Wacom Connected Ink 2020: From liquid to digital ink Lecture Now Available
17/12/2020
From liquid to digital ink
A handwritten signature is more than just a name – it’s your unique sign of commitment, intent, and integrity. As a method of authentication, handwritten signatures are accepted around the world and even have an established legal framework and forensic methodology to investigate and determine their authenticity.
Can this experience and expertise be transferred from pen and paper to a digital biometric format? And if so, what is the path towards achieving equality between the two?
Join eSignature expert Nikolaos “Niko” Kalantzis as he explores:
- The traditional handwritten signature as a means of authentication
- The methodology of authenticating a signature
- The definition of a digital biometric signature and the characteristics that are captured and encoded
- Introduction to Digitally Captured Signature (DSC) technology
- How traditional and digital biometric signatures can be compared
- Usage and incorporation of Digitally Captured Signature (DCS) technology within the field of forensic examination
- The current state of forgery of Digitally Captured Signatures (DCS): progress & challenges
Νέα Δημοσίευση: Ν. Καλαντζής/A. Platt, Ψηφιακά καταγεγραμμένες υπογραφές (Βιομετρικές υπογραφές) και Δικαστική Γραφολογία. Μια σύντομη εισαγωγή
2/12/2020
Νέα δημοσίευση από τον διευθυντή του Ινστιτούτου μας, σε συνεργασία με τον καθηγητή A. Platt του πανεπιστημίου του Staffordshire.
Το άρθρο με τίτλο “Ψηφιακά καταγεγραμμένες υπογραφές (Βιομετρικές υπογραφές) και Δικαστική Γραφολογία. Μια σύντομη εισαγωγή” δημοσιεύτηκε στο Τεύχος 10/2020 της Ποινικής Δικαιοσύνης.
Απόσπασμαt:
Οι Ψηφιακά Καταγεγραμμένες Υπογραφές έχουν αρχίσει να καθιερώνονται ως μέσο επικύρωσης συναλλαγών και προοδευτικά αντικαταστούν τις παραδοσιακές στις συναλλαγές στην ελληνική αλλά και τη διεθνή καθημερινότητα. Ωστόσο, η ευκολία αντικατάστασης των παραδοσιακών υπογραφών δεν συνεπάγεται απαραίτητα και την καταλληλόλητα των νέας μορφής υπογραφών ιδίως από πλευράς της Δικαστικής Γραφολογίας. Στο παρόν άρθρο εκτίθεται η πραγματική μορφή των Ψηφιακά Καταγεγραμμένων Υπογραφών και αναλύονται οι δυνατότητες διερεύνησης που παρέχουν στον Δικαστικό Γραφολόγο. Αγγλική περίληψη: Digitally Captured Signatures are being established as a means of authenticating transactions and are gradually replacing traditional ones in transactions both within Greece and internationally. Still, the ease of the transition does not necessarily guarantee the suitability of the new medium. In this article we present the actual form of Digitally Captured Signatures and we present the analysis capabilities they provide to the Handwriting Expert. I. Εισαγωγή Οι Ψηφιακά Καταγεγραμμένες Υπογραφές (ΨΗΚΥ κατά το αγγλικό Digitally Captured Signatures – DCS) ως μέσο…
Το άρθρο θα το βρείτε εδώ: http://www.nbonline.gr/journals/6/volumes/1243/issues/1784/lemmas/4918896
Νέο Webinar: Σύντομη εισαγωγή στις Βιομετρικές Υπογραφές
2/12/2020
Με χαρά σας παρουσιάζουμε το νέο Webinar του Ινστιτούτου μας.
Το Webinar αποτελεί μια σύντομη εισαγωγή στο τι είναι και τι δεν είναι οι Βιομετρικές Υπογραφές (ή ορθότερα Ψηφιακά Καταγεγραμμένες υπογραφές – ΨΗΚΥ).
