IMPLEMENTATION OF RFID AS AN ATTENDANCE RECORDING AND TRACKING SYSTEM IN UTP (Time Track)

In this project, RFID is applied as an Attendance Recording and Tracking System in
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) specifically for staffs. The implementation
will replace the old and ineffective attendance system and it will be able to monitor
and print the staffs' attendance if needed through a computer. In addition, the system
must also be able to provide security (door lock) to restricted areas such as lecturers'
offices and labs. The report includes the theory, software and hardware used in order
to execute the project. For the attendance and tracking system, it will display
information such as names (may include pictures), current time, current date and
current location of the staffs via graphical user interface (GUI) upon request. The
database will enquire SQL as the database program and XAMPP as the hosting. An
interface to the database system is developed using PHP language. The door locking
system is controlled by Microcontroller Microchip PIC16F877.