公开(公告)号：US07793212B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-07

申请号：US10539890

申请日：2003-12-19

申请人： Hugh W. Adams, Jr. ,  Giridharen Iyengar ,  Ching-Yung Lin ,  Chalapathy V. Neti ,  John R. Smith ,  Belle L. Tseng

发明人： Hugh W. Adams, Jr. ,  Giridharen Iyengar ,  Ching-Yung Lin ,  Chalapathy V. Neti ,  John R. Smith ,  Belle L. Tseng

IPC分类号： G06F17/00

CPC分类号： G06F17/30038 ,  G06F17/241

摘要： A manual annotation system of multi-modal characteristics in multimedia files. There is provided an arrangement for selection an observation modality of video with audio, video without audio, audio with video, or audio without video, to be used to annotate multimedia content. While annotating video or audio features is isolation results in less confidence in the identification of features, observing both audio and video simultaneously and annotating that observation results in a higher confidence level.

摘要翻译： 多媒体文件中多模态特征的手动注释系统。 提供了一种用于选择具有音频的视频，没有音频的视频，具有视频的音频或无视频的音频的观察模式的布置，用于注释多媒体内容。 虽然注释视频或音频功能是隔离的结果对于识别功能的信心较差，同时观察音频和视频，并注释观察结果导致更高的置信水平。

公开(公告)号：US07676739B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-09

申请号：US10723344

申请日：2003-11-26

申请人： Christian Alexander Lang ,  Ching-Yung Lin ,  John R. Smith ,  Belle L. Tseng

发明人： Christian Alexander Lang ,  Ching-Yung Lin ,  John R. Smith ,  Belle L. Tseng

IPC分类号： G06F17/00

CPC分类号： G06F17/30038

摘要： Improved document annotation techniques are provided. For example, in one aspect of the invention, a technique for determining an annotation for a document includes the following steps/operations. A user-proposed annotation to be associated with the document is obtained. Then, the technique automatically determines, in accordance with a knowledge base, whether the user-proposed annotation matches at least one allowed annotation.

摘要翻译： 提供了改进的文档注释技术。 例如，在本发明的一个方面，用于确定文档的注释的技术包括以下步骤/操作。 获得与文档相关联的用户提出的注释。 然后，该技术根据知识库自动确定用户提出的注释是否匹配至少一个允许的注释。

公开(公告)号：US07610306B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-27

申请号：US10611235

申请日：2003-06-30

申请人： Ching-Yung Lin ,  Apostol Natsev ,  Milind R. Naphade ,  John R. Smith ,  Belle L. Tseng

发明人： Ching-Yung Lin ,  Apostol Natsev ,  Milind R. Naphade ,  John R. Smith ,  Belle L. Tseng

IPC分类号： G06F17/30

CPC分类号： G06F17/30256 ,  Y10S707/99933 ,  Y10S707/99934 ,  Y10S707/99935 ,  Y10S707/99936 ,  Y10S707/99943 ,  Y10S707/99945 ,  Y10S707/99948

摘要： The present invention relates to the use of search fusion methods for querying multimedia databases and more specifically to a method and system for constructing a multi-modal query of a multimedia repository by forming multiple uni-modal searches and explicitly selecting fusion methods for combining their results. The present invention also relates to the integration of search methods for content-based retrieval, model-based retrieval, text-based retrieval, and metadata search, and the use of graphical user interfaces allowing the user to form queries fusing these search methods.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及使用搜索融合方法来查询多媒体数据库，更具体地说涉及一种用于通过形成多个单一模式搜索来构建多媒体存储库的多模态查询的方法和系统，并且明确地选择用于组合其结果的融合方法 。 本发明还涉及用于基于内容的检索，基于模型的检索，基于文本的检索和元数据搜索的搜索方法的集成，以及允许用户形成融合这些搜索方法的查询的图形用户界面的使用。

