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The Next Generation In Forensic Imaging Technology

ChemImage technology provides many benefits and increased imaging capabilities to forensic scientists. We understand the need for increased discrimination capabilities that won’t destroy your samples. The CONDOR™ Hyperspectral Imaging System offers these capabilities to bring you the next generation in forensic imaging technology.

Why Hyperspectal Imaging?

Hyperspectral imaging is a validated and accepted technique that is becoming a commonly utilized forensic technology . Hyperspectral imaging combines standard digital imaging techniques with common spectroscopic methods such as Colorimetric and Fluorescence Chemical Imaging to provide increased sensitivity and discrimination capabilities over traditional methods.

The advantage of hyperspectral imaging lies in the information embedded within the image. Because the images are a series of snapshots collected as a function of wavelength, each pixel within the image has a fully resolved spectrum associated with it. This method of data collection allows for better visualization and discrimination of a wider range of documents. Because the type of information contained in hyperspectral images is easier to interpret for non-scientists, the presentation of data and information to jurors in the courtroom is easy and straightforward.

Hyperspectral Imaging Can be Used for the Following Applications:

Active Collaborative Research Areas:

  • Oak Ridge National Laboratories (ORNL):
    Improving the reliability of visualization methods for latent prints
  • United States Secret Service (USSS):
    Comparing Imaging Methodology for the Examination and Discrimination of Colored Toners
  • Midwest Forensics Research Institute (MWFRI):
    Analyzing blood patterns on dark substrates




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August 19th 2008
WATE Global Story
(Article & Video)
ORNL Developing New
Fingerprint Technology
with the Help of ChemImage

Science News Magizine
. Vol.174 #3 / Feature
Insightful Light: Raman Spectroscopy May Offer Doctors, Dentists and Forensic Scientists a Better Tool for Molecular Detection.

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ChemImage and Oak Ridge National Laboratories
Working Together to Advance Latent Print Analysis

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CONDOR™

The ChemImage CondorThe CONDOR is a highly configurable system that gives forensic scientists the power of hyperspectral imaging to non-destructively examine questioned documents, analyze trace evidence, image TLC plates and detect fingerprints with speed, clarity and accuracy.