Interactive computerized witness interrogation recording tool

摘要

An interactive computerized witness interrogation recording tool (10) which provides a way to rapidly convert verbal descriptions of objects and events into graphical displays. The verbal descriptions are entered into the interrogation recording tool (10) by an operator utilizing a keyboard (16), graphical input device (18) and an icon based control panel (32) in a display device (30). Commands utilized by the operator are stored in a command library (44) or originate from a textual algorithm (54) which can generate a time sequence of objects and events based on the statements. The representation of the object and events are stored in a 3D geometry database (46) which is displayed by using a geometry display generator (52) under control of a command interpreter (42) and on the display device (30). Because the display is created in real time, the individual providing the statements is able to immediately confirm or deny the accuracy of the representation as it is being constructed in its various stages. Further, the textual algorithm (54) can be configured to confirm or deny the plausibility of the statements made.