PIPS Technology is to supply Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras to Siemens, as part of a contract awarded by Transport for London (TfL) to provide an enforcement infrastructure for the western extension of the Central London Congestion Charging Scheme.
The contract worth over £5m to PIPS is for proven Spike+ cameras, already in use worldwide for applications such as road user charging and enforcement.
Spike+ is an ingenious combination of colour and infrared CCTV cameras, a computer, a mobile phone, digital video recorder and power cables integrated into one smaller, less disruptive and cost effective unit that operates 24 hours a day.
Spike+ has local storage capacity for thousands of vehicle records, including colour overviews. Data is fully encrypted and transmitted across the network, providing a significant reduction in communications costs.
A major advantage of Spike+ that sets it apart from its competitors is its ability to take pre and post event images in addition to contextual images. This technology can be utilised for, but not limited to, highway enforcement such as congestion charging zones, red light offenders and unauthorised use of bus lanes.
Spike+ requires minimal installation and its discreet appearance minimises impact on the environment.
PIPS Technology's Managing Director, Paul Negus comments, ''Spike+ is a proven product and was selected after a rigorous Technical Design Evaluation. We have been associated with the supply of ANPR cameras to both TfL and Siemens for some time and are delighted to be working with them on such an important project.''
