Abstract: A method for analysis of DNA data. A DNA source image is generated based on the DNA data. A digital bit-map is created from the DNA source image plotting image intensity data against a two-dimensional coordinate system from an initial viewpoint. An image model is generated based on the digital bit-map. The image model comprises model data representing the image intensity data as virtual points on a three-dimensional coordinate system further incorporating the the two-dimensional coordinate system of the digital bit map. A DNA analysis image is generated based on the image model. The DNA analysis image represents the model data from an analysis viewpoint with respect to the two-dimensional coordinate system. The analysis viewpoint differs from the initial viewpoint. The DNA analysis image is then displayed.

Abstract: A method of enhancing a source image for analysis. The method comprises the steps of digitizing the source image to obtain pixel data comprising location data and density data, generating a three-dimensional model of the pixel data with the location data represented in first and second axes and the density data represented in a third axis, and analyzing the three-dimensional model to determine features of the source image.

Abstract: A method for analysis of a two-dimensional image. The two-dimensional image is scanned to form a digital bit-map of X-Y axis locations in the image. Gray-scale densities are measured at each of the locations, and are used to calculate third, Z-axis values. The X-Y-Z axis coordinates are plotted so as to form a virtual three-dimensional image having a contour that corresponds to variations in the gray-scale density in the two-dimensional source image. The virtual three-dimensional image provides for enhanced visualization, measurement and analysis of features and characteristics contained within the source image. The gray-scale density may be black-and-white gray-density or RGB color-density or other digital color mapping protocols reduced or converted, for example, to 8-bit 256 gray or color scale. The two-dimensional source image may be a sample of handwriting. A method for enhanced two-dimensional analysis using the digitized bit-map of the source image is also provided.

Abstract: Methods and systems for creating and searching a library of classifications of image features. These methods and systems include receiving a digital image of a physical object, generating a multi-dimensional surface model from the received digital image of the physical object which differs from the received digital image, providing an output that displays the generated multi-dimensional surface model, analyzing the generated multi-dimensional surface model to determine selected features of the received digital image, classifying the determined features, storing the feature classifications, creating an algorithm for locating classified features in surface models of physical objects based on the stored classifications, and storing the algorithm. Images, surface models, and features may be stored in a database in accordance with the stored classifications. Images may be analyzed and the database may be searched for entries matching features of the analyzed images.

Abstract: A method of enhancing a source image for analysis. The method comprises the steps of digitizing the source image to obtain pixel data comprising location data and density data, generating a three-dimensional model of the pixel data with the location data represented in first and second axes and the density data represented in a third axis, and analyzing the three-dimensional model to determine features of the source image.

Abstract: A method of enhancing a source image for analysis. The method comprises the steps of digitizing the source image to obtain pixel data comprising location data and density data, generating a three-dimensional model of the pixel data with the location data represented in first and second axes and the density data represented in a third axis, and analyzing the three-dimensional model to determine features of the source image.

Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing a source image. A source image data set is generated from the source image. The source image data set comprises display data and location data. The location data indicates the location of the display data with reference to a two-dimensional coordinate system. The display data is used to reproduce the source image. A surface model is generated based on the source image data set. The surface model is defined by location data corresponding to the location data of the source image data set and intensity data generated based on the display data. The surface model is analyzed to determine features of the source image.

Abstract: A method for electronic analysis of handwriting samples. A digital bit-map of handwriting samples created, using a digital camera or electronic scanner. The bit-map is then marked at selected points using a cursor to obtain measurements, such as the slant angles of strokes and height measurements of major areas in the writing. The measurements are tabulated and may be used to authenticate the handwriting sample. Also, the tabulated results may be compared with predetermined standard profiles for determining certain characteristics relating to the person who produced the handwriting sample. The invention also provides a method for determining the pressure and angle of the writing instrument, by creating a three-dimensional representation of portions of the writing sample for measurement and analysis.

Abstract: A method for analysis of a two-dimensional image. The two-dimensional image is scanned to form a digital bit-map of X-Y axis locations in the image. Gray-scale densities are measured at each of the locations, and are used to calculate third, Z-axis values. The X-Y-Z axis coordinates are plotted so as to form a virtual three-dimensional image having a contour that corresponds to variations in the gray-scale density in the two-dimensional source image. The virtual three-dimensional image provides for enhanced visualization, measurement and analysis of features and characteristics contained within the source image. The gray-scale density may be black-and-white gray-density or RGB color-density or other digital color mapping protocols reduced or converted, for example, to 8-bit 256 gray or color scale. The two-dimensional source image may be a sample of handwriting. A method for enhanced two-dimensional analysis using the digitized bit-map of the source image is also provided.

Abstract: A method of enhancing a source image for analysis. The method comprises the steps of digitizing the source image to obtain pixel data comprising location data and density data, generating a three-dimensional model of the pixel data with the location data represented in first and second axes and the density data represented in a third axis, and analyzing the three-dimensional model to determine features of the source image.