Retrieval of images of man-made structures based on projective invariance
Published in Pattern Recognition Journal, 2007
Recommended citation: Rajashekhar, S. Chaudhuri and V.P. Namboodiri (2007), “Retrieval of images of man-made structures based on projective invariance”. Pattern Recognition Journal, Volume 40, Issue 1, January 2007, Pages 296-308 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0031320306001671
In this paper we propose a geometry-based image retrieval scheme that makes use of projectively invariant features. Cross-ratio (CR) is an invariant feature under projective transformations for collinear points. We compute the CRs of point sets in quadruplets and the CR histogram is used as the feature for retrieval purposes. Being a geometric feature, it allows us to retrieve similar images irrespective of view point and illumination changes. We can retrieve the same building even if the facade has undergone a fresh coat of paints! Color and textural features can also be included, if desired. Experimental results show a favorably very good retrieval accuracy when tested on an image database of size 4000. The method is very effective in retrieving images having man-made objects rich in polygonal structures like buildings, rail tracks, etc.
Recommended citation: Rajashekhar, S. Chaudhuri and V.P. Namboodiri (2007), “Retrieval of images of man-made structures based on projective invariance”. Pattern Recognition Journal, Volume 40, Issue 1, January 2007, Pages 296-308