Remind2Rest

Remind2Rest is an interactive application tailored to promote better health habits, especially for those who spend extended periods in front of a computer. By leveraging visual cues and reminders, it helps users to take breaks, relax their eyes, and maintain proper posture.

Features

• Eye Relax Reminder: Encourages users to look away from the screen periodically to reduce eye strain. The reminder flashes alternating colors to promote distance gazing.
• Posture Reminder: Periodically reminds users to correct their sitting posture. Users can also rate their current posture, providing a feedback loop to improve over time.
• Dynamic Plotting: Offers a visualization of posture ratings over time.
• Cross-Platform Support:
  • Windows: Native support with always-on-top Tkinter overlays.
  • Linux (Wayland): High-performance GTK overlays with Layer Shell support.
  • Linux (X11): Reliable Tkinter fullscreen overlays.
• Web Configurator: A modern web interface to adjust various settings, reload the service, and monitor status.
• Service Integration: Supports running as a background service on both Windows (via Startup) and Linux (via systemd).

Dependencies

• Python 3.8+
• apscheduler
• pillow
• matplotlib
• numpy
• scipy
• flask
• PyGObject (Linux/Wayland only)

Setup

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/Infraviored/Remind2Rest.git
cd Remind2Rest

2. Installation

Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)

Run the setup script to install dependencies, create a virtual environment, and set up a systemd user service:

python3 setup.py

This will:

• Install system dependencies (python3-tk, python3-pil.imagetk).
• Create a virtual environment in ~/.local/share/Remind2Rest/venv.
• Set up a systemd service for the background reminder app.
• Create a desktop entry for the Web Configurator.

Windows

Run the PowerShell installer script:

1. Open PowerShell in the project directory.
2. Run:

   .\Install-Remind2Rest.ps1

This will:

• Create a virtual environment in %LOCALAPPDATA%\Remind2Rest\venv.
• Install all requirements.
• Add Remind2Rest to your Windows Startup folder.
• Create a Desktop Shortcut for the Web Configurator.

3. Usage

Once installed, the background service will start automatically on login. You can manage your reminders via the Web Configurator:

• URL: http://localhost:5000
• Actions: Change reminder intervals, enable/disable modules, and reload the service.