Facial Recognition Has Arrived & is here to stay!

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The pandemic has changed many things, and one of the significant changes has been the way we track attendance. The manual attendance register is an outdated way to record attendance. Even the government in States acknowledge this and have ordered the use of Biometric devices to mark Student Attendance Eg. CM Yogi Adityanath orders WiFi, biometric attendance in all government schools in Uttar Pradesh – Hindustan Times. The latest in Biometric is Face Recognition which is a touch-less way of marking attendance in a faster and safer way.

What is Facial Recognition technology use for?


Since the 1960s, Facial recognition technology has been a niche industry used by intelligence agencies. However, as the technology evolved, it came to unlock phones in security control, and now it is making a fast-paced entry in Organizations, schools and colleges. Facial recognition technology works by combining Computer Vision based facial recognition with Artificial Intelligence. Each time a person stands in front of device, his facial parts are compared with his stored photo taken at the time of registration. Smart Algorithms are created, to replicate the identification process each time without a mistake. Facial recognition technology is effective and reliable.

Step-by-step analysis of how facial recognition technology works?

How is Facial Recognition used in Education?

There are two primary aspects of Attendance which can be handled. Firstly the daily attendance is recorded with an optional SMS to parents. Secondly period wise attendance is captured for tracking each class attended as per Time Table, Using the Face device- both these can be addressed easily. Once attendance has been captured, a variety of relevant reports are generated. Students benefit from these reports as it helps them in planning their class schedules to meet semester attendance compliance as per the UGC norm. In the school, setting attendance with the Face Recognition attendance system brings a much safe and more secure way of attendance, protecting students from infections.

3 best examples of face recognition in educational institutes 

So go for it! With Schools and College closures happening frequently because of COVID, teachers should be able to spend their time in teaching rather than in doing administrative tasks. And what better way than using Face Recognition with Wifi!

3 reasons why you should invest in Visitor Management System for office

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Visitor Management in India has always been a manual task. The usual calling the reception to seek an appointment and then the weary wait to meet the host has delayed many essential assignments leading to business loss. Even for reception staff, the logistics of running an intricate visitor management system have been difficult and time-consuming. However, automated technology makes the visitor management system a smooth, hassle-free process for both the host and the visitor. Visitor Management System is a smart technology that monitors visitors’ IN and OUT movements. The system also helps organizations develop a systematic approach for keeping a record of visitors, their purpose of visit, and what they had to offer to the Organization. You can read in detail about this system in our blog here Visitor Management System (rshris.com)

  1. Visitor reaches the Gate. His details along with a Photo which is taken right there are entered in the Web based Application. This can be done using a tablet also.
  2. An auto-email is triggered to the concerned Host. If approved, a notification comes to the Reception. Alternately, a pre-fixed appointment intimation by email is already with the Reception.
  3. A Visitor Slip with his Photo is printed and handed over. You can restrict his entry to the relevant area by using RFID Access Cards.

Visitor Management System| The purpose of this new age software is to attain safety and security to its full potential

Automated technology is captivating the market. It is being widely adopted in various sectors of public life; visitor management is one such area where the use of automated technology is showing remarkable results. Both gated communities and offices are utilizing visitor management systems to enhance their visitor experience all while assuring upgraded security surveillance with reduced manpower.

What is Visitor Management System?

Visitor Management System is an automated surveillance system that monitors visitors’ IN and OUT movements. VMS can give administrators an accurate count of who’s in the building at any given time along with detailed reports of visitors’ data in real-time. Thus, bringing a more structured approach to the entire visitor management system at any given workplace or any other public entertainment space like theatres, amusement parks, hotels, and many others.

Visitor Management System plays an important role in organizations developing a systematic approach for keeping a record of visitors, their purpose of visit, and what they had to offer to the Organization. However, just keeping the record of visitors may not be enough, unless such data can be analyzed for providing insight into the results or outcomes of such visits made to your Organization by the Public or Stakeholders.

The three main reasons why you should use the Visitor Management System:

  1. Allow only those Visitors who have permission to enter the premises. And do this with a lesser number of Staff doing the Visitor Screening at the Gate!
  2. Digitized data of the Visitors can be analyzed to give you Reports to make quick decisions and trigger alerts when the need arises.
  3. Keep your premises safe and secure by online Surveillance 24×7. Restrict Visitor movement to only those areas they have access to; get Alerts if someone has overstayed. VMS software comes in handy in times of disaster as it can digitally track how many people are in the building or in case of any unfortunate crime incidents.

Role of Visitor Management System in Offices

A visitor management system is a time-saving process and offers multiple other benefits to the Organization. Let’s take a look at some of these benefits: The first benefit of automated visitors’ systems is that they make it easy for offices to manage their guests effectively and efficiently, unlike traditional approaches that use calls and emails to drive visitors daily. We list you the three best reasons why VMS helps offices get productive:

Time-Saving: ‘Time is Money’ With businesses always running short on time, the visitor management system offers an efficient and effective way to communicate with visitors, prospective clients, and partners. VMS can make visitors move through the process more efficiently and have a high volume of visitors without having someone constantly watching their every step, which is invaluable if you have an office hybridized. A visitor management tool allows for online access to important legal documents with the click of a button, as well as insights about how long your guests are present in your building on any given day. It also gives you essential analytics about what types of people enter your office and when they come, giving you valuable information to improve processes inside it continuously. 

Manage Data: A visitor logbook is a traditional way of collecting data about visitors. But it is also unsafe because the information in that book can be easily accessed by anyone and used for nefarious purposes. With an automated VMS system, your guests get high-value security. All their personal information like email addresses or phone numbers won’t be accessible to others who walk into the reception area. The system will then automatically store their details securely on file, so they’re always there when needed and only visible to those authorized to view them. 

