Memento Vault

Overview

Memento Vault is a platform designed to securely store photos and videos from special events, enhanced with AI-driven features for seamless organization and content management.

Features

Core Functionality

1. User Authentication

   • Secure sign-up/login with email verification.
   • Password reset functionality.

2. Vault Creation with QR Code

   • Create vaults for events.
   • Automatic QR code generation.

3. Photo/Video Upload via QR Code

   • Scan QR codes to access upload pages.
   • Multiple file upload with progress indicator.

4. Timeline View

   • Chronological display of media with infinite scroll.
   • Thumbnail grid view.

5. Basic Media Editing

   • Add/edit captions and tags.
   • Batch editing for multiple media.

6. Simple Sharing

   • Share vaults via view-only links.
   • Set expiration dates for shared links.

7. Privacy Controls

   • Toggle vault privacy.
   • Manage sharing settings for individual files.

8. User Dashboard

   • View all vaults and recent uploads.
   • Display of total media and storage usage.

9. Mobile Responsiveness

   • Fully responsive design.
   • Mobile-optimized layout and touch-friendly interface.

10. Account Settings

    • Manage profile, notifications, and connected devices.

App Preview:

Landing Page

Dashboard(login)

Empty Vault Page

Vault Details Page

AI-Enhanced Features

11. Smart Captioning

    • AI-generated captions for media.
    • Editable and learnable captions.(In Development)

12. Emotion Detection

    • Detects emotions in photos.
    • Tags media with emotion-based filters.

13. Similar Photo Grouping (In Development)

    • Groups similar photos.
    • Suggests best photo, with option to keep/discard duplicates.

14. Personalized Content Surfacing (In Development)

    • Highlights favorite memories.
    • Suggests collections based on preferences.

Note: Some of the AI-driven features are still being developed and will be available in future updates.

MVP Pages

1. Landing Page

   • Feature highlights, sign-up/login, and how-to section.

2. Sign Up / Login Page

   • Clean forms with social media login options.

3. User Dashboard

   • Overview of vaults, and recent uploads.

4. Vault Creation Page

   • Form to name and describe vaults.
   • Automatic QR code generation.

5. Vault Detail Page

   • Media timeline, and upload button.

6. Media Upload Page

   • Drag-and-drop interface with file progress bars.

7. Individual Media View

   • Full-size media with AI-generated captions and emotion tags.

8. Account Settings

   • Manage personal information, storage, and notifications.

Installation

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x
• Django
• Cloudinary Python SDK
• PostgreSQL

Setup

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/DavidDanso/memento-vault.git
   cd memento-vault
   
   

2. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   
   

3. Set up environment variables (see .env.example for reference).

4. Run database migrations:

   python manage.py migrate
   
   

5. Start the development server:

   python manage.py runserver
   
   

Usage

• Access the app via http://localhost:8000
• Sign up to create your first vault, generate QR codes, and start uploading media.

Note: I am actively developing new features, so expect frequent updates as the platform continues to improve.