[Interrupt-Free Screen Sharing] Overtime Prevention System 'Chronowis' Adds Balloon Notifications

Balloon Notifications: Overtime Prevention System 'Chronowis'

In May 2026, Panasonic Digital Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka, President and Representative Director: Yutaka Abe; hereinafter 'Panasonic Digital') implemented an update for its overtime prevention system, 'Chronowis.' Chronowis is a cloud service that visualizes employee PC usage to help curb long working hours and support work-style reform.

Previously, the system displayed full-screen alerts to encourage the correction of long working hours. This update introduces a new balloon notification function, which minimizes interference during screen sharing in meetings or negotiations. This enables reminders about overtime without disrupting business operations. Additionally, several enhancements have been made to administrative functions.

Balloon Notifications Designed for Web Conferencing

Chronowis has supported compliance-conscious working styles through pop-up warnings intended to prevent excessive working hours. However, users requested alternative notification methods that would not interfere with presentation materials or demos during screen sharing in web meetings. In response, the system can now display alerts as balloon notifications in the task tray, in addition to traditional pop-ups.

This update allows users to view notifications while sharing meeting materials or demo screens, minimizing visual impact and reducing disruption to meetings or business negotiations. Since notification methods can be selected based on the situation (e.g., balloon notifications during web meetings, highly visible pop-ups during regular operations), flexible usage is possible.

Note that existing deterrent functions, such as countdown displays for working hour limits and forced shutdowns, remain effective. Administrators can also control the availability of this new feature, ensuring flexible operation based on individual corporate policies.

Enhancements Supporting Operations and Management

In addition to the support for balloon notifications, this update includes several enhancements to support operational and management tasks:

- Improved notification functionality for offline clients - New list view for application information for HR personnel - New list view for emergency release of deterrent measures for approvers - Improved warning messages based on the number of times special clauses are applied under the 36 Agreement

About the Overtime Prevention System 'Chronowis'

Chronowis is a service that supports the maintenance of employee health and well-being by controlling PC usage and limiting overtime for busy staff.

The system includes features such as recording PC usage time, displaying pop-ups during unauthorized overtime, forced shutdowns, advance notifications before reaching monthly overtime limits, and tools for supervisors to monitor subordinates' work status.

By visualizing working hours and preventing compliance violations, the service aims to ensure employee health and comfort, thereby promoting productivity and talent retention.