Customer Results
Real Results From Real Gate DeploymentsSee how teams remove guards, reduce delays, and gain audit-ready proof — without rebuilding gates.
$216,000/year saved — per gate
ROI in ~60 days
Deployment snapshot:
• industrial site
• bi-directional entrance
• harsh conditions
• deployed without reconstruction
Challenge: Guards manually logged every vehicle (photos + WhatsApp), creating delays, inconsistency, and high staffing costs across 24/7 coverage.
What we deployed: GateGuardX automated LPR access connected to the existing gate controller. Each crossing is logged with timestamp + photo proof, searchable instantly.
Outcome (internal estimate, based on staffing removed from gate duties):
Removed 3-4 gate-attendant roles from gate duties (redeployed to higher-value work)
Estimated reduction of ~$18,000/month in gate coverage cost (based on staffing model)
ROI in ~60 days
Reliable reads even with damaged / dirty plates
Consistent, audit-ready logs with photo proof
Note: Savings are an internal estimate based on the site’s staffing model and fully-loaded labor cost assumptions; results vary by location and operating conditions.
Includes the full workflow, site setup, and the ROI math behind the savings estimate.
Mixed Gates + Mixed Cameras — Unified Under One System
No Replacements Needed
Deployment snapshot:
• multi-site operator
• mixed gate types (swing + sliding + barrier arms)
• mixed IP cameras
• kept existing gates/cameras where usable
• central rules + alerts (one set across locations)
• one dashboard across all sites
Challenge: A multi-site customer had grown over time and ended up with a patchwork setup: different gate types, different camera models, and different local “workarounds” at each site. Each location had its own process for granting access, handling exceptions, and investigating incidents—making audits messy and operations inconsistent.
What we deployed: GateGuardX was installed on top of the existing infrastructure: connected to each gate’s control board (dry-contact), integrated the current camera views where usable, and added only the required GateGuardX hardware kit (controller + Mini-PC) to standardize processing and decision logic. Access rules, plate lists, and alerts were configured centrally and applied consistently across locations.
Outcome:
One dashboard for every site and every gate
Standardized rules across locations (schedules, allow/deny, time windows)
Central alerts for denials and unusual patterns
No rip-and-replace (kept existing gates/cameras where usable)
Audit-ready history with searchable photo proof
The “Too Close to the Road” Entrance
Multiple-Camera Fix
Deployment snapshot:
• tight approach distance (short capture window)
• problem lighting (glare) + plate tilt
• 2 cameras from opposite angles
• “best-read” selection per vehicle approach
• reduced missed reads + manual overrides
Challenge: Vehicles approached with minimal distance, so a single camera angle often failed under glare or plate tilt.
What we deployed: A two-camera setup from opposing angles, so the system could use the best read available per approach.
Outcome:
Consistent reads despite tight geometry
Fewer manual interventions and “missed opens”
A repeatable setup for other constrained entrances
Solving the Rural 24/7 Staffing Problem
Unattended Access in Remote Areas
Deployment snapshot:
• remote rural facility
• hard-to-staff overnight / weekend shifts
• night shifts
• unattended rule-based access
• photo-verified audit trail (searchable events)
Challenge: A manufacturing site in a remote area struggled to hire and retain staff for round-the-clock gate coverage—especially overnight. Coverage gaps created operational risk, inconsistent access decisions, and security friction.
What we deployed: GateGuardX automated LPR access connected to the existing gate controller. Vehicles are verified against rule-based authorization, and every crossing is logged with timestamp + photo proof, making the full access history searchable and reviewable.
Outcome:
Continuous, secure operations without relying on scarce local labor
Consistent access decisions (rules don’t change with shift changes or turnover)
Stronger auditability: every entry/exit recorded and easy to review
Fewer disruptions and fewer emergency manual workarounds during nights/weekends
DOT Dispute Resolved in Minutes — With 4K Exit Proof
Context Camera Added
Deployment snapshot:
• compliance / dispute scenario (vehicle condition at exit)
• plate proof + full-vehicle evidence needed
• context camera added (high-end 4K, detail-focused angle)
• linked evidence per event (plate + wide view)
• fast investigation workflow (minutes, not hours)
Challenge: During a DOT-related dispute, the site needed to verify whether a vehicle was already damaged when it exited the facility. The plate photo confirmed which vehicle it was, but it didn’t reliably show the vehicle’s condition (body panels, trailer, load, and other visible details). Reconstructing the moment from scattered camera feeds and manual notes was slow and still left room for argument.
What we deployed: Alongside the plate capture, we added a strategically placed context camera—typically a high-end 4K camera—aimed specifically to capture vehicle condition and identifying details at the time of exit. Each event now includes both plate proof and a wider, detail-oriented view.
Outcome:
The dispute was resolved quickly with clear visual evidence, showing the vehicle’s condition at exit and removing ambiguity.
Investigations reduced from hours/days to minutes
Less ambiguity (vehicle + scene, not just plate crop)
Stronger deterrence and accountability
Induction Loop Failed for Light Vehicles — Camera-Based Exit Detection (No Digging)
No Reconstruction Needed
Deployment snapshot:
• exit lane from inside the yard
• existing induction loop (inconsistent for light vehicles)
• camera-based exit trigger (“open on any plate” rule)
• early open trigger (smooth exit flow)
• no digging / no downtime / no loop replacement
Challenge: The site relied on an induction loop to open the gate from inside the yard. But lighter vehicles often didn’t trigger the loop reliably, causing stop-and-wait situations, driver frustration, and frequent manual intervention.
What we deployed: We configured GateGuardX to open the exit gate when it detects any vehicle with a readable license plate approaching from the inside (rule-based exit workflow). The camera-based trigger activates before the vehicle reaches the loop, so vehicles don’t have to stop or “hunt” for the sensor.
Outcome:
Reliable exit opening for light vehicles (no missed triggers)
No digging, no loop replacement, no construction
Faster flow — gate opens much earlier, reducing stop-and-go delays
Fewer support calls and fewer manual overrides
Still keeps a time-stamped event record with photos
Pick your goal
Reduce gate queues (seconds add up)
See what 5–60 seconds delay per crossing really costs
Remove attendants (biggest savings)
See how one site eliminated $18,000+/month by removing attendants.