公开(公告)号：US20090327200A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-31

申请号：US12105192

申请日：2008-04-17

申请人： John R. Smith ,  Belle L. Tseng ,  Yi Wu

发明人： John R. Smith ,  Belle L. Tseng ,  Yi Wu

IPC分类号： G06N5/02 ,  G06F17/30

CPC分类号： G06K9/00711 ,  G06K9/6292 ,  Y10S707/99935 ,  Y10S707/99943

摘要： A method and apparatus for ontology-based classification of media content are provided. With the method and apparatus, initial confidence values of classifiers in a hierarchical classification structure are modified based on relationships between classifiers. A confidence value for a classifier is boosted by a boosting factor based on a correspondence between the confidence value and confidence values of ancestor classifiers in the hierarchical classification structure. A confidence value for a classifier is modified by a confusion factor based on a correspondence between the confidence value of the classifier and the confidence values of mutually exclusive classifiers in the hierarchical classification structure. In this way, a more accurate representation of the actual confidence that media content falls within the classification associated with the classifier is obtained. From this improved classification mechanism, indices for media content may be generated for use in accessing the media content at a later time.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于基于本体的媒体内容分类的方法和装置。 利用该方法和装置，基于分类器之间的关系来修改分层分类结构中分类器的初始置信度值。 基于分级分类结构中的祖先分类器的置信度值和置信度值之间的对应关系，通过增强因子来提高分类器的置信度值。 基于分类器的置信度值与层次分类结构中互斥分类器的置信度值之间的对应关系，通过混淆因子来修改分类器的置信度值。 以这种方式，获得媒体内容落入与分类器相关联的分类内的实际置信度的更准确的表示。 根据该改进的分类机制，可以生成用于媒体内容的索引以用于在稍后的时间访问媒体内容。

公开(公告)号：US07953693B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-31

申请号：US12105192

申请日：2008-04-17

申请人： John R. Smith ,  Belle L. Tseng ,  Yi Wu

发明人： John R. Smith ,  Belle L. Tseng ,  Yi Wu

IPC分类号： G06F9/44 ,  G06N7/02 ,  G06N7/06

CPC分类号： G06K9/00711 ,  G06K9/6292 ,  Y10S707/99935 ,  Y10S707/99943

摘要： A method and apparatus for ontology-based classification of media content are provided. With the method and apparatus, initial confidence values of classifiers in a hierarchical classification structure are modified based on relationships between classifiers. A confidence value for a classifier is boosted by a boosting factor based on a correspondence between the confidence value and confidence values of ancestor classifiers in the hierarchical classification structure. A confidence value for a classifier is modified by a confusion factor based on a correspondence between the confidence value of the classifier and the confidence values of mutually exclusive classifiers in the hierarchical classification structure. In this way, a more accurate representation of the actual confidence that media content falls within the classification associated with the classifier is obtained. From this improved classification mechanism, indices for media content may be generated for use in accessing the media content at a later time.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于基于本体的媒体内容分类的方法和装置。 利用该方法和装置，基于分类器之间的关系来修改分层分类结构中分类器的初始置信度值。 基于分级分类结构中的祖先分类器的置信度值和置信度值之间的对应关系，通过增强因子来提高分类器的置信度值。 基于分类器的置信度值与层次分类结构中互斥分类器的置信度值之间的对应关系，通过混淆因子来修改分类器的置信度值。 以这种方式，获得媒体内容落入与分类器相关联的分类内的实际置信度的更准确的表示。 根据该改进的分类机制，可以生成用于媒体内容的索引以用于在稍后的时间访问媒体内容。

公开(公告)号：US07383260B2

公开(公告)日：2008-06-03

申请号：US10910118

申请日：2004-08-03

申请人： John R. Smith ,  Belle L. Tseng ,  Yi Wu

发明人： John R. Smith ,  Belle L. Tseng ,  Yi Wu

IPC分类号： G07F17/30 ,  G06F15/16

CPC分类号： G06K9/00711 ,  G06K9/6292 ,  Y10S707/99935 ,  Y10S707/99943

摘要： A method and apparatus for ontology-based classification of media content are provided. With the method and apparatus, initial confidence values of classifiers in a hierarchical classification structure are modified based on relationships between classifiers. A confidence value for a classifier is boosted by a boosting factor based on a correspondence between the confidence value and confidence values of ancestor classifiers in the hierarchical classification structure. A confidence value for a classifier is modified by a confusion factor based on a correspondence between the confidence value of the classifier and the confidence values of mutually exclusive classifiers in the hierarchical classification structure. In this way, a more accurate representation of the actual confidence that media content falls within the classification associated with the classifier is obtained. From this improved classification mechanism, indices for media content may be generated for use in accessing the media content at a later time.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于基于本体的媒体内容分类的方法和装置。 利用该方法和装置，基于分类器之间的关系来修改分层分类结构中分类器的初始置信度值。 基于分级分类结构中的祖先分类器的置信度值和置信度值之间的对应关系，通过增强因子来提高分类器的置信度值。 基于分类器的置信度值与层次分类结构中互斥分类器的置信度值之间的对应关系，通过混淆因子修改分类器的置信度值。 以这种方式，获得媒体内容落入与分类器相关联的分类内的实际置信度的更准确的表示。 根据该改进的分类机制，可以生成用于媒体内容的索引以用于在稍后的时间访问媒体内容。

