Craig T. Fries - Curriculum Vitae

Professional History:

1997 - Present
Precision Simulations, Inc., Grass Valley, CA President, CEO and founder. Combining scientific analysis with 2D and 3D computer technology, Craig created a process to produce 3D computer generated reconstruction and simulation. These animations are very precise and accurate, earning PSI a record of 100% admissibility to the courtroom over an eight (8) year period. Craig has pioneered the adaptation of Laser Scanning to add accuracy and realism to computer generated reconstruction of crime, fire and accidents. PSI created the first reconstructive and simulation to be admitted into court in California and Hawaii. These tools are now being routinely used to recreate computer fire, accident and crime scenes where evidence has been lost or compromised and where access to the scene is severely restricted or totally prevented. Craig has recently pioneered the use of computer generated 2D and 3D graphics in condemnation litigation and the use of 3D visualization and animation to create virtual environments, to show drive thru's and fly-over's of planned projects.

Visual Forensics, A Division of Vision Sciences Research Corp., San Ramon, California. Director of Computer Simulation. Co-developed forensic visualization capabilities. Co-directed and created complex aviation simulations for cases involving US government. Co-directed and created first computer simulation accepted in Santa Clara superior court. Contributed to first human vision simulation based on empirical data to be accepted into trial in US. Co-developed image processing techniques to display visual function for litigation.

1992 - 1997
Vision Sciences Research Corporation. San Ramon, California. Senior Analyst. Active in research and development of advanced functional vision test methods and products. He co-designed and built a unique Night Driving Simulation System (NDSS), approved for use in FDA protocols and clinical trials. He pioneered the use of the NDSS in vision related litigation. Co-designed and created EyeView TM, a patented software system to measure and demonstrate human functional vision levels. Co-directed statistical and mathematical analyses for numerous large clinical trials, for the government and ophthalmic industry. Worked extensively on mathematical analyses for injury accident cases.

1991 - 1992
California State University, Hayward. Hayward, California. Lead Research Assistant. Active in NASA funded basic research into sense and perception of astronauts in zero gravity environments. Involved in building, testing and operating all testing apparatus. Performed statistical analysis for study data and presented extensively at NASA meetings at the Ames Research Center.

Education:

B.A. Psychology, California State University, Hayward, 1991.

Affiliations:

• Member International Right of Way Association
• Member Transportation Research Board - Task Force on Visualization
• Member Forensic Expert Witness Association

Patents:

Co-Inventors, Dr. Arthur P. Ginsburg, Lawrence H. Tessler and Jonathan Tifft, "Objective Patient Vision Comparison Process and Apparatus", No. 5,552,842. Issued September 3rd, 1996.