Image Database Retrieval 9807-NTT 03 Final Progress Report : June 30 , 2000 Paul Viola Project Overview
In this research project we created systems that can scan images and video to locate items of interest. For example, such a system should be able to scan a travel documentary for images of distinct locations and objects, like ``Buddhist temples'', ``gothic cathedrals'', or ``statues on horseback''. We believe that by leveraging our existing work in this area, we can play a key role in setting the standard for research in visual information retrieval. At the same time, this research provides an excellent opportunity for transition to practical applications