Automatic Car Number Plate Detection using Morphological Image Processing

One of the most common uses of computer vision, automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) is also a pretty well-explored subject with numerous effective solutions. Due to regional differences in license plate design, however, these solutions are often optimized for a specific setting. Number plate recognition algorithms are often dependent on these aspects, making a universal solution unlikely due to the fact that the image analysis methods used to develop these algorithms cannot guarantee a perfect success rate. In this research, we offer an algorithm tailor-made for use with brand-new license plates in Iraq. The method employs edge detection, Feature Detection, and mathematical morphology to find the plate; it was developed in C++ using the OpenCV library. When characters were found on the plate, they were entered into the Easy OCR engine for analysis.