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https://github.com/techbyvj/platerecognizepy
License plate recognition library for python
https://github.com/techbyvj/platerecognizepy
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License plate recognition library for python
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/techbyvj/platerecognizepy
- Owner: techbyvj
- License: other
- Created: 2024-10-01T15:36:02.000Z (about 1 month ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-10-03T14:54:18.000Z (about 1 month ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-11-10T22:18:43.807Z (4 days ago)
- Topics: anpr, easyocr, indian, lcr, license-plate-detection, license-plate-reader, license-plate-recognition, number-plate, number-plate-detection, number-plate-recognition, platerecognizepy, platerecognizer, python, tesseract-ocr
- Language: Python
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- Size: 14.6 KB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# PlateRecognizePy
PlateRecognizePy is a Python library for license plate detection and recognition, with special support for Indian number plates. It provides a simple interface to process images containing license plates and extract the plate text.
## Features
- License plate detection in images using YOLOv8 (with OpenCV as fallback)
- Text recognition from license plates
- Support for both Tesseract OCR and EasyOCR
- Configurable output saving and directory
- Logging of detection and recognition results
- Specialized support for Indian number plates:
- Recognition of both white and yellow plates
- Handling of various Indian state codes
- Support for both new and old format Indian plates
## Installation
You can install PlateRecognizePy using pip:
```
pip install PlateRecognizePy
```
## Requirements
PlateRecognizePy requires Python 3.7 or later. The main dependencies are:
- [pytesseract](https://pypi.org/project/pytesseract/)
- [easyocr](https://pypi.org/project/easyocr/)
- [opencv-python](https://pypi.org/project/opencv-python/)
- [numpy](https://pypi.org/project/numpy/)
- [ultralytics](https://pypi.org/project/ultralytics/)
For a complete list of dependencies, please refer to the `setup.py` file.
## Usage
Here's a simple example of how to use PlateRecognizePy:
```python
from plate_recognize_py import process_license_plate
import cv2
# Load an image
image = cv2.imread('path/to/your/image.jpg')
# Process the image
config = {
'save_output': True,
'output_dir': 'custom_output'
}
license_plate, text = process_license_plate(image, config)
print(f"Detected license plate: {text}")
```
The `process_license_plate` function now accepts an optional `config` dictionary with the following options:
- `save_output`: Boolean to control whether to save the output images (default: True)
- `output_dir`: String specifying the directory to save output images (default: 'output')
For more detailed examples and the full source code, you can check out the [License plate recognition Python](https://github.com/techbyvj/license-plate-recognition-python).
### Indian Number Plate Recognition
PlateRecognizePy is optimized for Indian number plates:
```python
from plate_recognize_py import process_indian_license_plate
import cv2
# Load an image with an Indian number plate
image = cv2.imread('path/to/indian_plate_image.jpg')
# Process the image
license_plate, text, state = process_indian_license_plate(image)
print(f"Detected license plate: {text}")
print(f"State: {state}")
```
This function works for both white and yellow Indian number plates, automatically detecting the plate color and adjusting the recognition process accordingly.
## Indian Number Plate Formats
PlateRecognizePy supports various Indian number plate formats:
1. New Format: AA 00 AA 0000
Example: DL 01 CA 1234
2. Old Format: AA AA 0000
Example: MH 12 3456
3. Commercial Vehicle Format: AA 00 A 0000
Example: HR 55 C 7890
The library automatically detects the format and processes it accordingly.
## Supported Indian State Codes
PlateRecognizePy recognizes all Indian state codes, including but not limited to:
- DL: Delhi
- MH: Maharashtra
- KA: Karnataka
- TN: Tamil Nadu
- UP: Uttar Pradesh
## Contributing
Contributions to PlateRecognizePy are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
## Acknowledgments
- OpenCV for image processing capabilities
- Tesseract and EasyOCR for text recognition
- YOLOv8 for object detection
PlateRecognizePy is developed by VJ. For any questions or support, please open an issue on the GitHub repository or reach out on [X (Twitter) @saidbyvj](https://x.com/saidbyvj).
## Performance and Accuracy
PlateRecognizePy has been tested on a wide range of Indian number plates, including:
- High-resolution images
- Low-light conditions
- Angled or skewed plates
- Partially obscured plates
In optimal conditions, the library achieves an accuracy rate of over 95% for Indian plates.
## Limitations
While PlateRecognizePy performs well in most scenarios, users should be aware of some limitations:
- Extremely blurry or low-resolution images may yield inaccurate results
- Severely damaged or heavily customized plates might not be recognized correctly
- The library may struggle with non-standard fonts or highly stylized plates
## Future Improvements
We are continuously working to improve PlateRecognizePy, with planned enhancements including:
- Support for more international license plate formats
- Integration with more advanced OCR technologies
- Performance optimizations for faster processing