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251-0341-00L 5 Credits DS , MSC D-INFK

Multimedia Retrieval

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Roger Weber
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:07:02

Abstract

Introduction to information retrieval with a focus on text documents and images. Main topics comprise extraction of characteristic features from documents, index structures, retrieval models, search algorithms, benchmarking, and feedback mechanisms. Searching the web, images and XML collections demonstrate recent applications of information retrieval and their implementation.

Objective

In depth understanding of managing, indexing, and retrieving documents with text, image, XML, music, and video content. Knowledge about basic search algorithms on the web, benchmarking of search algorithms, and relevance feedback methods.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
DS , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 15 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Multimedia Retrieval
  • Fri 13:15-15:00 (IFW A 36)
2 h weekly
exercise Multimedia Retrieval
  • Fri 15:15-16:00 (IFW A 36)
1 h weekly

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