Description:FIELD OF INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorized activity. Particularly, the present invention relates fingerprint biometric machine that does not have a display or keyboard and is useful in recording attendance of employees, thereby saving electricity.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] In every organization, the management of attendance for employees is a complex but necessary task, as the presence of officials in offices directly impacts productivity and efficiency. Traditionally, attendance was managed through registers where officials marked their attendance upon arrival in office. However, supervision of this system was difficult and liable to incorrect information being entered into the system. Late arrival and early departure of employees was a common occurrence across organizations and created a situation where the sincere and punctual employees felt discouraged and de-incentivized.
[0003] Several offices have implemented electronic attendance systems in recent times, where the manual entries into the registers have been replaced by electronic-attendance marked through smart-cards or biometric systems. These systems have allowed easy compilation and scrutiny of attendance data leading to better supervision and monitoring. However, such systems are often stand-alone systems and do not permit easy sharing of attendance data across various levels within the system, except with the officials authorized for monitoring the attendance information. Such systems are also often implemented independently by various offices leading to duplication of cost and effort. Therefore, every organization starts to develop and implement centralized system for monitoring attendance of their respective employees.
[0004] In a patent application IN202021012315A discloses a process of attendance recording and tracking without using an active internet connection during the process of attendance recording. A registered admin user generates a code in his mobile electronic communication device using an attendance recording application and writes it on a board or announces it verbally. A plurality of users using the same attendance recording application in a mobile electronic communication device enters the announced code. Whenever an active internet is available, a server records and tracks the attendance of the registered admin and a plurality of users based on the matching the entered code, geo-location of the registered admin and the plurality of users and from the biometric identification of the registered admin and the plurality of users
[0005] Currently, the biometric machines used are always switched on and the display consumes maximum power. In remote areas, there is a power backup issue in remote areas. Additionally, the finger print sensor alone is not sufficient to function as an attendance machine. Furthermore, when a group of employees goes out of station for project work, it becomes difficult to record their fraud free attendance.
[0006] In a patent application IN202021012315A discloses a process of attendance recording and tracking without using an active internet connection during the process of attendance recording. A registered admin user generates a code in his mobile electronic communication device using an attendance recording application and writes it on a board or announces it verbally. A plurality of users using the same attendance recording application in a mobile electronic communication device enters the announced code. Whenever an active internet is available, a server records and tracks the attendance of the registered admin and a plurality of users based on the matching the entered code, geo-location of the registered admin and the plurality of users and from the biometric identification of the registered admin and the plurality of users.
[0007] In another patent application IN202441068258A discloses biometric attendance system. The present invention discloses a biometric attendance system that utilizes a fingerprint sensor for user authentication, an LCD display for user interface and feedback, and GSM communication for data transmission and remote management. The system captures and stores biometric data during enrollment, compares it with real-time input during attendance recording, and logs attendance information. The integrated GSM module enables communication with a central server for data synchronization, remote monitoring, and control. However, the present invention does not require a display unit that helps to save electricity.
[0008] In view of the challenges associated with the above state-of-art, there is a need for a SMS biometric system that does not use any display unit and keyboard. The present technology aims to recording attendance of employees working in remote area having power supply problem, thereby saving electricity.

OBJECTIVES OF THE INVENTION
[0009] The primary objective of the present invention is to overcome power backup issues especially in remote areas.
[0010] Another objective of the invention is to save power as the biometric system do not use monitors.
[0011] Another objective of the invention is to provide better security.
[0012] Another objective of the invention is to provide fraud free attendance especially when a group of employees goes out of station for their project work.
[0013] Yet another objective of the invention is to extract exact attendance details of the employees through SMS.
[0014] Yet another objective of the invention is conveyable to carry if employees are working from some different place.
[0015] Other objectives and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein, by way of illustration and example, the aspects of the present invention are disclosed.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0016] The present invention relates to biometric system for protecting programs or data against unauthorized activity. Particularly, the present invention relates to a fingerprint biometric system comprises a portable biometric finger print sensor, a storage device, a processor, a light emitting diode (LED), a SIM module, a plurality of terminals and a system manager. The portable biometric finger print sensor captures the finger print of the user, process the finger print and send the same to the processor. . The processor process the pre-fed data and sends the signal to the light emitting diode (LED). The light emitting diode glows indicating the successful or unsuccessful attempts. The SIM module sends an SMS message without using internet or web based to an administrator regarding the event description, thereby saving electricity. The present invention helps to overcome power backup issues and save power especially in remote areas, as the biometric system do not use any display units.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES
[0017] The present invention will be better understood after reading the following detailed description of the presently preferred aspects thereof with reference to the appended drawings, in which the features, other aspects and advantages of certain exemplary embodiments of the invention will be more apparent from the accompanying drawing in which:
[0018] Figure 1 illustrates the interconnection of different components of the biometric system;
[0019] Figure 2 illustrates the flowchart of the method of working of the biometric system.
