Abstract: A system and method for helping ensure that a user of a computer is set up to optimally view the computer monitor under optimal conditions in order to minimize eyestrain. The system includes determining an optimal viewing distance and monitoring the distance of a user from the computer monitor during use of the computer. The system further includes notifying the user when they stray from the optimal viewing distance and further may include testing various aspects of the user's eyesight during use of the computer monitor.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 31, 2001
Date of Patent:
June 19, 2007
Assignee:
Panaseca, Inc.
Inventors:
Roger A. Stern, Jory E. Moon, Sherwyne Bakar
Abstract: A system and method for helping ensure that a user of a computer is set up to optimally view the computer monitor under optimal conditions in order to minimize eyestrain. The system includes determining an optimal viewing distance and monitoring the distance of a user from the computer monitor during use of the computer. The system further includes notifying the user when they stray from the optimal viewing distance and further may include testing various aspects of the user's eyesight during use of the computer monitor.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 6, 2000
Date of Patent:
July 15, 2003
Assignee:
Panaseca, Inc.
Inventors:
Roger A. Stern, Jory E. Moon, Sherwyne R. Bakar