title: Computer-aided forensics: metal object detection.
abstract: Recently, forensic investigators1 have started using diagnostic radiology devices (MRI, CT) to acquire image data from cadavers. This new technology, called the virtual autopsy, has the potential to provide a low cost, non-invasive alternative or supplement to conventional autopsies. New image processing techniques are being developed to highlight forensically relevant information in the images. One such technique is the detection and characterization of metal objects embedded in the cadaver. Analysis of this information across a population with similar causes of death can lead to developing improved safety and protection devices with a corresponding reduction in deaths.
authors.affiliation: Imaging Technologies, GE Global Research, Niskayuna NY, USA.
authors.forename: Timothy
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kelliher
authors.forename: Bill
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Leue
authors.forename: Bill
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Lorensen
authors.forename: Alexandra
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lauric
mesh_terms: D001344:Autopsy; D002102:Cadaver; D003198:Computer Simulation; D049429:Forensic Pathology / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008670:Metals; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D008670:Metals