing system 100. That is, the aroma source cartridge 5 loaded in the olfactory display 4 is given an aroma number according to the type of scent filled in the cartridge. By specifying the aroma number, the user can purchase the fragrance cartridge 5 purchased in the past or the fragrance cartridge 5 recommended by another person. All types of scents used in the content sharing system 100 are coded. That is, the aroma source cartridge 5 used in the content sharing system 100 is provided with an aroma number (ACIN) for all types. Therefore, even when the terminal device 3B located at a remote place from the terminal device 3A uses the aroma number (ACIN), the same scent can be reproduced when the scented content 200 is reproduced. The fragrance source 53 filled in the container body 50 of the fragrance source cartridge 5 can be replaced, and the fragrance source cartridge 5 can be reused.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a standardized aroma number (ACIN). The fragrance used in the content sharing system 100 is coded in three stages of a large classification, a middle classification, and a small classification. There are two major categories: "natural" and "synthetic". Each of natural and synthetic is classified into a middle category such as "citrus", "beverage", "flower", "food", "fruit", "plant" and so on. Citrus is classified into small categories such as "bergamot", "citronella", "grapefruit", "cabos", "lemon", "lime", and so on. Bergamot is assigned N-CT1 as an aroma number, and Citronella is assigned N-CT2 as an aroma number. Of course, the code, code system, classification, and the like of the aroma number (ACIN) shown in FIG. 6 are merely examples.

  The aroma number (ACIN) shown in FIG. 6 is stored in the server 10 and the terminal device 3 as an aroma number table 210. By sharing the aroma number table 210, even a user in a remote place can share the same or similar scent.

｛4. Registration of aroma number｝
The user using the content sharing system 100 purchases the scent cartridges 5, 5,. The scent cartridge 5 is filled with various scent components. A standardized aroma number using FIG. 6 is assigned to the fragrance component contained in the fragrance cartridge 5.

  The user loads the purchased scent cartridges 5, 5,... Into the display main body 40 of the olfactory display 4. As described above, it is possible to load six scent cartridges 5, 5,... Into the display main body 40 of the present embodiment.

  Next, the user activates the setting program SP (shown in FIG. 10) for setting the olfactory display 4 in the terminal device 3 to which the olfactory display 4 is connected. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a setting screen 80 of the setting program SP displayed on the monitor of the terminal device 3. As shown in the figure, the user performs an operation on the setting screen 80 to designate the aroma numbers of the scent cartridges 5, 5,... Loaded in the cartridge accommodating chambers 47, 47,.

  As described above, the cartridge housing chamber numbers are printed on the cartridge housing chambers 47, 47,... Of the display main body 40 so that the user can confirm them. The user confirms each cartridge storage chamber number, and sets the aroma number of the fragrance cartridge 5 loaded in the cartridge storage chamber 47 on the setting screen 80.

  For example, when the user sets the fragrance cartridge 5 loaded in the cartridge accommodating chamber 47 of the cartridge accommodating chamber number {1}, the user selects the pull-down menu of the item displayed as “Aroma Cartridge 1” on the setting screen 80 of FIG. I do. As a result, a list 82 of aroma numbers is displayed as shown in FIG. The user selects the aroma number of the loaded fragrance cartridge 5 from the aroma number list 82. Thereby, the aroma number of the fragrance cartridge 5 loaded in the cartridge accommodation room number {1} is registered. By the same operation, the aroma number of the fragrance cartridge 5 loaded in the cartridge accommodation room number {2} to {6} is registered. The aroma number of the fragrance cartridge 5 loaded in the cartridge accommodation room numbers {1} to {6} is stored in the terminal device 3 as setting information SI (shown in FIG. 10).

｛5. Content sharing system configuration and processing flow
Next, a processing flow of the content sharing system 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. As described with reference to FIG. 1, the terminal device 3A and the terminal device 3B are connected to the content sharing system 100. Here, an example will be described in which the terminal device 3A edits and generates the scented content 200 to which the scent reproduction information is added in addition to the video information and the audio information, and uploads the scented content 200 to the server 10. Further, a case will be described as an example where the terminal device 3B downloads the scented content 200 uploaded by the terminal device 3A from the server 10 and reproduces it.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating the user interface 70 of the content player CP displayed on the displays of the terminal devices 3A and 3B. The content player CP is a program for reproducing the scented content 200, and is installed in the terminal device 3A and the terminal device 3B. The functional unit realized by the content player CP using hardware resources such as the CPU 31 and the memory 32 of the terminal device 3 corresponds to the “content reproducing unit” of the present invention.

  FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram of the terminal device 3 (3A or 3B). The terminal device 3 includes a CPU 31, a memory 32, and an auxiliary storage device 33 such as a hard disk drive (HDD) or a solid state drive (SDD). In the auxiliary storage device 33, a content player CP and a setting program SP are installed. The auxiliary storage device 33 stores setting information SI and an aroma number table 210. The scented content 200 downloaded from the server or edited and generated by itself is stored in the auxiliary storage device 33. The terminal device 3 can reproduce the scented content 200 by executing the content player CP using the hardware resources of the CPU 31 and the memory 32.

  The content player CP has an edition in which only the scented content 200 can be reproduced and an edition in which the scented content 200 can be reproduced and edited and generated. In the present embodiment, an edition capable of reproducing and editing and generating scented content is installed in the terminal device 3A and the terminal device 3B. A user who does not edit and generate the scented content 200 but only reproduces it may install an edition capable of only reproducing the scented content 200 on the terminal device 3.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the user interface 70 of the content player CP includes a video playback area 71, a data operation menu 72, an aroma selection menu 73, a video control area 74, a playback time display area 75, and a timeline display area 76. ing. The data operation menu 72 and the aroma selection menu 73 are menus used when editing and generating the scented content 200.

  The video reproduction area 71 is an area where the video included in the scented content 200 is reproduced. The sound included in the scented content 200 is output from a speaker (not shown) provided in the terminal device 3. Aroma code (Aroma Code) indicating at what timing and for how long a scent specified by an aroma number (ACIN) is added to the scented content 200 as scent-related information. When the scented content 200 is reproduced, the scent is emitted from the olfactory display 4 based on the aroma code. The aroma code corresponds to “scent reproduction information” in the present invention. Many aroma codes corresponding to various scenes constitute aroma data.

  The data operation menu 72 displays a video information and / or audio information reference icon (M), an aroma data reference icon (A), and an aroma data storage icon (S). The user can read the video / audio information by selecting the video / audio information reference icon (M). As the video / audio information, for example, data stored in the auxiliary storage device 33 of the terminal device 3 may be read, or information downloaded from any site connected to the Internet 2 may be read.

  The user can read the aroma data 201 by selecting the aroma data reference icon (A). The aroma data 201 is data in which an aroma code that is “scent reproduction information” is recorded. Specifically, the aroma data 201 is data composed of a plurality of aroma codes. The user can save the edited aroma data 201 by selecting the aroma data storage icon (S). The edited aroma data 201 is added to the video information and the audio information, and is stored as the scented content 200 in the auxiliary storage device 33 of the terminal device 3.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a data structure of the scented content 200. As shown in the figure, the scented content 200 includes aroma data 201 including video information, audio information, and an aroma code (scent reproduction information).

  FIG. 9 is referred to again. In the aroma selection menu 73, icons for selecting the scents of the cartridge accommodation room numbers {1} to {6} are displayed. The scents of the cartridge storage chamber numbers {1} to {6} correspond to the scent cartridges 5, 5,... Loaded in the cartridge storage chamber numbers {1} to {6}, respectively. The cartridge storage room number {7} corresponds to a booster (odorless). That is, it corresponds to the air discharged from the auxiliary wind source 62 described above.

  In the video control area 74, icons for instructing repeat reproduction, rewind, and reproduction are displayed. In the video control area 74, an area for displaying the video playback time is provided.

  The playback time display area 75 is provided with an area for displaying the playback time of the video (Video Duration) and an area for displaying the playback time of the aroma data 201 (Aroma Duration).

