AI Camouflage Pattern Evaluation System

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional camouflage patterns for military equipment and uniforms are ineffective in complex operational environments due to a lack of quantitative analysis, relying on high contrast colors and simple patterns that are easily degraded, leading to reduced camouflage performance.

Innovation Solution

An AI-based image analysis system evaluates camouflage patterns by comparing operation environment images with camouflage pattern images, analyzing color, pattern, and structural similarities using deep learning algorithms to provide a quantitative performance value, optimizing camouflage effectiveness.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional camouflage patterns with high contrast colors and simple patterns are used, then the camouflage function can be implemented, but the camouflage performance is reduced in complex operational environments due to lack of quantitative analysis

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecamouflage performanceVSAvoidadaptability to operational environment
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by transitioning from conventional qualitative camouflage design to quantitative analysis-based design. The system extracts feature information (colors, patterns, structures) from operational environment images and uses these quantitative parameters to generate and evaluate optimized camouflage patterns that adapt to specific environmental conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the conventional mechanical/visual assessment method with an artificial intelligence-based image analysis system. The AI algorithm automatically extracts feature information from images and performs quantitative evaluation, substituting human visual assessment with automated computational analysis.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Reliability

If painted camouflage patterns are applied, then the camouflage function can be achieved, but the patterns are easily scratched, erased, or peeled off over time

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecamouflage functionVSAvoiddurability of camouflage pattern
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the physical state and application method of camouflage from conventional paint to advanced coating materials. By utilizing nanotechnology and advanced material science, the camouflage pattern is applied through specialized coatings that provide enhanced durability, resistance to scratching, and long-term stability while maintaining camouflage effectiveness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Ease of manufacture

If conventional camouflage patterns are used, then the implementation is simple, but the camouflage effect is reduced due to absence of quantitative analysis of operational environment

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesimplicity of pattern implementationVSAvoidquantitative analysis precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces simple visual pattern selection with an automated AI-based image analysis system. The system quantitatively extracts feature information from operational environment images, including color distributions, pattern structures, and textural characteristics, enabling precise measurement and objective evaluation of camouflage performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback by using the AI analysis results to iteratively optimize camouflage patterns. The system evaluates the match between operational environment features and camouflage pattern features, providing quantitative feedback that guides the generation and refinement of optimized camouflage designs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS12026233B2System and method for evaluating camouflage pattern based on image analysis
Publication Date: 2024.07.02 KOREA PHOTONICS TECH INST
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AI summary

According to an embodiment, a system comprises a communication module providing a communication interface, a camouflage pattern evaluation module performing an artificial intelligence-based camouflage pattern evaluation algorithm on an operation environment image and a camouflage pattern image, analyzing a similarity between the operation environment image and the camouflage pattern image, and obtaining an evaluation result of camouflage performance for the camouflage pattern in the operation environment, and a processor deriving a quantitative camouflage performance value for the evaluation result. The artificial intelligence-based camouflage performance evaluation algorithm extracts feature information for the operation environment image and the camouflage pattern image and analyzes the similarity in color, pattern, or structure between the operation environment image and the camouflage pattern image based on the extracted feature information.