#Image forgery detection

[krissym72]

How to Determine if an Image is AI Generated?

In the ever-expanding digital landscape, the proliferation of AI-generated images has become a defining characteristic of the modern era. With algorithms wielding the power to conjure remarkably realistic visuals, the question of how to tell if an image is AI generated has taken center stage. These AI-generated images, ranging from deepfakes to computer-generated scenes, present a myriad of…

[xavviluin05]

✦ The Sand Kingdom ✦

The Sand Kingdom is renowned for its exquisite jewelry, hops production, and its rivalry with Pantala in crafting magnificent tapestries.

The kingdom spans vast territories, but unfortunately, not all of them are under the queen’s control. Its wealth and desolate landscape attract a multitude of bandits, marauders, cutthroats, and other riffraff, who are deterred only by the palace walls—an imposing fortress that is virtually unassailable.

The region is carved up by various gangs, and peaceful inhabitants pay them tribute in exchange for protection from rival groups. Efforts to restore order through the military have seen mixed results. The large army is too cumbersome to deal with such scattered threats, so the Sand aristocracy often turns to private detectives and mercenaries to eliminate the most troublesome cutthroats.

However, since it isn’t profitable for detectives and mercenaries to completely eradicate banditry, many strike deals with the gangs, either turning a blind eye or exchanging leniency for rival bandits or undesirables.

The Onyx Eye is an ancient artifact and the symbol of SandWing royal authority, legitimizing the queen’s rule.

The kingdom is ruled by Queen Khamsin, a sharp-tongued, cunning, but impatient ruler. She frequently attends executions as if they were festive occasions. She views herself as a noble and magnanimous queen, disliking anyone who suggests otherwise. To maintain her image as a benevolent ruler, she occasionally makes grand gestures, leading her subjects to interact with her cautiously. Despite this, they generally accept her reign without much complaint.

Her authority is further reinforced by the Onyx Eye, which she wears at all times. However, the artifact she flaunts is, in reality, a skillful forgery

[sanchomps]

did you know there's an anti banknote forgery detection software baked into photoshop where you can't open images even just containing money because i found out while editing this photo of duck shuffler rolling in dough

LEGAL(?) DISCLAIMER: i only edited to make this product photo pop ok i did not aim for forgery. i can't say the same for the duck shown above.

anyway purchase my merch TOMORROW the 24th at 5pm ET with very legal dollars thank you https://shop.sanchomps.com/

[theinstagrahame]

It's been a wild few months here at theInstaGrahame HQ, but what never fails to make me happy is the rad games I get from the mail. I'm getting over a cold, so I'mma work on this instead of anything productive I could be doing!

Here's my month of RPG mail calls, and why I'm hyped!

Coriolis: The Last Cyclade: I've been curious about Coriolis' Middle Eastern-themed sci-fi vibes for a while, so I put this on a Secret Santa wishlist; and this is what I got! Excited to dive in.

Curios: Albrecht Manor and Jasper Park: Good Luck Press is one of those game design teams I'll try anything from, and the pitch for this is really unique. It's not an RPG per se, as much as a collection of books, papers, maps, and other materials that point toward a mystery you get to figure out. Playing it is just... looking through stuff.

Salvage Union: I am a big fan of post-apocalyptic media, and a fan of the mecha genre. So, yeah, this was an easy sell. It's built on the Quest system, which I've been meaning to get more into anyway, and it looks like a mech repair manual!

The Zone (which I apparently thought people would just recognize): This game is available for free online, but the box set is gorgeous, and features some designers I love. Trying to set up an online session soon, but I do really want to play it in person.

Deimos Academy: Honestly, I picked it up because of the creative team, but also the pitch is great. I skipped my high school reunion, but if there was a chance to go back and face a monster? I might've thought about going.

Brindlewood Bay + Nephews in Peril: I was originally just going to get the super popular Elderly Detectives Solve Eldritch Crimes RPG, but the title of the expansion/mystery book was just too perfect.

Rebels f the Outlaw Wastes: I've already mentioned I like post-apocalyptica? Well, this took a neat approach to achievements/leveling that I was super intrigued by, and I just dig the fun vibe. The reason I like post-apocalyptic media is that it's hopeful, and this feels moreso than a lot of other stuff.

Skyrealms Almanac and Creatures and Folks: I've been into setting guides this past year. And like, this one is also a coloring book? Hell yeah.

Stoneburner: I've been following the creator on Twitter and elsewhere for a while, so I was curious about this title. But definitely sold when they talked about some of the inspiration being the original Starcraft games.

Forgery: Again, picked it up because I really like Banana Chan's work, but this is a paint-by-numbers solo RPG about forging a demonic painting. So like, yeah. That's rad.

Vast Grimm: Space Cruisers: Vast Grimm is Mork Borg in Space, but I'm also a big fan of ship catalogs, so I really wanted to check this one out.

.Dungeon: Everything Snow makes is beautiful, queer, and nostalgic, so when they mentioned a re-release of .Dungeon was coming, I really wanted to check it out. I have a lot of nostalgia for the

Cloud Empress (everything, including a patch!): I mean, you say Nausicaa and I'm listening. This has some roots in that world, but also does some really interesting things with the Mothership game engine. I'm especially intrigued by the notion of replacing racial traits with age traits, and having a series of pretty mundane jobs as the classes.

Layers of Unreality: The first of this month's Zine Club deliveries! I keep hearing about Liminal Horror, and this particular module I've heard nothing but incredible things about. So I'm really hyped to check out what happens in these backrooms.

Fear the Taste of Blood: My second Zine Club book this month! Kayla Dice is one of those really rad creators who I think deserves more attention than she gets, so I'm really hyped to dive into this take on classic movie monsters.

I also got this from my partner's family's Secret Santa.

Okami is one of those games that sticks with me, and has ever since I first saw images from it, and played it. It's a genuinely beautiful experience, and while it's maybe not a game everyone will like, it's one that I really enjoy, and the art is a big part of that.

It stands out as an example of what you can do with a video game that's nearly impossible with most other art forms, and also a reason that I don't think the Arms Race for More Photorealistic Graphics in video game consoles is worth the effort.

[mariacallous]

Some Fortune 500 companies have begun testing software that can spot a deepfake of a real person in a live video call, following a spate of scams involving fraudulent job seekers who take a signing bonus and run.

The detection technology comes courtesy of GetReal Labs, a new company founded by Hany Farid, a UC-Berkeley professor and renowned authority on deepfakes and image and video manipulation.

GetReal Labs has developed a suite of tools for spotting images, audio, and video that are generated or manipulated either with artificial intelligence or manual methods. The company’s software can analyze the face in a video call and spot clues that may indicate it has been artificially generated and swapped onto the body of a real person.

