Batch Image Recognition for Rock Deformation Analysis

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing image recognition methods are inefficient for processing large numbers of images, requiring significant human resources and time, and are not suitable for complex rock deformation region recognition in engineering applications.

Innovation Solution

A method and system for image batch processing recognition that combines pre-processing, multi-image segmentation techniques (threshold-based, edge-based, region-based, and clustering-based), and fusion of results using Python and OpenCV libraries, with a database module for rock deformation information acquisition and error analysis.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If traditional single image segmentation methods are used, then processing accuracy for simple images is maintained, but processing efficiency for large numbers of images deteriorates significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage processing efficiencyVSAvoidtime consumption for batch processing
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the batch processing task into multiple parallel streams, each handling different image types with specialized segmentation methods. The system segments images based on their characteristics (rock, soil, interface) and processes them simultaneously through different algorithms, thereby improving overall processing efficiency while maintaining accuracy for each image type.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements preliminary action through pre-processing steps that classify and prepare images before segmentation. By预先 (in advance) categorizing images into different types and selecting appropriate segmentation methods for each category, the system avoids the need to process all images through a single time-consuming method, thus reducing total processing time while maintaining accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Measurement precision

If multiple image segmentation methods are combined for complex images, then recognition accuracy is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverecognition accuracyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by assigning different segmentation methods to different image types based on their specific characteristics. For example, rock images use one segmentation approach while soil images use another, and interface images use a third. This localized approach ensures high recognition accuracy for each image type while avoiding the need to implement all possible segmentation methods for every image, thus controlling system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes parameter changes by dynamically selecting segmentation methods based on image parameters such as color distribution, texture characteristics, and structural features. The system changes the processing parameters (segmentation algorithm selection) according to the detected image characteristics, achieving high accuracy without requiring a fixed complex multi-method system for all images.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If manual data processing is used for rock characteristics, then processing accuracy can be maintained, but human resources and time consumption increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata processing efficiencyVSAvoidhuman resources required
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service by creating an automated system that performs image segmentation and rock characteristic analysis without human intervention. The system automatically classifies images, selects appropriate segmentation methods, processes the images, and extracts rock characteristics, thereby eliminating the need for manual data processing and significantly reducing both human resources and time consumption while maintaining high accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies mechanics substitution by replacing the manual mechanical process of data processing with an automated computer vision system. The system uses algorithms and image processing techniques to automatically segment images and extract rock characteristics, substituting human manual work with automated computational processes, thus improving productivity and reducing human resource requirements.

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

Data Source

PatentUS12136263B2Method and system for image batch processing recognition
Publication Date: 2024.11.05 SINOSTEEL MAANSHAN INST OF MINING RES CO LTD
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AI summary

Provided are a method and a system for image batch processing recognition. Improved adaptive threshold segmentation, regional growth segmentation and global threshold segmentation methods are used to recognize red sandstone samples in a process of uniaxial compression failure in a certain area of Yunnan. In an embodiment, batch recognition times and relative errors of partial recognition images are calculated.