You can do semi LPR (graphics plate snapshots, not OCR'ed) simply on 5442-S3 (full Video Meta Data mode without AcuPick) - so it can be cheap..
For full ANPR / Parking solution / Video Metadata with ANPR you can use 7442-X - yes it cost most, but they are mounted in normal way..
Dahua ANPR do plate numbers, car type (sedan/suv/truck/etc), car brand (Nissan/Audi etc), color and if there is visibility inside thins like belts, glasses or mobiles in hands..
And when You run in Video Meta Data it also do humans and faces (with attributes too)...
Unifi ANPR to plate numbers and colors...
So this Unifi AI solution is very basic in comparison to Dahua one...
this is cheap 5442-Z4E:
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