OSD Hardware System for Display Eye and Body Injury Prevention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for preventing computer repetitive stress injuries, such as Computer Vision Syndrome and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, are often dependent on the operating system and do not adequately address the need for both eye and bodily relaxation during prolonged screen use, particularly when the operating system malfunctions.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a storage unit for programs, a timer, a counter, and an On Screen Display (OSD) component that measures running times and displays dynamic icons to remind users to blink and comfort displays to encourage physical exercises, independent of the operating system, with adjustable parameters for user customization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing eye protection systems are used, then eye injury prevention is improved, but the system becomes dependent on the operating system which may malfunction
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the eye protection function from the operating system platform and implements it through a standalone hardware system with dedicated circuitry. The system uses a microcontroller, timer, and display components that operate independently of the OS, ensuring functionality persists even when the operating system malfunctions or is unavailable.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary hardware layer between the user and the display device. This independent hardware system monitors usage time and intervenes by displaying reminders on the screen, acting as a mediator that does not rely on the operating system's software layers.
2Reliability
If existing eye protection systems are used, then eye injury prevention is improved, but the system does not adequately address bodily relaxation needs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the eye protection system multi-functional by integrating both eye relaxation functions (blinking reminders, screen curvature adjustments) and bodily relaxation functions (posture reminders, stretching prompts) into a single unified system. The same hardware platform serves dual purposes: protecting eyes from CVS and preventing CTS through comprehensive health reminders.
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AI summary
A system for avoiding eye and bodily injury from using a display device comprises: a storage unit for storing a first program and a second program; a timer for respectively measuring corresponding running time of the programs; a counter for counting a continuous running count of the first program; a control unit for running the programs stored in the storage unit and outputting a control signal; an OSD (On Screen Display) component for receiving the control signal, and outputting OSD data such as a series of dynamic icons for reminding users to blink, and pattern data for reminding users to take exercises; and a display unit for receiving the OSD data to display the dynamic icons, and the pattern data to show a comfort display. A corresponding method is also provided.