Indian Vehicle Number Plate Detection

A web application that detects and recognizes Indian vehicle number plates from uploaded images.

Features

• Number Plate Detection: Automatically detect vehicle license plates in uploaded images
• OCR Recognition: Extract text from the detected license plates
• Multiple Plate Type Support: Works with Indian, European, American, and other license plate formats
• Download Results: Save the detected plate images
• Model Training: Train custom models to improve recognition for Indian license plates

How It Works

1. Upload: Users upload an image containing a vehicle with a visible license plate
2. Detection: The application detects the license plate using computer vision techniques
3. Recognition: OCR is used to extract the text from the license plate
4. Results: The application displays the extracted text and allows downloading the plate image

Training Custom Models

To improve recognition for Indian license plates, the application includes a training interface:

1. Prepare Dataset: Organize images by character (A-Z, 0-9) in folders
2. Upload Dataset: Zip the dataset and upload it through the training interface
3. Train Model: Start the training process to create a custom model
4. Automatic Integration: The trained model will be used automatically for future recognition

Technologies Used

• Backend: Flask (Python)
• Computer Vision: OpenCV
• OCR: Tesseract
• Machine Learning: scikit-learn
• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap

Requirements

• Python 3.6+
• Flask
• OpenCV
• Tesseract OCR
• NumPy
• scikit-learn