  In the timeline display area 76, the recorded contents of the aroma data 201 are displayed on the time axis. The user arranges the scents on the time axis by dragging and dropping the icons of the cartridge accommodation room numbers {1} to {6} displayed on the aroma selection menu 73 to the timeline display area 76, and the aroma data 201 Can be edited. In FIG. 9, the time axis advances from left to right. In the aroma data 201 shown in the figure, first, a scent corresponding to the cartridge storage chamber number {1} and odorless air (air as a booster) corresponding to the cartridge storage chamber number {7} are simultaneously injected, and then, The scent corresponding to the cartridge storage room number {2} and the cartridge storage room number {3} and the odorless air corresponding to the cartridge storage room number {7} are simultaneously ejected, and after a short time, the cartridge storage room number {4}. And the information that the odorless air corresponding to the cartridge accommodating room number {7} is ejected simultaneously. Subsequently, in the aroma data 201 shown in the figure, the scent and the odorless air corresponding to the cartridge storage room number {1} are again jetted simultaneously, and finally the scent and the odorless air corresponding to the cartridge storage room number {4}. Are simultaneously recorded.

  An injection time bar 761 is displayed on the scent icon displayed in the timeline display area 76. The injection time bar 761 expresses the scent injection time by the length of the bar. The user can display the properties of the scent by selecting the scent icon displayed in the timeline display area 76, and can make settings related to the injection of the scent. The setting items related to the scent injection include an injection time, an injection time, an injection concentration, and the like. An aroma code is generated for each of the scent icons arranged in the timeline display area 76. A set of aroma codes corresponding to the number of scent icons is configured as aroma data 201.

  The injection density indicates the percentage of injection when the full injection density is set to 100%. Move the cursor of an operation device such as a mouse to the injection time bar 761 and right-click to display the setting screen. May be displayed, or a percentage may be displayed in the empty space on the right side of the video reproduction area 71 for each video reproduction area 71.

  Further, in the timeline display area 76, a time progress bar 762 indicating the playback time when the content is played back is displayed. The display position of the time progress bar 762 indicates the playback time, and when the time progress bar 762 contacts the scent icon arranged in the timeline display area 76, the scent and / or odorless air designated by the scent icon Is injected. The time progress bar 762 has a method in which the bar itself moves rightward as time elapses, or a method in which the bar itself is fixed and the background timeline display area 76 moves leftward as time elapses. Conceivable. In addition, as the time progress bar 762, a configuration in which a colored marker moves rightward with the passage of time immediately below the timeline display area 76 is also possible.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an aroma code (Aroma Code) recorded in the aroma data 201. In the aroma code, an aroma number (ACIN), an injection time (Diffuse), an injection time (Duration), and an injection concentration (Density) are recorded.

  The injection time (Diffuse) indicates the time at which the scent specified by the aroma number is injected. The injection time (Diffuse) is a time relative to the reproduction start time of the scented content 200. In the example of FIG. 12, it is recorded that the injection of the scent of the aroma number N-XXX1 is started 5 minutes after the reproduction of the scented content 200 is started. The injection time (Duration) indicates a period during which the scent specified by the aroma number is injected. In the example of FIG. 12, it is recorded that the aroma of the aroma number N-XXX1 is ejected for 3 seconds. That is, in the example of FIG. 12, the scent ejection of the aroma number N-XXX1 is started five minutes after the reproduction of the scented content 200 is started, and the scent ejection is continued for three seconds thereafter. The injection density (Density) indicates the density of the scent when the scent of the aroma number N-XXX1 is injected. The concentration is specified between 0 and 100%. As described above, the scent concentration is adjusted by controlling the amount of air discharged from the auxiliary wind power source 62.

  The user edits and generates the scented content 200 by performing the above operation using the content player CP. Aroma code is added to the scented content 200 in addition to video information and audio information. When the scented content 200 is reproduced in the content player CP, the video is reproduced in the video reproduction area 71. The sound is reproduced from the speaker of the terminal device 3 in synchronization with the reproduction of the video. In synchronization with the reproduction of the video and the sound, the aroma is injected based on the aroma code. Specifically, the content player CP controls the olfactory display 4 based on the aroma code, and injects the aroma synchronized with the reproduction of the video and the sound.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the scented content 200 is shared between the user UA using the terminal device 3A and the user UB using the terminal device 3B. In FIG. 13, the user UA edits and generates the scented content 200 using the content player CP installed in the terminal device 3A while referring to the user interface 70A. The user UA operates the terminal device 3A and uploads the edited and generated scented content 200 to the server 10. The server 10 stores the uploaded scented content 200 in the storage unit 11. The scented content 200 includes the aroma code shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the content player CP can edit, generate, and upload the scented content 200. The function of the content player CP editing and generating the scented content 200 using the hardware resources of the CPU 31 and the memory 32 corresponds to the “content generation unit” of the present invention.

