Monday, October 29, 2007

Five Senses and Computer Simulations

Everything is true at concept stage for the person who originates that concept. However, after expression of thought it becomes untrue.

Today's computers use digital signals obtained from optical readers or microphones or touchscreens and convert the data back into images or sounds which can be understood by the recipients of signals.Today's state of art permits conversion from light or sound signals to be recognised by computers. Computers are presently unable to convert and transmit signals of taste or smell. Probably, so far the technology to convert smell or taste signals into digital form is not developed. May be for smell or taste signal actual transfer of molecules is required which cannot be transmitted through long distances. Also, may be due to the fact that Touch, Smell and Taste sensations are due to stimulation of skin nerves, nasal nerves and oral taste buds which can't be simulated with virtual signals.

Let us hope ,one day scientists shall be able to develop the technology to convert smell or taste sensations into digital electronic signals and use them in computers to transfer the data back to recipients in the same form. This shall mean that the transmission is really Hi Fie with all the senses. Then the virtual world shall be very close to real world.

Your comments for further enlightenment whether this concept can become true; at least whether it is feasible?