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Automatic Extraction of MPEG-7 Audio Metadata using the Media Asset Management System iFinder

Authors: Loffler, Jobst; Kohler, Joachim

AES Conference: 25th International Conference: Metadata for Audio · Paper 5-4 · June 2004

Abstract

This paper describes the MPEG-7 compliant media asset management system iFinder, which provides a set of automatic methods and software tools for media analysis, archiving and retrieval. The iFinder was developed for use in the media industry and consists of the iFinderSDK and the iFinder retrieval engine. The iFinderSDK is composed of a bundle of modules that realize individual technologies for audio and video metadata extraction. In this paper we present the audio content processing workflow and the pattern recognition methods implemented in iFinder. In particular, a technique for precise audio/text alignment and a browser that displays the synchronized media channels of the retrieval results are discussed. This paper also provides practical insight into how to use MPEG-7 as a standardized metadata format for media asset management.

Details

Published in
AES Conference: 25th International Conference: Metadata for Audio
Paper number
5-4
Publication date
June 6, 2004
Session subject
Metadata for Audio
Affiliation
Fraunhofer Institute for Media Communication IMK, Schloss Birlinghoven,Sankt Augustin, Germany (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Conference Paper