Lecture Hall Monitoring System using Access Control Mechanism at the University of Ghana

In an era where technology is evolving rapidly, there is a need to efficiently secure access control systems within educational institutions and office environments. Access control systems are crucial in ensuring the security and legal access to physical and digital resources. In this research, a system was designed and implemented to monitor the lecture hall and office environment within the School of Engineering Sciences, University of Ghana. The system integrated multiple layers of access controls, including biometric fingerprint recognition, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) card authentication, and personal identification number (PIN). A database was generated to identify people who use the facilities. This provided a robust and user-friendly hybrid system. The system leverages modern database technologies to record and manage access, enabling real-time monitoring of lecture halls and office spaces. Moreover, it offers a user-friendly interface for administrators, lecturers, lab attendants, and other users. The database generated could also be used to check class attendance. The results demonstrate significant improvements in security, attendance tracking, and overall access management efficiency in the School of Engineering Sciences.