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Unlocking the Power of Image Databases: A Comprehensive Guide to Search and Retrieval of Digital Imagery

Ivan Turgenev

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In an era where digital imagery has become ubiquitous, effectively searching and retrieving specific images from vast databases has become paramount. The book "Image Databases: Search and Retrieval of Digital Imagery" offers a comprehensive guide to this crucial topic, providing readers with the knowledge and techniques they need to navigate the complexities of image retrieval and harness its full potential.

Chapter 1: to Image Databases

Diagram Of An Image Database Architecture, Including Data Sources, Feature Extraction, Indexing, And Retrieval Components Image Databases: Search And Retrieval Of Digital Imagery

Image Databases: Search and Retrieval of Digital Imagery

by Randal K. Michael

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Language	:	English
File size	:	9703 KB
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Print length	:	560 pages
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This chapter provides an overview of image databases, explaining their basic concepts, architectures, and applications. It discusses various types of image databases, such as relational databases, object-oriented databases, and specialized image databases. The chapter also covers the challenges associated with managing and querying large-scale image collections.

Chapter 2: Image Acquisition and Preprocessing

Flowchart Of An Image Preprocessing Workflow, Including Resizing, Noise Reduction, And Feature Extraction Image Databases: Search And Retrieval Of Digital Imagery

This chapter focuses on the techniques used to acquire and preprocess digital images before they are entered into a database. It covers image acquisition methods, such as scanning, capturing, and downloading, as well as various image preprocessing techniques, such as resizing, noise reduction, and color correction.

Chapter 3: Feature Extraction and Indexing

Table Summarizing Different Feature Extraction Methods, Including Color Histograms, Texture Analysis, And Object Recognition Image Databases: Search And Retrieval Of Digital Imagery

This chapter delves into the crucial topic of feature extraction and indexing. It explains how features, such as color, texture, shape, and spatial relationships, are extracted from images and used to represent them in a database. The chapter also covers various indexing techniques, such as inverted files, R-trees, and graph-based indexing, which enable efficient search and retrieval of images based on their features.

Chapter 4: Similarity Search and Retrieval

This chapter explores the fundamental algorithms and techniques used for similarity search and retrieval in image databases. It discusses distance metrics, such as Euclidean distance and cosine similarity, which measure the similarity between images. The chapter also covers nearest neighbor search algorithms, such as brute-force search and k-d trees, which efficiently retrieve the most similar images to a given query image.

Chapter 5: Content-Based Image Retrieval

Diagram Of A Content Based Image Retrieval System, Showing The User Query, Image Features, And Similarity Matching Components Image Databases: Search And Retrieval Of Digital Imagery

This chapter focuses on content-based image retrieval (CBIR),where images are retrieved based on their visual content, rather than metadata or tags. It explains how CBIR systems work, including the extraction of visual features, similarity matching algorithms, and relevance feedback techniques. The chapter also discusses the applications of CBIR in various domains, such as stock photo search and medical image analysis.

Chapter 6: Metadata-Based Image Retrieval

Example Of Metadata Based Image Retrieval, Showing A Queried Image, Its Associated Metadata, And A List Of Similar Images With Matching Metadata Image Databases: Search And Retrieval Of Digital Imagery

This chapter explores metadata-based image retrieval, where images are retrieved based on their associated metadata, such as file name, creation date, and keywords. It discusses the different types of metadata, how it is created and stored, and the techniques used for metadata search and retrieval. The chapter also covers the challenges and applications of metadata-based image retrieval.

Chapter 7: Multimedia and Object-Based Image Retrieval

Diagram Illustrating The Concept Of Object Based Image Retrieval, Where Specific Objects Within An Image Can Be Identified And Retrieved Image Databases: Search And Retrieval Of Digital Imagery

This chapter introduces the concepts of multimedia and object-based image retrieval. It explains how multimedia content, such as videos and audio files, can be indexed and searched based on their visual and audio features. The chapter also covers object-based image retrieval, where specific objects within an image can be identified and retrieved, enabling more precise and meaningful image search results.

Chapter 8: Applications of Image Databases

Infographic Showcasing Various Applications Of Image Databases, Including E Commerce, Healthcare, And Law Enforcement Image Databases: Search And Retrieval Of Digital Imagery

This chapter discusses the diverse applications of image databases in various domains. It covers applications in e-commerce, where image databases are used for product search and recommendation; in healthcare, where image databases enable medical image analysis and diagnosis; and in law enforcement, where image databases are used for facial recognition and crime investigation.

"Image Databases: Search and Retrieval of Digital Imagery" provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the field of image databases. It covers the fundamental concepts, techniques, and applications of image search and retrieval, equipping readers with the knowledge and skills they need to effectively navigate and leverage the vast and growing world of digital imagery.

Image Databases: Search and Retrieval of Digital Imagery

by Randal K. Michael

5 out of 5