[0020] Common reference numerals are used throughout the figures to indicate similar features.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] The following detailed description and embodiments set forth herein below are merely exemplary out of the wide variety and arrangement of instructions which can be employed with the present invention. The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof. All the features disclosed in this specification may be replaced by similar other or alternative features performing similar or same or equivalent purposes. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, they all are within the scope of the present invention.
[0022] Accordingly, those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that various changes and modifications of the embodiments described herein can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. In addition, descriptions of well-known functions and constructions are omitted for clarity and conciseness.
[0023] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to the bibliographical meanings but are merely used to enable a clear and consistent understanding of the invention. Accordingly, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention are provided for illustration purpose only and not for the purpose of limiting the invention.
[0024] It is to be understood that the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0025] It should be emphasized that the term “comprises/comprising” when used in this specification is taken to specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, or components but does not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, components, or groups thereof.
[0026] Accordingly, the present invention relates to biometric system for protecting programs or data against unauthorized activity. Particularly, the present invention relates to a fingerprint biometric system that does not have a display or keyboard and is useful in recording attendance of employees, thereby saving electricity.
[0027] The biometric system (100) comprises several interconnected components, each serving a specific purpose. The several interconnected components includes, a portable biometric finger print sensor (102), a processor (104), a storage device (106), a light emitting diode (LED) (108), a SIM module (110), a plurality of network terminals (112) and a system manager (114).
[0028] The biometric system (100) is an image-based system. The biometric system (100) scans the fingerprint image and stores the portable biometric fingerprint image in the fingerprint sensor (102). The image of the finger is used to map the unique features of fingerprints. A special algorithm present in the biometric machine selects the characteristics from the obtained biometric data of a person, to create a biometric template. The biometric system (100) in the present invention does not use display or a keyboard that helps to save electricity.
[0029] The biometric system (100) comprises the portable biometric finger print sensor (102) is shown in figure 1. The portable biometric finger print sensor (102) helps to sense and capture the finger print of a user. The portable biometric finger print sensor (102) uses the principles of light refraction and reflection to produce pictures. The portable biometric finger print sensor (102) captures and analyzes the unique characteristics of a user’s fingerprint thereby providing a higher level of security compared to other authentication methods such as pin-based or face recognition-based attendance systems. In an exemplary embodiment, when the user is a manager, uses the fingerprint in the machine, the entire menu opens before the user, but when the user is a staff, presses their fingerprint, the machine records attendance only of the user.
[0030] Further figure 1 illustrates the processor (104) connected to the portable biometric finger print sensor (102) to capture and compare the pre-fed data stored in the portable biometric finger print sensor (102).The processor (104) controls the overall working of the biometric system (100). The processor (104) receives the message from the portable biometric finger print sensor (102) if matching of the finger-print has happen. After the scrutinization is done, an SMS is send to the administrator along with the description of the event.
[0031] The processor (104) used in the present invention may be selected from a group of Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), intel, digital signal processor, microprocessor. In an exemplary embodiment, the processor (104) used IS a microprocessor.
[0032] The storage device (106) is available in both wired and wireless form. In wired form, the storage device (106) utilizes a memory card for local data retention and in wireless form, the storage device (106) stores attendance records and transmitted through SMS for remote access. The attendance data is securely stored in the memory card of the device in wired form and stored on the administrator’s mobile device in the form of SMS for additional backup and accessibility.
[0033] The processor (104) is further connected to the light emitting diode (LED) (108). The light emitting diode (LED) (108) glows to indicate successful or unsuccessful attendance recordings after receiving the message from the portable biometric finger print sensor (102). The light emitting diode (LED) (108) glows green to indicate successful attendance recording, while the light emitting diode (LED) (108) glows red to indicate unauthorized or unsuccessful attempts.
[0034] Figure 1 also illustrates a SIM module (110) linked to the processor (104). In the present invention the sim module (110) helps to send and receive SMS message regarding the attendance of the employees working in an organization. The sim module (110) also helps to send SMS messages to the administrator (116) related to the event description. The SIM module (110) used in the present invention works seamlessly without web or internet services.
