Image classification (product photos)

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  "response_text": "I'll help you build a WhatsApp-based product image classification system that suggests HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) codes. Here's a comprehensive solution:\n\n## System Architecture\n\n```python\n# requirements.txt\nflask==2.3.3\ntwilio==8.9.1\nopenai==1.3.0\npillow==10.0.1\npython-dotenv==1.0.0\nrequests==2.31.0\npillow-heif==0.13.0\n```\n\n## 1. WhatsApp Integration with Twilio\n\n```python\n# whatsapp_handler.py\nfrom flask import Flask, request\nfrom twilio.twiml.messaging_response import MessagingResponse\nfrom twilio.rest import Client\nimport os\nfrom dotenv import load_dotenv\nimport requests\nfrom image_classifier import ProductClassifier\n\nload_dotenv()\n\napp = Flask(__name__)\n\n# Twilio configuration\nTWILIO_ACCOUNT_SID = os.getenv('TWILIO_ACCOUNT_SID')\nTWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN = os.getenv('TWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN')\nTWILIO_WHATSAPP_NUMBER = os.getenv('TWILIO_WHATSAPP_NUMBER')\n\nclient = Client(TWILIO_ACCOUNT_SID, TWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN)\nclassifier = ProductClassifier()\n\n@app.route('/webhook', methods=['POST'])\ndef whatsapp_webhook():\n    \"\"\"Handle incoming WhatsApp messages\"\"\"\n    response = MessagingResponse()\n    \n    # Get message details\n    from_number = request.form.get('From')\n    message_body = request.form.get('Body', '').strip()\n    num_media = int(request.form.get('NumMedia', 0))\n    \n    if num_media > 0:\n        # Process image message\n        media_url = request.form.get('MediaUrl0')\n        media_content_type = request.form.get('MediaContentType0')\n        \n        if media_content_type in ['image/jpeg', 'image/png', 'image/heic']:\n            try:\n                # Download and classify image\n                classification_result = classifier.classify_product_image(\n                    media_url, \n                    media_content_type\n                )\n                \n                # Send classification result\n                response_text = format_classification_response(classification_result)\n                response.message(response_text)\n                \n            except Exception as e:\n                response.message(\n                    \"❌ Sorry, I couldn't process your image. Please try again with a clear product photo.\"\n                )\n        else:\n            response.message(\n                \"📷 Please send a product image in JPEG, PNG, or HEIC format.\"\n            )\n    else:\n        # Handle text messages\n        if message_body.lower() in ['hello', 'hi', 'start', 'help']:\n            welcome_message = \"\"\"\n🛍️ *Product Classification Bot*\n\nSend me a product photo and I'll:\n• Identify the product\n• Suggest HTS codes\n• Provide classification confidence\n\nSupported formats: JPEG, PNG, HEIC\n\nJust send a photo to get started! 📸\n            \"\"\"\n            response.message(welcome_message)\n        else:\n            response.message(\n                \"Please send a product photo for classification. Type 'help' for instructions.\"\n            )\n    \n    return str(response)\n\ndef format_classification_response(result):\n    \"\"\"Format the classification result for WhatsApp\"\"\"\n    if not result:\n        return \"❌ Unable to classify this product. Please try a clearer image.\"\n    \n    response = f\"\"\"\n🔍 *Product Classification*\n\n📦 **Product**: {result['product_name']}\n📝 **Category**: {result['category']}\n🎯 **Confidence**: {result['confidence']:.1%}\n\n📋 *Suggested HTS Codes:*\n\"\"\"\n    \n    for i, hts_code in enumerate(result['hts_codes'][:3], 1):\n        response += f\"\\n{i}. **{hts_code['code']}**\"\n        response += f\"\\n   {hts_code['description']}\"\n        response += f\"\\n   _{hts_code['rate']}_\\n\"\n    \n    if len(result['hts_codes']) > 3:\n        response += f\"\\n📄 +{len(result['hts_codes']) - 3} more codes available\"\n    \n    response += \"\\n\\n💡 *Note: Please verify codes with customs authorities*\"\n    \n    return response\n\nif __name__ == '__main__':\n    app.run(debug=True, port=5000)\n```\n\n## 2. Image Classification Engine\n\n```python\n# image_classifier.py\nimport os\nimport requests\nimport base64\nfrom PIL import Image\nfrom io import BytesIO\nimport openai\nfrom typing import Dict, List, Optional\nimport json\n\n# For HEIC support\ntry:\n    from pillow_heif import register_heif_opener\n    register_heif_opener()\nexcept ImportError:\n    print(\"HEIC support not available. Install pillow_heif for HEIC support.