License plate recognition (LPR) analytics integrate with your existing surveillance cameras to capture all license plates that come within the camera’s viewing range and automatically create a database of them.
LPR technology can be used for schools, government facilities, residential buildings, office buildings, toll booths, and even roadway traffic analytics [1].
One of the primary benefits of license plate recognition technology is speeding up access to secure facilities. If you need a form of access control for your physical perimeter, license plate recognition analytics are an excellent way to keep track of vehicles and accelerate access for approved visitors.
LPR Automatically Scans and Approves License Plates
You have various options when it comes to physical access control for your secure facility.
If you have a gated perimeter and need to control which vehicles enter your property, you can choose to have a physical security guard or combine an automatic gate with key fobs or a passcode. You can also have an employee approve each vehicle that comes through by manually verifying the license plate through a security camera.
License plate recognition streamlines the access control process because the technology automatically captures license plates and cross-references them with approved license plate numbers. You won’t need additional on-site security, key fobs, or a passcode because the surveillance system does everything for you.
You may not even need additional lighting to complete the setup, depending on whether or not you have external lighting or your cameras use infrared technology [2].
Keep Documentation of Approved and Banned Plates
To determine which license plates are allowed in the vicinity, license plate recognition analytics automatically document all vehicles attempting to enter the premises. As a result, you have an accurate record of vehicles that you can go back and search through for reference.
When you program the system to automatically approve or deny certain license plates, entry is much faster for visitors, employees, residents, or contractors attempting entry. LPR technology provides more accurate and swift documentation without delay and human error [3].
Easily Adapt to Changing License Plates
Should your facility have vehicles with license plates from different states or countries attempting entry, license plate recognition technology can quickly adapt to capture all characters for accurate recording and approval.
Even as license plates change over time, the software updates accordingly to ensure it accurately documents current license plates, older plates, and even ones from different nations or states [4].
The system can do all this without delay, ensuring that you’re able to prevent disruption at the entry points of your facility so traffic flows smoothly and people can go about their day.
Have You Implemented LPR Yet?
Automatic license plate recognition is a cost-effective way for businesses to securely allow entry while still protecting their premises. Combined with surveillance cameras and automatic gates, this technology can speed up access to secure facilities. Find out more about our LPR analytics by contacting Surveillance Secure today at (877) 388-1248.
Sources:
- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341364542_Research_on_License_Plate_Recognition_Algorithms_Based_on_Deep_Learning_in_Complex_Environment
- https://www.axis.com/solutions/license-plate-recognition
- https://www.securityinfowatch.com/video-surveillance/video-analytics/article/21156174/how-optical-character-recognition-is-making-cities-smarter
- https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8821138
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