NEC Introduces New Multimedia Search Engine for the Web.SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 3, 1998-- Image Retrieval An image retrieval system is a computer system for browsing, searching and retrieving images from a large database of digital images. Most traditional and common methods of image retrieval utilize some method of adding metadata such as captioning, keywords, or descriptions to the Tool Provides Full Range of Indexing and Search Capabilities Continuing to broaden its line of Internet and communications products, NEC (NEC Corporation, Tokyo, www.nec.com, www.necus.com) An electronics conglomerate known in the U.S. for its monitors. In Japan, it had the lion's share of the PC market until the late 1990s (see PC 98). NEC was founded in Tokyo in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, Ltd. USA, Inc. introduced the new AMORE(tm) (Advanced Multimedia Oriented Retrieval Engine retrieval engine n. A search engine. ), a comprehensive search engine that provides high-performance retrieval of digital visual media. Utilizing COIR (Content-Oriented Image Retrieval), an advanced object-based image indexing and searching technology, AMORE provides a feature rich navigational tool for a wide variety of applications. AMORE allows the retrieval of web documents similar to a user-specified image or keywords. A web crawler See crawler and WebCrawler. is used to gather relevant documents from the Internet and COIR is then used to index all of the images contained and referenced in those documents. COIR retrieves similar images based on attributes such as color, shape and texture. AMORE also incorporates a heuristic A method of problem solving using exploration and trial and error methods. Heuristic program design provides a framework for solving the problem in contrast with a fixed set of rules (algorithmic) that cannot vary. 1. algorithm to assign keywords to images retrieved, which allows users to specify a keyword to search for images on the web. "With the constant expansion of information available on the web, we recognize the need for a search engine that goes beyond the traditional text and numeric searching and can deliver relevant information quickly," said Kojiro Watanabe, senior vice president and general manager of the C&C Research Laboratories at NEC USA. "AMORE is a solution that takes the next step in providing perceptive, defined and rapid access to information on the Internet." AMORE's advanced features make it a valuable tool for a wide variety of applications. Catalogued images such as stock photos, art museum exhibits, retail or parts catalogues can be queried quickly and easily using the AMORE system. AMORE can also lock out undesired images posted on the web. Law enforcement officials may be able to search for photos of missing children to help in case preparation. The Getty Information Institute is exploring customization of the AMORE system for the retrieval of works of art, monuments and other artifacts artifacts see specimen artifacts. on the web. Named ARTHUR (ART media and text HUb and Retrieval system), the demonstration system tests the retrieval of digitized cultural images brought together online by the Getty Information Institute and its local, national and international project partners. The incorporated text retrieval mechanisms of AMORE allowed the Getty Information Institute to integrate structured vocabularies such as the Art & Architecture Thesaurus, the Union List of Artist Names and the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names The Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names (abbreviated Getty TGN or GTGN) is a product of the J. Paul Getty Trust included in the Getty Vocabulary Program. The Thesaurus includes names and other information about places such as cities, countries, nations and their associated physical into the retrieval database. A demonstration of the system is available on the Getty Information Institute's web site at http://www.gii.getty.edu/arthur. AMORE currently runs on the UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). (R) operating system with future versions targeted for Windows NT(R). For additional information on AMORE, please send an e-mail to amore@ccrl.sj.nec.com or call (408) 943-3000. Editor's Note: For additional information about NEC and its products visit the Company web site at http://www.nec.com. NEC USA, Inc., a subsidiary of NEC Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : NIPNY) is a holding company for NEC's high technology enterprises in the United States whose combined revenues exceed $37 billion. Its commercial subsidiaries consist of NEC America (telecommunications), NEC Electronics (semiconductors), NEC Systems Laboratory (computer software) and NEC Technologies (computer peripherals). It also operates C&C Research Laboratories, chartered to fortify for·ti·fy v. for·ti·fied, for·ti·fy·ing, for·ti·fies v.tr. To make strong, as: a. To strengthen and secure (a position) with fortifications. b. To reinforce by adding material. global network integration, R&D and new business development activities of NEC. AMORE is a trademark of NEC USA, Inc. All other products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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