\")\n\nclass ProductClassifier:\n    def __init__(self):\n        self.openai_client = openai.OpenAI(api_key=os.getenv('OPENAI_API_KEY'))\n        self.hts_database = HTSDatabase()\n    \n    def classify_product_image(self, image_url: str, content_type: str) -> Dict:\n        \"\"\"Classify product from image URL or file\"\"\"\n        try:\n            # Download and process image\n            image_data = self._download_image(image_url)\n            processed_image = self._process_image(image_data, content_type)\n            \n            # Get image classification from vision model\n            classification = self._classify_with_vision_model(processed_image)\n            \n            # Find matching HTS codes\n            hts_codes = self.hts_database.find_matching_codes(\n                classification['category'],\n                classification['product_name'],\n                classification['attributes']\n            )\n            \n            return {\n                'product_name': classification['product_name'],\n                'category': classification['category'],\n                'attributes': classification['attributes'],\n                'confidence': classification['confidence'],\n                'hts_codes': hts_codes\n            }\n            \n        except Exception as e:\n            print(f\"Classification error: {e}\")\n            return None\n    \n    def _download_image(self, url: str) -> bytes:\n        \"\"\"Download image from URL\"\"\"\n        response = requests.get(url, timeout=30)\n        response.raise_for_status()\n        return response.content\n    \n    def _process_image(self, image_data: bytes, content_type: str) -> str:\n        \"\"\"Process and encode image for API\"\"\"\n        try:\n            # Open image with PIL\n            image = Image.open(BytesIO(image_data))\n            \n            # Convert HEIC to JPEG if needed\n            if content_type == 'image/heic':\n                image = image.convert('RGB')\n                output = BytesIO()\n                image.save(output, format='JPEG', quality=85)\n                image_data = output.getvalue()\n            \n            # Resize if too large\n            if image.size[0] > 1024 or image.size[1] > 1024:\n                image.thumbnail((1024, 1024), Image.Resampling.LANCZOS)\n                output = BytesIO()\n                image.save(output, format='JPEG', quality=85)\n                image_data = output.getvalue()\n            \n            # Encode to base64\n            return base64.b64encode(image_data).decode('utf-8')\n            \n        except Exception as e:\n            raise Exception(f\"Image processing failed: {e}\")\n    \n    def _classify_with_vision_model(self, base64_image: str) -> Dict:\n        \"\"\"Classify product using OpenAI Vision API\"\"\"\n        try:\n            response = self.openai_client.chat.completions.create(\n                model=\"gpt-4-vision-preview\",\n                messages=[\n                    {\n                        \"role\": \"user\",\n                        \"content\": [\n                            {\n                                \"type\": \"text\",\n                                \"text\": \"\"\"Analyze this product image and provide classification information in JSON format:\n                                \n{\n    \"product_name\": \"specific product name\",\n    \"category\": \"broad product category\",\n    \"attributes\": {\n        \"material\": \"primary material\",\n        \"color\": \"dominant color\",\n        \"size_category\": \"small/medium/large/unknown\",\n        \"brand_visible\": true/false,\n        \"condition\": \"new/used/unknown\"\n    },\n    \"confidence\": 0.85\n}\n\nFocus on details relevant for customs classification (material, function, size, etc.)\"\"\"\n                            },\n                            {\n                                \"type\": \"image_url\",\n                                \"image_url\": {\n                                    \"url\": f\"data:image/jpeg;base64,{base64_image}\"\n                                }\n                            }\n                        ]\n                    }\n                ],\n                max_tokens=500\n            )\n            \n            # Parse JSON response\n            content = response.choices[0].message.content\n            \n            # Extract JSON from response\n            import re\n            json_match = re.search(r'\\{.