[0035] In the present invention the plurality of terminals (112) as illustrated in figure 1, are used in place of a monitor to save power. The plurality of terminals (112) includes but not limited to a mobile, network terminal, personal computer (PC), and laptop. The system manager (114) interconnected to the biometric system (100) via the plurality of terminals (112) to enter user’s information via plurality of terminals (112).
[0036] Figure 1 also illustrates the wireless communication module (116). The plurality of terminals (112) are linked to the wireless communication module (116). The system manager (114) enters user’s information using the wireless communication module (116) via the plurality of terminals (112).

[0037] The wired and wireless communication device includes but not limited to a Bluetooth channel, a Wi-Fi channel, USB channel and LAN. The system manager (114) enters users’ information via a mobile device or personal computer, connecting to the system through a Bluetooth channel or any other terminal using the Wi-Fi channel.
[0038] The method of working of the biometric system as claimed in claim 1, comprising:
• Waiting for insertion of fingerprint on the portable biometric finger print sensor (102);
• Taking place of finger insertion event;
• Examining the fingerprint belongs to of a system manager or to a normal user;
• The attendance record is then saved to the storage device;
• If the fingerprint detected is of the system manager, then the main menu is displayed on the used terminal by the system manager;
• Then the system-generated event is further generated;
• If the fingerprint detected is of a normal user then, attendance is recorded along with a timestamp;;
• Then SMS messages is sent to the administrator with event descriptions; and
• The light emitting diode (LED) glow up to show successful or unsuccessful trial.
[0039] In an embodiment the advantages of the present invention are enlisted herein:
• The present invention helps to overcome power backup issues especially in remote areas.
• The present invention helps to save power as the biometric system do not use monitors.
• The present invention also helps to provide better security.
• The present invention provides fraud free attendance especially when a group of employees goes out of station for their project work.
• The present invention helps to extract exact attendance details of the employees through SMS.
• The system used in the present invention is conveyable to carry if employees are working from some different place that provides accurate attendance.
[0040] Features of any of the examples or embodiments outlined above may be combined to create additional examples or embodiments without losing the intended effect. It should be understood that the description of an embodiment or example provided above is by way of example only, and various modifications could be made by one skilled in the art. Furthermore, one skilled in the art will recognize that numerous further modifications and combinations of various aspects are possible. Accordingly, the described aspects are intended to encompass all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fall within the scope of the appended claims.

, Claims:WE CLAIM:
1. A portable biometric system (100) for secured attendance and a method of operation thereof, comprising:
• a portable biometric finger print sensor (102) to capture finger print of an user compare the pre-fed data stored in the portable biometric finger print sensor (102);
• a processor (104) connected to the portable biometric finger print sensor (102) to receive if any matching of finger print occurs;
• a storage device (106) connected to the processor (104) to store attendance records;
• a light emitting diode (LED) (108) connected to the processor (104) to indicate the match or mismatch of the finger print;
• a SIM module (110) linked to the processor (104) to send SMS to administrator along with event description;
• a plurality of terminals (112) to help a system manager (114) to enter the user’s details; and
• a wireless communication module (116) connected to the plurality of terminals (112).
2. The biometric system as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the portable biometric finger print sensor (102) provides access to see the entire menu or record only the attendance depending upon the user.
3. The biometric system as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the plurality of terminals is selected from a group of a mobile, a personal computer (PC), a laptop.
4. The biometric system as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the light emitting diode (LED) blinks to show successful or unsuccessful attendance.
5. The biometric system as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the SIM module (110) sends SMS through SMS based without any internet or web based services.
6. The biometric system as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the storage device (106), is connected both in wired and wireless form.
7. The biometric system as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the portable biometric system (100) comprising no display unit.
8. The method (200) of working of the biometric system as claimed in claim 1, comprising:
• waiting for insertion of fingerprint on the sensor (202);
• taking place of the finger insertion event (204);
• checking the fingerprint of the system manager (206);
• checking the fingerprint of a normal user (208);
• saving the attendance records to the storage device (210);
• displaying the main menu on the used network terminal to the system manager if the fingerprint detected as of the system manager (212);
• displaying system-generated events (214);
• recording attendance along with a timestamp, if the fingerprint detected is of a normal user (216);
• sending SMS messages to the administrator with event descriptions (218); and
• glowing up of the light emitting diode (LED) to show successful or unsuccessful try (220).