Abstract. An open challenge in information distillation is the evaluation and optimization of the utility of ranked lists with respect to flexible user interactions over multiple ...
In this paper, an optimal relevance algorithm is proposed, which adapts the response of a content-based image retrieval (CBIR) system to the user's information needs. In part...
This paper describes a context information acquisition framework for a personal device that equips a variety of sensors. The framework captures context information about a user an...
Several recent studies have found only a weak relationship between the performance of a retrieval system and the "success" achievable by human searchers. We hypothesize ...
We introduce the formal framework of a generalized interaction scheme for information access between users and information sources. Within this framework we describe an interactio...