New AI tool identifies wild animals by their unique patterns in real time

Patterns reveal the individual: A novel AI algorithm equips researchers with a powerful new tool to accurately identify ...
Mongabay

Spot the pattern: Whisker-prints and citizen science

University of Manitoba researchers are pioneering the use of whisker pattern analysis software to identify and track polar bears in Canada. Whisker print identification can aid polar bear researchers ...
Nature

Using unique surface patterns of injection moulded plastic components as an image based Physical Unclonable Function for secure component identification

A Physical Unclonable Function (PUF) 1,2 is based on small variations in a component’s or product’s properties caused by small variations during its manufacturing process. Like each human being has ...
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Pattern analysis in forensic identification

A study assesses the reliability of a forensic identification technique. Photographic pattern analysis, in which features on a perpetrator's face, hands, or clothing, obtained from crime scene ...