The invention discloses an MPEG-7-based image retrieving
system, which mainly comprises three key techniques, namely, characteristic extraction, content description and searching engine. The MPEG-7-based image retrieving
system comprises (1) content-based
image retrieval CBIR, (2) a
multimedia content description interface MPEG-7 and (3) a
database model and management. Specifically, the MPEG-7-based image retrieving
system comprises a characteristic extraction module, a retrieval module, an output module and a query module, and realizes network function-oriented
image content-based query, so that a user can quickly and effectively retrieve image resources. A descriptor specified by an MPEG-7 standard is improved so as to obtain remarkable retrieval effect and perform combined query on different visual characteristics, such as colors, textures and shapes. The image retrieving system is developed for digital libraries, medical application and
trademark retrieval application, and an
algorithm is optimized according to the MPEG-7 standard, so that the MPEG-7-based image retrieving system reaches a leading domestic level in terms of
algorithm study and application. The MPEG-7-based image retrieving system has the characteristics of clear technical direction, smooth development and relatively stronger maturity.