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Method for break reminder and display device using the same

US7741957B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2007
Grant dateJun 22, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09G2354/00
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides method for break reminder and a display device. The display device includes a display unit; a clock counter; a distance estimator configured for detecting if the display device being used by a user, calculating distance between the user and a front of the display device, and generating a tracking signal if the distance is less than a predetermined distance; and a central processing unit configured for waiting for the tracking signal, resetting a worked time and a rested time when the tracking signal is received, signaling the clock counter to track the worked time, detecting if the worked time is less than a first predetermined time, and signaling the display unit to output the message prompt when the worked time is equal to or greater than the first predetermined time, thereby the present invention can prevent the user of the display device from fatigue.

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