Automated license plate recognition system using computer vision

Abstract

This paper discusses about License plate recognition using digital processing of images, where the image of a vehicle is taken and the number plate is then recognized by various layers of digital image processing. The number plate is then allowed to undergo optical character recognition (OCR), this extracts the data and then compares it with a database containing the details of the vehicle. This allows the user to identify the type of vehicle and the identity of the person who is driving the vehicle. It will denote the user about the registration of the vehicle by comparing it with the database of the registered vehicle in the area. The device will consist of a camera which will take the real time footage of the vehicles and a snap from the video of the vehicle is used to recognize the number plate. The processor will process the images and will display the number of the vehicle and the owner of the vehicle in the display, this is achieved by comparing the number of the vehicle with the previously fed data from the database. This device will provide an efficient way for automating a parking system where there will be no need for a human to interfere with the checking of the vehicle and providing passes for the vehicle.