Patent No. 4692118 Video subconscious display attachment

 

Patent No. 4692118  Video subconscious display attachment (Mould, Sep 8, 1987)

Abstract

An apparatus and method for introducing messages to the subconscious mind is disclosed, which includes a panel positioned adjacent a television screen, with the panel having non-distractive messages imprinted thereon, such that as the subject consciously focuses his attention on the video screen, his subconscious mind records the message from the panel that is within his peripheral vision

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to self-improvements, methods and apparatus, and pertains particularly to methods and apparatus for the introduction of messages to the subconscious mind.

It is known to introduce subliminal messages to the subconscious mind by way of video recordings wherein the subliminal message is presented below the conscious level of the observer. Tehcniques of subliminal application of messages employ electronic devices which flash messages onto a video or projection screen that are below the conscious level of the observer during the conscious viewing of a movie or the like. These messages, however, are typically employed for the sale of and marketing of goods. Moreover, they are not typically within the control of the observer.

These prior art approaches to the introduction of subliminal messages to the subconscious mind require the use of complicated and expensive equipment. Such equipment and techniques are not readily available to the ordinary consumer. Moreover, such message devices are not available which enable the consumer to control the message introduced or received.

It is, therefore, desirable that a simple and inexpensive means for the introduction of desirable messages to the subconscious mind be available.

SUMMARY AND OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

It is the primary object of the present invention to provide a simple and inexpensive method and apparatus for the introduction of selected messages to the subconscious mind.

In accordance with the primary aspect of the present invention, apparatus for the introduction of messages to the subconscious mind includes one or more panels on which are disposed a non-distractive expression of a selected message to be positioned adjacent to a video screen or the like for being within the periphreal vision of the observer.

Another aspect of the invention comprises panels of planar surfaces having non-distractive messages thereon for positioning adjacent to objects of primary focused interest such as a video or television screen.

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The message may be displayed by other means than that illustrated. For example, a scrolling sheet may be used where a long message or a series of messages are to be introduced. This could take the form, for example, of a sheet supported and transferring between a pair of spaced apart driven rollers.

Another example could take the form of projections onto the screen or the like. Video screens, light screens, and other forms of message projection may also be used.

From the above discussion and description, it is seen that I have provided a system and effortless method of self-improvement by the self-induced introduction of positive or negative messages to the subconscious or pre-conscious mind. The introduction of the message to the subconscious mind is self-induced, self-imposed and controlled by the viewer. This provides a self-determined, self-directed approach to self-improvement by way of an almost effortless introduction of messages to the subconscious mind.

While I have illustrated and described my invention by means of specific embodiments, it is to be understood that numerous changes and modifications may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.