Promoting Active and Healthy Postures with Advanced Standing Desks
11 patents in this list
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Standing desks are becoming more and more common in offices as a means of encouraging a healthier and more active work environment. However, appropriate ergonomic design is essential to fully benefit from it.
Standing desks with poor design can cause pain and possibly musculoskeletal issues. The advanced ergonomic factors in standing desk design are examined on this page.
1. Motorized Height-Adjustable Desktop System for Ergonomic Workspaces
Versa Products Inc., 2023
A compact motorized, height-adjustable desktop system that allows users to easily switch between sitting and standing while working on a computer. The system sits on top of an existing desk and has a keyboard tray and monitor mount that can be raised and lowered electrically. The keyboard tray holds the keyboard and mouse, freeing up space on the main desk. The monitor mount allows tilting and swiveling. The desktop system allows users to easily customize their workspace height for ergonomic comfort and health benefits.
2. Sensor-Based Virtual Posture Coaching System for Standing Desk Users
Logitech Europe S.A., 2023
Virtual posture coaching system to improve user posture while working. It uses sensors to analyze the user's 3D body orientation, classify as good or bad posture, recommend improvements based on application, and provide visual feedback to help users adjust. The system analyzes posture using sensors like cameras, pressure mats, motion sensors, etc. It compares against known good/bad posture types. For example, forward-leaning, rounded shoulders, etc. It provides recommendations based on application needs. Like gaming vs. video conferencing. It provides visual feedback like overlays showing ideal posture vs. actual, or animated avatars.
3. Ergonomic Height-Adjustable Workstation for Seamless Transition Between Seated and Standing Positions
aeris GmbH, 2022
A height-adjustable workstation that allows quick transition between seated and standing positions to promote active working. The workstation has an upper and lower desk attached to a height-adjustable frame. The upper desk protrudes into the lower desk's work area. This configuration enables an ergonomic seated desk that is unobstructed by the upper desk when standing. The height adjustment is synchronized so the upper desk moves above the lower desk as the frame raises.
4. Work Support System for Optimizing Operator Posture at Standing Desks
Hitachi, Ltd., 2022
Work support system and method that improves the work posture of operators to enhance stability, safety, efficiency, versatility, and reduce fatigue. The system collects posture data during work, stores associated information linking postures to workability, calculates ideal postures to improve workability based on the stored data and notifies the operator of the ideal postures as improvement proposals. This helps operators learn and adopt better postures for optimal work conditions.
5. Posture Improvement System with Real-Time Monitoring and Feedback for Standing Desks
Kenneth Lawrence Rosenblood, 2022
A system to improve posture through real-time monitoring, feedback, and conditioning. The system uses sensors to track user posture, calculates optimal positions based on user data, and alerts users when they deviate. It provides visual, auditory, and tactile feedback through a smart device interface. The system aims to condition users to maintain optimal postures by gradually building strength and awareness.
6. Biometric-Responsive Interactive Workstation for Dynamic Posture Adjustment
Sparx Smartpods Inc., 2021
An interactive workstation that automatically adjusts its height and orientation based on a user's biometric input. The workstation has a tabletop that can rotate and move up and down. The user can input their health status and needs, and the workstation adjusts its movement accordingly. The workstation can also automatically alternate between sitting and standing positions.
7. Height-Adjustable Desk with Integrated Scissor Lift Mechanism for Sit-Stand Flexibility
Twin-Star International, Inc., 2021
An adjustable desk system that allows users to easily switch between sitting and standing positions. The desk has a fixed-leg assembly and a height-adjustable modular platform on top. The platform has a scissor lift mechanism that raises and lowers the tabletop. The lift mechanism can be mounted on the fixed leg assembly or inside a compartment of the fixed leg assembly. The desk platform can also have an integrated control module with buttons accessible through the tabletop surface.
8. Biometric-Responsive Smart Standing Desk for Promoting Healthy Posture
STEELCASE INC., 2020
A smart height-adjustable desk that encourages healthy movement and posture habits by automatically adjusting the desk height based on user preferences and biometrics. The desk has sensors to detect user presence, movement, and fatigue. It creates a customized height-adjustment schedule based on user input and then adapts the schedule over time based on user behavior. The desk also provides visual and auditory feedback to encourage usage. It can connect to external devices like fitness trackers to further inform the schedule.
9. Sensor-Based System for Optimizing Standing Desk Usage for Health and Safety
VitalTech Properties, LLC, 2020
A system for monitoring and optimizing the usage of standing desks to promote health benefits and prevent injuries. Sensors detect when a user approaches the desk, their position, orientation, and duration of standing. The sensor data is analyzed to provide usage metrics, medical insights, and fall risk assessments. This information can be used to guide users on optimal standing times, alert them to prolonged sitting, and provide personalized standing desk recommendations based on factors like age, weight, and medical conditions.
10. AI-Powered Ergonomic Smart Desk for Enhanced Posture and Productivity
PYNK SYSTEMS, S.L., 2018
Smart office desk that adapts to the user's needs and provides recommendations to improve ergonomics and productivity. The desk has sensors to gather data like height, posture, presence, temperature, noise, etc. A computer processes this data using AI/ML algorithms to analyze user habits and patterns. It then provides recommendations like adjusting desk height, footrest position, desk angle, etc. The desk can also automatically implement these recommendations with user consent. The system continuously updates user profiles based on changing behaviors. The desk also has an interactive app for users to view stats and schedule events.
11. Smart Sensor System for Monitoring and Encouraging Healthy Workstation Use
StandLogix, Inc, 2016
System to track user interaction with a workstation, including presence, orientation, and workstation configuration, and provide feedback on sitting vs standing time. Sensors like presence, orientation, and height detectors are mounted on workstations. A user ID device like a smartcard or Bluetooth device is used to associate user data. The sensors collect data on user activity and send it to a central system. This data is aggregated and shared with users, employers, and insurers to encourage healthy work habits and incentivize standing.
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A variety of innovations in ergonomic standing desk design are demonstrated by the patents that are displayed here. Solutions such as motorized systems or scissor lift devices that allow for height adjustment are available. Other approaches to improving user posture include workstations that adjust to the demands of the user or coaching systems based on sensors.