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- LICENCE PLATE RECOGNITION CC
- CAMERAS AND TECHNOLOGY License plate recognition system
- WIM LINKED TO FIXED WEIGHBRIDGES
- AVERAGE SPEED DETERMINATION
- PROPOSED LITERATURE / MARKETING MATERIALS
- TECHNICAL SUPPORT DOCUMENTS
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Statement of Intent: Implementation of Nationwide Weighbridge Management Software Submitted by: Rafiy Saleh Managing Director Rana Technologies Ltd Infotech Place, 565 Old Bagamoyo Road P.O.Box 79866, Dar es Salaam Phone: +255 22 2780303,+255 22 2781136, +255 767 888 566 e: rsaleh@rana.co.tz, w: www.rana.co.tz
Date: October 2009 WARNING: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND COPYRIGHT This document and its related attachments contain confidential and proprietary information that is subject to laws governing patent rights. Any unauthorised use such as copying, reproducing, distribution or disclosure of its contents in whole or part thereof by any means is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Where appropriate authority has been secured in writing from I-Cube or its authorised agent, this page must be produced with all copies and other attachments of this document. This page SHALL NOT be removed from this document under any circumstances. This document is also copyright protected. No part of it, in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, microfilming, copying, photocopying, recording or otherwise) may be used for purposes other than to secure acceptance of this proposal: Statement of Intent: Implementation of Nationwide Weighbridge Management Software and subject to the conditions prescribed under the applicable copyright legislation. Any juristic person found with a copy of this document or its attachment, or employing methods and applications described in this document or its attachments, who does not have the express permission to do so, may be prosecuted. In the event that you inadvertently receive this document in any form, please contact I-Cube using the contact details below or send the material back at the address listed below. LICENCE PLATE RECOGNITION CCTrading as I-CUBE MADADENI 82 Kloof Falls Rd Kloof Durban Kwa-Zulu Natal 3610 Company Reg Nr. 2008/044769/23 VAT Reg Nr. 4870251834 Income Tax: 9137/891/16/5 Ph 031 764 3077 Cell 082 562 8225 E-Mal LPR@I-Cube.co.za Web www.I-Cube.co.za Cover LetterRE: Statement of Intent: Implementation of Nationwide Weighbridge Management Software Dear Rana Technologies Ltd and I-Cube, a Business focusing exclusively on License Plate Recognition, is pleased to provide this Statement of Intent: Implementation of Nationwide Weighbridge Management Software. I-Cube offers an Automated LPR solution based on state-of-the-art camera technology linked to weigh in motion (WIM), mobile and fixed weigh bridges combined with comprehensive, local support services. We have reviewed the existing situation and future requirements and believe our safety-focused solution fulfills the Nationwide Weighbridge Management system requirements. I-Cube’s technology provides effective and reliable traffic enforcement. For video-monitoring of weigh bridge sites we offer real time viewing, adjustable recording speed, a time stamp feature, and video storage. We offer capabilities beyond what is available elsewhere. I-Cube is confident that we can provide the technology and quality of service that will make the Nationwide Weighbridge Management project a true success. I-Cube is highly regarded for its technical expertise and extensive management experience on projects of all sizes. We look forward to the opportunity to work with Rana Technologies Ltd on this important project and are ready to implement the proposed solution within weeks of getting the go ahead. Payment options are linked to performance and provide value for money. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 082 562 8225 or LPR@I-Cube.co.za . 
Sincerely, Barry T. Fryer Dudley MD
Table of ContentsLICENCE PLATE RECOGNITION CC 2 Cover Letter 4 Table of Contents 5 1.Introduction 6 2.CAMERAS AND TECHNOLOGY 6 License plate recognition system 6 3.WIM LINKED TO FIXED WEIGHBRIDGES 8 5.SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE 10 AVERAGE SPEED DETERMINATION 11 6.FINANCIAL OFFERING 11 7.PROPOSED LITERATURE / MARKETING MATERIALS 12 8.TECHNICAL SUPPORT DOCUMENTS 12 9.ACCEPTANCE SIGN-OFF 13 10.CONCLUSION 14 LICENCE PLATE RECOGNITION CC 15
BID INFORMATION
It is apparent that the client has been utilizing weigh bridge technology and some camera technology for enforcement. An integrated system that will improve effectiveness in management and administration of axle load control programs and to serve as a tool for the government to monitor the trends of overloading along the trunk and regional roads network is proposed. A database of weighed vehicles will be created, which contains vehicles which have being weighed. If any vehicle is detected by the weigh in motion, an image is captured, OCR performed and the information of the transgression is submitted to Enforcement for the possible issuing of the appropriate fine. All vehicles using the covered lanes are analysed for speeding, using average speed determination between any 2 or all of the cameras. By implementing this contract additional traffic flow information will be obtained to enable the use of this information for future road network improvements. The ability to answer typical questions related to traffic includes the following: Daily, weekly, monthly traffic flow and percentage of vehicles overloaded Identifying the difference in flow on a daily and monthly basis and how this impact on the infrastructure provision Route identification and routes where overloading exists Travel time between key points Duration or stay based on the time a vehicle entered a certain area and the time if took before leaving the area Evaluate the impact of seasonal fluctuations on the movement of cargo within the area. The combination of the WIM, weighbridge, camera sites with the identified sites will generate substantial data which can be used for further enforcement.
