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The multimedia and scent storage medium described herein comprises a multimedia storage region for storing multimedia information; a scent storage region for storing multiple scents; scent identification information for identifying which scents are stored in the scent storage region; and scent recov

The multimedia and scent storage medium described herein comprises a multimedia storage region for storing multimedia information; a scent storage region for storing multiple scents; scent identification information for identifying which scents are stored in the scent storage region; and scent recovery information stored in the multimedia storage region for sequencing recovery of scents stored in the scent storage region to coincide with audio and/or video information stored in the multimedia region. The integrated system described herein comprises a multimedia and scent storage medium and a multimedia player and scent recovery system for use in conjunction with the multimedia and scent-bearing medium. The multimedia and scent recovery system comprises a multimedia playback system for recovering the multimedia information stored in the multimedia storage regions of the multimedia and scent storage medium; a scent recovery system for recovering scents stored in the scent storage region of the multimedia and scent storage medium; and user input and control means for permitting the user of the integrated system to input commands for controlling the playback of multimedia information and recovery of scents stored in the multimedia and scent-bearing medium.

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The multimedia and scent storage medium described herein comprises a multimedia storage region for storing multimedia information; a scent storage region for storing multiple scents; scent identification information for identifying which scents are stored in the scent storage region; and scent recov

The multimedia and scent storage medium described herein comprises a multimedia storage region for storing multimedia information; a scent storage region for storing multiple scents; scent identification information for identifying which scents are stored in the scent storage region; and scent recovery information stored in the multimedia storage region for sequencing recovery of scents stored in the scent storage region to coincide with audio and/or video information stored in the multimedia region. The integrated system described herein comprises a multimedia and scent storage medium and a multimedia player and scent recovery system for use in conjunction with the multimedia and scent-bearing medium. The multimedia and scent recovery system comprises a multimedia playback system for recovering the multimedia information stored in the multimedia storage regions of the multimedia and scent storage medium; a scent recovery system for recovering scents stored in the scent storage region of the multimedia and scent storage medium; and user input and control means for permitting the user of the integrated system to input commands for controlling the playback of multimedia information and recovery of scents stored in the multimedia and scent-bearing medium. slices; (C) applying corresponding slice image information to said plurality of layers; and (D) stacking said plurality of layers based on said ordinal numbers of said plurality of slices to form said informational prototype. 10. The method according claim 9, wherein tab contour information is added to said overall contour information for each of said plurality of slices, whereby each of said plurality of layers includes a tab. 11. The method according to claim 10, comprising the further step of fastening said tabs together. 12. The method according to claim 11, wherein said tabs are fastened together by adhesive. 13. The method according to claim 11, wherein said tabs are fastened together by a mechanical fastener. 14. The method according to claim 9, wherein said slice image information is applied to said stock material by exposing said stock material to radiation. 15. The method according to claim 9, wherein said slice image information is applied to said stock material by fused deposition of colored material. 16. The method according to claim 9, wherein said slice image information is applied to said stock material by printing. 17. An information medium having a data file representative of an informational prototype of a three-dimensional object, said data file comprising: a file header for identifying said data file; a body segment for registering a plurality slice images with a plurality of slices taken through said object; and a plurality of slice segments for indicating an overall contour and a thickness for each of said plurality of slices; wherein each of said plurality of slice images indicates slice image information. 18. The information medium according to claim 17, wherein said plurality of slice images represents physical objects in said three-dimensional object. 19. The information medium according to claim 17, wherein said plurality of slice images represents a physical characteristic of said three-dimensional object. 20. The information medium according to claim 19, wherein said physical characteristic is a thermal gradient. 21. The information medium according to claim 19, wherein said physical characteristic is a stress contour. 22. An information medium having a data file representative of an informational prototype of a system having at least three-dimensions, said data file comprising: a file header for identifying said data file; a body segment for registering a plurality slice images with a plurality of slices taken along a Z-dimension of said system; and a plurality of slice segments for indicating an overall contour and a thickness for each of said plurality of slices; wherein each of said plurality of slice images indicates slice image information. 