Vaxtor VaxALPR Automatic Licence Plate Recognition application for installation on Axis IP cameras

Overview of Vaxtor VaxALPR on-camera LPR application for Axis cameras

The high-performance Vaxtor application creates a powerful LPR solution for businesses when used with any of the advanced Axis network cameras below:

• Axis P1455-LE
• Axis Q1700-LE
• Axis Q1805-LE

• Number plate recognition with a read accuracy above 99.6% in stop & go setups
• Easy software application for installation on Axis IP cameras
• Ideal for car parks and control of vehicle access
• Whitelist and blacklist management with notification alerts
• Edge-based, saving costs on comparable server-based video analytics
• Flexible reporting and integration options

Vaxtor's VaxALPR On-camera application is a real-time licence plate recognition (LPR) software for installation on-board of Axis IP cameras. Using a resilient, platform-independent engine (called VaxOCR), the application delivers a certified recognition rate of above 99.6% in start & go scenarios and if installed correctly. In combination with a range of suitable Axis IP cameras, this is an easy-to-install, neat and cost-effective solution for implementing a number plate recognition system at car parks or for controlling vehicle access. A 64GB SD card is also included and is recommended so that licence plate data can be saved onboard the connected Axis IP camera.

Font-independent capture and machine learning generalisation allows the VaxOCR engine to read plates from 230 countries with a high degree of reliability, and includes licence plates across a maximum of 2 lines such as motorbikes. The technology also provides VCLASS (Vehicle Classification) and MMC (Make, Model & Colour) of recognised vehicles, for greater classification detail. The application is designed to work under extreme conditions capturing licence plates in low light scenarios, heavy shadows, bad weather and overexposed or damaged number plates. Combined with a camera featuring Axis' ARTPEC-6, ARTPEC-7 or ARTPEC-8 processor you can capture licence plates from 2 lanes simultaneously at up to a maximum speed of 60mph, lowering the system if two lanes are to be monitored.

Dual operating modes offer a permanent, free-flow mode which continually captures licence plates. Alternatively, the application can be set to a triggered mode which can be set to read a plate based on an input event either from the camera or from an external digital input. This allows for integration with gates and barriers.

Hotlists provide an intuitive way of adding black or whitelisted licence plates for analysis. Upon the capture of a blacklist plate, the system can be configured to notify/warn the operator or for whitelist plates actions can be performed such as opening a gate in a parking/access scenario.

The VaxALPR On Camera application also comes with a wide range of reporting options including VAPIX and ONVIF protocols, Milestone XProtect Analytics Event, XML or JSON object through HTTP POST, plate code in ASCII format as well as open, specific and RAW formats. It can also be integrated with Vaxtor’s Helix-6 Back Office or into many existing video management systems such as Axis Camera Station, Axis Door Controller systems and Milestone XProtect.

If you need help configuring this application we offer a one-off installation fee where we will remotely configure the application settings and support you during installation.

Add-on applications are available to enhance this product.

Key features & benefits

• Easy to install and set up on the edge for real-time licence plate recognition
• Reliable performance with a certified recognition rate of above 99.6%
• Real-time results showing licence plate, date/time, position of the plate within the original image and sub-image showing image of the captured plate
• Recognises licence plates up to 2 lines in length, and provides VCLASS (Vehicle Class) and MMC (Make, Model & Colour) information.
• Font independent engine, machine learning generalisation, operates on licence plates from 230 countries including complex layouts and backgrounds
• Designed to work under extreme conditions such as low light, heavy shadows, extreme angles, bad weather and overexposed or damaged plates
• Hotlist support for notification of white or blacklisted licence plates. If a licence plate is detected from a hot list you can immediately notify the operator using on-camera events or the application's flexible reporting options
• Reporting options include VAPIX and ONVIF protocols, Milestone XProtect Analytics Event, XML or JSON object through HTTP POST, plate code in ASCII format as well as open, specific and RAW formats
• Dual operating modes. In free flow mode, the VaxOCR engine is running continuously reading plates and reporting in real time. Using triggered mode will send a command to the camera to read the plate based on a specific input. Useful for parking or scenarios ruled by loops or laser tripwires etc.
• Additional functionality using software and plug-ins for make, model, colour recognition, instant speed notification (iSpeed), vehicle direction and ADR dangerous goods plates

Compatible integration platforms

• Axis Camera Station
• Milestone XProtect
• Vaxtor Helix-6 & Helix-7 back office management software
• Vaxtor VaxALPR On Camera Viewer

Vaxtor ALPR add-on applications

• VaxALPR Red Light
• VaxALPR Speed
• VaxALPR ADR

Typical applications

Reliable licence plate recognition system with alarm notification and gate control features for visitor/customer parking, petrol stations, business/commercial car parks, urban environments, restricted areas, smart surveillance and law enforcement etc.

Accessories

Included:

• One VaxALPR on-camera licence for use with one Axis IP camera
• One year Vaxtor software maintenance

Optional:

• Remote set-up and configuration service after camera installation to ensure optimum performance
• MicroSD memory card (required to record capture history)