Market Leader in ANPR: Automatic Number Plate Recognition Solutions
With over 18 years in security and 13 in LPR software development, FF Group has been a pioneer in Edge-based LPR technology since 2014. Our portfolio now features advanced Automatic License Plate Recognition technologies for Edge and server-based platforms, empowered by proprietary AI.
Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) is the key technology for identifying vehicle license plates, enabling data capture for further processing, storage, or matching in various applications. Widely recognized for its use in policing and speed monitoring on UK motorways, ANPR also enhances public safety and streamlines our engagement with transportation and vehicle infrastructure.
Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), also known as Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR), leverages optical character recognition (OCR) alongside advanced image or video processing techniques to capture and analyze vehicle license plates. This technology is pivotal in different sectors including law enforcement, toll operations, parking management, and traffic surveillance.
At its core, ANPR systems comprise high-precision cameras or designated ANPR imaging devices, alongside sophisticated software that deciphers the images, and a database for correlating captured plate data with existing records. This process seamlessly translates images of license plates into text data, facilitating vehicle identification and the retrieval of associated vehicle registration details. The ANPR software is versatile, operating on cameras, within video management systems (VMS), or as part of specialized video analytics platforms.
Requirements for ANPR cameras
ANPR cameras are uniquely engineered to capture license plates with the utmost clarity. Key attributes include:
High-Resolution Imaging: To ensure precise character recognition, ANPR cameras boast high-resolution capabilities for capturing detailed license plate images.
Infrared Illumination: These cameras often employ infrared illumination to guarantee legible license plate captures in dim or nighttime conditions, enhancing character contrast.
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR): With WDR, ANPR cameras effectively manage varied lighting, maintaining plate visibility under bright sunlight or in shadowed areas.
Rapid Shutter Speed: Essential for minimizing blur in moving vehicles, the fast shutter speeds of ANPR cameras ensure sharp images.
Optimized Lenses: These cameras utilize lenses specifically designed for clear license plate capture from diverse distances and angles.
Onboard Image Processing: Advanced ANPR cameras might include integrated image processing for immediate license plate detection and reading.
These features collectively ensure that ANPR cameras deliver precise and reliable license plate captures, vital for effective automated plate recognition.
FAQ
What is ANPR?
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Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), also known as Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR), leverages optical character recognition (OCR) alongside advanced image or video processing techniques to capture and analyze vehicle license plates.
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