Mimic

Worried about awkward, creepy, or downright dangerous interactions? This mobile app will help get you out of unwanted situations by mimicking alarms or phone calls.

MVP

1. Mock call screen / customizable name for fake caller
2. Mock lock screen and hidden call buttons
3. Selection of different lockscreen backgrounds
4. Replayable tutorial
5. Option to have custom ringtones
6. Physical button triggers for calls (Pending research, possible stretch goal)

Stretch Goals

1. SOS with app sending location to preselected contacts
2. App pings other users near the area for help
3. Root access / start Mimic from lock screen
4. Timed fake calls
5. Android support

Tech Stack

• React Native:

  • General documentation

• Adobe XD for wireframes

  • Tutorial here

For icons:

• https://material.io/resources/icons/?style=baseline
• https://materialdesignicons.com/
• https://www.flaticon.com/
• https://www.pexels.com/
• https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Images
• https://unsplash.com/images/stock

Softerware to Install

• React_Native - A mobile framework

• Figma - Wireframing tool

• Git - version control software

Tutorials

• React Native 51 minutes
• React JS 1hr 48 minutes
• Official Firebase/React Native tutorial : blog / how to article
• FreeCodeCamp Firebase Article

Resources

• How to be successful in ACM Projects
• Git Cheat Sheet
• Choosing between React Native and Flutter
• Getting started with React
• Getting started with Flutter
• Overview of making API calls

Estimated Timeline

Week	Task(s)	Deliverables
1	On boarding tasks	Meet the team, set meeting dates, schedule design day.
2	Research tech stack and create wireframes	Practice apps with chosen tech stack + wireframes
3	Code app screens, code alarm logic and sounds	50% or more progress on all pages. Completed call logic.
4	Code app screens, code call logic	80% or more progress on all screens. Completed database functionality.
5	Code app screens and integrate backend	functioning MVP
6	Front end touch ups and backend stretch goals	Polished MVP
7	Stretch Goals	N/A
8	Create Presentation	Hammer out the order of presenters, plan/gimmick, and complete slideshow/video
9	Practice Presentation	N/A
Presentation	Wow the judges like I know you will :)	The growth you made while in Projects! ＼(^-^)／