Real-Time Automatic Attendance System
with Temperature Sensor using IoT
Yugal Khurana Rishi Kumar Singh
UG Student, CSE UG Student, CSE
Chandigarh University Chandigarh University
Mohali, India Mohali, India
yugalkhurana2003@gmail.com rishikumarsingh6397@gmail.com
Bhavi Atul
UG Student, CSE UG Student, CSE
Chandigarh University Chandigarh University
Mohali, India Mohali, India
bhaviverma51@gmail.com atuldah14@gmail.com
Abstract-- Internet of Things (IOT) based smart
attendance system is more salutary because
manually taking attendance takes much further
time. To overcome this issue, an automated smart
attendance operation system has been proposed
in different places like regular classes,
conferences, training institutions, etc. The
proposed system utilizes a web-grounded
platform to automate the attendance process and
reduce the burden on educators. The results of
the system's testing and estimation in a real-time
environment demonstrate its dependability,
accuracy, and efficiency. The paper also discusses
the benefits of the proposed system, including
reduced paperwork, bettered delicacy, and
increased security. Overall, the research paper
presents a practical result to the challenges faced
by educational institutions in attendance- taking,
and highlights the eventuality of IoT technologies
in perfecting educational processes.
Keywords: RFID reader server, web-grounded
platform and IOT technology.
I. Introduction
Attendance-taking is a crucial task in educational
institutions, and it has been traditionally performed
manually, which is time-consuming and error-prone.
With the advent of the Internet of Things (IoT) and
Biometric technologies, there is an opportunity to
develop innovative and automated solutions that can
streamline the attendance-taking process.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is the internal
connection or network of numerous physical
objects, such as cars and homes, that are equipped
with sensors, software, electronics, and connections
for the retrieval and exchange of information [1].
Universities have recently become more interested
in Internet of Things and cloud computing to create
smart campuses [2].
Lavanish Chaudhary
UG Student, CSE
Chandigarh University
Mohali, India
lavanishchaudhary9988@gmail.com
Er. Hilal Ahmad Shah
Assistant Professor
Chandigarh University
Mohali, India
hilal.e13230@cumail.in
This research paper proposes an IoT-based
Automatic Attendance System that incorporates
Biometric technology to automate the attendance-
taking process. The proposed system aims to provide
a more accurate, reliable, and efficient attendance-
taking solution for educational institutions. Due to
its high level of security and precision, biometric
technology has grown in popularity in recent years.
By incorporating biometric data such as fingerprints
or facial recognition, the proposed system can
ensure that only authorized individuals are
registered as present in the class, eliminating the
possibility of proxies or other forms of cheating.
In an attendance management system using
fingerprints the following components are used:
fingerprint sensor, Arduino Uno, PC, LCD, Node
MCU, and database [3].
This paper presents a review of the relevant
literature on IoT, Biometric technology, and
automatic attendance systems. The proposed
system's methodology, design, implementation, and
evaluation are also discussed. Biometric technology
is the evolution in information technology that aims
to identify the identification of a person by using the
physiological behavior of the user which remains the
same and unchanged throughout his/her life.[4]
Furthermore, the results and findings of the study are
presented, including a comparison with existing
attendance systems. Finally, recommendations for
future work and conclusions are presented.
Programmed by multiple times. The goal of this
project is to develop a smart classroom system
platform that will increase accessibility for students
and lecturers in particular. The institution might use
this self-contained attendance system to
automatically track each student's attendance rate
[5].
 II. Literature Survey
The author discussed [6] need for intelligent,
distributed observation techniques based on sensor
networks of different application systems. In
addition to employing an ESP32 camera for training
and testing purposes and an MLX90614 IR
Temperature Sensor to measure body temperature, it
suggests a method for tracking temperatures and
managing attendance that does not require physical
touch. Using IoT, the collected data and attendance
notice are sent to the cloud. It examines several
studies on attendance tracking systems that make
use of smart thermometers, face detection, and facial
recognition algorithms.
The article suggests [7], a face recognition-based
attendance system as a substitute for manual
attendance taking in educational institutions. Every
class hour, attendance is automatically taken by the
system, which has been programmed with the
student database. Using a GSM module, the system
can also automatically contact absentees' parents or
guardians. Lacking in the paper is a thorough
evaluation of the suggested system's precision
and effectiveness.
The article proposed [8], about technique for
employing Support Vector Classifiers to specifically
identify each student. Recent efforts on face net and
vggface2 have shown promise in constructing high-
quality facial embeddings as feature vectors. For
datasets 1, 2, and 3, it was discovered that the tuned
SVC model had accuracy values of 0.99333,
0.98990, and 0.90619.
The article proposed [9], IoT-based hardware and
software engineering-based biometrics-based
attendance register system for educational
institutions. An LCD screen and a fingerprint
scanner are also included in the system's portable
