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

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.

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.

Reliability

The reliability of the CFS algorithm was confirmed by multiple independent studies.

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Reliability

The reliability of the CFS algorithm was confirmed by multiple independent studies.

  • Strong Support
  • Moderate Support
  • Limited support
  • Decisión
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  • 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.