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Invention, intellectual property and income ​

Assignments of the Week ​

Develop a plan for dissemination of your final project.

Dissemination Plan ​

To ensure that the knowledge, design, and innovation developed through this project reach a broad and impactful audience, the following multi-tiered dissemination strategy is proposed:

1. Maker Community Engagement and Public Sharing ​

The project will be documented in a step-by-step tutorial format and shared on popular maker platforms such as:

  • YOUTUBE – to connect with makers audiences and DIY electronics communities.
  • Instructables – for global outreach in the maker ecosystem, where hobbyists and learners can replicate or iterate on the design.

These platforms will include:

  • Photos and videos of the fabrication process
  • Circuit diagrams and code snippets
  • Downloadable STL/PCB/Gerber files
  • Explanations of design logic and troubleshooting steps

The goal is to educate, inspire, and engage others who are interested in biosensing devices, wearable technologies, or smart vehicle accessories.

2. Open-Source Contribution and Repository Hosting ​

The full source code (firmware for ESP32, interface scripts, etc.), hardware design files (KiCad/Altium schematics, Gerber files), and mechanical models (Fusion 360, Rhino .3dm, .STEP) will be uploaded to:

  • GitLab – for version control, CI/CD testing (if applicable), and localized sharing with teams
  • GitHub – for global collaboration, issue tracking, and community forking

Each repository will contain:

  • A detailed README
  • Licensing documentation (MIT License)
  • A changelog and future roadmap

This open-source release allows developers, students, and researchers to adapt, expand, or integrate the system into new applications, such as mental health monitoring, educational kits, or HMI research tools.

3. Academic Presentation and Peer-Reviewed Dissemination ​

To further academic impact, the project will be included in:

  • Student showcases and university exhibitions

  • Lab group research presentations

  • Relevant academic conferences in fields such as:

    • Human-Vehicle Interaction (HVI)
    • Biosignal Processing
    • Embedded Systems Design
    • Assistive Technology for Autonomous Driving

The project may also be co-published with research peers in collaboration with the lab, serving as a proof-of-concept for non-invasive physiological monitoring in dynamic environments.

4. Social Media and Personal Branding (Optional Extension) ​

To build a personal portfolio and digital presence:

  • Project highlights and visuals can be shared on platforms like LinkedIn, Bilibili, or Twitter/X
  • A dedicated blog or Notion/Obsidian page could be maintained for long-term documentation and iterative updates

This increases visibility for future academic opportunities, collaborations, or even entrepreneurial ventures.

Licence ​

This project is released under the MIT License, one of the most widely used and permissive open-source licenses in the maker, academic, and developer communities.

The MIT License allows anyone to:

  • Use the hardware and software for personal, academic, or commercial projects
  • Modify the source code, hardware schematics, PCB designs, or mechanical files
  • Distribute the original or modified versions freely
  • Integrate this work into larger systems or derivative products

As long as the following conditions are met:

  • The original copyright and permission notice must be included in all copies or substantial portions of the software or documentation.
  • The software is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind, express or implied.

This license promotes collaboration, transparency, and knowledge sharing, while protecting the contributors from legal liability. It enables the project to grow within the open-source ecosystem, especially among researchers, hobbyists, and product developers.

By applying the MIT License, the project also ensures it can be included in future educational, research, or commercial contexts without restrictive legal barriers.

You can find the full MIT License text here .

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