LCD Monitors Watch at You
OK, it is unsecured to use LCD that watch us. The title word “Watch” is not proper. Should use “sense at you”.
Photo by ItFanat
Frankly, it is not new tech. The motion detection sensor is already there for years. Just nobody integrate into LCD monitor.
Eizo Green LCD Monitor
Eizo Nanao feature “EcoView Sense” to detect if a person is sitting in front of it. The sensor build at bottom edge of the LCD.
If it senses for 40 seconds that no one is there, it turn to sleep mode automatically. It then resume normal when user returns, without user intervention.
In other words, it help to save energy. This environmentally green LCD monitor achieve good certification and status.
My Two Cents
I don’t mind if this feature comes free. I won’t pay more if the specification same with others.
Why? Simple. My screen saver has “mouse movement detection” feature too. It automatically turn monitor to sleep mode after mouse idle for minutes. More important, it comes FREE! So, why pay more for it?
Comment from chris
Time May 6, 2009 at 9:08 PM
What if i sleep on my bed watching a movie which is around 2-3 meters away from the monitor?