The Global Supplier of Under Vehicle Surveillance Systems (UVSS)
Experience complete, searchable inspection record for every vehicle entering or exiting a secured site. Designed for continuous, high-volume operation, Our UVSS is engineered to detect threats, improve inspection accuracy, and streamline under vehicle screening operations.
It captures full-width, distortion-free undercarriage imagery alongside automatic license plate recognition in real time. Manufactured in the USA and trusted in over 45 countries, CPUVIS UVSS supports high-security operations across military bases, government facilities, transportation hubs, ports, embassies, and critical infrastructure worldwide.
What is an Under Vehicle Scanning System?
The Under Vehicle Scanning System (UVSS) combines hardware and software-based surveillance solutions to inspect the underside of vehicles in real time. As a vehicle passes over the scanner, the system captures high-resolution, full-width images of the undercarriage. These images are then automatically analyzed using advanced AI technology to detect suspicious objects, unauthorized modifications, or unusual anomalies that may otherwise go unnoticed. UVSS makes for an effective and cost-efficient technology for the under inspection of all types of vehicles, such as passenger cars to buses, trucks, and trailers.
UVSS VS UVIS — How They Are Different
The UVSS is the core scanning component within a broader Under Vehicle Inspection System (UVIS). While the former serves as the surveillance and imaging layer, the UVIS delivers the complete operational intelligence and inspection ecosystem.
The difference is that while the UVSS captures undercarriage imagery and license plate data in real time, the UVIS combines multiple technologies into a complete inspection and security platform.
How the UVSS Works
Here’s how Commport’s UVSS inspects vehicles accurately without interrupting traffic flow.
Vehicle Detection and Speed Synchronization
As a vehicle approaches the checkpoint, its presence is automatically detected and the scanning sequence initiates. Real-time speed synchronization technology adjusts the scanning rate to match the vehicle’s movement, delivering consistent, high-quality imaging without requiring vehicle stoppage.
Real-Time Undercarriage and License Plate Capture
High-quality line-scan cameras generate a full-width image of the car’s undercarriage without any blind spots. Simultaneously, the built-in automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) system registers and records information about the car’s license plate.
Image Processing, AI Analysis and Threat Detection
The system instantly stitches and dewarps the captured data into a high-resolution undercarriage image. Advanced AI-powered analysis then automatically examines the live scan and compares it with stored reference images to detect anomalies, suspicious objects, foreign materials, or unauthorized structural modifications in real time.
Searchable Inspection Database and Continuous Operation
Every inspection is automatically stored as a searchable record including the vehicle’s plate number, date, time, and direction of travel. Designed for 24/7 continuous operation, the UVSS supports all vehicle types, from passenger cars to 78 ton trucks.
Key Features of CPUVIS UVSS
CPUVIS combines advanced imaging, intelligent automation, and rugged engineering to deliver reliable under vehicle surveillance in high-security environments.
Complete Undercarriage Coverage with Zero Blind Spots
Up to 180° field of view captures the full width of a vehicle’s undercarriage using distortion-corrected optics for clear, accurate imaging. The system supports all vehicle types, from passenger cars to heavy trucks and trailers, regardless of chassis height or vehicle size.
Real-Time Speed-Matched Scanning
The speed-matching module dynamically adjusts scanning performance to the vehicle’s actual speed, maintaining consistent image quality for both slow-moving and fast-passing vehicles without requiring traffic to stop.
Each scan conducted on the undercarriage will be automatically associated with license plate information, time stamps, and direction. Inspection reports will be stored in an easily searchable database to facilitate quick retrieval and auditing.
AI-Powered Threat and Anomaly Detection
Our advanced software compares live scans against stored reference images to identify suspicious objects, hidden compartments, structural changes, or unauthorized vehicle modifications. This helps operators respond to potential threats promptly.
Military-Grade Reliability for 24/7 Operation
Commport’s UVSS operates around the clock and tolerates –40°C to +74°C; Fixed systems are IP68-rated, portable systems are IP66-rated, and the platform supports vehicle loads of up to 78 tons.
Open Integration with Existing Security Infrastructure
The UVSS comes with plug-and-play video management systems, access control platforms, intrusion detection systems, and broader security infrastructure through standard API connectivity.
Under Vehicle Surveillance System VS Traditional Inspection Methods
While traditional under vehicle inspection methods still rely on manual checks, they tend to slow down traffic flow, and fail to provide a verified inspection record.
CPUVIS UVSS automates the entire surveillance process, delivering faster inspections, better visibility, and a complete searchable audit trail.
