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Increased accuracy of ballistics toolmark identification processes and digitized information adds statistical robustness and reduces human error associated with the legal process.
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The science and technology of forensics and crime scene investigation has been growing rapidly in recent years. Along with DNA evidence, the ability to validate scientifically the evidence that connects a weapon or bullet casing to a crime scene can be a critical determinant in the legal process. Currently, a tedious and costly process of visual microscopic comparisons is performed. This technology is a robust and cost effective imaging system that provides high-speed, quantitative 3-dimensional topological measurements of ballistics cartridge casings. Consisting of two components, this technology combines an imaging system with data-rich 3D pattern matching algorithms that will automate ballistics identification with high precision and accuracy. This may be developed into a bench-top system that can be further developed into a field portable system for on-site use by crime scene forensics experts.