The launch of 4sight’s Veracity V2 will include – as world-firsts – new high-definition (HD) features for licence plate colour and country recognition to enable highly accurate monitoring and management of real-time data in scenarios ranging from counter terrorism and international law enforcement to commercial parking and private security.

The new features have been designed to overcome limitations in existing ANPR systems by maximising the amount of high-quality data captured at the point of reading the licence plate. The ability to gather more real-time information and correlate it with relevant registration data will significantly improve the effectiveness of any ANPR application. It will also be of benefit in situations where there is a need to identify or track down suspect vehicles based only on limited information from witness statements.

Building on Veracity’s ease-of-install, best-in-class accuracy and multi-lane operation, notable new features in Veracity V2 include vehicle colour; licence plate colour; country of registration; identity of the state, region or province where the vehicle is registered; and direction of travel – whether the vehicle is moving towards or away from the camera or is stationary. In different countries, different coloured plates can denote different classifications of vehicles and uses, for example, taxis, military, police, hire car, heavy goods vehicle and diplomatic transport.

Commenting, Marcus Boden, Business Development Director at 4sight Imaging said: “High-definition imaging software and camera equipment have developed dramatically in recent years. By exploiting the latest technology advances, Veracity V2’s rich functionality and user-friendly features will make it far easier and more affordable for organisations to drive additional value from vehicle data. This in turn will make it easier for them to use vehicle identification intelligence to overcome challenges in everything from policing to parking.” He continued: “Whether it’s to minimise risks to public safety in the face of rising security threats or to run commercial vehicle management processes more efficiently, Veracity V2 offers the better user experience, measurable savings and multiple operational benefits required to set a new gold standard in ANPR performance.”

4sight has applied years of leading-edge imaging science expertise, experience and research to develop its Veracity ANPR software engine. Patented plug-and-play technology eliminates common ANPR challenges, complexity and need for ongoing maintenance. Utilising next generation IP cameras, solid state lighting, optics and advanced image analysis, Veracity V2 delivers world-class accuracy over a wide range of operating conditions to enhance security and surveillance, drive operational efficiencies and improve profitability.

Dynamically adaptive self-learning software is built on statistical modelling to ensure extremely high accuracy and reliability – no matter how variable and demanding the environment, lighting and weather conditions. An open systems approach ensures multi-vendor compatibility with commercial off-the-shelf components, including the most advanced surveillance cameras and computing architectures.