Subliminal recording device

An apparatus for recording and replaying a message comprising a plurality of control buttons for controlling the apparatus; a processor connected to the record control button for communicating instructions to a memory; a memory connected to the processor for storing audio data; a microphone connected to the memory for providing audio data to the memory; and a speaker connected to the memory for producing audio output. Upon activation of a first of said plurality of control buttons a microphone is controlled to receive audio data. The microphone provides the received audio data to a memory for storing the audio data. Upon activation of a second of said plurality of control buttons the processor controls the memory to provide the stored audio data to the speaker for audiblizing at predetermined intervals.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to recording devices and, more specifically, to a recording device designed for subliminal suggestions, including a combined LCD alarm clock and recording device. The recording device digitally records a user's message and repeats the message in delayed increments of time. The recording device is able to record a message and replay the message at predetermined intervals until the cycle terminates or until activation of a stop button. Preferably, the recorded message is an affirmation or subliminal message in the user's voice which is continually listened to while the user sleeps. Additionally, the apparatus may include a teddy bear or other stuffed animal encasing, which is conducive to use of the invention by a child.

2. Description of the Prior Art

Numerous other types of recording devices exist in the prior art, including tape recorders, MP3 devices, digital voice recorders, and cell phone recorders, none of which, however, can record messages and repeatedly play them back at predetermined intervals. While these devices may be suitable for the purposes for which they were designed, they would not be as suitable for the purposes of the present invention, as hereinafter described.

SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

The present invention relates to recording devices and, more specifically, to a recording device designed for subliminal suggestions, including a combined LCD alarm clock and recording device. The recording device digitally records a user's message and repeats the message in delayed increments of time. The recording device is able to record a message and replay the message at predetermined intervals until the cycle terminates or until activation of a stop button. Preferably, the recorded message is an affirmation or subliminal message in the user's voice which is continually listened to while the user sleeps. Additionally, the apparatus may include a teddy bear or other stuffed animal encasing, which is conducive to use of the invention by a child.

A primary object of the present invention is to provide a recording device that overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art.

A secondary object of the present invention is to provide a recording device that includes an LCD alarm clock.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a recording device including a processor, memory, microphone, speaker, adjustable volume, audio output jack, and a plurality of control buttons.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a recording device wherein a plurality of control buttons activates at least one of a RECORD function, a PLAY function, a START function, a MODE function, and a SET function.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a recording device that is encased in a teddy bear.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a recording device encased in a teddy bear wherein the control buttons are positioned on the external surface of the teddy bear.

Yet a further object of the present invention is to provide a recording device that plays back a recorded message at predetermined intervals.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a recording device wherein playback of the recorded message may be delayed for a predetermined period to allow the user to fall asleep prior to playback.

An even further object of the present invention is to provide a recording device for replaying the recorded messages at predetermined intervals after the delay period.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a recording device wherein the replay of the message provides subliminal instructions to the user.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a recording device wherein the replay of the message provides affirmations to the user.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a recording device wherein the replay of the message provides subliminal suggestions to the user.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a recording device simple and easy to use.

Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a recording device that is inexpensive to manufacture and use.

The present invention overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art by providing a recording device that plays a recorded message in the user's voice in delayed intervals in order to allow a user to listen to the messages while sleeping. The recording device is combined with an LCD alarm clock and is selectively positioned adjacent or atop a bed in which the user sleeps. The recording device may also be encased in a teddy bear or other stuffed animal so as to be positioned unobjectionably adjacent or atop a child's bed. The recording device includes a plurality of control buttons, which control the functions of the device. Using these control buttons, the user can record affirmations or subliminal messages for improving the self-confidence, self-image, and way the user lives his or her life.

DESCRIPTION OF THE REFERENCED NUMERALS

Turning now descriptively to the drawings, in which similar reference characters denote similar elements throughout the several views, the Figures illustrate the recording device of the present invention. With regard to the reference numerals used, the following numbering is used throughout the various drawing Figures.10recording device of the present invention12main body14processor16memory18microphone20speaker22volume control24START control button26MODE control button28SET control button30PLAY control button32RECORD control button34AC/DC power socket36power source40control buttons set141control buttons set242liquid crystal character display (LCD) screen46battery cover48audio output jack50teddy bear encasing52control button extensions

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Turning now descriptively to the drawings, in which similar reference characters denote similar elements throughout the several views.FIGS. 1 through 9illustrate the recording device of the present invention indicated generally by the numeral10.

