ANPR Project - Revision history

NPTracker: /* Hardware required */

2022-11-14T04:35:57Z

Hardware required

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	We do not provide hardware - this is to cut costs on the project as we do not keep stock - however, there are many suppliers that provide the hardware needed to create a functional ANPR setup see [[Pi Suppliers]].		We do not provide hardware - this is to cut costs on the project as we do not keep stock - however, there are many suppliers that provide the hardware needed to create a functional ANPR setup see [[Pi Suppliers]].
	Equipment needed:<br>		Equipment needed:<br>
	* [[Raspberry Pi ~~2 or 3~~]]		* [[Raspberry Pi]]
	* [[Raspberry Pi Camera]]		* [[Raspberry Pi Camera]]
	* [[Power Supply]]		* [[Power Supply]]

NPTracker: /* Hardware required */

2022-11-14T04:35:31Z

Hardware required

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	We do not provide hardware - this is to cut costs on the project as we do not keep stock - however, there are many suppliers that provide the hardware needed to create a functional ANPR setup see [[Pi Suppliers]].		We do not provide hardware - this is to cut costs on the project as we do not keep stock - however, there are many suppliers that provide the hardware needed to create a functional ANPR setup see [[Pi Suppliers]].
	Equipment needed:<br>		Equipment needed:<br>
	* [[Raspberry Pi 2/3]]		* [[Raspberry Pi 2 or 3]]
	* [[Raspberry Pi Camera]]		* [[Raspberry Pi Camera]]
	* [[Power Supply]]		* [[Power Supply]]

NPTracker: /* Hardware required */

2022-11-14T04:35:05Z

Hardware required

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	We do not provide hardware - this is to cut costs on the project as we do not keep stock - however, there are many suppliers that provide the hardware needed to create a functional ANPR setup see [[Pi Suppliers]].		We do not provide hardware - this is to cut costs on the project as we do not keep stock - however, there are many suppliers that provide the hardware needed to create a functional ANPR setup see [[Pi Suppliers]].
	Equipment needed:<br>		Equipment needed:<br>
	* [[Raspberry Pi]]		* [[Raspberry Pi 2/3]]
	* [[Raspberry Pi Camera]]		* [[Raspberry Pi Camera]]
	* [[Power Supply]]		* [[Power Supply]]

NPTracker: /* Hardware required */

2021-01-15T08:13:22Z

Hardware required

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	* Monitor or TV with HDMI inputs		* Monitor or TV with HDMI inputs
	* USB Keyboard & Mouse.		* USB Keyboard & Mouse.
	The project was only tested on a Raspberry Pi 3 and other hardware may not work.		The project was only tested on a Raspberry Pi 3 and other hardware '''may''' not work.

	===Software Required===		===Software Required===

NPTracker: /* Hardware required */

2021-01-15T08:12:58Z

Hardware required

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	* Monitor or TV with HDMI inputs		* Monitor or TV with HDMI inputs
	* USB Keyboard & Mouse.		* USB Keyboard & Mouse.
			The project was only tested on a Raspberry Pi 3 and other hardware may not work.

	===Software Required===		===Software Required===
	* Download the [http://www.npscloud.co.za/downloads/NPS-ANPR/NPS-ANPR.tar.gz ANPR-Software bundle] to your local hard disk.		* Download the [http://www.npscloud.co.za/downloads/NPS-ANPR/NPS-ANPR.tar.gz ANPR-Software bundle] to your local hard disk.

NPTracker: /* Cost */

2020-08-03T16:00:41Z

Cost

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	The project uses a low-cost processor called a [[Raspberry Pi]] and its peripherals to provide the ANPR functionality.<br>		The project uses a low-cost processor called a [[Raspberry Pi]] and its peripherals to provide the ANPR functionality.<br>
	The initial hardware can be bought for less than R2000 - see [[Pi Suppliers]]<br>		The initial hardware can be bought for less than R2000 - see [[Pi Suppliers]]<br>
	We do '''NOT''' ask a service fee per device or lane our business model is based on [[tokens]] each successful plate detection cost one token (approx 5c to <1c depending on package selection) iaw if you not using it you don't pay for it.		We do '''NOT''' ask a service fee per device or lane, our business model is based on [[tokens]] each successful plate detection cost one token (approx 5c to <1c depending on package selection) iaw if you not using it you don't pay for it.

