Attendance Webcam Capture
Automatic Photo Verification on Every Check-In & Check-Out in Odoo 17
Eliminate attendance fraud and buddy punching without buying expensive biometric hardware.
Capture instant webcam snapshots directly from the Systray "My Attendances" widget and attach them to attendance records!
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Test the webcam prompt during Check-In and Check-Out directly from the top navigation bar widget in our live demo instance.
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Prevent Remote Attendance Fraud Without Expensive Biometric Hardware
When employees log in remotely or check in from their laptops, HR managers cannot verify who actually clicked the button. Physical attendance clocks are expensive to deploy across multiple offices. Attendance Webcam Capture leverages the employee's existing laptop or desktop camera to capture visual proof on every Check In and Check Out!
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Key Features & Capabilities
Built directly into Odoo's native Systray attendance navigation widget.
Seamless Systray Integration
Hooks straight into the standard My Attendances top navbar button. When the user clicks Check In or Check Out, the camera snaps a photo automatically.
Dual Photo Storage
Stores separate Check-in Photo and Check-out Photo fields on the hr.attendance record, visible in both list and form views.
Configurable Strictness Policy
Choose whether photo capture is optional (allows attendance if camera is unavailable) or Mandatory (blocks check-in until camera access is granted).
Browser Native & Secure
Uses HTML5 MediaDevices API directly in the browserâno external third-party Python packages required. Fully compatible with HTTPS deployments.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
Clean architecture patch targeting Odoo 17 backend attendance components.
Model & Controller Extensions
| Component | Technical File |
|---|---|
| Photo Fields Model | models/hr_attendance.py |
| Company Settings | models/res_config_settings.py |
| Check-In Endpoint | controllers/main.py |
| JS Systray Patch | attendance_menu_patch.js |
Deployment Requirements
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Security Protocol | HTTPS (or localhost required for camera API) |
| Python Dependencies | None (Native Browser Media API) |
| Target Scope | Backend Systray Widget (My Attendances) |
| Hardware Support | Any web camera / mobile web browser |
How to Setup & Configure
| 1. | Install the hr_employee_attendance_webcam module on your Odoo 17 database. |
| 2. | Ensure your server is running on HTTPS so browsers grant camera permission. |
| 3. | (Optional) Go to Settings ⣠Employees ⣠Attendances and enable Require Webcam Photo. |
| 4. | Employees click Check In or Check Out in the top navbarâphotos instantly attach to attendance records! |
Interface & Workflow Gallery
Explore the webcam check-in prompt and attendance record image views.
Future Development Roadmap
- Facial recognition comparison against employee profile image.
- Support for webcam photo capture in standalone Kiosk Mode.
- Geolocation tag overlay stamped directly onto captured photos.
| Availability |
Odoo Online
Odoo.sh
On Premise
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| Odoo Apps Dependencies |
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Attendances (hr_attendance)
• Employees (hr) • Discuss (mail) |
| Lines of code | 227 |
| Technical Name |
hr_employee_attendance_webcam |
| License | OPL-1 |
| Website | https://syncsoft.app |
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