Bug 10105 - Gate register module
Summary: Gate register module
Status: RESOLVED MOVED
Alias: None
Product: Koha
Classification: Unclassified
Component: Tools (show other bugs)
Version: Main
Hardware: All All
: P5 - low new feature (vote)
Assignee: Michael
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Reported: 2013-04-24 07:17 UTC by vimal kumar
Modified: 2023-01-25 22:28 UTC (History)
8 users (show)

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Change sponsored?: Seeking cosponsors
Patch complexity: Small patch
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Description vimal kumar 2013-04-24 07:17:49 UTC
We would like to see gate register feature with Koha.
A gate register interface is helpful to get statistics of library visitors.
When patron enter into the library by swiping the card. Patron photo and details display in the monitor. At the same time entry time save in the db table.

Librarian can access the patron visit statistics by running Reports.
Comment 1 Chris Cormack 2013-04-24 07:21:51 UTC
That definitely sounds like a candidate for a plugin
Comment 2 vimal kumar 2013-05-06 07:08:28 UTC
Thank you for accepting this feature to add in Koha 3.14.
University Grants Commission in India instructed to college libraries to implement automatic gate register in libraries. This feature will be an addon advantage for Koha users.

Suggestions
............................

Need interface / provision to record entry and exit of library user.
If so, library staff can collect statistics of how much time students spend in library.
Comment 3 Chris Cormack 2013-05-06 07:09:47 UTC
(In reply to comment #2)
> Thank you for accepting this feature to add in Koha 3.14.
> University Grants Commission in India instructed to college libraries to
> implement automatic gate register in libraries. This feature will be an
> addon advantage for Koha users.
> 
> Suggestions
> ............................
> 
> Need interface / provision to record entry and exit of library user.
> If so, library staff can collect statistics of how much time students spend
> in library.

Actually what I said was that it sounds like a great candidate for a plugin, not being part of Koha proper.

From 3.12 on Koha will support plugins.
Comment 4 Jared Camins-Esakov 2013-05-06 14:38:49 UTC
(In reply to comment #2)
> Thank you for accepting this feature to add in Koha 3.14.

If you want this feature in Koha 3.14, you might want look into finding a developer to write a plugin to provide it (or consider writing one yourself, if you are able to do this sort of development in your current position). Chris did not volunteer to spend any time on it, just suggested a way for this to be implemented by someone else.
Comment 5 Indranil Das Gupta 2014-08-21 18:17:11 UTC
I need this feature for a client. I'll be taking it up.
Comment 6 vimal kumar 2014-08-22 08:29:33 UTC
(In reply to Indranil Das Gupta from comment #5)
> I need this feature for a client. I'll be taking it up.

Thank you Indra.
Comment 7 Nabakumar 2014-11-12 11:49:40 UTC
First of all thanks a lot for this valuable information.Can i have a video regarding this?
Comment 8 Mark Tompsett 2015-05-05 04:08:40 UTC
Is there a status update on this?
Comment 9 Indranil Das Gupta 2015-05-05 06:32:04 UTC
(In reply to Nabakumar from comment #7)
> First of all thanks a lot for this valuable information.Can i have a video
> regarding this?

The client I was writing this for ran short on funds. So, presently looking for sponsors.
Comment 10 Indranil Das Gupta 2015-06-11 16:16:31 UTC
New developments on the funds front. So, I'm again on it :)
Comment 11 Indranil Das Gupta 2015-07-06 09:49:49 UTC
Just received co-sponsorship from the following librarians:

Jasimudeen S
St.Stephen's College
Uzhavoor, Kerala.
jasimndd@gmail.com

Vimal Kumar Vazhappally
M G University Library
Kottayam, Kerala.
vimal0212@gmail.com

Biju Verghese
Sacred Heart College
Thevara, Kerala.
bijuvvlis@gmail.com
Comment 12 Hirak Jyoti Hazarika 2016-09-13 19:21:34 UTC
When Gate Register Module is coming with Koha integrated Library Management system ?
Comment 13 Mark Tompsett 2016-09-13 20:04:47 UTC
(In reply to Hirak Jyoti Hazarika from comment #12)
> When Gate Register Module is coming with Koha integrated Library Management
> system ?

Notice that it is still "Seeking co-sponsors"? Have you donated towards the effort yet? Development takes time and money.

Additionally, some bugs take MANY years to actually finish. Patience is a good thing. You've already raised the issue elsewhere. Indranil is aware and still under-funded. Ask him how to donate. ;)
Comment 14 Michael 2017-09-17 10:38:51 UTC
I am working on it , but it will take much time as i am new in perl programming and my first contribution in Koha development , 4 months estimated time until finish.
Comment 15 Katrin Fischer 2023-01-25 22:28:56 UTC
It looks like there is an available plugin for this functionality now that had some recent updates too:

https://github.com/omkar2403/inout

I am closing 'MOVED'. Please reopen if you disagree.