A hypertext query language for images

ABSTRACT

HYPERQUERY is a hypertext query language for object-oriented pictorial database systems. First, we discuss object calculus based on term rewriting. Then, example queries are used to illustrate language facilities. This query language has been designed with a flavor similar to QBE as the highly nonprocedural and conversational language for object-oriented pictorial database management system OISDBS.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.2 DATABASE MANAGEMENT
      H.2.3 Languages
          Subjects: Query languages

Additional Classification:
  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.3 COMPUTER GRAPHICS
      I.3.6 Methodology and Techniques
          Subjects: Languages
  I.7 DOCUMENT AND TEXT PROCESSING
      I.7.2 Document Preparation
          Subjects: Hypertext/hypermedia

General Terms:
Design, Languages, Management, Theory