A Tokyo-based company says its "Dream Workshop" can be programmed to help sleepers choose what to dream.
Japanese toymaker Takara Co. says that its “Dream Workshop” can help you decide what you want to dream at night.
Before going to bed, the user places a photograph on the device of who they would like to appear in the dream. Then the user selects music designed to induce the type of dream they want - fantasy, comedy, romantic story, nostalgia – and records key words designed to trigger the dreams, such as the name of a romantic crush.
Placed near the bedside, the dream-maker emits a special white light, relaxing music and a fragrance to help the person nod off.
Several hours later, it plays back the recorded word prompts, timed to coincide with the part of the sleep cycle when dreams most often occur. It then helps coax the sleeper gently out of sleep with more light and music so that the dreams are not forgotten.
The device is set to go on sale in Japan this August for $136.
Source: Associated Press
