16.7.2.5 License Plate Recognition, Extraction, Analysis

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License Plate Recognition. OCR. A big business for access control, detecting stolen vehicles, parking monitoring, etc.

Automatic License Plate Recognition,
2008.
WWW Version. Vendor, License Plate Recognition. Includes general pointers to hardware and software, plus software toolkit.

License Plate Recognition System,
Optasia. License plate recongintion systems.
WWW Version. Vendor, License Plate Recognition.

Zamir Recognition Systems Ltd.,
2006. License Plate Recognition System
HTML Version. Vendor, License Plate Recognition. License plate recongintion systems.

Appian Technology Plc,
1994. Talon License Plate system.
WWW Version. Vendor, License Plate Recognition. License plate recongintion systems.

Autovu Inc.,
1997.
WWW Version. Vendor, License Plate Recognition. License plate recongintion systems. See also Gentec.

PIPS Technology,
2001.
WWW Version. Vendor, License Plate Recognition. Infrared license plate recongintion systems. Part of Federal Signal

Gonzalez, R.C.[Rafael C.], Herrera, J.A.[Juan A.],
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Cui, Y.T.[Yun-Tao], Huang, Q.[Qian],
Extracting Characters of License Plates from Video Sequences,
MVA(10), No. 5-6, April 1998, pp. 308-320.
HTML Version. 9805
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Earlier:
Character Extraction of License Plates from Video,
CVPR97(502-507).
IEEE Abstract. IEEE Top Reference.
WWW Version. 9704
BibRef
Earlier:
Automatic License Extraction from Moving Vehicles,
ICIP97(III: 126-129).
IEEE DOI Link Siemens BibRef

Auty, G.W.[Glen William], Corke, P.I.[Peter Ian], Dunn, P.A.[Paul Alexander], MacIntyre, I.B.[Ian Barry], Mills, D.C.[Dennis Charles], Simons, B.F.[Benjamin Francis], Jensen, M.J.[Murray John], Knight, R.L.[Rodney Lavis], Pierce, D.S.[David Stuart], Balakumar, P.[Ponnampalam],
Vehicle monitoring system,
US_Patent5,809,161, Sep 15, 1998
WWW Version. Lots of pieces. Some image analysis. BibRef 9809

Auty, G.W., Corke, P.I., Dunn, P.A., Jensen, M.J., Macintyre, I.B., Mills, D.C., Nguyen, H., and Simons, B.F.,
An Image Acquisition System for Traffic Monitoring Applications,
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Kielland, P.J.[Peter J.],
Parking regulation enforcement system,
US_Patent6,081,206, Jun 27, 2000
WWW Version. Recognize license plate numbers and store. BibRef 0006

Chang, S.L.[Shyang-Lih], Chen, L.S.[Li-Shien], Chung, Y.C.[Yun-Chung], Chen, S.W.[Sei-Wan],
Automatic license plate recognition,
ITS(5), No. 1, March 2004, pp. 42-53.
IEEE Abstract. IEEE Top Reference. 0501
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Amit, Y., Geman, D., Fan, X.D.[Xiao-Dong],
A Coarse-to-Fine Strategy for Multiclass Shape Detection,
PAMI(26), No. 12, December 2004, pp. 1606-1621.
IEEE Abstract. IEEE Top Reference. 0411
By parts. Recognize and localize an instance from other shapes. Local indexing. Apply to license plates. BibRef

Broumandnia, A., Fathi, M.,
Application of Pattern Recognition for Farsi License Plate Recognition,
GVIP(05), No. V2, January 2005, pp. 25-31
HTML Version. BibRef 0501

Zheng, D.[Danian], Zhao, Y.[Yannan], Wang, J.X.[Jia-Xin],
An efficient method of license plate location,
PRL(26), No. 15, November 2005, pp. 2431-2438.
WWW Version. 0510
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Shapiro, V.[Vladimir], Gluhchev, G.[Georgi], Dimov, D.[Dimo],
Towards a Multinational Car License Plate Recognition System,
MVA(17), No. 3, August 2006, pp. 173-183.
Springer DOI Link 0606
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Shapiro, V., Gluhchev, G.,
Multinational License Plate Recognition System: Segmentation and Classification,
ICPR04(IV: 352-355).
IEEE DOI Link 0409
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Anagnostopoulos, C.N.E., Anagnostopoulos, I.E., Loumos, V., Kayafas, E.,
A License Plate-Recognition Algorithm for Intelligent Transportation System Applications,
ITS(7), No. 3, September 2006, pp. 377-392.
IEEE DOI Link 0609
BibRef

