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- Page 1 GV-DSP LPR User's Manual Before attempting to connect or operate this product, LDSP23V204-A please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
- Page 2 Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. GeoVision, Inc. makes no expressed or implied warranty of any kind and assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. No liability is assumed for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of the information or products contained herein.
- Page 3 Preface Welcome to the GV-DSP LPR User’s Manual. The GV-DSP LPR has two models designed to meet different needs. Each model has its own firmware that can only be used on the specific model. This Manual is designed for the...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
2.1 Installing on a Network ................... 7 2.2 Assigning an IP Address..................8 2.3 Configuration Basics....................9 Chapter 3 Accessing the GV-DSP LPR ........... 10 3.1 Accessing Your Surveillance Images and Recognition Results......10 3.2 Functions Featured on the Main Page ..............11 3.2.1 The Live View Window................12... - Page 5 4.2.3 RS232 / GPS ....................31 4.3 Events & Alerts......................33 4.3.1 LPR Remote Server ..................33 4.3.2 VSM......................35 4.3.3 FTP......................36 4.3.4 Inquire Recognized Database..............37 4.3.5 Registry Database ..................38 4.4 Recognizing Schedule Settings ................40 4.5 Network .........................41 4.5.1 Status .......................41 4.5.2 LAN......................42 4.5.3 UMTS .......................44 4.5.4 Wireless....................46 4.5.5 Advanced TCP/IP ..................47 4.5.6 IP Filter .....................49...
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Page 6: Recognition Engine Version
Taiwan Moto V4021 Guernsey V6009 Thailand Hong Kong V6009 Turkey Hungary V6009 Ireland V6009 V6009 Israel V3000 V4209 Italy V4038 Note: Recognition engine for Qatar is only supported in GV-DSP LPR V2 / V3 of firmware version 2.03 or later. -
Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction
The GV-DSP LPR is a Linux-based license plate recognition system built in a small box. Integrating with a Web server, the GV-DSP LPR can host its own Web site and compare captured license plates with the database downloaded from GV-AS Manager and open a gate barrier when there is a match. - Page 8 The GV-DSP LPR can also deliver live view images and recognized plate numbers, date and time to the GV-System for security surveillance. Figure 1-2...
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Page 9: Key Features
Introduction 1.1 Key Features • Non-PC based solution for 1 port traffic or mobile license plate recognition • Wide operating temperature range • Web-based configuration for image, security settings and firmware upgrade • Recognition triggered by video motion detection or sensor inputs •... -
Page 10: Packing List
1.4 Options GV-GPS Receiver is a Global Position System receiver, allowing you to perform vehicle tracking and location GV-GPS Receiver verification functions. Working with this module, GV-DSP LPR can drive the GV-Relay V2 loads of relay outputs over 5 volts. -
Page 11: Physical Description
Introduction 1.5 Physical Description This section identifies the various components of the GV-DSP LPR. 1.5.1 Front View GV-DSP LPR V2 / V3 Figure 1-3 No. Name Function Power LED Indicates the power is supplied. Ready LED Indicates the unit is ready for connection. -
Page 12: Rear View
1.5.2 Rear View GV-DSP LPR V2 / V3 GV-DSP LPR V2 GV-DSP LPR V3 Figure 1-4 No. Name Function DC 12 In Connects the supplied power adaptor. Ethernet Port Connects a 10/100 Ethernet network. Connects RS-232 devices. See Chapter 6 The I/O Terminal Terminal Block Block. -
Page 13: Chapter 2 Getting Started
Getting Started Chapter 2 Getting Started This section provides basic information to get the GV-DSP LPR working on the network. 2.1 Installing on a Network These instructions describe the basic connections to install the GV-DSP LPR on the network. Here we use the GV-DSP LPR V3 as the example to demonstrate the steps. -
Page 14: Assigning An Ip Address
2.2 Assigning an IP Address Designed for use on an Ethernet network, the GV-DSP LPR must be assigned an IP address to make it accessible. Note: The GV-DSP LPR has a default address of 192.168.0.230. The computer used to set the IP address must be under the same IP and subnet sequence assigned to the unit. -
Page 15: Configuration Basics
