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Search Vehicles

The Search Vehicles Menufeature in the OPS-COM Android application allows enforcement officers to instantly look up vehicle information using text, voice, or License Plate Recognition (LPR). Its primary purpose is to quickly retrieve live permit status and violation history to assist officers in making accurate enforcement decisions in the field. This article is intended for OPS-COM administrators and field enforcement personnel.

Setup and Configuration

TapThe vehicle search functionality is a core component of the handheld application and requires no specialized backend setup.

Admin Side: No backend administrative configuration is required.

User Side: Enforcement officers simply need to ensure they have an active session in the application and have granted the device necessary microphone and camera permissions to utilize voice and LPR search methods.

Connection Status Indicator A colored dot on the search panel indicates your real-time connectivity: Green Dot: The unit is actively connected to a Wi-Fi or cellular (3G/LTE) network, providing real-time data. Yellow Dot: The unit does not have an active connection. Searches can still be performed using the device's local cache, but data may not be fully up to date.

Using this Feature

Enforcement personnel can query the database using three distinct methods: manual text entry, voice dictation, or the device's LPR camera.

Tap Search Vehicles option

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Search Vehicle Panel

The green dot indicates the unit is connected to a wifi or 3G/LTE source.

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    Entering Search Criteria

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    Text using the keypad

    Voice command using the built in mic

    LPR using OCR technology through the tablet's camera

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    Text Search

    Using Text - On the Vehicle Search screen, enter thelicense plate number or VINVehicle numberIdentification thatNumber you(VIN) wantusing tothe searchon-screen andkeypad.

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  1. Using Voice - SelectTap the microphone.microphone
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  3. Speak the license plate number clearly out loud.

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Performing an LPR/OCR Camera Search

  1. Tap the camera icon to enter LPR Search mode.

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  2. Line up the physical license plate withwithin the on-screen rectangle.


  3. LongTap pressand Hold the screen to takecapture a shotshot. and theThe screen refresheswill refresh with a list of possible plate numbers. 

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  4. SelectTap the specific plate number that matches the image.image In(e.g., thisBDHE385) caseto tapexecute BDHE385.the search.


Reviewing Results and Available Actions

Selecting the vehicle beingfrom searchedthe forsearch results expands a yellow ribbon whichdetailing displaysthe available enforcement options.

  • ThreeVirtual buttonsChalk: willTap appearthis beneathbutton to initiate a time-stamped digital chalk record for time-limit enforcement.

  • Issue Violation: Tap this button to proceed directly to the licenseticket plateissuance screen for Virtualthe Chalk,selected Issue Violation, and Details. 
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  • Details:

    SelectTap this button to open the comprehensive Search Vehicle Results screen, detailing the full permit thatand appearsviolation history.

  • Permit Pill: Tap the specific permit name appearing directly underneath the license plate number to quickly review its expiration details without opening the expiryfull details.history.

Best Practices and Considerations

  • AlternatelyMaintain selectan active connection: Always try to maintain a Wi-Fi or 3G/LTE connection (Green Dot) when actively patrolling. While the Detailsyellow buttondot indicates cached searches are possible, real-time connectivity guarantees you are seeing the most recent permit purchases and user updates.

  • Optimize LPR conditions: Hold the device steady and ensure the license plate is well-lit and centered within the rectangle when using the LPR/OCR camera to viewguarantee allthe permithighest details.
    accuracy and avoid manual corrections.

  • image.pngMinimize environmental noise: Speak clearly and shield the device's microphone from wind or heavy traffic noise when using the voice search feature to prevent incorrect plate transcriptions.

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