Proposal for AVIS

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AVIS LPR Solution System Proposal

Compiled by Barry Dudley

  October 09, 2005

 Supplied by ......

        In conjunction with I-Cube 

SUMMARY

The ability to simply and quickly determine via a web site or DVR where a vehicle currently is or was last seen has major benefits compared to traditional manual methods.  License Plate Recognition enables the linking of the following to the license plate:

-         Condition of the vehicle (images captured from existing CCTV cameras on the digital recorder and made available by searching on vehicle license plate;

-         Driver (images captured from a CCTV camera appropriately placed to capture the driver, where the driver can be identified with facial software);

-         Time the vehicle spent on the road, in the dispatch / airport or being repaired;

-         Just in Time delivery of the vehicles, where a vehicle leaving despatch is immediately registered as being available and can immediately be allocated to a waiting customer

 The above benefits cannot be achieved without a high level of LPR accuracy hence the ability to achieve at least a 99.5% accuracy is crucial.

 A number of possible solutions exist to optimise both the utilisation of LPR by AVIS, and exceed the 99.5% accuracy required.

 These include:

-         Maintenance of the existing infrastructure (AVIS)

-         Upgrading of the existing infrastructure (AVIS)

-         Either of the above, but outsourced to INTERVID

Distributed Data via PPV (Pay Per Vehicle), where with an accuracy of 99.5% there is a charge to AVIS of 3c per vehicle for the upgraded and maintained LPR system (increasing at 1c per year).  If the accuracy falls below 99.5% AVIS is paid a preset penalty of R1 500.00 per hour the system is below 99.5%.

 

1         Description of Requirement

  The requirement, as stated, is for a range of options to enhance the operation of the currently installed LPR system at AVIS.  A number of possible solutions exist to optimise both the utilisation of LPR by AVIS, and exceed the 99.5% accuracy required.

 These include:

-          Maintenance of the existing infrastructure (AVIS)

o        Maintenance & Cleaning of the Cameras;

o        Correct equipment as specified

o        Correct software as specified

o        Correctly placing the cameras (height, position, orientation, etc.)

o        Correctly placing the loop triggers

o        Driver discipline (speed over the loop, orientation of the vehicle)

o        Enabling the already connected LPR system to the DVR;

o        PC maintenance;

o        LPR maintenance;

o        Etc.

 

-          Upgrading of the existing infrastructure (AVIS)

o        Cameras

§         Covers

§         Lens

§         Additional

o        Loops

§         Speed

§         Orientation

§         Placing

o        Software

§         LPR version 6

§         Personalised Plates

§         Accuracy

§         Alarm

§         Monitor

o        PC

§         Memory

§         Processor

§         Hard Drive

§         Motherboard

o        Cables

o        Etc.

 -          Either of the above, but outsourced to INTERVID

 -         Distributed Data via PPV (Pay Per Vehicle), where with an accuracy of 99.5% there is a charge to AVIS of 3c per vehicle for the upgraded and maintained LPR system.  If the accuracy falls below 99.5% AVIS is paid a preset penalty of R1 500.00 per hour the system is below 99.5%.

       Conclusion

 

INTERVID proposes a number of possible solutions to the current poor performance of the LPR system installed at AVIS, at an extremely reasonable cost per transaction of 3c.

INTERVID proposes to supply, install and maintain the latest digital video technology, including advanced license plate recognition linked to biometric facial identification and recognition. The latest face recognition technology will be provided as a tool to verify entry and possibly identify an unknown person if they appear in the database.  We believe that the innovation solution will grab the attention of all role players within AVIS, leading to increased information flow, allowing multiple benefits to be achieved.

 

INTERVID delivers ROI-driven solutions that leverage video and control technologies to increase profit by eliminating inefficiencies and unproductive resources.  We also provide customers an efficient way to secure their business environment, reduce costs and ultimately drive profit. Information Technology has become so integral to success that it is now not only a support function, but could plays a proactive and vital role in realising the business role. We offer technology solutions and services that allow customers to efficiently integrate, manage and maintain their people, processes and assets. Our adaptive infrastructure becomes increasingly critical to business success, balancing agility, robustness and affordability. By understanding the problem, we can address the solution. By reviewing what is occurring around the world, and customising this to your specific needs, a complete solution is provided.

 

The cost of technical solutions to maintain the gap ahead of the competitors, and to continue fighting crime is expected to keep rising steadily over the next few years. To compete for investment dollars, we allow you to employ techniques like infrastructure pattern matching (reusable design), infrastructure impact assessment (analysing reuse), predictive cost modelling (total cost of ownership and budgeting), and application subscriptions (service-level-based packaging).  Moreover, users cannot afford to wait until full deployment for a quantifiable return on investment. Each phase in the installation is justified by its own standalone ROI.  Moreover, look closely at the effect the shift to the proposed infrastructure will have on near- and long-term infrastructure efficiency, image and customer satisfaction.

 

Appendices

1         Introduction

 

The bold vision for AVIS indicated above is backed up with facts, figures and a will to act!

The following information reaffirms the initial vision AVIS had for use of CCTV and LPR. This information is not supplied above, under the assumption the initial role players are still present.

However, where new personal and new concepts have entered into the equation, it is suggested that the following is read and understood.