Debug File for Image Detection Algorithm Automation

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Solution Overview

Problem

The conventional method of debugging image detection algorithms in visual inspection systems is cumbersome, requiring sequential input of multiple images and corresponding algorithms, which reduces efficiency and complicates the debugging process.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus that utilize a debug file containing image and algorithm indication information to automatically obtain images and corresponding detection algorithms, execute them separately, and provide detection result information, simplifying the debugging process and improving efficiency by using a hierarchical parameter configuration file and a general-purpose debug interface.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If sequential manual input of multiple images and algorithms is used, then debugging can be performed, but the process becomes cumbersome and efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedebugging efficiencyVSAvoiddebugging process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple images and their corresponding algorithm configurations into a single debug file with unified structure. Instead of handling each image-algorithm pair separately through manual input, the system merges them into one integrated file that can be processed automatically, thereby improving debugging efficiency while maintaining operational simplicity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent prepares the debug file in advance with all necessary image indication information and algorithm indication information organized in a structured format. This preliminary organization eliminates the need for sequential manual input during the debugging process, allowing the system to automatically retrieve and process the required data, thus enhancing both efficiency and ease of operation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Productivity

If automated execution based on debug files is implemented, then debugging efficiency improves, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedebugging efficiencyVSAvoidsystem structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the automated debugging system into distinct functional modules: a file reading module that parses the debug file, an image acquisition module that retrieves images based on image indication information, an algorithm selection module that identifies algorithms based on algorithm indication information, and an execution module that runs the algorithms. This segmentation manages system complexity by organizing functions into independent, manageable components while maintaining high automation efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The debug file serves as an intermediary structure that bridges the user's debugging requirements and the system's automated execution capabilities. By standardizing the interface between manual configuration and automated processing through this intermediate file format, the system achieves high efficiency without requiring complex real-time interaction mechanisms

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS20240054770A1Method and apparatus for debugging image detection algorithm, device, medium, and program product
Publication Date: 2024.02.15 CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY (HONG KONG) LIMITED
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AI summary

A method and an apparatus for debugging an image detection algorithm, a device, a medium, and a program product are provided. The method includes: obtaining a debug file that includes image indication information of a plurality of images and algorithm indication information of the images; further, obtaining the images based on the image indication information of the images, and determining image detection algorithms corresponding to the images based on the algorithm indication information of the images; and further, separately executing the corresponding image detection algorithms for the images to obtain detection result information corresponding to the images. In embodiments of the present application, the images and the image detection algorithms corresponding to the images are obtained based on the debug file, and then the corresponding image detection algorithms are separately executed for the images to obtain the detection result information of the images.