Typing license plates on your phone is tedious. When you're checking multiple vehicles at an auction, dealer lot, or parking area, it slows you down significantly.

InfoX's mobile OCR (Optical Character Recognition) scanner changes that. Point your camera at any Norwegian license plate, and the system automatically reads it, searches it, and displays complete vehicle information—all in seconds.

How the OCR Scanner Works

The scanner uses Tesseract.js OCR technology optimized specifically for Norwegian license plates. It handles different lighting conditions, viewing angles, and even slightly dirty plates.

Using the Scanner: Step by Step

Open InfoX on your mobile device
Navigate to the Vehicle Lookup page
Tap the camera icon to activate OCR mode
Point your camera at the license plate
Hold steady while the system recognizes the plate
Review the recognized text (you can edit if needed)
Search automatically with one tap

The entire process takes seconds. No typing, no mistakes from misreading characters, no switching between your camera and keyboard.

When to Use the OCR Scanner

Auction Viewings

You're viewing dozens of vehicles at an auction. Instead of writing down plate numbers and searching later, scan each plate immediately. Complete your research while walking the lot.

Before OCR: Write down 20 license plates → Return to office → Type each one → Search → Review results (2-3 hours)

With OCR: Scan each plate → Review results instantly → Make decisions on-site (30 minutes)

Dealer Lot Evaluations

Evaluating trade-ins or checking inventory? The OCR scanner is 10x faster than typing plate numbers, especially when checking multiple vehicles back-to-back.

Fleet Inspections

Managing a company fleet and need to verify registration status, inspection dates, or technical specifications? Walk the parking area and scan each vehicle's plate to check compliance.

Private Purchase Research

Considering a used vehicle? Scan the plate from the advertisement photo or when viewing in person. Get complete specifications, ownership history, and loan information before making an offer.

What You Get After Scanning

Once the scanner recognizes the license plate and searches, you immediately see:

Complete vehicle specifications (make, model, year, color)
Owner information (name, address, ownership date)
Loan and lien status (outstanding debt that must be cleared)
Inspection status and due dates
Technical specifications (engine, dimensions, emissions)
Ownership history (previous owners and dates)

All the same comprehensive data you get from manual searches—but without the typing.

Tips for Best Results

1. Good Lighting Matters

The scanner works in various lighting conditions, but direct sunlight or good ambient light produces the best results. Avoid scanning in very dark conditions or with strong glare on the plate.

2. Steady Aiming

Hold your phone steady for 1-2 seconds while the scanner processes the plate. You don't need to be perfectly aligned—the system handles slight angles—but steadiness helps.

3. Review Before Searching

The scanner displays the recognized text before searching. If it misread a character (maybe a dirty plate or unusual angle), you can quickly edit it before the search runs.

4. Use for Speed, Not Accuracy Alone

The OCR scanner is incredibly accurate, but if you're doing legally critical documentation, always verify the recognized plate number matches what you're seeing. The review step is there for a reason.

Integration with Other InfoX Features

Save to Tasks

Found a vehicle that needs follow-up after scanning? Tap "Add to Todo" to create a task with the complete vehicle record attached. Assign it to a team member and track it through your workflow.

Export and Share

Scan multiple vehicles and export the results to CSV for reporting or record-keeping. Perfect for fleet managers or dealers processing multiple vehicles.

Cross-Reference Company Data

If the scanned vehicle is company-owned, click through to full company information. See financial data, leadership, and business status—seamlessly connecting vehicle and business intelligence.

Privacy and Security

The OCR scanner processes license plate images locally on your device during recognition. Once the text is extracted, the search operates exactly like manual searches, with the same privacy protections and authorization checks.

Getting Started

Ready to try the OCR scanner?

Open InfoX on your mobile device (iOS or Android)
Navigate to Vehicle Lookup from the main menu
Tap the camera icon to activate OCR mode
Point at any Norwegian license plate and see the results

No special setup required—if you have InfoX access and a mobile device with a camera, the scanner is ready to use.

Conclusion

The mobile OCR scanner transforms how you research vehicles in the field. No more writing down license plates, no more typos when searching later, no more delays getting the information you need.

Point, scan, know everything. It's that simple.

Try it at your next auction, lot inspection, or vehicle viewing. You'll wonder how you worked without it.

Mobile OCR Scanner: Scan License Plates with Your Phone