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Summary

This pre-GSoC contribution establishes the foundation for multi-dimensional location-proximity analysis in DREAMS, enabling semantic clustering and emotion-location pattern detection for recovery journeys.

Building Upon:

Our Contribution: Multi-dimensional spatial proximity (geographic + categorical + linguistic + cultural) to complement existing time-aware emotion analysis.

What's Included

Documentation (9 files)

  • docs/api_design.md - REST API spec with 6 endpoints
  • docs/project_roadmap.md - GSoC 2026 timeline (May-Nov, 350h)
  • docs/evaluation_metrics.md - Metrics & ablation study plan
  • docs/integration_guide.md - Step-by-step integration
  • docs/risk_analysis.md - 10 risks with mitigations
  • docs/exif_extraction_research.md - Library comparison
  • docs/TEST_PLAN.md - Extended with 50+ test cases
  • plans/pre_gsoc_contribution_plan.md - 7-week, 18-PR roadmap

Code (3 files)

  • dreamsApp/exif_extractor.py - NEW: Complete EXIF extraction (173 lines)
  • dreamsApp/location_proximity.py - Updated with EXIFExtractor integration
  • dreamsApp/docs/data-model.md - Added 2 MongoDB collections

Tests (2 files)

  • tests/test_exif_extraction.py - NEW: Unit tests with mocking
  • docs/TEST_PLAN.md - Location-proximity test cases

Key Features

  • Multi-dimensional proximity: geographic + categorical + linguistic + cultural
  • EXIF extraction: Dual-library fallback (exifread → Pillow)
  • Emotion-location hotspots: Detect locations with consistent emotions
  • Semantic clustering: DBSCAN-based with quality metrics
  • MongoDB schemas: 2 new collections for location data
  • GSoC roadmap: 350h implementation plan aligned with official dates

Integration Impact

New Capabilities:

  • Automatic GPS extraction from photo EXIF
  • Location-based emotion pattern analysis
  • Semantic location clustering (beyond GPS proximity)
  • Cross-location emotion comparison

Backward Compatible: All changes extend existing functionality without breaking current features.

Review Guide

  1. Start with docs/project_roadmap.md for overview
  2. Review ARCHITECTURE.md for integration points
  3. Check dreamsApp/exif_extractor.py for implementation quality
  4. Verify tests/test_exif_extraction.py for coverage
  5. Scan docs/integration_guide.md for impact assessment

Estimated review time: 2-3 hours


Type: Feature | Documentation | Tests

…tation, code stubs, and tests

This PR establishes the foundation for multi-dimensional location-proximity analysis
in DREAMS, building upon existing EXIF extraction (PR KathiraveluLab#77) and emotion proximity (PR KathiraveluLab#70).

## Documentation (9 new/updated files)
- docs/api_design.md: REST API specification for location-proximity endpoints
- docs/evaluation_metrics.md: Quantitative metrics and ablation study plan
- docs/exif_extraction_research.md: Library comparison research (informed PR KathiraveluLab#77)
- docs/integration_guide.md: Step-by-step integration instructions
- docs/project_roadmap.md: GSoC 2026 timeline aligned with official dates (350h)
- docs/risk_analysis.md: Risk matrix and mitigation strategies
- docs/TEST_PLAN.md: Extended with 50+ location-proximity test cases
- plans/pre_gsoc_contribution_plan.md: 7-week, 18-PR contribution roadmap
- dreamsApp/docs/data-model.md: Added location_analysis and emotion_location_entries collections

## Code Implementation
- dreamsApp/exif_extractor.py: NEW - Complete EXIF extraction with dual-library fallback
- dreamsApp/location_proximity.py: Updated stubs with EXIFExtractor integration
- ARCHITECTURE.md: Updated diagram to show integration with PR KathiraveluLab#77 and KathiraveluLab#70
- LOCATION_PROXIMITY_SUMMARY.md: Added acknowledgment of existing work

## Tests
- tests/test_exif_extraction.py: NEW - Unit tests for EXIF extractor with mocking

## Code Quality
- Removed emojis from entire project (8 files) for professional documentation
- data_integrity/reporter.py: Replaced emoji indicators with text
- dream-integration/app/templates/index.html: Replaced emoji UI elements
- dreamsApp/app/dashboard/main.py: Removed emoji comments

## Integration Points
- Builds upon PR KathiraveluLab#77 (kunal-595): Uses existing EXIFExtractor class
- Complements PR KathiraveluLab#70 (AnvayKharb): Adds spatial proximity to time-aware emotion analysis
- Aligns with PR KathiraveluLab#79 (anish1206): Emotion-location work supports CHIME framework

## Key Features
- Multi-dimensional proximity: geographic + categorical + linguistic + cultural
- Emotion-location hotspot detection
- Semantic clustering with DBSCAN
- MongoDB schema extensions for location data
- Performance benchmarks and evaluation framework

Total: 10 new files, 9 updated files, 350 hours planned for GSoC 2026 implementation
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This pull request lays the groundwork for multi-dimensional location-proximity analysis in the DREAMS project, enabling semantic clustering and emotion-location pattern detection. It builds upon existing work in EXIF extraction and emotion proximity to provide a comprehensive framework for understanding the relationship between user emotions and their environment. The changes include documentation, code stubs, and tests, setting the stage for future GSoC development.

