VIVOTEK’s innovative edge-based smart parking solution has achieved global recognition and success.

Founded in 2000, VIVOTEK has established itself as a leading provider of video technology solutions, offering a broad range of applications from security systems to smart city and intelligent transportation infrastructure. Smart parking solutions, which have proven beneficial both domestically and internationally, form a crucial component of their offerings.

VIVOTEK’s journey from a Taiwan-based startup to a global innovator in security solutions is characterized by its integration of advanced AI and edge computing technologies across its services. The company’s focus on enhancing AI experiences in various sectors, including smart cities and intelligent transportation, has resulted in the development of sophisticated smart parking solutions. These solutions are driven by advanced edge-based Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR), also known as Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR).

Jackie Wu, Senior Department Head for APAC Sales at VIVOTEK, highlights the company’s commitment to addressing common challenges in parking management. “In many situations, municipal operators and drivers encounter issues such as slow license plate recognition, complex system integrations, and inefficiencies in parking access control,” he explains. “To tackle these issues, we’ve developed an AI-driven ANPR solution that brings intelligence to the edge.”

Wu notes that VIVOTEK’s edge-based AI cameras eliminate the need for additional computing hardware, allowing for efficient data processing directly within the device. This simplifies operations and reduces costs. Additionally, VIVOTEK’s ALPR technology is globally adaptable, supporting major countries around the world and boasting a high level of accuracy and reliability due to its extensive real-world deployment experience.

The company’s solution does more than just recognize license plates; it also identifies vehicle attributes, such as type and color, to resolve issues like mismatched entry and exit records and detect vehicles without visible plates. These enhancements not only improve security and efficiency but also enhance the overall user experience.

VIVOTEK’s smart parking solutions have garnered significant attention globally, with a primary focus on Europe, followed by North America and Asia. In Europe, the push towards smart city and intelligent transportation infrastructures, as well as a focus on sustainability, has accelerated the adoption of edge-based ANPR technology, which reduces the need for on-site industrial PCs and enhances integration with existing systems.

North America’s growing investment in smart infrastructure and its demand for automated parking management to alleviate urban congestion have also presented strong opportunities, particularly in large metropolitan areas where efficient vehicle recognition and traffic flow management are crucial.

In Asia, despite being a slightly lower immediate priority compared to Europe and North America, the region’s market potential remains enormous. Rapid urbanization, increasing vehicle ownership, and rising traffic congestion have put pressure on cities to optimize parking management, reduce emissions, and improve mobility efficiency. Wu points out that Asia’s adaptability to new technology and the rising demand for efficient, scalable, and cost-effective smart parking solutions align well with VIVOTEK’s strengths in edge-based ANPR technology, seamless cloud integration, and AI-powered analytics.

By staying ahead of these trends, VIVOTEK aims to play a pivotal role in the smart parking revolution across Asia.