Abstract: A break recommendation method, system, and non-transitory computer readable medium, include detecting a deviation between a current cognitive state of the user and a past cognitive state of the user during a predetermined amount of time for a document type based on a change in an eye gaze movement and a facial and emotional expression and recommending that the user takes a break from viewing the document for a predetermined amount of time based on the deviation being greater than a predetermined threshold value, where the deviation is related to the user viewing the document and the document type of the document.

Abstract: An embodiment of a break management apparatus may include a manual-input integrator to integrate manual-input-related information for a user, a break timer communicatively coupled to the manual-input integrator to time a period of time since a prior break-related action of the user as a break-related action and to provide timer-related information, a contextual integrator to integrate contextual information for the user in addition to the manual-input-related information and the timer-related information, and a break recommender communicatively coupled to the break timer and the contextual integrator to recommend that the user take a recommended break-related action based on the period of time since the prior break-related action of the user and also based on the contextual information for the user. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: A break recommendation method, system, and non-transitory computer readable medium, include a cognitive state tracking circuit configured to track a cognitive state of a user viewing a document, a document identification and difficulty measuring circuit configured to identify a document type, a deviation detecting circuit configured to detect a deviation between a current cognitive state of the user and a past cognitive state of the user during a predetermined amount of time for the document type; and a recommending circuit configured to recommend that the user stop viewing the document for a predetermined amount of time based on the deviation being greater than a predetermined threshold value.

Abstract: Detection of a key logger includes determining a count of keystrokes that occur during each of a plurality of time windows. Write activity that occurs during each of the plurality of time windows can be measured. The number of key strokes occurring in window is compared with the write activity occurring during the window. In response to determining that the count of keystrokes in a time window is linearly related to the measurement of write activity in the time window for a threshold number of time windows of the plurality of windows, a notification of a potential presence of a key logger is provided.

Abstract: Provided are embodiments of systems, computer medium and computer-implemented methods to monitor the health of an employee. A method for monitoring the health of an employee while the employee is located in an employee workstation including collecting, from a plurality of biometric and biomechanical sensors disposed throughout an employee workstation, health data indicative of biometric and biomechanical characteristics of the employee. The plurality of biometric and biomechanical sensors adapted to sense biometric and biomechanical characteristics of the employee and output corresponding health data indicative of the biometric and biomechanical characteristics of the employee. The method including determining an employee health profile based at least in part on the collected health data, generating a health plan for the employee based at least in part on the health profile, and displaying health content including the employee health profile and the health plan for the employee.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for preventing and/or treating carpal tunnel syndrome are disclosed. One such apparatus comprises a splint for wearing on a portion of an upper extremity of an individual, a warning mechanism carried by the splint and a switch mechanism carried by the splint and electrically coupled to the warning mechanism. The switch mechanism is operable to activate the warning mechanism upon extension or flexion of the hand beyond a predetermined range of motion and thereby alert the user of such undesirable motion of the hand.

Abstract: A software product and method are disclosed for preventing and treating Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs) in computer users. The software product is comprised of an exercise program stored on a storage medium. The exercise program operates with a computer to display images demonstrating a random set of exercises on a computer screen in the following situations. The computer displays the images demonstrating the set of exercises when the computer user selects an icon on the computer screen, when a certain amount of time has passed since the set of exercises has last been displayed, and as a screen saver. The images demonstrating the set of exercises shows the computer user how to perform exercises that are geared to prevent and treat RSIs. The software includes a version that accommodates children, a version that accommodates adolescents, a version that accommodates teenagers, and a version that accommodates adults. Each version includes images that distinctly appeal to the respective age group.

Abstract: A keyboard system is provided for use in data entry. The keyboard generates signals indicative of key closures, and also generates signals indicative of the pressure with which the user has pressed the keys. If the pressure exceeds a threshold, such as 200 grams, for a pressures averaged over a predetermined interval, such as three minutes, then this event is annunciated. In a single-user environment the annunciation is to the user. In a multi-user environment the annunciation is to a system manager. Optionally wrist support pads are also provided in front of the keyboard, each of which is equipped with a pressure sensor. The system monitors the wrist pad pressure readings to detect unfavorable combinations of wrist pad pressure and key depressions. The support pad may be shaped with a hole through which the operator places the hand, which is thus useful for teaching proper technique and assisting a user in avoiding injury.

Abstract: A data input monitor for use with a data input device, such as a computer keyboard, measures the amount of data entered into a computer and establishes intermittent rest periods based on the measured data amount. The data input device includes a display for informing a user when to rest during the rest periods. The data input monitor includes in one embodiment a microprocessor programmed to count the number of keystrokes entered on the computer keyboard and to compute an actual input rate that data is entered into the computer. This actual input rate is then compared to a stored predefined input rate, and used to compute an actual rest period. The data input monitor uses LEDs to inform a user when to work and when to rest. A method for managing user work pace on a computer keyboard is also described.

Abstract: A transparent plastic overlay includes row and column markings. The overlay is aligned and laid onto a form. The form has areas which are to be filled in by a computer-driven printer. The overlay markings tell a user the row and column coordinates of every character position that can be printed on the form. The overlay markings are sized for the particular type font and spacing used by the printer. Knowing the column and row where a character should be entered, the user can easily move the cursor of the computer screen to the corresponding position using the cursor controls and the row and column data which are displayed on the screen by the computer's word processing program. The user then types on the computer keyboard the data or word characters to be printed on the form. The form is fed through the printer and the characters are printed in the correct positions. The overlay can be made in different sizes to fit the various typeface sizes and line spacings of different printers.