Criteria
Hand-Held Mirror
Track-Type System
CPUVIS UVSS
Inspection Method
Manual and operator-dependent
Semi-manual
Fully automated surveillance
Inspection Time
Several minutes
1+ minute
≤ 1 second
Should the vehicle stop?
Yes
Yes
No
Undercarriage Coverage
Limited visibility
Partial coverage
Full-width coverage with 180° FOV
Surveillance Record Keeping
None
Limited and inconvenient
Complete searchable database
License Plate Recognition
Manual
Manual
Automatic ANPR integrated
Low Light & Rain Performance
Highly limited
Limited
LED-compensated imaging for consistent visibility
IP Protection Rating
None
Poor
IP68 fixed systems / IP66 portable systems
Load Bearing Capacity
N/A
N/A
Supports vehicles up to 78 tons
Evidence & Audit Trail
None
None
Full surveillance image, plate data, timestamp, and travel direction recorded
Every Checkpoint. Every Vehicle Type. Any Environment.
Scan passenger vehicles, buses, heavy trucks, and trailers at checkpoint speeds without requiring vehicle stoppage. We provide UVSS solutions in both fixed and portable configurations to support permanent security infrastructure as well as rapid deployment scenarios.
Fixed Under Vehicle Scanning System
Engineered for permanent, high security installations that require continuous vehicle surveillance and inspection.
International airports and customs checkpoints
Military bases, naval facilities, and air force bases
Government buildings and embassies
Border crossings and immigration control points
Ports and logistics hubs
Prisons and correctional facilities
Power plants, data centers, and critical infrastructure
Chemical and industrial facilities
Portable Under Vehicle Scanning System
Built for flexible deployment where mobility, rapid setup, and temporary vehicle screening are a priority.
Temporary security checkpoints
Hotel and resort entrances
High-profile events and VIP gatherings
Stadium and arena vehicle surveillance
Emergency and rapid-response deployments
Corporate campus access control
30+ Years of Under Vehicle Surveillance Leadership
For more than three decades, Commport has helped secure some of the world’s most sensitive facilities with advanced under vehicle surveillance technology built for speed, accuracy, and operational reliability.
Proudly engineered and manufactured in the USA, Commport’s UVSS has been deployed across critical infrastructure and high-stakes environments in over 45 countries. With more than 10,000 installations worldwide and 200+ government and enterprise clients, we deliver field-proven performance under the most demanding conditions.
Frequently Asked QuestionsYour Top Queries Answered
What is an Under Vehicle Surveillance System (UVSS)?
An Under Vehicle Surveillance System (UVSS) is an advanced security solution designed to inspect the underside of vehicles in real time. It uses high-resolution imaging, AI-powered analysis, and automatic license plate recognition (ANPR) to detect suspicious objects, hidden compartments, unauthorized modifications, or potential threats beneath vehicles without requiring them to stop.
How does a UVSS work?
A UVSS automatically detects approaching vehicles and captures full-width undercarriage images using high-speed line-scan cameras. The system synchronizes with the vehicle’s speed, processes the images in real time, and uses AI-based software to compare scans against stored references for anomaly detection. All inspection data, including plate numbers, timestamps, and travel direction, is stored in a searchable database.
What is the difference between UVSS and UVIS?
UVSS refers specifically to the scanning and surveillance component responsible for capturing undercarriage images and vehicle data. UVIS (Under Vehicle Inspection System) is the broader inspection platform that combines UVSS with additional technologies such as access control, analytics, monitoring software, and integrated security infrastructure for complete checkpoint management.
Can the UVSS inspect vehicles without stopping traffic?
Yes. CPUVIS UVSS is designed for non-intrusive vehicle inspection and can scan vehicles at checkpoint speeds without requiring them to stop. Its real-time speed synchronization technology maintains clear, high-quality imaging for both slow-moving and fast-moving vehicles.
What types of vehicles can the UVSS inspect?
The system supports a wide range of vehicle types, including passenger cars, SUVs, buses, trucks, trailers, and heavy-duty commercial vehicles up to 78 tons. It is designed to deliver full-width undercarriage coverage regardless of vehicle size or chassis height.
Where are Under Vehicle Surveillance Systems commonly used?
UVSS solutions are widely used in high-security and critical infrastructure environments such as military bases, airports, border crossings, embassies, government facilities, ports, logistics hubs, prisons, power plants, industrial sites, stadiums, hotels, and temporary security checkpoints.
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