Below we present selected references as an evidence of quality of services we provide, as well as confirming the satisfaction of our customers.
On our website we present a list of references which include only contracts signed as a result of public tenders. Our other references are provided only for request.
Implementation of a distributed license plate reading system based on image analysis.
The movement of motor vehicles is an important part of social life and the organization of public space. The high dynamics of changes and processes in this area poses great challenges for organizing infrastructure, forecasting relevant trends and, above all, managing traffic safety.
One such challenge was faced by the Regional Police Headquarters in Bialystok, and with the aim of raising the level of security in the Podlaskie region, with the help of EU funds we jointly implemented a task under the project “Improving detection activities in the fight against crime” implemented under the INTERREG V-A LITHUANIA-POLAND program.
Based on the expectations and needs of the Bialystok Police Department and our technological experience as a contractor for the task, a distributed system for reading and analyzing license plates in the Podlaskie region was created. Using technology, the system has become a valuable source of information and has allowed the unit to operate more efficiently in the field.
The main executive element of the system are specialized cameras equipped with advanced image analysis operating directly on the device. Such a solution makes each camera point an autonomous subsystem, making the system more resistant to critical failures. The cameras are equipped with IR illuminators for optimal operation also in night conditions. Each camera point is equipped with a power supply system that ensures adequate backup time in case of mains power failure, and allows the use of power available periodically, e.g. from street lighting operating only during specific night hours. The construction of such a point with a hybrid power supply gives much greater possibilities for localization of analysis points and reduced the time and cost of implementation, compared to a traditional installation with a permanent power supply. In addition, the camera point is equipped with a control and measurement module that allows, among other things, to manage the power supply of individual devices or to read the environmental parameters of a given camera point, such as the status and voltage level of the power supply, the level of battery charge or the temperature of the devices.
The camera points operate autonomously, but for data correlation and report generation it is necessary to transmit information to a central server. For this purpose, LTE wireless communication provided by one of several available operators is used. Due to the nature of the transmission medium itself and the rules and conditions set by the operators regarding the volume of data transmitted in a given unit of time, the camera points do not send continuous video, but only metadata and optionally images recorded at the time of reading.
Central to the entire system is a system of servers recording and storing data collected from all camera points, where great emphasis has been placed on the availability and adequate protection of the data against failure of physical devices. The software managing the system allows a free search of the database by date, location or content of the registration number, as well as verification of the reading against the recorded image. The system has also been equipped with mechanisms for notifying the operator in the event of detection of a vehicle with a registration number included in the wanted list. The notification is sent in an SMS message to a pre-designated phone number within seconds of detection.
As part of this task, a mobile point has also been set up in the form of a car equipped with specialized equipment that allows operational activities to be carried out from 4 cameras at once, making detection independent of the possible location of the vehicle’s parking. In such a critical case, the data from the work period will be saved in a local buffer and transferred to the data center once connectivity is restored.
After the implementation of the distributed system for reading and analyzing license plates, the efficiency of the actions taken by the Provincial Police Headquarters in Bialystok has increased, by providing the relevant officers with reliable data in the shortest possible time, which has translated into improved safety and increased efficiency in fighting crime in the Podlaskie province.
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Implementation of passenger information system integrated with city monitoring.
As in every area of life, information plays a key role in city management. The actions of both city managers and residents themselves depend on its quality. Given the range of tasks that the city has to fulfill, a major challenge is to implement such tools that will meet the basic utility, while increasing the comfort of residents.
Environmental protection is one of those tasks that requires large expenditures on the part of the city, translating directly into the quality of life of its residents. The city of Gorzow Wlkp. has joined the project entitled “Sustainable urban transportation system in Gorzow Wlkp.” using EU funds. Within the framework of this project, we managed to jointly implement one of the tasks, i.e. we built a passenger information system and rebuilt the city monitoring system.
Before implementation, the City of Gorzow Wlkp. did not have dynamic passenger information, and this role was fulfilled by paper timetables placed at bus stops. Also, the city’s video surveillance system was in a version far from modern standards, and due to outdated components did not provide even the basic function, i.e. clear video images.
The city’s assumptions for modernization in these two areas were correct, as there was a need for the delivered system, meeting the expectations of the city and its residents, to translate directly into three significant areas – security, transportation and the environment.
Taking into account the city’s expectations, we built a dynamic passenger information system, consisting of passenger information boards placed at bus stops, which display the actual departure time of the means of transportation. Some of the boards were additionally retrofitted with an air quality sensor, which notifies residents of the current state of the air they breathe. In this implementation, people with disabilities were also kept in mind and buttons were installed on the poles of the boards, allowing systemic reading of the displayed information. On the other hand, the transport situation in the city can be tracked anywhere (including at home) using the passenger portal launched as part of the project, where, in addition to the timetable, it is possible to check the current location of the vehicle on the map and learn about the carrier’s announcements.
The SDIP system is not only boards at bus stops, it is primarily specialized sensors installed in vehicles and management software thanks to which residents receive information about public transportation in real time.
The city’s video surveillance system has undergone a major overhaul, with analog cameras replaced by digital ones, providing operators with high-quality images that enable detailed identification of events. In addition, the cameras have been retrofitted with advanced analytical software (including license plate detection, detection of violations of off-limits areas) increasing the efficiency of the work of city monitoring operators. The system analyzes incidents and reports the results, allowing the operator to focus on the results of the analysis and have time to make an appropriate response to the incident. The system has been protected against the risk of loss of connectivity, (each camera point is equipped with memory cards to archive video on it at the time of failure) and power protection devices for power outages.
To increase the functionality of the entire environment, and with the aim of also protecting public property, the two systems have been integrated with each other. If the SDIP system detects an attempted damage to the passenger information board or other infrastructure elements (telecommunications cabinets), the monitoring system will automatically direct the nearest camera to the scene. The video material obtained in this way, can be used to try to apprehend the perpetrator of the incident.
All the measures that have been taken to implement the entire task are part of the Smart City trend. This is an idea that encourages cities to use new technologies to better manage the city, while creating a better place for its residents to live. The solution worked out together with the City of Gorzow is only the beginning of the development of these systems, which in the long run will shape the city’s development. We already know that both systems have been positively received by, both users of the systems and residents. Residents expect further development of the SDIP system, and monitoring operators have a tool to effectively take care of the safety of residents.
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