Photogrammetry, what is that?

It’s been awhile since we’ve posted last. For that, I am going to share with you one of absolute investigations most valued technological innovations in our business – photogrammetry.

Absolute Investigations, Inc., is proud to be recognized as an innovative company, utilizing the upmost investigative technologies available in the industry. When snapshots and video footage are captured, our primary tool for analysis is photogrammetry.

Photogrammetry, what is that?

Photogrammetry is the science of analyzing dimension measurements from photographs, and converting the captured two-dimensional shots into three-dimensions. Photogrammetry has been around since the origin of photography; however, it wasn’t until the last few decades that the science really developed into an art and became a necessity for detectives.

Why is that a unique tactic to the investigational efforts?

Measurements can be captured and depicted in both film and digital cameras. Based on the field of view, focus, and the exposure of the photography, the snapshots that are captured can be used to reconstruct the image into a three-dimensional world.
Once photos are captured, triangulation comes into play – the mathematical process of formulating the intersecting and converging lines into 3D models, measurements, and point clouds. An investigator is able to analyze the various points of interests developed during the triangulation process to answer any outstanding questions and build supporting evidence for their case.

Absolute Investigations uses this technological method most during accident reconstruction; though, it can also assist in other areas such as criminal investigations, architecture, and topographic mapping, among many others. This technique is a specialty of Absolute Investigations, and we require our staff to undergo trainings to learn photogrammetry before heading out into the field.

One of our most recent cases entailed a hit and run. We were able to take enough images to determine the exact angle of impact between the two vehicles and recreate the accident as it occurred without depending on the bending truths from either parties.

Now, imagine going on a case without this technological convenience. The thought is unfathomable in our books!

 

Mass DLA Annual Meeting

Absolute Investigations will be attending the Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association Annual Meeting tomorrow, 30 May, at the InterContinental Hotel in Boston.

This is the biggest event of the year for insurance defense firms in the greater Boston area, and, as an investigation agency, we are thrilled to be going to this year’s meeting as a silver level sponsor!

Make sure to stop by our table to pick up a brochure, and learn how we can provide you with the absolute best investigative solution.  See you there!

To learn more about attending this event, check out the Mass DLA website – http://www.massdla.org.

An Absolute Greener Initiative

Absolute Investigations Inc., stands strong behind the green initiative for a stronger economy.  By actively participating in the use of alternative energy sources and promoting the same practices from our clients, we believe we can together make a difference.

How do we act upon greener business solutions?

Conservation of energy is a key goal we strive to meet.  We have converted our office light bulbs to the energy efficient series, and use technologies that are Energy Star qualified.  We also believe it is important to turn lights off and power down electronics when they are not being utilized.

Save a tree, and send electronically.

Absolute Investigations offers paperless billings to our customers, as well as paperless payroll to our employees.  The decision to transition to paperless resulted in significant cost savings all while reflecting positively on the environment.  By decreasing the amount of printed bills and service documents, we are able to have less of an impact on the energy and fuel consumption levels since there are less documents to produce and deliver to our clientele nationwide.

Let us help you Go Green!

Perhaps, one of our most favorite ways we gave back was when we encouraged the reusable way of life to our customers.  As thank you for the continued support, we sent our customers an Absolute Investigations Inc., branded, non-toxic, non-corrosive, and non-allergenic tote bag.  With these bags, our customers could show their support in the eco-movement with BYOB (bring your own bags) when going on their weekly grocery trips.

The demand for environmentally-friendly products and services continues to grow.  We are striving to adapt to these practices as they are presented to us, and welcome greener business solutions to become part of our norm.  By acclimating to these ways we can only see beneficial results in terms of reducing our carbon footprint, lessening business costs, and having a positive influence on others to want to contribute in the green movement and make a difference in the world.  It’s our responsibility to take this step in helping for a better tomorrow.

Web Presence

Being in the Private Investigation industry in the present day means more than a business card and my great canine companion to keep business flow. I needed to strengthen and preserve my web presence to stay competitive.

Questions that I scribbled down as I thought about my business’s future included, “How will I go about building a web presence?”, “What outlets should I take advantage of?”, and “What would work best for me and my business?” I knew that I had to jump on the futuristic train, but which direction would I travel first?

I poured myself another cup of coffee, sat down in front of my computer, and I did what I do best – started investigating my options. As I read through different forums and saw what else was out there, I realized that the answer was right in front of me. I had to revamp the company website.

1. I inscribed five steps into my moleskin that I had to keep top of mind if I was going to do this right.
2. Revamp the look and feel of the company website with brand new colors, images, and revitalized text
3. Modernize the Absolute Investigations Inc., logo design
4. Place an easily accessible call to action on every page of the website
5. Optimize the website for search engine optimization (SEO)
6. Find someone to help me do all of this

The Absolute Investigations Inc., online presence is coming along really well. The business has a new, professional website with rich colors and imagery – a complete 180 from the original. The overall messages are strong and hold promise, and my contact information is available on every page.

It’s been a few months now, and I have noticed an immense growth in business. I have taken a giant leap in the right direction, but I am not going to stop here. There are still many more outlets to divide and conquer that lie ahead. Our new blog being one of them. Please share any feedback to help us along the way. I am always open to suggestions.

Ringing In The New Year In Style

With every New Year comes the desire to set goals and resolutions for self-improvement.  Resolutions can be made for individual lifestyle enhancement, as well as by companies in the corporate world.  For businesses, the New Year is a time where they can evaluate their past performance and aim to flourish in their industries in which they are in constant competition with their fellow contenders.

Absolute Investigations, Inc. has been rising since start-up in 1988.  Each year, we set company goals to strive for in the upcoming months.  Some of our past ambitions include:

1. Maintaining a strong investigative team
2. Building a wide client base
3. Developing new services with the available innovative technologies
4. Strengthen industry presence

This year, we are making a change visual to all by modernizing our company brand.  Out with the old and in with the new, logo that is.  The original concept, one that encompasses a magnify glass amplifying the “A” of Absolute Investigations, Inc., has developed to be for what the company is recognized as today, a premier investigation agency.  After many years, and a new and improved website, we have revamped our brand recognition with an innovative design.

Out with the old Absolute Investigations logo, and in with the new

Our new logo continues to carry over the idea of the magnify glass, but uses the technique of opposing crescents to define the outer ring.  Different shades of blues are blended within the circular motion and embrace the company title.  Absolute Investigations is very pleased with the new design, and hope that our audience will also revel in the fresh look and feel.  Share with us your insights about our new, eye-catching company emblem.