GMDSOFT, a leading digital forensics company, announced it has been granted a U.S. patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its next-generation video-based forensic technology. The registered patent, titled “DIGITAL FORENSIC APPARATUS FOR SEARCHING RECOVERY TARGET AREA FOR LARGE-CAPACITY VIDEO EVIDENCE USING TIME MAP AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME” (Patent No : US 12387492 B2), represents a significant milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy.

With the recent increase in crime and accidents, investigators are overwhelmed by the sheer volume of digital evidence from devices like CCTVs and dashcams. Traditional methods of manually reviewing millions of frames are not only time-consuming and inefficient but also often fail to consider the critical temporal factor of an incident, leading to significant delays in case resolution.

To address these challenges, GMDSOFT’s patented technology offers a groundbreaking solution. Using Optical Character Recognition (OCR), it creates a Time Map of video footage. This allows the user to input a specific time, and the technology automatically searches for and recovers the exact corresponding frames. This innovation eliminates the need for investigators to manually sift through hours of footage, providing quick and accurate results.

This proprietary solution developed by GMDSOFT enables rapid analysis of large-capacity video data and precise identification of recovery targets. The system visually displays scenes from specific timestamps using a ‘time map,’ streamlining the investigation process by eliminating manual review of lengthy footage. This breakthrough technology is integrated into GMDSOFT’s AI-based video forensic solution, MD-VIDEO AI, and is currently being utilized in various investigative scenarios worldwide.

Securing this U.S. patent validates GMDSOFT’s technological leadership in the world’s largest market. In South Korea, GMDSOFT already holds more than 14 patents for core technologies, including embedded video data processing and digital forensic data collection devices and methods. With this new patent, GMDSOFT is launching its full-scale entry into the North American market. The MD-VIDEO AI solution, which incorporates this patented technology, is already seeing increased adoption in the U.S. and is expanding its use among local investigative agencies, military, and public institutions. Furthermore, GMDSOFT is accelerating its market penetration through a partnership with the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS), where it provides regular training programs for local professionals.

CEO Kim Hyun-soo stated, “Following our success with over $5 million in sales of MD-Video across 20 countries, this U.S. patent is a testament to GMDSOFT’s unique video recovery technology and further strengthens our market position. Based on this patented innovation, we will continue to enhance the performance of our entire MD-Series product lineup, including MD-VIDEO AI, and solidify our position as a technology-driven leader in the global forensics market.”

GMDSOFT plans to continue developing next-generation AI-based forensic technologies and expanding strategic partnerships in key markets like the U.S. and Europe to enhance its international presence.

First Private Company in Korea to Receive Comprehensive Digital Forensics Testing Institution Recognition  

GMDSOFT, a leading digital forensics specialist, announced its groundbreaking achievement as the first private company in Korea to receive Korea Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (KOLAS) accreditation across all three fundamental digital forensics disciplines: Disk Forensics, Mobile Forensics, and Physical Recovery Forensics. 

This milestone represents a significant advancement in Korea’s digital forensics landscape, particularly in Physical Recovery Forensics—a highly specialized field involving data recovery from severely damaged devices where conventional restoration methods prove ineffective. GMDSOFT’s recognition in this domain marks the first time a Korean private sector entity has achieved KOLAS accreditation in this critical area. 

Rigorous International Standards Compliance 

The accreditation process requires GMDSOFT to demonstrate compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 international standards through comprehensive KOLAS evaluation. ISO/IEC 17025 serves as the definitive benchmark for establishing credibility and reliability in forensic products and services, ensuring that testing results meet the highest international standards for accuracy and dependability. 

Proprietary Technology Excellence 

Central to achieving this accreditation were GMDSOFT’s proprietary forensic solutions MD-NEXT and MD-RED, representing advanced mobile data acquisition and comprehensive analysis platforms respectively. These cutting-edge technologies demonstrated the company’s technical innovation and analytical capabilities, establishing new benchmarks for digital evidence processing and analysis within Korea’s forensic community. 