FIG. 1is a block diagram of the recording device10of the present invention. The recording device10includes a main body12, a processor14, and a memory16, connected to the processor14and positioned within the main body12. The internal parts include the processor14and the memory16, which communicate with each other and other parts through a set of connections. The main body12also includes a power source36connected to the processor14for providing power to the recording device10. The power source36is preferably at least one of a battery, power acquired from external sources via AC/DC power socket34, or any other means for powering the components of the recording device10. Positioned on the main body12is a microphone18, speaker20, volume control22, AC/DC power socket34, first set of control buttons40, second set of control buttons41, LCD screen42, and an audio output jack48. The first set of control buttons40includes a START control button24, MODE control button26, and SET control button28. The second set of control buttons41includes a PLAY control button30and RECORD control button32. The control buttons24,26,28,30, and32are connected to the processor14. The microphone18and speaker20are connected to the memory16. The volume control22is connected to the processor for controlling the volume of speaker20.

Upon pressing the RECORD control button32, processor14signals the memory16to store data received from the microphone18. Additionally, the processor14signals the LCD display to display “REC” thereon indicating the device is in the record mode. Preferably, the microphone18captures analog audio data representing the user's voice. The audio data is then converted into digital data and stored in the memory16. If data was previously stored in memory16, the previously stored data will be automatically deleted and replaced by the new message.

Upon pressing the PLAY control button30, processor14signals the memory16to convert the digital data into analog data for output by the speaker20. Hereinafter, the above described process will be known as “Replay.” Simultaneously, the processor14signals the LCD display42to display “PLAY” thereon indicating the device is in the play mode. The Replay can be terminated at any time by pressing either the PLAY control button30or RECORD control button32. If the user wishes to listen to the Replay through earphones, the earphones can be inserted into audio output jack48, which causes the Replay to be output through the audio output jack48. The user can also adjust the volume of the Replay by selectively moving the volume control22for increasing and decreasing the level at which Replay is output through the speaker20or audio output jack48.

If the user presses the START control button24, the processor14signals the memory16to perform a Replay in accordance with a timing mechanism configured in processor14. The timing mechanism predetermines the intervals at which Replays occur. For example, the timing mechanism may include a cycle of twenty Replays simultaneously, followed by a delayed period of an hour, followed by another cycle of twenty Replays, for seven hours. In the above example, the processor14signals the memory16to perform a Replay20consecutive times. The processor14includes a timing mechanism for keeping time. When one hour has expired according to the timing mechanism in the processor14, the processor signals the memory16to Replay the stored data twenty consecutive times. The processor14would continue this cycle until the timing mechanism determines that a seventh hour has passed. The pattern continues until the cycle of the timing mechanism completes or the user terminates the cycle by pressing the PLAY control button30. Preferably the default configuration of the timing mechanism is as follows: one Replay and then stop; one hour later Replay twenty times and then stop; two hours later Replay twenty times and then stop; two hours later Replay twenty times and then stop; two hours later Replay twenty times and then stop. However, the above is described for purpose of example only and the cycle of Replays may be performed at any time intervals and for any number of cycles.

If the user presses and holds the SET control button28for a predetermined amount of time, the processor14causes control buttons24,26,30, and32to be locked in an inoperable state. The processor14simultaneously signals the LCD display42to display “HOLD” thereon. When the user presses and holds the SET control button28for a second predetermined amount of time, the processor14causes the control buttons24,26,30, and32to be unlocked and operable. Preferably, the predetermined amount of time is two seconds. However, the predetermined amount of time may be greater or less than two seconds.

If the user presses and holds the MODE control button26for a predetermined amount of time, the processor14instructs the recording device to enter into a clock setting mode, while simultaneously causing the LCD display42to display the digital clock with the minutes flashing. In the clock setting mode, the user inputs data representing the hour of the day which is simultaneously displayed on the LCD display42. The user can then press SET control button28to adjust the minutes as displayed on the LCD display42. By pressing the MODE control button26again, the user can toggle between hour, year, month, day, and hour display type (12:00 or 24:00) in sequence. By pressing the SET control button28, the user can adjust the values accordingly. By maintaining the SET control button28in a depressed position, the user can speed up the adjustment process. If the user does not press any control buttons for five seconds, the processor terminates the function and ends the clock setting.

