Perscreen

Perscreen is a term used in human-computer interaction to describe a system or feature that personalizes the content, layout, and controls displayed on a screen for an individual user. It combines user identification, preference profiles, and contextual cues to tailor the visual experience on shared devices or multi-user environments.

Implementation of perscreen typically relies on authentication or recognition to select a user profile. This can involve sign-in, proximity-based detection, or biometric methods, after which the device applies user-specific settings such as font size, color theme, spatial arrangement, and accessible controls. Perscreen may also adjust content recommendations, notifications, and accessibility options in real time based on the identified user and their context.

Applications for perscreen include smartphones, laptops, smart TVs, kiosks, and public displays in workplaces or educational settings. In homes, perscreen can support family members with separate profiles on a single device; in corporate or educational environments, it can switch between employee or student views on shared panels or conference room displays. The approach aims to improve usability and reduce setup time for individual users.

Privacy and security considerations are central to perscreen. Potential concerns include the collection and storage of personal data, risk of misidentification, and bias in profile selection. Best practices emphasize user consent, data minimization, transparent handling of preferences, and clear opt-out options.

Related concepts include user profiling, multi-user interfaces, context-aware computing, and adaptive design. Perscreen remains a topic of ongoing discussion in interface design as devices become more capable of personalizing shared experiences.