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SNAP logs capture events, image size, resolution, and duration for every camera. Diagnose slow captures, failed fetches, or poor image quality. Optional diagnostic overlays add timestamp and metadata to proxied images for visual verification. Use diagnostics to keep your cameras performing.

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SNAP is built for multi-site organizations. Manage organizations, sites, cameras, and users in a hierarchy. Add sites per organization, assign cameras to sites, and control user access. Org admins manage their org; sys admins manage the platform. Clear separation, scalable structure.

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Stay compliant and control storage costs with SNAP's per-organization retention policy. Set how many years to keep snaps, and SNAP automatically deletes older data—including database records and Azure Blob Storage images. Sys admins receive summary emails after each cleanup run. One setting, automated execution, clear data lifecycle.

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SNAP's billing is tied to usage: snaps, LPR calls, and optional vehicle recognition. Flat rates, per-site fees, per-camera fees, and per-transaction fees give you flexibility. Stripe integration handles invoicing. Daily reports show previous-day and month-to-date costs so you stay informed.

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Stop juggling multiple systems for different camera brands. SNAP supports Luminys, Unifi Protect, RTSP, URL-based cameras, and triggered (webhook) cameras in a single platform. Add cameras from any supported provider, configure them once, and capture vehicle images consistently—regardless of vendor. No lock-in, no fragmentation.

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Turn your security cameras into LPR report generators without manual intervention. SNAP's webhooks and API endpoints let you trigger snap creation from Unifi Protect, external systems, or custom integrations. When a vehicle is detected, SNAP captures the image, runs LPR, and creates a snap—returning a report URL for your records. Automation that scales.

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SNAP's automated daily email reports deliver a clear picture of your license plate recognition activity, LPR accuracy metrics, and usage costs—without lifting a finger. Role-based reports (User, Org Admin, System Admin) ensure the right people get the right insights at the right time. Stop wondering what happened yesterday; start your day with actionable data in your inbox.

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Search snaps by date range, site, license plate, state, and type (Rental vs Shuttle). Filter, sort, and export results. View thumbnails, plate history, and details. SNAP's report search turns your vehicle documentation into a searchable, filterable audit trail.

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Create snaps on demand from the SNAP web UI. Select a site, choose cameras, capture images, run LPR, and save. Add notes, set snap type (Rental vs Shuttle), and view results immediately. Manual capture is ideal for low-volume or ad-hoc documentation needs.

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SNAP uses OpenALPR to automatically read license plates and optionally identify vehicle make, model, and year. Confidence scores and region detection help you trust the results. Speed up rental and shuttle documentation, reduce manual data entry, and build a searchable audit trail—all from a single image.

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