Abnormality Detection Model Training with Selected Feature Dimensions

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing abnormality detection models trained with only normal data using unsupervised learning face accuracy issues due to the lack of sufficient abnormality data, making efficient training challenging.

Innovation Solution

An information processing apparatus that extracts features of n dimensions from training images, selects k dimensions based on feature differences or random selection, and generates an abnormality detection model for accurate inference, allowing training with or without abnormal images.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If unsupervised learning is used to train abnormality detection models with only normal data, then the cost for generating training data is low and introduction to the site is easy, but the accuracy of the abnormality detection models is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of model trainingVSAvoiddetection accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary action by collecting and storing abnormal images in advance during the model training phase. This allows the model to be trained with both normal and abnormal data before deployment, improving detection accuracy while maintaining the ease of unsupervised learning approach. The abnormal images are gathered proactively rather than waiting for them to occur naturally during operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback by using detected abnormal images as new training data for subsequent model iterations. When the model detects an abnormality, that image is fed back into the training dataset, allowing the model to continuously improve its accuracy by learning from real-world abnormal cases it encounters during operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Measurement precision

If supervised learning is used to train abnormality detection models with abnormal data, then the detection accuracy is improved, but it is not efficient to execute supervised learning after collecting sufficient abnormality data

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection accuracyVSAvoidtraining efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies dynamics by making the training approach flexible and adaptive. The model can be trained using unsupervised learning with only normal data initially, then dynamically transition to supervised learning when abnormal data becomes available. This dynamic adjustment allows the system to optimize between ease of deployment and detection accuracy based on the availability of training data.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the training parameter composition by starting with only normal data for unsupervised learning, then gradually incorporating abnormal data as it becomes available. This parameter change in the training dataset composition allows the system to improve detection accuracy without requiring all abnormal data to be collected upfront, thereby maintaining training efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Stability of the object's composition

If defects rarely occur in inspection targets at the site, then the inspection process is stable, but it is difficult to collect sufficient abnormality data for training

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinspection stabilityVSAvoidabnormality data quantity
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary action by proactively collecting and storing abnormal images during the model training phase, rather than waiting for them to occur naturally during routine inspection. This advance collection ensures sufficient abnormal data is available for training while the inspection process remains stable with rare defects.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses copying by generating or obtaining abnormal images that can be used as training data. These copied or synthesized abnormal images serve as substitutes for real defect occurrences, allowing the model to be trained on sufficient abnormal data without requiring actual defects to be present during normal inspection operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Data Source

PatentUS20260057646A1Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2026.02.26 KK TOSHIBA
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AI summary

According to one embodiment, an information processing apparatus includes a processor. The processor is configured to acquire at least one training image including an inspection target from an image database that stores the training image, extract first features of n dimensions of the training image output from a feature extraction model by inputting the training image to the feature extraction model, select k dimensions from the n dimensions, and generate an abnormality detection model used to infer a state of the inspection target by executing training using the first features of the selected k dimensions among the first features of the n-dimensions of the training image.