Attendance-Portal: Web based attendance management system

We have developed a cutting-edge attendance recorder. Using face recognition, you can easily record attendance and have access to in-depth analysis and a wide range of functionalities. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, stringent guidelines have been established, and precautions must be taken to minimize unnecessary physical encounters. As a result, our method has shown to be effective in eliminating the requirement for any type of physical interaction while collecting and analyzing attendance.

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About The Project

We have developed an innovative and state-of-the-art attendance recorder that employs cutting-edge facial recognition technology. This sophisticated system enables effortless attendance recording while offering a comprehensive suite of advanced functionalities and in-depth analytical capabilities. In response to the stringent guidelines and precautions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, our solution has proven highly effective in eliminating the need for any form of physical interaction during the attendance collection and analysis process. It ensures a contactless and seamless experience, mitigating the risk of unnecessary physical encounters and adhering to the necessary safety protocols.

Our system not only offers advanced attendance recording capabilities but also incorporates a digital classroom-based approach akin to popular platforms like 'Google Classroom'. This powerful feature enables effective management of teachers, students, and their respective classes within the university or college ecosystem. By leveraging this digital classroom framework, our solution streamlines communication, assignment submission, grading, and overall collaboration between educators and learners.

With our integrated digital classroom functionality, teachers can easily create and manage classes, upload course materials, and interact with students in a centralized online environment. Students, in turn, gain access to a user-friendly platform where they can access course materials, engage in discussions, submit assignments, and receive timely feedback from their instructors. By adopting this modern approach to education management, universities and colleges can enhance the overall learning experience, optimize teaching processes, and empower students with a technologically enriched educational environment.

Detailed explanation of the project is given below.

You can view our research paper - CaptureIt! - A Web-based Attendance System Using Face Recognition

Built With

• NodeJS
• ExpressJS
• Python
• OpenCV

Getting Started

To get a local copy up and running follow these simple steps.

Prerequisites

Update to the latest version of npm

• npm

  npm install npm@latest -g
    

Installation

1. Clone the repo

   git clone https://github.com/staticshreyas/Attendance-Portal.git
     

2. Install NPM packages

   npm install
     

3. Install Python packages

   cd ./Py-Scripts 
     pip install requirements.txt
     

Running the project

1. Start the express server from the root directory

   npm start
     

2. Start the flask server

   cd ./Py-Scripts
       python app.py
     

3. Start the mongo server

   mongod --dbpath YOUR_PATH