"pod," which is used to identify students. The
recognized fingerprint ID is kept in memory before
being transferred to a database on a web server,
where the Database Management System updates
the attendance tables in accordance.
The author suggests [10], an intelligent technique for
monitoring student attendance using RFID tags and
readers. The time staff spends manually inputting
attendance data is decreased since it takes the role of
the conventional roll call procedure in workplaces
and educational institutions. The study also proposes
an automated facial recognition-based attendance
tracking system. The absence of consideration of
potential privacy concerns and the requirement for
more testing of the suggested solutions in actual
situations are two examples of the
paper's research gaps.
The article proposed [11], smart IoT-based
fingerprint attendance system, along with the
necessity for organizations to have an effective
attendance management system. The study
demonstrates the system design that makes use of an
OLED Display, R307 Fingerprint Sensor, and ESP
8266. The results of the experimental study
demonstrated the high effectiveness and 99.9%
accuracy rate of the intended system.
III. Methodology
In a school or university environment, keeping track
of and recording class attendance is an
administrative task that takes a significant amount of
time and effort. [12] An IoT-based smart attendance
system that uses biometric, face recognition and
temperature sensor might be developed by utilizing
the following methodology:
The main objective of our attendance model is to
provide real-time attendance for an individual more
effectively and accurately. Already, many existing
models have been proposed with their different
theories.
Some of the existing models use RFID sensors for
taking attendance, but it can create a problem of
proxies as another person can scan an RFID tag
without the actual person's presence. For example, if
a student is on leave and he gives his ID card to his
friend, his friend can scan the card in school and
mark him present, but he is actually absent. Also,
some models use face recognition, biometrics,
RFIDs, etc. for taking attendance.
In our model, we are using face detection,
biometrics, and temperature sensing techniques to
mark the attendance of an individual. All these
things are working in parallel to mark the attendance
of an individual. The suggested system is initially
trained using a database of students, which contains
information about each student's name, photo, and
personal information. Using a recognition
technique, the attendance will be automatically
taken throughout each class period and updated in
the student database. The technology will also
update the head of department's daily attendance
information. [13]
The structure or architecture of our model is
composed of several devices or machines. If we talk
in detail, our model includes an Arduino UNO
microprocessor to process the data from all the
devices used, along with an ESP-32 camera to detect
or scan the face of the individual, a fingerprint
sensor, and a MLX90614 temperature sensor to scan
the fingerprint and measure the temperature at the
same time. By gathering student fingerprints and
making student attendance automatic, an effort has
been made to automate the attendance system. The
IoT model was used in the development of this
application. [14] Also, we are using an ESP8266 wi-
fi module to connect the whole system with the
server or internet, using which we can upload our
data to the server and databases in real-time. At last,
for the user interface, we are using an LED screen to
show the result (present or absent, date, time,
temperature, ID, etc.) to the user.
Once our architecture is ready, we develop the
prototype of our model, in which we integrate all the
hardware into their actual positions by wiring them
correctly. Along with that, we write our codes (the
software part) for the Arduino processing.
Once the prototype is ready, we test our device to see
if it fulfils user requirements or not. Also, we test and
optimise the accuracy of our hardware components
to perform with greater accuracy. At this stage, our
prototype is ready to perform.
Then we deploy our model to the target places, such
as schools, offices, factories, banks, colleges,
universities, hotels, and many other places, and
teach the users how to use it. After the deployment,
our maintenance phase runs regularly. In the
maintenance phase, we regularly give service to the
users if there is any problem with the device, like a
hardware problem or failure, a server problem,
database backups, database updates, etc.
attendance system A person is authenticated using an
ESP32 camera. After facing the ESP32 cam, we
must first enroll with all the necessary information,
such as student ID, name, class, and so forth. The
ESP32 camera automatically detects, recognizes,
and records information when a pupil enters its field
of view. These data can be evaluated at any moment
by the staff or any authorized individual. To save the
student data in this case, we are using HTTPS.
Unauthorized people will not be accepted as
legitimate ID holders if they are in front of the
ESP32 camera. Consequently, the proxy issue can be
readily solved. [17]The user's biometrics are
gathered during authentication, and the traits that are
extracted are compared with those that are already
present in the database (using a matching algorithm)
to identify a match. In the same manner, the
temperature sensor senses the temperature of that
person from his or her fingerprint. After that, in our
second phase, we will display the attendance, ID,
and temperature on the LED screen in real time. And
in the last phase, we will update the data on the
database (cloud, server, hardware, etc.).