“These aren’t hypothetical attacks, we’ve been hearing about it more and more,” Farid says. “In some cases, it seems they're trying to get intellectual property, infiltrating the company. In other cases, it seems purely financial, they just take the signing bonus.”

The FBI issued a warning in 2022 about deepfake job hunters who assume a real person’s identity during video calls. UK-based design and engineering firm Arup lost $25 million to a deepfake scammer posing as the company’s CFO. Romance scammers have also adopted the technology, swindling unsuspecting victims out of their savings.

Impersonating a real person on a live video feed is just one example of the kind of reality-melting trickery now possible thanks to AI. Large language models can convincingly mimic a real person in online chat, while short videos can be generated by tools like OpenAI’s Sora. Impressive AI advances in recent years have made deepfakery more convincing and more accessible. Free software makes it easy to hone deepfakery skills, and easily accessible AI tools can turn text prompts into realistic-looking photographs and videos.

But impersonating a person in a live video is a relatively new frontier. Creating this type of a deepfake typically involves using a mix of machine learning and face-tracking algorithms to seamlessly stitch a fake face onto a real one, allowing an interloper to control what an illicit likeness appears to say and do on screen.

Farid gave WIRED a demo of GetReal Labs’ technology. When shown a photograph of a corporate boardroom, the software analyzes the metadata associated with the image for signs that it has been modified. Several major AI companies including OpenAI, Google, and Meta now add digital signatures to AI-generated images, providing a solid way to confirm their inauthenticity. However, not all tools provide such stamps, and open source image generators can be configured not to. Metadata can also be easily manipulated.

GetReal Labs also uses several AI models, trained to distinguish between real and fake images and video, to flag likely forgeries. Other tools, a mix of AI and traditional forensics, help a user scrutinize an image for visual and physical discrepancies, for example highlighting shadows that point in different directions despite having the same light source, or that do not appear to match the object that cast them.

Lines drawn on different objects shown in perspective will also reveal if they converge on a common vanishing point, as would be the case in a real image.

Other startups that promise to flag deepfakes rely heavily on AI, but Farid says manual forensic analysis will also be crucial to flagging media manipulation. “Anybody who tells you that the solution to this problem is to just train an AI model is either a fool or a liar,” he says.

The need for a reality check extends beyond Fortune 500 firms. Deepfakes and manipulated media are already a major problem in the world of politics, an area Farid hopes his company’s technology could do real good. The WIRED Elections Project is tracking deepfakes used to boost or trash political candidates in elections in India, Indonesia, South Africa, and elsewhere. In the United States, a fake Joe Biden robocall was deployed last January in an effort to dissuade people from turning out to vote in the New Hampshire Presidential primary. Election-related “cheapfake” videos, edited in misleading ways, have gone viral of late, while a Russian disinformation unit has promoted an AI-manipulated clip disparaging Joe Biden.

Vincent Conitzer, a computer scientist at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh and coauthor of the book Moral AI, expects AI fakery to become more pervasive and more pernicious. That means, he says, there will be growing demand for tools designed to counter them.

“It is an arms race,” Conitzer says. “Even if you have something that right now is very effective at catching deepfakes, there's no guarantee that it will be effective at catching the next generation. A successful detector might even be used to train the next generation of deepfakes to evade that detector.”

GetReal Labs agrees it will be a constant battle to keep up with deepfakery. Ted Schlein, a cofounder of GetReal Labs and a veteran of the computer security industry, says it may not be long before everyone is confronted with some form of deepfake deception, as cybercrooks become more conversant with the technology and dream up ingenious new scams. He adds that manipulated media is a top topic of concern for many chief security officers. “Disinformation is the new malware,” Schlein says.

With significant potential to poison political discourse, Farid notes that media manipulation can be considered a more challenging problem. “I can reset my computer or buy a new one,” he says. “But the poisoning of the human mind is an existential threat to our democracy.”

[leonawriter]

Continuing from "Phantom Thieves sometimes return things, but also reveal the crimes of others/unmask forgeries" - we also have what I think is a pretty good continuation of the past two heists, with regards to Kaito and Shinichi's development together.

First off, Shinichi starts out by not having any real motivation other than "well, we should be catching Kid, right? here's how we catch Kid!"

He's the one who suggests putting in the metal detectors and bag checks at the entrance of the exhibit.

But...

His first clue that something else is going on is in the calling card - he thinks to himself "But he may actually be planning to wash something..."

Then, as he's looking up info on the Phantom Lady, we get this amazing visual:

Important to note is that Kaito isn't actually aiming to fire that thing. He's simply using the situation to show Conan an example of the gun and further hint toward the truth of what the "heist" is really about.

Conan's thoughts here are understandably confused. "The lead in the grip? The sheer amount? What's he talking about?"

I feel like this - with Kaito saying "Just so you know... I'm only here to return some stolen items... So don't get in my way, detective!" is a call-back to previous cases such as the Four Masterpieces where in spite of Kid's main crimes being "impersonation of an officer of the law" and other than that he was helping solve the crime, Conan still lashed out at him the moment said crime was solved.

In this case, he's stating explicitly "don't do that" right at the start, rather than at the end.

Then again, there's also a hidden meaning here, in that he isn't just returning things - he's bringing a truth to light, and uncovering an old crime. He's doing something that, if interrupted and stopped, could well ensure that two criminals get away free, and Shinichi shouldn't want that!

It only takes a short encounter with the actual criminals and a chance happening to get him to figure out what's actually going on for good.

What I find cute is that once he has figured it out, he's fully on board! I mean, really.

For one thing, the splash page is one of the few big images where Conan and Kaitou Kid are shown facing each other and not looking antagonistic!

Look at their expressions! Their body language! confident, kind of smug, but... not in the kind of way that seems like they're getting one up on the other person. They're in on this together.

Then we get these panels, where Ran and Sonoko are talking about wanting to get back into the exhibit, and Conan's voice off-screen has just said "I don't think you should!"

He's just made it through the crowds, but his expression? He sure does look like he's actually not just looking forward to this (he would at any heist, for the sake of figuring it out and catching the criminal) but he looks, to me, like he's having fun with it, too.

And why wouldn't he? The entire plan is right up his alley.

Great minds think alike, after all. Shinichi himself had previously used the sprinkler system in a building to great effect in a recent case, too (case starting around ch700).

In spite of this, Conan still makes a point of talking to Kid on the way out - and Kaito is not happy to see him. Why would he be? There's no trust here. He may have asked Conan politely to just let him go, but asking nicely hasn't gotten him anywhere in the past.

