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Reliability, Security and Speed
Intuitive User Interface
Accountabililty
Project Synopsis

Problem

Need to implement better security on halls of residences. Allow residents to easily access hall through main gate. Security personnel can allow vistors on hall and be alerted if the visitor hasn't signed out after 1 A.M.

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Solution

An automated lock system that uses student IDs. Gives students quick access to enter/exit main gate, allow security personnel to keep track of how many persons are on hall. Alertssecurity of visitors who haven't signed out arter 1 A.M.

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Progress

Scan IDs without the need for special cards being given to students

Automatically scan ID without interaction from security guard

 

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To Do

Implement facial recognition

Implement location-based authentication

Opening a physical lock

Facilitating exit logs

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Who We Are
Samath Scott

Samath Scott

Jevoi Harvey

Jevoi Harvey

Andrew Philp

Andrew Philp

Markland Payne

Markland Payne

Project Details

What we have done is to use relatively simple and cheap equipment to create a secure way for students to easily gain access to Halls of Residence and for administration personnel to, at a glance, be able to keep track of students and visitors. By keeping track we do not mean on a granular level, but just whether or not the student or visitor is on/off hall or whether a visitor has stayed past the 1 AM cut off time for visitors to be on hall.

The hardware we have used is inexpensive and easily obtainable, These are:

  • USB Webcam(any)
  • Raspberry Pi
  • Breadboard
  • LED Light
  • Desktop/Laptop Computer with Windows OS
All that is required is an ID card with a barcode. No need to have hid capable cards (cards with electronic chips). So a student can even use their driver's licence to gain access to the hall, as long as the licence was previously registered under their name.