PHILIPS ERGO SENSOR MONITOR

Brandon LuterickMIS 304

September 6, 2011

Overview

What it does Why we need it What the critics say Availability

What it does

A sensor in the monitor detects: Range of movements Distance between eyes and monitor Number of blinks Neck and posture

Pop up health tips: Sit 20 cm closer/further User should take a rest Posture adjustments

Is there a need?

Office workers suffer from Lower back pain Neck Pain Pain in wrists and fingers Eye strain

ALL AVOIDABLE!

Critics

Helpful tips or nagging parental figure Option to turn off pop ups

Discreet location to avoid distractions Not like “Clippy”

Availability

Recently Announced Available to consumers in December Price is yet to be announced

Referances

http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/innovation/09/05/ergo.sensor.health.monitor/index.html?hpt=te_bn2

http://www.healthoma.com/health-problems-caused-by-use-of-computers/

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/pc-peripheral/3301123/philips-demos-fatigue-fighting-monitor-tech/

http://illinoisbackpainblog.com/2011/02/is-your-job-a-pain-in-the-back/

http://mydopeassblog.blogspot.com/2008_09_01_archive.html

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