Innovative Partnership Promises To Transform On-Site Fingerprint Matching From ‘Analytics To Actionable Intelligence’ in Seconds.
Denver CO, and London, England – ROC, the American-made multimodal biometrics and Vision AI provider, today announced a groundbreaking partnership with Smytec, a global leader in advanced forensic imaging technologies. The two companies have integrated ROC’s next-gen latent fingerprint technology into Smytec’s BlindSite product. The project was facilitated by U.K. integrator and national security specialists Vigilate.
The BlindSite platform, powered by ROC latent fingerprint algorithms – the fastest in the world – transforms the future of law enforcement and crime scene investigation by enabling on-the-spot and ‘on device’ matching of latent fingerprints with unparalleled speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
BlindSite, already a gamechanger in forensic technology, utilises hyperspectral and multispectral imaging to capture contactless evidence non-destructively from distances of up to five meters. The integration of ROC latent fingerprint recognition now allows captured fingerprints to be instantly analysed at the scene, providing matching results in under a minute. This reduces the identification process from hours to seconds, delivering crucial breakthroughs in situations where response times are critical.
“Integrating ROC fingerprint capabilities with BlindSite addresses long-standing challenges in forensic science. From reducing evidential backlogs to saving lives in high-stakes situations, this partnership exemplifies how technology can empower the entire criminal justice system.”
– Dr. Alexander Smyth, CEO of Smytec
Revolutionising Crime Scene Investigation
The BlindSite system accelerates crime scene investigations by up to sixty times, while preserving evidence integrity through its non-contact, non-destructive application. Beyond empowering forensic investigators to rapidly respond to real-time intelligence at the scene, BlindSite streamlines the crime scene investigation process, reducing the resources required for traditional forensic analysis and leading to more efficient and cost-effective operations.
“BlindSite’s unique features deliver unmatched value to forensic teams. This integration not only transforms how evidence is captured and analysed but also redefines investigative workflows, delivering faster justice and enhanced public safety.”
– Dr. Alexander Smyth, CEO of Smytec
“Our partnership with Smytec is a testament to ROC’s commitment to providing cutting-edge biometric solutions that address the evolving needs of the public safety and defense sectors. By integrating our next-gen latent capabilities into BlindSite, we are enabling first responders to make faster, more informed decisions at the point of need, accelerating the path to CSI and other law enforcement activities.
-B. Scott Swann, CEO of ROC
The World’s Fastest Latent Fingerprint Matcher
ROC’s next-gen latent capability represents a major leap forward in biometric intelligence, allowing forensic units to match latent prints in seconds not hours.
#1 global algorithm in efficiency for latent fingerprint recognition.
At 15 seconds, ROC latent matching is almost 500x faster than the industry average of two hours.
Top 3 global algorithm in accuracy for latent fingerprint recognition.
Scoring on both distal prints and palm prints when aggregating rankings across all datasets and accuracy metrics.
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The partnership between ROC and Smytec also paves the way for future integration of face recognition and iris recognition technologies, expanding the capabilities of the BlindSite platform and addressing the growing demand for comprehensive biometric solutions in the defense and security sectors.
The Future of Law Enforcement
From crime scene investigations to cold cases, ROC latent fingerprint algorithms will enable real-time decision making for officers in the field by cutting down response times to seconds and extending capabilities to edge and mobile. Potential scenarios include instantly verifying identities at traffic stops or border checkpoints against forensic databases, missing persons lists, and most wanted lists, removing critical bottlenecks to sensitive intelligence.
About Smytec
Smytec specializes in advanced forensic imaging technologies that empower crime scene investigators with innovative, non-contact solutions. Their flagship product, BlindSite, combines state-of-the-art optics and imaging science to deliver unparalleled capabilities for evidence capture and analysis.
About ROC
Making the world smarter, safer, and stronger. ROC is the only American-made multimodal biometrics and computer vision provider, trusted by the U.S. military, law enforcement, and leading global FinTech brands. Their fully multimodal solutions deliver game-changing results with battle-tested reliability across NIST government testing, military applications, and 200M+ annual identity proofing transactions. ROC is employee-owned, ethics-driven, and proudly made in America. The company is headquartered in Denver, CO, with centers of excellence in Morgantown, WV, and Grand Rapids, MI.
Face recognition | Fingerprint recognition | Iris recognition | AI video analytics & threat detection | Vehicle & license plate recognition