CITYGUARD SDK: The versatile and powerful LPR library with make & model recognition

Our hardware-independent software library runs on all edge devices / PCs and Server with Linux, Android and Windows and enables privacy-compliant smart traffic solutions.

Create your individual LPR application

Reliable, flexible and versatile

Whether number plates, symbols or special fonts, the Cityguard Software is a powerful library that offers extremely reliable high-speed recognition. It can be easily integrated into a wide range of existing monitoring applications (support of C and C++ via API).

Robust in real life environment

Our solution is not only unbeatable under laboratory conditions: Poor lighting conditions or constantly changing light irradiation are no problem for the CITYGUARD engine. Even damaged or bent license plates are still detected with an accuracy of more than 99 %.

On the spot or to go

The software is suitable for both stationary and mobile usage. Data transfer is possible via standard network protocol, so the CITYGUARD engine can be easily integrated into existing systems.

Take the lead with best in class LPR recognition and features!

Configuration and Compatibility

  • No complicated and labour-intensive construction: The initial setup is done just within a few steps.
  • Free image and video format selection: We support all common formats, whether from file or memory.
  • Hardware independent: Integration of IP, USB, GigE cameras, but also analog camera models (via frame grabber).

License plate recognition

  • Can be used worldwide: license plates from all countries of the world are recognized with high accuracy (>99 %).
  • Also special formats: Our software easily identifies two-line license plates.
  • No limit: No matter how many vehicles are in the picture: Every single one is recognized.

Safety and security

  • Live streaming: The data is not only on the camera, but always exactly where you need it.
  • Security compliance: Hashing procedure directly in the device, for completely anonymized data processing and transmission.
  • Only for authorized persons: Access to the software is protected by software protection or Crypto-Dongle.

Technical details

  • Typical reading accuracy: >99% (including damaged or bent license plates)
  • Processing time: approx. 30ms (depending on platform)
  • Quality parameters can be called up individually for each number plate and/or character read
  • Advanced angle correction in two planes
  • Use of special neuronal technology, which is constantly being developed

CITYGUARD SDK works hardware-independent and with any edge device

The CITYGUARD software engine supports the majority of camera types available on the market

What does your ideal LPR Software solution look like?

Talk to us about your ideas – we will be happy to advise you!