ABSTRACT
Just as many forensic document examiners (FDEs) experienced a decline in the number of typewriter cases being submitted as the “computer age” was emerging in the late 1980s, technological advancements taking place today are certain to change the landscape of the field once again. Although there are several additional steps when conducting an analysis of an electronically-captured handwritten signature as compared to a traditional wet-ink signature, the methodology and principles established in the field over a century ago still apply. As with many technological expansions, the overall effectiveness of a product or system is often decided by its efficiency and use by the general public. Someone trying to imitate another’s genuine signature often uses the static trace of a signature as a model. When conducting dynamic signature analysis, knowing the exact make and model of the specific capture device can be invaluable for several reasons.
