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.],
Apparatus for reading a license plate,
US_Patent4,817,166, March 28, 1989.
WWW Version. BibRef 8903

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 BibRef
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 Reference Siemens BibRef

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 BibRef

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. 0411By 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 BibRef

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 Reference 0606 BibRef

Shapiro, V., Gluhchev, G.,
Multinational License Plate Recognition System: Segmentation and Classification,
ICPR04(IV: 352-355).
IEEE DOI Reference 0409 BibRef

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 Reference 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 Reference 0809 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 Reference 0602 BibRef

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 Reference 0706 BibRef
Earlier: A1, A3, Only:
A Discontinuity Adaptive Method for Super-Resolution of License Plates,
ICCVGIP06(25-34).
Springer DOI Reference 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. 0804Color 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. 0811License 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 Reference 0811 BibRef

Donoser, M.[Michael], Arth, C.[Clemens], Bischof, H.[Horst],
Detecting, Tracking and Recognizing License Plates,
ACCV07(II: 447-456).
Springer DOI Reference 0711 BibRef

Arth, C.[Clemens], Limberger, F.[Florian], Bischof, H.[Horst],
Real-Time License Plate Recognition on an Embedded DSP-Platform,
EmbedCV07(1-8).
IEEE DOI Reference 0706 BibRef


Abolghasemi, V.[Vahid], Ahmadyfard, A.[Alireza],
A Fast Algorithm for License Plate Detection,
Visual07(468-477).
Springer DOI Reference 0706 BibRef

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 Reference 0709 BibRef

Faradji, F.[Farhad], Rezaie, A.H.[Amir Hossein], Ziaratban, M.[Majid],
A Morphological-Based License Plate Location,
ICIP07(I: 57-60).
IEEE DOI Reference 0709 BibRef

Mecocci, A., Tommaso, C.,
Generative Models for License Plate Recognition by using a Limited Number of Training Samples,
ICIP06(2769-2772). 0610
IEEE DOI Reference BibRef

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

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 BibRef

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 BibRef

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 Reference 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 BibRef

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 BibRef

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 BibRef

Dubey, P.,
Heuristic approach for license plate detection,
AVSBS05(366-370).
IEEE DOI Reference 0602 BibRef

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 Reference 0706 BibRef

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 Reference 0509 BibRef

Franc, V.[Vojtech], Hlavác, V.[Václav],
License Plate Character Segmentation Using Hidden Markov Chains,
DAGM05(385).
Springer DOI Reference 0509 BibRef

Lee, B.R.[Byeong Rae], Park, K.[Kyungsoo], Kang, H.[Hyunchul], Kim, H.[Haksoo], Kim, C.[Chungkyue],
Adaptive Local Binarization Method for Recognition of Vehicle License Plates,
IWCIA04(646-655).
WWW Version. 0505 BibRef

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 Reference 0409 BibRef

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 Reference 0409 BibRef

Shridhar, M., Miller, J.W.V., Houle, G.F., Bijnagte, L.,
Recognition of License Plate Images: Issues and Perspectives,
ICDAR99(17-20). BibRef 9900

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 BibRef

Rahman, C.A., Badawy, W., Radmanesh, A.,
A real time vehicle's license plate recognition system,
AVSBS03(163-166).
IEEE Abstract. IEEE Top Reference. 0310 BibRef

Kim, S.[Sunghoon], Kim, D.C.[Dae-Chul], Ryu, Y.[Younbok], Kim, G.H.[Gyeong-Hwan],
A robust license-plate extraction method under complex image conditions,
ICPR02(III: 216-219).
IEEE DOI Reference 0211 BibRef

Garibotto, G.[Giovanni],
A Binocular License Plate Reader for High Precision Speed Measurement,
VF01(749 ff.).
HTML Version. 0209 BibRef

Emiris, D., Koulouriotis, D.,
Automated Optic Recognition of Alphanumeric Content in Car License Plates in a Semi-structured Environment,
ICIP01(III: 50-53).
IEEE Abstract. IEEE Top Reference. 0108 BibRef

Marukawa, K., Nakashima, K., Shinjo, H., Shima, Y., Choi, Y.K., Cho, T.H.,
Vehicle Identification System by Automated Korean License Plate Reading,
MVA98(xx-yy). BibRef 9800

Fernández Hermida, X.[Xulio], Martín Rodríguez, F.[Fernando], Lijó, J.L.[José Luis_Fernández], Pita Sande, F.[Fidel], Pérez Iglesias, M.[Miguel],
A system for the automatic and real time recognition of V.L.P.'s (Vehicle License Plate).,
CIAP97(II: 552-559).
WWW Version. 9709 BibRef

Kim, S.K.[Sang Kyoon], Kim, D.W., Kim, H.J.,
A Recognition of Vehicle License Plate Using a Genetic Algorithm Based Segmentation,
ICIP96(II: 661-664).
IEEE DOI Reference BibRef 9600

Auty, G., Corke, P., Dunn, P., Jensen, M., Macintyre, I., Mills, D., Nguyen, H., and Simons, B.,
An Image Acquisition System for Traffic Monitoring Applications,
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Lee, E.R.[Eun Ryung], Kim, P.K.[Pyeoung Kee], Kim, H.J.[Hang Joon],
Automatic recognition of a car license plate using color image processing,
ICIP94(II: 301-305).
IEEE DOI Reference 9411 BibRef

Dai, Y., Zheng, N., Zhang, X., Xuan, G.,
Automatic Recognition of Province Name on the License Plate of Moving Vehicle,
ICPR88(II: 927-929).
IEEE DOI Reference
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