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System Requirements Specification Document

1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose The purpose of this document is to specify the software requirements for a Student
Attendance System using facial recognition technology and email notifications. This SRS
outlines the functionalities, features, and constraints of the system for its initial release, Version
1.0. The scope of this document includes the core features of the system, which encompasses
facial recognition for attendance marking and automated email notifications to students and
faculty.

1.2 Intended Audience and Reading Suggestions This document is intended for the following
readers:

 Developers: To understand the technical requirements and functionalities for


implementation.
 Project Managers: To get an overview of the project scope, objectives, and timelines.
 Marketing Staff: To understand the features and benefits of the system for promotional
activities.
 Users: To get acquainted with the system's capabilities and usage.
 Testers: To design test cases and ensure the system meets specified requirements.
 Documentation Writers: To create user manuals and help guides.

The document is organized as follows:

 Section 1: Introduction (Purpose, Intended Audience, Project Scope, References)


 Section 2: Overall Description (Product Perspective, Product Functions, User Classes,
and Characteristics)
 Section 3: Specific Requirements (Functional Requirements, Non-Functional
Requirements, External Interface Requirements)

Suggested Reading Sequence:

 Start with Section 1 for an overview of the project.


 Proceed to Section 2 to understand the overall functionality and user interaction.
 Finally, review Section 3 for detailed technical and functional requirements.

1.3 Project Scope

The Student Attendance System is designed to streamline the attendance process in educational
institutions by leveraging facial recognition technology. The system captures and recognizes
students' faces to mark attendance automatically and sends email notifications to students and
faculty members. The main objectives are:

 To enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the attendance tracking process.


 To reduce manual errors and save time for both students and teachers.
 To provide real-time attendance data and notifications.

This system aligns with the institution’s goal of incorporating advanced technology to improve
administrative processes and student management.

1.4 References This document references the following materials:

 User Interface Style Guide: Author, Version 1.0, January 2024, [Institution URL]
 Contracts: Attendance System Contract, Version 1.0, February 2024, [Institution URL]
 Standards: Facial Recognition System Standards, IEEE, Version 2.1, December 2023,
[IEEE URL]
 System Requirements Specifications: General System Requirements, Version 3.0,
March 2023, [Institution URL]
 Vision and Scope Document: Student Attendance System Vision, Version 1.0,
November 2023, [Institution URL]

2. Overall Description

2.1 Product Perspective The Student Attendance System is a standalone application designed to
integrate with existing educational institution databases. It utilizes a camera to capture facial
images, processes these images to identify students, and marks their attendance accordingly. The
system also sends email notifications to designated recipients about attendance status.

2.2 Product Functions

 Facial Recognition: Capture and recognize student faces for attendance marking.
 Email Notifications: Send automated emails regarding attendance status to students and
faculty.
 Database Integration: Interface with the institution's database for student records.
 Attendance Reports: Generate and export attendance reports for administrative use.

2.3 User Classes and Characteristics

 Students: Individuals enrolled in courses, whose attendance will be tracked.


 Teachers/Faculty: Individuals responsible for overseeing student attendance.
 Administrators: Personnel managing the system and overseeing its operation.
 Technical Support: IT staff responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting the system.

3. Specific Requirements

3.1 Functional Requirements


 FR1: The system shall capture facial images of students.
 FR2: The system shall recognize and verify student identities from the captured images.
 FR3: The system shall record attendance based on facial recognition.
 FR4: The system shall send email notifications to students and teachers regarding
attendance.
 FR5: The system shall integrate with the institution's existing student database.
 FR6: The system shall generate attendance reports in various formats (e.g., PDF, CSV).

3.2 Non-Functional Requirements

 NFR1: The system shall process and recognize faces within 5 seconds.
 NFR2: The system shall have an accuracy rate of at least 95% for facial recognition.
 NFR3: The system shall ensure data privacy and comply with relevant data protection
regulations.
 NFR4: The system shall be available 99% of the time during operational hours.

3.3 External Interface Requirements

 EIR1: The system shall interface with the institution’s database using RESTful APIs.
 EIR2: The system shall send emails using SMTP protocols.
 EIR3: The system shall provide a web-based user interface accessible via standard web
browsers.

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