Overview

Vmail is an innovative email platform designed to make email communication accessible for visually impaired individuals. This project harnesses the power of voice recognition technology to create a user-friendly email experience that allows users to send and manage emails effortlessly using voice commands.

Key Features

• Voice-Activated Email Composing: Vmail allows visually impaired users to compose and send emails simply by speaking. Our advanced voice recognition system accurately transcribes spoken words into text, making the process seamless.

• Accessible User Interface: Our user interface is thoughtfully designed to be user-friendly and accessible. We've prioritized easy navigation and incorporated screen reader support for an inclusive experience.

Team Members

• Afreen Poly
• Aadil Mohammed Sayad
• Adithyanarayanan S
• Dhinoo

Flow of Implementation

1. Google Speech-to-Text (STT)

• Objective: Enable voice input for users.

• Implementation Steps:

  • Integrate Google STT API.
  • Capture and send spoken words from the frontend.
  • Receive transcribed text on the backend.

2. Albert Model for Intent Classification

• Objective: Classify user intents based on the transcribed text.

• Implementation Steps:

  • Train or use a pre-trained Albert model for intent classification.
  • Integrate the model into the Flask backend.
  • Process transcribed text and determine user intent.

3. Google Text-to-Speech (TTS) API

• Objective: Provide a voice response to the user based on intent.

• Implementation Steps:

  • Utilize Google TTS API to convert text to speech.
  • Send the speech response from the backend to the frontend.
  • Play the speech response on the frontend.

4. React as Frontend

• Objective: Create an interactive and user-friendly frontend.

• Implementation Steps:

  • Develop React components for user interface elements.
  • Connect with the backend to send and receive data.
  • Implement a seamless user experience.

5. Flask as Backend

• Objective: Handle logic, connect with APIs, and manage data.

• Implementation Steps:

  • Set up Flask routes for handling frontend requests.
  • Integrate Google OAuth for user authentication.
  • Connect with Google STT, Albert Model, and TTS APIs.
  • Manage the flow of data between frontend and backend.

6. Google OAuth for Login

• Objective: Ensure secure and authenticated user access.

• Implementation Steps:

  • Integrate Google OAuth for user authentication.
  • Manage user sessions and access tokens.

7. Connect Frontend, Backend, and the Model

• Objective: Establish seamless communication between frontend, backend, and the Albert Model.

• Implementation Steps:

  • Ensure proper API integration between frontend and backend.
  • Transmit data between components efficiently.
  • Test and validate the end-to-end flow.

Getting Started

To get started with Vmail, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/afreenpoly/V-Mail

2. Install Node

Make sure Node.js is installed on your machine. If not, download and install it from the official website: Node.js

3. Install Dependencies

npm install

4. Run the Application

npm start

Contribute

We welcome contributions from the open-source community to improve and expand Vmail. If you'd like to contribute:

1. Fork this repository.

2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix: git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name.

3. Make your changes and commit them: git commit -m 'Add a new feature'.

4. Push your changes to your fork: git push origin feature/your-feature-name.

5. Create a Pull Request on the main repository's main branch.

6. We will review your contribution and merge it if it aligns with our project's goals.

Contact

If you have questions, suggestions, or need assistance with Vmail, please feel free to reach out to me. You can contact us through the following channels:

• Email: afreendeby@gmail.com
• Email: aadilsayad@gmail.com

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License