  The user UB operates the terminal device 3B to download the scented content 200 uploaded by the terminal device 3A from the server 10. The user UB activates the content player CP on the terminal device 3B and plays back the downloaded scented content 200.

  The user interface 70 shown in FIG. 9 is displayed on the display of the terminal device 3B. Then, the video included in the scented content 200 is reproduced in the video reproduction area 71. The sound included in the scented content 200 is reproduced from the speaker of the terminal device 3B.

  In the terminal device 3B, the content player CP controls the olfactory display 4 to emit a scent in synchronization with the reproduction of the video and the sound. Specifically, the content player CP controls the olfactory display 4 based on the aroma code included in the scented content 200 to eject the scent.

  The content player CP checks whether or not the scent cartridge 5 having the same aroma number as the aroma number (ACIN) recorded in the aroma code is loaded in the olfactory display 4 connected to the terminal device 3. Specifically, the content player CP refers to the setting information SI and checks the aroma numbers of the scent cartridges 5, 5,... Stored in the respective cartridge storage chambers 47, 47,.

  When the scent cartridge 5 having the same aroma number as the aroma number recorded in the aroma code is loaded, the content player CP is configured to emit an scent from the scent cartridge 5 having the same aroma number. 4 is controlled. That is, the scent of the aroma number recorded in the aroma code is reproduced in synchronization with video and sound in accordance with the injection time, injection time, and density recorded in the aroma code.

  When the fragrance cartridge 5 having the same aroma number as the aroma number recorded in the aroma code is not loaded, the content player CP injects a scent from the scent cartridge 5 filled with a similar scent. The olfactory display 4 is controlled as described above.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an algorithm for selecting the scent cartridge 5 executed by the content player CP. First, the content player CP acquires an aroma number to be reproduced from an aroma code included in the scented content 200 (step S1). The content player CP confirms whether or not the scent cartridge 5 having the same number as the acquired aroma number is loaded on the olfactory display 4 (step S2). The content player CP confirms the aroma number of the scent cartridge 5 loaded in the connected olfactory display 4 by referring to the setting information SI.

  When the fragrance cartridge 5 having the same number as the acquired aroma number is loaded, the content player CP controls the olfactory display 4 to inject scent from the fragrance cartridge 5 with the same number (step S3), The scent spraying process ends.

  When the fragrance cartridge 5 having the same number as the acquired aroma number is not loaded, the content player CP checks whether or not a fragrance cartridge with an aroma number different only in the major classification is loaded (step S4). . For example, it is assumed that the allo number recorded in the aroma code is bergamot: N-CT1 shown in FIG. That is, it is assumed that an aroma number corresponding to "natural"-"citrus"-"bergamot" is recorded. When the fragrance cartridge 5 having the same aroma number is not loaded, the content player CP determines whether or not the fragrance cartridge 5 filled with the bergamot: S-CT1 whose classification is “synthetic” is loaded. Confirm. That is, it is confirmed whether or not the scent source cartridge 5 corresponding to "synthesis"-"citrus"-"bergamot" is loaded.

  If the content player CP can confirm that the fragrance cartridge 5 of the aroma number different only in the large classification is loaded, the olfactory display 4 is configured to inject the scent from the fragrance cartridge 5 of the aroma number different only in the large classification. Is controlled (step S5), and the scent spraying process ends.

  When the fragrance source cartridge 5 of the aroma number different only in the major classification is not loaded, the process proceeds to step S6. In step S6, the content player CP selects a scent cartridge having a scent component having the same large classification and middle classification and a similar mixture ratio of the main component (step S6), and ends the scent ejection process.

