Automarshal

Automarshal ANPR software provides number plate recognition on both vehicles and their trailers, as well as automatic recognition and admission of special vehicles, including those of police, ambulance and fire brigade. It is a reliable and affordable system that combines high recognition accuracy, flexible configuration and easy integration with existing infrastructures. It helps to optimize access control processes, improve site security and reduce vehicle management costs.

Installed on a Windows or Linux PC, Automarshal ANPR software receives video streams from Ethernet-connected IP-cameras, and then detects and recognizes vehicle license plates in the received images. The results of license plate recognition are stored to a database together with all the associated data (date, time, direction of travel, image of the vehicle, camera name, etc.). For access control applications the software matches the plate number against database records, grants or denies access based on this data, and gives commands to external devices — barriers, gates, traffic lights.

Automarshal software is available in two modifications: for vehicle speeds up to 30 km/h and up to 270 km/h. Licensing is performed based on the number of purchased recognition channels – video cameras connected to one PC.

Automarshal can operate stand alone, however it can also be easily integrated in video surveillance and complete security systems to add license plate recognition to the existing functionality. The Automarshal software product line also includes a specialized version of Automarshal.Gate software and Automarshal.SDK development kit and Automarshal.SDK Service API.

Basic system functionality allows:

• Recognizing vehicle registration plates
• Creating, customizing and loading third-party access lists
• Creating vehicle guest passes
• Generating reports and statistics by specified parameters
• Customizing automatic distribution of reports
• Setting up tariffication of parked cars: taking into account parking time and calculating the cost of parking
• Sending notifications about specified events to users via SMS and Telegram(e.g. entry, excessive parking time, etc.).
• Exporting vehicle data to external systems (logistics platforms, car parks, warehouses, etc.) via HTTP requests.
• Exchanging data with video surveillance systems, ACS, security systems, residential complexes applications and other third-party solutions.
• Fully automating entry/exit processes and interaction with various IT systems at the facility
• Keeping video surveillance with saving images of vehicles
• Maintaining a database of detected vehicles with the ability to view, search and edit recognition results
• Setting up automatic system response in case the license plate number matches the records in the lists (according to specified scenarios).
• Distinguishing access rights for different categories of users

Additional functionality (paid):

• Interaction with external devices (barriers, traffic lights, sensors, etc.) - control of barriers, traffic lights and other devices via relay outputs, as well as receiving data on the status of devices (IR barriers, magnetic sensors).
• Automarshal.Web-client - access to Automarshal system from any device via browser (computer, tablet, smartphone).
• Automarshal-Client - access to the recognition system database from an additional computer: log viewing, vehicle pass management, report generation and printing. Video viewing is supported if you have a video surveillance channel license (Video1) for each camera.
• Special vehicle detection - priority access for emergency services, allowing special vehicles to enter the territory quickly and without delay.
• Speed measuring - determining the speed of vehicles by software and synchronizing this data with the recognized number plates.
• Expanding the list of supported countries - adding recognition of license plates from additional countries
• LED panel control - display of information (e.g. number plate or messages) on LED screens when vehicles enter/exit the vehicle.
• Front and rear plate - combining the vehicle number with the trailer number into a single log entry. Front and rear plate matching is checked when the vehicle enters and exits.
• Access cards - providing access by proximity card via the Automarshal system. Integration with readers supporting Wiegand-26 protocol.
• Video surveillance channel as part of the Automarshal system (with the possibility of video viewing, but without recognition function) - connection of additional cameras without recognition function, it is possible to record a still image at the moment of passage for cargo control or monitoring of the general situation.

Automarshal website: automarshal.net

On-line demonstration of the Web-client can be viewed here.

Automarshal is a software system based on license plate recognition technology for automating access control, access control and vehicle accounting. The solution has been successfully used since 2005, during which time more than 6000 licenses have been sold.

The software product is characterized by a wide range of functionality, adapts to the specifics of different objects and tasks, and is easily configurable for different operating scenarios and business logic - from industrial enterprises to residential complexes and urban infrastructure. Among the key advantages:

Quick start. Intuitive interface does not require a user to have programming and administration skills. The installation and initial configuration of Automarshal usually do not exceed 30 minutes.

Simultaneous recognition of all license plates in a shot. Automarshal analyzes movement trajectory of each vehicle in the camera’s field of view, which ensures simultaneous recognition of all license plates in a shot and allows making individual entries about each of them in the recognition log.

Flexible adjustment of recognition parameters. In Automarshal, you can block repeated recognition of the same vehicle, ignore stationary vehicles, recognize license plates of vehicles moving in a certain direction, etc.

Multi-country number plate recognition. The list of supported countries is constantly expanding (actual list is available on automarshal.net). Recognition of single- and dual line license plates, common, inverse and special license plate types is supported.

Unlimited number of vehicle access lists. You can create any number of vehicle access lists with individual settings: validity period, day of the week, time of day, number of passages, and number of available parking spaces.

Statistics, notifications and reports. A user can receive summary data about the number of entries/exits for any period, view passages of a specific vehicle, evaluate traffic intensity by time of day, etc. It is possible to send e-mail, SMS, and Telegram notifications about passage of a specific vehicle or vehicles from a specific list.

Centralized control. The ability to connect several input and output modules allows operating the system at facilities with many geographically dispersed entrances/exits and simultaneously controlling many devices from a single control center. Centralized control enables saving on control points equipment (hardware and software) and labor costs. 

Scalability. The data on vehicle passage can be stored in the local database and transferred to the central database, which is used to store the information from all systems installed at the facility. The use of data replication mechanism allows simultaneous storage of data both in local databases and in the central database.

Secure storage of data. Due to an industrial DBMS (MS SQL Server), Automarshal ensures safe data storage and high speed access to stored data.

Remote access. The web-client allows working with the program remotely via a web browser or from any mobile device. The users of the system can issue vehicle passes remotely. The gate arm can be opened remotely via a phone call to a GSM-module.

Integration with third party systems. Automarshal software is easily integrated with access control systems, video surveillance systems, automated parking systems, etc.. Free of charge technical support is provided at the integration stage.