GeoAttend: An Dynamic QR Code-Based Attendance System with Real-Time Geofencing, Live Analytics Dashboard, and Automated Exam Eligibility Verification

Abstract

Attendance tracking is an essential process  that contributes significantly to maintaining academic  discipline. The conventional approaches that are semi automated and rely on manual processing do not give  reliable and effective results. To overcome the problems  associated with the conventional approaches, this project  proposes an innovative attendance system that utilizes  QR code and location technology. The proposed  approach uses an automated verification process that  utilizes real-time information to ensure accuracy and  reliability. The proposed system consists of two modules  that are connected in an integrated process. The modules  are named as the student portal and faculty management  portal. The faculty member is responsible for assigning a  unique and temporary QR code to every class session.  The process continues such that the students are  required to scan the assigned QR code through their  devices. After scanning the code, the process continues  such that the real-time location of the students is tracked.  The faculty members are then able to mark attendance  only when both conditions are fulfilled. The proposed  approach and solution of this project are significant as  they provide an effective and secure method of handling  class attendance at modern educational environments.