*\\}', content, re.DOTALL)\n            if json_match:\n                return json.loads(json_match.group())\n            else:\n                raise Exception(\"No valid JSON found in response\")\n                \n        except Exception as e:\n            raise Exception(f\"Vision API error: {e}\")\n\nclass HTSDatabase:\n    \"\"\"HTS Code database and matching logic\"\"\"\n    \n    def __init__(self):\n        self.hts_codes = self._load_hts_database()\n    \n    def _load_hts_database(self) -> List[Dict]:\n        \"\"\"Load HTS codes database\"\"\"\n        # This would typically load from a database or file\n        # Here's a sample structure\n        return [\n            {\n                \"code\": \"6109.10.00\",\n                \"description\": \"T-shirts, singlets and other vests, knitted or crocheted, of cotton\",\n                \"category\": \"clothing\",\n                \"keywords\": [\"t-shirt\", \"shirt\", \"vest\", \"cotton\", \"clothing\", \"apparel\"],\n                \"rate\": \"16.5%\",\n                \"unit\": \"dozen\"\n            },\n            {\n                \"code\": \"8471.30.01\",\n                \"description\": \"Portable automatic data processing machines, weighing not more than 10 kg\",\n                \"category\": \"electronics\",\n                \"keywords\": [\"laptop\", \"computer\", \"portable\", \"electronics\"],\n                \"rate\": \"Free\",\n                \"unit\": \"number\"\n            },\n            {\n                \"code\": \"3926.40.00\",\n                \"description\": \"Statuettes and other ornamental articles, of plastics\",\n                \"category\": \"plastics\",\n                \"keywords\": [\"plastic\", \"ornament\", \"decoration\", \"figurine\"],\n                \"rate\": \"5.3%\",\n                \"unit\": \"X\"\n            },\n            # Add more HTS codes...\n        ]\n    \n    def find_matching_codes(self, category: str, product_name: str, attributes: Dict) -> List[Dict]:\n        \"\"\"Find matching HTS codes based on classification\"\"\"\n        matches = []\n        \n        # Create search terms\n        search_terms = [\n            category.lower(),\n            product_name.lower(),\n            attributes.get('material', '').lower()\n        ]\n        \n        # Score each HTS code\n        for hts_code in self.hts_codes:\n            score = self._calculate_match_score(hts_code, search_terms, attributes)\n            if score > 0.3:  # Minimum threshold\n                matches.append({\n                    'code': hts_code['code'],\n                    'description': hts_code['description'],\n                    'rate': hts_code['rate'],\n                    'score': score\n                })\n        \n        # Sort by score and return top matches\n        matches.sort(key=lambda x: x['score'], reverse=True)\n        return matches[:5]\n    \n    def _calculate_match_score(self, hts_code: Dict, search_terms: List[str], attributes: Dict) -> float:\n        \"\"\"Calculate match score for HTS code\"\"\"\n        score = 0.0\n        \n        # Category match\n        if hts_code['category'].lower() in search_terms:\n            score += 0.5\n        \n        # Keyword matching\n        keywords = hts_code['keywords']\n        for term in search_terms:\n            for keyword in keywords:\n                if term in keyword or keyword in term:\n                    score += 0.2\n        \n        # Material matching\n        material = attributes.get('material', '').lower()\n        if material:\n            for keyword in keywords:\n                if material in keyword:\n                    score += 0.3\n        \n        return min(score, 1.0)  # Cap at 1.0\n```\n\n## 3. Configuration and Deployment\n\n```python\n# config.py\nimport os\nfrom dotenv import load_dotenv\n\nload_dotenv()\n\nclass Config:\n    # Twilio Settings\n    TWILIO_ACCOUNT_SID = os.getenv('TWILIO_ACCOUNT_SID')\n    TWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN = os.getenv('TWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN')\n    TWILIO_WHATSAPP_NUMBER = os.getenv('TWILIO_WHATSAPP_NUMBER')\n    \n    # OpenAI Settings\n    OPENAI_API_KEY = os.getenv('OPENAI_API_KEY')\n    \n    # App Settings\n    FLASK_ENV = os.getenv('FLASK_ENV', 'development')\n    MAX_IMAGE_SIZE = 10 * 1024 * 1024  # 10MB\n    SUPPORTED_FORMATS = ['image/jpeg', 'image/png', 'image/heic']\n```\n\n```bash\n# .env