Autonomous Vehicle Object Recognition Training Data Generation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for object recognition and distance estimation in autonomous vehicles are limited due to the infinite variations of road objects, processing capabilities, and the limitations of cameras, radar, and LiDAR technologies, leading to inaccuracies and high costs.

Innovation Solution

A method involving the use of multiple recognition and detection techniques, such as YoloV4-CSP and YoloV4-P7 algorithms, to generate improved training data videos by integrating and sampling frames, and calculating transform values for object coordinates across frames, enhancing object recognition and distance estimation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If multiple recognition techniques are applied to improve object recognition accuracy, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveobject recognition accuracyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the object recognition task into multiple independent recognition techniques (e.g., YoloV4-CSP, YoloV4-P7) that process images separately. Each technique operates as an independent module, allowing the system to leverage multiple algorithms without creating a monolithic complex system. The segmentation enables modular processing where each recognizer handles specific aspects of object detection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges the results from multiple recognition techniques through frame integration and sampling. By combining outputs from different recognition algorithms and using detection techniques to integrate frames, the system achieves improved measurement precision while managing complexity through structured combination rather than chaotic integration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Reliability

If more frames are integrated to improve recognition reliability, then reliability is improved, but loss of time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverecognition reliabilityVSAvoidprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies partial action by using sampling techniques to select only necessary frames from the integrated frame set. Instead of processing all possible frames, the system extracts a representative subset that maintains recognition reliability while significantly reducing processing time. This partial processing approach avoids the excessive time cost of complete frame analysis.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent performs preliminary frame integration and detection before final sampling. By pre-processing frames to identify and integrate relevant detection results beforehand, the system prepares data in advance, allowing faster final processing. This preliminary action reduces the time burden during critical recognition phases.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Manufacturing precision

If advanced recognition algorithms are used to improve measurement precision, then manufacturing precision is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedistance estimation accuracyVSAvoidalgorithm complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs universal recognition algorithms like YoloV4-CSP and YoloV4-P7 that can handle multiple object types and scenarios through a single framework. These multi-functional algorithms provide high manufacturing precision for distance estimation without requiring separate specialized systems for each object type, thereby managing algorithmic complexity while maintaining accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20240282072A1Method for generating improved training data video and apparatus thereof
Publication Date: 2024.08.22 42DOT INC
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AI summary

A method of generating an improved training data video includes recognizing an object included in a first image by applying at least two recognition techniques to the first image acquired during driving, applying at least two detection techniques to a result of recognizing the object and detecting a frame by each of the applied detection techniques, generating a frame set including a plurality of frames by integrating the detected frames, and generating a second image by sampling the integrated frame set.