If the user presses (without holding) the MODE control button26, the processor14causes the recording device to enter into an alarm setting mode, while simultaneously causing the LCD display42to display “ALARM.” In the alarm setting mode, the processor14collects the information input by the user while simultaneously displaying that information on the LCD display42. If the user depresses the MODE control button26for a predetermined amount of time, while the recording device is in the alarm setting mode, the processor14causes the LCD display42to display the clock with the minutes field flashing. Thereafter, the user presses the SET control button28to adjust the minutes as displayed on the LCD display42. By pressing the MODE control button a second time, the user can switch to hour, year, month, day, alarm on/off, and alarm type. By pressing the SET control button28, the user can adjust the values of the above fields accordingly. By holding the SET control button28, the user can speed up the adjustment process. The alarm types include “0”, which is a daily alarm, and “1”, which is the special recorder message playing circuit function, as described above. At the time when the alarm activates, the user can deactivate the alarm by pressing any control button.

FIG. 2is a flow diagram that illustrates the steps performed in the main function of the recording device of the present invention. In step S100, the user presses the RECORD control button and records a message. In step S102, the user presses the START control button before he or she goes to sleep. The recording device plays the message back once and then stops, as stated in step S104. In step105, the timing mechanism in the processor waits for one hour. At the expiration of the hour, the processor instructs the memory to replay the message again, as stated in step S106. The processor then increments a counter in step S108. In step S110, the value of the counter is checked to see if it is greater than twenty. If the value is less than or equal to twenty, the message is repeated. If the value of the counter is greater than twenty, the device delays Replay for two hours. After two hours elapses, a second counter is incremented in step S114. The value of the counter is checked in step S116. If the counter value is less than or equal to two, the process returns to step S106to replay the message. If the counter value is greater than two, the processed is stopped as in step S118. The user can terminate the cycle at any time by pressing the PLAY control button, also shown in step S118.

FIG. 3is a front view of the recording device10of the present invention. A plurality of pieces fit together as the main body12. Positioned on the main body of the recording device10are the microphone18, speaker20, volume control22, AC/DC power socket34, first set of control buttons40, second set of control buttons41, LCD screen42, and audio output jack48. The first set of control buttons40includes the START control button24, MODE control button26, and SET control button28. The second set of control buttons41includes the PLAY control button30and RECORD control button32.

Upon pressing the RECORD control button32, processor14signals the memory16to store data received from the microphone18. Additionally, the processor14signals the LCD display to display “REC” thereon indicating the device is in the record mode. Preferably, the microphone18captures analog audio data representing the user's voice. The audio data is then converted into digital data and stored in the memory16. If data was previously stored in memory16, the previously stored data will be automatically deleted and replaced by the new message.

If the user presses the START control button24, the processor14signals the memory16to perform a Replay in accordance with a timing mechanism configured in processor14. The timing mechanism predetermines the intervals at which Replays occur. For example, the timing mechanism may include a cycle of twenty Replays simultaneously, followed by a delayed period of an hour, followed by another cycle of twenty Replays, for seven hours. In the above example, the processor14signals the memory16to perform a Replay20consecutive times. The processor14includes a timing mechanism for keeping time. When one hour has expired according to the timing mechanism in the processor14, the processor signals the memory16to Replay the stored data twenty consecutive times. The processor14would continue this cycle until the timing mechanism determines that a seventh hour has passed. The pattern continues until the cycle of the timing mechanism completes or the user terminates the cycle by pressing the PLAY control button30. Preferably the default configuration of the timing mechanism is as follows: one Replay and then stop; one hour later Replay twenty times and then stop; two hours later Replay twenty times and then stop; two hours later Replay twenty times and then stop; two hours later Replay twenty times and then stop. However, the above is described for purpose of example only and the cycle of Replays may be performed at any time intervals and for any number of cycles.

