Should I Sleep 1.0.3

Annoyed by the display getting dim when you`re reading or watching something? Tired of having to click somewhere to avoid it? Installed an app for that but always forget to activate it? What if the computer could "see and hear" you?

Should I Sleep will revolutionize the way your computer enters sleep mode to save energy. Instead of preventing sleep for a fixed amount of time, Should I Sleep uses a combination of unique heuristic sensors (such as face detection) to check if you are actually at the computer before it sleeps. Yes, the computer "sees and hears" you.

*** Lion 10.7 users, we found a bug that prevents Should I Sleep from starting. The fix is under way. For more info, click the SUPPORT link ***

NOTE: To quickly see it in action, change the Energy Saver - Display Sleep to 1 minute and wait (don`t touch the computer). A message will popup with the detection progress.

HOW IT WORKS

When the display is about to dim (due to keyboard and mouse inactivity), Should I Sleep will start its sensors. Camera, microphone all other software processing will stay on for only about 3 seconds. After that (and depending on your sensor preferences), sleep will be allowed or prevented. No need to touch any button.

FACE DETECTION

Face time is now! Face Detection is the most effective sensor and works by capturing video from the camera just before the display is dimmed. If one or more faces are detected, sleep is prevented.

CAMERA MOTION

Give a life to your camera! Sleep is prevented if a moving target is captured by the camera (such as waving, walking or even slightly moving your head). A perfect combination for the default Face Detection as it works even when you are not directly facing the camera.

EXTERNAL DISPLAY

Prevent sleep if an external display is plugged-in. A must-have for those who give presentations, speeches, demonstrations and/or trainings.

SOUND ACTIVITY

Prevent sleep If ambient sound is detected. Useful in workshops, brainstorming, meetings and conversations where the camera may not be in a favorable position.

CUSTOMIZATION

On the preferences screen you`ll be able to adjust sensors sensitivity so that Should I Sleep can work more effectively on unusual environments (especially on very noisy or crowded places).

MORE SENSORS

Should I Sleep was developed with a modular, expandable approach. We believe that the best sleep prevention is done by analyzing as many environmental elements as possible. That`s why we`ll be actively adding more sensors in the near future. Feel free to send us your ideas.

MANUAL MODE

For the sake of completeness, we have also added the old-style timed sleep prevention. You just choose a predefined time period for the computer to be kept awake. This mode also prevents screensavers.

DO I NEED IT?

Having the display dimmed when we`re focused on the computer is certainly annoying. Staying alert to "press any key" and prevent (or worse, fix) that, is disturbing and counterproductive. And that may happen during many activities, such as:

- Carefully reading a web page, book or documentation
- Following the progress of a software operation
- Doing a presentation, training or demonstration
- Listening to a song and following on-screen lyrics
- On a conversation, taking notes between intervals

FEATURE SUMMARY

- Sleep prevention with unique heuristic sensors
- Timer mode for display and screensaver prevention
- Face detection - the most effective sensor - free
- Additional sensors available as affordable in-app purchases
- Blazing fast, 3-second, hardware-accelerated detection
- Mountain Lion`s notification center integration
- Sensor sensitivity and accuracy fine-tuning
- Modular development approach (more sensors on the way)

Should I Sleep includes the Face Detection sensor and manual timer mode for free. Additional sensors can be purchased for an affordable price from within the application menu.