Hypnos Virtual Profile

“Scentscape is a cross-platform smart technology that works with TV, computers, smartphones, VR headsets, or by itself. The ‘Scentscape Experience’ is not only about ‘smell’ — it's a revolutionary new form of media called Bio-Media.

Bio-Media is ‘digitally controlled nature’ that we experience as a ‘living’ bio-aromatic airstream. As we breathe, the Bio-Media communicates with our brain and limbic system through nerve cells in the upper nose, enabling a unique physiological connection that immerses us into a bio-digital world.

As a neuroscience-based immersive media technology, it is also clinically verified to uplift mood, diminish stress and modulate mood depending on need and programmed experience.”

“Values: 

• Value others' time. No presumption of chattiness, religion, politics.
• Respect others. 
• Tolerance. For customers, patrons, and associates: Serve all: Religion, race, sexual orientation, and political party affiliation.
• Candor. No BS — positively and respectfully stated: ‘Stay real.’

Mission:

To provide sensuous green technology experiences that entertain, comfort, rejuvenate and uplift the mind and body.”

“Seven figures, bootstrapping from [the] founder.”

“One founder and about two dozen mixed staff.”

“Freedom, independence, and the ability to create something unique to offer the world.”

“I have been making virtual /simulation-type environments going back to childhood in the ‘70s when I would take the electronics out of toys and other devices and use them to control and create environments that would be triggered by human motion and action. In the early ‘80s, I worked with the Apple II and Commodore 64, making serial port output triggers, etc., so yes, by the time the late ‘80s and early ‘90s arrived, I was making more complex machines as functional artwork that simulated nature and often employed nature elements such as water and natural essences. FYI, it is only recently that virtual reality has been more concretely defined as "VR" with head-mounted displays (HMD), so when I use the term virtual reality, it refers to any kind of simulation, with or without HMDs. Our technology in fact does both HMD VR and immersive virtual realities that can employ TV or other outputs as our Scentscape technology is cross-platform, smart technology. 

As my early ‘90s simulation machines hit a ‘technology wall’ — especially with visual displays, my fascination and obsession with mimicking life (living things and the natural world around us) were focused fully on prosthetic skin and eye technology development. During these years, I created multiple unique prosthetic and alloplastic technologies and built businesses and clinics around them. 

By the time 2013 rolled around, computer technology had proliferated and had reached a point that had [made] me interested in going back to creating nature simulation on demand so it could be enjoyed anytime at the push of a button for anyone anywhere. Being in Bali and meditating with Jack Canfield brought a spiritual connection and stillness of mind where my early passions that were not yet fully realized due to the then limitations of technology could now be re-ignited. I wanted to create the ability for truly bio-immersive virtual travel for the world which also includes bio-telepresence in all its forms.”

“Hypnos is the Greek god for sleep and the father of dreams through his son Morpheus. Hypnos Virtual creates experiences that are so immersive and real, as if one is asleep within dreams.”

“The greatest challenges were when I had to "go back to the drawing board" and resign after much expense and over two years of work, but I overcame [this] not just through perseverance but [by] surrendering to my own vision.”

“Ultimately, everyone that uses media.”

“Targeting early adopters and specialized businesses through existing high-end home-theater sales installers.”

“‘That Will Never Work’”

“The depth of growth one experiences by overcoming challenges.”

“There is not [an] easy answer. You must surround yourself with people that understand your passion and allow you to live it.”

“[By] staying healthy, strong, and taking care of the body, mind, and soul ... for it is from this that passion springs forth.”

“Increased self discipline by maintaining a strong body and mind”

“Developing technology that changes lives.”

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