Filtering plates based on character height for SharpZ3 cameras - SharpZ3 | SharpOS 13.4

AutoVu™ SharpZ3 Deployment Guide 13.4

Applies to
SharpZ3 | SharpOS 13.4
Last updated
2023-02-03
Content type
Guides > Deployment guides
Language
English
Product
SharpOS
SharpZ3
Version
13.4

While SharpZ3 cameras can potentially capture reads from license plates that are very far away, you can improve read accuracy by configuring the cameras to capture plate reads only when the plate character size is within the ideal range.

What you should know

  • The system captures plate reads more accurately if characters are between 25 and 60 pixels high in the images acquired by the ALPR camera. The optimal size of license plate characters is 30 pixels high.
  • It is important to configure this setting for fixed and mobile parking scenarios where read accuracy is vital.
IMPORTANT: The character height filter, plate tilt filter, and the region of interest work in conjunction to filter plate reads. Consider their combined affect when configuring and troubleshooting the system.

Procedure

  1. Log on to the Sharp Portal.
  2. From the Dashboard menu, select the Camera feeds page and monitor the current Character height values to determine a new acceptable minimum character height.
  3. From the Configuration menu, click Analytics > Filters.
  4. From the Cameras menu, select the first SharpZ3 camera you want to configure.
  5. Adjust the Character height filter as required to capture plates at the required distance.
  6. Click Save.

After you finish

Repeat these steps as required for other cameras in the Camera unit menu.