To improve library access, the Informedia Digital Video Library uses automatic processing to derive descriptors for video. A new extension to the video processing extracts geographic references from these descriptors. The operational library interface shows the geographic entities addressed in a given story, highlighting the regions discussed in the video through a map display synchronized with the video playback. The map can also serve as a query mechanism, allowing users to search the terabyte library for stories taking place in a selected area of interest.
Citation:
Michael G. Christel, Andreas M. Olligschlaeger, Chang Huang, "Interactive Maps for a Digital Video Library," IEEE MultiMedia, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 60-67, Jan.-Mar. 2000, doi:10.1109/93.839312