Patent No. 5175571 Glasses with subliminal message

 

Patent No. 5175571

Glasses with subliminal message (Tanefsky, et al., Dec 29, 1992)

Abstract

A pair of subliminal imaging spectacles is provided with a matched pair of visual subliminal images designed and placed so as to merge into one image due to the stereoscopic effect of human vision and thus to impart a subliminal message to the wearer.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

It is well known that techniques such as auto-suggestion, can have significant results in producing character and behaviour improvement. Such techniques are known by a variety of different names, but generally involve the use of some form of message, usually incorporating positive reinforcement statements, which are tape recorded, and may be played by a listener several times a day. In some cases, the message is an audible message and, in other cases, the message is a subliminal message recorded over background sounds, which may be classical music, abstract sounds, or noise such as that of breaking waves. These techniques, using subliminal messages on tapes have also been promoted as an aid to learning.

Other techniques for self-improvement or behaviour modification, involve so-called "visualizations" in which the person is taught to visualize himself in an improved or altered state.

All of these techniques have their followings, and many persons have used them all, often with startling improvement. Such techniques have been promoted, for example, as a treatment for substance abuse such as the abuse of tobacco, alcohol and even drugs. Such techniques are also said to produce character changes such as to produce greater success in business or in personal relationships or in sports.

These techniques have, however, certain limitations. Thus, the use of taped messages whether audible or subliminal require that some time be set aside while the tape is played. This is true whether the tapes are those promoted for use while sleeping, or tapes promoted for use while in a relaxed, semi-trance like state or the like, or even while walking, or driving in an automobile.

It is difficult for such systems to be used while the subject is engaged in some other activity, or is involved in a conversation.

It is now believed that in fact, similar if not better results can be obtained from subliminal-type suggestion, to which the subject is exposed more or less on a continuous basis even while he is engaged in other activities. In this way, the suggestion will be constant, and continuous throughout the day, or even while sleeping.

Clearly, the subliminal suggestion must enter the mind through one of the senses. Most audible or subliminal verbal suggestions cannot be delivered on a continuous basis to the subject, while he or she is engaged in other activities such as working, or while engaged in a sport.

In accordance with the present invention, it is proposed to deliver such subliminal messages as visual messages in such a way that, while the message is continuously in front of the eyes of the subject, the subject is not conscious of the existence or presence of the message, and can continue whatever activities he or she is engaged in without interference or distraction.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

With a view to achieving the general objectives set out above, the invention comprises a pair of subliminal imaging spectacles adapted to be worn on the head, in front of the eyes, and comprising a pair of lenses adapted to be located in front of the eyes of the wearer, and a pair of subliminal message on said respective ones of said pair of lenses, said message covering a predetermined area in front of each eye, and located upwardly of the normal line of sight and spaced apart a predetermined distance whereby to take advantage of the stereoscopic effect of human vision thereby effectively causing said two images to merge as one.

More particularly, it is an objective of the invention to provide a device having the foregoing advantages wherein said glasses comprise sunglasses having tinted lenses.

More particularly, it is an objective of the invention to provide a device having the foregoing advantages wherein said message means are printed on a transparent medium, and adhesively bonded to a pair of lenses.

It is a further and related objective of the invention to provide such a device wherein said message images are printed directly on.

The use of the word glasses or spectacles herein is used herein to include all means of supporting the subliminal images in front of each eye above the actual line of sight and spaced apart a predetermined distance whereby to take advantage of the stereoscopic effect of human vision thereby effectively causing said two images to merge as one.

The various features of novelty which characterize the invention are pointed out with more particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and specific objects attained by its use, reference should be had to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated and described preferred embodiments of the invention .