edited by S K Chang (Univ. Pittsburgh & Knowledge Systems Inst., USA) , E Jungert (Swedish Defence Res. Establishment, Sweden) , & G Tortora (Univ. Salerno, Italy)

This book covers the principles and recent research results in intelligent image database systems design. Special emphasis is placed on spatial reasoning and the techniques for image indexing and retrieval, mainly based on the Theory of Symbolic Projection. In addition, applications of the theory and techniques to intelligent image database systems design are also discussed.

• Spatial Reasoning, Image Indexing and Retrieval Using Symbolic Projections (S K Chang et al.)
• Iconic Indexing by 2D Strings (S K Chang et al.)
• A Normalized Index for Image Databases (G Petraglia et al.)
• Representation of 3D Symbolic and Binary Pictures Using 3D Strings (S K Chang & Y Li)
• Spatial Knowledge Representation for Iconic Image Database (S-Y Lee & F-J Hsu)
• Ordering Information and Symbolic Projection (C Schlieder)
• Determination of the Views of a Moving Agent by Means of Symbolic Projections (E Jungert)
• A Logical Framework for Spatio Temporal Indexing of Image Sequences (A Del Bimbo & E Vicario)
• A Generalized Approach to Image Indexing and Retrieval Based on 2D Strings (E G M Petrakis & S C Orphanoudakis)
• Using 2D-String Decision Trees for Symbolic Picture Retrieval (D J Buehrer et al.)
• Efficient Image Retrieval Algorithms for Large Spatial Databases (J C R Tseng et al.)
• A Prototype Multimedia Database System Incorporating Iconic Indexing (T Arndt & R Kuppanna)
• A Two and Three Dimensional Ship Database Application (J Hildebrandt & K Tang)