Information Retrieval Architecture and Algorithms / Edition 1

The text stresses the current migration of information retrieval from just textual to multimedia, expounding upon multimedia search, retrieval and display, as well as classic and new textual techniques. It also introduces developments in hardware, and more importantly, search architectures, such as those introduced by Google, in order to approach scalability issues. About this textbook: • A first course text for advanced level courses, providing a survey of information retrieval system theory and architecture, complete with challenging exercises • Approaches information retrieval from a practical systems view in order for the reader to grasp both scope and solutions • Features what is achievable using existing technologies and investigates what deficiencies warrant additional exploration