Anagnostopoulos, C.N.E., Anagnostopoulos, I.E., Psoroulas, I.D., Loumos, V., Kayafas, E.,
License Plate Recognition From Still Images and Video Sequences: A Survey,
ITS(9), No. 3, September 2008, pp. 377-391.
IEEE DOI Link 0809
Survey, License Plates. BibRef

Anagnostopoulos, C.N.E., Alexandropoulos, T., Boutas, S., Loumos, V., Kayafas, E.,
A template-guided approach to vehicle surveillance and access control,
AVSBS05(534-539).
IEEE DOI Link 0602
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Suresh, K.V., Kumar, G.M., Rajagopalan, A.N.,
Superresolution of License Plates in Real Traffic Videos,
ITS(8), No. 2, April 2007, pp. 321-331.
IEEE DOI Link 0706
BibRef
Earlier: A1, A3, Only:
A Discontinuity Adaptive Method for Super-Resolution of License Plates,
ICCVGIP06(25-34).
Springer DOI Link 0612
BibRef

Wang, F.[Feng], Man, L.C.[Li-Chun], Wang, B.P.[Bang-Ping], Xiao, Y.J.[Yi-Jun], Pan, W.[Wei], Lu, X.C.[Xiao-Chun],
Fuzzy-based algorithm for color recognition of license plates,
PRL(29), No. 7, 1 May 2008, pp. 1007-1020.
WWW Version. 0804
Color recognition; Fuzzy logic; HSV color space; License plate recognition (LPR) BibRef

Jiao, J.B.[Jian-Bin], Ye, Q.X.[Qi-Xiang], Huang, Q.M.[Qing-Ming],
A configurable method for multi-style license plate recognition,
PR(42), No. 3, March 2009, pp. 358-369.
WWW Version. 0811
License plate recognition; Multi-style license plate; Configurable method; Character segmentation; Character recognition BibRef

Arth, C.[Clemens], Bischof, H.[Horst],
Real-time object recognition using local features on a DSP-based embedded system,
RealTimeIP(3), No. 4, December 2008, pp. xx-yy.
Springer DOI Link 0811
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Donoser, M.[Michael], Arth, C.[Clemens], Bischof, H.[Horst],
Detecting, Tracking and Recognizing License Plates,
ACCV07(II: 447-456).
Springer DOI Link 0711
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Arth, C.[Clemens], Limberger, F.[Florian], Bischof, H.[Horst],
Real-Time License Plate Recognition on an Embedded DSP-Platform,
EmbedCV07(1-8).
IEEE DOI Link 0706
BibRef

Fan, X.[Xin], Fan, G.L.[Guo-Liang],
Graphical Models for Joint Segmentation and Recognition of License Plate Characters,
SPLetters(16), No. 1, January 2009, pp. 10-13.
IEEE DOI Link 0901
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Fan, X.[Xin], Fan, G.L.[Guo-Liang], Liang, D.Q.[De-Qun],
Joint Segmentation and Recognition of License Plate Characters,
ICIP07(IV: 353-356).
IEEE DOI Link 0709
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Wu, B.F., Lin, S.P., Chiu, C.C.,
Extracting characters from real vehicle licence plates out-of-doors,
IET-CV(1), No. 1, March 2007, pp. 2-10.
WWW Version. 0905
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Abolghasemi, V.[Vahid], Ahmadyfard, A.[Alireza],
An edge-based color-aided method for license plate detection,
IVC(27), No. 8, 2 July 2009, pp. 1134-1142.
Elsevier DOI Link
WWW Version. 0906
License plate recognition; Edge analysis; Morphological processing; Color analysis BibRef


