PICSearch - A Platform for Image Content-based Searching Algorithms
Kjell Lemström, Jouni Korte, Pyry Kuusi, Pasi Kyheröinen, Pekka Päiväkumpu · 1998
An environment for content-based pictorial retrieval algorithms, called PICSearch, is introduced. In this context, the retrieval is based on color distribution, texture or edges of a query image, or a sketch; i.e. the boundary information of a shape. PICSearch is designed to serve as a platform for any kind of pictorial matching algorithm. The system is designed for researchers developing such algorithms. PICSearch provides an easy-to-use graphical interface and a platform, where the researcher can easily embed his algorithm without the need to create a whole system from scratch. PICSearch is very independent on the underlying operating system and window manager. PICSearch is released to public use (under the GNU General Public License) and, to our knowledge, it is the first open platform to image retrieval systems freely available. Keywords: content-based image retrieval, visual information management, open platforms, image databases Computing Reviews (1991) Categories: H.3.3 [Inf....