License plate recognition

License plate recognition is a powerful tool for access control, traffic monitoring, tolling, and measuring journey time.

Reliable license plate recognition (LPR), also referred to as automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), has traditionally been costly and only relevant for a limited number of applications.

The rapid development of IP cameras and deep learning now allows for wider use of automatic LPR solutions. Depending on your needs, they can help to increase everyday efficiency, service levels and security.

This is how it works

Our LPR solutions consists of a purpose-built camera with pre-installed Axis or partner analytics that runs either on the camera, in the cloud or on a server. The analytics automatically captures the license plate in real time, compares or adds it to a list and then takes appropriate action such as opening a gate, adding a cost, or generating an alert.

Depending on surrounding light, the solution may require cameras with built-in IR-light or additional light sources for optimal performance.

Different vehicles driving on the highway in the dusk

Wide range of applications

Automatic LPR is a valuable solution for multiple applications, including:

Parking management where it facilitates – or even automates – payment, entry and exit
Toll roads, to enable free-flow through toll plazas
Airport traffic management, to ensure that only authorized vehicles can access the taxi / public transport lanes
Access control, where the gate is only opened for authorized vehicles and all visiting vehicles automatically are registered
Vehicle alerts, where the solution provides an automatic alert when any of the vehicles on a watch list passes by