The acronym LPR stands for 'License Plate Recognition,' designed to control vehicle access via video monitoring systems. While an LPR project can validate or deny vehicle or driver access, what many don’t realize is that this type of project requires specialized equipment for effective recognition. Here are some key tips:
Use infrared-adjustable cameras: Since license plates can reflect light, their code may be difficult to read depending on lighting conditions and time of day. For this reason, use infrared adjustment during the plate identification process.
- Identification and recognition are not the same: The moment of plate identification is directly linked to image capture and can be performed by a monitoring system without video analysis or solely by human analysis. Plate recognition, however, is tied to the decision-making process for any purpose, but it requires a reliable software solution to ensure effective identification.
- Software Solutions: Software like Digifort is specifically developed for monitoring and license plate recognition, making it ideal for such projects. Beyond basic functionalities, the software allows users to integrate all rules of a parking system or access control, applying various types of regulations.
- Camera Functionality: For cost efficiency, look for cameras with adjustable lighting, high resolution, and suitable for the environment (indoor or outdoor). Features like PTZ or panoramic lenses may not be necessary for most LPR projects; in this case, a fixed camera can be both economical and ideal.
