Rekor OpenALPR and Rekor Scout – Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) and Vehicle Recognition Platform is a comprehensive suite of AI-powered tools designed to extract license plate data and vehicle attributes from live video and images. It enables real-time recognition, supports broad international plate coverage, and integrates with cameras and apps to automate security, operations, and data-driven decisions across law enforcement, property management, parking, retail, and other industries. The platform emphasizes speed, accuracy, and flexible deployment (cloud or on-premise) with scalable plans and ongoing software updates.
Use Cases
- Law Enforcement: real-time plate reads and vehicle intelligence to solve cases and improve safety.
- Property Security & Automation: monitor access, automate gate control, and alert on plates of interest.
- Software Development: build custom ALPR/vehicle intelligence apps with accessible APIs and SDKs.
- Parking Operations: streamline access, payments, and loyalty programs.
- Car Wash & Service: site selection and customer analytics.
- Quick Service Restaurants: improve loyalty programs and drive throughput with vehicle data.
Products & Hardware
- Rekor Scout® Vehicle Recognition Platform: real-time plate and vehicle recognition on IP cameras.
- Rekor CarCheck® Vehicle Recognition API: image analysis for plates and vehicle attributes.
- Rekor Edge Pro: All-in-One ALPR System (hardware bundled solution).
- Rekor Edge Max™ Fixed ALPR System: fixed-location ALPR deployment.
- Vehicle Recognition SDK: developer toolkit for embedding recognition capabilities.
- ALPR Code Library: reusable code for ALPR integration.
Key Capabilities
- Real-time recognition: read license plates and infer vehicle attributes as data streams from cameras.
- Vehicle insights: beyond plates, obtain make, model, color, and direction of travel.
- Broad country support: international plate recognition in many countries and growing.
- Fast setup: quick installation and initial deployment to get systems up and running in under 20 minutes.
- Searchable databases: perform advanced searches by full/partial plate numbers and vehicle attributes.
- Data retention: store license plate and vehicle data for up to 60 days for analysis.
- Software updates: automatic updates included with plans.
- Flexible deployment: solutions suitable for on-premise or cloud-based workflows.
- Scalable pricing: multiple plans designed to fit different budgets and use-cases.
How It Works
- Deploy Rekor Scout® on compatible IP cameras or network video sources.
- Rekor Scout® analyzes live video to detect and read plates and extract vehicle attributes in real time.
- Rekor CarCheck® API analyzes still images to return plate and vehicle data in structured formats (e.g., JSON).
- Use the data to enable alerts, analytics, integration with existing systems, and automated workflows.
- Access, search, and manage data with a web interface or integrated applications.
Getting Started
- Start a free trial to test real-time plate and vehicle recognition.
- Browse documentation for Scout installation, camera compatibility, and supported countries.
- Access CarCheck documentation for integration examples and code samples.
Plans & Pricing
- Rekor Scout® Vehicle Recognition Platform: plans start at affordable monthly rates with scalable options.
- Rekor CarCheck® Vehicle Recognition API: API-based access with tiered pricing starting from a base monthly price.
- Both products offer updates, support, and integration resources as part of the package.
Safety & Compliance Considerations
- Use cases should comply with local laws and privacy regulations.
- Ensure appropriate consent and data handling policies when recording and storing plate/vehicle data.
Core Features
- Real-time license plate recognition from IP cameras and video streams
- Vehicle attribute extraction: make, model, color, direction of travel
- International plate support across dozens of countries
- Quick deployment: get up and running in under 20 minutes
- Searchable database with full/partial plate and vehicle attribute queries
- Data retention up to 60 days with easy retrieval
- Regular free software updates
- Flexible deployment: on-premise, edge, or cloud options
- SDKs and API access for custom integrations
- Hardware options: Edge Pro and Edge Max ALPR systems for turnkey deployments
Tools & Resources
- Documentation: Start integrating Rekor's Scout and CarCheck products, with installation guides, API references, and sample code
- Support & Community: Technical support, knowledge base, and developer forums
- Company & Security: Information about security practices and compliance
Summary
Rekor OpenALPR and Rekor Scout provide a robust, scalable solution for license plate and vehicle recognition across various industries. It emphasizes real-time insights, broad international coverage, quick deployment, and flexible integration into existing systems to drive security, operations efficiency, and data-driven decisions.