news release: Dr John Bond's Invention Branded CERA Launched
Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 2:08 am
Dr John Bond's Invention Branded CERA Launched
Published: 21st February 2011 19:16
A PIONEERING new forensic device was launched by Consolite Forensics at the Northamptonshire Police headquarters last week.
Consolite Forensics is a division of Consolite Technology, established to exploit new technologies in the world of forensic science.
The company has been developing a new technique devised by Northamptonshire Police Scientific Support Manager Dr John Bond, who invented a machine that extracts latent fingerprints from discharged cartridge cases.
Consolite Forensics has branded the device the ‘Cera’ (Cartridge Electrostatic Recovery and Analysis), and has conceived a self contained laboratory machine that reveals fingerprints with minimal operator intervention.
The device was unveiled, revealing a compact unit which includes a fully integrated camera and lighting system to generate a complete 360 degree image of a finger print from a cartridge surface, in the format needed for input to the automated fingerprint identification system.
Academics and forensic experts from across the UK and as far away as Norway were in attendance.
Chief Constable Adrian Lee opened proceedings, and spoke of the device’s introduction as being of National and International importance.
CC Adrian Lee said:
“To put this into context, the development of this device will serve to improve the trust and confidence of the people we serve.
“A key part of improving trust and confidence is crime reduction, and anything which helps detects offenders is obviously a key part of this.
“The link between developments in forensic science aiding detection of offenders, and trust and confidence, is clear”.
He went on to speak about the need for investment in new techniques such as Cera, and the huge potential there is in developing the technique to go beyond spent cartridges.
The device will undergo further testing and will then be sold to police forces across the world.
Dr John Bond’s pioneering technique was named as won of Time Magazine’s top 50 inventions of the year in 2008 and has recently won recognition from BBC Focus magazine.
Dr John Bond said that since the technique was devised, police from all over the world have been sending cartridges from unsolved murders for analysis.
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Consolite Forensics is proud to introduce the revolutionary
Consolite CERA
Extracts latent fingerprints from discharged cartridge cases
Generates images not visible in any other way
CERA (Cartridge Electrostatic Recovery and Analysis) uses the remarkable new technique
invented by Dr. John Bond of the UK Northamptonshire Police.
A special powder is applied to the surface of a
discharged cartridge case with a high
electrostatic potential. Corrosion of the brass
surface caused by fingerprint deposits is
revealed by attraction of the powder. This can
work even though the original deposits may
long ago have burned off during firing, and the
corrosion may not be visible to the naked eye.
Key Features
• Fingerprints extracted from discharged cartridge cases
− even where deposits are burned off and no visible mark exists
• Uses technology invented by Dr. Bond of Northamptonshire Police
− proven in use, patent applied for
• Automated operation
− minimal training required
• Full range of cartridge sizes accepted
− no need for reconfiguration
• Fully integrated camera and lighting system
− seamless image capture
• Sophisticated image processing
− flat image generated from cartridge surface ready for AFIS input
Consolite Forensics has worked in close
collaboration with Dr. Bond and his team to
develop the technique into a repeatable
process. The emphasis is on ease of use, so
results are obtained quickly and reliably with
minimal operator training.
CERA is a bench‐top unit for the uniform distribution of
powder and the extraction of a useable image.
The system automatically measures the size and shape
of the casing and guides the powder delivery process.
The operator can control the amount of powder
delivered to optimise print quality, and can pause or
abort at any time.
Following powder distribution an integrated
high resolution camera and lighting system
comes into play. Sophisticated image capture
and processing software (CFIS) generates a
flat image from the entire circumference of
the cartridge, suitable for output to AFIS.
Outline Specifications
Approximate Dimensions: 460mm x 460mm x 460mm (18" x 18" x 18")
Approximate Weight: 25 kg (55 lb)
Power Requirement: 90 ‐ 264 AC ,48 ‐ 62Hz
Capacity: From 0.22" Rimfire to Shotgun, with capacity for 100mm long cases
The product is protected by International Patent Application No. PCT/GB2008/001261 and corresponding
applications worldwide, as well as International Patent Application No. PCT/GB2009/002540.
Contact Details
Consolite Forensics
St.Martin’s Business Park
Bells Lane, Zeals, Wiltshire
BA12 6LY, United Kingdom
+44 (0)1747 840900
+44 (0)1747 841500
sales@consoliteforensics.com
http://www.consoliteforensics.com/index.html
Published: 21st February 2011 19:16
A PIONEERING new forensic device was launched by Consolite Forensics at the Northamptonshire Police headquarters last week.
