BACKGROUND
Most cases of licence plate mismatches highlighted in the news are typically uncovered accidentally through the investigation of other crimes that may not be directly related to the fraudulent swapping of licence plates. Hence, there needs to be a way to help traffic enforcement identify such cases in a more intentional and timely manner.
How can we assist authorities in proactively detecting licence plate mismatches?
Automate detection process
Alert users on detection in real-time
Archive all detected activities for further investigation if needed
Alert users on detection in real-time
Archive all detected activities for further investigation if needed
Introducing Our Product
VMMRoom
VMMRoom – a combined ANPR-VMMR system – aims to help law enforcement more actively identify fraudulent license plate mismatches.
In doing so, the system also helps law enforcement to identify more serious crimes.
In doing so, the system also helps law enforcement to identify more serious crimes.
An alert is displayed onto the in-vehicle screen to inform on-field traffic enforcement officers when a suspicious vehicle is detected. Officers in the command centre are also able to view information relating to the detected suspicious vehicle through the web user interface.
Real-Time Detection
The system uses the KLASS-developed ANPR & VMMR models to predict licence plates & vehicle-make of road-going vehicles. Through various iterations, the system is able to perform real-time detection, achieving a processing time of 10 to 30 seconds.
Alerts through User Interface
Alerts of suspected vehicles are made known to ground officers via a user interface. It displays only the key information of the vehicles of interest to reduce distraction to ground officers. This includes the captured image frame, detected license plate, and instructions from the command centre.
Storage for Past Data
The website summarises the number of detected vehicles into categories. Command centre officers can view information of previously detected vehicles for further investigations when needed and update the status of these suspected vehicles.
Secure Holstering
The mechanical structure is designed to mount the system securely to the back of the front passenger seat. This ensures that the system is protected against shocks and vibrations experienced on moving vehicles. The modular design allows for easy deployment on various fast response vehicles.
Low Power Consumption
The system boasts a relatively low maximum power consumption of approximately 25 watts. This is within the range of rated power supplied by most car chargers – 20 watts to 40 watts. With an appropriately sized charger, the system can conveniently tap on the car battery to operate.
GNSS Positioning Retrieval
Upon detection of a suspected vehicle, officers will use the retrieved location coordinates to locate any suspicious activity. This allows for more resources to be directed there for investigations if necessary.
ENVISIONING A SAFER FUTURE
Our team hopes that with VMMRoom, we will be able to introduce another relevant tool for law enforcement to track down serious crimes & improve public safety.
Acknowledgements
Thank you to our Industry, Capstone, and Centre for Writing and Rhetoric (CWR) Mentors:
Dr Kwan Wei Lek, for his invaluable insights and technical assistance and loaning of equipment whenever possible.
Mr Tay Zi Dong, Patrick, for providing very detailed feedback on the communicative aspects of our Capstone deliverables.
Mr Ng Jun Wah, Ms Toh Si Hui, & Mr Lu Zheng Hao, from KLASS for working closely with us & providing product feedback.
Dr Kwan Wei Lek, for his invaluable insights and technical assistance and loaning of equipment whenever possible.
Mr Tay Zi Dong, Patrick, for providing very detailed feedback on the communicative aspects of our Capstone deliverables.
Mr Ng Jun Wah, Ms Toh Si Hui, & Mr Lu Zheng Hao, from KLASS for working closely with us & providing product feedback.
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