This reference for academics, researchers, and industry practitioners discusses major theoretical aspects and practical solutions related to content-based image retrieval using current technologies and applications within the field of artificial intelligence (AI). The book's 11 chapters are organized into four major sections on AI for feature extraction and representation, AI for distance measurement and image indexing, AI relevance feedback, and intelligent content-based image retrieval (CBIR) systems and applications. The readership for the book includes those working in artificial intelligence, data mining and databases, cognitive informatics, software systems and design, and human aspects of technology. Ma is affiliated with Northeastern University, China. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)