Office Security: Adding VMS to your office should reduce your security budget. The digital visitor management process swiftly integrates with gate access, ensuring that the office is accessible to authorized visitors only. In addition, you will be able to print badges that serve as visual identification for your employees and visitors, so no one has any doubt about who is allowed in the office. This system can also deter unwanted people from trying to enter, further reducing the risk of unwelcome guests; not only does it show a sense of security, but it’s easy enough for anyone on staff to comply.

How does VMS work in offices?

Installing a visitor management system in the office digitizes the entire visitor visit. 

On-the-spot Visitor Management Process: 

Step 1: Visitor comes to the reception, fill in the digital form, complete the OTP verification steps.

Step 2: The system stores details of the visitor

Step 3: The visitor picture gets clicked, and VMS generates the visitor’s pass

Step 4: VMS notifies the host about the meeting

Step 5: Meeting

Step 6: At the check-out visitor returns the pass

Pre-planned Visitor Management System

Step 1: Visitors registers themselves in a web-based visitor management portal

Step 2: Fill in the meeting detail application form

Step 3: Form go to HOD for permission 

Step 4: VMS notifies reception on approval of the meeting

On Meeting Day

Step 1: Visitor comes to the reception, VMS clicks their picture and generates visitor’s pass

Step 2: A mail and SMS is sent to the host notifying the visitor has arrived 

Step 3: Meeting

Step 4: At check-out visitor returns the pass to the reception

Visitor management software is a successful tool that helps modern workplaces streamline their daily meetings efficiently and effectively. Not only does it create a streamlined, enjoyable experience for visitors, but it also helps keep everyone safe by managing personal data and makes processes more efficient for your team.

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Sanjive Mehta

Sanjive Mehta is the Director at RS Barcoders Pvt.Ltd. An IIT-Delhi alumnus, he has over 39 years of work experience in computerization and automating processes. Under his guidance, his team has helped the Company receive many Innovation Awards.

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7 ways in which Contactless Attendance System can help safeguard workplace from Third Wave of Covid-19

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India has witnessed wave after wave of the coronavirus. These waves are a common concern for office workers trying to lead everyday day-to-day lives while ensuring their safety at work.


So, is lockdown a solution?


Indeed, not all workforce is suited for remote working! 


They need to walk IN and OUT of the workplace every day without any concern about their health being at risk. 

As per the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reports, viruses can take at least a few hours or days to die, depending on how much exposure they get. Therefore, a regular cleaning with soap and water is recommended for any surface to kill the virus. 

 

Though, viruses on electronic equipment like buttons in an elevator, electrical switches, or circuits take longer to disappear even after frequent sanitization. Therefore, adaptation to a contactless system is a must to minimize disease spreading between surfaces!

 

Thanks to advance biometric features like Contactless technology, employers can now assure the health safety of employees without any manual strain on the organization. 

Here are 7-ways by which Contactless Attendance System can help employers safeguard workplace from Third Wave

Contactless Attendance: Touching surfaces is the breeding ground for the virus. The contactless Attendance system thoroughly scrapes any contact required for employee attendance or tracking. In addition, face Recognition Attendance Systems make it so that transcribing attendance records will be done transparently and efficiently, ticking all the Covid guidelines.

Thermal Screening and Face Mask Detection: In this post-pandemic world, it is necessary to have additional safety precautions when capturing attendance. The mandatory wearing of masks and accurate body temperature is a necessity. Contactless Attendance System solves the problem with an added feature of automated face mask detection and thermal screening without any manual loophole in place for this system. RSHRIS Suraksha Kwacha is one such biometric solution that ticks the above boxes. 

Vaccination Data: Since biometric attendance has already leaped Facial Recognition software, its usage is just not limited to attendance capturing. This cloud-based attendance system, like RSHRIS Suraksha Kawach comes with features like access to employees’ vaccination data for a transparent workplace system. As we all know, vaccination is the key to safeguarding from viruses. Therefore, it becomes crucial for organizations to ensure vaccinated staff and a transparent system to track that data. 

Real-Time Report: The Contactless Attendance System is an upgraded attendance management system for a more innovative workforce. This advanced system provides real-time reports of hours worked with exact numbers, and the task performed so managers can identify their team’s location in real-time. These features increase employee productivity and provide a transparent attendance system.

Highly Accurate: The automated technology of the Contactless Attendance System makes it highly accurate, eliminating manual errors that come across in manual attendance or traditional fingerprint scanning attendance machine. The features of automated face mask detection and thermal scanning make it highly accurate in ensuring Covid-appropriate behavior complying with local regulations. 

Transparent: The real-time attendance report is available at the click of a button. Accessible to managers and employees brings a transparent and coherent system within the organization. The additional feature of face mask detection and thermal scanning data makes it even more valuable to track and trace data spread amid any wave that may arise. 

Increase in Productivity: Now, this may not come across as a direct benefit of the Contactless Attendance System. However, the infusion of innovative technology in this comprehensive attendance management system does increase employee productivity as a by-product.

Going contactless for the attendance process is sensible, considering the pandemic madness has been engulfing us for two years now. The system fully answers all those worries around employee health safety while keeping their attendance data in check. 

Written by:

Sanjive Mehta

Sanjive Mehta is the director at RS Barcoders Pvt. Ltd., a multiple award-winning HRIS & Automated Technology company. He is an IIT Delhi Alumni and Pioneer in providing Biometrics solutions in India.

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