Systems and methods for multisensory-enhanced audio-visual recordings

1. A portable system for delivering multi-sensory stimulation to a user in association with audio-visual content, the system comprising:

a plurality of sensory output modules individually capable of delivering a different sensory output to the user in synchrony with a corresponding portion of the audio-visual content; and

a primary wireless transceiver for communicating with an electronic device capable of presenting the audio-visual content to the user,

each sensory output module connected to the electronic device and comprising a module wireless transceiver for communicating with the primary wireless transceiver,

wherein the primary wireless transceiver receives a data signal associated with the audio-visual content from the electronic device and broadcasts the received data signal to the module wireless transceivers.

2. The portable system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of sensory output modules includes a vibration module comprising a haptic transducer for delivering a haptic vibration output to the user.

3. The portable system of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of sensory output modules further includes an air module comprising a fan for delivering an air-based output to the user.

4. The portable system of claim 3 , wherein the air module further comprises a heating and/or cooling element, the air module being configured to deliver a temperature-controlled, air-based output to the user.

5. The portable system of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of sensory output modules further includes a moisture module comprising a liquid vaporizer for delivering a moisture-related output to the user.

6. The portable system of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of sensory output modules further includes at least one scent module comprising an aroma discharge device for delivering a scent-based output to the user.

7. The portable system of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of sensory output modules further includes at least one audio module comprising an audio speaker for delivering an auditory output to the user.

8. The portable system of claim 1 , wherein the primary wireless transceiver is configured to send sensory output commands to the module wireless transceivers, each sensory output command being based on the audio-visual content and being destined for a selected one of the sensory output modules.

9. The portable system of claim 1 , wherein each of the sensory output modules generates an appropriate sensory output command based on the received audio signal and a sensory output capability of the module, and delivers a sensory output in accordance with the sensory output command to the user.

10. The portable system of claim 1 , wherein the primary wireless transceiver and each of the module wireless transceivers are configured to use Bluetooth® technology to communicate with each other and/or the electronic device.

11. The portable system of claim 1 , further comprising a housing configured for attachment to the electronic device, the housing comprising the plurality of sensory output modules.

12. The portable system of claim 11 , wherein the housing is configured to encase at least one side of the electronic device.

13. The portable system of claim 11 , wherein the housing is configured for attachment adjacent to a perimeter of the electronic device.

14. The portable system of claim 11 , wherein the sensory output modules are detachably attached to the housing.

15. A method of delivering multi-sensory stimulations to a user in association with audio-visual content provided by an electronic device, the method comprising:

receiving a data signal associated with the audio-visual content via a wireless transceiver;

broadcasting the data signal to each of a plurality of sensory output modules via the wireless transceiver;

at one or more sensory output modules, generating a sensory output command based on the data signal and a sensory output capability of the module using a processor included in the module; and

outputting a sensory output from each of the one or more sensory output modules based on the sensory output command generated by the module.

16. A method of enhancing media content provided to a user using an electronic device connected to at least one sensory output device, the method comprising:

receiving indication of a selected portion of the media content and a desired sensory output for the selected portion;

generating at least one sensory output command based on at least one characteristic of the selected portion and the desired sensory output; and

synchronizing output of the at least one sensory output command via the at least one sensory output device with playback of the selected portion on the electronic device,

wherein the at least one characteristic is a selected characteristic of an audio signal envelope associated with the selected portion of the media content.

17. The method of claim 16 , wherein the desired sensory output causes the multi-sensory output device to produce at least one of a haptic vibration output, an air-based output, a water-vapor-based output, a scent-based output, a moisture-based output, a light-based output, and a temperature-based output.