Method and mechanism for retrieving images

Details Method and mechanism for retrieving images Method and mechanism for retrieving images

2005-12-22

2010-11-09

Le, Brian Q (Department: 2624)

Image analysis

Image transformation or preprocessing

Image storage or retrieval

C348S240200, C348S143000, C348S159000, C709S206000, C709S204000, C709S231000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07831111

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for, in response to receiving a request, retrieving digital images that are associated with one or more keywords and which are similar to a digital image is provided. The request may be processed using a keywords index and a content index, and optionally, a session index that references data about what digital images users have viewed together in a session. A category associated with the identified digital image may also be used in processing the request, e.g., the category associated with the identified digital image may change the weight placed on various content attributes used in comparing the content of the identified digital image to other digital images. After the set of requested digital images are determined, request data, that identifies the set of requested digital images, may be sent to the requestor.

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