Craniofacial
Superimposition
This module allows for completely automated skull-face overlays in a matter of seconds. Overlays can be performed with one or multiple photos of candidates and a 3D model of the skull. The software helps the forensic expert to perform fast, precise, and objective comparisons, no matter if 1-to-1 or 1-to-n candidates.
Patented Skull-Face Overlay Algorithms
Our patented algorithms perform automatic craniofacial superimposition in less than a second. That means even large databases can be searched for positive matches in a reasonable amount of time.
Objectivity
To increase objectivity, Skeleton·ID automatically considers the orientation of the camera, the facial pose, focal length, and subject-to-camera distance for all images used. Results of the craniofacial superimposition are measured with a likelihood ratio. The software also guides the expert to draw correct and repeatable conclusions.
Workflow
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1. Scan
The module uses a 3D model of a skull as PM comparison data. 3D models can be obtained from a CT/CBCT, a portable 3D scanner, or a photogrammetry system.
2. Comparison
AM data can be one or various photos of potential candidates or even entire databases.
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3. Superimposition
Fully automated 2D/3D craniofacial superimposition supported by Artificial Intelligence.
4. Ranking
AI is creating a ranking of potential candidates, starting with the most likely candidate. The expert only needs to review the most likely candidates.
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Reliability
The reliability of the CFS algorithm was confirmed by multiple independent studies.
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- Moderate Support
- Limited support
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- Limited support
- Moderate Support
- Strong Support
Reliability
The reliability of the CFS algorithm was confirmed by multiple independent studies.
- Strong Support
- Moderate Support
- Limited support
- Decisión
indeterminada
- Limited support
- Moderate Support
- Strong Support
Automatic Landmark Location
Craniofacial landmarks provide the base for many forensic identification methods. Positioning landmarks in 2D and 3D is a manual and time-consuming task, that we have automated in the latest version of the software.