An ALPR unit is a device that captures license plate numbers. An ALPR unit typically includes a context camera and at least one ALPR camera.
AutoVu™
Sharp cameras are the ALPR units produced by
Genetec Inc. for use with Security Center. Sharp cameras include license plate capturing and
processing components, as well as digital video processing functions, enclosed in a
ruggedized casing. Sharp cameras are available for
mobile and fixed installations.
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Mobile AutoVu installation: The
SharpZ3 camera is mounted on a vehicle
and is integrated into Genetec Patroller™ (the
in-vehicle software of the AutoVu ALPR
system), which in turn is integrated into Security Center. The ALPR Manager detects mobile
SharpZ3 cameras through the AutoVu
Patroller system they are connected to.
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Fixed AutoVu installation: The
SharpV camera is mounted in a fixed
location, such as on a pole, and is integrated directly into Security Center. The ALPR Manager detects SharpV camera directly through the Security Center
discovery port.
