Attendance Scanner System (RFID + Camera for Student Profiles)

A Python Flask web application designed for recording student attendance using RFID technology and camera snapping for student profiles. The system uses a USB RFID reader to scan student IDs, and an OpenCV2 camera to capture student profile photos. Attendance is logged in an SQLite3 database, and the UI is designed to be mobile-friendly using W3.CSS.

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Features

RFID-Based Attendance

• RFID scanning: Uses a USB RFID Reader (keyboard-emulating input)
• Real-time attendance tracking: Automatically logs attendance with date and time
• Prevent duplicate entries: Ensures no multiple attendance records for the same session

Camera for Student Profiles (OpenCV2)

• Capture student photos: Takes a snapshot using the webcam for each student during registration
• Associate profile photos: Photos are stored alongside student records for future reference

Student Management

• Add, edit, and delete students: Manage student records including their RFID and profile pictures
• View attendance history: Check historical attendance logs for each student

Attendance Logs

• View logs: Display timestamped attendance records in real-time
• Filter logs: Filter attendance logs by date or student
• Export logs: Optional export of attendance records to CSV

Admin Dashboard

• Responsive design: Mobile-friendly interface using W3.CSS
• User-friendly: Simple UI for admins to view attendance and manage student profiles

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Tech Stack

• Backend: Python Flask
• Database: SQLite3
• Frontend: HTML + W3.CSS
• RFID Input: USB RFID Reader (keyboard emulation)
• Camera: OpenCV2 (for profile snapshots)

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Getting Started

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/your-username/rfid-attendance-system.git
cd rfid-attendance-system

2. Install Dependencies

pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Run the App

python app.py

4. Use the System

• Register a new student by scanning their RFID and capturing their profile photo using the webcam.
• Log attendance by scanning the student’s RFID card.
• View and manage attendance logs in the Admin Dashboard.

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How It Works

1. Student Registration:

   • The admin registers students by scanning their RFID card.
   • A profile photo is captured using the webcam and associated with the student's record.

2. Attendance Tracking:

   • When a student scans their RFID card, their attendance is logged in the system.
   • The admin can view attendance logs and manage student records.

3. Student Profile Photos:

   • Profile photos are stored and associated with each student’s data.
   • The system supports photo capture using a webcam and stores images for reference.

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Notes

• The camera is only used for snapping student profile photos during registration.
• Ensure the webcam is accessible and not used by other applications.
• The RFID reader acts like a keyboard, and no special driver is needed.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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Feel free to explore this project and add more features you like