MATLAB License Plate Localization Program

This article presents a MATLAB program I developed for license plate localization. The program incorporates several computer vision techniques including edge detection, morphological operations, and region analysis to accurately identify license plate positions in vehicle images. Key algorithmic components involve preprocessing steps like image enhancement and color space conversion, followed by feature extraction methods that utilize character-like patterns and rectangular shape detection. The implementation includes functions for adaptive thresholding, connected component analysis, and aspect ratio verification to distinguish license plates from other image regions. I dedicated significant effort to optimize the algorithm's performance across various lighting conditions and vehicle angles. This solution should benefit professionals working in traffic safety systems, automated vehicle identification, and related computer vision domains. The code structure allows for easy integration with existing MATLAB workflows and can be extended for additional functionalities like character recognition.