  For example, it is assumed that the aroma number recorded in the aroma code is bergamot: N-CT1 shown in FIG. That is, it is assumed that an aroma number corresponding to "natural"-"citrus"-"bergamot" is recorded. The aroma number having the same major and middle classification as this aroma number is "citronella", "grapefruit", "cabos", "lemon", "lime", which is classified as "natural"-"citrus". And so on. The content player CP selects the “natural”-“citrus”-“bergamot” aroma source cartridge 5 with the aroma number of which the main component of the aroma is most similar.

  In order to execute step S6, the aroma number table 210 records, as accompanying data, the mixing ratio of the main component of the aroma of each aroma number. The content player CP refers to the accompanying data of the aroma number table 210 to acquire information on the main components of the aroma of each aroma number, and executes the process of step S6.

  By the content player CP executing the above algorithm, the olfactory display 4 connected to the terminal device 3B emits the same or similar aroma as the user UA intended when editing and generating the terminal device 3A. Can be. Thus, the scented content 200 in which the video, sound, and aroma edited and generated by the user UA on the terminal device 3A are synchronized can be reproduced even if the terminal device 3B is located at a remote place.

｛6. Recommended service for scented content｝
As described above, by using the content sharing system 100 of the present embodiment, the user UA and the user UB at remote locations can share the scented content 200 that reproduces the same or similar scent. is there. By extending and using this system, it is also possible to provide a recommended service for the scented content 200.

  The recommended service for the scented content 200 is a service for recommending the scented content 200 that can be reproduced on the olfactory display 4 owned by the user. Information on the scent cartridge 5 loaded in the olfactory display 4 is stored in the auxiliary storage device 33 of the terminal device 3 as setting information SI. By transmitting the setting information SI from the terminal device 3 to the server 10, it is possible for the server 10 to grasp the information of the scent cartridge 5 loaded on the olfactory display 4 connected to the terminal device 3.

  Returning to FIG. 1, the presentation program DP of the server 10 installed on the server 10 presents the terminal device 3 with the recommended list of the scented contents 200 that can be reproduced on the olfactory display 4. The presentation program DP presents a recommendation list using, for example, a web application. The scented content 200 having the highest recommended value is a case where the corresponding scent cartridge 5 is loaded in the olfactory display 4 for all the aroma numbers recorded in the aroma data 201 included in the scented content 200. For example, there is a case where six types of aroma numbers are recorded in the aroma data 201 of the scented content 200, and all the scent source cartridges 5 corresponding to the six types of aroma numbers are loaded in the olfactory display 4.

  The next highest recommended value is when the corresponding scent cartridge 5 is loaded in the olfactory display 4 except for one of the aroma numbers recorded in the aroma data 201 included in the scented content 200. It is. For example, this is a case where six types of aroma numbers are recorded in the aroma data 201 of the scented content 200, and the scent cartridges 5 corresponding to the five types of aroma numbers are loaded on the olfactory display 4. In this way, it is possible to recommend the user with the scented content 200 by sequentially changing the recommendation level according to the number of the corresponding fragrance cartridges 5 loaded and / or the selection algorithm of the fragrance cartridge 5. .

$ 7. Platform for scented content｝
As described in the above embodiment, a user in a remote place can share the scented content 200 in which a scent is added to video and / or sound by using the content sharing system 100. is there. In the above embodiment, the user UA and the user UB have played the scented content 200 using the content player CP installed in the terminal device 3A and the terminal device 3B, respectively.

  The server 10 provides an API for reproducing the scented content 200 and a software development kit (SDK: Software Development Kit). By downloading the API / SDK 220 stored in the storage unit 11 of the server 10, the user can program the scented content 200 to be reproducible by various applications.

  For example, the user can publish a content in which the scented content 200 is reproducibly embedded in a social networking service (SNS). Alternatively, the user can publish the content in which the scented content 200 is reproducibly embedded on a personal homepage or a blog. As described above, since all the fragrance cartridges 5 are standardized by the aroma numbers shown in FIG. 6, the third party who downloads these published scented contents 200 is the one that the editing creator intended. Can enjoy the same scented content 200 as.

