Query Processing and Optimization for Pictorial Query Trees

Abstract. Methods for processing of pictorial queries speci ed by pictorial query trees are presented. Leaves of a pictorial query tree correspond to individual pictorial queries while internal nodes correspond to logical operations on them. Algorithms for processing individual pictorial queries and for parsing and computing the overall result of a pictorial query tree are presented. Issues involved in optimizing query processing of pictorial query trees are outlined and some initial solutions are suggested.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 1999
• Where: VISUAL
• Authors: Aya Soffer, Hanan Samet
• Keywords: Individual Pictorial Queries, Information Management, Pictorial Queries, Pictorial Query Trees, VISUAL 1999