If the user presses and holds the SET control button28for a predetermined amount of time, the processor14causes control buttons24,26,30, and32to be locked in an inoperable state. The processor14simultaneously signals the LCD display42to display “HOLD” thereon. When the user presses and holds the SET control button28for a second predetermined amount of time, the processor14causes the control buttons24,26,30, and32to be unlocked and operable. Preferably, the predetermined amount of time is two seconds. However, the predetermined amount of time may be greater or less than two seconds.

If the user presses and holds the MODE control button26for a predetermined amount of time, the processor14instructs the recording device to enter into a clock setting mode, while simultaneously causing the LCD display42to display the digital clock with the minutes flashing. In the clock setting mode, the user inputs data representing the hour of the day which is simultaneously displayed on the LCD display42. The user can then press SET control button28to adjust the minutes as displayed on the LCD display42. By pressing the MODE control button26again, the user can toggle between hour, year, month, day, and hour display type (12:00 or 24:00) in sequence. By pressing the SET control button28, the user can adjust the values accordingly. By maintaining the SET control button28in a depressed position, the user can speed up the adjustment process. If the user does not press any control buttons for five seconds, the processor terminates the function and ends the clock setting.

If the user presses (without holding) the MODE control button26, the processor14causes the recording device to enter into an alarm setting mode, while simultaneously causing the LCD display42to display “ALARM.” In the alarm setting mode, the processor14collects the information input by the user while simultaneously displaying that information on the LCD display42. If the user depresses the MODE control button26for a predetermined amount of time, while the recording device is in the alarm setting mode, the processor14causes the LCD display42to display the clock with the minutes field flashing. Thereafter, the user presses the SET control button28to adjust the minutes as displayed on the LCD display42. By pressing the MODE control button a second time, the user can switch to hour, year, month, day, alarm on/off, and alarm type. By pressing the SET control button28, the user can adjust the values of the above fields accordingly. By holding the SET control button28, the user can speed up the adjustment process. The alarm types include “0”, which is a daily alarm, and “1”, which is the special recorder message playing circuit function, as described above. At the time when the alarm activates, the user can deactivate the alarm by pressing any control button.

FIG. 4is a side view of the recording device10of the present invention. A plurality of pieces fit together as the main body12. Positioned on the outside of the recording device10is the microphone18, speaker20, volume control22, first set of control buttons40, second set of control buttons41, LCD screen42, and battery cover46. The first set of control buttons40includes the START control button24, MODE control button26, and SET control button28. Battery cover46connects with the main body12to hold the battery (not shown) within the recording device10. As illustrated inFIG. 4, the recording device10is slim, yet balanced to stand upright. The slim structure and the optional battery power source make the recording device easy to transport.

If the user presses the START control button24, the processor14signals the memory16to perform a Replay in accordance with a timing mechanism configured in processor14. The timing mechanism predetermines the intervals at which Replays occur. For example, the timing mechanism may include a cycle of twenty Replays simultaneously, followed by a delayed period of an hour, followed by another cycle of twenty Replays, for seven hours. In the above example, the processor14signals the memory16to perform a Replay twenty consecutive times. The processor14includes a timing mechanism for keeping time. When one hour has expired according to the timing mechanism in the processor14, the processor signals the memory16to Replay the stored data twenty consecutive times. The processor14would continue this cycle until the timing mechanism determines that a seventh hour has passed. The pattern continues until the cycle of the timing mechanism completes or the user terminates the cycle by pressing the PLAY control button30. Preferably the default configuration of the timing mechanism is as follows: one Replay and then stop; one hour later Replay twenty times and then stop; two hours later Replay twenty times and then stop; two hours later Replay twenty times and then stop; two hours later Replay twenty times and then stop. However, the above is described for purpose of example only and the cycle of Replays may be performed at any time intervals and for any number of cycles.

If the user presses and holds the SET control button28for a predetermined amount of time, the processor14causes control buttons24,26,30, and32to be locked in an inoperable state. The processor14simultaneously signals the LCD display42to display “HOLD” thereon. When the user presses and holds the SET control button28for a second predetermined amount of time, the processor14causes the control buttons24,26,30, and32to be unlocked and operable. Preferably, the predetermined amount of time is two seconds. However, the predetermined amount of time may be greater or less than two seconds.