For all Kaito knows, he's going to get outed right in the middle of the crowded corridor, or he's going to get a football to the face (again).

Conan's face may be happy, but he'll look cheerful as he's explaining how someone was murdered, or how he's figured out Kid's tricks so he can get the police on him, so that doesn't say much!

In fact, look at the difference in his expressions in these three panels - first, the frown at being found out, then the smirk when asking if he's going to be pointed out to the police (cue a dozen different escape plans forming at the speed of light, under his poker face) and finally... the (probably unadulterated) shock of hearing, from the Kid Killer, Edogawa Conan/Kudo Shinichi himself, that "No, this time I'll let you go in deference to Ryoma."

I'm also gonna point out that Shinichi saying "My mom is [a Ryoma fan]... she played the role of Ryoma's big sister, Tome (I checked on wiki, Ryoma's sister is called Tome, and the page seems to have typos), and she turned madly in love with Ryoma" basically IS him outing his identity as Kudo Shinichi to the Kaitou Kid in that if he didn't already know, he could now easily find out. All Kaito would have to do would be look up a list of actresses who played Tome, and Kudo Yukiko's name would be on the list. Add that to various other things at other odd times, and... it'd either a) be easy for him to find out, or b) he already knows.

Finally...

Kaito responds in kind, in a sort of "turnabout is fair play" sense, giving away another piece of his own identity by hinting at the fact (as we know from Magic Kaito ch29-39) that the Phantom Lady IS Kaito's mother.

The funniest thing about this is that they're basically sharing family stories here.

"My mom likes Ryoma" says Shinichi. "Ha, funny you say that, my mom does too," says Kaito.

And more than that, it's also "Hey, boys? Those are your respective aunts you're learning about!" and "Why yes, Kudo, you ARE related to not just one, but THREE phantom thieves!"

In short: Where the early heists had Shinichi hunting Kid down like he didn't have to worry about a phantom's mortality at all, and the past two heists had him either work with or soften up to Kid (as in, start playing rather than hunting), this could almost be the culmination of their first "arc" of getting to know each other, which ends with Shinichi willingly letting Kid walk free.

Narratively, I'd also say that this gives the addition of Shinichi learning about his extended family, as well as him seeing that in spite of Kid and Phantom Lady being thieves they still care about truth and justice... if in their own way. This, to me, is building Shinichi slowly up to the idea of "it is not the end of the world if I am related to a thief."

[megaphonegirlk]

The Contradiction of the Unbreakable Shield

Lana Skye’s lungs burned with acrid and toxic smoke, her head swam as she forced herself to stay awake and conscious. She couldn’t lose focus for a second, or surrender to sleep or the flames around her.

Even when she heard her mother scream and beg her father to wake up, she didn’t move. Even when she heard her last desperate breath and the weak thump of a fist hitting the fracturing glass, she stayed still and resolute.

Her flesh burned in the fires of the wreck, but Lana refused to yield to the pain and the destruction of her own body. She was a shield, a bulwark against the flames. She stared down at her sister’s crying form curled below her with eyes that refused to cry even with the sting of the smoke. She held the image of Ema tight as the world faded to a narrow pinprick and the searing pain of the flames roaring around her.

She promised , with all the breath she had in her, that Ema would be okay. Nothing would ever hurt her as long as she stood strong.

The firefighters had pulled them out of the wreck that killed their parents. Lana had sustained burns that would later become scars, but Ema had emerged without a scratch save for some minor damage in her lungs from the billowing smoke.

The shield stood tall.

—- Detective Lana Skye stood over the scene in horror. The world seemed to be crashing down all at once, and for a moment she couldn’t do much more than balk. Neil Marshall impaled on Damon Gant’s suit of armor, a life snuffed violently out in an instant, and at his feet the crumpled forms of Joe Darke and Ema Skye.

She couldn’t breathe, her lungs burned from lack of air as she fell to her knees by Ema’s side. She held her tight to her chest, cradling her just as she did in the flames of their parent’s wreck when her sister was scarcely a toddler.

She’d begun to cry, she didn’t know when…and she didn’t know how long when Gant arrived with an offer she couldn’t refuse.

Ema had killed Neil Marshall. That’s what the facts pointed to, a tragic accident that would ruin her sister’s life forever. She was enough of a detective to see that, to see the bloodied writing before she scrubbed it away and to see the look of the scene.

Damon, her longstanding partner, a man she then thought of as a friend…he offered to twist the arm of justice to get the verdict Darke deserved and spare Ema. Forgery and manipulation of evidence now, for Ema’s safety and happiness later.

It went against everything she stood for, it was an affront to people she loved and cared for. Jake…Angel…Mia…she’d be turning her back on them. But she had no other choice.

Ema’s safety came before all else.

As she helped Gant arrange the crime scene…she couldn’t help but remember the trophy that Marshall had won that very night.

The Unbreakable Shield stood tall.

–

Lana’s hand hurt, throbbing with pain even through the painkillers and the bandages. Her heart hurt worse.

Ema’s desperation to save her from the darkness she’d put herself in , and the guilty verdict she was all but ordered to take…and the hurt in which glared at her from behind the glass.

She said she hated her. Lana couldn’t blame her for that. To survive Damon Gant, Lana allowed herself to become cold. She walled off her feelings and severed both friends and lovers from her life…and her sister most of all.

In the interest of protecting her, Lana had hurt her more than anyone else…Ironic, really. But when the truth came out, that it was all because Lana failed in that one critical moment to trust in her sister’s innocence, and that she’d burned her bridges for nothing…it was freeing as much as it shattered her armor and pierced her flame-scarred heart. . To see Ema smile when she hugged her tight and told her how proud she was of how far she’d come…it was a balm on the pain, at the very least. It carried her through the trial, the plea deal, the revelation of every little corruption she’d been part and parcel to under Gant’s command.

Guilty, she’d plead guilty of course…and now she was here, for her sister’s sake as well as her own atonement, laying upon the uncomfortable cot within in the cool and quiet cell upon and staring at the cement ceiling.

Edgeworth had promised he’d help her spruce it up…give her something to do, and whatever comforts could be allowed. She’d only denied him twice before giving in, and allowing her former protege his kindness no matter how little she deserved it.

For now however, it was a concrete block and cold steel bars. No privacy. No comfort. The cold reminder of what she had done to wind up here for the next 12….11 with good behavior…years of her life.

The shield was chipped, the spear was broken. Ema Skye was free to become the forensic investigator of her dreams, free of the accusation of ‘murderer’. Lana Skye was a symbol of the dark age of the law, laying in a prison cell with a smile.

