Building a Lucid Dream Mask and Modifying it

[kuurt]

Anybody knowledgeable about electronics?  I am wondering how difficult it would be to build a lucid dream mask and modify it.  Basically, I would like to have a lucid dream mask that will detect when I'm in REM or dreaming.  I want to have the option of either using it to become lucid, or use it for programming my subconscious mind while in the dream state.  It would be nice if there was a switch on it so that I could set it for lucid dreaming, or for subconscious programming. 

When using it for lucid dreaming it would work like any other lucid dream mask - it would detect REM and alert you to the fact that you're dreaming by blinking LEDS in front of your closed eyelids.

When using it for programming the subconscious it would detect REM and then it would start playing a prerecorded message.  I don't know for sure, but I think programming while in the dream state might be more effective.  I think it would be cool to be able to talk to myself while I'm dreaming from outside the dream.  I might be able to use my own voice to become lucid if I wanted to instead of flashing lights in my eyes.  And I might be able to guide the dream in the direction I want it to go with my voice.  And maybe use it to learn a new language while sleeping, or for reprogramming my subconscious mind. 

Could even make the recording on a computer and then transfer the sound file to the dream device if that would be easier to build. 

I found a couple of sites that talk about building a lucid dream mask.  What I like about this first one is that he doesn't have the eyes covered up.  I would rather have one that doesn't cover up my eyes because that is annoying.  I think it would make it harder to fall asleep if I had my eyes covered up.  The second one seems to be better though.  He lists all of the electronic components you need and the schematics of putting it together. 

http://cre.ations.net/creation/face-mounted-lucid-dreaming-mask
http://brindefalk.solarbotics.net/kvasar/kvasar.html

But, how easy would it be to build this and modify it to do what I want it to do?

[Xanth]

Probably much harder than you're thinking it might be. 

[Subtle Traveler]

Just get these (see video review on the site)

http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/kokoon-eeg-headphones/

They are fairly new. Use any mask you want with them.

[kuurt]

Wow, nice find.  That looks like an awesome product.  Thanks for sharing.  It looks like they're not selling them yet though.  And unfortunately I don't think you can record with them and have it play back when you're in REM, so I can't program my subconscious mind while sleeping. 

Seeing that reminded me that I would also like to know what brainwave state I'm in while meditating (beta, alpha, theta, and delta).  Would be nice if they'd add these capabilities to the product.