Finally, a crucial step is coming, i.e., regularly

updating and improving our devices with new
features, technologies, updates, optimisations, etc.
Also, user feedback is needed to improve the system
more efficiently and accurately. This system was
developed to substitute the conventional method of
recording attendance via name-calling and keeping
records on paper with a computerised one. [15]
Without the teacher's involvement, a biometric
gadget records attendance. This project makes it
simple to manage class attendance with little effort,
saving time on name-calling and providing a secure
means of attendance recording. [16]

IV. Proposed Model

Our project’s main aim is to automate and build an

efficient real-time attendance system. Our project’s
architecture is mainly distributed in three phases: the
detection phase, the real-time notification phase, and
the data update phase. In the detection phase, we
detect the presence of a person by his or her facial
recognition (ESP 32 Camera) and biometric
fingerprint recognition (GTS11C3 Sensors). Face
recognition is a biometric technique, so there won't
be any problems with authentication. So, utilizing a
face recognition module and an IoT-based smart
Fig 1. Process of attendance system
 i. Flow Chart ii. Hardware used

This flowchart graphically illustrates the procedure

that will take place when a user marks his or her
attendance in our system. It represents the entire
procedure, from user authentication to real-time
database or server data updates.

Fig 3. Table of Hardware’s Used

V. Future Scope

The future scope of Real-Time Automatic

Attendance System with Temperature Sensor using
IoT is vast and holds a lot of potential. Some
possible future developments and applications of
this technology could include:

Integration with other IoT devices: An IoT-based

attendance system could be integrated with other IoT
devices, such as smart locks or security systems, to
enhance overall security and access control.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning

(ML) Integration: AI and ML can be integrated into
the attendance system to improve accuracy and
automate certain tasks. This would enable the
system to learn from past data and predict future
trends.

Implementation in various industries: The use of

IoT-based attendance systems could be expanded
Fig 2. Flow chart of implementation beyond educational institutions and workplaces to
other industries such as healthcare, hospitality, and
retail.

Wearable devices: Wearable devices such as

smartwatches could be used to capture attendance
data, making attendance tracking more convenient
and less intrusive.
Contactless attendance tracking: The use of
contactless attendance tracking technologies such as
RFID or NFC could further enhance the accuracy
and convenience of attendance tracking.
Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)
integration: AR and VR technologies could be
integrated into the attendance system to enhance the
user experience and provide additional features such
as virtual classrooms.
By incorporating biometric data such as fingerprints
or facial recognition, the proposed system can
ensure that only authorised individuals are registered
as present in the class, eliminating the possibility of
proxies or other forms of cheating. It also tells us the
time that they are present in the working
environment or any other workplace.
Overall, the future scope of IoT-based smart
attendance systems is vast and holds great potential
for improving attendance tracking and management
in various industries. Further research and
development are required to explore and implement
these technologies practically and cost-effectively.
VI. Result and Conclusion
As a result, Real-Time Automatic Attendance
System with Temperature Sensor using IoT can
provide multiple benefits to users and organisations,
including accuracy, efficiency, security, cost
efficiency, time management, etc.
The IoT-based attendance system can be beneficial
in several aspects, such as:
It can improve efficiency by reducing the time it
takes the authority to take attendance manually, so
they can do other work at that time. Also, it can
increase the accuracy of the attendance as the
attendance is taken by the biometrics, so no proxy
will be there, and real-time attendance tracking is
also there.
On the other hand, this system is also playing an
important role in the field of security, as the data is
encrypted and has user authentication, so no data
fraud will occur.
Time and cost savings are also there in this IoT-
based attendance system, as it can save both time
and cost compared to the manual attendance-taking
process.
In conclusion, IoT-based attendance systems have
the potential to be efficient and accurate solutions
for managing attendance data in various fields,
including educational institutions and workplaces.
Biometric and face recognition technologies can be
used to capture attendance data automatically,
eliminating the need for manual attendance taking.
It reduces errors to a large extent and increases
accuracy. By using this model, we can access real-
time data from anywhere in the cloud. To protect our
data from unauthorised users or to enhance security,
it is necessary to implement security measures such
as data encryption, user authentication, etc.
Overall, with proper implementation, IoT-based
attendance systems can provide a range of benefits
to organisations, including increased accuracy,
efficiency, data security, and real-time insights.
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