ΔΙΑΡΚΕΙΑ:~15′
ΥΛΙΚΟ: WEBINAR
ΚΟΣΤΟΣ: ΔΩΡΕΑΝ
ΓΛΩΣΣΑ: ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ
Παρουσίαση στο 78ο Συνέδριο της ASQDE – The question of comparability of Digitally Captured Signatures
2/12/2020
Niko Kalantzis: Presentation for the ASQDE 78th Conference (August 2020)
Παρουσίαση από τον Νικόλαο Καλαντζή της χρήσης των Ψηφιακά Καταγραφόμενων Υπογραφών (ΨΗΚΥ – Βιομετρικές Υπογραφές) σε υποθέσεις Δικαστικής Γραφολογίας & παρουσίαση του Wacom Clipboard.
Περιγραφή: When it comes to signatures, the shift from pen & paper to digital media is attainable but not trivial. In the physical world, different writing instruments of the same class form the executed signature in the same manner, but this cannot be said for DCS when captured with different software & hardware solutions (or even using the same hardware but different software only). This study discusses two aspects of this problem. The first part of the study involves the comparison of 1.200 samples created with an XY-plotter (Axidraw v.3), which were collected from 6 identical digitizer pads (Wacom STU-530) and the same software suite (Namirial FirmaCertaForensic) with different combination of the 6 default styli provided with the pads and 4 inking pens (Wacom Bamboo Spark). The comparison of the collected data from the same repeatable stimulus discusses the repeatability and the accuracy of the recorded stimuli from the Wacom STU-530 digitizer. The second part involved the analysis of the extracted (unnormalized) CSV data from different Software and Hardware solutions and the construction of a normalizing procedure for those to be accurately analyzed under the same DCS software analysis suite. Through the analysis of the actual method of recording the biometric channels (X, Y, F and T), the construction of a translation spreadsheet allows the accurate rearrangement of the collected data so that they can be read and analyzed in the ISO 19794-7:2014 compliant csv format of Namirial’s FIrmaCertaForensic DCS signature analysis software.
ΔΙΑΡΚΕΙΑ:~30′
ΥΛΙΚΟ: ΠΑΡΟΥΣΙΑΣΗ ΣΥΝΕΔΡΙΟΥ
ΚΟΣΤΟΣ: ΔΩΡΕΑΝ
ΓΛΩΣΣΑ: ΑΓΓΛΙΚΑ
Νέα Δημοσίευση: Recommendations for capturing signatures digitally to optimize their suitability for forensic handwriting examination
19/11/2020
Νέα δημοσίευση από την ερευνητική ομάδα STEFA G8 στην οποία συμμετέχει ο διευθυντής του Ινστιτούτου, κ. Νικόλαος Καλαντζής.
Το άρθρο με τίτλο “Recommendations for capturing signatures digitally to optimize their suitability for forensic handwriting examination” δημοσιεύτηκε στο Journal of Forensic Sciences.
Abstract:
The use of digitally captured signatures in everyday course of business increases annually and, compared to pen and paper signatures, provides various advantages concerning the administration of documents. These signatures may also become subjects of a forensic handwriting examination and, therefore, in order to optimize their suitability for this purpose, they should satisfy several requirements. This paper presents recommendations drawn up by forensic handwriting examiners associated with ENFHEX (ENFSI) in a project aimed at defining best practices in forensic examination of digitally captured signatures. The paper is dedicated mainly to hardware and software developers, providers, and user institutions of digitally captured signature technologies to improve their practice to a level optimized for forensic handwriting examination. The most important requirements outlined in this paper concern digitally captured signature data, hardware, and software used to acquire these data, as well as optimized signing conditions. Following these requirements ensures the suitability of signature data for forensic handwriting examination and, consequently, increases the reliability of the associated electronic documents. In spite of rapidly evolving technology, they can serve as a solid basis for understanding and consideration of the optimal use of digitally captured signatures for signing electronic documents.
Το άρθρο θα το βρείτε εδώ: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1556-4029.14627
Νέα Δημοσίευση: Features of Digitally Captured Signatures vs. Pen and Paper Signatures: Similar or Completely Different?
