- Created SUMMARY.md documenting lifecycle-aware GPS engine implementation - Updated STATE.md to Phase 4 Plan 1 of 2 complete (70% progress) - Added 6 key decisions to STATE.md decisions table - Updated performance metrics: 7 plans, 4.9 min average for Phase 4 - Updated session continuity and blockers sections - Documented self-check results: all files and commits verified Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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Phase 4 Plan 01: Core GPS Engine Summary
Lifecycle-aware GPS manager with speed-adaptive precision switching, 7s background grace period, and conditional wake lock control
Performance
- Duration: 4.9 minutes
- Start: 2026-02-11 23:57:48 UTC
- End: 2026-02-12 00:02:42 UTC
- Tasks completed: 2
- Files modified: 5
- Commits: 2
Accomplishments
Successfully transformed GpsDataManager into a fully lifecycle-aware GPS engine with intelligent power management:
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ProcessedGpsData Timestamp Field
- Added
timestampfield to enable staleness detection in overlay - Updated
copyWith()to support timestamp parameter - Changed default initialization from
constto non-const withDateTime.now()
- Added
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Precision Switching Constants
- Added
PRECISION_UP_THRESHOLD_MPS(3.33 m/s / 12 km/h) for high precision - Added
PRECISION_DOWN_THRESHOLD_MPS(2.22 m/s / 8 km/h) for balanced precision - Added
PRECISION_SWITCH_FIRST_FIX_DELAY(5s) safety gate - Hysteresis prevents precision thrashing in 8-12 km/h range
- Added
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Lifecycle Constants
- Added
BACKGROUND_GRACE_PERIOD(7s) for responsive background management - Deprecated
GPS_GRACE_PERIOD(30s) with clear documentation
- Added
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Dynamic GPS Stream
- Changed
GpsService.positionStreamfrom hardcodedbestForNavigationtocreatePositionStream() - Accepts
LocationAccuracyparameter for dynamic precision control - Kept deprecated wrapper for backward compatibility during transition
- Changed
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Lifecycle-Aware GPS Manager
- Implemented
WidgetsBindingObservermixin for app lifecycle tracking - Added overlay provider reference for background decision-making
- Tracks foreground/background state, GPS active state, current accuracy
- Registers/removes lifecycle observer in initialize()/dispose()
- Implemented
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Precision Switching Logic
- Speed-based hysteresis switching (HIGH ↔ MEDIUM at 8/12 km/h boundaries)
- Gated until 5s after first GPS fix for stability
- Seamless stream recreation with new accuracy on switch
- Debug logging only (invisible to user per project decision)
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Background GPS Management
- 7s grace period when app backgrounds without overlay visible
- Immediate GPS continuation when app backgrounds with overlay active
- Grace period re-checks overlay state at expiry (race condition protection)
- GPS restart on app foreground resume if previously stopped
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Conditional Wake Lock
- Wake lock enabled when GPS active AND (overlay visible OR app in foreground)
- Wake lock disabled when GPS stops or app backgrounds without overlay
- Updated on all state transitions (GPS start/stop, lifecycle change)
- Disabled in dispose() as safety net
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State Preservation
- GPS stop does NOT clear
_currentData(preserves last known speed/heading) - Staleness detection shows last data as stale per existing timer logic
- Fresh data immediately replaces stale display on GPS restart
- GPS stop does NOT clear
Task Commits
| Task | Name | Commit | Files Modified |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Add timestamp and precision/lifecycle constants | c4d4032 |
4 files |
| 2 | Implement lifecycle-aware GPS engine with wake lock | 1618cfe |
1 file |
Files Created/Modified
Modified:
lib/models/processed_gps_data.dart— Added timestamp field and copyWith supportlib/config/gps_constants.dart— Added precision switching thresholds (3.33/2.22 m/s, 5s delay)lib/config/timing_constants.dart— Added BACKGROUND_GRACE_PERIOD (7s), deprecated GPS_GRACE_PERIODlib/gps_service.dart— Added createPositionStream() with dynamic accuracy, deprecated static getterlib/services/gps_data_manager.dart— Added lifecycle awareness, precision switching, wake lock control
Decisions Made
- Hysteresis Thresholds: 8/12 km/h boundaries prevent precision thrashing in transition zone
- First-Fix Gate: 5s delay before precision switching prevents instability during initial acquisition
- Race Condition Protection: Background grace period re-checks overlay state at expiry (not just at start)
- Wake Lock Strategy: Conditional on GPS active + visible (overlay OR foreground) for minimal battery impact
- Data Preservation: GPS stop preserves last known data, relying on existing staleness timer for UI feedback
- Grace Period Duration: 7s chosen for responsive UX (short enough to save battery, long enough for quick returns)
Deviations from Plan
Auto-fixed Issues
1. [Rule 1 - Cleanup] Removed unnecessary flutter/foundation.dart import
- Found during: Task 2 verification
- Issue: flutter analyze reported unnecessary import (flutter/widgets.dart provides ChangeNotifier)
- Fix: Removed
import 'package:flutter/foundation.dart';from gps_data_manager.dart - Files modified: lib/services/gps_data_manager.dart
- Commit:
1618cfe(included in Task 2 commit)
Issues Encountered
None. Plan executed exactly as written with only one minor cleanup deviation (unnecessary import removal).
Next Phase Readiness
Ready for Plan 04-02 (UI Integration):
- ✅ GpsDataManager implements full lifecycle awareness
- ✅ ProcessedGpsData carries timestamps for staleness detection
- ✅ Precision switching functional with hysteresis
- ✅ Background GPS management with grace period
- ✅ Wake lock contextual control implemented
- ✅ All timers properly canceled in dispose()
- ✅ Flutter analyze passes (only expected SCREAMING_SNAKE info warnings)
Integration points for Plan 04-02:
- SpeedometerScreen needs to call
gpsDataManager.setOverlayProvider(overlayProvider)after provider wiring - No UI changes needed for precision switching (silent/invisible per user decision)
- Background heartbeat may need adjustment (currently 5s, may conflict with 7s grace period)
- Staleness detection in overlay should consume
ProcessedGpsData.timestampfield
Testing considerations:
- Field testing needed for 8/12 km/h hysteresis validation
- Android OEM behavior varies (Samsung, Xiaomi duty-cycling differences documented in research)
- Wake lock effectiveness depends on Android version and OEM power management
Self-Check: PASSED
Files exist:
FOUND: lib/models/processed_gps_data.dart
FOUND: lib/config/gps_constants.dart
FOUND: lib/config/timing_constants.dart
FOUND: lib/gps_service.dart
FOUND: lib/services/gps_data_manager.dart
Commits exist:
FOUND: c4d4032
FOUND: 1618cfe
Flutter analyze status: 30 issues (all expected SCREAMING_SNAKE info warnings, no errors)
All claims verified. Plan execution complete.