Ko, M.A.[Mi-Ae], Kim, Y.M.[Young-Mo],
License plate surveillance system using weighted template matching,
AIPR03(269-274).
IEEE DOI Link 0310
BibRef

Nguyen, C.D.[Chu Duc], Ardabilian, M.[Mohsen], Chen, L.M.[Li-Ming],
Robust Car License Plate Localization Using a Novel Texture Descriptor,
AVSBS09(523-528).
IEEE DOI Link 0909
BibRef

Vargas, M.[Manuel], Toral, S.L.[Sergio L.], Barrero, F.[Federico], Cortés, F.[Francisco],
A License Plate Extraction Algorithm Based on Edge Statistics and Region Growing,
CIAP09(317-326).
Springer DOI Link 0909
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Caccia, F.[Fabio], Marmo, R.[Roberto], Lombardi, L.[Luca],
License Plate Detection and Character Recognition,
CIAP09(471-480).
Springer DOI Link 0909
BibRef

Yuan, J.[Jie], Du, S.D.[Si-Dan], Zhu, X.[Xiang],
Fast super-resolution for license plate image reconstruction,
ICPR08(1-4).
IEEE DOI Link 0812
BibRef

Zidouri, A.[Abdelmalek], Deriche, M.[Mohammed],
Recognition of Arabic License Plates using NN,
IPTA08(1-4).
IEEE DOI Link 0811
BibRef

Abolghasemi, V.[Vahid], Ahmadyfard, A.[Alireza],
A Fast Algorithm for License Plate Detection,
Visual07(468-477).
Springer DOI Link 0706
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Faradji, F.[Farhad], Rezaie, A.H.[Amir Hossein], Ziaratban, M.[Majid],
A Morphological-Based License Plate Location,
ICIP07(I: 57-60).
IEEE DOI Link 0709
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Mecocci, A., Tommaso, C.,
Generative Models for License Plate Recognition by using a Limited Number of Training Samples,
ICIP06(2769-2772). 0610

IEEE DOI Link BibRef

Zheng, L.H.[Li-Hong], He, X.J.[Xiang-Jian],
Number Plate Recognition Based on Support Vector Machines,
AVSBS06(13-13).
IEEE DOI Link 0611
BibRef

Porikli, F.M.[Fatih M.], Kocak, T.,
Robust License Plate Detection Using Covariance Descriptor in a Neural Network Framework,
AVSBS06(107-107).
IEEE DOI Link 0611
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Wu, H.H.P.[Hsien-Huang P.], Chen, H.H.[Hung-Hsiang], Wu, R.J.[Ruei-Jan], Shen, D.F.[Day-Fann],
License Plate Extraction in Low Resolution Video,
ICPR06(I: 824-827).
WWW Version. 0609
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Yalcin, I.K.[Ilhan Kubilay], Gokmen, M.[Muhittin],
Integrating Differential Evolution and Condensation Algorithms for License Plate Tracking,
ICPR06(I: 658-661).
WWW Version. 0609
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Jia, W.J.[Wen-Jing], Zhang, H.F.[Huai-Feng], He, X.J.[Xiang-Jian], Wu, Q.A.[Qi-Ang],
Gaussian Weighted Histogram Intersection for License Plate Classification,
ICPR06(III: 574-577).
WWW Version. 0609
BibRef

Chen, Y.N.[Ying-Nong], Han, C.C.[Chin-Chuan], Wang, C.T.[Cheng-Tzu], Jeng, B.S.[Bor-Shenn], Fan, K.C.[Kuo-Chin],
The Application of a Convolution Neural Network on Face and License Plate Detection,
ICPR06(III: 552-555).
WWW Version. 0609
BibRef

Wu, Q.A.[Qi-Ang], Zhang, H.F.[Huai-Feng], Jia, W.J.[Wen-Jing], He, X.J.[Xiang-Jian], Yang, J.[Jie], Hintz, T.,
Car Plate Detection Using Cascaded Tree-Style Learner Based on Hybrid Object Features,
AVSBS06(15-15).
IEEE DOI Link 0611
BibRef

