Automated Attendance System Using

Image Processing and Face Recognition

This document provides an overview of an innovative project aimed at revolutionizing

attendance management in educational institutions through an Automated Attendance
System that leverages image processing and face recognition technologies. The system is
designed to streamline the attendance-taking process by utilizing photographs of students
captured during class, thereby enhancing accuracy and efficiency while generating
comprehensive reports.

Attendance Management
Image Processing
Streamlined Process
Photographs of Students
Enhanced Accuracy
Visual Data Analysis
Efficiency Automated
Attendance
Face Recognition
Reports System
Facial Feature Extraction
Comprehensive Reports
Identity Verification
Detailed Analytics

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Problem Definition

The Issue
Educational institutions often face challenges with manual attendance systems that are not
only time-consuming but also prone to errors. This can lead to inaccuracies in attendance
records, affecting both students and administrative processes.

The Objective
The primary goal of this project is to develop an automated attendance system capable of
detecting faces in group photos and accurately identifying students. This will significantly
reduce the time spent on attendance while improving the reliability of the data collected.

Outcomes
The implementation of this system will result in efficient attendance tracking, the generation
of daily and monthly reports, and the creation of defaulter lists to monitor student attendance
effectively.

Manual vs. Automated Attendance

Manual System Automated System

Time-consuming and error- Efficient and reliable
prone tracking

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Proposed Solution

System Framework
The proposed solution is a Python-based application that integrates MTCNN (Multi-task
Cascaded Convolutional Networks) for face detection and FaceNet for face recognition.

Workflow
The workflow of the system includes three main steps: detection of faces in images,
identification of those faces against a database, and storage of attendance records.

Features
The system will also include reporting tools that provide daily and monthly statistics on
attendance, making it easier for educators to monitor student participation.

Workflow System Framework

Detection MTCNN
Face
Identification FaceNet
Recognition
Storage Attendance
System

Features

Reporting Tools
Statistics

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Requisite (Requirements)

Hardware
• A camera-equipped device such as a laptop or webcam is required for capturing
images.

Software
• Programming Language: Python
• Libraries:

• OpenCV for image processing

• MTCNN for face detection
• FaceNet for face recognition
• PyQt5 for graphical user interface (GUI)
• SQLite for database management

Libraries
The project will utilize Python libraries including OpenCV, PyQt5, Keras, and scikit-learn to
facilitate various functionalities.

Which libraries to use for the

project?

OpenCV MTCNN
For image processing. For face detection.

FaceNet PyQt5
For face recognition. For GUI development.

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Working Process

Step 1: Initialization
The process begins with loading the necessary models and establishing a connection to the
SQLite database.

Step 2: Photo Capture

Educators can capture or upload classroom photos that will be used for attendance tracking.

Step 3: Face Detection

MTCNN will be employed to detect faces within the uploaded classroom photos.

Step 4: Face Recognition

The detected faces will be matched against known student images using FaceNet, and the
attendance log will be updated accordingly.

Photo Face Face Attendance

Initialization
Capture Detection Recognition Log Update

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Technology Stack

Programming Language
• Python: The primary language for developing the application.

Libraries
• OpenCV: For image capture and processing.
• PyQt5: For creating the user interface.
• MTCNN: For detecting faces in images.
• Keras FaceNet: For recognizing faces.

Database
• SQLite: Used for storing attendance data securely and efficiently.

Libraries
Programming Language
OpenCV
Python
PyQt5 Application
Java
Development
MTCNN
Keras FaceNet

Database

SQLite
Firebase
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Features

Face Recognition
The system employs MTCNN and FaceNet to ensure accurate identification of students' faces.

Editable Attendance
Staff members have the capability to manually correct attendance records if discrepancies
arise.

Reports & Analytics

The system generates daily and monthly charts, along with defaulter lists, to facilitate easy
monitoring of student attendance patterns.

Reports & Analytics Face Recognition

Daily Charts MTCNN

Student
Monthly Charts FaceNet
Attendance
Defaulter Lists System

Editable Attendance

Manual Correction

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Advantages (Pros)

Automation
The system automates the attendance process, saving valuable time by eliminating the need
for manual roll calls.

Accuracy
With high precision in face recognition, the system ensures reliable and accurate attendance
data.

Real-Time Processing
The application provides immediate feedback on attendance, allowing for prompt updates.

Security & Flexibility

The system includes secure login features for both staff and students, with scalable solutions
available for larger educational institutions.

Automation Accuracy

Saves Time Reliable Data

Eliminates Manual Roll Calls Precise Attendance
Attendance
Management
Security & Flexibility Real-Time Processing
System
Secure Login Prompt Updates
Scalable Solutions Immediate Feedback