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    * The Basic Trackers: There are bottles that log your daily intake, sure, but they are essentially one-trick ponies. They ignore the chemistry of the water entirely. They will tell you how much you drank, but not what you drank. There are bottles that clean itself and the water, but they do not mesure anything else.    * The Basic Trackers: There are bottles that log your daily intake, sure, but they are essentially one-trick ponies. They ignore the chemistry of the water entirely. They will tell you how much you drank, but not what you drank. There are bottles that clean itself and the water, but they do not mesure anything else.
    * The Overpriced/Clunky Tech: Then you have the high-end solutions. Usually they are very expensive and focuse only on one topic. They promise the world but usually come with a price tag that feels more like an investment than a purchase, or they are saddled with buggy, unintuitive apps that make tracking feel like a part-time job.    * The Overpriced/Clunky Tech: Then you have the high-end solutions. Usually they are very expensive and focuse only on one topic. They promise the world but usually come with a price tag that feels more like an investment than a purchase, or they are saddled with buggy, unintuitive apps that make tracking feel like a part-time job.
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 +The current smart bottle market is fragmented, and existing solutions fail to address the problem in a comprehensive and reliable way:
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 +  * Conventional Reusable Bottles: Most reusable bottles function as simple containers without any intelligent features. They do not provide feedback on hydration behavior, water quality, or hygiene. As a result, users receive no guidance, while bottles can quickly become contaminated due to insufficient cleaning, leading to unnoticed hygiene risks. Many reusable ottle have a hygiene problem, because they are not cleaned proberly.
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 +  * Basic Tracking Solutions: some smart bottles focus on hydration tracking by measuring water intake and providing reminders. However, these solutions are limited in scope. They only quantify how much water is consumed but completely ignore water quality, mineral content, and contamination risks. Similarly, bottles with UV-C cleaning address hygiene but do not provide any data or insights beyond that single function.
 +  * High-End but Limited Systems: More advanced products on the market are often expensive and tend to focus on isolated features rather than offering an integrated solution. In addition, they may rely on complex or unintuitive apps, which can reduce usability and discourage long-term engagement. The high price point also limits accessibility for a broader user base.
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 +Overall, existing products address individual aspects such as tracking, cleaning, or design, but fail to combine hydration monitoring, hygiene, and water quality analysis into one coherent and user-friendly system.
  
  
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 **General Requirements** **General Requirements**
   * Budget Constraints: The team has a total budget of 100 €. That budget should not be exceeded. Priority is given to hardware pieces to have more precise data.   * Budget Constraints: The team has a total budget of 100 €. That budget should not be exceeded. Priority is given to hardware pieces to have more precise data.
-  * Adopt the International System of Units (SI) +  * Adopt the International System of Units (SI) <color #ed1c24>[(Tayler)]. 
-  * All electronic components shall comply with Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS), restricting hazardous substances. +  * All electronic components shall comply with Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS), restricting hazardous substances [(EU2011)]. 
-  * Wireless communication modules shall comply with Directive 2014/53/EU (RED)+  * Wireless communication modules shall comply with Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) [(EU2022)].
   * Other aspects like the EMDC and LVD must also be complied.   * Other aspects like the EMDC and LVD must also be complied.
  
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   * The application shall display the user’s cumulative water intake for the current day in millilitres (ml)   * The application shall display the user’s cumulative water intake for the current day in millilitres (ml)
   * Track water intake, minerals in water and other useful data for the user   * Track water intake, minerals in water and other useful data for the user
-  * Personal data collection and processing shall comply with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 GDPR+  * Personal data collection and processing shall comply with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 GDPR  [(EU2018)]
  
 **Sustainability requirements** **Sustainability requirements**
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 ==== Tests ==== ==== Tests ====
  
 +Before TRAQUA can be successfully deployed, it is essential to ensure that the entire smart water bottle system operates reliably and safely. This requires structured testing at every stage—from the physical sensors up to the mobile application —to catch bugs early and guarantee a seamless user experience. 
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 +Our testing focus centers on these key areas:
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 +  * Water-Quality Classification & States: The core of TRAQUA is its ability to accurately classify water safety into states (Safe, Warning, Unsafe, or Unknown) based on pH, TDS, and temperature readings. We test this full chain to ensure the physical bottle and the app always display the correct safety verdict.  
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 +  * Fail-Safe Interlocks (UVC Light): For user safety, the UVC disinfection light must never turn on unless the bottle is fully closed. We strictly test the magnetic reed switch connection to ensure the light safely deactivates if the interlock isn't met.  
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 +  * Bluetooth (BLE) Connection Reliability: We need to verify that the ESP32 firmware and the React Native app communicate without a hitch. This includes testing how the app handles poor signal, packet loss, and automatic reconnection if the connection drops.  
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 +  * Handling Bad Sensor Data: If a sensor sends corrupted data or disconnects, the system must handle it gracefully. We test "Unknown" states using simulated poor readings to make sure the app fails safe rather than showing outdated, dangerous data.  
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 +  * Hydration Tracking Accuracy: To ensure consumer features work perfectly, we test the bottle's ability to detect actual drinking events, update daily goal progress, and accurately trigger the 12-hour idle reset logic.  
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 +  * Component & Interface Performance: Using physical hardware (like the ESP32, OLED screen, and status LEDs) alongside frontend validation, we test to ensure that on-device alerts match the application's interface feedback instantly.
 ==== Report Structure ==== ==== Report Structure ====
 <WRAP round box 400px> <WRAP round box 400px>
-^ Chapter ^ Description ^ +^ Chapter ^  
-| 1 Introduction |...| +| 1 Introduction | 
-| 2 Background and Related Work|...| +| 2 Background and Related Work| 
-| 3 Project Management |...| +| 3 Project Management | 
-| 4 Marketing Plan|...| +| 4 Marketing Plan| 
-| 5 Eco-efficiency Measures for Sustainability |...| +| 5 Eco-efficiency Measures for Sustainability | 
-| 6 Ethical and Deontological Concerns|...| +| 6 Ethical and Deontological Concerns| 
-| 7 Project Development|...| +| 7 Project Development| 
-| 8 Conclusion|...| +| 8 Conclusion| 
-| 9 Acknowledgements| ...|+| 9 Acknowledgements| 
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