KEYWORDS USED FOR WWW SEARCH:

R & D on fuzzy-matching technology of image databases

PROJECT NAME:

R & D on fuzzy matching technology related to dispersed image databases

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN AND CURRENT LOCATION:

Tokyo Metropolitan Bay Area, Tokyo

PROJECT COORDINATOR:

Research & Development Department, Technology Advancement Organization of Japan

BRIEF OVERALL PROJECT SUMMARY:

In order to realize an easy and quick search of any target image data via a network using fuzzy key words, there is a need for a novel technique that is absent in existing text data search techniques which allows for more abstract and ambiguous ideas.
In this specific project, there will be a R & D efforts that will take place to accomplish (1) image matching technology and (2) presentation technology of plural images(video and image) representing the consequences of relative search in one identical screen in a manner which is most user-friendly

PROJECT OBJECTIVES:

To contribute to the promotion of application development efforts relating to more sophisticated image communications over networks.

EXPECTED/ACTUAL RESULTS:

Improved user interface that enable easy and faster search of image databases

TARGET GROUP:

PARTNERS/ACTORS IN THE PROJECT:

Professor Waki of Tokyo Denki University
Staff researchers from manufacturers etc.

USE OF INFORMATION / TELEMATIC TECHNOLOGIES:

(1) Fuzzy-matching technology of images
Fuzzy-matching technology of image databases using ambiguous words

(2) Technology to present plural images simultaneously
Technology to present on monitors plural images extracted from database using fuzzy-matching

BENEFITS TO THE INFORMATION SOCIETY:

Improved user interface for image search and resultant data would boost the development of sophisticated and attractive applications such as tele-shopping and digital library.
This will promote the enhancement in utilization of information communications capability in Japan as well as lead to revitalization of Japanese society and its economy including emergence of new industry.

EXPECTED COST:

3.6 billion yen (2nd supplementary budget of fiscal year ending 3/31/96) to be funded by Japanese government for R&D facilities