Case Studies
eSSL Face Time Attendance System – Multi-Location Case Study | Viraj Project, Pune
Project Overview
Viraj Project, a construction and infrastructure company in Pune, required a modern eSSL face time attendance system to replace fingerprint-based attendance at their multiple project sites. Construction workers frequently have dirty, calloused, or weather-affected hands that cause fingerprint readers to fail — making face recognition (face detection) the ideal biometric technology for their environment.
Cybernetics Software Pvt. Ltd. implemented a complete eSSL face recognition time attendance system using ESSL face detection machines at all sites, connected to a web-based centralised attendance server at the head office. Since several project sites had no local PC or reliable internet, no client software was installed at the site level — making deployment straightforward and maintenance-free at remote locations.
Client Requirements:
- Face detection-based centralised attendance — fingerprint readers were impractical due to construction workers' hand conditions
- No client software at remote sites — internet and local PCs were unavailable at several project locations
- All attendance data to be stored and managed centrally at the head office
- Software must support multi-shift management for varied construction crew schedules
- Automatic data download from all site face machines without manual intervention
Cybernetics Software Solution:
- ESSL face detection machines deployed at all Viraj Project sites — enabling contactless, reliable attendance even with dirty or calloused hands
- Cybernetics web-based centralised attendance software installed on the head-office server — accessible via browser without any client-side installation at remote sites
- Auto-download utilities configured to automatically pull all face-punch records from each ESSL machine to the central server
- All client requirements — multi-shift, OD entry, tour entry, leave management, manual punch — fully customised within the attendance application
Hardware & Software Deployed:
| Biometric Hardware | ESSL Face Detection (Face Recognition) Machines – contactless biometric attendance |
| Attendance Software | Cybernetics Web-Based Centralised Attendance Software |
| Server Deployment | Head-office server; browser-based access for HR management |
| Data Collection | Auto-download utilities pulling punch data from all site machines automatically |
| Authentication Method | Face Recognition – contactless, no hand contact required |
Salient Features of the eSSL Face Time Attendance System:
- Centralised time attendance — all site punch data flows to one head-office server
- No client software installation at any remote project site
- OD (On-Duty) entry — for employees working off-site or at different project locations
- Manual punch — for missed or exceptional punches entered by authorised HR personnel
- Tour entry — for employees travelling between project sites
- Leave management — casual, earned, and sick leave tracking with approval workflow
- Multi-shift support: auto shift, rotational shift, flexi shift for varied crew schedules
- Automatic data download from all face machines — no manual USB transfers required
Benefits to Viraj Project:
✅ Effective Time Management
Real-time attendance data from all project sites gives management accurate workforce visibility — enabling better resource allocation and productivity tracking across construction locations.
🖐 No Fingerprint Failure
Face recognition eliminates the common construction site problem of fingerprint readers failing due to dirty, oily, or calloused hands — every punch is reliably captured regardless of hand condition.
🌐 Centralised Control
All attendance data managed from head office — HR generates consolidated reports for all project sites without visiting each location or manually collecting USB drives.
😊 Employee Convenience
Employees simply face the camera to punch — fast, contactless, and hygienic. Leave applications and OD requests handled through the system, reducing manual paperwork.
Why eSSL Face Time Attendance for Construction & Infrastructure?
For construction companies, infrastructure firms, and manufacturing plants — where workers regularly handle cement, grease, chemicals, or heavy materials — an eSSL face time attendance system solves the fundamental problem of fingerprint readers failing in real-world conditions:
- Contactless identification: Employees don't need to clean their hands before punching — just look at the camera
- Infrared camera technology: eSSL face machines use infrared cameras that work reliably in low-light, early-morning, and night-shift conditions
- Anti-spoofing: Modern eSSL face systems detect live faces and cannot be fooled by photographs
- No proxy punching: Unlike card or PIN systems, face recognition ensures only the registered employee can mark attendance
- Hygienic: Zero contact — ideal for post-pandemic workplaces and health-sensitive environments
- Centralised management: Web-based software means head office manages all sites without any infrastructure at the construction site
eSSL Face Recognition Machines Available from Cybernetics:
| eSSL iFace 101 | Compact face + card; 2" TFT; 400 faces; Wi-Fi optional |
| eSSL iFace 102 | Face + fingerprint; 400 faces / 2000 FP; 2" TFT; Wi-Fi optional |
| eSSL iFace 201 | Face + card; 4.3" TFT; 400 faces; Wi-Fi optional |
| eSSL iFace 302 | Face + fingerprint; 4.3" TFT; 400 faces / 3000 FP; Wi-Fi optional |
| eSSL MultiBio 700 | 3D face + fingerprint; 3" TFT touch; 400 faces; 50 time zones; anti-passback |
| eSSL VF380 | Stereo dual-sensor face; 800 faces; 3" TFT; anti-passback; fire alarm |
Frequently Asked Questions – eSSL Face Time Attendance System
What is an eSSL face time attendance system?
An eSSL face time attendance system uses eSSL face recognition (face detection) machines to record employee punches via facial identification — contactless and without fingerprint scanning. The data is processed by centralised attendance software for shift management, OT, leave, and payroll. It is ideal for construction sites, factories, and any environment where fingerprint readers fail due to dirty or calloused hands.
What advantage does face recognition attendance have over fingerprint?
Face recognition attendance is 100% contactless — employees simply look at the camera to punch. This eliminates fingerprint failure due to dirty, oily, or calloused hands. eSSL face machines use infrared cameras that work in low-light and night-shift conditions, and prevent proxy punching since faces cannot be easily substituted.
Can eSSL face attendance work across multiple locations without local software?
Yes. As demonstrated in the Viraj Project case, eSSL face machines at remote sites automatically send punch data to the head-office web-based server. No PC or client software is needed at the remote location — only the eSSL face machine. Auto-download utilities handle all data transfer automatically.
Is eSSL face time attendance suitable for construction companies?
Yes — face recognition is the preferred biometric for construction companies precisely because construction workers' hands are often dirty, oily, or calloused, causing fingerprint readers to frequently fail. eSSL face attendance machines provide reliable, contactless identification regardless of hand condition, and the web-based software means no IT setup is needed at the construction site.
What shift features does the eSSL face attendance software support?
The Cybernetics web-based attendance software paired with eSSL face machines supports auto shift (automatically assigned on first punch), rotational shift, flexi shift, OD entry, tour entry, manual punch, leave management, and OT calculation — covering all time-office functions for multi-shift construction and infrastructure operations.
How can I get an eSSL face time attendance system in Pune?
Contact Cybernetics Software in Pune at 09028006464 or email sales@csplsoftware.com. We supply and implement eSSL face recognition attendance systems — from single-office setups to multi-location deployments across Pune. We handle hardware supply, web-based software setup, shift configuration, and ongoing support.
📞 Call 09028006464 | 📧 Email sales@csplsoftware.com
Cybernetics Software Pvt. Ltd. – Authorised eSSL dealer & face recognition attendance specialist in Pune since 2000.