Johan Smets ECG Patient Simulator
This product tests the accuracy and performance of an Electrocardiogram (ECG) cable. The ECG Patient Simulator generates an ECG signal similar to that of a perfectly connected patient and is used to compare the strength of the signal before and after the cable is connected to the patient.
The physical design of this product is largely derived from the functional components of hardware. Nevertheless, there are some aesthetic design elements incorporated into the hardware that may warrant some copyright protection of those elements, such as the ECG wave in the center of the product, the bright orange color, and the distinctive color of each knob’s assigned letter.
The CERN OHL v2.0, S Variant, will allow downstream users to copy and modify these aesthetic design elements without fear of infringement. The S Variant of this license will additionally impose reciprocal obligations on downstream users. For example, if a downstream user takes this product and makes any modifications, they will be obligated to make the modified design available to the public under the same CERN OHL v2.0, S Variant license.
Licenses
Hardware
CERN-OHL-S-2.0The CERN OHL v2.0, S Variant, will allow downstream users to copy and modify these aesthetic design elements without fear of infringement. The S Variant of this license will additionally impose reciprocal obligations on downstream users. For example, if a downstream user takes this product and makes any modifications, they will be obligated to make the modified design available to the public under the same CERN OHL v2.0, S Variant license.
Software
GPLThe GPL software license imposes reciprocal obligations on downstream users who want to make use of the software in their own version of the product (or for any other reason). The GPL is a good choice for this hardware because it matches the CERN OHL v2.0 S license.
The CC BY-SA license is more permissive than the licenses used for the hardware and software. That makes it comparatively easier for people to redistribute, copy, and modify the documentation for the device.
Branding
Information
ECG Patient Simulator is a descriptive name that is unlikely to be protectable by trademark.
Protectability Spectrum of Project Components
ECG Patient Simulator Hardware
While the hardware box is purely functional, the stylized labels and label placement is likely protected by copyright.
ECG Patient Simulator Name
The ECG Patient Simulator’s name is purely descriptive. It is therefore unlikely to be eligable for trademark protection.
ECG Patient Simulator Documentation
The ECG Patient Simulator documentation is rich and detailed. It is eligable for copyright protection.
