Bayesian Estimator for Image Stabilization and Compression

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current machine learning techniques face challenges in optimizing image processing tasks such as stabilization, compression, and restoration, particularly in achieving consistent performance across different sensor data domains and improving image quality through efficient algorithms.

Innovation Solution

A signal processing apparatus employing a Bayesian estimator that performs machine learning to approximate output values to expectations by calculating differences between input and output data, searching for optimal configurations, and integrating sensor fusion and image recognition processing to enhance stabilization and compression/expansion performance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If machine learning is used to optimize image processing tasks, then image quality and processing performance are improved, but system complexity and computational requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage qualityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the image processing task into multiple specialized neural network components: a stabilization processing unit for motion correction, an image compression unit for reducing data size, and an image expansion unit for super-resolution. Each unit is optimized independently for its specific function, allowing complex image processing to be achieved through coordinated simple components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The Bayesian estimator serves multiple functions simultaneously: it optimizes the stabilization processing parameters, compresses images, expands image resolution, and integrates sensor data. This multi-functional approach reduces overall system complexity by consolidating what would otherwise require separate optimization systems.

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

2Reliability

If sensor fusion processing is applied to integrate multiple data sources, then consistency and reliability of processed data are improved, but processing time and computational load increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata consistencyVSAvoidprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary synchronization and calibration of sensor data during the machine learning training phase. The Bayesian estimator pre-processes sensor fusion parameters and establishes coordinate transformations in advance, so that during actual operation, sensor data from multiple sources can be integrated rapidly without extensive real-time processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Measurement precision

If Bayesian estimation method is used for machine learning, then optimization accuracy and adaptability are improved, but computational complexity and training time increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoptimization accuracyVSAvoidtraining time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The Bayesian estimator applies localized optimization to specific regions and parameters rather than globally optimizing all parameters simultaneously. The system focuses computational effort on critical parameters such as stabilization transformation matrices and compression coefficients, while using fixed or simplified models for less critical parameters, thereby reducing overall training time while maintaining accuracy where it matters most.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS20230108850A1Signal processing apparatus, signal processing method, and program
Publication Date: 2023.04.06 SONY SEMICON SOLUTIONS CORP
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AI summary

A signal processing apparatus includes: a data input unit to which image data is input; an output unit configured to output an output value based on the data input to the data input unit; an expectation feedback calculator configured to calculate a difference between an expectation based on the input data and the output value; and a Bayesian estimator to which information on the difference and information based on the image data are input and which is configured to perform machine learning in order to approximate the output value to the expectation based on the input information and to search for an optimum configuration.