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@@ -6,6 +6,9 @@ HMI stands for Human-Machine Interface; it's a term from the controls industry.
 
 A well-documented parallel effort from Manu's group: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z44YpbulrfZ0txfAJZJqTHFGj67I7Y-cv655t-TL5Mc/edit
 
+## status
+On hold as of 4/19/2020 due to lack of need from local hospitals; many are now using mfr-supplied extension cables for ventilator HMIs. 
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 ## design notes
 - requirements
     - security/reliability