Data911’s LPR technology is integrated with their Mobile Digital Video software. Officers that use this low-cost LPR technology software don’t need a separate, dedicated computer. The software can be installed on the same computer as their other in-vehicle applications. A car equipped with Data911’s LPR can read over 1,000 plates per hour. Plates can be compared against databases at a rate of 150,000 per second while also leaving enough CPU available for other tasks such as video processing and CAD. Any hits will alert the officer and automatically trigger the Mobile Digital Video to start recording. Data911—510/865-9100 www.data911.com
The new Tactical Operations Center (TOC) Plus from ELSAG is a software system that’s used in conjunction with ELSAG's ALPR product. TOC Plus broadcasts ALPR alarms to dispatch and other patrol units in real-time so they can respond to aid immediately. Alarm information includes the time and location of the ALPR read, the suspect plate number and vehicle make and model, if known. It works automatically and can filter alarms by type and broadcast destination, saving critical time. TOC Plus increases the likelihood of quickly apprehending offenders identified by the ALPR system, and also increases officer safety. ELSAG—877/773-5724 www.elsag.com
The P392 Spikelet is the latest LPR technology from PIPS. The product provides resolution and processing capability in a smaller, lighter package. It’s power efficient: The Spikelet is capable of operating as a self-contained solar powered unit. The unit uses a monochrome camera, with a color camera option, and a filter/flash feature for suppression of headlights and sunlight. It provides real-time video triggering for plate detection and has the ability to read multiple plates within a single field of view. The Spikelet has an internal modem capability or can be outfitted to use WiFi and GPS. Federal Signal/PIPS—865/392-5540 www.pipstechnology.com
Genetec’s new AutoVu SharpX is the world’s smallest high-resolution LPR camera specifically designed for law enforcement. It’s small enough to mount covertly inside your vehicle’s grill or discretely underneath your vehicle’s light bar. The product has a high read rate: A fully equipped vehicle can capture up to 5,000 license plates per minute—day or night. It also allows you to read plates up to speeds of 160 MPH (258 km/h) and across three lanes of traffic. With AutoVu SharpX’s LPR technology, officers can obtain accurate plate reads in bad weather, at poor angles and at high speeds.
Genetec—866/684-8006 www.genetec.com
L-3 Mobile-Vision Inc.’s AlertVU ALPR system automatically reads plates by collecting multiple plate image streams from infrared cameras, front-facing color cameras and/or low-profile, side-facing cameras. The processing system runs in the background of existing in-vehicle computers and instantly alerts officers when offenders are identified after searching databases for stolen cars, BOLOs, Amber Alerts, etc. Plates are saved to a database automatically and wirelessly, and can be stored, aggregated, searched and analyzed for trends and patterns, as well as shared with agencies locally, regionally and nationally.
L-3 Mobile-Vision Inc.—800/336-8475 www.l-3com.com