BOOK REVIEW

摘要

Multimedia retrieval is an active research area which falls in the confluence of machine learning, computer vision, and information retrieval communities. Research interest in the field can be estimated from the growing number of publications in the many multimedia-related conferences and journals over the years. However, a relatively new field compared to peers like computer vision, multimedia retrieval has not been able to carve a stable niche into university curricula. Multimedia research today encompasses research in image, video, and audio domains. The field has significant research participation, is continuously evolving, and entails multidisci-plinary research; hence, compiling it all into one book is a daunting task. This book contains 13 chapters that discuss the different aspects of multimedia retrieval and is intended for masters-level students. I believe that it is a good effort and a useful resource for advanced undergraduates and early graduate students to begin their research journey.