A Noninvasive and Speculative Method of Visualizing Latent Fingerprint Deposits on Thermal Paper

Latent fingerprint deposits on thermal paper have been visualized noninvasively at visible wavelengths when illuminated with a UV‐A light source (peak 365 nm). A higher intensity UV source (250 W/m² at 0.38 m) gave superior fingerprint visibility when compared with a 60 W/m² (at 0.4 m) source. Removing the visible (blue) component of the light source emission did not adversely affect the visibility of the fingerprint. Sample fingerprints from 100 donors, when examined 24 h after deposition, produced identifiable fingerprints from nearly 34% of fingerprint deposits. A mechanism for the observed visibility is proposed based on low emission of visible wavelengths from areas of thermal paper coincident with the fingerprint deposit, when illuminated with UV. This is likely due to a weak color change in the thermal paper dye arising from protonated amino acid components of the sweat. This effect was not observed on nonthermal paper.     

Response Assessment of Thermal Papers from Four Continents to Fingerprint Development by Heat

Latent fingerprint deposits on thermal paper sourced from the U.S., China, the U.K., and Australia have been visualized by heating. U.S. and Chinese sourced paper produced two distinct types of fingerprint development. In one type (type 1), the paper dye colors where the deposit is present (as previously reported) and in the other type (type 2) the ‘inverse’ of this gives paper coloring only in areas not coincident with the deposit. Both development types gave identifiable fingerprints, the majority fading within 24 h of heating. Fingerprint development from U.K. and Australian sourced paper was exclusively type 1 and resistant to fading. Temperatures for fingerprint visualization were higher for U.S. paper (64–71°C) and Chinese paper (75–95°C) than for U.K. and Australian sourced paper (43–50°C). Particularly for Chinese sourced paper, these temperatures were within a few degrees of the normal paper color temperature. A mechanism for type 2 fingerprint development is proposed.     

Investigating the Potential of Fluorescent Fingerprint Powders as a Marker for Blow Fly Larvae (Diptera: Calliphoridae)

Four fluorescent fingerprint powders (RedWop^?, GreenWop^?, Basic Yellow^?, and Yellow Powder^?) were evaluated as a marker for blow fly larvae. Administration methods included ingestion (high vs. low concentration) or topical. Ingestion of high concentrations of Basic Yellow^? and RedWop^? caused higher larval mortality. Basic Yellow^? delayed development and adult emergence while RedWop^? and Yellow Powder^? had a significant effect on particular stages of development, however, emergence time was not altered. Optimal administration is through ingestion at low concentration levels (<10%) or topically, with GreenWop^? demonstrating minimal adverse effects. Optimum wavelength for discrimination between powders was 450 nm. This research can aid in investigative training to increase visibility of larval and pupal blow flies. It can also be used in entomological studies to differentiate between larval blow flies (or other dipteran) species or individuals to further understand complex interactions and behavior during larval development.     

502指印的光学加强方法研究

目的通过对502胶指印的光学加强研究,找出最佳502胶指印拍摄提取照明方法。方法对三种客体上的指印各100枚分别用502胶熏显,并用四种不同照明方法进行比较。结果不同客体上的502胶指印,需根据不同情况选择不同照明方法拍摄提取。结论本研究结果对实际应用有较大参考价值。     

利用纳米粉体显现光滑客体汗潜指纹

纳米粉体材料色彩丰富,且对各种客体都有一定的吸附能力。这里介绍了应用吹显技术对14种纳米粉体材料在玻璃、瓷器、油漆等不同光滑客体表面遗留汗潜指纹的显现方法,实验证明显现效果较好。     

一种指纹快速比对的新方法

目的　提出一种大容量指纹数据的快速比对新方法。方法　采用多处理机并行比对技术 ,通过专用软件调动多处理机并行工作。结果　使指纹比对实现了快速化、准确化和性价比最优化。结论　解决了专用硬件产品价格昂贵且兼容性差、升级困难而仅靠优化比对软件算法提高速度终有极限的难题     

用α-珠旦白-3’HVR探针研究DNA指纹

用α-珠蛋白-3’HVR探针,经Southern印迹法,对100名不相关个体及4个家系的32名相关个体的DNA指纹进行了检测,所产生的DNA图谱具有高度的个体特异性,在被测的所有个体中无一相同。经统计学计算表明,任意两个个体DNA指纹图重合率为10~(-11)。家系分析毒明,DNA片段严格按照孟德尔方式遗传。该探针的应用,将在法医学亲子鉴定和个人同一认定中发挥重要的作用。     

Detection of visible and latent fingerprints using micro-X-ray fluorescence elemental imaging

Using micro-X-ray fluorescence (MXRF), a novel means of detecting fingerprints was examined in which the prints were imaged based on their elemental composition. MXRF is a nondestructive technique. Although this method requires a priori knowledge about the approximate location of a print, it offers a new and complementary means for detecting fingerprints that are also left pristine for further analysis (including potential DNA extraction) or archiving purposes. Sebaceous fingerprints and those made after perspiring were detected based on elements such as potassium and chlorine present in the print residue. Unique prints were also detected including those containing lotion, saliva, banana, or sunscreen. This proof-of-concept study demonstrates the potential for visualizing fingerprints by MXRF on surfaces that can be problematic using current methods.     

使用油红O显现潮湿纸张上的油脂手印

通过使用物理显影液(PD)和油红O(ORO)试剂在潮湿纸张上做了指纹显现效果的比对,发现ORO在热敏纸和白纸上比PD表现出更好的效果,但是牛皮纸上效果不明显。ORO很少破坏物证,可作为潮湿纸张上指纹显现的良好方法。     

新型亲油性纳米二氧化硅粉末在手印显现中的应用

目的 比较新型亲油性纳米二氧化硅粉末显现手印的效果.方法 应用亲油性纳米二氧化硅粉末与现场勘查箱内金粉、银粉和黑色磁性粉显现非渗透性客体表面油汗混合手印,并在自然光下观察比较显现效果.结果 亲油性纳米二氧化硅粉末显现出的手印图像纹线清晰连贯,背景反差好.结论 亲油性纳米二氧化硅粉末显现手印具有一定的优势.