Android Pulse

A comprehensive device monitoring system for Android devices with real-time analytics and a user-friendly web interface.

Overview

Android Pulse is a powerful device monitoring solution that enables you to track and analyze the performance of your Android devices in real-time. The system features a robust server-side application that efficiently collects, stores, and visualizes performance data from connected Android devices through an intuitive web dashboard.

Key Features

Device Monitoring

• Real-time tracking of multiple Android devices simultaneously
• Comprehensive metrics collection including:
  • Battery level and charging status
  • Wi-Fi network connectivity and signal strength
  • Mobile data availability and usage
  • RAM usage and memory statistics
  • Storage capacity and usage patterns
  • Network traffic monitoring (download/upload speeds, total data usage)

User Interface

• Web-based dashboard for intuitive data visualization
• Device aliasing system for better organization and identification
• Responsive design for desktop and mobile access

API Integration

• RESTful API endpoints for seamless data collection and retrieval
• Flexible data submission for custom Android applications
• Real-time data synchronization between devices and server

Technology Stack

Component	Technology
Backend	Node.js with Express.js framework
Database	PostgreSQL with Sequelize ORM
Frontend	HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+)
Security	bcrypt for password hashing
Validation	express-validator for input sanitization

Quick Start

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• PostgreSQL database
• npm or yarn package manager

Installation

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/android-pulse.git
   cd android-pulse

2. Install dependencies

   npm install

3. Database setup

   • Create a PostgreSQL database
   • Update connection details in server.js

4. Start the server

   node server.js

5. Access the application

   • Open your browser to http://localhost:3000
   • Begin monitoring your Android devices

API Reference

Device Statistics

Submit Device Data

POST /api/stats

Submit real-time statistics from Android devices.

Retrieve Device Stats

GET /api/stats/:deviceId

Fetch historical and current statistics for a specific device.

Device Management

List All Devices

GET /devices

Retrieve a comprehensive list of all connected devices.

Update Device Alias

POST /api/updateAlias

Modify the display name/alias for better device identification.

Security Considerations

⚠Important Security Notice

The current implementation uses a basic authentication system suitable for development purposes only. For production deployments, please implement:

• Environment variable configuration (.env file)
• JWT-based authentication
• HTTPS encryption
• Rate limiting
• Input sanitization enhancements

Contributing

Ideas from all over the world are always welcome! Here's how you can help:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add amazing feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
5. Open a Pull Request

Development Guidelines

• Try to follow existing code style and conventions
• Add tests for new features
• Update documentation as needed

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Support

If you encounter any issues or have questions:

• Open an issue on GitHub
• Check existing issues for solutions
• Review the documentation