What’s Inside the ai4 System: A Component-by-Component Breakdown

You shouldn’t have to guess what you’re buying. So we’re laying it all out.

Legacy ALPR vendors rarely show you what’s under the hood. Why? Because once you realize the markup on their hardware, software, and integration fees, the sticker shock sets in.

At Aeye Systems, we believe in transparency by design. Here’s a full breakdown of what powers the ai4 AiLPR system—and why it works better, faster, and smarter for patrol.

Core Compute Module: NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 16GB

• Edge AI processing for real-time recognition

• Handles plate reads, make/model/color/state ID, and alerting onboard

• No need for cloud connections or offsite servers

• Enables upcoming aiPartner voice control and hands-free enforcement

• Built to scale—future firmware upgrades already in motion

Think of it as your in-car AI co-pilot.

Cameras: Up to 4 Expandable Smart Cameras

• Standard config includes 2 high-resolution IP67-rated LPR cameras

• Optional expansion to 4 cameras for extended coverage

• Reads 3–4 lanes wide per camera, up to 50 feet from vehicle

• Can capture plates from vehicles moving as fast as 140 MPH

• Global shutter, IR-capable (night vision)

• Mounted on rear hood corners—not on the roof, no 360 spin needed

Designed to scan everything in front, behind, and across.

Accuracy Stack: Built-In Make/Model/Color Recognition

• Instantly IDs:

  • Plate number

  • State/jurisdiction

  • Vehicle make, model, and color

• Provides higher match confidence and better field intelligence

• Trained on tens of millions of U.S. vehicle profiles

More than a license plate—it’s a digital vehicle fingerprint.

Alerting Interface: AiLPR + aiPatrol

• Audible and visual alerts for active hits

• Configurable by hot list type, priority, and zone

• Runs on Windows-based MDTs—no proprietary hardware needed

• Fully compatible with existing patrol infrastructure

• Touchscreen, mouse, or soon… voice

Built like a cop’s app, not a tech demo.

Installation & Compatibility

• Plugs into existing patrol car laptop

• X-code M12-rated cabling for vibration, weather, and long-term durability

• No special mounts, proprietary screens, or add-ons required

• Installs in under 1 hour in most police vehicles

• Compatible with most Ford, Dodge, Chevy, Toyota, and other standard patrol models
  

Data Handling

• Hot lists update automatically, stored locally in the car

• All reads are cached and synced to your department’s secure storage

• No cloud subscription required—but compatible if you want it

• CJIS-compliant architecture where applicable

Your data. Your control. Your chain of custody.

Lifetime Warranty. Fleet-Ready Design.

No licensing traps. No upgrade fees. Every Aeye4 unit is covered by our limited lifetime warranty.

If it fails—we fix it. If it breaks—we replace it. Because your officers can’t afford downtime.

Want to See the System in Action?

We’ll show you every part. Every camera. Every cable.

Schedule a live walkthrough or in-person demo and see exactly how ai4 is built to work for patrol.