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Forensic human image identification using medical indicators.
Jinhua Zeng1, Xiulian Qiu1, Shaopei Shi1
1Shanghai Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Shanghai Forensic Service Platform, Academy of Forensic Science, Ministry of Justice, Shanghai, China.
Forensic Sciences Research
|February 23, 2023
Summary
Medical forensic identification of human images (mFIHI) uses disease-related appearance and behavior changes for human identification. This method aids forensic experts by analyzing medical indicators in images and videos for suspect comparison.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Science
- Medical Imaging
- Human Identification
Background:
- Diseases impact physical appearance and behavior, offering potential indicators for identification.
- Traditional human identification methods can be augmented by medical information.
Observation:
- Abnormal changes in appearance and behavior due to physiological or psychological diseases can serve as medical indicators.
- These indicators can be analyzed from images and videos.
Findings:
- The proposed medical forensic identification of human images (mFIHI) method analyzes medical signs from visual data.
- Comparative analysis of medical indicators against suspect medical history provides crucial identification information.
Implications:
- mFIHI offers a novel approach to forensic human image identification.
- This method provides valuable supplementary data for forensic expert examinations.
- It enhances the accuracy and scope of human identification from visual evidence.
