QR Attendance System

Table of Contents

• Overview
• Features
• Prerequisites
• Setup
• Usage
• Screenshots
• License
• Contributions
• Developers

Overview

The QR Code Attendance System is an efficient,fast and user-friendly tool for tracking attendance using QR codes. It utilizes HTML, CSS, and Django to create a web-based interface for marking attendance. This system is designed to work seamlessly when devices are connected to the Same College Local Network.

The teacher/faculty can display the QR Code using classroom projector so that present students can scan and mark their attendance.

Features

• Automatic IP Fetching: It fetch your IPv4 address automatically and Generate a QR code based on that IP to enable connections within the classroom.
• Faculty Panel: It has a Faculty View Panel that enables the teacher to remove duplicate or proxy attendances based on count.
• User-Friendly Interface: A straightforward web interface for effortless attendance management.
• Real-Time Tracking: Mark attendance by scanning QR codes with real-time updates.
• Accessibility: Easily access attendance records for quick reference.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following prerequisites installed:

• Python3
• Django
• qrcode
• Web Browser: Required for accessing the system interface.

Setup

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/AzeemIdrisi/QR-Attendance-System
   

2. Navigate to the Project Directory:

   cd QR-Attendance-System
   

3. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

4. Run the Django Server:

   python manage.py runserver 0.0.0.0:8000 
   

5. Access the System:

   Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:8000 to use the system.

Setting up Firewall settings for the first time

• Open Windows Defender Firewall Settings:

  • Press Win + S to open the search bar.
  • Type "Windows Defender Firewall" and select the corresponding result.

• Create an Inbound Rule:

  • On the left panel, click on "Advanced settings."
  • In the left panel, select "Inbound Rules."
  • In the right panel, click on "New Rule..." to open the New Inbound Rule Wizard.

• Select Rule Type:

  • Choose "Port" and click "Next."

• Specify Port and Protocol:

  • Choose "Specific local ports" and enter the port number your Django server is running on (e.g., 8000).
  • Click "Next."

• Choose Action:

  • Choose "Allow the connection" and click "Next."

• When Does the Rule Apply?

  • Keep all three options (Domain, Private, Public) checked.
  • Click "Next."

• Specify Rule Name:

  • Enter a name for your rule (e.g., "Django Server").
  • Optionally, provide a description.
  • Click "Finish."

• Check the Inbound Rules:

  • In the left panel, click on "Inbound Rules."
  • Find your newly created rule in the list.

• Test the Connection:

  On another device within the same local network, try to access your Django server using the local IP address and port number or By simply scanning the displayed QR Code.

Usage

1. Open the System in Your Web Browser:

   Access the system by opening your web browser and visiting http://localhost:8000.

2. Display QR Codes:

   Display the QR codes to students or attendees.

3. Mark Attendance:

   To mark attendance, scan the QR codes using a device connected to the same local network.

4. Real-Time Tracking:

   The attendance records will be updated in real-time, ensuring accurate tracking.

Screenshots

Admin Page

Student Page

Submission Successful Page

Contributions

We welcome contributions from the community! If you'd like to contribute to this project, please follow our contribution guidelines.

Developers

Created by Team Hokage during Live The Code 2.0 Hackathon.

Contributors : Mohd Azeem, Dheeraj Jha, Shantanu Pant