Zhang, H.F.[Huai-Feng], Jia, W.J.[Wen-Jing], He, X.J.[Xiang-Jian], Wu, Q.A.[Qi-Ang],
Learning-Based License Plate Detection Using Global and Local Features,
ICPR06(II: 1102-1105).
WWW Version. 0609
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Mahini, H.[Hamid], Kasaei, S.[Shohreh], Dorri, F.[Faezeh], Dorri, F.[Fatemeh],
An Efficient Features-Based License Plate Localization Method,
ICPR06(II: 841-844).
WWW Version. 0609
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Le, W.C.[Wang-Chao], Li, S.F.[Shao-Fa],
A Hybrid License Plate Extraction Method for Complex Scenes,
ICPR06(II: 324-327).
WWW Version. 0609
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Dubey, P.,
Heuristic approach for license plate detection,
AVSBS05(366-370).
IEEE DOI Link 0602
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Marzal, A.[Andrés], Vilar, J.M.[Juan Miguel], Llorens, D.[David], Palazón, V.[Vicente], Martín, J.[Javier],
Matrics, a Car License Plate Recognition System,
IbPRIA07(I: 282-289).
Springer DOI Link 0706
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Llorens, D.[David], Marzal, A.[Andrés], Palazón, V.[Vicente], Vilar, J.M.[Juan M.],
Car License Plates Extraction and Recognition Based on Connected Components Analysis and HMM Decoding,
IbPRIA05(I:571).
Springer DOI Link 0509
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Franc, V.[Vojtech], Hlavác, V.[Václav],
License Plate Character Segmentation Using Hidden Markov Chains,
DAGM05(385).
Springer DOI Link 0509
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Lee, B.R.[Byeong Rae], Park, K.[Kyungsoo], Kang, H.[Hyunchul], Kim, H.[Haksoo], Kim, C.K.[Chung-Kyue],
Adaptive Local Binarization Method for Recognition of Vehicle License Plates,
IWCIA04(646-655).
WWW Version. 0505
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Bai, H.L.[Hong-Liang], Liu, C.P.[Chang-Ping],
A hybrid license plate extraction method based on edge statistics and morphology,
ICPR04(II: 831-834).
IEEE DOI Link 0409
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Lee, H.J.[Hsi-Jian], Chen, S.Y.[Si-Yuan], Wang, S.Z.[Shen-Zheng],
Extraction and recognition of license plates of motorcycles and vehicles on highways,
ICPR04(IV: 356-359).
IEEE DOI Link 0409
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Shridhar, M., Miller, J.W.V., Houle, G.F., Bijnagte, L.,
Recognition of License Plate Images: Issues and Perspectives,
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Kim, K.B.[Kwang-Baek], Jang, S.W.[Si-Woong], Kim, C.K.[Cheol-Ki],
Recognition of Car License Plate by Using Dynamical Thresholding Method and Enhanced Neural Networks,
CAIP03(309-319).
WWW Version. 0311
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Rahman, C.A., Badawy, W., Radmanesh, A.,
A real time vehicle's license plate recognition system,
AVSBS03(163-166).
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Kim, S.H.[Sung-Hoon], Kim, D.C.[Dae-Chul], Ryu, Y.[Younbok], Kim, G.H.[Gyeong-Hwan],
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ICPR02(III: 216-219).
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Garibotto, G.[Giovanni],
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VF01(749 ff.).
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Emiris, D., Koulouriotis, D.,
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ICIP01(III: 50-53).
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Marukawa, K., Nakashima, K., Shinjo, H., Shima, Y., Choi, Y.K., Cho, T.H.,
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Fernández Hermida, X.[Xulio], Martín Rodríguez, F.[Fernando], Lijó, J.L.[José Luis_Fernández], Pita Sande, F.[Fidel], Pérez Iglesias, M.[Miguel],
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ICIP96(II: 661-664).
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Lee, E.R.[Eun Ryung], Kim, P.K.[Pyeoung Kee], Kim, H.J.[Hang Joon],
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ICIP94(II: 301-305).
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Dai, Y., Zheng, N., Zhang, X., Xuan, G.,
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ICPR88(II: 927-929).
IEEE DOI Link
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