esssyjr/Nigeria-License-Plate-Detection-and-Recognition-System-NLPDRS

# Nigeria License Plate Detection and Recognition System (NLPDRS) ## Overview The Nigeria License Plate Detection and Recognition System (NLPDRS) is an advanced AI-driven tool designed to detect and recognize Nigerian license plates from vehicles in various conditions. Utilizing state-of-the-art deep learning models for detection and PaddleOCR for text extraction, NLPDRS offers a robust solution for license plate recognition. The system is currently in its first version, which includes a feature to identify wanted vehicles by matching their license plate numbers. ## Detection and Recognition Implementation The NLPDRS captures images or video feeds, uses the custom detection model to identify Nigerian license plates in each frame, and extracts the text from the detected plates. The system employs Ultralytics YOLOv8 for plate detection and PaddleOCR for text extraction, ensuring high accuracy and reliability. ### Key Features: - **License Plate Detection:** Utilizes a custom-trained YOLOv8 model to accurately detect Nigerian license plates under various conditions. - **Text Extraction:** Implements PaddleOCR to reliably extract text from detected license plates. - **Wanted Car Detection:** Allows users to input the license plate number of wanted vehicles, and the system will alert them upon detection. - **User-Friendly Interface:** Built with Gradio, providing an easy-to-use web interface for testing and interaction. ## Web Interface on Gradio The NLPDRS features a user-friendly web interface developed with Gradio, enabling users to interact with the system seamlessly. The Gradio interface allows users to: - **Upload Images or Videos:** Users can upload images or provide live video feeds for the system to process. - **View Detection Results:** The interface displays detected license plates and the extracted text in real-time. - **Input Wanted Plate Numbers:** Users can enter the license plate numbers of wanted vehicles, and the system will continuously monitor …