Survey on sketch based image retrieval methods
M. S. Indu, K. V. Kavitha · 2016
In many applications critical roles are played by face sketch-photo synthesis, such as law enforcement and digital entertainment. Several image based retrieval systems are text based, content based and sketch based. Image retrieval methods which use sketch content as input are referred to as Sketch Based Image Retrieval systems. In several ways an image can be retrieved from the database using user queries as input. One of the efficient methods and popular methods for retrieval is as Sketch Based Image Retrieval which is not necessary to have a high skill to draw the query sketch. Paper reviews the various sketch based image retrieval methods used in image processing and a comparison of all these methods is also done. The retrieval system using sketches can be effective and essential in our day to day life such as Medical diagnosis, digital library, search engines, crime prevention, photo sharing sites, geographical information, and sensing remote systems.