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Facial Recognition

Extrapolation of a suspect’s biometric characteristics from video surveillance footage of a robbery was possible through the use of Image Processing algorithms.

Client

Public prosecutor’s office in Catania

The Case

Young boy investigated for a robbery aggravated by the use of weapons in famous jewellery of the Province of Catania.

Examined Evidence

Footage from the jewellery store video surveillance service of two people committing the robbery.

Techniques adopted

Biometric analysis of the faces of the two subjects in the video and the suspect.

Findings

Using sophisticated Image Processing algorithms developed by iCTlab, the Consultant was able to extrapolate biometric features of the face of the subject captured by the camera and compare it with the defendant. By highlighting the different morphologies of the two subjects, the Tribunal acquitted the accused.