Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Electronics
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): 1. August 2026 Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Electronics

Design and Construction of a Safe Viewing Distance Detection Tool for Laptop Screens Using the HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Sensor

Afriansyah Putra (UPN Veteran Jakarta)
Liemalasintasari (Unknown)
Muhamad Mirza Alfarisi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Aug 2026

Abstract

Prolonged laptop use with an excessively close viewing distance can cause eye discomfort, such as dry eyes and visual strain, commonly experienced by students. This article presents the design and development of a laptop monitor safe-distance detection device to assist users in maintaining an appropriate viewing distance. The system utilizes an Arduino Uno R3 microcontroller and an HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor to measure the distance between the user and the laptop monitor. The measured distance is classified into three conditions: danger, warning, and safe, based on predefined thresholds. Distance information and system status are provided through traffic light LEDs, an LCD with an I2C module, and a buzzer as an alert. Test results indicate that the system is able to detect distance changes accurately and generate appropriate output responses. The device is expected to improve user awareness of proper viewing distance during laptop use.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijeee

Publisher

Subject

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Description

This journal accepts scientific articles in Electrical Engineering and Electronics with the form of basic research articles, clinical research articles, meta-analysis articles, literature reviews, and case reports. Themes included in this journal scientific publications include the following: ...