License plate recognition systemThe solutions proposed by I-Cube centre on the use of advanced, digital license plate recognition. Every vehicle seen by the camera is compared to the local database of public transport vehicles and an alarm is generated is a match is found against the database. The I-Cube license plate recognition system has the following advantages over other mechanical and automated solutions: • Simple configuration • Fast response (output in milliseconds) • Accurate and reliable under variable ambient conditions • 24 hour operation • User friendly display and operation • Simple integration into the existing computer resources • Collects traffic history data • Provides view of the lane traffic • Cost-effective
The front black and white cameras, with pulsed IR to overcome the head lights are supported by overview colour cameras, performing both license plate recognition and capturing vehicle colour and a video of the incident. This video is used for verification if cloned vehicles are suspected. If any of the computers fail, the other computers automatically take over the processing of the cameras attached to that computer.
W If the truck is determined to be non-compliant (weight or dimensions), a message is displayed on two roadside signs directing it to report to the weigh scales. This message is also displayed if the system detects an error such as a truck’s tires straddling the scale. If the truck is determined to be compliant, no message will appear on the signs and the truck can continue on its route. Figure 2 Example of a typical match report between WIM and STATIC WEIGHTS C  ommercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) officers at the scales see images of each truck on a monitor and the information related to that vehicle. An alarm will sound at the weigh station if a truck attempts to by-pass the scales. Officers can also adjust the system to direct any number of trucks to report to the weigh scales, for other non-weigh/dimension enforcement inspection work that the CVE officers deem appropriate. The ability to integrate existing weigh bridges into a real time monitoring system is crucial. Each site would be visited and a proposal per site generated.
Figure 8 Overview of the static weigh station  
Figure 10 Overview image example from a WIM Site F  igure 2 WIM layout showing possible site configuration and connectivity
 
A turn-key system is required, to comprise of the following elements: • PC running Windows XP Pro or Vista with enough space for 3 months video and data history • OCR DLL - which is used to analyze the images and extract license plate string  • Recognition Camera unit(s) to capture the images. These cameras are high resolution state of the art cameras that are connected to the PC via a gigabit network or frame grabber.
• Gigabit Network – 8-port switch and network card (or motherboard network). • Illumination units to illuminate the plates. The illumination units may be external lights, or solid state strobe units. • I/O card – input/output board with multiple I/O discrete lines. This board supports the sensors and illumination control. It is connected via a cable to a terminal interface board with easy connections and indicator lights. This is only required to open the booms and spike barriers. • Colour overview camera – used to supply colour images and video used for archiving. This is used for additional recognition where the BW camera fails.
The supplied product is uniquely suited to harsh environments, including poor weather and lighting conditions. The Neural Network Technology and unique image processing must provide both digital and video image records, for an easily operable, “seeing is believing” customer experience. AVERAGE SPEED DETERMINATIONA The technology curbs speeding through automatically capturing every vehicle, provides the evidence in multiple images; covers all lanes and operates 24 hours a day (using invisible Infra-Red illumination). The biggest advantage for the driver is that the violation detection is not based on a singular point but rather on the length of the route. Figure 5 Typical image of the average speed determined by the ASD software T  his LPR-based speed measurement system has several advantages over other techniques: the violation detection is not based on a singular point (as most other methods do) but rather on the length of the route, so it slows down the traffic along the entire route rather than in specific points which are quickly known to drivers. Additional advantages: the system is automatic and easy to set up; the system provides the evidence in images; it covers all lanes and operates 24 hours (using invisible Infra-Red illumination).
Figure 6 Night time image of vehicle speeding between two sites.
The offering can be provided as a capital, fixed term rental, cost per vehicle or fixed fee per fine collected solution. A financial offering which ensures the long term viability of the solution can be discussed.
