MetaBOF
metaBOF
Introduction
metaBOF is a software suite designed for processing automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) and related traffic-sensor data. It provides end-to-end handling of reads from cameras and other sensors, storing, indexing, and visualizing detections through a browser-based client to support enforcement, investigations, and traffic-management use cases.[1]
Overview
metaBOF is designed to ingest ANPR "reads" and associated metadata from a wide range of camera and sensor types (fixed, mobile, section-control, and other installations), normalize and store the data, and provide search, visualization, and reporting tools via an HTML5 web client. The system supports searches by licence plate as well as by time, location, vehicle make, country, and combinations of those filters, and can be used for legal services, investigations, and traffic applications. [1]
Key Features and Capabilities
- ANPR data processing: Full pipeline from camera/sensor input to searchable records and web presentation.
- Browser-based client: HTML5 application that runs in modern web browsers for live view, searches, and management.
- Camera and device management: Tools for adding and managing cameras, live viewing, and grouping cameras for deployments that include fixed, mobile, and section-control systems.
- Geographical Information System (GIS): Map-based visualization of cameras, detections, and routes.
- Flexible search and investigations: Includes simple and advanced search interfaces, convoy/route analysis, pattern matching, and other investigative data-mining functions.
- Integration with other sensors: Ability to ingest additional sensor types such as weigh-in-motion, tachograph/Smart-Tacho, and others.[1]
- Management and security: Access and list management, logging, commenting, contextual help, and progressive purging for data lifecycle control.
History and Development
The metaBOF product was created and maintained by Myriade N.V., a Belgian ICT company. Myriade describes itself as the creator of the metaBOF ANPR data‑management and enforcement suite.[2]
The first version of metaBOF was developed in 2008. Since that first release, the software has undergone multiple revisions and updates to expand deployment options, broaden device compatibility, and add investigative and reporting features.
Deployment and Users
metaBOF is positioned for use by government agencies and organizations that require automated licence-plate data management for enforcement, traffic monitoring, and investigative workflows. The platform’s multi-sensor and camera-agnostic design makes it suitable for regional traffic networks, mobile enforcement units, and multi-site installations.[3]
References
- ↑ "DXC - Principal Supporter: National ANPR Conference 2025". cjs.swoogo.com. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
- ↑ "Myriade N.V."
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