The influence of fragrances such as perfumes and room fresheners on the
psychophysiological activities of humans has been known for a long time, and its …

A systematic review of scientific experimentation addressing olfactory effects on mood,
physiology and behavior was undertaken. From this review, 18 studies meeting stringent …

Egyptian hieroglyphs, Chinese scrolls, and Ayurvedic literature record physicians
administering aromatic oils to their patients. Today society looks to science to document …

This second edition of a bestseller presents systematic and extensive coverage of the
primary areas of research and development within VE technology. It brings together a …

The majority of the world's population now lives an urban existence, spending as much as
95% of their lives indoors. The olfactory atmosphere in the built environment has been …

Despite 2 centuries of research, the question of whether attending to a sensory modality
speeds the perception of stimuli in that modality has yet to be resolved. The authors highlight …

The human sense of smell is powerful. However, the way we use smell as an interaction
modality in human–computer interaction (HCI) is limited. We lack a common reference point …

Many people are understandably excited by the suggestion that the chemical senses can be
digitized; be it to deliver ambient fragrances (eg, in virtual reality or health-related …

Mulsemedia—multiple sensorial media—captures a wide variety of research efforts and
applications. This article presents a historic perspective on mulsemedia work and reviews …

Perception in the real world is inherently multisensory, often involving visual, auditory,
tactile, olfactory, gustatory, and, on occasion, nociceptive (ie, painful) stimulation. In fact, the …