A contradiction. Joy and Despair mingled into one within captivity. Innocence mingled with guilt. What would Mia say about her now? Would she still care for the flawed truth of Lana Skye? What would Jake feel when he got out for his own dalliances against the law?

How short would the rest of Gant’s life be? And would the world feel lighter once he was well and truly gone?

She smiled wider and closed her eyes.

The shield lay still, shattered even after being forged in fire, having served its purpose of keeping Ema Skye safe from harm.

It didn’t have to stand tall any longer.

The Broken Shield could finally be allowed to rest.

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[worldwideinvestigationservices]

Document Examination – Uncovering Truth Through Forensic Analysis

In a world where archives administer everything from property rights to commerce contracts, the need to confirm their genuineness has never been more prominent. Whether it's a fashioned signature on a lawful record, an altered will, or a changed money related record, archive examination plays a vital part in uncovering the truth.

But what precisely is the report examination? How does it work?( https://www.forensicexpertsindia.com/document-examination.html)  And more vitally, when ought you employ it? This web journal answers all these questions in a clear and locked in way — particularly for individuals looking for clarity, security, or lawful equity.

What is Archive Examination?

Definition and Scope

Archive examination may be a specialized measurable science that includes analyzing composed, printed, or computerized reports to decide their realness and root. It goes past fair looking at the substance — specialists look at ink, paper, penmanship, and indeed computerized metadata.

The reason is to identify imitations, modifications, eradications, or irregularities that might show extortion. Report analysts work with a wide run of materials — from wills and property deeds to cheques, travel permits, and emails.

Comparing Document Analysis and Handwriting Analysis

It's a prevalent misperception that document examination and handwriting analysis are synonymous. Although they do overlap, the primary goal of handwriting analysis is to confirm the identity of the writer. On the other hand, document examination encompasses a far wider range of topics, such as digital signatures, paper type, and ink composition.

Consider it this way: document examination considers the entire image, while handwriting is just one component.

The Significance of Document Examination 

Legal Significance in Criminal and Civil Proceedings

Examining documents has important legal implications for everything from courtrooms to corporate inquiries. Forensic document examiners are frequently used by courts to validate contested papers. The expert's conclusions have the power to decide a case, regardless of whether it involves a challenged will, a forged contract, or altered evidence.

Many document examiners also testify as expert witnesses, clearly and persuasively presenting their conclusions to juries and judges. Their reports are acceptable in court.

Use in Identifying Forgeries and Fraud

The detection of fraud and forgery is one of the main applications of document examination. For instance:

A commercial deal with a phony signature

Modified conditions in a contract

A fake degree

These minor adjustments may have significant legal and financial repercussions. Professional testing helps shield people and companies from deception or exploitation.

Applications for Government, Business, and Personal Use

Law enforcement is not the only agency that examines documents. It's frequently utilized in:

Business: Fraud detection, contract validation, and staff verification

Personal matters: False birth or marriage documents, contested property

Government: Cases of identity fraud, passport and visa authentication

Essentially, document analysis becomes crucial whenever a document's legitimacy is at stake.

Methods Employed in Contemporary Document Analysis

Observation and Microscopic Examination

Examiners begin by visually inspecting the area using a microscope or magnifying glasses to look for:

Writing-related pressure points

Overwriting or erasures

Variations in the stroke patterns or ink flow

Even the smallest changes that are imperceptible to the human eye can be seen with the use of microscopic instruments.

Analysis of Ink and Paper

To ascertain whether a document may have been produced at the time indicated, ink dating and paper composition tests are used. It's a warning sign if a will purportedly written in 2002 uses ink made in 2015.

Chemical analysis can identify key hints in counterfeit documents, such as variations in pen models, ink kinds, or even the sources of paper fiber.

Examining Digital Documents

Electronic document verification has become essential due to the rise in digital transactions. Professionals examine:

Electronic signatures

Metadata

Time stamps

Version history of files

These forensic hints aid in figuring out whether a PDF was signed after it was purportedly finished or if an email was changed.

Typical Situations in Which Document Analysis Is Employed 

Disputed Wills and Property Documents

A single changed sentence in a will can make all the difference in inheritance disputes. Examining documents aids in identifying unauthorized modifications, deletions, or even page swaps.

Legal Agreements or Forged Contracts

When companies suspect contract manipulation, they frequently employ this service. Whole transactions may be nullified by an erroneous signature or a changed date.

Academic and Employment Certificate 

Fraud Document specialists also check phony degrees, employment offers, or letters of experience, particularly in immigration or high-stakes employment.

The Legal Process and Admittance of Document Examination

How Courts Accept Document Examination Reports

As long as an examiner is certified and qualified to examine documents, forensic document examination reports are admissible in courts in India and a number of other countries. These reports need to be:

Detailed

Objective

Scientific, and, using repeatable methods.

Document Examiners as Court Witnesses

In certain high-profile cases, document examiners may provide testimony in courts of law. The function of the examiner is to provide an explanation of the technical findings of forensic document analysis, so that judges and lawyers can be properly illuminated as to what all of the evidence constitutes.

Picking the Right Document Examination Expert

What to Look for in a Certified Document Examiner

Not all examiners are the same. You will want to work with someone who is the following:

Certified and experienced.

Familiar with court procedures.

Using up-to-date forensic tools.

Transparent about methods and fees.

Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Handwriting Analyst

What types of documents have you examined?

Are your reports accepted by Courts in India?

What is the turnaround time?

Will you be able to appear in court if needed?

Getting direct answers to these questions will ensure you have hired the correct professional.

Inding Document Examination Services in India

Top Cities with Forensic Services

Document examination services are located in metropolitan cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai. The majority of businesses have meet the standards of pan-India.

Contacting a Reputed Forensic Lab

Reputable labs exhibit:

Clear history of case work with experts in satisfied roles.

Complete confidentiality of sensitive materials and handling.

Cross-disciocial experts (Digital, handwriting, chemical examination).

A good example is Forensic Experts India – Greves Group which offers the suite of examinations along with forensic expert witness court testimony, etc.

Questions Posed Frequently (FAQs)

Q1: What is the cost of document examination in India?

The cost of document examination varies by complexity, urgency or involvement of the court process. Generally, the examination process costs anywhere from ₹5,000 to upwards of ₹25,000 +, per case.

Q2: Is document examination able to detect digital forgeries?

Yes. Experts can examine digital metadata of digital signatures and the digital history of alterations to emails, PDFs, scanned documents etc.

Q3: How long will I have to wait to get a report?

Typically 5 – 10 working days. This varies depending on the nature of the document to be examined and the testing that needs to take place.

