A visual environment for multimedia object retrieval

ABSTRACT

We present a graph-based object model that has been used as a uniform framework for direct manipulation of multimedia information. After a brief introduction motivating the need for abstraction and structuring mechanisms in hypermedia systems, we introduce the data model and the visual retrieval environment which, combining filtering, browsing and navigation techniques, provides an integrated view of the retrieval problem.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)
      H.5.1 Multimedia Information Systems
          Subjects: Evaluation/methodology

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.2 DATABASE MANAGEMENT
      H.2.1 Logical Design
          Subjects: Data models
  H.3 INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL
      H.3.3 Information Search and Retrieval
          Subjects: Retrieval models
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)
      H.5.2 User Interfaces (D.2.2, H.1.2, I.3.6)
          Subjects: Interaction styles (e.g., commands, menus, forms, direct manipulation)

General Terms:
Algorithms, Design