If the user presses and holds the MODE control button26for a predetermined amount of time, the processor14instructs the recording device to enter into a clock setting mode, while simultaneously causing the LCD display42to display the digital clock with the minutes flashing. In the clock setting mode, the user inputs data representing the hour of the day which is simultaneously displayed on the LCD display42. The user can then press SET control button28to adjust the minutes as displayed on the LCD display42. By pressing the MODE control button26again, the user can toggle between hour, year, month, day, and hour display type (12:00 or 24:00) in sequence. By pressing the SET control button28, the user can adjust the values accordingly. By maintaining the SET control button28in a depressed position, the user can speed up the adjustment process. If the user does not press any control buttons for five seconds, the processor terminates the function and ends the clock setting.

If the user presses (without holding) the MODE control button26, the processor14causes the recording device to enter into an alarm setting mode, while simultaneously causing the LCD display42to display “ALARM.” In the alarm setting mode, the processor14collects the information input by the user while simultaneously displaying that information on the LCD display42. If the user depresses the MODE control button26for a predetermined amount of time, while the recording device is in the alarm setting mode, the processor14causes the LCD display42to display the clock with the minutes field flashing. Thereafter, the user presses the SET control button28to adjust the minutes as displayed on the LCD display42. By pressing the MODE control button a second time, the user can switch to hour, year, month, day, alarm on/off, and alarm type. By pressing the SET control button28, the user can adjust the values of the above fields accordingly. By holding the SET control button28, the user can speed up the adjustment process. The alarm types include “0”, which is a daily alarm, and “1”, which is the special recorder message playing circuit function, as described above. At the time when the alarm activates, the user can deactivate the alarm by pressing any control button.

FIG. 5is a top view of the recording device10of the present invention. A plurality of pieces fit together as the main body12. Positioned on the outside of the recording device10is the volume control22, AC/DC power socket34, first set of control buttons40, second set of control buttons41, LCD screen42, and audio output jack48. First set of control buttons41includes the PLAY control button30and RECORD control button32.

Upon pressing the RECORD control button32, processor14signals the memory16to store data received from the microphone18. Additionally, the processor14signals the LCD display to display “REC” thereon indicating the device is in the record mode. Preferably, the microphone18captures analog audio data representing the user's voice. The audio data is then converted into digital data and stored in the memory16. If data was previously stored in memory16, the previously stored data will be automatically deleted and replaced by the new message.

Upon pressing the PLAY control button30, processor14signals the memory16to convert the digital data into analog data for output by the speaker20. Hereinafter, the above described process will be known as “Replay.” Simultaneously, the processor14signals the LCD display42to display “PLAY” thereon indicating the device is in the play mode. The Replay can be terminated at any time by pressing either the PLAY control button30or RECORD control button32. If the user wishes to listen to the Replay through earphones, the earphones can be inserted into audio output jack48, which causes the Replay to be output through the audio output jack48. The user can also adjust the volume of the Replay by selectively moving the volume control22for increasing and decreasing the level at which Replay is output through the speaker20or audio output jack48.

FIG. 6is a front view of the teddy bear encasing50. The recording device10as shown inFIG. 1is positioned within the teddy bear encasing. The user can activate the control buttons as shown inFIG. 1by pressing control button extensions52, which are preferably strategically located on paws of the teddy bear. The above is described for purpose of example only and the encasing is not limited to teddy bears, but may also include any stuffed animal encasing that is conducive to the operation of the recording device by children. The operation of the recording device10is shown in more detail inFIGS. 1–5and8.

FIG. 7is a cutaway view of the teddy bear encasing50. The main body12of the recording device10is positioned within the teddy bear encasing50. If the user presses the control button extension52that corresponds to the RECORD control button32(e.g., the left paw), the recording device10can selectively record the voice message of the user through the microphone18. If the user presses the control button extension52that corresponds to the PLAY control button30(e.g., the right paw), the recording device10can produce a Replay of the user's voice message through the speaker20. If the user presses the control button extension52that corresponds to the START control button (e.g., the left foot), the recording device produces a Replay, or set of Replays, in accordance with an internal timing mechanism of the recording device10. The operation of the recording device10is described herein above and after with specific reference toFIGS. 1–5and8.

