Verkada License Plate Recognition User Guide
- June 4, 2024
- Verkada
Table of Contents
License Plate Recognition
User Guide
Overview
Verkada’s License Plate Recognition (LPR) solution provides organizations with intelligent software for real-time license plate monitoring and streamlining vehicle investigations.
Powered by Verkada’s industry-leading edge-based processing and computer vision technology, specially placed cameras are designed to capture license plate images and provide users with a readable, searchable list of license plate numbers. These license plate captures are linked to live or recorded video for complete context around vehicle events. Utilizing Verkada’s hybrid cloud approach, using LPR has minimal impact on bandwidth (<100 kbps), and all video, images, and license plate data are encrypted at rest and in transit.
To use LPR, no additional software licenses or hardware is needed. This guide will take you through the requirements and steps to ensure LPR delivers the best results.
License Plate Recognition
Solution Overview
Verkada’s LPR solution utilizes a dual-camera system powered by Verkada’s
Bullet Series. In this system, users have a dedicated camera for detecting
close-up views of license plates (LPR Camera) while an additional camera
records the entire vehicle and additional context (Context Camera).
LPR Camera
Verkada Telephoto Bullet Camera
CB51-TE (5MP) or CB61-TE (4K)
Context Camera
Verkada Wide Angle Bullet Camera
CB51-E (5MP) or CB61-E (4K)
Can I use my LPR camera for broader video security?
The LPR Camera is optimized to capture license plates and not for broader
surveillance purposes.
When designated as an LPR Camera, these cameras switch to an IR-only mode with
lower exposure and higher frame rate to ensure accurate license plate
detection even under challenging lighting conditions. Verkada’s People &
Vehicle Analytics capabilities are also disabled in LPR mode. The Context
Camera should be used for broader security applications.
Platform Overview
From Command, Verkada’s web-based management platform, users can access their LPR cameras and see real-time and historical footage of vehicles.
A
Accessing LPR From Command| E
Tracked Plates
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B
Context Camera Feed| F
CSV Export
C
Translated License Plate| G
Event Feed
D
License Plate Search|
Installing Your LPR Camera
Before installing your LPR Camera, there are a few considerations to keep in mind:
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LPR Cameras Monitor Single Lanes
For this reason, the LPR camera should be positioned to face a single lane of traffic, such entrance or drive-through. -
License Plates Should Be Within 60 feet (18 meters)
Verkada’s LPR solution provides the best results when vehicles are no more than 60 feet (18 meters) away from the LPR Camera. -
Proper Positioning Improves Accuracy
LPR Cameras should be positioned no more than 20° horizontally and 40° vertically from the location of the license plates.
Enabling LPR Mode
In order to use LPR on your Telephoto Bullet Camera, you will need to switch
the camera into LPR Mode. When enabling LPR Mode, the camera will go through a
firmware update, which may take up to five minutes.
To enable LPR Mode:
- Go to the designated LPR Camera’s page
- Click the “Info” tab
- Click on Settings
- Click on Device
- Toggle on LPR Mode
Setting Up Your LPR Camera
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1
Position Your LPR Camera
Cameras should be positioned facing a single lane
of traffic with a straight-on view of the vehicle.| 2
Focus and Zoom Your Camera
Using the built-in focus and optical zoom features, adjust the camera’s field
of view so that a passing vehicle takes up the majority of the frame and
license plates are in focus.
You may need to stage a vehicle in the area to ensure proper positioning and
focus.
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3
Select the License Plate Zone
Using the grid, highlight the area through which license plates are most
likely to pass. The highlighted area should be the large possible region that
doesn’t include adjacent lanes or road signs. In case the highlighted area
includes road signs, block out the road signs with the privacy regions
feature.| 4
Add Your Context Camera
Clicking the, select the Context Camera to associate with your LPR camera.
This will automatically associate context footage with live and historical
license plate events.
Common Use Cases
Verkada’s LPR solution is designed for detecting license plates in a single lane where vehicles are traveling at less than 20 MPH (32 KPH).
License Plate of Interest Alerts
Receive real-time alerts when a specific license plate is detected across any
of your locations. Send notifications to 3rd party applications through the
Verkada Webhooks API.
Parking Garages & Lots
Quickly investigate vehicles of interest by searching for all historical
appearances of a reported license plate.
Gatehouse/Entry Station
Monitor vehicle traffic for authorized vehicles while keeping entryways safe
and secure.
Drive Throughs
Capture a record of all license plates for vehicle count analytics and
business intelligence applications.
LPR Ordering Information
| P roduct Name | Days | SKU | Price (MSRP) |
|---|
Context Camera
CB51-E| 30
60
90
365| CB51-30E-HW
CB51-60E-HW
CB51-90E-HW
CB51-365E-HW| $1,399
$1,799
$2,199
$3,599
CB61-E| 30
60
90| CB61-30E-HW
CB61-60E-HW
CB61-90E-HW| $1,799
$2,699
$3,599
LPR Camera
CB51-TE| 30
60
90
365| CB51-30TE-HW
CB51-60TE-HW
CB51-90TE-HW
CB51-365TE-HW| $1,499
$1,899
$2,299
$3,699
CB61-TE| 30
60
90| CB61-30TE-HW
CB61-60TE-HW
CB61-90TE-HW| $1,899
$2,799
$3,699
Additional Questions?
Please contact your Verkada sales representative or
email sales@verkada.com.
About Verkada
Verkada is the leader in cloud-managed enterprise building security. By
building high-end hardware on an intuitive, cloud-based software platform,
modern enterprises are able to run safer, smarter buildings across all of
their locations.
Verkada’s enterprise security solution combines easy-to-install security
cameras and access control with intelligent, cloud-based software—all in a
scalable, user-friendly system. More than 7,800 organizations, including 40
Fortune 500 companies, use Verkada to protect people and assets, secure
facilities, and gain new insights that improve the efficiency of their
operations.
Verkada’s vision is to be the operating system that runs every building in the
world.
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References
- Verkada - Enterprise Security Camera System - No NVR or DVR Required
- Privacy Regions | Verkada Help Center
- Recording in Adaptive Quality