How can I use IQSIGHT camera-based license plate recognition in Milestone XProtect?

Question

How can I use IQSIGHT camera-based license plate recognition in Milestone XProtect?

Answer

As of SmartSuite for Milestone XProtect version 2.0, users can leverage on-camera license plate recognition (LPR) using supported IQSIGHT cameras equipped with an IVA Pro LPR license.

Unlike traditional LPR solutions that rely on dedicated server analytics, license plate detection and recognition are performed directly on the camera. This enables cost-effective and scalable vehicle access control, alerting, and automation workflows within Milestone XProtect.

Key Capabilities

On-Camera License Plate Recognition

Supported IQSIGHT cameras can detect and recognize vehicle license plates directly on the device, without requiring a separate analytics server.

License plate recognition is supported across large parts of the world, including (but not limited to):

• Europe

• United States and Mexico

• Gulf countries, including UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar

• India

• A variety of countries in Central and South America

On-Camera License Plate Lists

Users can create and manage up to:

• 16 individual license plate lists

• 5,000 entries per camera

Examples of LPR lists include:

• Allow-lists

• Deny-lists

• VIP vehicle lists

• Employee vehicle lists

• Delivery vehicle lists

• Service vehicle lists

No central database is required.

Integration with XProtect Automation

License plate detections and list matches can be combined with the Milestone XProtect rule engine to automate actions such as:

• Opening a boom barrier

• Granting vehicle access

• Generating operator alerts

• Triggering alarms for unauthorized vehicles

Integrated Configuration

As of SmartSuite version 2.0, LPR settings can be configured directly from the XProtect Management Client through the integrated IQSIGHT camera configuration interface.

Detected events are automatically made available within XProtect for use in rules, alarms, and automation workflows.

Benefits

License plate detections and list matches can be combined with the Milestone XProtect rule engine to automate actions such as:

• No dedicated LPR analytics server required

• Lower deployment and infrastructure costs

• Simplified installation and maintenance

• Distributed processing for increased system resilience

• Seamless integration with XProtect rules and automation

• Fast and scalable vehicle access control