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Objective ink color comparison through image processing and machine learning.

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  • 1Netherlands Forensic Institute, The Hague, The Netherlands. c.berger@nfi.minvenj.nl

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Forensic document examiners can quantify ink evidence using statistical analysis and image processing. Color deconvolution effectively discriminates ink sources, especially when color differences are significant.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Science
  • Image Analysis
  • Machine Learning

Background:

  • Document alteration for fraudulent purposes is a persistent challenge.
  • Accurate ink analysis is crucial for forensic document examination.
  • Distinguishing between inks from the same or different sources requires robust methodologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify the evidential value of ink color measurements.
  • To develop and compare image processing techniques for ink discrimination.
  • To assess the effectiveness of machine learning in optimizing these methods.

Main Methods:

  • A univariate statistical approach was used for quantitative analysis of ink color.
  • Color deconvolution image processing was applied for qualitative discrimination.
  • Support vector machines (SVM) were employed to optimize image processing parameters.

Main Results:

  • The statistical approach quantifies evidential value based on color differences.
  • Color deconvolution provides graphic, qualitative discrimination of inks.
  • Optimized color deconvolution successfully discriminates ink sources, correlating with increased color differences.

Conclusions:

  • Both statistical and image processing methods offer valuable insights into ink source determination.
  • Optimized color deconvolution is a powerful tool for qualitative ink discrimination in forensic analysis.
  • The study highlights the synergy between statistical and machine learning approaches in document examination.