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The scented content 200 may be a mode in which video information, audio information, and an aroma code are packaged. Alternatively, the scented content 200 may have a mode in which an aroma code is attached to data in which video information and audio information are packaged.

  In the above embodiment, the mode in which the terminal device 3A uploads the scented content 200 to the server 10 and the terminal device 3B downloads the scented content 200 has been described. The download may be performed by using various application software or a WEB browser, and is not particularly limited. For example, a form may be used in which the scented content 200 is shared between the terminal device 3A and the terminal device 3B by e-mail. In this case, the server 10 functions as a mail server.

  In the above-described embodiment, a system that shares the scented content 200 in which scent reproduction information is added to video information and / or audio information has been described as an example. However, the present invention is applicable to a system that shares a scent by sharing only scent reproduction information without being added to video information or audio information (“scent sharing system”). That is, since the scent (aroma) is coded by the aroma number, sharing the scent reproduction information including the aroma number enables the same scent to be shared even between users in remote locations.

  In the above embodiment, the scented content 200 in which the scent reproduction information is added to the video information and / or the sound information is reproduced by the “content reproduction unit”. When only the scent reproduction information is shared without being added to the video information or the sound information, the “reproducing unit” of the present invention controls the olfactory display 4 based on the scent reproduction information to eject the scent. The details of the process of injecting the scent based on the scent reproduction information are the same as in the above embodiment. In the above-described embodiment, the scent is ejected based on the scent reproduction information in synchronization with the video information and / or the sound information. The scent is injected based on the scent reproduction information without synchronizing with the information. Further, in the above embodiment, the content player CP can edit and generate the scent reproduction information synchronized with the video information and / or the audio information. However, in the “scent sharing system”, the content player CP Edit and generate scent reproduction information without synchronizing with information and / or audio information.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the scented content 200 is stored in the server 10 connected to the Internet 2 has been described as an example. However, the configuration of the “scented content sharing system” of the present invention including the server 10 is not essential. The content sharing system with a scent of the present invention may be such that an “olfactory unit” including the terminal device 3 and the olfactory display 4 is connected via a network. The “smell unit” can reproduce the scent based on the scent reproduction information by sharing the scented content via the network. This allows different users to reproduce the same scent in synchronization with the video information and / or audio information.

  Similarly, the configuration of the “fragrance sharing system” of the present invention including the server 10 is not essential. In the scent sharing system of the present invention, the “smell unit” including the terminal device 3 and the smell display 4 may be connected via a network. The “smell unit” can reproduce the same scent between different users by sharing the scent reproduction information via the network.

  The specific configuration of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention.

3 (3A, 3B) Terminal device 4 (4A, 4B) Olfactory display 5 Incense cartridge 10 Server 70 (content player) user interface 80 Setting screen 200 Scented content

Claims (12)

