Since its establishment in 1988, Tattile has been a leading player in the intelligent transportation systems (ITS) sector, providing high-quality license plate recognition (LPR) cameras and sophisticated ANPR software solutions for various mobility applications. Now part of the TKH Group, Tattile continues to push the boundaries of innovation, offering reliable and efficient products that meet the evolving needs of modern transport systems.
What sets Tattile apart is the complete in-house development of both hardware and software, resulting in optimized performance across all levels. The hardware architecture is designed to maximize the software performance, and, at the same time, the software is developed to exploit the hardware architecture to its highest potential.
Tattile’s OCR technology
One of Tattile’s major strengths is its neural OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology, which is embedded and developed to reach the best fit in Stark cameras. By leveraging advanced neural networks, Tattile has achieved a remarkable license plate reading accuracy of up to 98,5%.
This ensures that the ANPR software can handle complex license plates with varying fonts, syntax or colors, while still delivering reliable results. Beyond license plate recognition, Tattile’s systems are capable of detecting and interpreting ADR (Accord Dangerous Routier) plates and identifying vehicles transporting dangerous goods, which enhances overall safety and compliance monitoring. The company offers OCR algorithms for worldwide coverage.
Stark OCR Cloud: Two solutions, zero overlap, 100% complementarity
Tattile has expanded its offerings by launching Stark OCR Cloud, a cloud-based service that extends the capabilities of its embedded OCR technology.
The recognition and detection performance of Stark OCR Cloud surpasses that of the embedded solution, especially in the most challenging cases. This improvement is the result of a deliberate focus on maximizing the last few percentage points of performance, an area where gains are notoriously difficult to achieve. Stark OCR Cloud was built precisely to push limits and deliver exceptional results where traditional solutions often struggle, relying on more effort, precision and computational resources.
It is important to note that the embedded OCR and cloud OCR solutions developed by Tattile are entirely separate and do not overlap. They are built by different teams and serve distinct purposes. The embedded OCR is specifically tailored for real-time processing directly within Tattile’s camera hardware, whereas the cloud OCR provides more extensive processing power and additional features that can complement the embedded solution or operate independently.
Stark OCR Cloud can be used as a second-level solution when integrated with Tattile’s cameras, providing enhanced processing and advanced analysis capabilities. Alternatively, it can function as a first-level solution with all other types of cameras, offering a complete OCR solution for any setup.
In fact, Stark OCR Cloud can be deployed on-premises, meaning it can be hosted and run directly on the customer’s own infrastructure, rather than relying on an external cloud provider. This gives organizations the flexibility to keep the entire OCR processing pipeline within their own data centers, ensuring greater control over the system, data and security.
Alternatively, Tattile offers Stark OCR Cloud as a fully managed cloud solution (SaaS), requiring zero infrastructure from the customer. In this model, the system runs in a secure, GDPR and local regulation compliant cloud environment with a guaranteed SLA of 99,9% uptime, translating to a maximum of just 8 hours of downtime per year. This software-as-a-service approach allows rapid deployment, scalability, and simplified maintenance for customers who prefer a hands-off infrastructure model. Even in the event of a connection failure, Tattile can guarantee that the OCR Cloud remains operational for a limited period of time, maintaining functionality and reducing downtime.
This cutting-edge ANPR software is developed using different technologies and is trained on an extensive dataset of over ten million images, collected from Tattile’s cameras and other devices. The system is resolution-independent, meaning it is compatible with Tattile and third-party camera systems, offering a scalable and flexible solution for organizations looking to improve their existing infrastructure.
Furthermore, Stark OCR Cloud provides the Review Automation feature, which helps to automate the manual review process with 99,9% confidence in correct reading. This highly reliable review automation allows for a significant decrease in manual labor, minimizing operational costs and human error.
An important feature of Stark OCR Cloud is its image format compatibility, which supports JPG image formats and ensures seamless integration with a wide range of devices. Additionally, Tattile offers an optional BCCM (Brand, Color, Class and Model recognition) feature, allowing customers to optimize performance based on specific needs. The ANPR software supports easy integration via REST APIs, allowing smooth and fast connectivity with third-party systems such as tolling platforms, access control and city management platforms.
It is essential to highlight that the cloud infrastructure used by Stark OCR Cloud is entirely GDPR compliant and prioritizes privacy. The system ensures that vehicle images are retained only for the duration necessary to process its data, offering a privacy-friendly solution that adheres to stringent data protection standards.
By harnessing the power of the cloud, Stark OCR Cloud ensures that the technology can meet the needs of any deployment, improving overall efficiency and performance.
