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New Publication: Digitally Captured Signatures (Biometric Signatures) & Forensic Handwriting Examination. A short Introduction
New publication from our Institute’s Manager mr. Niko Kalantzis, in collaboration with Dr. A. Platt from Staffordshire University. The article entitled “Digitally Captured Signatures (Biometric Signatures) & Forensic Handwriting Examination. A short Introduction ” was published in the 10/2020 issue of the Journal “Penal Justice / Ποινική Δικαιοσύνη”. Abstract: Digitally Captured Signatures are being established as a means […]
New Webinar Available: Short introduction to Biometric Signatures
We are pleased to announce our new Webinar. The Webinar is a short introduction to what Biometric Signatures (or more correctly Digitally Captured Signatures) are & what they are not. DURATION:~15′ MATERIAL: WEBINAR COST: FREE LANGUAGE: GREEK CLICK TO OPEN IN NEW TAB CLICK TO OPEN IN NEW TAB
Presentation for the 78th ASQDE Conference – The question of comparability of Digitally Captured Signatures
Niko Kalantzis: Presentation for the ASQDE 78th Conference (August 2020) As presented for the 78th conference of the American Society of Questioned Document Examiners (ASQDE) The question of comparability of Digitally Captured Signatures Description: When it comes to signatures, the shift from pen & paper to digital media is attainable but not trivial. In the […]
New Publication: Features of Digitally Captured Signatures vs. Pen and Paper Signatures: Similar or Completely Different?
New publication from the STEFA G8 research team, in which our Institute’s director Niko Kalantzis is a member & contributor. In this publication 2 previous publications of another expert of our Institute, Dr. Michael Pertsinakis, are referenced. The article entitled “Features of Digitally Captured Signatures vs. Pen and Paper Signatures: Similar or Completely Different?” was […]
Publication: Assisted vs. Guided Handwriting: a current approach to an old problem
The publication “Assisted vs. Guided Handwriting: a current approach to an old problem” from Niko Kalantzis & Leonidas Gigogiannos is available on the 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 […]
Presentation for the 78th ASQDE Conference – The use of Digitally Captured Signature technology in everyday casework: Introducing Wacom’s PHU-111 Clipboard
Niko Kalantzis: Presentation for the ASQDE 78th Conference (August 2020) As presented for the 78th conference of the American Society of Questioned Document Examiners (ASQDE) The use of Digitally Captured Signature technology in everyday casework: collecting & using samples with the Wacom Clipboard Description: Forensic Handwriting Examination research in Digitally Captured Signature (DCS) usually focuses […]
Presentation for the 78th ASQDE Conference – The current situation of conclusion reporting in Germany & Greece, & the use of the “official” German Verbal Scale of conclusions.
Thomas Hecker – Niko Kalantzis: Presentation for the ASQDE 78th Conference (August 2020) Conference presentation from Thomas Hecker & Niko Kalantzis on the current status of conclusion systems for Handwriting Examination reports in Germany & Greece & brief introduction of the “Official” German Scale. Description: In Berlin in 2005 Forensic Handwriting Experts from the government sector […]
Nikolaos Kalantzis elected member of the Steering Committee of the European Network of Forensic Handwriting Experts (ENFHEX)
During the 1st joint meeting of the European Network of Forensic Handwriting Experts (ENFHEX) & the European Fingerprint Working Group (EFP-WG) that took place in Porto (Portugal) during 9-12 of September 2019, the manager of our laboratory was elected as part of the Steering Committee of European Network of Forensic Handwriting Experts (ENFHEX). The members of our laboratory wish him luck […]
1st Joint Meeting European Network of Forensic Handwriting Experts (ENFHEX) & European Fingerprint Working Group (EFP-WG)
The 1st Joint meeting of the European Network of Forensic Handwriting Experts (ENFHEX) & the European Fingerprint Working Group (EFP-WG) was successfully completed in Porto (Portugal) from 9 till 12 of September 2019. The conference was attended by more than 180 experts, coming from institutions from allover Europe, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Canada and other countries. During the […]