Strategic Market Expansion and Global Leadership 

This KOLAS accreditation serves as a strategic foundation for GMDSOFT’s comprehensive market expansion strategy. Domestically, the recognition grants the company authorization to directly issue forensic test certificates, enabling enhanced collaboration with both public institutions—including law enforcement agencies, audit organizations, and courts—as well as private legal entities such as law firms. This capability extends to diverse litigation applications, encompassing corporate internal investigations, data deletion verification, and file tampering analysis. 

Internationally, this accreditation positions GMDSOFT to earn trust and credibility in global markets, particularly facilitating full-scale entry into North American and European markets where ISO/IEC 17025 certification is mandatory for forensic service providers. By providing test results that comply with international standards across varied legal proceedings, GMDSOFT is positioned to significantly enhance both the acceptance rate and credibility of digital evidence in digital forensics services and solutions. The accreditation thus enables the company to deliver authoritative forensic documentation that meets the rigorous evidentiary standards required in contemporary legal environments, both domestically and internationally. 

Innovation and Future Development 

Building upon this accreditation milestone, GMDSOFT is accelerating development of AI-based next-generation forensic technologies. This strategic focus positions the company to emerge as a global leader in digital forensics, combining established expertise with cutting-edge artificial intelligence capabilities to address evolving challenges in digital evidence analysis. 

🇵🇹 PORTUGUÊS

A GMDSOFT tornou-se a primeira empresa privada da Coreia a alcançar o status de Laboratório de Ensaios Credenciado KOLAS em todas as três áreas fundamentais da perícia digital: 

Perícia de Disco • Perícia Mobile • Perícia de Recuperação Física – Tecnologia avançada para recuperação de dados de dispositivos severamente danificados onde métodos convencionais falham. 

O que isso significa: Através da avaliação pelos padrões internacionais ISO/IEC 17025, obtivemos reconhecimento oficial como Laboratório de Ensaios de Perícia Digital Credenciado KOLAS. Este padrão abrangente avalia sistemas de gestão da qualidade, competência técnica, ambientes analíticos e instalações do centro pericial—critério fundamental para garantir a confiabilidade dos serviços periciais. 

Nossas soluções proprietárias MD-NEXT e MD-RED foram instrumentais para alcançar este marco, demonstrando nossa excelência técnica e capacidades de inovação. 

Este reconhecimento como Laboratório de Ensaios Credenciado KOLAS nos posiciona para ingressar plenamente nos mercados norte-americano e europeu onde a certificação ISO/IEC 17025 é obrigatória. Estamos acelerando o desenvolvimento de tecnologia pericial de próxima geração baseada em IA para emergir como líder global em perícia digital, melhorando significativamente a aceitabilidade e credibilidade das evidências digitais nos serviços e soluções de perícia digital mundialmente. 

🇯🇵 日本語

GMDSOFTは、韓国の民間企業として初めて、デジタル・フォレンジックの主要3分野すべてにおいてKOLAS認定試験機関の地位を獲得いたしました： 

ディスク・フォレンジック • モバイル・フォレンジック • 物理復旧フォレンジック – 従来手法では対応困難な重度損傷機器からのデータ復旧を可能とする先進技術 

認定の意義： ISO/IEC 17025国際標準に基づく評価を通じて、KOLAS認定デジタル・フォレンジック試験機関として正式認定を取得。この包括的基準では、品質管理システム、技術的適格性、分析環境、フォレンジック・センター設備など、フォレンジック・サービスの信頼性確保に不可欠な要件が厳格に審査されます。 

弊社独自開発のソリューション「MD-NEXT」および「MD-RED」が本認定取得の原動力となり、当社の技術的卓越性と革新力を実証いたしました。 

このKOLAS認定試験機関としての認定により、ISO/IEC 17025認証が必須要件となる北米・欧州市場への本格参入が可能となります。AI基盤の次世代フォレンジック技術開発を加速し、デジタル・フォレンジック分野のグローバル・リーダーとしての地位確立を目指すとともに、世界各国におけるデジタル・フォレンジック・サービスおよびソリューションのデジタル証拠採用性と信頼性の大幅向上に貢献してまいります。