Abstract: A system is provided for inducing improvement in sitting posture. The system is associated with a seating device having a seat and a backrest. The system includes a first member associated with the seat or with the backrest and a second member associated with the backrest. At least one sensor is located in the first member for detecting the presence of a user and for providing an indication of the presence of the user. At least one sensor is located in the second member for detecting the position of the user's back and for providing an indication of the position of the user's back. An alarm is connected to the sensors for informing the user whether the sitting posture is correct or incorrect, based on the indications of the sensors.

Abstract: The invention provides a system for inducing improvement in sitting posture associated with a seating device having a seat and a backrest, said system having a first member associated with said seat or with said backrest and a second member associated with said backrest, said system further comprising at least one sensor located in said first member for detecting the presence of a user and for providing an indication of same; at least one sensor located in said second member for detecting the position of the user's back and for providing an indication of same, and an alarm connected to said sensors for informing the user whether the sitting posture is correct or incorrect based on the indications of said sensors.