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Applications of a CNN for Automatics Classification of Outsole Features

Conference/Workshop:
American Academy of Forensic Sciences Annual Scientific Meeting
Published: 2020
Primary Author: Miranda R. Tilton
Secondary Authors: Susan Vander Plas
Research Area: Footwear

After attending this presentation, attendees will be familiar with the ways that CNNs can be applied to classify forensic pattern evidence, specifically with shoe outsole features.

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