Objective

To create a digital platform where travelers can report, search, and claim lost items during their journey. The system connects passengers with railway/airport/bus authorities or other users who find items, reducing the hassle of traditional manual lost-and-found counters.

Key Features

Technology Stack

• Frontend: React Native / Flutter (for Android & iOS)

• Backend: Node.js (Express) / Spring Boot

• Database: MySQL / MongoDB

• Authentication: Firebase Auth / JWT / OAuth 2.0

• Cloud Storage: AWS S3 / Firebase Storage (for images)

• Geolocation: Google Maps API / OpenStreetMap

• AI Matching (Optional advanced): TensorFlow Lite for image similarity

• Notifications: Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM), Twilio (SMS)

Workflow

1. User Registration/Login → Secure signup using email/phone/social login.

2. Report Lost Item → Enter details + upload photo + location.

3. Report Found Item → Submit details + upload photo + location.

4. System Matching → AI/keyword matching between lost and found reports.

5. Notification Alerts → Both parties receive alerts if a match is found.

6. Claim Process → Traveler requests claim; admin verifies ID proof.

7. Admin Role → Verify matches, approve/reject claims, resolve disputes.

8. Closure → Item marked as "Returned" once successfully claimed.

User Roles

• Traveler/User → Report lost/found items, search, and claim.

• Admin/Authority → Verify reports, validate claims, prevent fraud.

• System → Match items, send alerts, maintain database.

Security Features

• User Authentication with JWT/Firebase Auth

• Role-Based Access (User vs Admin)

• Data Encryption (AES-256 for user/item details)

• Fraud Prevention: Only verified users can claim items, ID proof required

• Audit Logs for admin verification actions

Analytics & Reports

• Most common lost item categories (luggage, gadgets, documents)

• Lost-to-found match success rate

• Heatmap of lost items (stations, airports, cities)

• User activity reports for system improvement

Why Choose This Project?

Real-world impact — solves a common problem for travelers.
Combines geolocation, image recognition, notifications, and admin workflows.
Scalable across railways, airports, hotels, bus services.
Great for final-year project showcasing AI + cloud + mobile app integration.

What You Get

• Full project documentation (ER diagram, UML, flowcharts)

• Source code (Frontend + Backend + Database)

• Mobile app prototype (React Native/Flutter)

• Admin web panel for authorities