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STATE OF CALIFORNIA PETE WILSON, GOVERNOR <br />DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS <br />DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH <br />REGION IV <br />3550 WEST SIXTH STREET, SUITE 413 <br />LOS ANGELES, CA 90020 <br />TELE. (213) 736-4911 FAX# (213) 736-2123 <br />June 8, 1998 <br />Mr. Chris Parsons <br />`? Linear Systems <br />9253 Hermosa Ave, Suite A <br />Rancho Cucamonga CA 91730 <br />Dear Mr. Parsons <br />Based on an in-house study of various digital cameras and systems, the <br />Division of Occupational Safety and Health determined that the digital <br />imaging system recommended to the various DOSH district offices would be <br />one comprised of Kodak's DC120 Digital Camera, Quicksolve database <br />software, and Linear's DIMS digital imaging management software. <br />Of paramount importance to this decision, was the fact that the Kodak DC120 <br />Digital camera has a proprietary film format (.kdc format). In the realm of <br />administrative law enforcement, such a format lends itself to scrutiny in <br />terms of appeals. More so, with the statement from Kodak Law <br />Enforcement Programs that, if challenged, Kodak would determine the <br />veracity of the image by comparing the jpeg image file with its <br />corresponding proprietary .kdc film format. Based upon consultation with our <br />Legal Unit, the Division came to the conclusion that unless digital cameras <br />have the .kdc proprietary film format or its equivalent, digital camera <br />photography will not be acceptable to meet legal challenges faced in <br />court. <br />The combination of the proprietary film format, Kodak's reputation in the <br />digital imaging business, and Linear Systems' unrivalled customer service <br />and support were prime factors in the Division's decision. <br />Thank you, Mr. Parsons, and we look forward to a successful implementation <br />of digital systems. <br />erely, <br />Dan Shipley <br />Regional Mana er <br />Region IV <br />