Highlights

  • Multi-Dimensional Location Proximity: This PR introduces a framework for analyzing location proximity based on geographic, categorical, linguistic, and cultural dimensions, enhancing the DREAMS platform's ability to understand user emotion-location patterns.
  • EXIF Extraction Integration: The PR integrates with existing EXIF extraction functionality (PR Add GPS extraction from image EXIF #77) to automatically retrieve GPS data from images, providing a foundation for location-based analysis.
  • Emotion-Location Mapping: It incorporates emotion analysis (PR Add Canonical Time-Aware Proximity & Comparison Layer for Emotion Timelines #70) to map emotions to specific locations, enabling the detection of emotion-location hotspots and temporal trends.
  • Comprehensive Documentation and Testing: The PR includes extensive documentation, a detailed test plan, and unit/integration tests to ensure the reliability and maintainability of the new location proximity framework.

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  • .gitignore
    • Added docs/PR_SUMMARY.md to the ignore list.
  • ARCHITECTURE.md
  • LOCATION_PROXIMITY_SUMMARY.md
  • data_integrity/reporter.py
    • Removed checkmark from the 'All validation checks passed' message.
    • Replaced icons for issue severity levels with 'X', '!', and 'i'.
  • docs/TEST_PLAN.md
    • Extended the test plan with detailed test cases for proximity calculation, clustering, emotion-location pattern detection, end-to-end integration, and performance/load testing.
  • docs/api_design.md
    • Added a new document outlining the REST API design for multi-dimensional location-proximity analysis, including endpoints for ingestion, proximity calculation, clustering, emotion queries, and dashboard visualization.
  • docs/evaluation_metrics.md
    • Added a new document defining the evaluation methodology for the location-proximity module, including quantitative metrics, qualitative assessment criteria, and an ablation study plan.
  • docs/exif_extraction_research.md
    • Added a new document comparing EXIF extraction libraries (Pillow vs exifread) and recommending an implementation strategy with a fallback mechanism.
  • docs/integration_guide.md
    • Added a new document providing step-by-step instructions for integrating the location-proximity module into the existing DREAMS platform.
  • docs/project_roadmap.md
    • Added a new document outlining the project roadmap for GSoC 2026, including timelines, deliverables, and post-GSoC enhancements.
  • docs/risk_analysis.md
    • Added a new document identifying potential risks to the GSoC project and outlining mitigation strategies.
  • dream-integration/app/templates/index.html
    • Minor UI changes to the emotion analysis results section, such as removing emoji from the Enhanced Emotion Analysis Results title and chart type controls, and removing emoji from the zoom hint.
  • dreamsApp/app/dashboard/main.py
    • Removed emoji from the Create user-friendly visual comment.
  • dreamsApp/docs/data-model.md
    • Added new collections for location_analysis and emotion_location_entries, including schema details and examples.
    • Added a note about location data pseudonymization for privacy.
  • dreamsApp/exif_extractor.py
    • Added a new file implementing EXIF metadata extraction with a fallback strategy using exifread and Pillow libraries.
  • dreamsApp/location_proximity.py
  • location_proximity/README.md
  • plans/pre_gsoc_contribution_plan.md
    • Added a new file outlining the pre-GSoC contribution plan with 18 pull requests.
  • tests/test_exif_extraction.py
    • Added a new file implementing unit tests for the EXIF extraction functionality.
Activity
  • The pull request introduces a multi-dimensional location-proximity framework, building upon existing EXIF extraction and emotion proximity modules.
  • It includes comprehensive documentation, a detailed test plan, and unit/integration tests.
  • The changes span multiple files, including modifications to existing modules and the addition of new modules for EXIF extraction, proximity calculation, and semantic clustering.
  • The pull request sets the stage for future GSoC development by providing a solid foundation for location-based emotion analysis.
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This pull request introduces a substantial amount of foundational work for a multi-dimensional location-proximity framework. The documentation is extensive and well-structured, covering API design, evaluation metrics, risk analysis, and a detailed project roadmap. The core code addition is the EXIFExtractor class, which robustly handles metadata extraction with a fallback mechanism, and is accompanied by a good set of unit tests. My review includes a few suggestions to improve the robustness and maintainability of the extractor implementation and points out a minor inconsistency in the test plan documentation. Overall, this is an excellent contribution that sets a clear path for the GSoC project.

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#### Test Case: PC-EC-003
**Description**: Missing attribute handling
**Input**: Location with missing 'type' field
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It looks like there's a duplicated test case definition here. Test Case: PC-EC-003 was updated earlier in the file (lines 252-256), but the old definition appears again at the end of this section. This seems to be a copy-paste error and should be removed to avoid confusion.

KrishanYadav333 and others added 2 commits February 8, 2026 12:05
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**Version**: 1.0
**Last Updated**: February 3, 2026
**Author**: Krishan (GSoC 2026 Contributor)
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This assumes the GSoC 2026 program acceptance. At this point, Google is yet to announce the accepted organization. Besides, it is not norm in open source organizations to have individual authors writing their names under the files they contribute. It is established through the commit history. Please remove the above text block, including version, last updated, and author.


**Plan Created**: December 2025
**Total Estimated Effort**: 18 PRs across 7 weeks
**Primary Contributor**: Krishan (Pre-GSoC Contributor) No newline at end of file
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Same here. Please avoid adding names to files. It is not norm in open source communities.

In general, the excessive md files may not be a good approach. Documents are great. But in the AI-slop era, people tend to ignore lengthy documents.

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I'll fix it rightaway.

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@KrishanYadav333 pls recreate the PR without extensive md documentation. Some of these md files should be moved to a GitHub discussion instead, where you can also include your name and updated time. The planning files shouldn't be in md files. You may be able to spot similar files in the Alaska repositories, and that simply means I (or whoever merged the PR) did not pay sufficient attention.

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Thank you for the feedback, @pradeeban. I understand - I should have focused on technical contributions rather than extensive planning docs.
Apologies for the noise. I appreciate you taking the time to guide me.

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