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 World Wide Journal of Multidiscip linary Research and Development ( November-2023)

WWJMRD 2023; 9(11): 15-18

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International Journal
Peer Reviewed Journal IoT-Based Smart Attendance System
Refereed Journal
Indexed Journal Using
Impact Factor SJIF 2017:
5.182 2018: 5.51, (ISI) 2020- RFID, NodeMCU, AWS And C#
2021: 1.361
E-ISSN: 2454-6615
Jinto TJ, Sudip Chakraborty
Jinto TJ
Master of Technology in VLSI
Abstract
Design, APJ Abdul Kalam
Purpose: This paper introduces an IoT-based brilliant attendance system leveraging RFID
Technological University,
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, technology, NodeMCU, AWS (Amazon Web Services), and C# programming language. The system's
India. primary objective is to automate attendance monitoring efficiently. The system utilizes Radio
Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for seamless identification and tracking of individuals,
Sudip Chakraborty enabling quick and accurate attendance records. Employing NodeMCU and C# programming, the
D.Sc. Researcher, Institute of system establishes communication between RFID readers and the cloud platform. This integration
Computer Science and allows for real-time data transmission and processing. Leveraging AWS services, the system securely
Information Sciences, Srinivas stores and manages attendance data. Utilizing AWS offers the attendance management system
University, Mangalore, India. scalability, reliability, and security. By amalgamating these technologies, the system ensures efficient
and reliable attendance tracking while addressing security concerns associated with RFID
technology.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The system incorporates RFID technology to uniquely identify
individuals, using RFID tags/cards to streamline attendance capture. Utilizing IoT devices like
NodeMCU, the system connects RFID readers to the internet, enabling data transmission to servers or
cloud platforms. Upon scanning RFID tags, the system captures attendance data, processes it in real-
time, and stores it securely in databases or spreadsheets.
Findings/Result: The paper highlights integrating IoT technology with RFID for creating an
attendance system. The research emphasizes the utilization of Amazon Web Services (AWS) for
cloud integration, enabling efficient data storage, processing, and retrieval for attendance
management. The paper details application development using C# programming language to monitor
the attendance system.
Originality/Value: The value and originality of the research and findings related to IoT-based
brilliant attendance systems using RFID technology. Integration of IoT and RFID, Originality stems
from the fusion of IoT and RFID for creating efficient attendance monitoring systems.
Paper Type: Experimental-based Research.

Keywords: IoT, RFID, attendance system, NodeMCU, smart attendance system.

