New method for height estimation of subjects represented in photograms taken from video surveillance systems.
The article describes a method developed and applied by the authors for the purpose of determining the height of subjects taped on video surveillance systems. The determination of height is obtained by developing a virtual telecamera having the same characteristics of the video surveillance system with which the images have been shot. The results demonstrate that height is a parameter that can be accurately estimated with the method proposed, in the experimental conditions described, and consequently, can be utilized in probatory inquiry.
De Angelis
Danilo
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LabAnOF Laboratorio di Antropologia e Odontologia Forense, Institute of Legal Medicine, University of Milan, Via Mangiagalli 37, 20133 Milan, Italy.
Sala
Remo
R
Cantatore
Angela
A
Poppa
Pasquale
P
Dufour
Michele
M
Grandi
Marco
M
Cattaneo
Cristina
C
D001827:Body Height; D003415:Crime / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods*; D008432:Mathematical Computing; D012984:Software; D014584:User-Computer Interface; D014743:Videotape Recording / Q000295:instrumentation