BalScan Overview
The BalScan system by Laboratory Imaging offers a comprehensive solution for ballistic experts. It features high-quality hardware and modern software, which is regularly updated with new advanced functions.
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Semi-automated scanning process.
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Modern, fast, and intuitive software.
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3D images with a resolution of 8340 PPI.
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Automatic database search and correlation.
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Robust mechanical construction.
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2.8 MP Monochromatic state-of-the-art CMOS camera.
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A large number of accessories: universal cartridge case (CC) holder; quadruple CC holder for quick routine scanning; a set of different-sized bullet holders for calibers ranging from small-bore rifle ammunition to 12-gauge shotgun shells.
Lucia BalScan software enables easy and comfortable work thanks to several 2D/3D/texture-free comparison modes:
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Split line (including curves or polylines),
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Canvas/Tiled (up to 16 images at once),
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Transparency,
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Region and more.
For already scanned images, users can adjust the angle, intensity, and position of the lighting. This illumination can also be synchronized between images, similarly to working with a comparison microscope.
Characteristic ballistic areas, such as land impression marks on bullets and breech face marks, firing pin marks, and ejector marks on cartridge cases (CC), can be defined on digitized evidence. These marks can be identified using the Autodetection function, where the software will mark them for you, or they can be marked manually by an expert.
LUCIA BalScan software has its own implemented module for database search which is based on 3D data correlation of characteristic areas of the digitized evidence. The software uses advanced algorithms and 3D data analysis to achieve maximum reliability. This search module will offer the user a hit list of candidates for the match based on the correlation score.
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Fully customizable structure.
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Based on Oracle Database.
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Includes management of users, calibers, criminal cases or registered firearms and provides detailed filtering and search capabilities.
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BalScan system provides administrator tools to monitor system performance and information about database history to see audit information.
The BalScan system can be designed as a solution for small laboratories or as a national system with a central database connected to several regional databases from different parts of the country, with the capability to synchronize schemas through automatic data transfer.
Easy Teamwork
The database enables experts to consult, collaborate, and review examination results with colleagues from other laboratories. Comparison snapshots allow for the quick reopening of all images participating in the comparison, preserving their exact positions and views as they were at the moment of saving.
Compatibility with other software is guaranteed by the ability to export and import X3P format images.
Customer Support Services
Our forensic specialists offer a range of support options to meet your needs, including:
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Onsite installation.
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Technical support.
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Phone / e-mail support.
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Remote connection.
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Illustration videos, manuals, and Short Guides.
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Comprehensive training in our own Training Facility.
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10+ national database solutions.
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20+ regional/federal/canton/country database solutions.