Abstract: A sit/stand workstation includes a worktop that includes a powered drive and is moveable between a sitting height and a standing height. During use, a controller moves the worktop up and down following a user-defined schedule and uses sensors, such as a pressure mat, to detect how well the user follows the schedule and biometric indicators that convey fatigue and user energy level. In response to this monitored user information, the controller changes time, duration, and/or frequency of the schedule to better meet the abilities and fitness of the user and also to help encourage the user to continue regular use of both sitting height and standing height workstation positions. Sounds, voice, lights, colors, and numerical information are used to help encourage the user in use of the sit/stand workstation.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 25, 2013
Date of Patent:
November 8, 2016
Assignee:
Stirworks Inc.
Inventors:
Jean-Paul Labrosse, Michael Xinjie Chu, Scott Sullivan