Content-Based Image Retrieval

This chapter provides an introduction to information retrieval and image retrieval. Types of image retrieval techniques, i.e., text-based image retrieval and content-based image retrieval techniques are introduced. A brief introduction to visual features like color, texture, and shape is provided. Similarity measures used in content-based image retrieval and performance evaluation of content-based image retrieval techniques are also given. Importance of user interaction in retrieval systems is also discussed.