This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 2017.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2017
Title: Keith A. Boone: Inventor of Furniture-Enabled Sedentary Behavior Monitoring
Introduction
Keith A. Boone is an inventor based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is associated with International Business Machines Corporation. His work includes an invention that uses computer-monitored furniture to encourage users to take breaks from sitting or reclining.
Latest Patents
Boone is named on 1 patent: “Computerized Furniture-Enabled Monitoring and Discouragement of Sedentary Behavior.” The invention describes sensors embedded in computer-monitored furniture that detect when a user has remained seated or reclined for a predetermined period. In response, controllers can make the furniture less comfortable to encourage the user to get up, increasing the discomfort if the user remains in place. After the user gets up, the furniture can return to its original comfortable condition following a specified period.
Career Highlights
Boone is associated with International Business Machines Corporation. His patent illustrates an approach to using sensors and computer-controlled furniture to address prolonged sedentary behavior.
Collaborations
Matthew P. Holt and Wisam Mohammed are identified as Boone’s coworkers.
Conclusion
Keith A. Boone’s patented work combines sensing and furniture controls to encourage movement and interrupt extended periods of sitting or reclining.
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