POCC – OFFICIAL HIGH-LEVEL OVERVIEW

(As at Version 0125.001)

This Tasker project is a complex and ambitious system called “POCC,” which stands for “Proof-of-Concept Companion.” It aims to create an advanced, interactive AI assistant integrated with ChatGPT that can monitor your device, interact with you via voice, text, images, music, and on-screen messages, and perform various tasks based on context and user input. 

Here is a detailed breakdown of the project:

Project Overview: 

• Name: Pocc© AI Assistant 

• Version: 0125.001 (indicating the first release in January 2025) 

• Developer: Simon Jacobs, Mythological Software 

• Description: An advanced AI assistant integrated with ChatGPT for device monitoring and user interaction. 

• Core Functionality: 

• ChatGPT integration for natural language understanding and task automation;

• Voice and text input for interacting with the AI assistant; 

• Context-aware actions based on device status, location, time, and other factors;

• Integration with various apps like Google Assistant, Calendar, Music and photographic applications;

• Security features including device locking, alarm activation, and data protection;

• Automated handling of notifications, calls, and messages; 

• Smart device integration and monitoring; 

• Power management and alerts; 

• Customizable settings and user profiles.

Project Structure: 

Profiles (~205): These are the core of the automation, triggering tasks based on various events and states. The profiles cover a wide range of conditions, including: 

• Device states (battery level, charging, screen on/off, flight mode, offline mode, Bluetooth connections, Wi-Fi status, silent mode, location, etc.) 

• Calendar events; 

• Notifications from specific apps; (e.g., Gmail, WhatsApp, Messenger, Reddit, banking apps) 

• Sensor events; (hinge angle, orientation) 

• Time-based triggers; 

• Custom variables; (flags for various states and conditions) 

• User input; (through popup dialogs, voice commands)

Tasks (~174): These are the actions that POCC performs. Key tasks including: 

• Setup Tasks: Tasks that handle the initial configuration and download of necessary files;

• Notification Handling: Tasks that intercept, process, and display notifications from various apps;

• Audio Control: Tasks that manage device volume, mute states, and sound output;

• Security Tasks: Tasks that handle device locking, alarms, and other security measures;

• Communication Tasks: Tasks that send SMS messages or interact with messaging apps;

• ChatGPT Integration: Tasks that interface with ChatGPT for natural language processing and task execution;

• System Control: Tasks that manage device settings like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, flight mode, and mobile data;

• UI Tasks: Tasks that display information to the user via popups, notifications, and custom scenes;

• File Management: Tasks that handle file downloads, uploads, and organization;

• Time and Date: Tasks that manage time-based triggers and format date/time information.

Scenes (11): Custom UI elements for displaying information and interacting with the user. Key scenes include: 

• CLEAR BUTTON – Text or Speaking: A scene used as a general-purpose clear button; 

• Text Scene Large 2: A scene for displaying larger text information; 

• Variable Query: A scene for prompting the user for input; 

• Smart Download UI: A scene for managing downloads; 

• Popup Task Buttons: A scene for displaying a popup with task options;

• ChatGPT Response Stop: A scene for providing a visual stop command;

• ChatGPT Task Descriptions: A scene that displays task descriptions for user interaction with ChatGPT;

• Popup: A general-purpose popup scene, used for alerts and notifications;

• Flashlight Slider: A scene for controlling the flashlight brightness; 

• battery.bar.Overlay: A scene for displaying a battery level indicator.

Variables: The project uses numerous variables to track device state, user preferences, and other data. These variables are very important for advanced Tasker developers in order to tweek and fine tune POCC to their hearts content.

Full variable details are in the POCC doscumentation supplied with the project. 

Key Features and Functionality: 

1. AI Assistant Integration:

• The project heavily relies on ChatGPT integration for natural language processing and task automation. 

• Users can interact with the AI assistant using voice or text commands. 

