Blink Eye

Blink Eye is a minimalist eye care reminder app designed to reduce eye strain during extended screen usage. It provides customizable timers, full-screen popups, audio mute functionalityfor a seamless user experience.

Features

• Customizable reminder timers.
• Full-screen popups with a 20-second countdown to prompt users to look away.
• Audio mute during reminders to enhance focus.
• Quick access links for easy navigation:
  • Donate
  • GitHub Repository
  • Official Website

The 20-20-20 Rule

The 20-20-20 rule is a guideline to reduce eye strain caused by staring at screens for extended periods. It suggests that for every 20 minutes spent looking at a screen, you should take a 20-second break and focus your eyes on something at least 20 feet away.

Benefits:

• Reduces Eye Strain: Regular breaks help prevent eye fatigue and strain caused by prolonged screen time.
• Improves Focus: Taking short breaks can help maintain focus and productivity throughout the day.
• Prevents Dry Eyes: Looking away from the screen allows your eyes to blink more frequently, reducing the risk of dry eyes.
• Promotes Eye Health: Focusing on distant objects helps relax eye muscles and reduce the risk of developing vision-related issues.

Building the app

Windows

Using Script

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/nomandhoni-cs/blink-eye.git

2. Change Directory

   cd blink-eye/application

3. Create and activate a virtual environment (optional):

   python -m venv .venv && .\.venv\Scripts\Activate.bat

4. Run the build script:

   build_windows.bat

Manually

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/nomandhoni-cs/blink-eye.git

2. Navigate to the application directory:

   cd blink-eye && cd application

3. Install the dependencies

   pip install -r REQUIREMENTS.txt

4. Run the Application

   python blink_eye.py

5. If you want to make .exe by yourself

   pyinstaller --name BlinkEye --onefile --windowed --icon=blink-eye-logo.ico --hidden-import plyer.platforms.win.notification blink-eye.py

Linux (Fedora Workstation)

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/nomandhoni-cs/blink-eye.git

2. Create and activate a virtual environment (optional):

   python -m venv .venv --system-site-packages && source ./.venv/bin/activate

3. Run the build script:

   bash ./build_fedora.sh

Usage

• The app will display a full-screen popup every 20 minutes with a 20-second countdown to remind you to look away and reduce eye strain.

• Click the "Skip Reminder" button to close the popup for the current session.

• Audio will be automatically muted during reminders and restored afterward.

License

• MIT License: Open-source use. MIT License Details
• Commercial License: For business purposes. Contact Noman Dhoni at alnoman.dhoni@gmail.com for licensing options.

Contact

For inquiries and support, please contact Noman Dhoni:

• Email: alnoman.dhoni@gmail.com
• Twitter: @nomandhoni

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open issues or submit pull requests.

Follow the CONTRIBUTING.md for the instruction