EOG interface to a computer to collect the data, and then use the computer to
control the alarm. The only real problem is having to apply and stabilize
the elctrodes each night before going to sleep. There might be some simpler
way of detecting REM or dreaming activity. However, I am not sure of the
other physiological effects of dreaming. You might want to post the question
in comp.human-factors or comp.cog-eng.
Joey King
Cognitive Psychology Lab Human Interface Technology Lab
Southwestern University Washington Technology Center
jking at emx.utexas.edujking at hitl.washington.edu