Introduction
Welcome to Proofig AI. In this tutorial, we’ll explore Advanced EditTrace and Cloning Detection—a powerful tool designed to detect subtle content-aware edits and cloning, helping researchers maintain the integrity of their work.
How It Works
Proofig AI uses AI-driven similarity lines to flag areas of interest within an image. These lines highlight regions with matching patterns, textures, or features:
Clusters of Two or More Lines: These clusters suggest stronger evidence of manipulation and are the primary focus for investigation.
Single-Line Flags: These flags may indicate smaller or subtler manipulations. While false positives can occur in regions with high natural similarity, the system’s high sensitivity ensures that even minor changes are flagged for review.
Investigating Dense Clusters
In this microscopy example, Proofig AI detected three cloning instances. Each instance is flagged by dense clusters of similarity lines, indicating areas with high matching patterns.
To refine your analysis, you can toggle similarity lines on or off by pressing 'Hide Lines' or 'Show Lines'.
This allows you to view the image with or without overlays, helping you focus on specific flagged regions.
For further confirmation, apply color maps like Jet or HSV. These tools enhance textures and patterns, making it easier to validate whether flagged regions are indeed identical.
Analyzing Sparse Similarity Lines
In this second example, Proofig AI flagged three cloning instances with varying levels of similarity:
Two Clusters of Three Lines Each: These represent clear and deliberate manipulations.
One Single-Line Flag: This represents a smaller manipulation. Even with fewer lines, single-line flags can still reveal genuine edits, especially when the manipulation is subtle.
Using color maps can confirm these flagged areas by revealing matching textures and patterns, ensuring no potential issue is overlooked.
Conclusion
Advanced EditTrace and Cloning Detection equips researchers with powerful tools to uncover even the most seamless content-aware edits and cloning manipulations. By combining similarity lines with forensic tools like color maps, you can confidently validate the integrity of your scientific images.
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