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Andreas Heinrich¹, Michael Hubig², Gita Mall²

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Maximum intensity projection (MIP) images from thoracic computed tomography (CT) scans are highly effective for automated personal identification using computer vision (CV). This technology achieves nearly 100% accuracy, offering significant potential for emergency situations.

Keywords:

Computed tomography (X-ray)Computer vision systems Emergency care Human identification Thorax

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Area of Science:

Radiology and Medical Imaging
Computer Vision
Biometrics and Forensics

Background:

Computer vision (CV) mimics human vision for automated image analysis.
CV has potential for identifying unknown individuals in emergencies by comparing radiological images to databases.
The suitability of maximum intensity projection (MIP) images from thoracic computed tomography (CT) for CV-based identification is under investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the efficacy of MIP images from thoracic CT scans for automated personal identification using computer vision.
To determine the accuracy and reliability of CV-based identification with MIP images in a large dataset.

Main Methods:

Analysis of 12,465 native thoracic CT examinations from 8,177 individuals.
Focus on MIP images for CV-based personal identification in 300 cases.
CV algorithms automatically identified and described image features for matching against reference images; identification accuracy was indicated by the number of matching points.

Main Results:

Achieved a rank-1 identification rate of 98.67% (296/300) and rank-10 rate of 99.67% (299/300) among over 8,177 potential identities.
Matching points were significantly higher for images of the same individual (7.43 ± 5.83%) compared to different individuals (0.16 ± 0.14%).
Reliable matching points were primarily identified in the thoracic skeleton, sternum, and spine; challenges included patient positioning and medical equipment presence.

Conclusions:

MIP images from thoracic CT examinations provide highly reliable, unambiguous personal identification, even with large CV databases.
The method is adaptable to various 2D reconstructions with comparable anatomical structures.
Radiology's extensive image archives serve as valuable resources for CV databases, enhancing automated identification in emergencies.