JPEG's JPSearch Standard: Harmonizing Image Management and Search

Triggered by the rise of social networks, community-based image sharing platforms are emerging at an increasing rate. Currently, almost every repository offers a different interaction interface and metadata description format. Unfortunately, this prevents unified and efficient access to these repositories. Consequently, data exchange between systems is often cumbersome. In this context, ISO/IEC JTC1 SC29 WG1 (more commonly known as JPEG) initiated the JPSearch framework standardization, which aims to foster the interaction with and among image repositories. The standard focuses on three main cornerstones supporting repository synchronization, search and access, and image collection creation and maintenance. This article discusses the main concepts, parts, and achievements of the JPSearch framework and demonstrates its use through a set of substantial case studies.