A future iMac may automatically change the height and orientation of the display, as well as other settings depending on the logged-in user, in order to make the computing setup more ergonomic.
One of the factors affecting modern day computing is ergonomics, with users concerned about how they are sat and use a computing environment, to minimize any potential health issues from long-term use. While this has led to more ergonomic seating and standing desks, as well as a rising use of custom monitor arms and other peripherals, one of the unexplored areas is the computer and display.
Most of the time, the monitor is static and unchanging, maintaining position and orientation, as well as brightness and other attributes, regardless of the person sat in front of it. While a display can be configured to suit a person’s preferences, they may not be ideal for a second user, and could prompt them to take time to make adjustments.
In the patent granted by the US Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday titled “Ergonomic adjustments,” Apple attempts to solve the problem by making the display change, depending on the current user of the Mac.
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