The PSiO is a pair of glasses equipped with small earphones and chock full of high-tech electronics that use MP3 files to play synchronised sound and light stimulation programmes to which music and voice guidance are sometimes added.
What technology does the PSiO use?
The technology is based on a very simple principle: distracting attention which is the source of stress and rumination, to lead users on a kaleidoscopic journey at the edge of sleep. Never falling asleep, users are gently propelled into a state of consciousness similar to dreaming which has been known for over a half-century for its benefits for memorisation and information processing. This makes the technique popular with students and people who are required to make intense mental efforts and it is effective for all types of heavy fatigue resulting from jet lag and sleepless nights, among other things. The power of suggestion is optimal at the edge of sleep: it's the best time to take advantage of calming, themed suggestions on a wide range of targeted applications!
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