I am planning to develop a custom, real-time attendance system using Node.js and I'm looking for recommendations on both the architecture and biometric devices that can integrate smoothly with a Node.js express environment. The key requirement is for the biometric device to directly connect to a Node.js VPS server and reliably transmit attendance data in real-time or near-real-time.
Here are the specific areas where I need advice:
Could you recommend biometric devices (preferably fingerprint scanners) that can directly connect to a VPS server and are known for their compatibility with Node.js, either through official SDKs or well-supported community libraries? The goal is to minimize local processing and have the device send attendance data directly to the server
Are there devices with native functionality for this purpose, or would a custom solution be required to facilitate such connectivity?
I'm looking for insights, experiences, or recommendations on suitable architectures, biometric devices, and Node.js integration strategies for this kind of system.