Businesses, law enforcement, the private sector, and the rapidly developing field of surveillance technology are always looking for innovative methods to improve the efficiency and accuracy of security monitoring.
Introducing Videoloft, the industry-leading cloud-based video surveillance platform, which has recently partnered with Plate Recognizer. Through this partnership, customers will be able to easily incorporate cutting-edge ALPR capabilities into their current surveillance systems, marking a substantial advancement in the field of vehicle monitoring and security.
Videoloft’s Cloud-Based Platform
With its cloud-based video management system (VMS) hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS), Videoloft distinguishes itself as a forerunner in the field of video surveillance. The flexibility and scalability of the platform, which serves both small and large companies, are its main advantages. It gives customers access to a safe cloud environment where they may record, monitor, and review video from several cameras. Videoloft offers users infinite storage capacity through the use of cloud storage, guaranteeing that video data is kept for as long as needed without having to worry about local hardware constraints.
Video Loft demo feed. Source: Videoloft
One of Videoloft’s standout features is its ability to integrate with non-specialist surveillance cameras. This makes the platform accessible to a wide range of users, regardless of their camera technology. This flexibility ensures that existing systems can be easily upgraded without the need for expensive new hardware. The system also leverages its own advanced AI to identify critical events, such as vehicle movement, and determine the optimal video frame for further analysis.
However, Videoloft did not end there. It elevated the platform’s vehicle tracking capabilities to a whole new level by partnering with Plate Recognizer.
Introducing Plate Recognizer’s ALPR Technology
Plate Recognizer brings a powerful Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system to the table, enabling the detection and identification of vehicle license plates across more than 90 countries.
Car on the road with Plate Recognizer plates. Source: Canva
In addition to capturing and analyzing license plates, Plate Recognizer can record important vehicle details like make, model, and color, giving users comprehensive information about the vehicles passing through their monitored areas. This capability sets it apart from other ALPR solutions.
Traditionally, ALPR technology was primarily associated with law enforcement. Police officers have long used ALPR systems in patrol cars and on stationary cameras to scan license plates for vehicles of interest. Today, the use of this technology has now expanded into public works and the private sector, from securing parking lots to enabling seamless access control for gated communities and commercial properties. Plate Recognizer’s ALPR system can be deployed in both scenarios, allowing for a versatile range of use cases.
One such use case is ParkPow, a tool designed to automate parking operations, track vehicle visits, and streamline data integration with various external systems, making it a flexible and efficient parking management solution. With the integration of Plate Recognizer’s ALPR system, ParkPow provides businesses with a robust way to monitor vehicle activity and optimize parking management, whether for commercial properties, gated communities, or public facilities.
Plate Recognizer’s strong artificial intelligence (AI) technology is what attracts Videoloft the most; as more and more data are fed into the system, it gets better and better at interpreting and processing images, even in difficult situations like inclement weather, dim lighting, and uneven viewing angles. This kind of AI-driven improvement is essential to sustaining the high degree of accuracy that modern security professionals require. When combined with ParkPow, these AI advancements allow parking management systems to maintain high levels of precision and efficiency, ensuring reliable operation across diverse conditions.
Seamless Integration for Enhanced Vehicle Monitoring
Security CCTV Camera. Source: Canva
The collaboration between Videoloft and Plate Recognizer integrates this advanced ALPR technology directly into Videoloft’s cloud-based surveillance system. This seamless integration means that users can now monitor and track vehicle activity with unprecedented precision.
Whether monitoring entry and exit points at a facility or ensuring traffic flow in parking lots, Videoloft’s system can automatically recognize license plates and link them to specific video footage for easy retrieval.
Users can get comprehensive data on vehicle movements, create time-based summaries, and retrieve video evidence for additional review—all of which go beyond simply reading a license plate. In addition to seeing relevant videos and generating thorough reports across various time periods and cameras, users can search by license plate.
One of the key benefits of this collaboration is that Videoloft customers can now add ALPR capabilities to their existing surveillance setups without needing to invest in specialist LPR (License Plate Recognition) cameras. Plate Recognizer’s software works with a wide range of security cameras, making the system highly accessible to businesses and organizations of all sizes. Whether using non-LPR cameras or specialized ALPR cameras, the integration is smooth and effortless, providing high-accuracy results at a fraction of the cost of traditional systems.
The Operation of the Technology
Utilizing AI to maximize performance is the fundamental component of the Videoloft-Plate Recognizer combination. The AI system used by Videoloft initially recognizes whether a car is in a video clip. After detection, the system chooses the best frame from the video and submits it to the ALPR engine of Plate Recognizer for analysis. By combining the AI technology of both businesses, just the most pertinent data is handled, cutting expenses and increasing productivity.
Even in difficult circumstances, Videoloft’s platform can reliably scan and interpret license plates by utilizing Plate Recognizer’s Optical Character Recognition (OCR) capabilities. This is particularly crucial for real-world applications, where challenging conditions like inclement weather, dim lighting, and rapidly moving automobiles can make data collection more difficult. The combined artificial intelligence
Use Cases for ALPR: Going Beyond Law Enforcement Uses
Cars parked in a parking lot. Source: Canva
Although ALPR technology was initially used by law enforcement, it has since spread to many other sectors of the economy. With the integration of Plate Recognizer by Videoloft, businesses and organizations in the public and commercial sectors have new opportunities.
Parking management systems, for example, can automatically open gates and recognize vehicles that have been pre-registered, thus automating vehicle entry and exit. Time is saved, expenses are decreased, and human error is decreased. Automatic access control can improve security and streamline operations at airports, toll roads, and protected institutions.
Furthermore, private enterprises including drive-thru restaurants, campgrounds, and vehicle washes are exploring how ALPR technology can boost sales and enhance customer experiences. Businesses can personalize client interactions and provide contactless payment solutions by integrating license plate data with point-of-sale (POS) systems. This can accelerate and improve operational efficiency.
ALPR systems are also used by public works departments to keep an eye on traffic infractions, graffiti, and unlawful dumping. Cities can reduce the workload of local law enforcement and guarantee the safety of public places by tracking criminals and imposing fines through integration with already installed video cameras.
Why Choose Videoloft and Plate Recognizer?
The cutting-edge ALPR technology of Plate Recognizer coupled with the cloud-based video surveillance platform of Videoloft provides an unrivaled vehicle monitoring solution. With Plate Recognizer’s AI-powered license plate identification and Videoloft’s limitless cloud storage for video footage, consumers have access to an incredibly accurate, scalable, and efficient system.
Together, these two businesses have produced a system that is not only strong but also reasonably priced and usable by a variety of users. The partnership between Videoloft and Plate Recognizer is made to satisfy your demands, whether you are a small business owner, police enforcement officer, or parking management organization. It provides state-of-the-art car monitoring capabilities without requiring costly hardware updates.
Close up of the back of a car with Videoloft and Plate Recognizer Logos.
Conclusion
The collaboration between Plate Recognizer and Videoloft represents a big advancement in cloud-based car tracking. Through the incorporation of cutting-edge ALPR technology into Videoloft’s existing comprehensive video surveillance platform, the two businesses have produced a solution that boosts productivity, increases security, and offers insightful data to users in a variety of industries. The goal of this partnership is to redefine car surveillance in the digital era, not only read license plates.