file\nTWILIO_ACCOUNT_SID=your_twilio_account_sid\nTWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN=your_twilio_auth_token\nTWILIO_WHATSAPP_NUMBER=whatsapp:+14155238886\nOPENAI_API_KEY=your_openai_api_key\nFLASK_ENV=development\n```\n\n## 4. Advanced Features\n\n```python\n# advanced_features.py\nimport sqlite3\nfrom datetime import datetime\nfrom typing import Dict, List\n\nclass ClassificationLogger:\n    \"\"\"Log classifications for improvement\"\"\"\n    \n    def __init__(self, db_path: str = \"classifications.db\"):\n        self.db_path = db_path\n        self._init_database()\n    \n    def _init_database(self):\n        \"\"\"Initialize SQLite database\"\"\"\n        conn = sqlite3.connect(self.db_path)\n        cursor = conn.cursor()\n        \n        cursor.execute(\"\"\"\n            CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS classifications (\n                id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,\n                phone_number TEXT,\n                timestamp DATETIME,\n                product_name TEXT,\n                category TEXT,\n                confidence REAL,\n                hts_codes TEXT,\n                image_url TEXT\n            )\n        \"\"\")\n        \n        conn.commit()\n        conn.close()\n    \n    def log_classification(self, phone_number: str, result: Dict, image_url: str):\n        \"\"\"Log classification result\"\"\"\n        conn = sqlite3.connect(self.db_path)\n        cursor = conn.cursor()\n        \n        cursor.execute(\"\"\"\n            INSERT INTO classifications \n            (phone_number, timestamp, product_name, category, confidence, hts_codes, image_url)\n            VALUES (?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?)\n        \"\"\", (\n            phone_number,\n            datetime.now(),\n            result.get('product_name'),\n            result.get('category'),\n            result.get('confidence'),\n            str(result.get('hts_codes')),\n            image_url\n        ))\n        \n        conn.commit()\n        conn.close()\n\nclass FeedbackHandler:\n    \"\"\"Handle user feedback for improvements\"\"\"\n    \n    @staticmethod\n    def handle_feedback(phone_number: str, message: str, last_classification: Dict):\n        \"\"\"Process user feedback\"\"\"\n        feedback_keywords = {\n            'correct': ['correct', 'right', 'good', 'yes', '✓'],\n            'incorrect': ['wrong', 'incorrect', 'bad', 'no', '✗'],\n            'partial': ['close', 'partially', 'some']\n        }\n        \n        message_lower = message.lower()\n        \n        for category, keywords in feedback_keywords.items():\n            if any(keyword in message_lower for keyword in keywords):\n                # Log feedback for model improvement\n                print(f\"Feedback: {category} for classification: {last_classification}\")\n                break\n```\n\n## 5. Deployment Script\n\n```python\n# deploy.py\nimport subprocess\nimport sys\nfrom pathlib import Path\n\ndef deploy_to_production():\n    \"\"\"Deploy to production server\"\"\"\n    \n    print(\"🚀 Deploying WhatsApp Product Classification Bot...\")\n    \n    # Install requirements\n    print(\"📦 Installing requirements...\")\n    subprocess.run([sys.executable, \"-m\", \"pip\", \"install\", \"-r\", \"requirements.txt\"])\n    \n    # Set up webhook URL (you'll need to configure this)\n    webhook_url = \"https://your-domain.com/webhook\"\n    \n    print(f\"🔗 Configure Twilio webhook URL: {webhook_url}\")\n    print(\"📱 Test with WhatsApp Sandbox\")\n    \n    # Start the application\n    print(\"▶️ Starting application...\")\n    subprocess.run([sys.executable, \"whatsapp_handler.py\"])\n\nif __name__ == \"__main__\":\n    deploy_to_production()\n```\n\n## Setup Instructions\n\n1. **Install Dependencies**:\n```bash\npip install -r requirements.txt\n```\n\n2. **Set up Twilio**:\n   - Create Twilio account\n   - Set up WhatsApp sandbox\n   - Configure webhook URL\n\n3. **Configure Environment**:\n   - Copy `.env.example` to `.env`\n   - Add your API keys\n\n4. **Deploy**:\n```bash\npython deploy.py\n```\n\n5. **Test**:\n   - Send \"hi\" to your WhatsApp bot\n   - Send a product photo\n   - Receive HTS code suggestions\n\n## Key Features\n\n- ✅ WhatsApp integration via Twilio\n- ✅ Support for JPEG, PNG, HEIC formats\n- ✅ AI-powered product classification\n- ✅ HTS code suggestions\n- ✅ Confidence scoring\n- ✅ Error handling\n- ✅ Usage logging\n- ✅ Feedback collection\n\nThe system provides accurate product classification and HTS code suggestions through WhatsApp, making customs classification accessible and efficient."
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