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Latent Fingerprint Experts

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Latent fingerprint recognition

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Cognitive processing is the term given to mental effort directed toward a particular problem. Cognitive science is an umbrella term given to all disciplines that focus on intelligent systems; research psychologists traditionally focus on human performance. The field of cognitive science includes mathematicians, computer scientists, research psychologists, biologists, and philosophers. Cognitive processing is closely linked to perceptual processing and decision making, both of which are involved in latent print examinations. As part of the science, researchers typically collect data from experts and novices to document how and when expertise develops.

Latent fingerprint examiners are practitioners who are trained to individualize or exclude latent prints and prints from known sources (e.g., 10-print cards). These practitioners often work with automated databases such as IAFIS, which provide candidate prints from known sources.

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  1. Psychological and Brain Sciences; Program in Cognitive Science, Indiana University, Bloomington Indiana, IN, USA

    Thomas A. Busey & Bethany L. Schneider

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  1. Center for Biometrics and Security Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China

    Stan Z. Li (Professor) (Professor)

  2. Departments of Computer Science & Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA

    Anil Jain (Professor) (Professor)

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Busey, T.A., Schneider, B.L. (2009). Latent Fingerprint Experts. In: Li, S.Z., Jain, A. (eds) Encyclopedia of Biometrics. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-73003-5_278

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