Dual Detector Object Detection with Dynamic Thresholding

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional object detection techniques face challenges in maintaining detection performance, particularly when the training of correspondence relationships does not converge, leading to erroneous or unstable detections due to factors like weather fluctuations and object orientation, especially in outdoor environments.

Innovation Solution

An information processing device that uses two detectors, where the detection result of a first detector is used to determine the settings for a second detector, allowing for improved detection accuracy by adjusting parameters such as threshold values and calculation resources based on prior detection information.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a single detector is used for object detection, then the device complexity is reduced, but the detection stability and accuracy deteriorate when training does not converge

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetector configurationVSAvoiddetection stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The detection system is segmented into multiple detectors, each responsible for detecting different targets. The first detector detects a first target while the second detector detects a second target. This segmentation allows each detector to be optimized for specific detection tasks, improving overall detection stability without requiring a single complex detector to handle all cases

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The detection system is designed with multi-functionality where detectors can be configured to detect different targets based on detection history. The system universally handles various detection scenarios by switching between different detector configurations and processing modes, maintaining reliability across diverse detection requirements

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

2Ease of operation

If threshold values are fixed for object detection, then the ease of operation is improved, but the detection accuracy deteriorates under varying conditions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvethreshold configurationVSAvoiddetection accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The threshold values are made dynamic rather than fixed. The processing parameter for the second detector is determined based on the detection history from the first detector. This dynamic adjustment allows the system to adapt thresholds to varying detection conditions and target states, maintaining high detection accuracy without complex manual configuration

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback mechanisms where the detection result from the first detector informs the configuration of the second detector. The processing parameter of the second detector is determined based on the detection history, creating a feedback loop that continuously optimizes detection accuracy based on actual detection conditions and historical performance

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Measurement precision

If detection parameters are adjusted based on detection history, then the detection accuracy is improved, but the processing time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection accuracyVSAvoidprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary detection actions using the first detector to gather detection history information before configuring the second detector. By conducting initial detection and using those results to inform subsequent detection parameter settings, the system prepares optimal detection configurations in advance, reducing overall processing time while maintaining accuracy

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The detection system operates in periodic cycles where the first detector processes detection tasks, then the system periodically updates the processing parameters for the second detector based on accumulated detection history. This periodic parameter adjustment balances the need for accurate detection with efficient processing by not continuously recalculating parameters

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Data Source

PatentUS11481990B2Detection device, detection method, and recording medium for detecting an object in an image
Publication Date: 2022.10.25 PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CORP OF AMERICA
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AI summary

An information processing device is an information processing device including a processor. The processor obtains a detection result of a first detector for detecting a first target in first sensing data; and based on the detection result of the first detector, determines a setting of processing by a second detector for detecting a second target in second sensing data next in an order after the first sensing data, the second target being different from the first target.