B Y :Z A C H A R Y A L E X A N D E R , J T B A G W E L L , B O B B Y D I N I , N I X Y

O S O R I O , D A R R E N R I N G E R A N D T R E N T R O L I N G

SMART ATTENDANCE

PROBLEM STATEMENT

Speed Minimize the amount of time in class needed to take attendance,

goal is automation. Accuracy

Maximize the overall accuracy of the attendance method, needs to be as accurate if not more.

Convenience Minimize the interface between the instructor and the device

before and after setup. Cost

Minimize cost needs to be kept low and affordable by a professor

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Speed Device sits in the front of class and scans student's blue-tooth

devices to check attendance. Accuracy

To ensure accuracy, extensive testing will be done to correct and minimize errors.

Convenience Professor has a GUI and minimal choices in order to increase

efficiency. Outputs to an Excel File. (.csv) Cost

Minimize hardware components, Raspberry Pi 35$ and the blue-tooth device 20$ will allow for a price point of around 60-70$.

SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE (PART I)

USB 1 Connects to Bluetooth

USB 2 Connects to Keyboard Connects to Mouse

HDMI Connects to Monitor for Use

SD Card Contains class list and program files.

SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE (PART II)

SYSTEM DETAILS

Used a combination of Python extensions to integrate the Bluetooth, UI, and backend

Seen here is (half of) the code for implementing the UI

Made use of wxPython, which is a port of wxWidgets from C++

USER INTERFACE

• Select Class File• Opens to the selected

documents

• Start Attendance• Starts taking attendance

• Stop Attendance• Stops attendance and leaves

the program running

• Turn off Device• Stops attendance closes the

program and turns the device off

TECHNOLOGICAL ACCOMPLISHMENT

Attendance is tied to the Bluetooth device which a faster and more convenient way to take attendance.

Attendance is exported to a Excel .csv file to eliminate time consuming manual upkeep.

Connect a variety of different technologies to make the tracking process simple and easy.

BUSINESS POTENTIAL

Targeted to professors Serial attendance of only a single class at a time Easy interface for a verity of users

Current Target market Pedestrian count Hospitals Anyone that needs to know if someone is there or how many

people have been at that location

FUTURE DEVELOPMENT

Upgrade and additions for current market Upload multiple class files Include a time period for attendance (for security) Include a time stamp to every Bluetooth ID that is collected

Future Target market Pedestrian count

Have a switch that can switch to count the number of Bluetooth devices that passing a certain location.

Hospital check Check if doctors have washed their hands