Conclusion

In a world where fraud is on the rise, document examination has become more than just a forensic service — it’s a vital tool for uncovering the truth and ensuring justice. Whether you’re a lawyer, a business owner, or someone caught up in a dispute, it’s crucial not to overlook the value of expert analysis. Just one document can turn the tide of a case, so make sure it’s thoroughly examined.

If you have concerns about forgery or need assistance with a questionable document, don’t hesitate to contact a certified forensic document examiner in India today. Gaining peace of mind and legal clarity might be just a report away!

[ramblingss]

The panel was set about one and a half metres off the ground. I drew closer, growing more and more astonished by the beauty of the composition, until my face was all but pressed to the surface. It was extraordinary. Two metres wide by three metres high. By candlelight, the colours gained a weight and a depth that made my chest tighten. I felt as if it were the first time I was looking at a real painting, as if I'd never seen anything so beautiful. So many years had passed since I'd worked with my teacher that I'd quite forgotten the feeling of standing face to face with an ancient piece, without museum lighting, without a line to keep me from getting too close and touching the craquelure, smelling the age of the materials, detecting the brushstrokes under the layers of glazing and the patina. It was like pushing past the imposture of sanctity and stepping into the painting itself, taking hold of it, all the genius that lay behind the image and served like a precision mechanism: the gears of a clock that had been hidden for hundreds of years but never stopped ticking.

The Forgery, Ave Barreta

Translated by Ellen Jones and Robin Myers

[koronkowy]

Summary

🌐 Introduction to Deepfakes and Their Threats:

Anna Skelton explores the growing threat of deepfake technology in financial markets.

Highlights how advancements in AI are creating more realistic, difficult-to-detect forgeries that could lead to significant market disruptions.

🔍 Deepfake Technology Overview:

Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs):

Deepfakes use a generator and discriminator to refine forgeries until indistinguishable from real content.

Examples show how quickly AI-generated videos and images can deceive even trained viewers.

Advanced Models:

Few-shot learning enables creating deepfakes with minimal data, such as a single image or brief video.

🛠️ Potential Impact on Financial Markets:

Micro-Level Threats:

Targeted manipulations could alter individual stock prices by spreading fake news or fabricated statements attributed to company executives.

Macro-Level Threats:

Cascading effects on indices like the Dow Jones or Nasdaq could trigger widespread market destabilization.

Historical Precedents:

Cases such as fake tweets causing market dips and WhatsApp rumors leading to financial runs illustrate the risks of misinformation.

🚨 Security Challenges:

Trading Algorithms:

Automated systems relying on news and sentiment analysis are particularly vulnerable to maliciously crafted deepfake content.

Detection Delays:

Even brief periods of confusion can lead to significant financial losses, emphasizing the need for swift detection mechanisms.

🎯 Proposed Solutions:

Long-Term Measures:

Tools like cryptographic hashes, blockchain verification, and integrity scoring can help validate media authenticity.

Collaboration between governments, researchers, and tech companies is essential to develop robust detection frameworks.

Immediate Strategies:

Monitoring underground markets for emerging deepfake tools to preemptively address accessibility issues.

Focus on user education to raise awareness about the risks and signs of deepfake content.

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Joey Bosa Signature - Gear Up with Bosa’s Autograph!

For Los Angeles Chargers and NFL fans, owning a piece of Joey Bosa memorabilia is a dream come true.His aggressive playing style, combined with his undeniable talent, has solidified his place as one of the league's premier defensive ends.Securing an authentic Joey Bosa autograph adds a unique and valuable element to any collection. This article explores the various ways to acquire Bosa's signature and offers guidance on ensuring its authenticity.

Acquiring Joey Bosa's Autograph: Methods and Considerations

Several avenues exist for obtaining a Joey Bosa autograph. Each presents its own advantages and disadvantages:

In-Person Signings: This offers the best chance for a personalized autograph.Look for opportunities at Chargers games, fan events, or charity functions where Bosa might be making appearances. Be prepared to wait and be respectful of Bosa's time and space.

Pros: Highest chance of authenticity, personalized interaction possible.

Cons: Requires significant time commitment, potential for long lines, no guarantee of success.

Mail-In Autograph Requests: Sending items to Bosa directly or through his representatives is possible, but success isn’t guaranteed.Research carefully to find reliable contact information; many athletes use professional services to handle their mail.

Pros: Relatively simple, low cost.

Cons:Low success rate, long wait times, potential for rejection.

Professional Autograph Dealers: Reputable dealers offer authenticated autographs, often with certificates of authenticity (COAs). However, it's crucial to choose a reputable dealer with a proven track record to avoid forgeries.

Pros: Guaranteed authenticity (with reputable dealers), convenience.

Cons:High cost, potential for encountering unethical dealers.

Online Auctions: Websites specializing in sports memorabilia often host auctions featuring autographed items. Thoroughly research the seller's reputation and look for high-resolution images and detailed descriptions to assess authenticity.

Pros: Wide selection, competitive bidding can lower prices.

Cons: Risk of acquiring forgeries, potential for inflated prices, shipping costs.

Authenticating a Joey Bosa Autograph

The authenticity of a Bosa autograph is paramount. Several factors should be carefully considered:

Certificate of Authenticity (COA): A reputable COA from a known and trusted third-party authentication company significantly increases confidence in authenticity.Look for COAs from established companies with a strong reputation.

Comparison with Known Samples: Research images of known authentic Bosa autographs to compare the signature's style, flow, and letter formations.Discrepancies may suggest a forgery.

Seller Reputation: Always verify the seller's credibility before purchasing. Check reviews, testimonials, and their return policy.Deal only with established, reputable sources.

The Autograph Itself: Examine the signature closely for inconsistencies. Does it look rushed or unnatural? Are the ink strokes smooth and consistent? A professional forgery might appear perfect, but subtle inconsistencies can often be detected by an experienced eye.

Provenance: If possible, investigate the item's history and how it came into possession of the current seller. A clear and documented chain of custody is a strong indicator of authenticity.

Protecting Your Joey Bosa Autograph

Once you acquire an authentic Joey Bosa autograph, protecting it is crucial to maintain its value and condition:

Proper Storage: Store autographed items in a cool, dry, and dark place. Avoid direct sunlight or extreme temperatures.

Acid-Free Materials: Use acid-free materials such as archival-quality sleeves, albums, or display cases to prevent damage from acids found in standard paper and plastics.

Handling Precautions: Always handle autographed items carefully, avoiding touching the signature directly. Wear clean cotton gloves when handling to minimize smudging or damage.

Professional Appraisal (Optional): For valuable items, consider having a professional appraisal done to determine its market value and provide additional documentation of its authenticity. This can be beneficial if you decide to sell the item in the future.