23. The information medium according to claim 22, wherein said Z-dimension is time. 24. An informational prototype of a three-dimensional object comprising: a plurality of stacked layers corresponding to a plurality slices taken through said object, each of said plurality of layers having an overall contour and a thickness; and a plurality of slice images applied to said plurality of layers, each of said plurality of slice images providing slice image information. 25. The informational prototype according to claim 24, wherein each of said plurality of layers includes a tab as part of said overall contour of said layer, and said tabs are fastened together. 26. The informational prototype according to claim 24, wherein said stacked layers are formed from a transparent stock material. 27. The informational prototype according to claim 24, wherein said plurality of slice images includes color images. 28. The informational prototype according to claim 24, wherein said plurality of slice images represent gradients of a physical property of said object. 29. The informational prototype according to claim 28, wherein said physical property is temperature. 30. The informational prototype according to claim 28, wherein said physical proper ty is stress. 31. An informational prototype of a system having at least three-dimensions comprising: a plurality of stacked layers corresponding to a plurality slices taken along a Z-dimension of said system, each of said plurality of layers having an overall contour and a thickness; and a plurality of slice images applied to said plurality of layers, each of said plurality of slice images providing slice image information. 32. The informational prototype according to claim 31, wherein each of said plurality of layers includes a tab as part of said overall contour of said layer, and said tabs are fastened together. 33. The informational prototype according to claim 31, wherein said stacked layers are formed from a transparent stock material. 34. The informational prototype according to claim 31, wherein said plurality of slice images includes color images. 35. The informational prototype according to claim 31, wherein each of said plurality of slice images corresponds to a unique moment in time. 36. A prototype formed by the method of claim 1, said method comprising the steps of: (A) defining a plurality of slices through said object, each of said slices being defined by an ordinal number, overall contour information for describing shape of said slice in an X-Y plane, slice thickness information for describing thickness of said slice in a Z direction, and slice image information; (B) extracting a plurality of layers from stock material, each of said plurality of layers corresponding to a respective one of said plurality of slices; (C) applying corresponding slice image information to said plurality of layers; and (D) stacking said plurality of layers based on said ordinal numbers of said plurality of slices to form said informational prototype. 37. A prototype formed by the method of claim 9, said method comprising the steps of: (A) defining a plurality of slices taken along a Z dimension of said system each of said slices being defined by an ordinal number, overall contour information for describing shape of said slice in an X-Y dimensional plane, slice thickness information for describing thickness of said slice in a Z dimension, and slice image information; (B) extracting a plurality of layers from stock material, each of said plurality of layers corresponding to a respective one of said plurality of slices; (C) applying corresponding slice image information to said plurality of layers; and (D) stacking said plurality of layers based on said ordinal numbers of said plurality of slices to form said informational prototype. 38. The method recited in claim 1 wherein said slice information comprises thermal gradients, stress contours, internal elements, or time dependent changes. 39. The method recited in claim 9 wherein said slice information comprises thermal gradients, stress contours, internal elements, or time dependent changes. 40. The information medium recited in claim 17 wherein said slice information comprises thermal gradients, stress contours, internal elements, or time dependent changes. 41. The information medium recited in claim 22 wherein said slice information comprises thermal gradients, stress contours, internal elements, or time dependent changes. 42. The informational prototype recited in claim 24 wherein said slice information comprises thermal gradients, stress contours, internal elements, or time dependent changes. 43. The informational prototype recited in claim 31 wherein said slice information comprises thermal gradients, stress contours, internal elements, or time dependent changes. meet the REQ_DATE defined by the purchase order. 2. The system of claim 1 comprising means for summing each lot's penetration of every defined stage to acquire a stage's plan move in one day. 3. A method for production line target generation, wherein a number of lots of workpieces are moved through a series of fabrication stages during processing, comprising: setting for each lot an initial delivery date (REQ_DATE), wherein the REQ_DATE is defined by a purchase order; monitoring the processing of each lot while passing through the stages, comprising: calculating days remaining (DR) by subtracting a present date (TODAY) from the initial delivery date (REQ_DATE-TODAY) for each lot; calculating remaining stages (Sg) for each lot to reach a last processing stage by subtracting a number of an instant stage from a number of the last processing stage; and dividing the remaining stages by the remaining days (Sg/DR) to derive penetration stages per day required for each lot; and using the derived penetration stages to target for a movement of the lots through each remaining stage to meet the REQ_DATE defined by the purchase order. 4. The method of claim 3 comprising summing each lot's penetration of every defined stage to acquire a stage's plan move in one day.