PROJECT NAME :
ATTENDANCE SYSTEM USING
RFID
GROUP MEMBERS :
Jayesh Laxman Belose (S.Y.BSc-CS B) - 3703
Neha Mohanlal Choudhary (S.Y.BSc-CS B) - 3708
Yash Ganesh Hinge (S.Y.BSc-CS B) - 3717
1. INTRODUCTION
The Attendance System Using RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is an
automated solution for recording student or employee attendance. It simplifies
the attendance tracking process by using RFID technology, which involves using
RFID tags (ID cards) and RFID readers to automatically log attendance. The system
offers efficiency, accuracy, and real-time tracking without the need for manual
interventions.
2. PROJECT OVERVIEW
The project aims to create an automated attendance system that uses RFID to
capture the attendance of individuals and display if that individual has access to
the facility. The RFID tags are unique to each individual, and the system will log
when an individual enters or exits a certain location.
KEY FEATURES :
● RFID-based Attendance: Use of RFID tags and readers for automatic
logging.
● Real-Time Updates: Immediate reflection of attendance status when an
individual is detected.
● Data Security: The system ensures the privacy and security of attendance
data.
3. SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
3.1. HARDWARE COMPONENTS :
● RFID Tags (Cards): These are individual identification cards containing an
embedded chip that transmits a unique ID number when scanned by an
RFID reader.
● RFID Reader: A device that scans the RFID tag and communicates the
unique ID to the system for processing.
RFID Tags and Reader
● Microcontroller: A processor (like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or ESP32) that
connects the RFID reader to the computer or server where the attendance
is processed and stored.
ARDUINO UNO
● Database: A storage to store the attendance records.
3.2. SOFTWARE COMPONENTS :
● RFID Reader Software: A program that interfaces with the RFID hardware to
capture data from the RFID tags.
● Authentication display Software: A program that interfaces LCD and LED
hardware to display data from the RFID tags.
4. IMPLEMENTATION STEPS
● Set up the microcontroller and RFID reader.
● Connect the RFID reader to the microcontroller.
● Connect the microcontroller to the computer/server where the database
will be hosted.
5. WORKFLOW
● Initialization: RFID tags are issued to each individual.
● RFID Scanning: When an individual with an RFID tag enters the system's
designated area, the RFID reader scans the tag and sends the data (unique
tag ID) to the microcontroller.
● Authorization: Based on the read RFID tag LCD and LED will display if the
user has access to the facility or not.
6. TECHNOLOGIES USED
5.1. Microcontroller/Hardware:
● Arduino UNO.
● RFID Reader.
● RFID Cards.
5.2. Programming Language:
C++ for Arduino.
8. CONCLUSION
This RFID-based attendance system offers a seamless and efficient way to manage
attendance for students, employees, or any other group. It minimizes human
error, provides accurate records, and allows for easy monitoring and reporting. As
the system automates attendance tracking, it frees up administrative time and
resources, leading to more streamlined processes.