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License Plate Recognition Technology


AEL Category: 04. Information Technology

AEL Title: Display, Video

AEL Number: 04MD-03-DISP

SAVER Project: License Plate Recognition Technology

License plate recognition technology provides the ability to capture an image of a license plate code, convert the code into readable text, and compare it to a registration database for identification. This technology allows responders to reduce the timeframe needed to research and identify vehicles.

Please contact NUSTL@hq.dhs.gov regarding access to the following additional document: License Plate Recognition Application Note.

Find this project in the FEMA Authorized Equipment List and InterAgency Board Interactive Standardized Equipment List.

Attachment Ext. Size Date
License Plate Recognition Technology Highlight (March 2007) PDF 379.19 KB
License Plate Recognition TechNote (October 2007) PDF 1.20 MB
Last Updated: 01/31/2023
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