Adding a Joey Bosa Signature to Your Collection:The Ultimate Fan Experience

Acquiring an authentic Joey Bosa autograph represents a unique opportunity for Chargers fans to connect with their favorite player and add a cherished piece of memorabilia to their collection.By carefully considering the methods outlined and emphasizing authenticity verification, fans can confidently add a piece of NFL history to their prized possessions.

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So we had to photograph mushroom anatomy for some scavenger hunt points. Or put up silly pictures of things which fit the terms but weren't actually mushrooms. I decided to build my own mushroom/toadstool in Minecraft and then label the parts. The whole process - from updating Minecraft since the last time I played (probably before Microsoft took over!) to working out why it wouldn't load, to building the mushroom, to getting a decent image, to resizing and putting it up here - took about six times as long as just drawing a diagram. But y'know. Commitment!

And here's the same shroom but with a spire shaped cap for another illustration. With little lamps hung on it for lighting.

Pictures of the Common Ink Cap (Coprinopsis atramentaria) which is widespread in the UK. It grows wherever there is buried wood. (Photos from the Woodland Trust UK.)

Historically it was used to make ink for important documents. It would guard against forgery as the spores could be detected under a microscope!

It is edible, but also known as ‘tippler’s bane’ because it contains an enzyme which inhibits the ability of the liver to process alcohol. If alcohol is consumed up to three days before or after eating it, it will cause extremely severe hangover symptoms!

And a picture of the Wood Ear or Jelly Ear fungus (Auricularia auricula-judae) also from the Woodland Trust and also common in the UK. They grow mostly on elder (also beech, sycamore & ash) and can survive after being frozen solid!

It is also known as Judas's Ear because the elder is the tree upon which Judas hanged himself after betraying Christ to his executioners. The charming legend is that the ‘ears’ which emerge from elder wood represent his tormented soul!

'Veil' was another anatomical term, so I found this amazing picture of a Bridal Veil Stinkhorn (Phallus indusiatus) on atlasobscura. Also known as bamboo mushrooms, this species is edible, but only the stems - the stinky gelatinous cap and veil are stripped off first. Wikipedia shows how the veil looks more commonly, on any species of young mushrooms as they are just sprouting.

More Fungal Foraging posts to follow! I've got to say, this hunt has taken me longer than the entire Plague-fest Riot of Rot scavenger hunt in the coli, from which I won EIGHT badges. This hunt is only getting me one badge. You could pay for it instead, but I was determined to earn it, and the idea seemed fun at the time. It is less fun now, but I am stubborn. This is, incidentally, both the first and last RL scavenger hunt I have - and shall ever have - taken part in! I'd be cool with it if you could just submit links like a normal person, but having to photograph the screen with an ID card, what's up with that?!

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The rapid advancement of generative AI has made image manipulation easier, complicating the detection of tampered content. While effective, current Image Forgery Detection and Localization (IFDL) methods need to work on two key challenges: the black #AI #ML #Automation

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Need Insurance for Appraisers in the Evolving Online Domain

The internet has thoroughly changed how we do things - from shopping, trading, researching, etc. And the world of musical instruments is no different. The opening of online shops and the invention of special devices that check if things are real. It has made buying, selling, and knowing the value of equipment much different. This blog will talk about how these new technologies have affected the domain of musical instrument appraisal.

The Digital Revolution in Musical Instrument Appraisal

One of the most substantial impacts of online marketplaces is the increased accessibility and transparency they provide to both buyers and sellers. It brings more clarity to the entire process. Previously, it was daunting to find a reputed dealer or auction house to buy and sell a piece of musical instrument. However, with the rise of e-commerce platforms, including Reverb, eBay, and Amazon, people can connect with a worldwide network of sellers and buyers sitting in the comforts of their homes. This has democratized the market, making it easier for people to find rare or unique instruments previously difficult to obtain. Undoubtedly, it has transformed the world of musical instrument appraisers, necessitating the need to buy insurance for appraisers without fail.

Furthermore, online marketplaces have also made it easier for appraisers to conduct their research. Now, they can access the database of sold instruments and gain valuable insights into market trends, fluctuations in prices, and the overall worth of specific models and their variants. They use this information to provide more precise and informed assessments to their clients. Additionally, online platforms often have built-in features that allow buyers and sellers to upload images and descriptions of their instruments. It makes things easier for appraisers and they can assess the instrument's condition and identify any potential issues smoothly and accurately.

However, apart from the perks, the rise of the online front has also presented new challenges for appraisers. Do you know the primary concern? It is the upsurge of fake instruments. Yes! With the ease of manufacturing and delivery of goods across borders, it has become increasingly difficult to differentiate between genuine and counterfeit instruments. Appraisers must now be equipped with advanced techniques and knowledge to detect forgeries and protect their clients from purchasing counterfeit goods. Also, they should not ignore the importance of insurance for appraisers no matter what.

Another thing to add here is the creation of digital authentication tools. These have also played a significant role in transforming the landscape of musical instrument appraisal. These tools mostly use advanced technologies like AI (artificial intelligence) and blockchain, which can help verify the genuineness of instruments and track their origin. Here is an example. Some gears are now equipped with unique identifiers or digital certificates. You can verify them online. It can provide buyers and sellers with added confidence in the authenticity and value of a tool.

However, there is a catch here just like the two sides of a coin. The use of digital authentication tools is good, but it also increases worries about privacy and security. There is likely to be a risk that personal information about instrument owners could be compromised. Also, there is the potential for hackers to exploit digital records. As such, it is essential for appraisers to be aware of the potential risks and to ensure that any digital authentication tools they use are secure and reliable.

To Conclude

Last but not least, the evolution of online marketplaces and digital authentication tools has significantly changed the geography of musical instrument appraisal. While these advancements have brought numerous benefits, such as increased accessibility and transparency, they have also introduced new challenges, such as the proliferation of counterfeit instruments and concerns about privacy and security. Appraisers must learn to adapt to these changes. They can do it by staying informed about emerging technologies and cultivating the skills necessary to handle the digital marketplace.

