Selected research projects are listed below. For additional information on these and other projects also consult the home pages of the faculty members.
Smart images are images with knowledge structures.
Smart images can take appropriate actions by themselves, thus facilitating image information retrieval and management. A prototype Smart Image System is implemented. Active indexing techniques are under investigation. We are currently developing an emergency management system based upon the active index technique. Sony Electronics Inc. In cooperation with Siemens Corporate Research we investigate the enabling technologies for active multimedia information systems in diversified applications, including medical informatics, equipment diagnosis and emergency management.