Ekin’s smart lightbar recognises faces on the move

First published in the Intertraffic Innovations Guide - April 15, 2020

A second generation of Ekin’s Patrol light bar sees face recognition being added to the list of functions this smart accessory can add to police and other authorised vehicles. Said to be the first and only compact smart patrol unit in the world, the G2 has a wider (360°) angle of operation making it able to detect all number plates across up to seven lanes of traffic and nearby parking areas. This latest plug-and-play version is compatible with any kind of vehicle and using a tablet readout which means there is no requirement for any components to be installed inside the vehicle or the luggage compartment. With additional cameras integrated on all four sides it is said to provide 100% coverage and be an economical, mobile alternative to investing in fixed surveillance units. With the G2, Ekin’s facial recognition software captures all faces within its field of view (illuminating the inside of vehicles ahead and behind if needed) and compares them with the police agency’s database of wanted suspects. The system can also provide on-the-move speed enforcement, mobile parking enforcement, even between closely parked vehicles, and automatically cross-checks all licence plates with a blacklist.