• The assistant can perform tasks, provide information, and control device settings. 

2. Context-Aware Automation:

• POCC uses a wide range of device states and events to trigger actions. 

• It can monitor battery level, charging status, Wi-Fi connections, Bluetooth connections, screen orientation, location, calendar events, and more. 

• This allows for context-aware automation, where tasks are performed based on the current situation. 

3. Security Features:

• The project includes features for device security, such as automatic locking, alarm activation, and theft prevention. 

• It monitors for unauthorized access and can trigger alarms or send notifications. 

4. Notification Handling:

• POCC intercepts and processes notifications from various apps. 

• It can display custom notifications, extract information from notifications, and perform actions based on notification content. 

• It can manage notifications during mute states and when a smart device is disconnected. 

5. Multimedia Control:

• The project integrates with Spotify and YouTube for music playback. 

• Users can control music playback using voice commands. 

6. Image Analysis:

• POCC can upload images to a cloud service (Dropbox) and use AI (ChatGPT) to analyse the image content. 

• This feature likely requires user-provided API keys for image recognition services. 

7. File Management:

• The project includes tasks for downloading, uploading, and managing files. 

• It can interact with cloud storage services like Dropbox. 

• It can sort files into specific directories. 

User Interface:

• POCC uses custom scenes to provide a visual interface for user interaction. 

• These scenes can display information, prompt the user for input, and provide control options. 

 Setup and Configuration: 

• The setup process is divided into two parts. 

• Part 1: Must be run with Tasker turned OFF. This likely involves configuring variables and downloading necessary files. 

• Part 2: Is triggered automatically after Part 1 is completed. 

• Users need to provide various API keys, client IDs, and client secrets for different services (ChatGPT, Spotify, YouTube, Dropbox). 

• Users can customize the behavior of the AI assistant by modifying variables and task descriptions. 

 Potential Use Cases: 

• Smart Home Automation: Control smart home devices based on context and user input. 

• Personal Assistant: Get information, set reminders, manage calendar events, and perform other tasks using natural language. 

• Security System: Monitor device security, trigger alarms, and send notifications in case of unauthorized access. 

• Media Control: Play music, control volume, and interact with media apps. 

• Image Recognition: Analyze images and get information about their content. 

• File Management: Upload, download, and organize files on the device and in cloud storage. 

 Overall Impression: 

POCC is a highly complex and feature-rich Tasker project that aims to create a powerful and customizable AI assistant. It leverages Tasker’s automation capabilities, ChatGPT’s natural language processing, and integration with various services to provide a comprehensive user experience. 

Important Considerations: 

• Complexity: This project is very complex and requires significant Tasker expertise to understand and modify. 

• API Keys: Users need to obtain API keys for various services (ChatGPT, Spotify, YouTube, Dropbox), which may involve creating developer accounts and configuring API access. 

• Security: The project deals with sensitive information (API keys, personal data) and relies on external services. Users should be aware of the security implications and take appropriate precautions. 

• Maintenance: As a complex project, POCC will likely require ongoing maintenance and updates to ensure compatibility with new Tasker versions, API changes, and other factors. 

• Customization: The project is highly customizable, but this also means that users need to invest time and effort to configure it according to their needs and preferences. 

• Tasker Settings App: This app needs to be installed and properly configured. 

• Permissions: The project requires several permissions, including access to notifications, location, storage, and possibly others depending on the specific tasks being used. 

• ADB Wifi: Pocc mentions using ADB Wifi for some functionality. This requires enabling developer options on the device and granting permissions via ADB commands. 

 In Conclusion: 

POCC is an ambitious project that demonstrates the power and flexibility of Tasker as an automation tool. It offers a wide range of features and customization options, but it also requires a significant investment of time and effort to set up and maintain. Users should have a good understanding of Tasker and be comfortable working with variables, profiles, tasks, and scenes. They should also be aware of the security implications of using API keys and granting permissions to third-party services.