公开(公告)号：US07873642B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-18

申请号：US11971252

申请日：2008-01-09

申请人： John R. Smith ,  Belle L. Tseng ,  Yi Wu

发明人： John R. Smith ,  Belle L. Tseng ,  Yi Wu

IPC分类号： G06F17/20 ,  G06F15/16

CPC分类号： G06K9/00711 ,  G06K9/6292 ,  Y10S707/99935 ,  Y10S707/99943

摘要： A method and apparatus for ontology-based classification of media content are provided. With the method and apparatus, initial confidence values of classifiers in a hierarchical classification structure are modified based on relationships between classifiers. A confidence value for a classifier is boosted by a boosting factor based on a correspondence between the confidence value and confidence values of ancestor classifiers in the hierarchical classification structure. A confidence value for a classifier is modified by a confusion factor based on a correspondence between the confidence value of the classifier and the confidence values of mutually exclusive classifiers in the hierarchical classification structure. In this way, a more accurate representation of the actual confidence that media content falls within the classification associated with the classifier is obtained. From this improved classification mechanism, indices for media content may be generated for use in accessing the media content at a later time.

公开(公告)号：US07401062B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-15

申请号：US11451972

申请日：2006-06-13

申请人： Chung-Sheng Li ,  Ching-Yung Lin ,  Milind R. Naphade ,  John R. Smith

发明人： Chung-Sheng Li ,  Ching-Yung Lin ,  Milind R. Naphade ,  John R. Smith

IPC分类号： G06F17/00 ,  G06F15/18 ,  G06N5/02

CPC分类号： G06F9/50 ,  G06N99/005

摘要： Methods and apparatus for optimizing resource allocation among data analysis functions in a classification system are provided. Each of the data analysis functions is characterized as a set of operating points in accordance with at least one of resource requirements and analysis quality. An operating point for each of the data analysis functions is selected in accordance with one or more constraints. The analysis functions are applied at selected operating points to optimize resource allocation among the data analysis functions in the classification system.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于优化分类系统中数据分析功能之间的资源分配的方法和装置。 根据资源需求和分析质量中的至少一个，每个数据分析功能被表征为一组操作点。 根据一个或多个约束来选择每个数据分析功能的操作点。 分析功能应用于所选择的操作点，以优化分类系统中数据分析功能之间的资源分配。

公开(公告)号：US20080168462A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-10

申请号：US12054955

申请日：2008-03-25

申请人： Chung-Sheng Li ,  Ching-Yung Lin ,  Milind R. Naphade ,  John R. Smith

发明人： Chung-Sheng Li ,  Ching-Yung Lin ,  Milind R. Naphade ,  John R. Smith

IPC分类号： G06F9/46

CPC分类号： G06F9/50 ,  G06N99/005

摘要： Methods and apparatus for optimizing resource allocation among data analysis functions in a classification system are provided. Each of the data analysis functions is characterized as a set of operating points in accordance with at least one of resource requirements and analysis quality. An operating point for each of the data analysis functions is selected in accordance with one or more constraints. The analysis functions are applied at selected operating points to optimize resource allocation among the data analysis functions in the classification system.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于优化分类系统中数据分析功能之间的资源分配的方法和装置。 根据资源需求和分析质量中的至少一个，每个数据分析功能被表征为一组操作点。 根据一个或多个约束来选择每个数据分析功能的操作点。 分析功能应用于所选择的操作点，以优化分类系统中数据分析功能之间的资源分配。

公开(公告)号：US08165983B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-24

申请号：US12054955

申请日：2008-03-25

申请人： Chung-Sheng Li ,  Ching-Yung Lin ,  Milind R. Naphade ,  John R. Smith

发明人： Chung-Sheng Li ,  Ching-Yung Lin ,  Milind R. Naphade ,  John R. Smith

IPC分类号： G06F17/00 ,  G06F15/18 ,  G06N5/02

CPC分类号： G06F9/50 ,  G06N99/005

摘要： Methods and apparatus for optimizing resource allocation among data analysis functions in a classification system are provided. Each of the data analysis functions is characterized as a set of operating points in accordance with at least one of resource requirements and analysis quality. An operating point for each of the data analysis functions is selected in accordance with one or more constraints. The analysis functions are applied at selected operating points to optimize resource allocation among the data analysis functions in the classification system.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于优化分类系统中数据分析功能之间的资源分配的方法和装置。 根据资源需求和分析质量中的至少一个，每个数据分析功能被表征为一组操作点。 根据一个或多个约束来选择每个数据分析功能的操作点。 分析功能应用于所选择的操作点，以优化分类系统中数据分析功能之间的资源分配。