I would more specifically like for the sleep cycle data to be available via the API in real time so that audio, visual or tactile cues can be triggered by REM sleep. REM cues are used to trigger lucid dreaming - becoming aware within a dream. Lucid dreaming is much easier to achieve since you can train yourself to recognize these external cues. Many years ago, I used a device called a NovaDreamer, which was worn like a blindfold and had an IR motion detector that detected eye movement. It then waited a preset time before producing selected cues such as a flashing LED or buzzer in different patterns and intensities. Combined with some simple training (similar to learning to be aware of when you need to get up and go pee), it made becoming lucid simple. Unfortunately, they never brought the product back to market again. Adding real time REM detection to the Fitbit API would allow apps that could generate sounds, songs, light patterns or send patterned vibrations to the Fitbit device, allowing users to choose cues or combinations that are easiest for them to recognize within dreams. No additional hardware required. This would be a huge deal for fellow onieronauts.
