Bounding Box Aspect Ratios for Occluded Object Coordinate Correction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing object detection techniques struggle with accurately detecting occluded individuals, particularly when a person is hidden by another object, and often require large databases or fail to consider three-dimensional position information.

Innovation Solution

An image processing apparatus and method that uses bounding box aspect ratios to determine occlusions and correct coordinate information using deep learning, adjusting reference aspect ratios based on object type and attributes, and applying calibration to estimate tiptoe coordinates.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Difficulty of detecting and measuring

If deep learning based object detection is used, then object detection capability is improved, but detection accuracy for occluded objects deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveobject detection capabilityVSAvoiddetection accuracy for occluded objects
Core Design Contradiction:
Difficulty of detecting and measuringVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the parameter of aspect ratio threshold dynamically based on object type and occlusion probability. Instead of using a fixed threshold, the system adjusts the reference aspect ratio according to the detected object's category (human, animal, vehicle) and estimated occlusion level, allowing adaptive detection that maintains accuracy for occluded objects while preserving deep learning's overall detection capability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces traditional geometric verification methods with a deep learning based occlusion detection mechanism. The processor uses neural networks to estimate occlusion probability and adjust aspect ratio thresholds, substituting mechanical/geometric rules with intelligent algorithms that can handle occluded objects more effectively

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

2Reliability

If large amount of database is used to supplement detector performance, then detection reliability is improved, but system complexity and data requirements worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection reliabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity and data requirements
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs self-service by using its own detection results to guide further processing. The deep learning detector's output (bounding boxes and confidence scores) is immediately used to identify potential occlusions and trigger aspect ratio verification, creating a self-contained detection pipeline that doesn't require external databases

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces aspect ratio verification as an intermediary step between deep learning detection and final object confirmation. This intermediate verification layer filters out false positives from occluded objects without requiring additional training data or complex database queries, simplifying the overall system

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Productivity

If aspect ratio threshold is fixed, then processing speed is improved, but detection accuracy for different object types deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprocessing speedVSAvoiddetection accuracy for different object types
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent makes the aspect ratio threshold dynamic by adjusting it according to the detected object's type and estimated occlusion probability. The reference aspect ratio changes based on whether the object is a human, animal, or vehicle, and whether occlusion is detected, allowing the system to adapt to different object characteristics while maintaining processing efficiency through algorithmic rather than manual adjustment

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS12417634B2Occlusion detection and object coordinate correction for estimating the position of an object
Publication Date: 2025.09.16 HANWHA VISION CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed is a image processing apparatus and a method for controlling the image processing apparatus. The image processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may identify an object from an acquired image, determine whether the object is hidden by another object by using an aspect ratio of a bounding box of the detected object, and based on the object being hidden, estimate an entire length of the object based on coordinate information of the bounding box. Accordingly, the size information of the hidden object may be efficiently identified while a large amount of database is applied or resources of the apparatus is minimized. The present disclosure may be in connection with a surveillance camera, an automotive driving vehicle, an artificial intelligence module of at least one of a user terminal or a server, a robot, an augmented reality (AR) device, a virtual reality (VR) device, a device related to a 5G service, and the like.