16/11/2020
Νέα δημοσίευση από την ερευνητική ομάδα STEFA G8 στην οποία συμμετέχει ο διευθυντής του Ινστιτούτου, κ. Νικόλαος Καλαντζής.
Στη δημοσίευση μνημονεύονται & δύο δημοσιεύσεις του εξεταστή του Ινστιτούτου Dr. Μιχάλη Περτσινάκη.
Το άρθρο με τίτλο “Features of Digitally Captured Signatures vs. Pen and Paper Signatures: Similar or Completely Different?” δημοσιεύτηκε στο Journal Forensic Science International.
Abstract:
The question of whether digitally captured signatures and conventional signatures executed with a pen on paper differ in their characteristics is of practical relevance for forensic handwriting examiners. Due to gaps in the current literature, the present research is dedicated to this issue. Eighty persons signed in three conditions: a) with a stylus on a pad, b) with an inking pen on a sticky note attached to a signature pad allowing to obtain a digital and an analogue version on paper of one and the same writing simultaneously, and c) with a pen on paper. The first step was to investigate to what extent the character shape and number of pen lifts differ between the digital and analogue representation of one and the same signature. This revealed minor differences which are due to technical characteristics of the devices used. The observed distortions are of minor practical relevance according to ratings by eight participating forensic handwriting examiners. Subsequently, signature characteristics were compared between the three different writing conditions in a casework-oriented way. Statistical multi-level models indicate significant differences between the three signature types, but minor effect sizes in most of the examined characteristics. From the point of view of the participating handwriting examiners, these factors do not fundamentally restrict the comparability between digitally captured and conventional signatures in practice. However, caution should be exercised when generalising the results, as several factors, such as the usage of different signature pads as well as signatures made with the finger instead of a stylus, could result in more important differences compared to pen and paper signatures.
Το άρθρο θα το βρείτε εδώ: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2020.110587
Wacom Connected Ink 2020: From liquid to digital ink
10/11/2020
Register now https://lnkd.in/gkHe_qNNiko Kalantzis
From liquid to digital ink
A handwritten signature is more than just a name – it’s your unique sign of commitment, intent, and integrity. As a method of authentication, handwritten signatures are accepted around the world and even have an established legal framework and forensic methodology to investigate and determine their authenticity.
Can this experience and expertise be transferred from pen and paper to a digital biometric format? And if so, what is the path towards achieving equality between the two?
Join eSignature expert Nikolaos “Niko” Kalantzis as he explores:
- The traditional handwritten signature as a means of authentication
- The methodology of authenticating a signature
- The definition of a digital biometric signature and the characteristics that are captured and encoded
- Introduction to Digitally Captured Signature (DSC) technology
- How traditional and digital biometric signatures can be compared
- Usage and incorporation of Digitally Captured Signature (DCS) technology within the field of forensic examination
- The current state of forgery of Digitally Captured Signatures (DCS): progress & challenges
Δημοσίευση: Assisted vs. Guided Handwriting: a current approach to an old problem
14/09/2020
Το άρθρο “Assisted vs. Guided Handwriting: a current approach to an old problem” από τους Νικόλαο Καλαντζή & Δημήτριο Γιδόγιαννο είναι διαθέσιμο από τον ιστότοπο του επιστημονικού περιοδικού Nowa Kodyfikacja Prawa Karnego, Voll 44 (2017).
ABSTRACT:
A study carried through to determine which writer’s features are apparent in the end result of a guided signature. The examination included 14 participants in total, one of which was left handed. To fulfill its scope, 9 writing features of 20 supported and 20 guided signatures for each participant were examined and the results were related to previous research on the matter of guided signatures and handwriting. This study demonstrated that guided signatures yield a significant volume of writing features belonging to the guider, providing robust evidence on the subject of guided signatures. Several limitations were highlighted and proposals for future studies were also made.
