Invention, Intellectual Property, and Income

Wyno key finder

Introducing Wyno, the ultimate key finder solution its name inspired by the Arabic word "وين" (pronounced "wein"), commonly uttered when searching for lost items. With Wyno, you'll never lose your keys again. This sleek and compact device emits a distinct sound, guiding you directly to your misplaced keys. Call Wyno using the mobile app for added convenience. Attach it to wallets, bags, or remote controls, and experience a life free from the frustration of searching for lost items. Affordable, accessible, and personalized to fit your style

Functionality

The primary purpose of the Wyno key finder is to make finding keys or any misplaced object easier. What sets Wyno apart is its unique feature a built-in photosensor that detects changes in light. Whenever the device is covered by another object, it emits a distinctive sound, creating a strong association in the user's memory with the location where the key or item was placed. This innovative combination of location and sound ensures that you can always locate your belongings with ease.

To enhance the user experience, Wyno offers seamless integration with a mobile application. Simply connect the Wyno key finder to your smartphone via Bluetooth and use the app's search button to make the device emit a sound. This remote activation feature adds an extra layer of convenience, allowing you to quickly locate your keys even if they are out of immediate reach

Technology and Design

Wyno utilizes cutting-edge technology to deliver its key finding capabilities. At its core, Wyno is powered by the ESP32C3 microcontroller, providing reliable and efficient control over its functionality. The device emits a distinct sound using a magnetic buzzer, ensuring a clear and audible alert when searching for misplaced items. To detect changes in light and trigger the sound emission, Wyno incorporates a Darlington photosensor, offering precise and responsive performance.

Powering the device is a rechargeable lithium battery, ensuring long-lasting usage without the need for frequent replacements. This sustainable power solution allows users to conveniently recharge the battery, making Wyno an environmentally friendly choice

Additionally, Wyno incorporates a convenient C-type input for charging the battery. This allows users to easily connect the device to a power source and recharge the battery whenever needed. The inclusion of the C-type input ensures a hassle-free charging experience, adding to the overall user convenience and accessibility of Wyno.

Moving on to design and construction, Wyno features an enclosure made from PLA material, crafted using a 3D printer. The dynamic shape of the enclosure not only enhances its aesthetic appeal but also contributes to its functionality. The carefully designed enclosure includes multiple holes at the bottom, strategically placed to optimize the spreading of sound in an effective manner.

Furthermore, two holes are positioned at the top of the enclosure, allowing the built-in LED to emit light when the device emits a sound, providing a visual indicator to accompany the audible alert. This combination of functionality, aesthetics, and attention to detail results in a visually appealing and user-friendly design for the Wyno key finder

Dissemination Plan

The target audience for Wyno is anyone who frequently misplaces items that are valuable or important to them. This includes individuals from various demographics, such as homeowners, office workers, students, and travelers.

To raise awareness about Wyno, a key aspect of the dissemination plan is leveraging social media platforms. Engaging and entertaining content, such as a funny video, will be created to highlight the daily frustrations people face when they lose their keys. The video will showcase how Wyno effectively solves this problem, capturing the attention of the target audience and conveying the convenience and reliability of the device.

In addition to social media promotion, a business-focused strategy will involve seeking potential investors who can contribute to the further development and improvement of the product. By partnering with investors, you can enhance the features, expand marketing efforts, and explore opportunities to scale up the production and distribution of Wyno. This strategic collaboration will enable you to reach a wider audience and establish Wyno as a trusted and widely adopted key finding solution.

By combining these awareness strategies and pursuing business partnerships, the dissemination plan aims to reach a broad audience, effectively communicate the benefits of Wyno, and secure the necessary resources to drive growth and innovation.


Future Development

For future development, we have exciting plans to enhance the Wyno key finder. Here are the additions we aim to implement:

  1. Size Reduction

    Our goal is to make Wyno even smaller and more compact, ensuring it takes up minimal space when attached to keys or other objects. This will increase its portability and convenience.

  2. GPS Tracking

    We plan to introduce GPS tracking functionality to Wyno. This feature will enable users to track their misplaced items using their mobile devices or a dedicated app. By incorporating GPS technology, Wyno will offer an additional layer of security and peace of mind.

  3. Versatile Attachment Options

    To accommodate various objects and personal preferences, future iterations of Wyno will provide different attachment mechanisms. This could include magnetic clips, adhesive pads, or customizable straps. The versatility in attachment options will ensure Wyno can be easily and securely fastened to a wide range of items.

By implementing these future developments, Wyno will become an even more powerful tool for locating lost belongings. Its smaller size, GPS tracking capabilities, and versatile attachment options will offer users an advanced and customizable solution to address their needs.

It's important to note that future development plans may require additional research, testing, and partnerships to bring these features to life successfully.


License Selection for My Project

I have decided to choose the Apache License 2.0 for my project. This open-source license allows users to freely use, modify, and distribute the software, both for commercial and non-commercial purposes. It also includes patent and trademark grants, providing additional legal protections.

I believe that selecting the Apache License 2.0 will help foster a vibrant community around my project. It encourages collaboration and contribution, allowing others to add features, make improvements, and share their modifications with the community. This license promotes an open and inclusive environment, empowering developers to build upon and benefit from the work I have done.

By choosing the Apache License 2.0, I aim to support the growth and development of the open-source community, enabling others to freely use and enhance my project for their own purposes.


License for the documentation and final project

The content and source files of this project are licensed under the Apache License 2.0.

This means that you are free to use, modify, and distribute both the documentation and the source files, for both commercial and non-commercial purposes, under the terms of the Apache License 2.0.