NPTracker at 15:18, 3 August 2020

2020-08-03T15:18:50Z

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			[[File:NPS-ANPR Flow.png\|800px\|thumb\|center\|NPS-ANPR flow]]<br>
	'''Automatic number-plate recognition''' (ANPR) and are used intercahangable with the term '''Licence Plate Recognition''' (LPR) is becoming more and more commonplace.<br>		'''Automatic number-plate recognition''' (ANPR) and are used intercahangable with the term '''Licence Plate Recognition''' (LPR) is becoming more and more commonplace.<br>
	Once the exclusive realm of the police, the technology used to accurately read vehicle numberplates can now be found at supermarket and security estates entrances.<br>		Once the exclusive realm of the police, the technology used to accurately read vehicle numberplates can now be found at supermarket and security estates entrances.<br>

NPTracker: /* Getting Started */

2020-08-02T20:12:49Z

Getting Started

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	* [[Programming the SD Card]]		* [[Programming the SD Card]]
	* [[First-time setup]]		* [[First-time setup]]
	* [[Setup internet connection for NPS-ANPR]]		* [[WiFi connection to the internet\|Setup internet connection for NPS-ANPR]]
	* [[Setup and link to your NPS-CLOUD account]]		* [[Setup and link to your NPS-CLOUD account]]
	* [[Fine-tuning NPS-ANPR installation]]		* [[Fine-tuning NPS-ANPR installation]]

NPTracker: /* Cost */

2020-08-01T17:17:05Z

Cost

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	The project uses a low-cost processor called a [[Raspberry Pi]] and its peripherals to provide the ANPR functionality.<br>		The project uses a low-cost processor called a [[Raspberry Pi]] and its peripherals to provide the ANPR functionality.<br>
	The initial hardware can be bought for less than R2000 - see [[Pi Suppliers]]<br>		The initial hardware can be bought for less than R2000 - see [[Pi Suppliers]]<br>
	We do '''NOT''' ask a service fee per device or lane our business model is based on [[tokens]] each successful plate detection cost one token (approx 5c to <1c depending on package selection) iaw if you not using it you ~~done~~ pay for it.		We do '''NOT''' ask a service fee per device or lane our business model is based on [[tokens]] each successful plate detection cost one token (approx 5c to <1c depending on package selection) iaw if you not using it you don't pay for it.

NPTracker at 17:16, 1 August 2020

2020-08-01T17:16:44Z

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	'''Automatic number-plate recognition''' (ANPR) and are used intercahangable with the term '''Licence Plate Recognition''' (LPR) is becoming more and more commonplace.<br>		'''Automatic number-plate recognition''' (ANPR) and are used intercahangable with the term '''Licence Plate Recognition''' (LPR) is becoming more and more commonplace.<br>
	Once the exclusive realm of the police, the technology used to accurately read vehicle numberplates can now be found at supermarket and security estates entrances.<br>		Once the exclusive realm of the police, the technology used to accurately read vehicle numberplates can now be found at supermarket and security estates entrances.<br>
	It wasn’t long ago that ANPR technology was extremely expensive to purchase and implement. Now, even the [[Raspberry Pi]] has the ability to read numberplates with high accuracy using the [[Raspberry Pi Camera\|~~NPS-ANPRPi~~ Camera Module]] and open-source software.<br>		It wasn’t long ago that ANPR technology was extremely expensive to purchase and implement. Now, even the [[Raspberry Pi]] has the ability to read numberplates with high accuracy using the [[Raspberry Pi Camera\|Pi Camera Module]] and open-source software.<br>
	The NPS-ANPR is an open-source LRP system developed to aid in the fight against crime in South Africa.<br>		The NPS-ANPR is an open-source LRP system developed to aid in the fight against crime in South Africa.<br>
	The NPS-ANPR is a small camera and processor that analyse images captured by the camera and detect vehicle registration numbers, if a vehicle registration number is detected the processor will contact the NPS-CLOUD servers and submit the plate for further analysis and if needed notifications.<br>		The NPS-ANPR is a small camera and processor that analyse images captured by the camera and detect vehicle registration numbers, if a vehicle registration number is detected the processor will contact the NPS-CLOUD servers and submit the plate for further analysis and if needed notifications.<br>