Abstract: In a printer assembly including a printhead which moves in a first direction for printing on a sheet of paper, roller means having an outer cylindrical periphery that engages the sheet of paper at successive tangent points on the periphery for moving the paper in a second perpendicular direction, and driving means for rotating the roller means, an apparatus for correcting certain pre-established errors in the positioning of the sheet of paper by the roller means is described. The apparatus comprises means for controlling the driving means such that the driving means rotates the roller means in order to move the sheet of paper in a way which eliminates the pre-established errors. An arrangement for determining certain pre-established errors in the positioning of the sheet of paper by the roller means is also described.

Abstract: Print drums are described wherein a special "alignment character" is placed, along with print-symbols, on the surface of the print drum, mixed-in with at least one of the character sets.

Abstract: A typewriter with variable color display visually presents typed text in a color variable in accordance with the typing speed and accuracy.

Abstract: A method and apparatus including a circuit for measuring the displacement of an electromagnetic device wherein the measuring is effected by utilizing the perturbations which occur in the energizing current of the device when the moveable member contacts a second member during a "gap" measurement, for example. The circuit includes circuitry for obtaining a first derivative signal having indicator portions corresponding to the perturbations. An apparatus including a test block is used for testing center-to-center distances.

Abstract: A center-to-center distance measuring device for measuring the exact spacing between print solenoids. The devie uses a test block having a top surface and a bottom surface which are parallel. The top surface has first and second bevel surfaces which are parallel to each other, extend from the top surface towards the bottom surface and are spaced apart at a predetermined distance. The print solenoids are positioned perpendicularly to the top surface of the test block such that the print wires of the print solenoids impact against the test block when energized. The displacement of the print wires from the solenoids is used to determine the center-to-center spacing as the print wires impact against the bevel surfaces as the test block is moved.

Abstract: A printer, which can adjust the attached position of the print hammer without a device specifically provided for the position-adjustment, is provided with an adjustment mode in addition to a normal printing mode. In the adjustment mode, a predetermined type on the type wheel is set into a predetermined printing position by the rotation of the type wheel, in the same manner as in the normal printing mode. Accordingly the attached position of the print hammer is adjusted easily to establish accurate contact between the hammer and the type in the printing position.

Abstract: A typewriter with variable color display visually presents typed text in a color variable in accordance with the typing speed and accuracy.

Abstract: A printer having a ribbon lift mechanism for lifting a ribbon from a rest position to a printing position. The printer operates in two different modes, that is, a printer mode in which characters are printed according to the data in a memory and a typewriter mode in which characters are printed according to the data from a keyboard. The ribbon is returned from the printing position to the rest position when no subsequent data comes from the memory within a first preset time interval in the printer mode or when no subsequent data comes from the keyboard within a second preset time interval in the typewriter mode. The second time interval is preset shorter than the first time inteval in order to print successively in the printer mode and to put back the ribbon to the rest position quickly when an operator needs to check the print on a printing paper in the typewriter mode.

Abstract: A keyboard arrangement for reducing stress and tension experienced by a human operator during communication with an information processing machine. The keyboard, which may have the actuators thereon arranged in a conventional keyboard distribution, such as a QWERTY keyboard system, is splitable into first and second sections, each such section containing respective portions of the actuators. When joined, the two keyboard sections form a unitary keyboard which is conventional in appearance and operation. When separated, a display screen may be interposed between the keyboard sections, and the keyboard sections may be arranged in selectable spatial positions and orientations selected for the comfort of the operator. An adjustable mechanical mounting arrangement is provided for ensuring positional stability of the keyboard sections. In a further embodiment, an information processing system is arranged to be portable in a housing which permits the screen to assume a sloped position.

Abstract: A printing device of a construction wherein operation checking program data for checking various operations of a printing mechanism and a display unit are memorized in a memory unit, into which print data for editing, memory, correction of sentences, etc. are memorized, and, on the basis of the operation checking program data, the printing mechanism and the display unit are caused to perform predetermined operations to effect the operation checking. In the above-described memory unit, not only the checking program data, but also the print completion of the memory operation of which the printing operations can be effected.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for initializing the printwheels in an electronic postage meter is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a printwheel selection mechanism which is comprised of various components. The various components on the printwheel selection mechanism are adjusted to set a plurality of printwheels to a predetermined position. After those printwheels are adjusted a signal is produced which indicates that the printwheels are located at that predetermined position. The various components of the printwheel selection mechanism are sequentially adjusted to set the printwheels so that the postage meter settings are at a known initial point.

Abstract: A typewriter is described which has an electronic keyboard utilizing a timed delay to determine whether a depressed key is indicative of the desire to print or display repetitive letters represented by that key. The typewriter is provided with a technique for automatically adjusting the length of the delay such that a slow typist with sluggish finger movement will automatically cause the extension of the delay time and thereby prevent unwanted repetitive characters while a fast, very rhythmic typist will not cause the automatic extension of the delay time and thereby will benefit from a shorter delay time and will have a higher output or productivity as a result thereof.The automatic extension is accomplished by timing the period of time that keylevers are held depressed and when that time approaches but does not exceed the preset automatic delay time, the delay time is then extended a predetermined amount.