Configuring LPR in the Eagle Eye VMS (License Plate Recognition)

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This Application Note is intended for Eagle Eye Networks Cloud VMS administrators that would be responsible for configuring cameras and making significant VMS-related settings changes. Basic working knowledge of the VMS is recommended prior to making any changes to configuration settings. 

If you need additional details on the camera installation side of VSP and LPR, please make sure to review the Camera Installation Considerations for LPR/ANPR Application Note (AN033).

The Eagle Eye Cloud VMS allows for the use of License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology running on the Eagle Eye Bridge/CMVR device as a subscription service. This AI-based technology developed specifically by Eagle Eye Networks allows for any compatible model of camera to become a specialized LPR capable camera. The Eagle Eye VSP is a prerequisite for the use of LPR. Once enabled, capabilities include; logging, tracking, alerts, and searching for vehicles captured by this Analytic within the VSP Dashboard. 

The Eagle Eye License Plate Recognition System (LPR) is an AI-powered, cloud-managed, highly accurate license plate recognition technology that works with any surveillance camera in all kinds of challenging conditions – increasing business security and efficiency while lowering costs.

LPR (or ANPR) stands for License Plate Recognition (or Automatic Number Plate Recognition) and is a video analytics solution that enables the reading of vehicle license plate information from the associated video data.

Historically, an LPR system was primarily associated with traffic management systems and tended to be very expensive. Today, AI-based video analytics solutions enable LPR with high accuracy while also keeping the hardware costs low and even allowing for the use of existing, non LPR-specialized cameras.

There are many industries, market segments, and applications of LPR. Parking automation, access control, data analytics, and more are required by HOAs, car dealerships, property management companies, commercial real estate, and traditional parking companies.