For details on Dynamic IP Address and PPPoE settings, see 4.5.5 Advanced TCP/IP. • When the GV-DSP LPR is unable to obtain a dynamic IP address from the DHCP server, the default static IP address 192.168.0.230 will be applied instead. •... -
Page 16: Chapter 3 Accessing The Gv-Dsp Lpr
Chapter 3 Accessing the GV-DSP LPR Two types of users are allowed to log in the GV-DSP LPR: Administrator and Guest. The Administrator has unrestricted access to all system configurations, while the Guest has the access to live view and network status only. -
Page 17: Functions Featured On The Main Page
Accessing the GV-DSP LPR 3.2 Functions Featured on the Main Page This section introduces the features of the Live View window and Network Status on the main page. The two features are accessible by both Administrator and Guest. Main Page of Guest Mode ▼... -
Page 18: The Live View Window
Snapshot Takes a snapshot of live video. File Save Records the live video and saves in .avi format. Firmware Upgrade Upgrades the firmware of GV-DSP LPR. Captured Image Displays the captured image. Number Display Displays the recognized plate number. Record List... -
Page 19: Adjustment Of Video Attributes
Accessing the GV-DSP LPR 3.2.2 Adjustment of Video Attributes To adjust video attributes of the live video, follow these steps: Click the Remote Config button (No. 4, Figure 3-3). Move the slide bars (Brightness, Contrast, Saturation and Hue) to adjust video attributes. -
Page 20: Snapshot Of A Live Video
3.2.3 Snapshot of a Live Video To take a snapshot of a live video, follow these steps: 1. Click the Snapshot button (No. 5, Figure 3-3). The Snapshot window appears. 2. Click the Print button to print out the displayed image. Or click the Save button to save the image to the local computer. -
Page 21: Firmware Upgrade
Accessing the GV-DSP LPR 3.2.5 Firmware Upgrade This window allows you to upgrade the firmware over LAN. For details, see Chapter 5. Figure 3-7 3.2.6 Network Status To view the network status, in the left menu, click Network and select Status. -
Page 22: Chapter 4 Administrator Mode
Chapter 4 Administrator Mode The Administrator can access the system configuration via the Internet. Six categories of configurations are involved in the system configuration: Video and Motion, I/O Control, Events and Alerts, Recognizing Schedule, Network, and Management. Figure 4-1... - Page 23 Administrator Mode List of Menu Options Find the topic of interest by referring to the section number prefixed to each option. The available options vary among video server models. 4.1.1 Video Settings 4.1 Video and Motion 4.1.2 Detection Mode 4.1.3 Recognition Engine Settings 4.2.1 Input Setting 4.2 I/O Control 4.2.2 Output Setting...
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Page 24: Video And Motion
4.1 Video and Motion This section includes video settings and detection methods to activate license plate recognition. 4.1.1 Video Settings Figure 4-2... - Page 25 Administrator Mode [Video Signal Type] The GV-DSP LPR supports both NTSC and PAL video signals. Select either NTSC or PAL. There are several resolution and frame rates available. Note that 10 fps is only available when the resolution is set to 360 x 240 (360 x 288).
- Page 26 [TV Output Port Setting] The unit allows the direct connection of an external monitor to output live images and recognition results immediately. When the unit is installed at the place where the network is not accessible, the TV-Out port can be used for camera adjustment to ensure the image of license plate is captured properly.
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Page 27: Detection Mode
Administrator Mode 4.1.2 Detection Mode You can activate license plate recognition by motion detection or sensor triggers. For motion detection, up to 8 detection areas can be defined; whenever vehicles cross the defined detection areas, the license plate recognition will be activated. Figure 4-3 [Detection Mode] From the drop-down list on top left, select the method to activate license plate recognition. - Page 28 Select this option if you want to have a faster recognition result at the cost of accuracy. This option is suitable for a large amount of traffic and every frame received by the GV-DSP LPR will go through a fast recognition process (approximately at the processing rate of 1 frame per second).
- Page 29 Administrator Mode [I/O Mode Setting] Trigger Input: Select to trigger Input 1 or Input 2. Force Export (Used in I/O Mode): Select to display the symbol ****** to represent unknown license plates even though the recognition fails. If the option is not selected, the recognition failure will not be recorded.
