Face Attendance Device

This module enables integration with face attendance hardware devices for automated employee attendance tracking. Connect dedicated face recognition hardware to the system for seamless attendance management.

Features

• Hardware Device Integration - Connect face attendance terminals to the system
• Device Management - Configure and monitor connected devices
• Automated Attendance Sync - Automatically sync attendance data from devices

Requirements

• Open Core Business Suite (Base System)
• Face Attendance module (dependency)
• Compatible face attendance hardware devices
• Network connectivity for devices

Installation

1. Ensure the Face Attendance module is installed and enabled
2. Purchase and download the Face Attendance Device module
3. Extract the module to Modules/FaceAttendanceDevice
4. Run the installation command:

php artisan module:enable FaceAttendanceDevice
php artisan migrate

5. Configure the module in Settings > Modules > Face Attendance Device

Usage

Adding a Device

1. Navigate to Attendance > Devices
2. Click Add Device
3. Enter device details:
   • Device name/identifier
   • IP address or connection string
   • Device type/model
   • Location assignment
4. Test connection
5. Save device configuration

Device Configuration

1. Go to Attendance > Devices > [Device Name]
2. Configure device settings:
   • Sync interval
   • Recognition threshold
   • Operating hours
   • Offline behavior
3. Save settings

Syncing Attendance Data

Automatic Sync:

• Devices automatically push attendance data at configured intervals
• Real-time sync available for supported devices

Manual Sync:

1. Go to Attendance > Devices
2. Select device(s) to sync
3. Click Sync Now
4. Review sync results

Employee Enrollment on Devices

1. Navigate to Employees > Device Enrollment
2. Select employee and target device
3. Initiate enrollment:
   • Push existing face data to device
   • Or enroll directly on device
4. Verify enrollment status

Monitoring Devices

• Dashboard - View all devices and their status
• Health Checks - Monitor device connectivity
• Alerts - Receive notifications for device issues
• Logs - Review device activity and sync history

Configuration Options

Setting	Description	Default
Sync Interval	How often to sync with devices	5 minutes
Retry Attempts	Connection retry attempts	3
Timeout	Device connection timeout	30 seconds
Offline Buffer	Days of offline data storage	7 days

Supported Devices

The module supports integration with various face attendance hardware:

• Standard API devices (REST/SOAP)
• ZKTeco face terminals
• Hikvision face access devices
• Custom device integrations available

Troubleshooting

Device Not Connecting:

• Verify network connectivity
• Check IP address configuration
• Ensure firewall allows communication
• Verify device credentials

Sync Failures:

• Check device online status
• Review error logs
• Verify API credentials
• Test network stability

Employee Not Recognized:

• Re-enroll employee on device
• Check face data quality
• Verify enrollment sync completed

Related Modules

• Face Attendance - Required for face recognition functionality
• Site Attendance - Site-based device assignments