Information Processing Device Classifier Generation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing recognition technologies face challenges in increasing user adoption due to the need for pre-installed classifiers, which increases production costs and hinders user uptake, as the generation of precise classifiers is complex and data-intensive.

Innovation Solution

An information processing device that stores learning information acquired by machine learning and performs recognition processing using identification information, allowing for flexible and efficient recognition processing without the need for pre-installed classifiers, thereby reducing costs and expanding user access.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If classifiers are pre-installed in devices to enable recognition processing, then recognition functionality is available, but production cost increases and device price rises

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverecognition functionalityVSAvoidproduction cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the classifier generation process from the device manufacturing process. Instead of pre-installing classifiers during device production, the system allows classifiers to be generated separately using machine learning on training data, then installed or accessed by end users as needed. This separation eliminates the need for expensive preconfiguration during manufacturing while maintaining recognition functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent prepares training data and classifier generation resources in advance, but separates the actual classifier generation from device manufacturing. The machine learning models and training datasets are prepared beforehand, allowing classifiers to be generated on-demand without increasing production costs. This preliminary preparation enables flexible, post-manufacturing customization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Measurement precision

If a vast amount of learning data is used to improve classifier precision and accuracy, then recognition precision improves, but the time for generating the classifier lengthens

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverecognition precisionVSAvoidclassifier generation time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs classifier generation in advance using available training data, storing the generated classifiers for later use. This preliminary generation avoids the need for users to wait for classifier training when they need recognition functionality. The system pre-processes learning data and generates classifiers before actual recognition tasks begin.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the recognition system into separate components: training data preparation, classifier generation, and recognition execution. This segmentation allows classifier generation to be performed independently and stored, separating the time-consuming training phase from the fast recognition phase. Multiple classifiers can be generated in parallel using different training datasets.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS10755168B2Information processing device and information processing method
Publication Date: 2020.08.25 SONY GROUP CORP
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AI summary

An information processing device includes a storage unit that stores learning information acquired by machine learning, an input unit that acquires identification information, and a processing unit that performs recognition processing using the learning information that is specified by the storage unit on a basis of the identification information. An information processing method is executed by a processor, the information processing method includes storing learning information acquired by machine learning, acquiring identification information, and performing recognition processing using the learning information that is specified from storage on a basis of the identification information.