FoodTechMap - Complete Platform Guide

🚀 Quick Start

1. Setup & Launch

# Start local server
python server.py

# Open in Firefox
http://localhost:8000/login.html

2. ESP32 Hardware Setup (Optional)

• Wire DHT22 sensors to ESP32 (pins 4 & 5)
• Upload esp32_dht22_sensors.ino
• Update IP address in JavaScript files

📱 Platform Features

🔐 Authentication System

• Login/Register: Role-based access (Consumer, Supplier, Emergency, Admin)
• Emergency Access: Direct crisis mode without login
• Session Management: Persistent login with localStorage

👤 Consumer Dashboard (consumer.html)

• Interactive Map: Find nearby food centers
• Real-time Status: Center availability and supplies
• Search & Filter: Find specific food types
• Directions: GPS navigation to centers
• Issue Reporting: Report problems or feedback

🏪 Supplier Dashboard (supplier.html)

• Inventory Management: Add/update stock levels
• Consumer Requests: Respond to food requests
• Low Stock Alerts: Automatic notifications
• Statistics: Daily served, efficiency metrics
• Real-time Updates: Live inventory tracking

🚨 Emergency Dashboard (emergency-dashboard.html)

• Crisis Management: Emergency food distribution
• Verified Distribution Points: Real-time mapping
• Supply Tracking: Capacity and availability
• Emergency Reporting: Crisis alerts and requests
• Real-time Coordination: Live updates during emergencies

🔧 IoT Monitoring (iot-monitoring.html)

• Sensor Data: Temperature, humidity, air quality, vibration
• ESP32 Integration: Real DHT22 sensor data
• Vehicle Tracking: Transportation fleet monitoring
• Storage Facilities: Warehouse condition monitoring
• Alert System: Threshold violations and equipment issues

🛠 Technical Stack

Frontend

• HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript: Modern web standards
• Progressive Web App: Installable, offline support
• Google Maps API: Interactive mapping
• Chart.js: Real-time data visualization
• Material Icons: Consistent UI design

IoT Integration

• ESP32: WiFi-enabled microcontroller
• DHT22 Sensors: Temperature/humidity monitoring
• JSON API: RESTful sensor data endpoints
• WebSocket: Real-time data streaming
• CORS Support: Cross-origin requests

PWA Features

• Service Worker: Offline functionality
• App Manifest: Native app experience
• Push Notifications: Alert system
• Local Storage: Data persistence
• Responsive Design: Mobile-first approach

🔄 User Workflows

Consumer Journey

1. Login → Consumer Dashboard
2. Find Centers → Interactive map with real-time data
3. Check Availability → Live stock levels and hours
4. Get Directions → GPS navigation
5. Provide Feedback → Rate and review centers

Supplier Journey

1. Login → Supplier Dashboard
2. Manage Inventory → Add/update stock levels
3. Monitor Requests → Consumer food requests
4. Track Alerts → Low stock notifications
5. Analyze Performance → Efficiency metrics

Emergency Coordinator Journey

1. Emergency Access → Crisis dashboard
2. Monitor Distribution → Real-time center status
3. Coordinate Response → Emergency alerts and routing
4. Track Supplies → Capacity and availability
5. Manage Crisis → Real-time coordination

Admin Journey

1. Login → IoT Monitoring Dashboard
2. Monitor Sensors → Real-time environmental data
3. Track Vehicles → Transportation fleet status
4. Manage Facilities → Storage condition monitoring
5. Handle Alerts → System notifications and issues

📊 Data Integration

Real Sensor Data (ESP32)

• Temperature: 2-6°C optimal range
• Humidity: 45-65% optimal range
• Real-time charts and alerts
• Automatic threshold monitoring

Mock Data (Demo Mode)

• Simulated sensor readings
• Random variations for testing
• Fallback when ESP32 unavailable

🔧 Configuration

WiFi Setup (ESP32)

const char* ssid = "YOUR_WIFI_SSID";
const char* password = "YOUR_WIFI_PASSWORD";

API Endpoints

let esp32IP = '192.168.1.100'; // Update with ESP32 IP

Google Maps API

<script src="https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/js?key=YOUR_API_KEY"></script>

🚀 Deployment

Local Development

1. Run python server.py
2. Access via http://localhost:8000
3. Test all features and ESP32 integration

Production Deployment

1. Upload files to web server
2. Configure HTTPS for PWA features
3. Update API endpoints for production
4. Set up real database integration

🔒 Security Features

• Authentication: Role-based access control
• Session Management: Secure token storage
• Input Validation: Form data sanitization
• CORS Protection: Cross-origin request handling
• Emergency Access: Crisis mode bypass

📱 Mobile Features

• Responsive Design: Works on all devices
• PWA Installation: Add to home screen
• Offline Support: Core features work offline
• GPS Integration: Location-based services
• Touch Optimized: Mobile-first interface

The platform is now complete with full authentication, role-based dashboards, ESP32 IoT integration, and PWA capabilities for emergency food distribution and monitoring.