Μπορείτε να βρείτε το τεύχος εδώ:
Nowa Kodyfikacja Prawa Karnego Vol 44 (2017)
Μπορείτε να κατεβάσετε το άρθρο εδώ:
https://wuwr.pl/nkp/article/view/8177/7810
Παρουσίαση στο 78ο Συνέδριο της ASQDE – The use of Digitally Captured Signature technology in everyday casework: Introducing Wacom’s PHU-111 Clipboard
8/9/2020
Niko Kalantzis: Presentation for the ASQDE 78th Conference (August 2020)
Παρουσίαση από τον Νικόλαο Καλαντζή της χρήσης των Ψηφιακά Καταγραφόμενων Υπογραφών (ΨΗΚΥ – Βιομετρικές Υπογραφές) σε υποθέσεις Δικαστικής Γραφολογίας & παρουσίαση του Wacom Clipboard.
Περιγραφή: Forensic Handwriting Examination research in Digitally Captured Signature (DCS) usually focuses either on the examination procedure of a disputed DCS or the comparison of signing behavior between glass and paper. Still there is another aspect of DCS technology that can enhance the FHE analysis in everyday casework that focuses on traditional pen and paper signatures (P&P). This presentation focuses on the benefits of using DCS technology to collect comparison samples for P&P cases, the process of sample collection (either for a disputed DCS or a disputed P&P case) as well as the benefits of using the Wacom Clipboard (PHU-111) for the DCS capturing, highlighting on managerial aspects of the process. Forensic Handwriting Examination research in Digitally Captured Signatures (DCS) usually focuses either on the examination procedure of a disputed DCS or the comparison and contrast of signing behavior between glass and paper. Still, there is another aspect of DCS technology that can enhance the FHE analysis in everyday casework, one that focuses on traditional pen and paper (P&P) signatures. This presentation focuses on the benefits of using DCS technology to collect comparison samples for P&P cases, the process of sample collection (either for a disputed DCS or a disputed P&P case), as well as the benefits of using the Wacom Clipboard (PHU-111) for capture. The clipboard allows simultaneous capturing of a signature formation in both A4 paper form and digitally, enhancing the managerial aspects of the process within casework with respect to document creation and handling.
ΔΙΑΡΚΕΙΑ:~15′
ΥΛΙΚΟ: ΠΑΡΟΥΣΙΑΣΗ ΣΥΝΕΔΡΙΟΥ
ΚΟΣΤΟΣ: ΔΩΡΕΑΝ
ΓΛΩΣΣΑ: ΑΓΓΛΙΚΑ
Παρουσίαση στο 78ο Συνέδριο της ASQDE – The current situation of conclusion reporting in Germany & Greece, & the use of the “official” German Verbal Scale of conclusions.
8/9/2020
Thomas Hecker – Niko Kalantzis Presentation for the ASQDE 78th Conference (August 2020)
Παρουσίαση από τους Thomas Hecker & Νικόλαο Καλαντζή της παρούσας κατάστασης αναφορικά με τη διατύπωση συμπερασμάτων στο χώρο της Δικαστικής Γραφολογίας σε Γερμανία και Ελλάδα & σύντομη παρουσίαση της επίσημης Γερμανικής κλίμακας.
Περιγραφή: In Berlin in 2005 Forensic Handwriting Experts from the government sector and part of the private sector agreed to use a common probability scale for verbal conclusions, based on the essay written by Norbert Köller, Kai Nissen, Michael Reiβ and Erwin Sadorf for the standardization of terminology used to express conclusions in expert opinions in handwriting, as appointed by the Forensic Science and Technology/Police Records Commission (of Germany), published in 2004. This verbal scale has been used since in Germany and abroad. In Greece the situation is very different as there is no unique method of reporting conclusions (either by law or by one of the two scientific societies of Greece). The main styles of conclusion reporting are either a. a personal scale of the examiner, b. the ASTM E1658 scale, c. the “ENFHEX” scale and finally d. the “official” German scale. After a short introduction of the systems used and the problems associated with their use, a brief walkthrough of the official German scale’s key points will take place.