A scent sharing system,
A plurality of olfactory units,
A network connecting the plurality of olfactory units,
With
Each olfactory unit
An olfactory display that can be loaded with a plurality of incense cartridges,
A terminal device for controlling the olfactory display,
Including
The terminal device,
A reproducing unit that reproduces a scent based on scent reproduction information including an aroma number standardized in the system to specify a type of a scent to be reproduced;
Including
The reproduction unit determines, based on the aroma number, which fragrance is to be reproduced using any of the fragrance cartridges among the plurality of fragrance cartridges loaded in the olfactory display. Jetting a scent from the olfactory display based on the
A scent sharing system, wherein each olfactory unit transmits the scent reproduction information to a different olfactory unit via the network and shares the scent reproduction information with the different olfactory unit. A scent sharing system,
A plurality of olfactory units,
A network connecting the plurality of olfactory units,
A server connected to the network,
With
Each olfactory unit
An olfactory display that can be loaded with a plurality of incense cartridges,
A terminal device for controlling the olfactory display,
Including
The server is
A storage unit for storing scent reproduction information including an aroma number standardized in the system to specify the type of scent to be reproduced;
Including
The terminal device,
A reproducing unit that reproduces a scent based on the scent reproduction information downloaded from the server;
Including
The reproduction unit determines, based on the aroma number, which fragrance is to be reproduced using any of the fragrance cartridges among the plurality of fragrance cartridges loaded in the olfactory display. Jetting a scent from the olfactory display based on the
A scent sharing system, wherein each olfactory unit transmits the scent reproduction information to a different olfactory unit via the server and shares the scent reproduction information with the different olfactory unit. In the fragrance sharing system according to claim 1 or claim 2,
At least one of the terminal devices,
A scent sharing system including a generation unit that edits and generates the scent reproduction information including the aroma number standardized in the system. In the scent sharing system according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The olfactory display,
A plurality of cartridge storage chambers for loading the plurality of incense source cartridges,
Including
The terminal device,
A setting unit that sets the type of scent contained in each scent source cartridge loaded in each cartridge storage chamber by the aroma number;
Including scent sharing system. In the scent sharing system according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The reproduction unit, when a scent cartridge for reproducing the scent corresponding to the aroma number recorded in the scent reproduction information is not loaded in the olfactory display, using a preset algorithm, A scent sharing system that determines to regenerate a scent using a scent source cartridge for regenerating an approximate scent. The scent-sharing system according to claim 3,
A scent sharing system that transmits the scent reproduction information generated by the generation unit of the terminal device to another terminal device. A system for sharing a scented content for reproducing a scent synchronized with video information and / or audio information,
A plurality of olfactory units,
A network connecting the plurality of olfactory units,
With
Each olfactory unit
An olfactory display that can be loaded with a plurality of incense cartridges,
A terminal device for controlling the olfactory display,
Including
The terminal device,
A content playback unit that plays back scented content including scent playback information synchronized with video information and / or audio information;
Including
The scent reproduction information,
Aroma number standardized in the system to identify the type of scent to be regenerated,
And
The content reproduction unit, based on the aroma number, determines which of the plurality of scent cartridges of the plurality of scent cartridges loaded in the olfactory display to reproduce the scent, the video information and / Or in synchronization with the acoustic information, the scent is ejected from the olfactory display based on the scent reproduction information,
A scented content sharing system, wherein each olfactory unit transmits the scented content including the scent reproduction information to a different olfactory unit via the network and shares the scented content with the different olfactory unit. A system for sharing a scented content for reproducing a scent synchronized with video information and / or audio information,
A plurality of olfactory units,
A network connecting the plurality of olfactory units,
A server connected to the network,
With
Each olfactory unit
An olfactory display that can be loaded with a plurality of incense cartridges,
A terminal device for controlling the olfactory display,
Including
The server is
A storage unit for storing scented content including scent reproduction information synchronized with video information and / or audio information;
Including
The terminal device,
A content playback unit that plays back the scented content downloaded from the server;
Including
The scent reproduction information,
Aroma number standardized in the system to identify the type of scent to be regenerated,
And
The content reproduction unit, based on the aroma number, determines which of the plurality of scent cartridges of the plurality of scent cartridges loaded in the olfactory display to reproduce the scent, the video information and / Or in synchronization with the acoustic information, the scent is ejected from the olfactory display based on the scent reproduction information,
A scented content sharing system in which each olfactory unit transmits the scented content including the scent reproduction information to a different olfactory unit via the server and shares the scented content with the different olfactory unit. In the content sharing system with scented content according to claim 7 or 8,
At least one of the terminal devices,
A content generation unit that edits the scent reproduction information including the aroma number standardized in the system, and edits and generates a scented content including the scent reproduction information synchronized with the video information and / or the audio information. Content sharing system with scents. In the scented content sharing system according to claim 9,
A scented content sharing system that transmits the scented content including the scent reproduction information generated by the content generation unit of the terminal device to another terminal device. The scented content sharing system according to claim 8, further comprising:
A platform that provides an application programming interface for incorporating the scented content uploaded to the server in a reproducible manner in another information disclosure system,
Content sharing system with fragrance. The content sharing system with scented content according to claim 8,
The server is
A presentation unit that acquires the aroma number of the scent contained in the scent cartridge loaded in the olfactory display, and presents the list of the scented contents to the terminal device to be reproduced on the terminal device. ,
Content sharing system including scent.

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