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Computer-Aided Forensic Facial Comparison
Contributor(s): Evison, Martin Paul (Editor), Vorder Bruegge, Richard W. (Editor)
ISBN: 1439811334     ISBN-13: 9781439811337
Publisher: CRC Press
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Product Type: Hardcover
Published: March 2010
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Annotation: Based on the quantification and analysis of more than 3000 facial images, this seminal work lays the ground for future forensic facial comparison, computer applications development, and research in face shape variation and analysis. Using experimental and real case data, it demonstrates the influence of illumination, image resolution, perspective, and pose angle on landmark visibility. It estimates match probability in 2D-2D and 3D-2D anthropometric landmark comparison using Procrustes analysis and considers false results. The book includes performance evaluations of the scanning instruments "Cyberware, Inc. "and "3DMD, Inc.", and a CD with computer algorithms for developing similar comparisons.
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BISAC Categories:
- Law | Forensic Science
- Technology & Engineering | Imaging Systems
Dewey: 363.258
LCCN: 2010006687
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.2" W x 9.3" (1.25 lbs) 212 pages
 
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Countless facial images are generated everyday through digital and cell phone cameras, surveillance video systems, webcams, and traditional film and broadcast video. As a result, law enforcement and intelligence agencies have numerous opportunities to acquire and analyze images that depict persons of interest. Computer-Aided Forensic Facial Comparison is a comprehensive exploration of the scientific, technical, and statistical challenges facing researchers investigating courtroom identification from facial images.

Supported by considerable background material, research data, and prototypic statistical and applications software, this volume brings together contributions from anthropologists, computer scientists, forensic scientists, and statisticians. Topics discussed include:

  • Face database collection in 3D
  • Error and distinguishing power associated with craniofacial landmarks
  • Statistical analysis of face shape variation
  • Comparison of instrumentation
  • Court admissibility issues
  • Missing data
  • Computer applications development

Based on the quantification and analysis of more than 3000 facial images, this seminal work lays the foundation for future forensic facial comparison, computer applications development, and research in face shape variation and analysis. Using experimental and real case data, it demonstrates the influence of illumination, image resolution, perspective, and pose angle on landmark visibility. Downloadable resources are included which contain the raw 3D landmark datasets for 3000 faces, additional datasets used in 2D analysis, and computer programs and spreadsheets used in analysis and in the development of prototypic applications software.