Automatic Number Plate Recognition

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1 Automatic Number Plate Recognition

2 The management and license number plate recognition software UltraIP ANPR uses videos from any camera, making it possible to automatically detect number plates resorting to video security system infrastructure. UltraIP ANPR central server receives information from detection devices and administers it in a centralized way. UltraIP ANPR stores the images captured by the cameras as well as additional information from the license plate. In addition, it supports images with varied degrees of lightning. By incorporating advanced video processing and computer vision capabilities, UltraIP ANPR enhances verification and classification. It draws correlations between car types, license plate numbers and data stored on different databases; the system triggers immediate alerts when parameters are detected. In addition, it is able to capture license plates even in high speed scenarios. This system increases the efficiency in any kind of traffic control operations.

3 Automatic Number Plate Recognition ULTRAIP ANPR The management and license number plate recognition software UltraIP ANPR uses videos from any camera, making it possible to automatically detect number plates resorting to video security system infrastructure. UltraIP ANPR central server receives information from detection devices and administers it in a centralized way. UltraIP ANPR stores the images captured by the cameras as well as additional information from the license plate. In addition, it supports images with varied degrees of lightning. By incorporating advanced video processing and computer vision capabilities, UltraIP ANPR enhances verification and classification. It draws correlations between car types, license plate numbers and data stored on different databases; the system triggers immediate alerts when parameters are detected. In addition, it is able to capture license plates even in high speed scenarios. This system increases the efficiency in any kind of traffic control operations. Video Management System Server Vehicles 03 02

4 ANPR + SERVER The server manages all the information from recognition devices and administers OCR engines. It has many outstanding characteristics to highlight: Centralization UltraIP ANPR is a unified interface. It centralizes the different devices without resorting to many different devices. Georeference UltraIP ANPR has an integrated global positioning sytem. This tool allows to georeference every capture and this way have the possibility to search what the operator needs. The system carries out historical georeferenced enquiries and consults about specific license plates in different areas in the map. Partial enquiries UltraIP ANPR searches for any license plate only by pointing out a part of the number plate. For instance, when inserting a part of the license plate, the system will give immediate access to a varied list of options. In addition, it is possible to make enquiries on license plates by pointing out the characteristics of captures by the different devices operating in the installation. automatic and it is regulable depending on the amount of data stored on the database. The user has the option of choosing to balance it by himself or, if preferred, resorting to an automatic updating process. The system maintains a unified database with the captures per devices and this way, avoids dispersed data. Generate its own lists Although the system allows to search using lists previously configured, the user can also generate lists and specify the characteristics to be searched. This option entails the advantage of resorting to a customized software. Unified license plate lists Unified license plate lists can be maintained as the system is constantly updating the information related to the license plates captured it renews data regarding time, place, and whether the vehicle is still on the white list (allowed cars) or on the black list (wanted cars). Multiple lists Multiple and varied lists can be administered and the operator can search on them according to specific purposes. That is, one can filter according to different parameters and have faster accurate results. Combined searching options The system has the advantage of consulting varied options at the same time by mixing parameters- such as georeference, time and date, captures per devicesto reach the objectives the client is looking for. Coordinated and automatic updating system The system is constantly updating the information from remote capture devices. This is completely 04

5 External Database Connectors UltraIP ANPR can be connected to external databases and improve its database with tools to generate lists and with ODBC. Search tools can be added to the system and the database upgraded; the application may also be ported to other platforms, both on the client and server side, with few changes on the data access code. Audit actions The user can monitor every action taken by operators using the module, and this way, have precise control on which user was the last one to resort to a specific remote device or why some event was not detected. Live follow up The captures from all the devices can be displayed and the user can filter, from the central monitoring station, by captures per devices, according to specific needs. User-friendly GUI and efficient widgets for displaying data. Scrollable text boxes allow the user to go up and down the screen and list boxes help you see and filter data. Health status This function allows the operator to know the clients health status and installed version of databases as well as the last time clients were connected and which ones are online or offline, as the interface highlights them. Alarm per events The system triggers different alarms when detecting important and significant events delimited by parameters previously set by the user. Then, actions are taken. Third party modules UltraIP ANPR has the advantage of adding third party modules which combine optical character recognition and may add many other modules to improve the use of the software. the server presents information and controls it in a fashion that suits the task at hand, and it makes the system more pleasing to operate. The use of the system makes it easier for users to find the functions they want. One can also use visual clues 05

6 ANPR + VEHICLES UltraIP ANPR System in mobile devices has different characteristics and maintains its wide range of uses no matter the vehicle in which it is assembled. UltraIP ANPR uses wireless networks. This system increases the rate of information transfer known as spectral efficiency. The system supports mobile phones to communicate with the central operator station. Among its features, we find: No need of operator intervention The system is completely automatic, it does not need opertaor intervention at a every moment as it has the aid from the automatic mode. Auditing every action The user can record and analyse every action taken by the system or by operators. + Apart form automatic searching methods, the Manual inquiries system also allows operators to search manually what they want to look for. The operator, be it a police officer in the patrol or not, is able to insert the license plate wanted either by filtering it according to time range, associated alarms, white or black lists, degree of urgency. This searching method does not require inserting the complete license plate as with only a part of it (numbers or letters) you have successful results. This kind of enquiries can be supported even if problems with 3G appear. Support of white lists and black lists UltraIP ANPR supports multiple lists of cars wanted and looked for by the police (cars on the black lists) or of allowed and expected cars in a specific area. 06

