Detecting Early Signs of Sleep: What to Look For?

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In summary, Taylaron is seeking help to create a cheap and non-invasive device that can detect when a person is starting to fall asleep. They are specifically looking for a way to detect the first and second stage of NREM sleep, and are open to suggestions such as physiological changes like rapid eye movement, slowing heart rate, and changes in brain waves. They are also hoping for cost-effective options.
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Hi PF, I need some help. I'm studying to be an electrical engineer and I'm trying to make a cheap, non-invasive device that can detect when a person is starting to fall asleep. The device should be able to work on any person and perform a task before they can fall asleep.

*Can anyone tell me what happens physiologically when a person starts to loose consciousness?

As a bonus, it would be extra helpful if you know a way to easily and cheaply detect it.

What I know:
rapid eye movment- unusable beacuse the person is too far into sleep
slowing heart rate- differs from person to person and is dependent on prior physical activity. unreliable?
brain waves change- too invasive to detect and costly.
Any more?
Thoughts?

Much thanks,
Taylaron.
 
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Bueller? ... Bueller?... Bueller? ...

Does anyone have a thought on detecting the first and second stage of NREM sleep?

Much thanks,
-Tay
 

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