Samsung has just launched a new application that's designed
to prevent eye damage due to the using of smartphone or tablet in a long duration
and close range. Named Safety Screen, the application utilizes facial
recognition technology to detect the distance between the device and the user's
eyes, providing an ideal distance limitation in using the device.
When the distance is too close, the application will
automatically give a warning message and turn off the screen. This application
is specifically intended for children who are likely to use the device for a
long time without thinking about the health of their eyes.
The Safety Screen will continuously work behind the scene in
order to monitor the usage patterns of the device. It's designed to run when
the users watch movies, play games, and so forth.
When the warning message appears, it will still appear on
the screen until the users change the distance of their face from the screen.
Once the users follow the advice given, the popup will disappear by itself. Parents
can create a user name and password to prevent children from disabling the
application.
The launch of this application is the form of Samsung's
concern towards the phenomenon of device usage among children and adolescents.
According to their research, looking at the screen too close will cause some
health problems, such as headaches, blurred vision, dry eyes, fatigue, and
brain tension.
To protect your children from the serious eye damage, you
can download the Samsung Safety Screen via Google Play Store.