AI-Based Smart Attendance Management System
AI-Based Smart Attendance Management System
Abstract: Facial recognition technology has gained significant traction in security, authentication, and accessibility
applications. This study presents the development of a facial recognition system using Local Binary Patterns Histogram
(LBPH) for efficient face detection and recognition. The system integrates OpenCV, NumPy, and PIL for image processing
and training, leveraging Haar Cascade classifiers for accurate face detection. The model is trained on labeled datasets and
utilizes real-time video streaming for face capture and recognition. This approach ensures fast and efficient identification of
individuals while maintaining computational efficiency. The project demonstrates a robust and lightweight solution suitable
for real-world applications such as attendance systems, access control, and surveillance. The implementation highlights the
effectiveness of LBPH in handling variations in lighting, pose, and facial expressions, ensuring accurate recognition. The
system is designed to function independently, making it ideal for standalone environments without requiring cloud-based
processing. The method ensures low computational overhead, making it accessible for devices with limited hardware
capabilities. Additionally, it offers privacy and security advantages by storing and processing data locally. The real-time
face recognition system enhances usability and efficiency, providing seamless identification without manual intervention.
The results indicate that the system provides high reliability and accuracy even under varying environmental conditions.
The LBPH algorithm proves to be a versatile and effective choice for real-world deployment. This research underscores the
potential of facial recognition in enhancing security and automation while ensuring ease of use.
How to Cite: K. Hasini ; V. Varshini ; A. Shakeena ; M. Lalitha; G. D. Harshitha; K. Geethika; B. Bhasker Murali Krishna (2025)
AI-Based Smart Attendance Management System Interaction International Journal of Innovative Science and Research
Technology, 10(4), 1446-1452. https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25apr723
IV. OBJECTIVES
Modular Design:
The system is developed in a modular fashion, with
separate components for face capturing, dataset training,
recognition, and attendance logging. This design approach
makes the codebase more organized and maintainable,
allowing future developers or users to easily modify or
upgrade specific parts of the system without affecting the
whole application.and enriched experiences on their journeys.
VII. INSIGHTS
The proposed system focuses on developing a smart, The Smart Attendance Management System is
automated attendance solution using facial recognition implemented using Python, combining both frontend and
technology. This system replaces the traditional, error- backend technologies to deliver an efficient and user-
prone methods of attendance tracking with a more friendly solution. The graphical user interface is
accurate and contactless approach, ideal for classroom developed with Tkinter, allowing users to interact
and workplace environments. seamlessly with the system for tasks such as face
registration, recognition, and viewing attendance records.
The core of the system relies on real-time image PIL (Python Imaging Library) is used to handle image
capturing through a webcam. Once an image is captured, display, while OpenCV powers the core functionality of
OpenCV and PIL libraries are used to detect and process face detection and recognition using Haar cascade
facial features. The processed face data is then compared classifiers and encoding techniques. The backend also
with the stored dataset to verify identity. If the face is utilizes NumPy for numerical operations and Pandas for
recognized successfully, the attendance is marked managing and storing attendance data in CSV format.
automatically. Live video input is captured through the webcam, and
upon successful face recognition, attendance is marked
The backend of the system is powered by Python, and saved automatically. The system is lightweight, easy
along with NumPy and Pandas for data handling and to deploy, and scalable for classroom and institutional use,
processing. These technologies ensure that attendance with Requests used for fetching external image data if
data is stored, organized, and retrieved efficiently. The required. This integration of technologies ensures the
system maintains a record of daily attendance in CSV system operates efficiently and can be further enhanced
format, which can be easily exported or analyzed. with additional features in the future.
The proposed system is designed to be lightweight, The system's accuracy heavily depends on proper
reliable, and fast. It reduces the chances of proxy lighting conditions and camera quality; poor lighting
attendance, saves time during roll calls, and enhances may lead to failed face detection or false recognition.
overall management. Furthermore, the modular design It may not perform well if there are significant changes
allows for future scalability, including features such as in facial features (e.g., masks, heavy makeup, or
mobile app support, cloud storage integration, or hairstyle changes), which can reduce recognition
advanced biometric features like fingerprint or iris accuracy.
recognition. Since the system stores attendance data locally (in
CSV format), it lacks cloud backup or remote access
By implementing this system, the goal is to offer an capabilities, limiting accessibility.
intelligent attendance management solution that is secure, Processing speed may slow down when handling large
efficient, and adaptable to different institutional or datasets or a high number of users due to limited
corporate settings. This project also encourages the optimization for scalability.
integration of AI-powered enhancements in everyday The absence of multi-user role management (like
administrative tasks. In the long run, it can contribute to admin, teacher, or student portals) restricts its use in
building a more automated and transparent attendance more complex institutional setups.
culture. It doesn't provide real-time notifications or alerts to
students or teachers after marking attendance.
Fig 4 Register a Student Future enhancements for the project can include
integrating cloud-based storage using Firebase or AWS S3 for
Take Attendance real-time data access and scalability. Implementing liveness
This interface requires the user to input the subject detection with deep learning models like FaceNet or YOLO
name. Once entered, the webcam is activated, and the can prevent spoofing attempts using photos or videos. A
system scans for registered faces in real time. Recognized hybrid authentication system combining face recognition
students are marked present, and their attendance details with QR codes, RFID, or fingerprint scanning can improve
are saved with the corresponding date and subject. The security and reliability. Accuracy can be further enhanced by
process is automated, quick, and contactless. using advanced deep learning models such as Convolutional
Neural Networks (CNNs) or Vision Transformers (ViTs) to
handle varying lighting conditions and facial angles.
Additionally, automating report generation for attendance
summaries in Excel or PDF format can assist institutions in
monitoring attendance trends efficiently. Deploying the
system on edge devices like Raspberry Pi with optimized AI
models can reduce latency and improve efficiency. A mobile
application for teachers and students can be developed to
mark attendance, view records, and receive real-time
notifications, enhancing accessibility. Lastly, integrating
multimodal biometric authentication with voice recognition
or fingerprint scanning can further increase security and
reliability.