Voice Message Integration

Communication → Silver
đź’° $1000

Record and send audio messages inside messaging system.

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Voice Message Integration Module Overview

Purpose

The Voice Message Integration module is designed to enable users within a messaging system to record and send audio messages. This feature enhances communication by offering an alternative to text-based interactions, allowing for more personal and engaging exchanges.

Key Features

Benefits

Usage Scenarios

  1. User Communication: Ideal for platforms where users seek a personal connection, such as social media apps or dating services.
  2. Real-Time Interaction: Perfect for live communication tools like chat applications or video conferencing systems.
  3. Customer Support: Enables customer service teams to provide voice updates or instructions, offering a more approachable support experience.
  4. Team Collaboration: Facilitates quick voice notes among team members, streamlining internal communication.

Conclusion

The Voice Message Integration module offers developers a robust solution to enhance their messaging systems with voice capabilities. Its flexibility and adaptability make it an ideal choice for various applications, ensuring effective and engaging user interactions.

Record Audio Messages

This module enables users to record high-quality audio messages directly within the messaging system. The recording process is seamless and supports both mono and stereo formats.

Send Voice Messages

Recorded voice messages can be sent as attachments or embedded directly into chat bubbles, allowing for easy sharing with other users in real-time.

Play Audio Messages

Received voice messages can be played back using built-in media players or third-party apps. Playback options include looping and speed adjustments.

Custom Storage Location

Users can configure the module to store recorded audio files in a specified directory, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and data management requirements.

Encryption for Security

Voice messages are encrypted during transmission and at rest to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access.

Third-Party Integration

The module supports integration with external messaging platforms and APIs, enabling seamless communication across diverse ecosystems.

Low Resource Usage

Optimized for performance, the module minimizes CPU and memory usage while recording and transmitting audio, ensuring smooth operation on devices with limited resources.

Status Monitoring

Developers can track message status, such as delivery confirmation, play count, and error reporting, to ensure reliable communication.

Export Options

Users have the ability to export voice messages in various formats (e.g., MP3, WAV), facilitating easy sharing and archiving.

# Voice Message Integration Module

## Overview
This module provides functionality for recording and sending audio messages within a messaging system. It includes endpoints for uploading voice messages, a React UI component for recording, and data schema validation.

