License Plate

Optical character recognition (OCR) systems that transform physical vehicle tags into searchable digital data for law enforcement and logistics.

Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) utilizes high-speed infrared cameras to capture vehicle tags in motion (even at 150 mph). The hardware isolates the plate, segments characters, and applies OCR algorithms to generate a text string. Modern units (such as the Rekor Scout) process these images in under 50 milliseconds. This technology manages 90 percent of electronic tolling and assists agencies like the NYPD in tracking stolen vehicles via real-time database hits. It is the backbone of modern traffic management and automated parking enforcement.

https://www.rekor.ai/technology/alpr