Public Awareness and Education A well-designed public information and education campaign will assist motorists and the public in understanding the safety issues inherent to the safe loading of vehicles. I-Cube will assist in establishing an educational program designed to combat vehicles which are overweight by communicating the seriousness of these violations and the effectiveness of the measures currently to reduce the number of vehicles which are overloaded. The I-Cube Team will provide a public awareness and education campaign based on the client’s review and approval. There are several alternative approaches to public outreach that could include SMS, visual displays, posting messages, publishing flyers that are placed in high traffic public places, to possible presentations at specified gatherings. Therefore the client and I-Cube’s Program Manager will need to work in a collaborative fashion to implement this program. The types of educational materials that may be recommended include:
The objective of the outreach campaign will be to highlight:
VIDEO of the LPR system in operation:
LPR DEMOS:
I-Cube has forged a superior team of experts with the requisite experience, past performance, and knowledge that directly relates to the Nationwide Weighbridge Management Systems set of requirements. I-Cube is an experienced project management and performance-based company. The established management, quality assurance, and employee retention practices have garnered for I-Cube a distinguished service performance reputation. The same guiding principles and processes applied on other I-Cube contracts will be applied on this project. More importantly, I-Cube brings a true understanding of mission and of the critical importance of an efficient operation to support that mission. The I-Cube Team understands that all the best processes and high-tech tools in the world won’t make a difference without competent and dedicated people to implement them. The Nationwide Weighbridge Management Systems, after all, is about people working in a competent and dedicated fashion to smartly review and process exceptions. The long term reduction of the exceptions is crucial, which is directly related to the ongoing maintenance and calibration of the equipment that produces them. Without competent and timely maintenance, the clarity and accuracy of the results will be suspect. Therefore, I-Cube is keenly aware of its responsibility under this procurement and has put together a process-driven, competent, dedicated, and experienced team, already working in your area under very similar conditions. I-Cube has an established service support record of providing quality services and will apply the appropriate discipline required to meet the requirements. The I-Cube Team’s quality control capability will be put to work to ensure that all aspects of the operation run smoothly and all equipment is maintained at its optimal operation status. WARNING: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND COPYRIGHT This document and its related attachments contain confidential and proprietary information that is subject to laws governing patent rights. Any unauthorised use such as copying, reproducing, distribution or disclosure of its contents in whole or part thereof by any means is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Where appropriate authority has been secured in writing from I-Cube or its authorised agent, this page must be produced with all copies and other attachments of this document. This page SHALL NOT be removed from this document under any circumstances. This document is also copyright protected. No part of it, in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, microfilming, copying, photocopying, recording or otherwise) may be used for purposes other than to secure acceptance of this proposal: Statement of Intent: Implementation of Nationwide Weighbridge Management Software and subject to the conditions prescribed under the applicable copyright legislation. Any juristic person found with a copy of this document or its attachment, or employing methods and applications described in this document or its attachments, who does not have the express permission to do so, may be prosecuted. In the event that you inadvertently receive this document in any form, please contact I-Cube using the contact details below or send the material back at the address listed below. LICENCE PLATE RECOGNITION CCTrading as I-CUBE MADADENI 82 Kloof Falls Rd Kloof Durban Kwa-Zulu Natal 3610 Company Reg Nr. 2008/044769/23 VAT Reg Nr. 4870251834 Income Tax: 9137/891/16/5 Ph 031 764 3077 Cell 082 562 8225 E-Mal LPR@I-Cube.co.za Web www.I-Cube.co.za Yüklə 63,39 Kb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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-Cube LPR is a state-of-the-art vision based recognition system for high speed roadside installations. The system can integrate multiple lanes and multiple cameras per lane into a sophisticated vision-based License Plate Recognition (LPR) system that identifies and tracks number plates on vehicles travelling at medium speeds. The system is used worldwide for various applications, including traffic data analysis, toll roads, rush hour monitoring and average speed and car flow studies. The application is supported by a full set of optical and hardware sub-systems as well as software applications and utilities.
eigh-in-Motion (WIM) systems increase the efficiency for the trucking industry by reducing the number of weight compliant vehicles required to exit the highway and report to the scales. They are also reducing vehicle emissions and collision risks at access points. The WIM systems are located before the fixed weight bridges. Trucks approaching these systems are now required to use the right hand driving lane. Loops embedded in the roadway track the movement of each vehicle through the system. The WIM system registers a vehicle’s license plate, load, weight and axle configuration, as well as other information, such as time, location, speed, driver image, biometric details as it travels over the WIM scale at highway speed.
new speed determination system is now available