7 Standard assembly User friendly interface + The system is completely easy to set up and adaptable to be mounted on any kind of vehicle. You can assemble UltraIP ANPR adaptable devices to cars, trucks and dispose of all the characteristics proper to UltraIP ANPR in every one of them. Information Exchange It supports information exchange from different databases through wireless networks. The mobile devices allow you to get on-the- spot information related to vehicles and license plates. This way, every action can be verified and licence plates captured by any camera on a real time basis. The system was thought and created to be able for use in vehicles; you can easily handle the interface with the aid of precise information and an easy use of commands. The system makes it easier for users to find the functions they want with the aid of visual clues and efficient widgets for displaying data. Autonomous lightning system Nothing escapes from UltraIP ANPR as it has the advantage of resorting to an infrared lightning system to capture every license plate at night as well as during the day in places where there is not enough light such as parking lots or tunnels. Georeference Every capture is stored by taking into account GPS data. Local system and processed data sending Expand information UltraIP ANPR entails the possibility to expand the information about captured license plates as well as the information related to the detected vehicle from the central monitoring station. The system processes locally. It maximizes response speed and it is independent and autonomous in case there is desconection from the monitoring station and the client is offline. It has the advantage of processing data and sending it afterwards. 07

8 ANPR ENGINE + VMS UltraIP VMS is a software platform which delivers control surveillance easy to manage offering reliable and efficient security. It generates integration and management among a wide number of security systems and provides best-in-class solutions to video enabled organizations controlling risks, protecting people and places, optimizing processes and reducing costs. Using different kinds of devices and operating methods, it facilitates the monitoring and the management of complex security systems. ANPR used in VMS adds the function of license plate recognition to any camera in UltraIP VMS. The combination of UltraIP ANPR and UltraIP VMS permits to: Select capture cameras UltraIP ANPR enables to change cameras from the VMS to ANPR in a flexible way. This module helps the operator to dynamically choose among a wide option of cameras to look at and plan presets for places such as banks or for nightime. Operate over varied fixed cameras The system has multiple integrations and uses varied kinds of cameras such as PTZ (Pant, Till, Zoom), MP (megapixel), HD (High Definition), etc. Capture cameras associated to reference cameras Apart form using capture cameras, you have the possibility of expanding the information you get by associating these ones to reference cameras. You can use reference cameras to expand the information related to capture cameras and license plates as soon as the image of the licence plate is shown on screen. That is, capture cameras can work together with reference cameras. Access videos UltraIP ANPR gives the chance of having quick access to videos associated to captured events from the VMS. Balance Multiple Engines The system finds load balance between engines. Thanks to its user friendly option to balance the tasks done by search engines. That is, the user can participate by searching for the things wanted but this can also be done automatically by the server. Use OSD of ANPR data with the image superimposed by the over screen display function, you have access to on-the-spot information of each license captured and its statuswhether it is on the whitelist or in the blacklist. 08

9 Inform ANPR server you can inform the web server of any licence plates found as well as where and when they were captured and by which device. Inform ANPR server you can inform the web server of any licence plates found as well as where and when they were captured and by which device. Integrate UltraIP VMS Event Systems Ultra ANPR allows to ingrate event systems and, this way, give users the possibility to receive alarms per events. Therefore, after an alarm is triggered, the operator can take actions based on events. Integrate UltraIP VMS Event Systems Ultra ANPR allows to ingrate event systems and, this way, give users the possibility to receive alarms per events. Therefore, after an alarm is triggered, the operator can take actions based on events. UltraIP VMS UltraIP VMS is a software platform which delivers control surveillance easy to manage offering reliable and efficient security. It generates integration and management among a wide number of security systems and provides best-in-class solutions to video enabled organizations controlling risks, protecting people and places, optimizing processes and reducing costs. Using different kinds of devices and operating methods, it facilitates the monitoring and the management of complex security systems. Nothing or nobody will be far enough so as not to be adequately monitored in real time by UltraIP VMS. The data management software for video monitoring, UltraIP VMS, is considered a flagship in the field due to its power, its working capacity and for being user friendly in corporative solutions. UltraIP VMS robust server-client architecture has the following outstanding characteristics: Scalability, High availability, Accessibility, Usability, All in one video management and recording solution, Compatibility with multiple vendors, Reliable and stable solutions, Control over all security devices, Virtual matrix functions: video wall and maps, Full NVR capabilities over remote recording servers, Control and surveillance using mobile devices, Highly cost-efficient, Easy management, Homogeneous administration of heterogeneous devices. 09

10 APPLICATIONS This technology has many important uses in current society - UltraIP ANPR applications include: + Car park management Automated warnings of unwanted or unauthorized vehicles Conducting traffic and parking flow surveys Site access control Enhancing site security Reducing staffing costs Creating revenue Traffic surveys Stolen Vehicle Search Border Surveillance BENEFITS When using UltraIP ANPR system, you enter into a world of benefits. You enjoy of: Unsurpassed accuracy User-friendly IP Connectivity Easy to install and configure + Benefits: Automate the verification of vehicle license plates against a database Increase safety and control Cross check every vehicle whether or not it is suspicious Strengthen security by automatically detecting vehicles Copyright 2012 UltraIP P7.2-04