General Features:

• Biometric Authentication: Utilizes fingerprint, facial recognition, or both for accurate and secure employee identification.
• Multi-modal Authentication: Supports fingerprint, facial recognition, and RFID card for attendance recording.
• Real-time Data Logging: Captures and logs employee attendance in real-time.
• Employee Capacity: Supports a high number of employee profiles (up to 1000 or more, depending on the model).
• Fast Verification: Quick identification time (typically 1-2 seconds per employee).
• Data Synchronization: Synchronizes attendance data with centralized systems or software.
• User-friendly Interface: Touchscreen or LCD interface for easy navigation and status updates.

System Components:

• Biometric Terminals:
  • High-resolution fingerprint sensor (optical/capacitive) for accurate identification.
  • High-definition camera for facial recognition (optional).
  • LCD/LED display for real-time status and employee details.
  • Audio alerts for successful or failed verification.
  • Network connectivity options (Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB, etc.) for easy data transfer.
  • Power options: PoE (Power over Ethernet) or DC power adapter.
• Software:
  • Centralized software for attendance management and reporting.
  • Provides detailed reports (daily, weekly, monthly) and employee work hours.
  • Option to integrate with payroll systems for automatic salary calculations.
  • Cloud-based or local server-based software options.
  • Real-time access to attendance data for administrators and managers.
  • Data export capabilities (Excel, CSV, PDF) for generating reports and analysis.

Attendance Management:

• Time Tracking: Accurate tracking of employee working hours, breaks, and overtime.
• Flexible Shifts: Configurable shift scheduling for different work hours or departments.
• Leave Management: Integration with leave management systems for accurate time-off tracking.
• Real-time Alerts: Automated alerts for late arrivals, early departures, and absences.
• Manual Override: Allows manual attendance input in case of hardware failure or exceptions.
• Absence Tracking: Automatic tracking and reporting of absenteeism.

Security and Privacy:

• Anti-spoofing Technology: Prevents unauthorized access with anti-spoofing and liveness detection in biometric scans.
• Data Encryption: Ensures secure storage and transmission of employee data.
• Access Control: Configurable user roles (Admin, HR, Employee) with permission controls.
• GDPR Compliance: Ensures compliance with data protection regulations and secure handling of biometric data.

System Integration:

• API Integration: Allows integration with third-party systems like HR software, payroll systems, or access control systems.
• Cloud Storage: Option for cloud storage and backup for easy data retrieval and redundancy.
• Mobile Access: Employee and admin apps for real-time access to attendance data and reports.
• Multilingual Support: Supports multiple languages for global use.

Reporting and Analytics:

• Detailed Reports: Generates reports on work hours, absences, overtime, and punctuality.
• Graphical Analytics: Provides visual charts and graphs for employee attendance trends.
• Export Options: Allows for easy export of attendance data to Excel, CSV, and PDF formats.
• Real-time Dashboard: Instant access to attendance data and status for administrators and HR managers.