Purpose
& History
Adaptive Recognition is at the forefront of transforming industries through the power of intelligent character recognition. Our journey began with a vision to harness technology for the greater good, and today, we stand as a global leader in delivering innovative technology that addresses critical challenges in traffic management, security, and identity verification.
Our History:
Founded in 1991, Adaptive Recognition (formerly known as ARH) emerged as a visionary force in the nascent field of image processing. Our journey began with a bold pursuit: to transform complex visual data into actionable insights. With a relentless focus on research and development, we laid the foundation for what would become groundbreaking advancements in optical character recognition (OCR) and beyond.
A Legacy of Firsts
Our early breakthroughs in optical character recognition (OCR) technology laid the foundation for our future success. The development of Carmen®, our flagship ANPR software, in 1992, marked a pivotal moment, establishing us as a market leader. This early success fueled our growth and solidified our reputation as a technology leader. Building on this momentum, we expanded our offerings to include in-house manufactured ANPR cameras in 1998, followed by the introduction of identity document readers in 2000. These milestones showcased our commitment to providing comprehensive solutions for traffic management and security applications.
Our dedication to innovation continued with the launch of our first software for container code recognition in 2005 and the introduction of passport readers with RFID chip reading capabilities in 2006. These advancements solidified our position as a global leader in image processing technology.
By 2011, we had expanded our product portfolio to include end-user solutions like the LetUGo parking system (later redesigned as ParkIT System), alongside our industry-leading hardware and software offerings. Our commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our customers led to the development of the Combo Scan and Combo Smart ID scanner product lines in 2011.
Further expanding our reach, we introduced our traffic database solution
(GDS) and multi-lane traffic monitoring endpoint (TrafficSpot) in 2013. This
marked a significant milestone in our journey to provide comprehensive traffic management solutions.
Our partnership with the Hungarian government on the nationwide toll control system (HU-GO) in 2013 showcased our ability to deliver large-scale, mission-critical projects. This success, coupled with the expansion of our product line to include CCTV solutions in 2015, solidified our position as a leading provider of security and surveillance solutions.
Continuing our commitment to innovation, we introduced the world’s most
extensive weigh-in-motion system as part of the HU-GO project upgrade in
2017. This achievement further cemented our reputation as a technology leader in the traffic management industry.
As our technology matured, so did our global footprint. The establishment of
offices in Denmark, the USA, and Central Europe in the early 2000s marked the beginning of our international expansion. We continued to invest in research and development, leading to the creation of industry-leading solutions for traffic management, security, and identity verification.
Today, Adaptive Recognition stands as a global leader in image processing
technology, with a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and customer
satisfaction.
Our Purpose
Building a Safer, Smarter Future Through the Power of Intelligent Character Recognition
Intelligent character recognition is the cornerstone of modern society. Our technology is at the heart of critical applications in security, traffic management, and identity verification. We’re dedicated to perfecting this technology to build a safer, smarter future.
Our Vision
Shaping a future where traffic management, identity verification, and security are revolutionized through our pioneering OCR technology.
All our milestones
today defines our future milestones.
1991
1991 – The foundation of ARH.
Two brothers, a shared vision, laid the foundation for Adaptive Recognition.
1992
1992 – Releasing our first license plate recognition software
Releasing our first license plate recognition software, known today as Carmen®
1994
1994 – A year of breakthroughs
Breakthrough projects propel ARH to market leadership, including access control system at Budapest Airport Cargo.
1996
1996 – First foreign projects
The ARH brand become recognized.
1998
1998 – First purpose-built ANPR cameras
manufactured, using our in-house designed hardware parts.
2000
2000 – First identity document reader
devices manufactured.
2003
2003 – Introducing FaceIdent,
our face recognition solution later integrated into our passport reader software for verifying face portraits of identity documents.
2005
2005 – Introducing our first software
for container code recognition.
2006
2006 – Introducing our first passport reader
with RFID chip reading capability. In the meantime, our scanners read and verify more and more identity documents globally.
2011
2011 – Creating our first end-user solution: the LetUGo parking system (later redesigned as ParkIT System).
Introducing the Combo Scan and Combo Smart ID scanner product lines, the first scanner series optimized for the commercial sector’s requirements.
2013
2013 – Introducing our traffic database solution (GDS) and our multi-lane traffic monitoring endpoint (TrafficSpot).
Implementing the Hungarian nationwide toll control system (HU-GO) and opening our first office abroad (in Florida, USA).
2015
2015 – Adding CCTV product line to our portfolio
and completing the Hungarian road traffic security system (VÉDA)
2017
2017 – Upgrading the HU-GO project
with the world’s most extensive weigh-in-motion system
2018
2018 – Beginning to build
our worldwide representative partner network
2019
2020 – The ARH brand becomes Adaptive Recognition.
Launching ANPR Cloud, the cloud-based version of the Carmen® plate recognition software. Introducing the Osmond Passport Reader and ID Scanner to the market.
2021
2021 – Going to market with two innovative ANPR
cameras: Einar for parking access control and Vidar for all types of traffic monitoring. The latter features a built-in laser trigger technology, which is unique on the market.
2022
2022 – Three new members are added to the Vidar camera family:
Vidar Side Scanner for Axle Counting, Vidar PAX for passenger counting, and Vidar Container for container code reading. Introducing the AutoFill software to facilitate automatized data entry. Also introducing Carmen® Box and Carmen® Nano, the NVIDIA® JetsonTM platform-based versions of our ANPR intelligence.
