We use a IR illuminator here's a link https://gistgear.com/electronics/video/security-ir-illuminatorsI can’t wait to see some replies on this, I’ve always had trouble with license plates. I have used HD cameras and HD monitors. I can get a good plate if the vehicle stops in an ideal location. Seems like my trash dumpers and my vacuum dirt rats always know where to avoid my cameras. I can easily get a vehicle make, model, and color but without a good plate picture my local police are not interested. I also would be interested if someone has an affordable and reliable system with good plate capture.
This came to me in an email (youtube link - explains it pretty clear), but this type of system is what I was thinking. Dedicated camera that can actually capture licence plates and log them into a database. Anyone using this type of camera/system? Results?
I have a Uniview NVR and at least five different kind of cameras with AI built into them. But I don’t have the LPR cameras. Great system!!!This came to me in an email (youtube link - explains it pretty clear), but this type of system is what I was thinking. Dedicated camera that can actually capture licence plates and log them into a database. Anyone using this type of camera/system? Results?
Why would it be illegal to store license plate numbers? They’re out in the public’s view.
In Ohio, there’s not a lot you can do with the plate numbers unless you need it for a police report. We can’t look them up and see who it’s registered to like some states can.
Uniview sounds promising as a brand. Does this extend to the their LPR cameras? Likely. Who knows? I think these LPR cameras may actually be Hikvision LPR cameras rebranded. Not sure. Also watching their videos you may be able to run the camera software using a laptop as well. Overall. For LPRs. I think support is going to be vital to get it set up. Intriguing tech for sure and useful for a lot of uses aside from security especially if you can track plates in and out. I can think of: how long on average are customers on the lot, how often do certain customers return, how many unique customers per month, track how many vehicles by hour or day of week arrive, vehicle type, etc?I have a Uniview NVR and at least five different kind of cameras with AI built into them. But I don’t have the LPR cameras. Great system!!!