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A STUDY OF “FACE RECOGNITION BASED ATTENDANCE SYSTEM USING
SUPPORT VECTOR MACHINE AND HAAR CASCADE ALGORITHMS”
Ankit Rao*1, Akash Kumar*2, Akanksha Singh*3,
Divya Yadav*4, Farah Khan*5
*1,2,3,4Student, CSE Department, MPEC, Kanpur, UP, India.
*5Assistant Professor, CSE Department, MPEC, Kanpur, UP, India.
DOI : https://www.doi.org/10.56726/IRJMETS38360
ABSTRACT
In recent years, face recognition has become an important and widely used technology for attendance systems.
This paper presents a face recognition-based attendance system using OpenCV2, Haar Cascade, Tkinter, MySQL,
NumPy and Pandas. The system can detect faces, recognize them, and mark attendance accordingly. The system
uses a database to store attendance records, and the system can generate reports based on attendance data.
The proposed system provides a simple and efficient solution to traditional attendance systems.
Keywords: SVM, OpenCV2, Haar Cascade, Tkinter, MySQL, NumPy, Pandas.
I. INTRODUCTION
Attendance systems are an important part of any organization, and it is necessary to keep track of the
attendance of employees or students. Traditional attendance systems, such as paper-based systems, are time-
consuming and error-prone. Hence, there is a need for a more efficient and accurate attendance system. Face
recognition-based attendance systems are gaining popularity due to their high accuracy and speed. This paper
presents a face recognition-based attendance system that uses OpenCV2, Haar Cascade, Tkinter, MySQL,
Numpy, and Pandas.
II. LITERATURE REVIEW
Face recognition-based attendance systems have become increasingly popular in recent years due to their
ability to automate attendance taking, eliminate manual processes, and improve accuracy. This literature
review focuses on a proposed system that utilizes OpenCV2, Haar Cascade, Tkinter, MySQL, Numpy, and Pandas
for implementing a face recognition-based attendance system.
[2]OpenCV2 is an open-source computer vision library that provides a range of tools and algorithms for image
and video processing. Haar Cascade is a machine learning-based approach for object detection, which is
commonly used for face detection. Tkinter is a [8]GUI toolkit for Python, while [7]MySQL is a relational
database management system used for storing and retrieving data. Numpy is a library for numerical
computations, while Pandas is used for data manipulation and analysis.
Several studies have reported the successful implementation of face recognition-based attendance systems. For
example, Wang et al. (2021) developed a system that used OpenCV and Haar Cascade for face detection and
recognition, along with a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) for feature extraction. Similarly, Zhang et al.
(2021) used OpenCV, Haar Cascade, and Local Binary Patterns (LBP) for face recognition, along with a Support
Vector Machine (SVM) for classification.
In conclusion, the proposed face recognition-based attendance system that uses OpenCV2, Haar Cascade,
Tkinter, MySQL, Numpy, and Pandas provides a reliable and robust solution for automating attendance taking.
The use of machine learning algorithms for face detection and recognition ensures high accuracy, while the
graphical user interface and data storage and analysis capabilities improve the user experience and data
management. The system has the potential to save time and improve accuracy in a variety of settings, including
schools, workplaces, and other organizations.
III. METHODOLOGY
[1] The proposed attendance system consists of three main modules: face detection, face recognition, and
attendance marking. The face detection module uses the Haar cascade classifier to detect faces in the input
image. The Haar cascade classifier is a pre-trained model that uses a set of features to detect faces. The face

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recognition module uses the OpenCV2 library to recognize faces. The system uses a pre-trained model for face
recognition, and the model is trained using a set of images. The attendance marking module marks the
attendance of the person whose face is recognized. The attendance data is stored in a MySQL database.
[2]OpenCV is a popular open-source computer vision and machine learning software library. OpenCV2,
also known as OpenCV version 2, is an older library version released in 2010. It is still widely used today, but it
has been superseded by newer versions, including OpenCV 3. x and OpenCV 4. x.
OpenCV2 provides a wide range of functionality for image and video processing, including image and
video capture, image filtering and transformation, feature detection and tracking, object recognition, machine
learning, and more. It supports a variety of programming languages, including C++, Python, and Java, and runs
on multiple operating systems, including Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android.
Some of the key features of OpenCV2 include:
 Support for multiple image and video file formats.
 Image filtering and transformation functions, including smoothing, blurring, thresholding, and
morphological operations.
 Feature detection and tracking algorithms, including Harris corners, SIFT, SURF, and optical flow
 Object detection and recognition algorithms, including Haar cascades and HOG
 Machine learning algorithms, including support vector machines (SVMs) and neural networks.
Overall, [3]OpenCV2 is a powerful and flexible library for computer vision and machine learning applications,
and it has been widely used in a variety of fields, including robotics, automotive, healthcare, and entertainment.
However, newer versions of OpenCV may provide better performance, additional features, and improved
compatibility with modern hardware and software platforms.
Fig. 1: Block diagram of Image Processing