1. Introduction
IoT (Internet of Things) has revolutionized various sectors, including attendance monitoring
systems. Integrating IoT with RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) technology has paved
the way for sophisticated and efficient attendance management solutions. These systems
leverage innovative hardware components like NodeMCU to create smart attendance systems
capable of real-time tracking, data storage, and remote accessibility. Organizations,
educational institutions, and businesses can streamline attendance management processes
with IoT-based RFID attendance systems. These systems offer the advantage of automating
Correspondence:
attendance records, providing accuracy, reducing manual efforts, and enabling remote
Jinto TJ monitoring. They utilize cloud platforms like Adafruit.io, Firebase, and Google Sheets for
Master of Technology in VLSI data storage and accessibility, ensuring secure and convenient record-keeping. Research
Design, APJ Abdul Kalam papers and projects in this domain highlight the significant benefits of implementing these
Technological University, technologies, emphasizing improved efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility in attendance
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala,
India.
monitoring. The fusion of IoT and RFID presents a promising avenue for creating advanced,
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reliable, and scalable attendance systems adaptable to locking mechanisms by integrating IoT technology
diverse organizational needs. with RFID components and microcontrollers like
NodeMCU.
2. Related Works ❖ Implementing RFID technology allows for fast access
The series of publications authored by Chakraborty and control, enabling authorized individuals to unlock
Aithal explore diverse facets of IoT development using doors using RFID cards, key rings, or smartphone
Sinric Pro and C#. These papers delve into innovative applications.
approaches to IoT application development and ❖ NodeMCU facilitates Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing the
implementation strategies. Chakraborty et al. illustrate users to monitor and control door lock systems
methodologies to construct IoT systems in C# using Sinric remotely.
Pro, focusing on software-based creation [1]. Their work ❖ IoT technology enables these systems to provide real-
introduces IoT devices utilizing C# WPF through Sinric time monitoring, data analytics, and personalized
Pro, aiding in practical IoT device simulation [2]. They access control solutions, enhancing overall security
discuss the integration of AWS, ESP8266, and C# for protocols.
industrial debug message display, enhancing industrial IoT ❖ Develop an efficient and automated attendance system
applications [3]. The authors showcase an IoT-based leveraging IoT and RFID technologies for accurate and
switchboard for kids, leveraging ESP modules and AWS, timely attendance tracking.
emphasizing child-friendly IoT implementations [4]. Their ❖ IoT Based RFID Attendance System ensures timely
work demonstrates the development of Alexa-enabled IoT attendance management and successful supervision of
devices employing C#, AWS Lambda, and ESP modules, attendance records.
enhancing voice-enabled IoT systems [5]. This paper ❖ Implement RFID technology to improve attendance
simulates Alexa-enabled IoT devices using C# and AWS monitoring systems, aiming to address issues such as
Lambda, providing insights into device functionality [6]. timeliness and accuracy in record-keeping.
These papers contribute significantly to the expanding IoT- ❖ Focus on resolving security concerns associated with
based C# development domain, presenting versatile RFID technology for attendance systems to prevent
applications and innovative IoT system design and potentially fraudulent activities
implementation approaches[7-12]. Koppikar U et al. ❖ Implement RFID-based solutions for attendance
demonstrate in their paper on IoT-based smart attendance systems, ensuring user-friendly and efficient
monitoring systems using RFID[13]. Shah et. Al., in their mechanisms for recording and managing attendance
report, describes an IoT-based innovative attendance data.
system (SAS) using RFID[14].
4. Approach and Methodology
3. Objectives
❖ IoT-based RFID intelligent door lock systems aim to
create advanced, secure, and remotely accessible door-

Fig. 4.1: Block diagram of the project’s architecture

Figure 4.1 depicts a block diagram of the project. We to create a shadow register, which updates and fetches
describe the blocks as below. the data from the MQTT client, which is running
1) AWS Cloud IoT: The project’s backbone is AWS IoT inside the C# application. For example, the paper[7]
cloud infrastructure. It is a route where the data demonstrates how to create an AWS account inside the
transaction happens. Initially, we need to create a setup AWS cloud.
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2) IoT Device(NodeMCU): We need a physical device to 7. Conclusion

send the data to the AWS IoT. The paper[8] The development of IoT-based smart attendance systems
demonstrates how to create an IoT device that is able using RFID technology has demonstrated significant
to send and receive from the AWS IoT cloud. We need advantages in attendance management. Implementing IoT
to provide Wifi router ID and Password for with RFID offers innovative solutions for attendance
communication over Wifi. Then, NodeMMCU can monitoring in various domains. it illustrates practical
connect with the cloud. Here, NodeMCU plays two implementations utilizing NodeMCU and enhancing
roles. One is to read the data from the RFID devices, accessibility and efficiency in attendance recording. Studies
and the second one is to send the received card ID to like Smart Attendance Monitoring Systems using IoT and
the IoT cloud. And once our C# authenticates the card, RFID and IoT-based automatic Attendance Management
it triggers the Door magnet to open the door. Systems identify challenges related to security in RFID
3) RFID Devices: The several Radio frequency technology, emphasizing the need for improved security
identification devices available in the market. The measures to prevent fraud. Internet of Things-Based
easiest and most available module is EM-18. It has a Intelligent Attendance System discusses various smart
UART interface, which is easy to integrate with the attendance management systems, highlighting RFID
NodeMCU module. It should be as powerful so that alongside other technologies like fingerprint sensors and
employees' cards inside the pocket can read the card facial recognition for attendance monitoring.
without needing to open and touch the RFID reader.
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