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+### Session Tracker – Automated Lab Usage Logging System
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+Session Tracker is a Java-based desktop application designed to **automatically record student lab usage sessions** on Windows systems, eliminating the need for manual logbooks in college computer labs.
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+The application consists of two main components:
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+* A **Java Swing startup application** that launches automatically when Windows boots
+* A **background Windows service** that tracks system shutdown events
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+When the system starts, the Swing application prompts the student to enter their **Name** and **USN**. Once submitted, the application records the **login time** and closes immediately, allowing normal system usage without interruption.
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+A background Windows service continues running silently and captures the **shutdown time** when the system is powered off. Together, these timestamps form a complete session record.
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+All session data is:
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+* Stored locally using **SQLite**
+* Automatically synced to the **cloud** whenever an internet connection is available
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+This ensures reliable data collection even in offline environments.
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+---
+
+## ✨ Key Features
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+* 🚀 **Auto-start on Windows boot**
+* 🖥️ **Lightweight Java Swing UI**
+* 🕒 **Automatic login & shutdown time tracking**
+* 🗄️ **Local storage using SQLite**
+* ☁️ **Offline-first with automatic cloud sync**
+* 🔒 **No manual intervention required after login**
+* 📚 **Designed for college computer labs**
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+---
+
+## 🛠️ Tech Stack
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+* **Java (Swing)**
+* **Windows Service**
+* **SQLite (Local Database)**
+* **Cloud Storage / API** (for session sync)
+* **Windows OS**
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+---
+
+## 🎯 Objective
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+The primary goal of Session Tracker is to **replace manual lab logbooks** with a fully automated, accurate, and reliable digital system that:
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+* Reduces human error
+* Saves time for students and lab staff
+* Provides structured session data for analysis and reporting
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+---
+
+## 📌 Use Case
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+Ideal for:
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+* College and university computer labs
+* Training centers
+* Shared institutional systems requiring usage tracking
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+---
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+## ⚠️ Note
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+This project was developed as a **college academic project** and may require administrator privileges for installing the Windows service and configuring auto-start behavior.
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