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IEEE Transactions on Artificial Intelligence, Volume 5, Issue 9, September 2024

1) Editorial: From Explainable Artificial Intelligence (xAI) to Understandable Artificial Intelligence (uAI)

Author(s): Hussein Abbass, Keeley Crockett, Jonathan Garibaldi, Alexander Gegov, Uzay Kaymak, Joao Miguel C. Sousa

Pages: 4310 - 4314

2) Incomplete Graph Learning via Partial Graph Convolutional Network

Author(s): Ziyan Zhang, Bo Jiang, Jin Tang, Jinhui Tang, Bin Luo

Pages: 4315 - 4321

3) Adversarial Machine Learning for Social Good: Reframing the Adversary as an Ally

Author(s): Shawqi Al-Maliki, Adnan Qayyum, Hassan Ali, Mohamed Abdallah, Junaid Qadir, Dinh Thai Hoang, Dusit Niyato, Ala Al-Fuqaha

Pages: 4322 - 4343

4) A Distributed Conditional Wasserstein Deep Convolutional Relativistic Loss Generative Adversarial Network With Improved Convergence

Author(s): Arunava Roy, Dipankar Dasgupta

Pages: 4344 - 4353

5) A Similarity-Based Positional Attention-Aided Deep Learning Model for Copy–Move Forgery Detection

Author(s): Ayush Roy, Sk Mohiuddin, Ram Sarkar

Pages: 4354 - 4363

6) Enhancing Reinforcement Learning via Transformer-Based State Predictive Representations

Author(s): Minsong Liu, Yuanheng Zhu, Yaran Chen, Dongbin Zhao

Pages: 4364 - 4375

7) Bilateral-Head Region-Based Convolutional Neural Networks: A Unified Approach for Incremental Few-Shot Object Detection

Author(s): Yiting Li, Haiyue Zhu, Sichao Tian, Jun Ma, Cheng Xiang, Prahlad Vadakkepat

Pages: 4376 - 4390

8) Regional Ensemble for Improving Unsupervised Outlier Detectors

Author(s): Jiawei Yang, Sylwan Rahardja, Susanto Rahardja

Pages: 4391 - 4402

9) Progressively Select and Reject Pseudolabeled Samples for Open-Set Domain Adaptation

Author(s): Qian Wang, Fanlin Meng, Toby P. Breckon

Pages: 4403 - 4414

10) A Lightweight Multidendritic Pyramidal Neuron Model With Neural Plasticity on Image Recognition

Author(s): Yu Zhang, Pengxing Cai, Yanan Sun, Zhiming Zhang, Zhenyu Lei, Shangce Gao

Pages: 4415 - 4427

11) A Multimodal Multiobjective Evolutionary Algorithm for Filter Feature Selection in Multilabel Classification

Author(s): Emrah Hancer, Bing Xue, Mengjie Zhang

Pages: 4428 - 4442

12) A Nonparametric Split and Kernel-Merge Clustering Algorithm

Author(s): Khurram Khan, Atiq ur Rehman, Adnan Khan, Syed Rameez Naqvi, Samir Brahim Belhaouari, Amine Bermak

Pages: 4443 - 4457

13) Universal Transfer Framework for Urban Spatiotemporal Knowledge Based on Radial Basis Function

Author(s): Sheng-Min Chiu, Yow-Shin Liou, Yi-Chung Chen, Chiang Lee, Rong-Kang Shang, Tzu-Yin Chang, Roger Zimmermann

Pages: 4458 - 4469

14) Building a Robust and Efficient Defensive System Using Hybrid Adversarial Attack

Author(s): Rachel Selva Dhanaraj, M. Sridevi

Pages: 4470 - 4478

15) Retain and Adapt: Online Sequential EEG Classification With Subject Shift

Author(s): Tiehang Duan, Zhenyi Wang, Li Shen, Gianfranco Doretto, Donald A. Adjeroh, Fang Li, Cui Tao

Pages: 4479 - 4492

16) Prefetching-based Multiproposal Markov Chain Monte Carlo Algorithm

Author(s): Guifeng Ye, Shaowen Lu

Pages: 4493 - 4505

17) Shuffled Grouping Cross-Channel Attention-Based Bilateral-Filter-Interpolation Deformable ConvNet With Applications to Benthonic Organism Detection

Author(s): Tingkai Chen, Ning Wang

Pages: 4506 - 4518

18) An Intelligent Fingerprinting Technique for Low-Power Embedded IoT Devices

Author(s): Varun Kohli, Muhammad Naveed Aman, Biplab Sikdar

Pages: 4519 - 4534

19) A Novel Applicable Shadow Resistant Neural Network Model for High-Efficiency Grid-Level Pavement Crack Detection

Author(s): Handuo Yang, Ju Huyan, Tao Ma, Yitao Song, Chengjia Han

Pages: 4535 - 4549

20) Prioritized Local Matching Network for Cross-Category Few-Shot Anomaly Detection

Author(s): Huilin Deng, Hongchen Luo, Wei Zhai, Yanming Guo, Yang Cao, Yu Kang

Pages: 4550 - 4561

21) IOTM: Iterative Optimization Trigger Method—A Runtime Data-Free Backdoor Attacks on Deep Neural Networks

Author(s): Iram Arshad, Saeed Hamood Alsamhi, Yuansong Qiao, Brian Lee, Yuhang Ye

Pages: 4562 - 4573

22) An Unbiased Fuzzy Weighted Relative Error Support Vector Machine for Reverse Prediction of Concrete Components

Author(s): Zongwen Fan, Jin Gou, Shaoyuan Weng

Pages: 4574 - 4584

23) Stabilizing Diffusion Model for Robotic Control With Dynamic Programming and Transition Feasibility

Author(s): Haoran Li, Yaocheng Zhang, Haowei Wen, Yuanheng Zhu, Dongbin Zhao

Pages: 4585 - 4594

24) A Unified Conditional Diffusion Framework for Dual Protein Targets-Based Bioactive Molecule Generation

Author(s): Lei Huang, Zheng Yuan, Huihui Yan, Rong Sheng, Linjing Liu, Fuzhou Wang, Weidun Xie, Nanjun Chen, Fei Huang, Songfang Huang, Ka-Chun Wong, Yaoyun Zhang

Pages: 4595 - 4606

25) Learning Counterfactual Explanation of Graph Neural Networks via Generative Flow Network

Author(s): Kangjia He, Li Liu, Youmin Zhang, Ye Wang, Qun Liu, Guoyin Wang

Pages: 4607 - 4619

26) Linear Regression-Based Autonomous Intelligent Optimization for Constrained Multiobjective Problems

Author(s): Yan Wang, Xiaoyan Sun, Yong Zhang, Dunwei Gong, Hejuan Hu, Mingcheng Zuo

Pages: 4620 - 4634

27) Strategic Gradient Transmission With Targeted Privacy-Awareness in Model Training: A Stackelberg Game Analysis

Author(s): Hezhe Sun, Yufei Wang, Huiwen Yang, Kaixuan Huo, Yuzhe Li

Pages: 4635 - 4648

28) An Explainable Intellectual Property Protection Method for Deep Neural Networks Based on Intrinsic Features

Author(s): Mingfu Xue, Xin Wang, Yinghao Wu, Shifeng Ni, Leo Yu Zhang, Yushu Zhang, Weiqiang Liu

