Aadhar Based Attendance System - How it Operates?

Punctuality is the main word focused by our PM Narendra Modi for every government employee. To streamline employees of government sectors PM insisted to install Aadhar based Attendance Machine in the office premises. This helped a lot as employees started coming on time to prevent late marks on their attendance records. Also, an online website www.attendance.gov.in was launched, so that employees can view their attendance status.

But How the Aadhar basedAttendance System works and what are its advantages and disadvantages. In this blog, I will discuss each and everything and let you know how this whole attendance system works and what steps should be taken to make the whole system more effective and reliable.

How Aadhar Based Attendance System marks, attendance?

Every used have to register their details in the database. In the process of enrollment one has entered his/her complete details, department, and the picture is taken to store for further authentication. Then, after registration, a request is generated which is Approved by the Help desk. After approval one is ready to mark his/her attendance through this system.

Now, while marking attendance, the employee enters his/her last few digits of Aadhar card, then they put their fingers. After that, it takes 30 Sec to 8 minutes to validate. Aadhar mapped against the ID and fingerprint is sent to the Aadhar Authentication server. On valid authentication, attendance record stored on the server.

On the basis of these attendance records, daily reports are also generated department wise.

Working of Hardware and Software

The complete attendance system is made with various complexities. A tablet is used, which have USB drive is connected to a USB fingerprint scanner (STQC certified). An application which is windows based or android based is installed on the tablet.

For the internet connectivity, a WI-fi access point near the system should be installed. The Attendance machine is connected to the Centralized Attendance Server, where as the Centralized Attendance Server is connected to Aadhar Authentication Server.

The Complexities in hardware and software increases the response time. Also, a tablet is used instead of proper biometric device which almost changes the whole concept of attendance device. A tablet is not made for this kind of applications.

If there is Power failure, the system can run up to 1 hour to 2 hours as the application installed in it always runs and the backlight is always on, which reduces the battery backup.

What can be done to increase its efficiency?

Any industrial devices should be installed, which can run on android platform so that it can easily run the software and other applications.

Also, caching should be done to reduce the response time.
And, multiple server should be installed for load balancing.

Snapshot of our Roller Coaster Journey: StarLink

Star Link India is a leading and pioneer company in Biometrics Attendance System and Access Control Solutions. The main motive of our team is to incorporate the recent technology with our device to make it more efficient. Till now we were presenting you our solutions and devices we have developed as per the trends and requirements. Few of the solutions like Canteen management system linked with Industrial Model with printer; then guard tracking system with industrial model and SMS module are few outstanding state-of-the-art technology. But always question arises in the mind of our clients that how we entered in the industry and what led us to reach at the top of the said industry (Biometrics Attendance System and Access Control Solution). Through this blog, I would let you know the journey we have covered till now to attain such position.

We have entered in the manufacturing industry in 1996, and we started manufacturing the calling equipments. We were the leading manufacturer as well as the first manufacturer of Conference Calling Equipment, which got a boom in the market trend. In 1998, Telecom Department of Government of India approved our product. This was the special achievement as Conference Calling Device from Star Link was the first approved conference device by GOI.

Later in late 2004 we entered in the field of Biometrics Attendance System and with our own research and development team we manufactured devices for attendance system. In 2005, we got the first and a major project at Maruti Suzuki. There we installed, an attendance device with card as a mode of operation. And till now the system at Maruti Suzuki, is running smoothly without any major fault. And, the very next year in 2006 we brought a fingerprint device on the market at lower cost, which brought a kind of revolution in the market.

As the time passed, it was pretty smooth for us to develop devices incorporated with new technologies. In 2008, 32-bit ARM processor was incorporated into our devices for better performance and efficiency. Between 2009-2011, we revived the technologies in our solutions and devices and presented to our clients according to their requirements. In the course of development, we developed LINUX based model with improved quality web interfaces and mail configuration (gmail).

In 2012, we developed the most advanced device, namely BIO-TRACK, a handheld device packed with every feature. It is featured with the touchscreen mode of operation, GPRS fro better connectivity from far off areas, Wi-fi, inbuilt camera and a SIM slot. A lot more advanced features were added to this product to match the client's requirements.

Collaterally, we developed solutions that served the purpose of our clients in a better way. Data capture software was designed to manage the data (fingerprint templates and employee details) of multiple machines with a simple click. Likewise, Star Time Office Software reduced the hassle of managing employees as it helped them to generate 100 types of reports, including late arrivals, over times, holidays, leaves etc, in .xls, .doc and .txt format. Later, Access Control System was designed that helped to control 15 x 8 doors with a single software, which was unique in its own way.

Then, Canteen Management System was developed that helped to reduce the gap between vendors and Management and easy handling of hundreds of employees within minutes.

And the most commendable solution developed is the Tea Garden Solution, which was designed keeping in mind the problems faced by a tea garden owner in his tea garden. This solution helped them to reduce the manipulation and cheating done during the work.

Our most of the software is a web based application, which allows user to use it from any part of the world. It does not require to be installed on systems. It can be used by multiple user at a time.

Simultaneously, working with different level of clients from different industry, we also made some amendments to serve their purpose effectively. We added a feature of Time Zone (or Time Limit) in our solution which limited access in a particular time period, employee wise/ department wise.

Also, incorporated the same in Vending machine to limit the usage employee wise. Car Track management was developed to check the availability of cars on the testing track. This helped to reduce the risk, also it generated the reports including all details.

Also, we made following amendments according to the client's requirements:-

・ Secure enrollment of employee in the machine in remote locations through the central server and voice guided message.

・ Birthday wishes to employees through biometric device.

・ Data transfer through USB, Wi-fi, GPRS.

・ Anti Pass back, to provide authentication door wise and employee wise.

・ Audio messages through different languages.

With the love and support of our esteemed clients, we have been able to reach at top position and achieve milestones. Our customers are the core of our business, and satisfying them is the precondition for our existence. We have been restless in our pursuit of the latest technology, the highest quality and the most user friendly products. We are passionate about exploring the latest that technology has to offer. Since the start, our products have pushed the boundaries of technology. With a uniquely independent R&D capacity, we design, develop, manufacture, market, and sell our products ourselves. We have full control over the entire supply chain, from our factories in the hands of our customers. This way, we can design for the end product in mind and ensure that only the best quality products reach our customers.