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Anti-Slacking Gadgets

The Visomate

— October 2, 2008 — Tech
If you don't like being caught slacking off by your boss, make sure he doesn't find out by the Visomate. The device checks on employees who have a habit of taking naps during working hours.

Since your boss can'’t keep an eye on all his office workers at all the time, the $3 Visomate does it for him. The USB device serves as an eye position monitor. It has a posture correction sensor that monitors the eye level of the person its monitoring. When the employee reaches a drowsy state and starts to slouch, the Visomate’ alarm turns on. This alarm is either in the form of a buzzer, or in silent mode is expressed as flashing LED signals.

So, if you don'’t want to be embarrassed and you want to keep your job, drink a lot of coffee, stay awake and perform your job with excellence. After all, that is what you are being paid for.
Trend Themes
1. Remote Monitoring Devices - There is an opportunity to develop more sophisticated and efficient monitoring devices that can help businesses keep track of their employees' activities when working remotely.
2. AI-powered Productivity Tools - Integrating AI technology in productivity tools can help businesses improve their employees' focus and efficiency during working hours.
3. Occupational Health and Safety Products - Developing specialized products for occupational health and safety, such as the Visomate, can help businesses improve their employees' working conditions and reduce the risk of accidents.
Industry Implications
1. Human Resources - HR departments can implement remote monitoring devices and productivity tools to help improve the productivity and performance of their employees, especially those working from home.
2. Technology - Developing new and innovative remote monitoring and AI-powered productivity tools can be a lucrative market opportunity for technology companies.
3. Occupational Health and Safety - The Visomate is an example of a specialized product for occupational health and safety that can help businesses improve their employees' working conditions and safety.
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