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Nafasi - Real-time Parking App

Project Scope

Nafasi is a mobile application built with Jetpack Compose for Android. It aims to streamline the parking experience for both drivers and parking space owners in Mombasa,Malindi-Kenya.

Key Features (User)

  • Real-time Parking Search:
    • Find available parking spaces with live updates.
  • Radius Control:
    • Refine parking searches within a user-defined radius.
  • Location-based Search:
    • Search for parking by town name and pinpoint a specific location.
  • Parking Details:
    • View available amenities (restrooms, security) for each parking space.
  • Communication Channels:
    • Contact parking attendant/owner via WhatsApp API or SMS for inquiries.
  • Parking Reviews & History:
    • See past experiences and reviews from other users.

Key Features (Parking Owner)

  • Parking Space Registration:
    • Add parking spaces with details like vehicle category and capacity.
  • Parking Conditions:
    • Set specific conditions for allowed vehicles (e.g., size restrictions).
  • Payment Confirmation:
    • Send QR code receipts with payment details to users.

Security Features

  • Vehicle Photos:
    • Before leaving, users take 6 pictures of their car for evidence in case of theft.
  • Theft Alert System:
    • Single-button alert to notify 5 closest police stations, prioritizing highway stations.
  • Community Alert:
    • Broadcast notification to other users in the same parking spot for caution.
  • Probability-based Search:
    • System sends search notifications to nearby Nafasi users to report a stolen vehicle.

Technology Stack

  • Android App Development

    • Jetpack Compose (UI)

  • (To be confirmed, after research-ML): Backend technology (e.g., Firebase, Cloud Firestore)

  • (To be confirmed): Third-party integrations (e.g., WhatsApp API)

TO-DO List (High Priority)

  • User Interface (UI):
    • Design and develop core screens using Jetpack Compose.
    • Implement functionalities for real-time parking search, radius control, and location-based search.
    • Develop screens for displaying parking details, communication options, and user reviews.
  • User Functionality:
    • Integrate real-time parking data updates.
    • Implement location services for user positioning and radius search.
    • Develop functionalities for contacting parking attendants/owners (WhatsApp API, SMS).
    • Integrate user authentication and review system.
  • Parking Owner Features:
    • Design screens for parking space registration and management.
    • Develop functionalities for adding parking spaces, setting conditions, and sending QR code receipts.
  • Security Features:
    • Implement functionality for taking and storing vehicle photos.
    • Integrate a theft alert system with location sharing to police stations.
    • Design a notification system for community alerts within the same parking spot.

TO-DO List (Stretch Goals)

  • Probability-based Search for Stolen Vehicles:
    • Develop an algorithm to send targeted search notifications to Nafasi users in the vicinity of a stolen car.
  • Monetization Strategy:
    • Explore options like parking space listing fees or in-app purchases for premium features.
  • Accessibility Features:
    • Implement functionalities for users with disabilities (e.g., voice search, clear labeling).
    • Scalability: Design the app's backend to handle future growth and feature additions.
  • Testing:
    • Develop a comprehensive testing strategy for UI, functionalities, and performance.

This serves as a starting point for project discussions and development. It will be continuously updated as the project progresses.