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Image Processing and Statistical Analysis as an Aid in the Comparison of Typewritten Impressions

NCJ Number
109164
Journal
Journal of Forensic Sciences Volume: 32 Issue: 4 Dated: (July 1987) Pages: 963-974
Author(s)
M G Noblett
Date Published
1987
Length
12 pages
Annotation
A device is being evaluated which images and statistically evaluates typewritten impressions on paper.
Abstract
The device can differentiate between typeface designed and manufactured by one company and typeface copied from the same design but manufactured by a different company. The device can make precise and detailed measurements of typewritten impressions while reducing the effects of the ribbon and paper to provide a valid and reliable image of the individual typewritten characters. (Author abstract)

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