2nd Edition
Advances in Semantic Media Adaptation and Personalization, Volume 2
Multimedia Metadata 2.0: Challenges of Collaborative Content Modeling, D. Daylamani Zad and H. Agius
Introduction
Challenges of MM 2.0
Suitability of MPEG-7 in Meeting the Challenges
Conclusion
Research Directions toward User-Centric Multimedia, B. Reiterer, J. Lachner, A. Lorenz, A. Zimmermann, and H. Hellwagner
Introduction
Vision of User-Centric Multimedia
Personalization and Context Management
Content Adaptation
Implications
Conclusion
User-Centered Adaptation of User Interfaces for Heterogeneous Environments, J. Meskens, M. Haesen, K. Luyten, and K. Coninx
Introduction
MuiCSer Process Framework
Models
Designing for Transformation
Runtime UI Adaptation
Discussion
Video Adaptation Based on Content Characteristics and Hardware Capabilities, O. Deniz Onur and A.A. Alatan
Introduction
Utility-Based Video Adaptation
Subjective Video Evaluation Tests
Conclusions
Toward Next-Generation In-Flight Entertainment Systems: A Survey of the State of the Art and Possible Extensions, H. Liu, B. Salem, and M. Rauterberg
Introduction
Overview of the Current In-Flight Entertainment Systems
Extending Capabilities of In-Flight Entertainment Systems to Increase Passengers’ Comfort Actively and Intelligently
Conclusions
Toward an Adaptive Video Retrieval System, F. Hopfgartner and J.M. Jose
Introduction
Background
Research Framework
NewsBoy Architecture
Discussion
On Using Information Retrieval Techniques for Semantic Media Adaptation, S. Laborie and A. Zimmermann
Introduction
Related Work
Motivating Examples
A Framework for Media Adaptation
Media Adaptation by Semantic Web Retrieval
Discussion
Conclusion
Interactive Video Browsing of H.264 Content Based on Just-in-Time Analysis, K. Schoffmann and L. Boszormenyi
Introduction
Related Work
Interactive User Interface
Feature Extraction from H.264
Experimental Results
User Study
Conclusions
Personalized Faceted Navigation in Semantically Enriched Information Spaces, M. Tvarožek and M. Bielikova
Introduction
Related Work
Personalized Faceted Navigation Overview
Model for Relevance Evaluation
Facet Recommendation
Search Result Recommendation
Evaluation
Conclusions
Personalized Audiovisual Content-Based Podcasting, E. Sanchez-Nielsen and F. Chavez-Gutierrez
Introduction
State of the Art
Motivating Scenario: Personalized Podcast Publishing for Parliamentary Web Sites
Customized Podcast Information System
System Status
Conclusions and Future Work
Use of Similarity Detection Techniques for Adaptive News Content Delivery and User Profiling, B. Zaka, C. Safran, and F. Kappe
Introduction
Related Work
Design of PINC
System Architecture
Prototype
Summary and Future Work
Toward an Adaptive and Personalized Web Interaction Using Human Factors, P. Germanakos, N. Tsianos, Z. Lekkas, C. Mourlas, M. Belk, and G. Samaras
Introduction
Theoretical Background
AdaptiveWeb System’s Architecture
Adaptation Process
Evaluating System Performance
Evaluation of the eLearning Paradigm
Evaluation of the eCommerce Paradigm
Conclusions and Future Work
Image-Based Synthesis for Human Facial Expression, N. Ersotelos and F. Dong
Introduction
Previous Work
Existing Technique and New Approach Implementation
Results
Discussions and Future Plans
Conclusion
Image Retrieval Using Particle Swarm Optimization, K. Chandramouli and E. Izquierdo
Introduction
Particle Swarm Optimization
Related Work
Proposed Approach
Experimental Results
Conclusion and Future Work
Image Description Using Scale-Space Edge Pixel Directions Histogram, A.M.G. Pinheiro
Introduction
Scale-Space Edge Pixel Directions Histogram
Image Classifi cation Using Scale-Space Edge Pixel Directions Histogram
Final Remarks and Future Work
Semantic Language for Description and Detection of Visual
Events, A. Azough, A. Delteil, F. De Marchi, and M.-S. Hacid
Introduction
Related Work
Our Contribution
Modeling Visual Events
High-Level Events Detection
Video-Guided Monitoring of Behavior
MPEG-7 Annotation Validation
Conclusion and Perspectives
MPEG-7-Based Semantic Indexing of Film Heritage Audiovisual Content, Y. Cobos Campos, M.T. Linaza Saldana, C. Sarasua Saldana, A. Garcia Gangoiti, and I. Torre Millan
Introduction
Related Work
Application Scenario: Th e CINeSPACE Project
CINeSPACE and MPEG-7
CINeSPACE Annotation Tool
Results
Conclusions and Future Work
Automatic Feature Extraction to an MPEG-7 Content Model, M.J. Parmar and M.C. Angelides
Introduction
Related Work
Feature Extraction Framework
Modeling Content in MPEG-7
Conclusion
Index
Biography
Marios C. Angelides, Phivos Mylonas, Manolis Wallace