Consolite Forensics is a division of Consolite Technology, established to exploit new technologies in the world of forensic science.
The company has been developing a new technique devised by Northamptonshire Police Scientific Support Manager Dr John Bond, who invented a machine that extracts latent fingerprints from discharged cartridge cases.
Consolite Forensics has branded the device the ‘Cera’ (Cartridge Electrostatic Recovery and Analysis), and has conceived a self contained laboratory machine that reveals fingerprints with minimal operator intervention.
The device was unveiled, revealing a compact unit which includes a fully integrated camera and lighting system to generate a complete 360 degree image of a finger print from a cartridge surface, in the format needed for input to the automated fingerprint identification system.
Academics and forensic experts from across the UK and as far away as Norway were in attendance.
Chief Constable Adrian Lee opened proceedings, and spoke of the device’s introduction as being of National and International importance.
CC Adrian Lee said:
“To put this into context, the development of this device will serve to improve the trust and confidence of the people we serve.
“A key part of improving trust and confidence is crime reduction, and anything which helps detects offenders is obviously a key part of this.
“The link between developments in forensic science aiding detection of offenders, and trust and confidence, is clear”.
He went on to speak about the need for investment in new techniques such as Cera, and the huge potential there is in developing the technique to go beyond spent cartridges.
The device will undergo further testing and will then be sold to police forces across the world.
Dr John Bond’s pioneering technique was named as won of Time Magazine’s top 50 inventions of the year in 2008 and has recently won recognition from BBC Focus magazine.
Dr John Bond said that since the technique was devised, police from all over the world have been sending cartridges from unsolved murders for analysis.
http://www.aboutmyarea.co.uk/Northampto ... A-Launched
Consolite Forensics is proud to introduce the revolutionary
Consolite CERA
Extracts latent fingerprints from discharged cartridge cases
Generates images not visible in any other way
CERA (Cartridge Electrostatic Recovery and Analysis) uses the remarkable new technique
invented by Dr. John Bond of the UK Northamptonshire Police.
A special powder is applied to the surface of a
discharged cartridge case with a high
electrostatic potential. Corrosion of the brass
surface caused by fingerprint deposits is
revealed by attraction of the powder. This can
work even though the original deposits may
long ago have burned off during firing, and the
corrosion may not be visible to the naked eye.
Key Features
• Fingerprints extracted from discharged cartridge cases
− even where deposits are burned off and no visible mark exists
• Uses technology invented by Dr. Bond of Northamptonshire Police
− proven in use, patent applied for
• Automated operation
− minimal training required
• Full range of cartridge sizes accepted
− no need for reconfiguration
• Fully integrated camera and lighting system
− seamless image capture
• Sophisticated image processing
− flat image generated from cartridge surface ready for AFIS input
Consolite Forensics has worked in close
collaboration with Dr. Bond and his team to
develop the technique into a repeatable
process. The emphasis is on ease of use, so
results are obtained quickly and reliably with
minimal operator training.
CERA is a bench‐top unit for the uniform distribution of
powder and the extraction of a useable image.
The system automatically measures the size and shape
of the casing and guides the powder delivery process.
The operator can control the amount of powder
delivered to optimise print quality, and can pause or
abort at any time.
Following powder distribution an integrated
high resolution camera and lighting system
comes into play. Sophisticated image capture
and processing software (CFIS) generates a
flat image from the entire circumference of
the cartridge, suitable for output to AFIS.
Outline Specifications
Approximate Dimensions: 460mm x 460mm x 460mm (18" x 18" x 18")
Approximate Weight: 25 kg (55 lb)
Power Requirement: 90 ‐ 264 AC ,48 ‐ 62Hz
Capacity: From 0.22" Rimfire to Shotgun, with capacity for 100mm long cases
The product is protected by International Patent Application No. PCT/GB2008/001261 and corresponding
applications worldwide, as well as International Patent Application No. PCT/GB2009/002540.
Contact Details
Consolite Forensics
St.Martin’s Business Park
Bells Lane, Zeals, Wiltshire
BA12 6LY, United Kingdom
+44 (0)1747 840900
+44 (0)1747 841500
sales@consoliteforensics.com
http://www.consoliteforensics.com/index.html