Image-centric, relevance-based database retrieval systems

Abstract

Methods for providing relevance-based, image centric information are provided. The methods may include receiving an image. The methods include linking each received image to an appropriate selected standard format. The selection may be based on a greatest degree of relevance between the image and the selected format. The methods include converting each image into a linked standard format. The methods include loading the converted images into a database. The methods include searching the database utilizing a query. The methods include returning a plurality of resultant images in response to the query. The methods include determining a search relevance result value for each resultant image. The search relevance result value being based on the level at which the document fits the query. The methods include ordering the resultant images based on the search relevance result values. The methods include arranging the images and associated metadata on a four-regioned user interfacing display.