Re: indexing ANY files (jpeg, real audio, mp3.. ect.. )

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From: "Ian Forsyth"

> Concerning indexing different formats..
>
> I have been working at a way to search image files, for color, or
contrast,
> or warmth..
>
> I am thinking of basically of creating a 'dictionary'.. Yes I am some what
> green to this type of work, but i fugure its a start... I want to be able
to
> search for red, and get back results ordered by the amount of red.. or
> search for contrast.. ect..
>

u may get some ideas from Oracle InterMedia - check out the "Audio, Image,
and Video User's Guide" at
http://technet.oracle.com/docs/products/intermedia/content.html

hth,

    Marin

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