ALPR Integrated with Access Control Systems (ACS) and Video Management Systems (VMS)

License Plate as an Access Credential  

The Inex ALPR system automates vehicle access control by using license plates as credentials for gate and barrier operations. It seamlessly integrates with all major access control systems (ACS). We most frequently integrate with Johnson Controls Software House C•CURE and  Honeywell LenelS2, for which we maintain factory-certified integrations. Inex ALPR access control and security systems cater to a diverse range of customers, including corporate parking facilities, manufacturing sites, paid parking facilities offering credentialed employees free parking, high-security and military installations, and both gated and ungated communities.

Scope of Inex LPR System Integration with ACS 

The scope of integration varies by the type of the ACS, though these general features are supported:

• Cardholder synchronization from the ACS to the Inex LPR system
• Badge activation and disactivation
• Access level activation and disactivation
• Event subscription for badge and cardholder changes
• Re-establishing event subscription after a disconnect
• Connection heartbeat 
• Active badge credentials list and access group configurations
• Cache credentials in the LPR camera during network outtages
• Maintain LPR access log
• Inex LPR effectively serves as an authentication system, retaining the ACS as the authorization system 

Supporting common card formats, Inex ALPR systems can directly communicate with existing access control panels and manage gate equipment.

Inex provides both cloud-based IZCloud and on-premise IZCentral system management software, offering a more robust and secure access control solution that can automatically open gates using license plate recognition. 

Simplified Security with License Plate Recognition

The integration of the Inex ALPR system with existing access control systems offers a convenient feature that allows for either single or dual credential verification. With the single credential option, gates can be automatically opened based solely on the recognition of a vehicle’s license plate. Alternatively, the dual credential mode provides enhanced security by requiring both the vehicle’s license plate and the driver’s badge ID to match before granting access. This flexibility ensures that access control can be tailored to meet varying security requirements, enhancing both convenience and safety for users.

LPR Integration with Video Management Systems (VMS)

The integration of ALPR with Video Management Systems (VMS) allows for comprehensive monitoring and recording of all events. This ensures that all activities are captured and recorded, making video searches easy for future reference or investigations based on license plates, event times, or car make and model. Additionally, management can receive alerts when blacklisted vehicles are detected through license plate matches, enhancing security and oversight.​

Driver Face Verification

The Inex integrated access control or video management system may be further expanded by utilizing Inex Driver and Passenger Face Imaging. The captured through the windshield images are presented a remote security guard for verification, used for automated facial recognition, or retained for post-event analysis. 

ALPR Solutions Integrated with ACS and VMS