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Application of the "bubbling" procedure to dead body portraits in forensic identification.
- Source :
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International Journal of Legal Medicine . Jul2021, Vol. 135 Issue 4, p1655-1659. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Purpose: A procedure is needed for bodies with disfiguring injuries to the face and the use of their portrait for visual identification. Method: We present the application of a simple image processing procedure, otherwise known as "bubbling," which is based on the concept of "perceptual filling-in," to images for visual identification in the forensic context. The method is straight forward and can be performed using readily available software and hardware.. Results: The method is demonstrated and examples are shown. The visual recognition of known persons using "bubbled" images was successfully tested. Conclusion: The "bubbling" procedure for visual identification enhancement is quick and straightforward and may be attempted before escalating to more involved identification methods and procedures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *IDENTIFICATION of the dead
*DEAD
*IMAGE processing
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09379827
- Volume :
- 135
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Legal Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 150935881
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00414-021-02515-0