OCR Metered API

Extract utility meter values (such as analog or digital electricity/water meters) automatically from uploaded photo files.

POSThttp://178.105.157.85:3000/api/ocr?type=METERED

Request Example

cURL

curl -X POST \
  "http://178.105.157.85:3000/api/ocr?type=METERED" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: multipart/form-data" \
  -F "image=@/path/to/document.jpg"

Authentication Header

Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Generate an API key from your Dashboard → API Keys panel. For testing server/sandbox local environments, key verification is bypassed.

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
`image`	File	Yes	Utility meter photo file (JPG, PNG)

Headers

Name	Type	Required	Description
`Authorization`	String	Yes	Bearer YOUR_API_KEY (Optional for local sandbox)
`Content-Type`	String	Yes	multipart/form-data

Response Example

JSON

{
  "success": true,
  "plate": "262265",
  "confidence": 100,
  "box": [0, 0, 0, 0],
  "prefix": "H",
  "digits": "262265",
  "meter_value": "H 2 6 2 2 6 5",
  "detected_lines": ["-", "262265", "242235", "242265"],
  "process_time_ms": 142.50,
  "timestamp": "2026-07-15T08:14:40.084183"
}

Rate Limit

Depending on your plan. Check your dashboard for current limits.