Mobile ALPR for the Next Generation of Policing

Our Android‑based Mobile ALPR solution is built to give police services flexible, affordable plate‑reading capabilities without waiting for multi‑year hardware cycles. It brings ALPR to:

  • Front‑line patrol officers using Android phones and in‑car Android screens.
  • Agency‑managed dashboard cameras installed in marked or unmarked vehicles.
  • Authorized members of the public, running a reporting‑only app.
  • Prototype stationary units that are battery‑powered and solar‑charged.

Every authorized device becomes a node in a secure reporting network, feeding into a centralized dashboard under agency control.

Key Features of the Android App

  • Real‑time automatic license plate recognition on Android devices.
  • Configurable hotlists managed centrally at the server.
  • Support for in‑car mounts, mirrors, TV boxes, and portable devices.
  • Optimized for plate capture at speed, day or night.*
  • Agency‑defined operation modes (Law Enforcement, Demo, Public).
  • Secure login using agency‑managed credentials or codes.
  • Hit logging with timestamps, GPS, and confidence scores.*
  • Data synced to the agency dashboard for oversight and reporting.

* Performance depends on camera hardware, lighting, mounting, and configuration.

Crowd‑Sourced ALPR – Under Police Control

Mobile ALPR is designed from the ground up to respect lawful authority and chain of evidence. Agencies can extend their visibility using authorized public dash‑cam users, without turning ALPR into a consumer toy.

  • Reporting‑only mode: Public users who are onboarded by the agency can run the app in a mode that silently sends plate hits to the dashboard.
  • No alerts to the public: Only the agency sees hotlist matches and investigative information. Public devices do not display alerts or hit details.
  • Agency‑managed access: Agencies approve, deactivate, or throttle public devices as needed.

Portable Solar‑Powered Units (Prototype)

For locations such as problem intersections, school zones, or downtown corridors, we are developing portable Mobile ALPR units that:

  • Use battery packs with solar charging for year‑round outdoor operation.
  • Mount to existing poles or structures with no trenching or power runs required.
  • Connect to existing city Wi‑Fi where available, or fall back to cellular data.
  • Report plate hits directly into the same agency dashboard.

These units are in prototype mode now, with the goal of offering agencies an extremely low‑cost way to create temporary or semi‑permanent ALPR zones without major capital projects.

Built by a Former Traffic Court Prosecutor

David L. Chatten, LL.B. is a former traffic court prosecutor who understands:

  • What constitutes reasonable suspicion for traffic stops.
  • How ALPR evidence must be collected and preserved.
  • Chain of evidence and documentation requirements.
  • Quality control and audit trails for court‑ready evidence.

This experience informs every design choice – from how hits are logged and stored, to how officers and agencies review and export data.

Next Steps

Our first controlled deployment will be a pilot project in Florida in early 2026. From there, we plan to expand across the United States with partner agencies.

Learn about the Florida Pilot Sign a Letter of Interest