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Page 30: Recognition Engine Settings
4.1.3 Recognition Engine Settings You can adjust the recognition engine to improve the recognition process and increase the accuracy. - Page 31 Administrator Mode Figure 4-4 [Engine Setting] Country: Select a recognition engine to be set up. Maximum number of characters: Set the maximum number of characters allowed on the license plate to activate the recognition process. If the number of characters exceeds the limit, the system will not start the recognition.
- Page 32 Minimum angle of slope: Set the minimum tilt angle to be allowed to activate the recognition process. Maximum angle of slope: Set the maximum tilt angle to be allowed to activate the recognition process. Slant Detection Enable: The license plate tilting in a vertical direction can be detected. Minimum angle of slant: Set the minimum tilt angle to be allowed to activate the recognition process.
- Page 33 Administrator Mode Enable Color Inverse: Enable the recognition for both license plates of “white characters on black background” and “black characters on white background”. By default, this option is enabled. Note this option is only available on the engines of China and Global. Enable Gray Scale Inverse: Enable the recognition for the license plate of “white characters on black background”...
- Page 34 (When rule settings are A) 0 to O: Always identify the letter “O” as letter “O”. Select this option to activate a concurrent condition with the rules that you have set. For instance, if the rule entered in the field is “AAADDA“, the recognition result will be “IBZ02O” for license plate which appears to be “IBZ020”...
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Page 35: I/O Control
Administrator Mode 4.2 I/O Control The I/O terminal block on the rear panel of the GV-DSP LPR provides the interface for digital inputs and relay outputs. For details on the I/O terminal block, see Chapter 6. 4.2.1 Input Setting The GV-DSP LPR can connect up to 2 input devices, e.g. sensors. -
Page 36: Output Setting
4.2.2 Output Setting The GV-DSP LPR can connect up to 2 output devices, e.g. alarms or gate barriers. Note that the gate or barrier can only be connected to output 1. There are six output signals are available: N/O (Open Circuit), N/C (Grounded Circuit), N/O Toggle, N/C Toggle, N/O Pulse and N/C Pulse. -
Page 37: Rs232 / Gps
Administrator Mode 4.2.3 RS232 / GPS By using a RS-232 cable, GV-DSP LPR can connect to the receiver’s site, such as GV-System, to export the recognition data, including plate numbers and recognition time. GV-DSP LPR can also connect to the GV-GPS Receiver to display the coordinates of the vehicle on the live and captured images. - Page 38 RS232 Overlay Plate and Time: Select the type of data you want to export: Plate ID Only, Plate ID and Time or Plate File Name. To connect the GV-GPS Receiver to the GV-DSP LPR, see Chapter 6 I/O Terminal Block.
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Page 39: Events & Alerts
Administrator Mode 4.3 Events & Alerts 4.3.1 LPR Remote Server When the alarm events of motion detection and sensor trigger occur, the GV-System can get alerts with recognized license plate overlaid on the live images. This application is illustrated below. Figure 4-8 Note: This application is only supported by GV-System V8.5.5 or later. - Page 40 ID and Time or only Plate ID when they are transmitted to the GV-System. The GV-DSP-LPR will be added to the GV-System through the POS device settings. To set up the GV-DSP LPR on the GV-System, see 7.3 POS Device Setup, DVR’s User Manual.
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Page 41: Vsm
Administrator Mode 4.3.2 VSM GV-DSP LPR can connect up to two Vital Sign Monitors (VSM). After a system event occurs, such as Log In, Log Out or Video Lost, the central monitoring station VSM can get notified by text alerts. Up to two VSM servers can be connected simultaneously. For the live monitoring through VSM, you must already have a subscriber account on VSM. -
Page 42: Ftp
Make sure the port value is the same as that of the GV-DSP LPR. To access the SD card data via the FTP, select Enable Ftp access to SD. The GV-DSP LPR will act as an FTP server allowing users to download image files and recognition results. -
Page 43: Inquire Recognized Database
Administrator Mode 4.3.4 Inquire Recognized Database You can enquire the history of a plate number from the database stored in the memory card. Note: Make sure you have inserted a memory card that contains the database of recognized license plate numbers. Figure 4-12 Type a car plate number in the Plate ID field. -
Page 44: Registry Database
LPR and the storage settings are configured. For detail, see 4.6.2 Storage Settings. • Make sure the output settings of the gate or barrier are configured and enabled. The gate or barrier must be connected to output 1 of GV-DSP LPR. For detail, see 4.2.2 Output Settings. - Page 45 Administrator Mode Somewhat Like (Two Characters Mismatch): the detected license plate matches two characters of a license plate in the database. Click Apply.
