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+**Future Design Aspirations**\\
+If we had more time available, we would have liked to implement an IR receiver with the microcontroller. Thus, a user could use an IR remote to send commands to the microcontroller, which would then be relayed to the iPod. We also could have implemented more mode 4 commands, with more pushbuttons being our main constraint. Additionally, future efforts could involve changing the 16x2 LCD for a more complicated and complex one that could allow displaying more information at once or even color images, such as album art or pictures. An audiophile may want to add something that uses the Line-Out component of the connector, as those pins are readily accessible as well.
+Ethics
+We believe that our project was consistent with the IEEE Code of Ethics. For example, we believe that our project is safe to individuals and the public at large, and we would promptly notify everyone if this ever changed. We believe that we have been honest about our project's performance and potential future efforts. We also hope that our project has made the iPod (and similar MP3 players for which control data can be obtained) an attractive option for future hobbyists and 476 students.
+In the interest of full disclosure, one of us was formerly employed by Apple (then known as Apple Computer). It should be noted that none of the material referenced in this project or on this page resulted either directly or indirectly from any material obtained during employment or with any use of Apple-owned resources, such as hardware or documentation. We have made careful efforts to ensure that nothing done here would compromise any previous or (hopeful) future employment agreements and that we have respected intellectual property throughout.
+No animals were harmed in the making of this project. Cornell students were merely deprived of sleep.