Pages: 4649 - 4659

29) Unsupervised Representation Learning for 3-D Magnetic Resonance Imaging Superresolution With Degradation Adaptation

Author(s): Jianan Liu, Hao Li, Tao Huang, Euijoon Ahn, Kang Han, Adeel Razi, Wei Xiang, Jinman Kim, David Dagan Feng

Pages: 4660 - 4674

30) A Causality-Informed Graph Intervention Model for Pancreatic Cancer Early Diagnosis

Author(s): Xinyue Li, Rui Guo, Hongzhang Zhu, Tao Chen, Xiaohua Qian

Pages: 4675 - 4685

31) Remaining Useful Life Prediction via Frequency Emphasizing Mix-Up and Masked Reconstruction

Author(s): Haoren Guo, Haiyue Zhu, Jiahui Wang, Vadakkepat Prahlad, Weng Khuen Ho, Clarence W. de Silva, Tong Heng Lee

Pages: 4686 - 4695

32) UPR-BP: Unsupervised Photoplethysmography Representation Learning for Noninvasive Blood Pressure Estimation

Author(s): Chenbin Ma, Peng Zhang, Fan Song, Zeyu Liu, Youdan Feng, Yufang He, Guanglei Zhang

Pages: 4696 - 4707

33) SBP-GCA: Social Behavior Prediction via Graph Contrastive Learning With Attention

Author(s): Yufei Liu, Jia Wu, Jie Cao

Pages: 4708 - 4722

34) Quadratic Neuron-Empowered Heterogeneous Autoencoder for Unsupervised Anomaly Detection

Author(s): Jing-Xiao Liao, Bo-Jian Hou, Hang-Cheng Dong, Hao Zhang, Xiaoge Zhang, Jinwei Sun, Shiping Zhang, Feng-Lei Fan

Pages: 4723 - 4737

35) Automatic Plane Pose Estimation for Cardiac Left Ventricle Coverage Estimation via Deep Adversarial Regression Network

Author(s): Le Zhang, Kevin Bronik, Stefan K. Piechnik, Joao A. C. Lima, Stefan Neubauer, Steffen E. Petersen, Alejandro F. Frangi

Pages: 4738 - 4752

36) Variable Curvature Gabor Convolution and Multibranch Structures for Finger Vein Recognition

Author(s): Jun Li, Huabin Wang, Shicheng Wei, Jian Zhou, Yuankang Shen, Liang Tao

Pages: 4753 - 4764

37) ClassLIE: Structure- and Illumination-Adaptive Classification for Low-Light Image Enhancement

Author(s): Zixiang Wei, Yiting Wang, Lichao Sun, Athanasios V. Vasilakos, Lin Wang

Pages: 4765 - 4775

38) Improving Code Summarization With Tree Transformer Enhanced by Position-Related Syntax Complement

Author(s): Jie Song, Zexin Zhang, Zirui Tang, Shi Feng, Yu Gu

Pages: 4776 - 4786

39) Automated Detection of Harmful Insects in Agriculture: A Smart Framework Leveraging IoT, Machine Learning, and Blockchain

Author(s): Wahidur Rahman, Muhammad Minoar Hossain, Md. Mahedi Hasan, Md. Sadiq Iqbal, Mohammad Motiur Rahman, Khondokar Fida Hasan, Mohammad Ali Moni

Pages: 4787 - 4798

40) MTPret: Improving X-Ray Image Analytics With Multitask Pretraining

Author(s): Weibin Liao, Qingzhong Wang, Xuhong Li, Yi Liu, Zeyu Chen, Siyu Huang, Dejing Dou, Yanwu Xu, Haoyi Xiong

Pages: 4799 - 4812

41) Reinforced Reweighting for Self-Supervised Partial Domain Adaptation

Author(s): Keyu Wu, Shengkai Chen, Min Wu, Shili Xiang, Ruibing Jin, Yuecong Xu, Xiaoli Li, Zhenghua Chen

Pages: 4813 - 4822

42) Cross-Modality Calibration in Multi-Input Network for Axillary Lymph Node Metastasis Evaluation

Author(s): Michela Gravina, Domiziana Santucci, Ermanno Cordelli, Paolo Soda, Carlo Sansone

Pages: 4823 - 4836

43) A Novel Grades Prediction Method for Undergraduate Students by Learning Explicit Conditional Distribution

Author(s): Na Zhang, Ming Liu, Lin Wang, Shuangrong Liu, Runyuan Sun, Bo Yang, Shenghui Zhu, Chengdong Li, Cheng Yang, Yuhu Cheng

Pages: 4837 - 4848

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NDT Radiography: Uncovering the Hidden Flaws in Your Materials

NDT radiography, a cornerstone of non-destructive testing (NDT), is a powerful technique that utilizes ionizing radiation, like X-rays or gamma rays, to peer deep within an object and expose its internal makeup. Unlike destructive testing methods that require cutting or breaking the object, NDT radiography offers a safe and reliable way to assess the integrity of materials without compromising their functionality.

Here's how it works: Imagine a beam of X-rays or gamma rays, invisible to the naked eye, directed at the object under inspection. Denser areas within the object, such as cracks or voids, obstruct the radiation more effectively, allowing less of it to pass through. This creates a variation in the intensity of the radiation reaching the detector placed on the opposite side of the object. Traditionally, this detector was X-ray film, where areas with higher radiation exposure darken more. Modern methods often employ digital detectors, offering real-time imaging and increased sensitivity.

By analyzing the resulting radiograph, a two-dimensional image of the object's internal structure, technicians can identify a wide range of imperfections. Cracks, porosity (air pockets), inclusions (foreign materials trapped inside), and even corrosion hidden beneath the surface can all be revealed through NDT radiography. This information is crucial for ensuring the safety and reliability of various components across numerous industries.

NDT radiography finds extensive application in:

Welding Inspection: Verifying the integrity of welds in pipelines, pressure vessels, and critical structural components.

Casting Inspection: Detecting defects like cracks, shrinkage cavities, and inclusions in castings used in automobiles, machinery, and aerospace.

Manufacturing Quality Control: Ensuring the soundness of manufactured parts in various industries, from automotive to electronics.

Aerospace Inspection: Maintaining the airworthiness of aircraft by inspecting for hidden flaws in critical components.

Archaeology and Art History: Examining artifacts for hidden details, structural integrity, and potential forgeries.

NDT radiography offers a valuable tool for ensuring the safety and functionality of components across various sectors. By providing a window into the hidden world within an object, it empowers industries to maintain quality, prevent failures, and ultimately, keep us safe.