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Attendance Tracker with Face Recognition
Objective
To develop an automated attendance tracking system using face recognition technology that records student presence in real-time, improves accuracy, reduces manual work, and integrates seamlessly with educational platforms.
Key Features
Student Panel:
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Secure registration and login
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Profile creation with facial data for recognition
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View personal attendance history
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Receive notifications for absences or low attendance
Teacher Panel:
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View live attendance during lectures
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Monitor class-wise attendance records
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Generate attendance reports and analytics
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Receive alerts for students with low attendance
Admin Panel:
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Manage users (students, teachers, classes)
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Approve or remove registered students/teachers
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Oversee facial recognition model performance
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Generate detailed reports on attendance trends
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Export attendance records for compliance or record-keeping
Tech Stack
| Layer | Technologies |
|---|---|
| Frontend | React.js / Angular / Vue.js / HTML5 + CSS3 |
| Backend | Node.js + Express / Django / Python Flask |
| Database | MongoDB / MySQL / PostgreSQL |
| Face Recognition | OpenCV / Dlib / FaceNet / DeepFace / Mediapipe |
| Authentication | JWT / OAuth 2.0 |
| Notifications | Nodemailer (Email) / Twilio (SMS) |
| Hosting | AWS / GCP / Heroku / Firebase |
Workflow (Step-by-Step)
1. User Registration & Facial Enrollment
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Students and teachers register on the platform
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Capture multiple facial images for model training
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Facial embeddings stored securely in the database
2. Lecture/Session Attendance
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Teacher starts a class session on the platform
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Students present in class are captured via webcam
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Face recognition algorithm matches captured images with stored embeddings
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Attendance is marked automatically in real-time
3. Attendance Monitoring
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Teachers can view live attendance dashboard
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Students absent or unrecognized are flagged
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Optional manual override if recognition fails
4. Reporting & Analytics
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Generate class-wise attendance summaries
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Track individual student attendance over time
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Identify trends such as frequent absentees
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Export reports as CSV, PDF, or integrate with LMS
5. Notifications
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Automated alerts for low attendance or missed sessions
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Email/SMS reminders for upcoming classes
6. Optional Features
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Integration with mobile devices for remote attendance
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Multi-class recognition for simultaneous sessions
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AI-based anomaly detection for fraudulent attendance