Foster+Freeman

The client

Foster+Freeman designs and produces specialized systems for the forensic examination of questioned documents, fingerprints and trace evidence. For the Crime-lite AUTO, an all-in-one camera for crime scenes, Chief developed the Product Validation Library: a portal where investigators use reference images to quickly choose the right settings.

Foster+Freeman
Searchable reference images19,000images

About 19,000 reference images of traces on garments and materials, each with its settings and result.

Before
searching many settings
Goal
the right settings, quickly
Outcome
live since January 2023
Client
Foster+Freeman
Platform
Product Validation Library
Role
Design and development
  • Custom software
  • Customer portal
  • Reference library
  • Search and filtering
  • User management
01 · Project objectives

Choosing the right camera settings at the crime scene

Jeroen en Tim in overleg aan een bureau, met code op de laptop en het beeldscherm

The Crime-lite AUTO

Foster+Freeman developed the Crime-lite AUTO, an all-in-one camera equipped with multiple light sources. This camera is used to capture forensic evidence at crime scenes.

The challenge

Despite the power and versatility of the device, a challenge emerged: the vast number of settings made it hard to select the right configuration quickly and effectively for the best results.

The goal

The objective was to develop a solution that helps forensic investigators choose the right settings. It had to be a user-friendly and efficient system that simplifies the complexity of all those settings.

02 · Implementation

The Product Validation Library links images to settings

The Product Validation Library

Chief developed a custom portal: the Product Validation Library. The portal provides reference data in the form of recorded images, together with the corresponding settings and results. This lets forensic investigators compare easily and choose the camera settings that best fit their situation.

From design to maintenance

Chief managed the entire project from start to finish, including design, development, implementation and maintenance.

Collaboration with Foster+Freeman

Throughout the project, we worked closely with Foster+Freeman to make sure the portal fits their specific needs and the high standards of forensic research.

03 · Results and benefits

The Crime-lite AUTO has become easier to operate

Simplified usage

The Product Validation Library has significantly simplified the use of the Crime-lite AUTO. Thanks to visual references and a user-friendly interface, forensic investigators now find the right settings quickly and efficiently. This contributes to faster and more reliable analyses at crime scenes.

Ready to grow

The portal is set up to grow with the needs of Foster+Freeman and its users worldwide.

Conclusion

With the Product Validation Library, Chief helped Foster+Freeman turn a complex challenge into a user-friendly and efficient solution. This project shows how we build custom software that connects technology and processes.

The outcome

The reference images behind the Crime-lite AUTO now sit in one place for Foster+Freeman. Investigators use the Product Validation Library to find the right settings quickly, and the portal can grow with what they need.

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