The learning objectives of this presentation include the following: Introduce an objective method to quantify the similarity between two outsole impressions, show that this algorithm is accurate and reliable even when outsoles share class characteristics and degree of wear, and show that this algorithm is robust even when one image is degraded and partially observed.
Similarity between outsole impressions using SURF
Conference/Workshop:
American Academy of Forensic Sciences Annual Scientific Meeting
American Academy of Forensic Sciences Annual Scientific Meeting
Published: 2020
Primary Author: Soyoung Park
Type: Presentation Slides
Research Area: Footwear
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