The Security of IDs Volume 4: Optical Security Features (IR, UV, OVDs, and More)
Those tiny patterns and holograms on your ID play significant roles. We explain them one by one.
The Security of IDs Volume 3: How RFID Chips Are Protected
We take a deep dive into the electronic identity documents and unveil how our sensitive personal data is protected in RFID chips.
ALPR Systems: How They Work and Where They Are Used
ALPR is considered a building block of many intelligent transportation systems—from simpler ones to complex “ecosystems.” We show you these application areas through some examples, proving how versatile ALPR can be.
Under the Magnifier:
Components of ANPR Systems
ANPR-based systems can be quite complex, containing multiple elements.
Our expert tells you more about these system components
with particular attention to ANPR software and cameras.
ANPR API or ANPR SDK: What’s the Difference?
The terms SDK and API are strongly related to each other. This is why it’s hard to tell them apart. Our expert does that differentiation and explains the role SDK and API play in license plate recognition software.
Under the Magnifier: The Main Steps of ANPR
Number plate recognition (ANPR) is the process of extracting letters and numbers from an image. But how is this process done? Our expert shows you.
The Security of IDs Volume 2:
What Travel Document RFID Chips Contain
In the second entry of our series about ID document elements and
their relation to security, we examine the role of RFID chips and the
information they can contain.
The Security of IDs Volume 1: ICAO Standard Travel Documents
IDs are now more standardized than ever. What elements are the same in all travel documents? And how do they relate to document security? Find out from this article.
Passport Ranking: Security Over Strength
When it comes to measuring the strength of a passport or any other travel document, the first hit in Google is usually a list showing how many countries you can travel to with certain passports. However, security experts have long warned that passport strength shouldn’t depend on visa-free country coverage but the number and complexity of security elements. We explain why we wholeheartedly agree with that statement.
Smart Kerb Management With ANPR
Vehicle owners know how hard it is to find an empty spot to put down the car. It’s a constant battle with delivery vans, shared vehicles, and, recently, outdoor establishments. As such, the need for smart kerb management is on the rise. Thankfully, there are many solutions ready to be implemented—including those relying on ANPR.