FIG. 8is a schematic diagram of the recording device10of the present invention. A plurality of pieces fit together as the main body12. The internal parts include the processor14and the memory16, which communicate with each other and other parts through a set of connections. The main body12also includes power source36, which includes a battery and power acquired from external sources via AC/DC power socket34. The power source36provides power to any part of the recording device10that requires power. The external parts of the recording device10include the microphone18, speaker20, volume control22, control button set40, control button set41, LCD screen42, audio output jack48, and AC/DC power socket34. Control button set40includes START control button24, MODE control button26(as shown inFIG. 1), and SET control button28. Control button set41includes PLAY control button30and RECORD control button32. All control buttons24,26,28,30, and32are connected to the processor14. The microphone18and speaker20are connected internally to the memory16. The volume control22is connected indirectly to both the memory16and the speaker20. Alternatively, if the recording device10is positioned within the teddy bear encasing50as shown inFIGS. 6 and 7, a plurality of control button extensions52correspond to the first set of control buttons40and second set of control buttons, which are further connected to processor14.

Upon pressing the RECORD control button32, processor14signals the memory16to store data received from the microphone18. Additionally, the processor14signals the LCD display to display “REC” thereon indicating the device is in the record mode. Preferably, the microphone18captures analog audio data representing the user's voice. The audio data is then converted into digital data and stored in the memory16. If data was previously stored in memory16, the previously stored data will be automatically deleted and replaced by the new message.

Upon pressing the PLAY control button30, processor14signals the memory16to convert the digital data into analog data for output by the speaker20. Hereinafter, the above described process will be known as “Replay.” Simultaneously, the processor14signals the LCD display42to display “PLAY” thereon indicating the device is in the play mode. The Replay can be terminated at any time by pressing either the PLAY control button30or RECORD control button32. If the user wishes to listen to the Replay through earphones, the earphones can be inserted into audio output jack48, which causes the Replay to be output through the audio output jack48. The user can also adjust the volume of the Replay by selectively moving the volume control22for increasing and decreasing the level at which Replay is output through the speaker20or audio output jack48.

If the user presses the START control button24, the processor14signals the memory16to perform a Replay in accordance with a timing mechanism configured in processor14. The timing mechanism predetermines the intervals at which Replays occur. For example, the timing mechanism may include a cycle of twenty Replays simultaneously, followed by a delayed period of an hour, followed by another cycle of twenty Replays, for seven hours. In the above example, the processor14signals the memory16to perform a Replay20consecutive times. The processor14includes a timing mechanism for keeping time. When one hour has expired according to the timing mechanism in the processor14, the processor signals the memory16to Replay the stored data twenty consecutive times. The processor14would continue this cycle until the timing mechanism determines that a seventh hour has passed. The pattern continues until the cycle of the timing mechanism completes or the user terminates the cycle by pressing the PLAY control button30. Preferably the default configuration of the timing mechanism is as follows: one Replay and then stop; one hour later Replay twenty times and then stop; two hours later Replay twenty times and then stop; two hours later Replay twenty times and then stop; two hours later Replay twenty times and then stop. However, the above is described for purpose of example only and the cycle of Replays may be performed at any time intervals and for any number of cycles.

If the user presses and holds the SET control button28for a predetermined amount of time, the processor14causes control buttons24,26,30, and32to be locked in an inoperable state. The processor14simultaneously signals the LCD display42to display “HOLD” thereon. When the user presses and holds the SET control button28for a second predetermined amount of time, the processor14causes the control buttons24,26,30, and32to be unlocked and operable. Preferably, the predetermined amount of time is two seconds. However, the predetermined amount of time may be greater or less than two seconds.

From the above description it can be seen that the present invention overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art by providing a recording device that repeats a message several times in one set and in delayed intervals between sets. The recording device provides an ideal medium for affirmation, self-hypnotic suggestion, or subliminal instruction. The recording device looks like an alarm clock and can be unnoticeably placed next to a user's bed. The alternate embodiment of the invention including the teddy bear encasing can be unnoticeably placed near a child's bed. The timing mechanism allows the user to listen to the affirmations, self-hypnotic suggestions, or subliminal instructions while in the subconscious state of sleep.