1. Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) -Chris Denyer 3/12/08

2. What is PlateScan:  PlateScan is a video/computer system designed to process vehicle license plates  Real time cross-checked for any related warrants or info (local, regional, statewide, or national) auto theft felony warrants BOLOs parking violations Amber Alerts NCIC downloads etc.

3. How does PlateScan work?

4. Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR)

5. Valuable Applications  Highway Patrol  Local Police  Government  Public safety  Border crossings  Checkpoints

6. Limitations of PlateScan  Not widely used as of yet Many primary users are in the UK  Price ($18000-$19000)  Processing time