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{{First pic|SpeciesMatcher.jpg|The species matcher ([[TV]]: ''[[Vincent and the Doctor (TV story)|Vincent and the Doctor]]'')}}
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The '''species matcher''' was a device capable of identifying the species of an individual by their image. [[The Doctor]] got one as a gift from [[The Doctor's godmother|his godmother]]. Its [[mirror]] was smashed when the [[Eleventh Doctor]] was looking for a [[Krafayis]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Vincent and the Doctor (TV story)|Vincent and the Doctor]]'')
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|appearances= [[DW]]: ''[[Vincent and the Doctor]]''}}  
The '''Visual Recognition System''' was a device capable of identifying the species of an individual by their image. [[The Doctor]] obtained one as a gift from his godmother, but only bothered to use it in a [[Eleventh Doctor|later regeneration]].


[[File:The Krafayis.png|thumb|left|The system, showing information on the [[Krafayis]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[Vincent and the Doctor]]'')]]
== Abilities ==
==Abilities==
Using a direct image or a picture, the system was capable of identifying a species. Though it was capable of using drawings, it would be less accurate. It would give the species' name, [[planet]] of origin and other important information. It could connect to [[the Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] to print out the information, or be carried by the user to give information on a mirror screen. It also had the ability to recognise the Doctor, even if he had regenerated, as it printed pictures of the [[First Doctor]] and [[Second Doctor]]. If the identification was incorrect, it would respond to oral instructions to reassess. It had the ability to show a creature even if it was invisible. ([[TV]]: ''[[Vincent and the Doctor (TV story)|Vincent and the Doctor]]'')
Using a direct image or a picture, the system was capable of identifying its species. Though it was capable of using drawings, it would be less accurate. It would then give the species' name, [[planet]] of origin and other important information. It could be both connected to the [[TARDIS]] and print out the information, or carried by the user and giving information on a screen. ([[DW]]: ''[[Vincent and the Doctor]]'')


===Identifications===
== Behind the scenes ==
*'''[[Eleventh Doctor|The Doctor]], in person:''' Images of his [[First Doctor|first]] and [[Second Doctor|second]] incarnations and his home planet of [[Gallifrey]].
The device was never named on-screen.
*'''A painting of a [[Krafayis]]:''' Identified as a [[parrot]] or a polar [[bear]].
 
*'''A [[Krafayis]], in person:''' Name, planet of origin (unknown), social structure and preferred habitat.
[[Category:The Doctor's devices]]
[[Category:The Doctor's items]]
[[Category:Gallifreyan technology]]
[[Category:Gifts given to the Doctor]]

Latest revision as of 08:08, 23 December 2021

"Species matcher" is a title based upon conjecture.

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The species matcher (TV: Vincent and the Doctor)

The species matcher was a device capable of identifying the species of an individual by their image. The Doctor got one as a gift from his godmother. Its mirror was smashed when the Eleventh Doctor was looking for a Krafayis. (TV: Vincent and the Doctor)

Abilities[[edit] | [edit source]]

Using a direct image or a picture, the system was capable of identifying a species. Though it was capable of using drawings, it would be less accurate. It would give the species' name, planet of origin and other important information. It could connect to the TARDIS to print out the information, or be carried by the user to give information on a mirror screen. It also had the ability to recognise the Doctor, even if he had regenerated, as it printed pictures of the First Doctor and Second Doctor. If the identification was incorrect, it would respond to oral instructions to reassess. It had the ability to show a creature even if it was invisible. (TV: Vincent and the Doctor)

Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]

The device was never named on-screen.

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