A New Algorithm for Source Identification of Look-alike Footwear Impressions Based on Automatic Alignment

There currently are no shoe-scanning devices developed in the United States that can operate in a real-world, variable-weather environment in real-time. Forensics-focused groups, including the NIJ, expressed the need for…

Forensic footwear impressions play a crucial role in criminal investigations, assisting in possible suspect identification. The quality of an impression collected from a crime scene directly impacts the forensic information…

Quantitative assessment of pattern evidence is a challenging task, particularly in the context of forensic investigations where the accurate identification of sources and classification of items in evidence are critical.…

Shoeprints are a common type of evidence found at crime scenes and are regularly used in forensic investigations. However, their utility is limited by the lack of reference footwear databases…