Check-in Attendance

The Check-in Attendance section provides administrators with tools to configure and manage employee check-in methods. This feature set enables basic attendance tracking through multiple verification methods.

Overview

Available Check-in Methods

Sharkforce currently supports the following attendance tracking methods:

Tracking Methods

• Face recognition check-in (AWS Rekognition & Azure Face API)
• Geofence-based attendance (Tile38 integration)
• QR code scanning with security features

Management Features

• QR code creation and management
• Geofence configuration
• Facial recognition enrollment monitoring
• Basic attendance reporting

QR Code Management

Creating QR Codes

QR Code Configuration

• Generate unique QR codes for locations
• Set code labels and descriptions
• Configure rotation intervals (if enabled)
• Set expiration dates

Security Features

• Active/inactive status control
• Usage logging and audit trails
• Organization-specific access control

QR Code Administration

Management Interface

• View all QR codes for your organization
• Activate/deactivate codes as needed
• Monitor code usage through scan logs
• Update code settings and configurations

Geofence Management

Location Setup

Geofence Configuration

• Define work location boundaries
• Set circular or polygon geofence zones
• Configure accuracy parameters
• Enable/disable geofence tracking

Monitoring

• View geofence check-in logs
• Monitor location verification success rates
• Track user location data (when enabled)

Facial Recognition Management

Face Enrollment Monitoring

Enrollment Status

• View employee face enrollment status
• Monitor enrollment success rates
• Track enrollment attempts and failures
• Manage enrollment quality requirements

System Configuration

• Support for AWS Rekognition and Azure Face API
• Quality control and validation
• Enrollment attempt limits and restrictions

Basic Reporting

Attendance Data

Available Reports

• Basic attendance analytics with charts
• Check-in method usage statistics
• Break session tracking
• Workflow execution history

Data Export

• Basic data filtering by date ranges
• Simple metrics calculation
• Work history visualization

Workflow Playground

Custom Check-in Processes

Workflow Builder

• Create custom check-in workflows
• Configure verification method combinations
• Set up task assignments
• Define payment calculations

Available Node Types

• Employee selection and configuration
• Check-in method verification (face, QR, GPS)
• Task assignment and completion tracking
• Payment calculation based on hours worked

Security Features

Access Control

Administrative Permissions

• Role-based access control
• Organization-specific data isolation
• Audit logging for sensitive actions

Data Protection

• Secure storage of biometric data
• Location data encryption
• Access control measures

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Check-in Problems

• Face recognition failures
• Location accuracy issues
• QR code scanning problems
• System synchronization errors

Administrative Issues

• QR code configuration problems
• Geofence setup issues
• Face enrollment failures
• Workflow execution errors

Best Practices

Implementation Guidelines

QR Code Deployment

• Place codes in well-lit, accessible locations
• Regularly rotate codes for security
• Monitor usage patterns for anomalies
• Keep backup codes available

Geofence Configuration

• Set appropriate boundary sizes
• Consider GPS accuracy limitations
• Test boundaries before deployment
• Monitor false positive/negative rates

Face Recognition Setup

• Ensure good lighting conditions
• Train users on proper enrollment
• Monitor recognition success rates
• Provide backup check-in methods

System Maintenance

Regular Monitoring

• Review check-in success rates
• Monitor system performance
• Update security settings
• Backup configuration data

User Support

• Provide clear instructions for each method
• Offer troubleshooting guidance
• Maintain documentation for common issues
• Train administrators on system features

This documentation reflects the current state of the Sharkforce check-in attendance system.