Can a workspace help to overcome the query formulation problem in image retrieval?

Urban, J. and Jose, J.M. (2006) Can a workspace help to overcome the query formulation problem in image retrieval? In: 28th European Conference on Information Retrieval (ECIR'06), London, UK, 10-12 April 2006, pp. 385-396. ISBN 9783540333470 (doi: 10.1007/11735106_34)

Abstract

We have proposed a novel image retrieval system that incorporates a workspace where users can organise their search results. A task-oriented and user-centred experiment has been devised involving design professionals and several types of realistic search tasks. We study the workspace’s effect on two aspects: task conceptualisation and query formulation. A traditional relevance feedback system serves as baseline. The results of this study show that the workspace is more useful with respect to both of the above aspects. The proposed approach leads to a more effective and enjoyable search experience.

• Item Type: Conference Proceedings
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: UNSPECIFIED
• Authors: Urban, J., and Jose, J.M.
• Subjects: Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science; Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Computer software
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Computing Science
• Research Group: Information Retrieval
• Publisher: Springer
• ISSN: 1611-3349
• ISBN: 9783540333470
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2006 Springer
• First Published: First published in Lecture Notes in Computer Science 3936:385-396
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher.