License Plate Reading System

MAPS has been working for more than 20 years in computer vision industrial projects, being a engineering company pioneer in this field. As a result of this know-how MAPS develops and provides since 2001 the SLAM system which includes all the necessary elements for the Automatic License Plate reading:

• High performance camerasCámaras de altas prestaciones to capture images of the license plates, progressive capture to obtain sharp moving images, digital technology with higher noise immunity, and an integrated infrared focus in the housing, IP55 to work outdoors, etc.
• Digital Reading System (OCR) to read to read the digits of the license plate and save them in text format along with the corresponding images.

  Data Base Processingto handle the captured information, text, images, location, frequency, etc.

  The system is equipped with the latest technology, which allows its use with vehicles at high speed in both directions. It has some immunity to environmental changes, such as sunlight, thanks to the integrated infrared light. Infrared light works in flash mode to extend its life, and it is completely invisible by drivers.

  This system allows multiple applications such as:

  • Measurement of traffic density in tolls, roads, etc.
  • Identification for access control, violations, etc.
  • Antifraud system combining the license plate on each ticket.
  • Statistical analysis.

System structure

The system architecture can be adapted to the needs of each specific application:

In Free-Flow applications you need to capture and process the images of the vehicles in real time. For such cases cameras with on board processor can be used (also called Compact cameras or All-in-one systems). Images are sent, through the ethernet connection, to the central host, which manages de database.

In applications with several cameras, the server can control from 4 to 8 cameras.

The processors support image capture synchronization signals by Ethernet.

Technical Specifications of the SLAM System (ANPR)

• Reads all license plates regardless of position, color, character type and nationality (in Europe).
• Day and night operation (IR lighting integrated Flash).
• Reading plates of moving or static vehicles.
• Fast Recognition (t & lt; 0.5 sec.).
• camera orientation +/- 15 degrees to the plane of the plate.
• Working Temperature: -5°C to 45°C.
• Power: 90VAC-260VAC.
• Reading rate: 95%.
• Modular and scalable system.
• Compact design, easy to install.