Integration of biometric/RFID attendance systems

**Purpose**

1.1. To automate real-time tracking and recording of child attendance in Anganwadi centers using biometric (fingerprint/face) or RFID input, integrating with digital child registration systems for accurate, efficient records, compliance reporting, and real-time notifications to stakeholders.

**Trigger Conditions**

2.1. Child fingerprint or RFID tag scanned at entry/exit.
2.2. Attendance marked or failure/exception event (e.g., absent/unregistered child).
2.3. Scheduled center opening/closing times for automated roll-call and reconciliation.

**Platform Variants**

3.1. **Microsoft Power Automate**
• Trigger: “When a new biometric/RFID attendance is logged (HTTP web hook)”
• Action: “Create new row” (Excel/SharePoint), “Send push notification”.

3.2. **Zapier**
• App: Webhooks by Zapier — “Catch Hook” for device data ingestion.
• App: Google Sheets — “Create Spreadsheet Row” for attendance log.

3.3. **Google Apps Script**
• Trigger: “DoPost(e)” for custom web API endpoint from device.
• Function: Update Google Sheet/Apps Script Datastore with status.

3.4. **AWS Lambda**
• Trigger: API Gateway endpoint for device push.
• Function: Write record to DynamoDB/S3, trigger SNS notification.

3.5. **Azure Logic Apps**
• Trigger: HTTP Request or Event Grid subscription.
• Action: Update Azure Table Storage, send email via Office 365.

3.6. **IFTTT**
• Trigger: Webhook from attendance device.
• Action: Add row to Google Sheets, send notification via mobile applet.

3.7. **Integromat (Make)**
• Module: “Webhooks” for event ingestion.
• Module: “Google Sheets – Add Row”, “Email” for notices.

3.8. **Google Cloud Functions**
• Trigger: HTTP function, called by device firmware.
• Action: Log to Firestore, publish to Pub/Sub.

3.9. **Workato**
• Trigger: Custom webhook for attendance record.
• Action: Post to Slack, record in Workato Data Table.

3.10. **Salesforce Platform Events**
• Platform Event: Custom “AttendanceEvent” API endpoint.
• Flow: Update child records, trigger notification flow.

3.11. **ServiceNow IntegrationHub**
• Trigger: REST API inbound request.
• Action: Create “Attendance Log” record, trigger workflow.

3.12. **AppSheet**
• Action: API access to “Add Row” in attendance table for scanned event.
• Automation: Send SMS/email via Twilio integration.

3.13. **Oracle Integration Cloud**
• Trigger: Integration flow for device webhook.
• Action: Store attendance in Oracle DB, invoke notification.

3.14. **Zoho Creator**
• Action: Custom API endpoint ingests attendance, writes to “Child Log” form.
• Workflow: Notify staff via SMS or email.

3.15. **Freshdesk Omnichannel**
• App: Webhook to Freshdesk for exception tickets.
• Action: Create ticket for absent child or data issue.

3.16. **Slack Platform**
• Action/Workflow: Custom webhook to Slack channel with attendance update.
• App Action: Pin daily summary as message.

3.17. **Trello API**
• Action: POST attendance data to create card in attendance board/list.
• Automation: Assign due date or member for absentee follow-up.

3.18. **Notion API**
• Endpoint: Create or update “Attendance Log” database entry via API.
• Automation: Link to daily dashboard.

3.19. **Quick Base**
• API: Use “API_AddRecord” for attendance table.
• Trigger: On data ingestion, start workflow for alerts.

3.20. **Airtable API**
• HTTP API: “Create Record” in attendance base.
• Automation: Trigger follow-up emails/webhooks.

21. **Kissflow**

• Integration: API endpoint to update workflows on biometric/RFID event.
• Feature: Notification to assigned Anganwadi supervisor.

22. **SAP Integration Suite**

• Trigger: REST API for incoming attendance event.
• Action: Update HANA database, trigger compliance workflow.

**Benefits**

4.1. Eliminates manual errors, ensures real-time and verifiable attendance logs.
4.2. Speedy tracking and instant alerts for absences or exceptions.
4.3. Simplifies government compliance reporting with structured digital records.
4.4. Reduces administrative overhead through automated notifications and workflows.
4.5. Enhances transparency for audits and grants assurance on child safety.