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February 24, 2005
Automated License Plate Identification
Forbes has a story on G2 Tactics technology that can scan license plates on cars moving at 60mph. Teh technology designed by Andrew Bucholz is called Grand Larceny Auto Video Detection System (GLAVID). It can read the license plate of passing vehicles and compare it to the National Crime Information Center record of stolen cars.
The cameras sell for 25,000 and so far 17 have been bought, but only 2 to a law enforcement agency. The cameras are instead being used in cities such as New Haven, Conn. to identify people with outstanding parking tickets or personal property taxes. In New Haven, the camera has generated 500,000 in city revenue from overdue parking tickets and motor vehicle taxes.
More details of the camera and its technology for search multiple databases can be found here.
It notes that cameras can be used to search for BAD GUYS on the following lists:
Stolen Autos
Amber Alerts
Felony and Misdemeanor Warrants
Gang Members
Missing Persons
Revoked Driver’s License
First found at Arstechnica
Posted by rshah at February 24, 2005 10:42 AM
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