Document image database retrieval and browsing using texture analysis

A system is presented that uses texture to retrieve and browse images stored in a large document image database. A method of graphically generating a candidate search image is used that shows the visual layout and content of a target document. All images similar to this candidate are returned for the purpose of browsing orfurther query. The system is accessedusing a World wide Web(Web) browser Applications include the retrieval and browsing of document images including newspapers, faxes and businessletters.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 1997
• Where: ICDAR
• Authors: John F. Cullen, Jonathan J. Hull, Peter E. Hart
• Keywords: Document Analysis, Document Image Database, Document Images, ICDAR 1997, Images