Evaluating SOM as an Index in Content-Based Image Retrieval
Jussi Pakkanen, Jukka Iivarinen · 2002
In this paper we examine the use of the self-organizing map (SOM) as a tool for content-based image indexing and retrieval. First we describe the general problem and how the SOM can be used to solve it. Then we test the system with a database of approximately 1300 surface defect images using the MPEG-7 features. Results indicate that the system works with a high level of success. 1