DigitalOptics has announced that it has partnered with MMD Monitor and Displays Taiwan to develop a Philips monitor featuring an ergonomic sensor to aid posture correction.
The software and system developed by DigitalOptics will enable the Philips Ergosensor Monitor to power down and save energy by detecting user presence. Enabling savings of 80% in energy bills, the advanced detection technology of the monitor calculates the inter-pupillary distance to determine if the user is positioned in the optimal ergonomic zone. The Ergosensor Monitor also determines how well the user can adjust the posture or change the seating positing to avoid risk. The 24” LCD monitor provides intelligent corrective advice and guidance to the users in adjusting their posture and seating position, as required. Furthermore, the intelligent sensors also monitor the duration for which the user has been in front of the monitor screen and prompts the user to take breaks in order to reduce eye strain, fatigue, back pain and neck pain. In the absence of the user, the monitor automatically enters into power-saving mode and wakes up once it detects user presence.
The President of DigitalOptics, Bob Roohparvar stated that backed by the company’s experience in optics, imaging and system design has enabled MMD-Monitors to develop an advanced power saving and posture sensing monitor.
The Director – Global Product Management of Philips Monitors at MMD, Mayank Christian stated that the systems and software developed by DigitalOptics for the Philips ErgoSensor Monitor was vital to ensure that the new innovative product is a forerunner in ensuring that consumers monitor and maintain their posture and health while using the computer.
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