Project Title
RFID-Based Smart Attendance Monitoring System using Arduino Uno.
Introduction
This project aims to develop smart Attendance Monitoring system using RFID module
for automatic recording of attendance and saving them directly into the excel
spreadsheet using the excel plugin which enhance the transparency.
Objectives
➢ To design a smart Attendance system through RFID card scanning technology
that reduces the errors.
➢ To automate the process of attendance marking by scanning RIFD card and
ensuring faster attendance logging.
➢ To display real time attendance status to students whether student log in or not.
Component used
Hardware Components:
➢ ARDUINO UNO
➢ LCD TO SHOW STATUS
➢ RFID MODULE (RC522) FOR ID SCANNING
➢ JUMPER WIRES
➢ RFID TAGS
Software Components:
➢ Arduino IDE: It is used for coding and uploading program to the Arduino board.
➢ EXCEL ADD ON: It is used for receiving serial data from Arduino
➢ Also logs attendance data directly into excel sheets.
➢ MICROSOFT EXCEL: To store, view, and manage attendance data in a
readable format.
Block diagram
Working
➢ Power supply is given to the Arduino board which activates all connected components
like RFID module and lcd display.
➢ Each student is given a unique RFID card/tag which contains a specific id.
➢ When students bring near the RFID car near the RFID module (rc522), the reader scans
the card and sends the RFID tag ID to the Arduino.
➢ The Arduino matches the scanned tag from prestored id in the code.
➢ If user matched the system’s display the username and attendance marked message on
the lcd.
➢ Similarly, the attendance data such as date, time, RFID Tag ID, and Status (Present) is
sent from Arduino to the computer.
➢ The data received will stored directly in excel spreadsheets using a PLX-DAQ Excel
plugin.
Advantages
➢ Cost effective and easy to build.
➢ It makes attendance process faster.
➢ Reduces the chances of human error, proxy attendance.
➢ Automates the attendance process, saving valuable time.
Applications
➢ It is beneficial for schools, colleges and universities as this system save time
during lectures.
➢ RFID-based attendance systems can help maintain records of library visitors.
Conclusion
In conclusion, we can conclude that if we implement this system human work can be
reduced and it also solve human error issues. It saves our time and ensure better
method of recording attendance. The real time saving of data into excel sheet enhance
the transparency and reliability of attendance records.