RFID Based Attendance System

Miss Ankita Lode Miss TejalParde Miss SampratiGawande

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Electronic &Telecommunication Engg. Electronics &Telecommunication EnggElectronics & Telecommunication Engg.
GCOE Amravati GCOE Amravati GCOE Amravati

Abstract-Nowadays, the attendance system in most of the schools and colleges is

documented manually. But, this process takes lots of time. The proposed system uses a
wireless technology (RFID).Every student is provided with an RFID tag, which includes
an inbuilt IC for storing and processing the information. In this RFID based
Attendance System project, we will explain you how can we count attendance
automatically by using RFID cards. RFID cards are detected by the reader module if
they are in the range of 10cm from it.After reading the card it checks the database of the
card matches with the saved database. If the database is matched then the person is
allowed or else the and at the end one can check the total attendance by pressing the
switch provided .An RFID system typically consists of three key elements. An RFID tag,
or transponder, that carries object-identifying data (unique ID code..An RFID tag
reader, or transceiver, that reads and writes tag data.A back-end database that stores
records associated with tag contents.RFID Technology (Radio Frequency Identification
and Detection) is commonly used in schools, colleges, office and stations for various
purposes to automatically keep a track of people. Here we will count the attendance of
an authorized person by using RFID.By using RFID Tag and RFID Reader in system we
can calculate and maintain of each student.

Keywords:Attendance system,Arduino, RFID, etc.

Introduction:

Some students do not come to classroom due to one reason or the other and because of this
they do not perform well in their examination, so there is need to monitor student attendance
in the classroom to enhance their academic performance. Students are expected to attend 60
percent of the class before they are allowed to sit for the course examination. The manual
method of taking attendance in schools and colleges in Nigeria over the years has become a
thing of concern. In the manual method of taking attendance students are required to write
down their names and sign the attendance list. The problems associated with this method vary
from unnecessary time wastage to improper documentation, students forgetting to put down
their names on the attendance list or students writing on behalf of other students that are
absent from the class. In addition to all these challenges, the attendances are recorded
manually by the tutor and therefore are prone to personal errors. There arises a need for a
more efficient and effective method of solving this problem. To eradicate the deficiencies
associated with the manual attendance system, an automated approach is implemented
through Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. host system application.
 RFID is an automated identification and data collection technology, that ensures more
accurate and timely data entry. RFID is not actually a new technology; it only quickly gained
more attention recently because of its current low cost and advances in other computing fields
that open up more application areas. RFID combines radio frequency and microchip
technologies to create a smart system that can be used to identify, monitor, secure and do
object inventory. At their simplest, RFID systems use tiny chips called ―tags that contain and
transmit some piece of identifying information to an RFID reader, a device that in turn can
interface with computers
The RFID based automatic attendance system is used for automatically taking Students’
attendance and giving warning to students on cases of low attendance which could degrade
the performance of student or prevent the student from taking the course examination, if the
class attendance percentage is less than 60. The ability of RFID systems to deliver precise and
accurate data about tagged items will improve efficiency and bring other benefits to business
community and consumers alike in the not distant future.

Methodology:

Block Diagram:

Working:

After making all the connections of attendance system, give the power supply to switch on the
circuit. The LCD will displays, please swipe the card. The information stored in the RFID tag
is stated as the ID and attendance of the student. When the person places the card in front of
the RFID reader, it reads the information and matches with the information stored in the
Aurdino Nano.If the data in the card match with the RFID reader, then the information will be
displayed on the LCD. This system will make the use of the status button for regaining the
status of students’ attendance, which is interfaced to the arduino. By using this technology, a
lot of time can be conserved as all the information of the student attendance will be directly
stored in the database.
One example of an active tag is the transponder attached to an aircraft that identifies its
national origin. Another example is a LoJack device attached to a car, which incorporates
cellular technology and a GPS to locate the car if stolen. However, batteries make the cost,
size, and life-time of active tags impractical for the retail trade. Passive RFID is of interest
because the tags don’t require batteries or maintenance. The tags also have an indefinite
operational life and are small enough to fit into a practical adhesive label.
 A passive tag consists of three parts: an antenna, a semiconductor chip attached to the
antenna, and some form of encapsulation. The tag reader is responsible for powering and
communicating with a tag. The tag antenna captures energy and transfers the tag’s ID (the
tag’s chip coordinates this process). The encapsulation maintains the tag’s integrity and
protects the antenna and chip from environmental conditions or reagents. The encapsulation
could be a small glass vial or a laminar plastic substrate with adhesive on one side to enable
easy attachment to goods.

System Requirement:

RFID Tag:

These tags contain at least two parts: an integrated circuit for storing and processing
information, modulating and demodulating a radio-frequency (RF) signal, collecting DC
power from the incident reader signal, and other specialized functions; and an antenna for
receiving and transmitting the signal. The tag information is stored in a non-volatile memory.
The RFID tag includes either fixed or programmable logic for processing the transmission and
sensor data, respectively.

RFID Reader Module:

The RFID reader is a module with RFID reader and antenna. It is far small in size and
integrates with any kind of hardware design. It’s miles used to examine the records saved in
the RFID tags.The RFID tag includes an integrated circuit, which is used for storing and
processing the statistics, modulating and demodulating the radio frequency sign this is to be
transmitted. If it unearths the provided statistics mismatched then, it alerts an unauthorized
access with a buzzer sounds as an indication of entering or supplying incorrect records. Many
types of RFID exist, but at the highest level, we can divide RFID devices into two classes:
active and passive. Active tags require a power source they’re either connected to a powered
infrastructure or use energy stored in an integrated battery. In the latter case, a tag’s lifetime is
limited by the stored energy, balanced against the number of read operations the device must
undergo.
Fig.RFID Module

LCD (LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY)

Liquid crystal display stands for Liquid Crystal display. Liquid crystal display is finding wide
unfold use replacing LEDs (seven section LEDs or other multi segment LEDs) because of the
Reason:
The ability to show numbers, characters and portraits.This is in comparison to LEDs, which
can be limited to numbers and a few characters.
Incorporation of a clean controller into the lcd, thereby relieving the CPU of the mission of
refreshing the liquid crystal display. In comparison, the LED ought to be refreshed by using
the CPU to maintain displaying the records.
Circuit diagram:

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Fig.RFID based attendance system

APPLICATIONS:

RFID based attendance system can be used in educational institutions, industries,

anywhere.

RFID is emerging technology and is used in applications where authentication is

needed.

FUTURE SCOPE:

Further improvement can be undertaken on this project for better enhancement: A webcam
can be integrated into the system to monitor the person who swaps the card, thus avoiding
the problem of a person scanning in for another person. The attendance system can be
enhanced to biometric technology which is a full proof technique that captures a person’s
unique biological or physical features and prevents unauthorized activities
RESULT:

In this way,using RFID system,we have taken authorized attendance. Following arethe
outputs which are obtained from RFID based attendance system.

Fig. RFID based attendance system Fig. detection of tag

Fig. display of total students present

CONCLUSION:

The design and implementation of a RFID primarily based automatic attendance gadget that's
the intention and goal of this paper changed into effectively carried out. This gadget gives an
effective and more handy technique of taking attendance when in comparison to the guide
machine. data are more organized, the gadget is user pleasant, information manipulation and
retrieval is accomplished through the graphical interface. The system may be implemented in
any academic organization..
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1. Arbain, Norakmar, et al. "LAS: Web-based laboratory attendance system by integrating

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2. Olanipekun, A. A., and O. K. Boyinbode. "A RFID Based Automatic Attendance System
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