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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Science
  • Computer Vision
  • Biometrics

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  • Human faces are unique identifiers, commonly captured in 2D mug shots for law enforcement.
  • Traditional 2D mug shots have limitations in perspective, hindering post-acquisition comparison with other visual data.
  • 3D facial documentation offers a solution by allowing adjustable perspectives for enhanced identification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a novel 3D mug shot system for forensic identification.
  • To compare the quality of 3D facial models generated by the system with existing 3D scanning technologies.
  • To assess the utility of 3D models for analyzing morphological features compared to 2D mug shots.

Main Methods:

  • A 3D mug shot system was designed with 26 DSLR cameras in a semi-circular array.
  • Photogrammetric 3D models of a test subject's face were generated using varying focal lengths.
  • Models were compared against those created with GOM Atos Triple Scan and Artec Space Spider for surface quality and morphological detail.

Main Results:

  • The developed 3D mug shot system produced 3D models with surface quality comparable or superior to commercial scanners.
  • Photogrammetric documentation yielded high-quality 3D facial reconstructions.
  • Morphological feature visibility in 3D models was influenced by focal length and texture data.

Conclusions:

  • The 3D mug shot system is an efficient tool for generating high-fidelity 3D facial models.
  • This technology can supplement 2D mug shots, enhancing visual forensic identification capabilities.
  • Adjustable perspectives in 3D models improve facial comparison accuracy in investigations.