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VISUAL 1999: Visual Information and Information Systems pp 1–14Cite as

Supporting Image-Retrieval by Database Driven Interactive 3D Information-Visualization

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Supporting image-retrieval dialogues between naive users and information systems is a non-trivial task. Although a wide variety of experimental and prototypical image retrieval engines is available, most of them lack appropriate support for end-user oriented front ends. We have decided to illustrate the possible advantages of a tight coupling between interactive 3D information visualization systems and image retrieval systems based on database management systems by deriving requirements from a characteristic application scenario. By means of an “interactive 3D gallery” scenario, the paper provides an overview of the requirements, components, and architecture of a general database-driven 3D information visualization system on the basis of an RDBMS and VRML. The given approach supports loading time as well as runtime database access in various forms. It reflects the overall conceptual framework of our activities in this highly dynamic area of research and forms a basis for many other applications where information objects have to be visualized for interacting users or user groups.

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  1. IPSI — Integrated Publication and Information Systems Institute, GMD — German National Research Center for Information Technology, Dolivostr. 15, 64293, Darmstadt, Germany

    Martin Leissler, Matthias Hemmje & Erich J. Neuhold

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    Dionysius P. Huijsmans

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    Arnold W. M. Smeulders

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Leissler, M., Hemmje, M., Neuhold, E.J. (1999). Supporting Image-Retrieval by Database Driven Interactive 3D Information-Visualization. In: Huijsmans, D.P., Smeulders, A.W.M. (eds) Visual Information and Information Systems. VISUAL 1999. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 1614. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-48762-X_1

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