Genetec AutoVu Plate Reader Cloud transforms video surveillance cameras into virtual ALPR devices

Genetec's AutoVu Plate Reader Cloud software adds auto-recognition capabilities of license plates to IP video surveillance cameras without requiring any other type of device or module.

Genetec has developed a module, called AutoVu Plate Reader Cloud, that increases the performance of your software for automatic license plate recognition (Alpr) Autovu.

This module incorporates ALPR capabilities in IP video surveillance cameras, eliminating the need to specify an external drive that performs these functionalities. It provides an accessible solution that delivers the same precision as AutoVu's most specialized units, in situations where vehicles are moving at speeds of up to 25 km/h, such as monitoring parking areas or garage door opening operations.

AutoVu Plate Reader Cloud ALPR engine is hosted in the cloud, which makes it easy to install and maintain, and their updates will be applied automatically without the need for the customer to intervene or that the system has to be inactive. AutoVu Plate Reader Cloud connects to cameras managed by Genetec Security Center, unified platform that incorporates video surveillance, access control and ALPR.

The use of either system is triggered by detecting movement, when the lines are crossed or the hardware is powered, including ground loop and IR sensors. AutoVu Plate Reader Cloud detect vehicles and upload short-lived encrypted videos to cloud-based engine, where the image will be analyzed. The data will be sent back to the local Security Center system for comparison with vehicle lists and used to document entry/exit credentials or open gates, and trigger alerts.

With AutoVu Plate Reader Cloud software, customers will benefit from an extensive number of AutoVu ALPR features, will be fully unified with the Security Center and take advantage of the flexible list management system, an intuitive user interface and an advanced reporting engine for a complete ALPR experience.

Currently, Genetec's new ALPR module can be used with the cameras of the three manufacturers that have completed certification: Axis Communications, Panasonic and Sony. There are also others who are in the process of being certified.

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