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Page 46: Recognizing Schedule Settings
4.4 Recognizing Schedule Settings You can set up the schedule for the recognition to start. Figure 4-14 Span 1- Span 3: Set a different recognition mode for each time frame during the day. Each day can be divided into 3 time frames, represented by Span 1 to Span 3. The time frame settings will work from Monday through Sunday. -
Page 47: Network
Administrator Mode 4.5 Network The Network section includes some basic but important network configurations that enable the GV-DSP LPR to be connected to a TCP/IP network. 4.5.1 Status To view the network status, click Network and select Status. Figure 4-15... -
Page 48: Lan
Dynamic IP address: The network environment has a DHCP server. This option should only be enabled if you know which IP address the GV-DSP LPR will get from the DHCP server, or you have obtained a domain name from the DDNS service provider. - Page 49 Administrator Mode [Configure connection parameters] Type the IP address, Subnet Mask, Router/Gateway, Primary DNS server and Secondary DNS server of the GV-DSP LPR. Parameters Default IP address 192.168.0.230 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Router/Gateway 192.168.0.1 Primary DNS server 192.168.0.1 Secondary DNS server 192.168.0.2...
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Page 50: Umts
After an UMTS-compatible wireless device is attached to the USB port and the UMTS function is enabled, the GV-DSP LPR can have Internet access. For supported mobile broadband devices, see Appendix B. - Page 51 Keep Check UMTS Connection: Select this option to check the UMTS connection status and use the drop-down list to specify the desired time length for checking frequency. The GV-DSP LPR will rebuild the connection if disconnection is detected. Check VPN Connection: Select this option to check the VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection status.
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Page 52: Wireless
4.5.4 Wireless To use the wireless function, a wireless LAN USB adaptor is required. The GV-DSP LPR now supports WiFi USB dongles: D-Link DWA-140 (H/W Version B1) and PEGATRON WL-166N11. For supported wireless LAN adaptors, see Appendix A. Figure 4-18 Network type: Select the network mode Ad Hoc or Infrastructure. -
Page 53: Advanced Tcp/Ip
GV-DSP LPR when using a dynamic IP. DDNS assigns a domain name to the GV-DSP LPR, so that the Administrator does not need to go through the trouble of checking if the IP address assigned by DHCP Server or ISP (in xDSL connection) has changed. - Page 54 2. Service Provider: Select the DDNS service provider you have registered with. 3. Host Name: Type the host name used to link to the GV-DSP LPR. For the users of GeoVision DDNS Server, it is unnecessary to enter the host name. The system will detect the host name automatically.
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Page 55: Ip Filter
Administrator Mode 4.5.6 IP Filter The Administrator can set IP filtering to restrict access to the GV-DSP LPR. Figure 4-20 To enable the IP Filter function: 1. Enable IP Filtering: Enable the IP Filtering function. 2. Filtered IP: Type the IP address you want to restrict the access. -
Page 56: Management
4.6 Management The Management section includes the settings of data and time, SD card and user account. Also you can view the firmware version and execute certain system operations. 4.6.1 Date & Time Setting You can set up the date and time appearing in the image’s caption. Figure 4-21... - Page 57 [Synchronized with a Network Time Server] Use the NTP server to automatically update the date and time of the GV-DSP LPR every 24 hours. Type the host name or the IP address of the NTP server for connection and select the desired time for the update.
