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A fragrant screen has been created in Japan, but you have to lick it (3 photos)


Modern television is developing according totowards the creation of multi-sensory perception of content. Professor Khomei Miyashita at Meiji University in Tokyo has developed a prototype TV screen capable of conveying food tastes and aromas.

Created in collaboration with 30 studentsThe conceptual model of the aromatic TV called Taste the TV (TTTV or "Try TV") uses a carousel circular conveyor of 10 containers with artificial flavors. Depending on the image on the screen, the TTTV unit mixes the components and creates a certain aroma. In the next step, the resulting substance is transferred to a hygienic film that covers the TV screen. To "taste" the dish, the viewer needs to lick the screen.


According to the inventor, a fragrant TV willcontribute to the development of communication in the era of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Even while staying at home, each person will be able to "taste" the taste of a dish prepared in any restaurant in the world.

Another area of ​​application of the invention istraining system for chefs and somilliers, television cooking shows and tastings. Miyashita's team has developed more than one device for broadcasting aromas. Previously, the Japanese demonstrated a fork capable of increasing the richness of the taste of foods. It took scientists a year to develop the concept of TTTV, and the development of a commercial version would require about $ 875.


Previously, a similar product was developed by engineers fromNational University of Singapore. The Vocktail glass they created could influence the color, taste and smell of the drink. They used LED lighting, electrodes to irritate the taste buds, and flavoring additives fed into the drink.