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Ever wished you could decide what to dream at night?
A Japanese toymaker says it has a new gadget that can help you do just that.

Tokyo-based Takara Co. says its "Dream Workshop" stand - shaped like an oversized cellular phone dock and about 14 inches tall - can be programmed to help sleepers choose what to dream.

While preparing for bed, the user mounts a photograph on the device of who should appear in the dream, selects music appropriate to the mood - fantasy, comedy, romantic story, nostalgia - and records key word prompts, 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, which will sell for $136 in Japan starting late August, targets sleep-deprived businessmen, a company official said.

"There are many businessmen today who they say don't sleep because they are too busy. This gadget can be used to help them dream a good dream," said Takara spokeswoman Mayuko Hasumi.

In a study conducted on a group of men and women between the ages of 20-40, the device had a success rate of 22 percent in inducing dreams in which one of the prompt words appeared, said the Yomiuri Shimbun, a major daily.


Ya Think So?
Dave

Hi Dave...
..only in the USA ...Japan...LOL...!
A goodly shot of Gordons Gin generally does the trick.
...or, maybe a bit of the "other".... ...!
LOL...!
or...
Get someone to hit you over the head with a mallet and you've saved $135.... ...!

Cheers Dave...!

Paul.

A large Gordons always does the trick for me

Gordons will do the opposite for me,
it will make me forget any and everything!  ;D  ;D

Dave

More like a couple of bottles Foz!!1

Sounds a bit like Total Recall, with Arnie Shwartsthingy.
I've got the perfect deam machine, all rolled up and ready to go

Another interesting gadget that probably is not necessary.

Now where's that picture of Kiera Knightly I keep around for my nefarious purposes...

sounds . . . ummmm . . . interesting . . . . if i have to say something . . . .

My "dream machine" is completely natural and has the nice side effect that it makes you completely relaxed...

Methinks Exploder is in love. Good for you old chap.

I reckon just the thought of a pair of lederhosen would do the trick for Fozzer. Far less expensive than one of these fangled machines too. Hello Paul.

Methinks Exploder is in love. Good for you old chap.

Errr...I was talking about Maijuana,but your explanation is very suitable as well.  ;)

[quote]Errr...I was talking about Maijuana,but your explanation is very suitable as well.

I never tried that wacky baccy stuff but would think being in love is better any day.

You're right. What a nice feeling....

I thought you never could get to sleep when you where in love..........
Dan

If the loved person lies in your bed with you,no, at least not at all.