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Page 58: Storage Settings
4.6.2 Storage Settings The GV-DSP LPR V2 has a mini-SD card slot and the GV-DSP LPR V3 has a micro-SD card slot. You can store the recognition results or images to the SD card. The image is stored in the JPEG compressed format. -
Page 59: User Account
4.6.3 User Account The GV-DSP LPR has two types of password protection: Guest password for restricting unwanted users from accessing the GV-DSP LPR, and Administrator password for restricting who can enter privileged commands. -
Page 60: Log Information
4.6.4 Log Information The log contains dump data that is used by service personnel for analyzing problems. Figure 4-24... -
Page 61: Tools
[Firmware Version] This section displays the firmware version of the GV-DSP LPR. [System Settings] Clicking the Load Default button will make the GV-DSP LPR restore factory default settings. The Ready LED on the front panel will turn off. Wait until the Ready LED turns on and then you can re-log in the GV-DSP LPR. -
Page 62: Chapter 5 Advanced Applications
5.1 Upgrading System Firmware GeoVision will periodically release the updated firmware on the website. The new firmware can be simply loaded into the GV-DSP LPR over LAN or by using the IP Device Utility included in the Software DVD. Important Notes before You Start Before you start updating the firmware, please read these important notes: 1. -
Page 63: Upgrading Firmware Over Lan
The IP Device Utility provides a direct way to upgrade the firmware to multiple GV-DSP LPRs. Note the computer used to upgrade firmware must be under the same IP and subnet sequence of the GV-DSP LPR. 1. Insert the Software DVD, select IP Device Utility, and follow the onscreen instructions... - Page 64 GV-DSP LPRs on the same LAN. Or click the New button and assign the IP address to locate a GV-DSP LPR over the Internet. Or highlight one GV-DSP LPR in the list and click the Delete button to remove 4.
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Page 65: Advanced Applications
Advanced Applications 5. Click the Firmware Upgrade tab. This dialog box appears. Figure 5-4 6. Click the Browse button to locate the firmware file (.img) saved at your local computer. 7. If you like to upgrade all the GV-DSP LPRs in the list, check Upgrade all devices. 8. -
Page 66: Restoring To Factory Default Settings
5.2 Restoring to Factory Default Settings Between the two models of GV-DSP LPR, the operation of restoring the GV-DSP LPR to original default values can vary and the way the LEDs flash can also be different. To restore to default settings, use the Load Default button (No. 3, Figure 1-2) on the front panel of GV-DSP LPR. -
Page 67: Chapter 6 The I/O Terminal Block
Chapter 6 The I/O Terminal Block 6.1 I/O Port GV-DSP LPR provides the I/O Cable with RJ-45 Connector for the extensible connection to other I/O devices. A RJ-45 connector and a bundle of shielded wires are on the each end of the cable. -
Page 68: Relay Output
The relay outputs on the terminal block can only drive a maximum load of DC 5 V, 5 mA. Working in conjunction with the GV-Relay V2 module, it can drive heavier loads. Refer to the figure and table below to connect the GV-Relay V2 module to the GV-DSP LPR. Figure 6-2... -
Page 69: Terminal Block
The I/O Terminal Block 6.2 Terminal Block The 6-pin terminal block, located on the rear panel, provides the RS-232 interface. Via the RS-232, the GV-DSP LPR can connect to GV-System or the GV-GPS Receiver. Figure 6-3 For data transmission using a RS-232 Cable:... -
Page 70: Specifications
Specifications Model GV-DSP LPR V2 GV-DSP LPR V3 Video Input/Output 1 Video In, 1 TV Out Video Compression JPEG NTSC 360 x 240, 720 x 480 Live Resolutions PAL 360 x 288, 720 x 576 NTSC 1, 3, 5 1, 3, 5... - Page 71 Russia, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, UK, USA Note: 1. The Wiegand interface is NOT functional. 2. GV-DSP LPR V2 / V3 (Firmware Version 1.05 and later) does not support for UAE engine. All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Page 72: Appendix
Appendix A. Supported Wireless LAN USB Adaptor Vendor Model D-Link DWA-140 (H/W version B1), DWL-G122 (version C1) EDIMAX EW-7318Ug, EW-7718Un Linksys WUSB54GC Pegatron WL-166N11 Note: Linksys WUSB54GC ver. 3 is not supported. B. Supported Mobile Broadband Device Vendor Model E169, E220, E1692, EC169C, E1750 USB Modem HUAWEI (HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM) Novatel...
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