Several software modules work in tandem with at least one CCTV camera to capture and store snapshot images of vehicle number plates that can then be analysed and stored to a database for later interrogation.
The RoboPlate STANDARD version has the added benefit over the LITE version of a 'Group Membership' feature, this is ideal for larger businesses. Time and date ranges can be added to these groups to control access during different periods such as shift workers or to control access by temporary staff or contractors.
Quick and Easy Setup
RoboPlate software provides the user with everything they need to get up and running with ANPR. Simply set up a suitable CCTV camera to capture your number plate on your new or existing DVR/NVR, enter the required connection information in the RoboPlate software and you'll be capturing a list of number plates in minutes.
Plates added to Database for Later Searching
As use of RoboPlate continues, the database of number plates builds up. As each plate result is stored with a date and time stamp too, it can be interrogated to find any emerging patterns of behaviour such as a suspect vehicle in the car park late at night.
White List Comparison to Trigger Actions
RoboPlate LITE and STANDARD both have the ability to log the plates recognised by a camera and compare them against a white list for a subsequent action to follow. For example a fleet vehicle registration match to a white list might trigger a relay to open a security barrier to an unloading bay.
Group Membership to Manage Vehicle Access
STANDARD has the added benefit over the LITE version of a "Group Membership" feature, this is ideal for larger businesses. With Group membership you are able to limit the trigger action to within a predetermined schedule. For example you might trigger your car park gate to allow access to staff Mon-Fri 8am to 8pm, whilst Managers can access 8am-8pm including weekends but a security patrol vehicle might have access 24/7 without interruption.
Manage Vehicle Access then Trigger Actions
A date range field can also be added to this membership to control access during holiday periods or to control access by temporary staff or contractors. Groups on a single site might include:
Key Holders Night - Everyday 8pm-8am triggers an Action Group to open main entrance gate, switch on a photocell controlled courtesy light then email a monitoring centre.
Key Holders Day - Everyday 24/7 triggers an Action Group to open main entrance gate, switch on a photocell controlled courtesy light then nothing.
Security Patrol - Everyday 24/7 triggers an Action Group to open main entrance gate, switch on a photocell controlled courtesy light then email the Operations Manager so they are aware the patrol has taken place.
Management - Everyday 8am-8pm triggers an Action Group to open main entrance gate, switch on a photocell controlled courtesy light then nothing.
Staff - Monday-Friday between 8am and 6pm all year round triggers an Action Group to open the main gate entrance.
Approved Contractors - Monday-Friday between 8am and 10pm all year round triggers an Action Group to open the main gate entrance then plays a delayed message asking them to report to reception.
Seasonal Staff - Monday-Friday between 8am and 6pm from 1st to 24th December only triggers an Action Group to open the main gate entrance.
Customer - Monday-Friday between 8am and 6pm all year round triggers an Action Group to open the main gate entrance then plays a delayed message asking them to proceed to visitors parking area and report to reception.
Network Control over Vehicle & Access Control Equipment with LAN Relay Module
RoboPlate LITE and Standard are easy to integrate into a network using the add-on LAN Relay module to give control over network security devices such as Access Control equipment like the ZAP range. For example a match with a vehicle white list of a staff number plate could provide double verification of who they are before they try and access the building.
A handy delay feature of up to 99 seconds is useful if you are capturing a vehicle prior to it reaching a barrier or gate so you can delay its opening.
Low Cost Bolt-On Modules for Added Functionality
Both RoboPlate LITE and Standard include 3 modules:
Capture - where it captures the image, deciphers and logs the vehicle licence plate
Configure - where subsequent actions can be set up such as Pop-Ups and Email sending and more meaningful data can be added to the plate record.
Search - where the operator can search for occurrences of a plate (in part or full) to filter when and where it has been detected.
Additional modules are available to allow extra PC users to interrogate the results captured by the main program; these include both Configure and Search functions. An example might be where the main RoboPlate copy is run by the IT department but extra modules are run by the HR department to monitor staff attendance.
FTP for Cloud Data Storage (Add-On Module)
This handy add-on module is great for multisite operations where you may wish a central office to manage the results database of various sites across the country for example managing a logistics operation with multiple depots.