## Components

### 1. FastAPI Endpoint (Voice Message Upload)

```python
from fastapi import APIRouter, Depends, HTTPException
from fastapi.responses import JSONResponse
import os
from typing import Optional
from pydantic import BaseModel

router = APIRouter()

class VoiceMessage(BaseModel):
    user_id: str
    message_text: str
    audio_file_path: Optional[str] = None

@router.post("/voice-messages")
async def upload_voice_message(
    file: bytes = File(...),
    user_id: str = Form(...),
    message_text: str = Form(...)
):
    try:
        # Create directory if not exists
        os.makedirs("uploads", exist_ok=True)
        
        audio_path = f"uploads/{user_id}/message_{datetime.now().isoformat()}.wav"
        with open(audio_path, "wb") as f:
            f.write(file)
            
        return JSONResponse(
            content={"status": "success", "message": "Voice message uploaded successfully"},
            status_code=201
        )
    except Exception as e:
        raise HTTPException(status_code=500, detail=str(e))

2. React UI Component (Voice Recording)

import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react';
import { useAudioContext } from 'use-audio';

export default function VoiceRecorder() {
    const [isRecording, setIsRecording] = useState(false);
    const [audioBlob, setAudioBlob] = useState(null);
    const [{ audioContext }, initAudioContext] = useAudioContext();

    useEffect(() => {
        return () => {
            if (audioContext) {
                audioContext.close();
            }
        };
    }, [audioContext]);

    const startRecording = async () => {
        try {
            await initAudioContext();
            setIsRecording(true);
            setAudioBlob(null);
        } catch (error) {
            console.error('Error initializing audio context:', error);
        }
    };

    const stopRecording = async () => {
        if (!audioContext) return;

        const track = audioContext.activeTrack;
        if (track) {
            const buffer = await track.getSamples();
            const blob = new Blob([buffer], { type: 'audio/wav' });
            setAudioBlob(blob);
            setIsRecording(false);
        }
    };

    const handleSubmit = async () => {
        if (!audioBlob) return;

        // Implement your API call here
        try {
            const response = await fetch('/api/voice-messages', {
                method: 'POST',
                body: new FormData({
                    file: audioBlob,
                    user_id: 'user_123',
                    message_text: 'This is a voice message.'
                })
            });
            
            if (!response.ok) throw new Error('Failed to upload');
            console.log('Voice message uploaded successfully');
        } catch (error) {
            console.error('Error:', error);
        }
    };

    return (
        <div className="voice-recorder">
            {!isRecording ? (
                <button onClick={startRecording}>Start Recording</button>
            ) : (
                <button onClick={stopRecording}>Stop Recording</button>
            )}
            
            {audioBlob && (
                <div>
                    <p>Recorded audio ready to send.</p>
                    <button onClick={handleSubmit}>Send Message</button>
                </div>
            )}
        </div>
    );
}

3. Pydantic Data Schema (VoiceMessage)

from pydantic import BaseModel, Field
import uuid
from datetime import datetime

class VoiceMessage(BaseModel):
    id: str = Field(
        default_factory=lambda: str(uuid.uuid4()),
        description="Unique identifier for the voice message",
        example="550e8400-2693-4d4a-adb7-5c1d3c62f566"
    )
    
    user_id: str = Field(
        ...,
        min_length=1,
        description="ID of the user who sent the message",
        example="user_123"
    )
    
    message_text: str = Field(
        default="Voice message",
        description="Text representation of the voice message",
        example="Hello, this is a test message."
    )
    
    audio_file_path: Optional[str] = Field(
        None,
        description="Path to the stored audio file",
        example="/uploads/user_123/2024-01-20T15:30:45.123.wav"
    )
    
    created_at: datetime = Field(
        default_factory=lambda: datetime.now(),
        description="Timestamp when message was created",
        example="2024-01-20T15:30:45.123456Z"
    )

    class Config:
        arbitrary_types_allowed = True
        json_schema_extra = {
            "example": {
                "id": "550e8400-2693-4d4a-adb7-5c1d3c62f566",
                "user_id": "user_123",
                "message_text": "Hello, this is a test message.",
                "audio_file_path": "/uploads/user_123/2024-01-20T15:30:45.123.wav",
                "created_at": "2024-01-20T15:30:45.123456Z"
            }
        }

Usage

FastAPI Endpoint

React Component

Data Schema Validation

Example

# Using FastAPI endpoint:
import requests

response = requests.post(
    'http://localhost:8000/voice-messages',
    files={'file': open('message.wav', 'rb')},
    data={
        'user_id': 'user_123',
        'message_text': 'Hello, this is a test message.'
    }
)

print(response.status_code)  # Should be 201 Created

Notes


```markdown
# Voice Message Integration Module

**Category:** Communication  
**Summary:** Enables recording and sending audio messages within a messaging system.

## Related Modules

- **User Authentication:** Handles user verification and session management.
- **Push Notifications:** Manages real-time alerts for new voice messages.
- **File Storage:** Facilitates secure storage of audio files.
- **Call Recording:** Integrates with existing call recording systems.

---

## Use Cases

1. **Voice Message Recording During Calls**
   - Allows users to record audio during live calls and send it as a message.
   
2. **Sending Voice Messages via Chat Interface**
   - Users can attach recorded voice clips to text messages for richer communication.

3. **Playback of Voice Messages**
   - Recipients can play voice messages directly through links or within the app interface.

---

## Integration Tips

- **Encoding/Decoding:** Use Opus or AAC-LC for efficient audio compression.
- **Error Handling:** Implement checks for upload failures and provide retry mechanisms.
- **Background Processing:** Handle long recording sessions in background threads to prevent blocking.
- **Notifications:** Set up push notifications for new messages but avoid over-notification.
- **Storage:** Store audio files securely with access controls based on user permissions.

---

## Configuration Options

| Parameter                  | Description                                      | Data Type | Default Value | Constraints                     |
|----------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|-----------|---------------|---------------------------------|
| `AudioFormat`             | Specifies the format for stored voice messages.  | String    | "opus"        | Allowed values: opus, aac, wav  |
| `MaxRecordingTime`        | Maximum duration allowed for recordings in seconds. | Integer   | 60            | Range: 1-3600                   |
| `NotificationEnabled`     | Enables push notifications for new messages.    | Boolean   | true          | -                                 |
| `StoragePath`             | Path to store audio files on the server.         | String    | "/var/voice"  | Must be a writable directory    |
| `SamplingRate`            | Audio sampling rate in Hz.                      | Integer   | 48000         | Range: 16000-96000              |

---

## Conclusion

The Voice Message Integration module enhances communication by enabling audio message functionality, requiring careful configuration and integration with related modules for seamless operation.