Platescan - How does it Work

PlateScan is the most advanced and accurate Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) software available worldwide.

PlateScan works by capturing digital license plate images as they pass a camera, whether mobile or fixed.

The plates are automatically cross-checked in real time against multiple local,regional, statewide and, if appropriate, national databases to identify vehicles that are of interest to the authorities.

Vehicle matches are reported instantly, allowing the officer to take appropriate action.

How Does PlateScan Work?

When used in police vehicles, PlateScan’s proprietary software is scalable depending on available budgets. PlateScan’s proprietary software is supplied installed on the PlateScan trunk mounted computer, which, in turn, is connected to several vehicle mounted cameras optimized for license plate recognition. It can also be provided as a software solution installed on an existing in car Laptop and can often operate with an existing DVR camera.

Every license plate is compared to a list of “vehicles of interest” associated with auto theft, felony warrants, BOLOs, parking violations, or any other license plate-oriented databases, such as Amber Alerts, NCIC downloads, etc., the police agency wishes to use.

PlateScan software uses an intelligent Neural Network recognition engine, providing a distinct advantage over base-level solutions, such as OCR, as it significantly enhances the accuracy rate. In addition, PlateScan’s Neural Network features distributed parallel processing. This means that it is capable of accurate high speed plate recognition across multiple lanes of high density traffic moving at speeds of over 110 MPH. The system is currently capable of processing 4 vehicles per second.

When a positive match is received, officers are alerted by an audio and/or visual alarm. They, then, respond to the “hit” in the appropriate manner for that agency. Until an alert occurs, the PlateScan system operates in the background, allowing them to perform their regular police activities.

Research has shown that patrol officers equipped with the technology can have arrest rates significantly higher than officers working without it. This will deliver reductions in crime, enhanced community safety and safer roads.