Flower Identification Application Functional Overview An online flower identification application, similar to wild flower identification books.
Identify by: Color Groups: Purple, Pink, Blue, Green, White, Yellow, Orange, Brown, Red Structure - Shape and size (from a small number of stereotyped shapes) Type of plant (tree, creeper, shrub, etc.) on which it grows. By photo - can have multiple photos of same flower
Index by: Common name Local names Botanical name
Tasks: Scan flower photos Get data entered on flower details See if Shrikanth Ingalhalikar's flower CD is useful Identify software platform to use for application Host on greenibis.com
Future features: Allow users to upload their own flower photos Allow users to upload comments on a flower or add details (somewhat like a blog) - moderate?
Use case: Type "red large grows on trees"
Technology Overview Google AppEngine Application with interface to Picasaweb Album Google Data API , using the community search features.