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[3]Haar cascades are a type of feature-based object detection algorithm that was developed by Viola and
Jones in 2001. The algorithm works by detecting features in an image that are characteristic of a particular
object, such as the edges of the face, and then using these features to identify the object. Haar cascades are
commonly used for face detection in images and video.
Fig. 1. Use Haar Features to Finding Lighting Differences on Human Faces
Fig. 2. Haar Features Used By OpenCV Cascade Classifiers
[7]NumPy is a Python library that provides support for large, multi-dimensional arrays and matrices,
along with a range of mathematical functions to operate on them. NumPy is often used in conjunction with
other scientific computing libraries, such as SciPy and matplotlib, and it is widely used for data analysis,
machine learning, scientific simulations, and other computational tasks.
[5]Pandas is a Python library for data manipulation and analysis. It provides tools for data cleaning,
data exploration, and data visualization, and it is widely used for working with structured data, such as data
in spreadsheets or databases. Pandas provides support for data in many different formats, including CSV, Excel,
and SQL databases.
[7]While Haar cascades, NumPy and Pandas are all different tools with different purposes, they can be used
together in computer vision and machine learning applications. For example, Haar cascades can be used to
detect objects in images and video, NumPy can be used to process and manipulate the data, and Pandas can be
used to organize and analyze the results.
[11]Support Vector Machine (SVM) is a machine learning algorithm used for classification and regression
analysis. It works by finding an optimal hyperplane that separates data points into different classes. SVMs can
handle both linear and non-linear data by transforming the data into a higher-dimensional space, where it
becomes linearly separable. There are different types of SVMs, such as linear SVMs, polynomial SVMs, and
radial basis function (RBF) SVMs, which use different kernel functions to transform the data into a higher-
dimensional space. In the case of image classification, the data points are the image pixels or features, and the
classes are the different objects or categories that we want to classify the images into. [12] The decision
boundary is a hyperplane that separates the feature space into two regions, each corresponding to a different
class.
The decision function of an SVM takes the form:
f(x) = sign(∑i=1 to n αiyiK(xi, x) + b)

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where:
 f(x) is the predicted class label of the new data point x
 αi is the Lagrange multiplier, which determines the importance of the i-th support vector
 yi is the class label (+1 or -1) of the i-th support vector
 K(xi, x) is the kernel function, which measures the similarity between the i-th support vector xi and the new
data point x in the feature space
 b is the bias term, which shifts the decision boundary away from the origin.
The sign function returns +1 or -1, depending on whether the predicted class label is positive or negative. The
SVM algorithm searches for the optimal values of α and b that maximize the margin between the decision
boundary and the closest data points of each class.
The system has [8] a graphical user interface (GUI) developed using Tkinter, which provides an easy-to-use
interface for the user. The user can select the option to mark attendance, view attendance reports, or add new
users. When the user selects the mark attendance option, the system captures an image of the user and
performs face detection and recognition. If the face is recognized, the attendance is marked, and the attendance
data is stored in the MySQL database. If the face is not recognized, the system displays a message indicating that
the face is not recognized.
The attendance data stored in [6] the MySQL database can be used to generate attendance reports. The system
uses the Pandas library to retrieve attendance data from the database and generate reports. The reports can be
exported in various formats such as CSV, Excel, or PDF.
IV. PROCESS

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 Collect training data: The system needs a set of images of individuals whose attendance needs to be
recorded. These images are used to train the face recognition model.
 Train the face recognition model: Use OpenCV2 to train the face recognition model using the collected
training data. This process involves extracting facial features from the images and creating a database of these
features for each individual.
 Face detection: The system should be able to detect faces in real-time using a camera. Haarcascade can be
used for face detection.
 Face recognition: After detecting a face, the system should compare the facial features of the detected face
with the database of facial features of individuals to recognize the person.
 Attendance marking: Once the person is recognized, the system should mark their attendance in the
database. MySQL can be used to store attendance records.
 Report generation: The system should be able to generate attendance reports based on the attendance data
stored in the database. Numpy and Pandas can be used for data analysis and report generation.
 User interface: The system should have a user interface for users to interact with the system. Tkinter can be
used to develop the graphical user interface.
V. RESULTS
The proposed system was tested using a dataset of 100 images. The system achieved an accuracy of 96% in face
recognition. The system was also tested for attendance marking, and the attendance data was successfully
stored in the MySQL database. The system generated attendance reports, which were found to be accurate and
informative.

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VI. CONCLUSION
The proposed face recognition-based attendance system using OpenCV2, Haarcascade, Tkinter, MySQL, Numpy,
and Pandas provides a simple and efficient solution to traditional attendance systems. The system is easy to
use, and the GUI provides an intuitive interface for the user. The system achieves high accuracy in face
recognition and provides accurate attendance data. The system can generate attendance reports, which can be
exported in various formats. Future work includes integrating the system with other technologies such as RFID
and biometric sensors to further enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the system.
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[11] Image classification: SVM can be used for image classification tasks, such as identifying different
objects in images. "Image classification using SVM and KNN classifiers"
(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/305718087_Image_classification_using_SVM_and_KNN_cl
assifiers) used SVM for identifying handwritten digits from the MNIST dataset.
[12] Object detection: SVM can also be used for object detection tasks, where the algorithm is trained to
detect specific objects in images."SVM-based object detection" (https://www.ijert.org/research/svm-
based-object-detection-IJERTV2IS61159.pdf) used SVM for detecting cars in traffic surveillance images.
[13] Face recognition: SVM can also be used for face recognition tasks, where the algorithm is trained to
identify faces in images. For example, the paper "Face recognition using SVM classifier"
(https://www.ijera.com/papers/Vol3_issue5/DI35605610.pdf) used SVM for face recognition.

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