An image is automatically assessed with respect to certain features, wherein the assessment is a determination of the degree of importance, interest or attractiveness of the image. First, a digital image is obtained corresponding to the image. Then one or more quantities are computed that are related...http://www.google.fr/patents/US6847733?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US6847733 - Retrieval and browsing of database images based on image emphasis and appeal
Retrieval and browsing of database images based on image emphasis and appeal