Dual Model Image Classification Merging for Video Censorship

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing image classification systems face challenges in accuracy and speed when dealing with video censorship, as they require long update cycles and slow model updates to retrain models upon detecting variant samples.

Innovation Solution

The method involves using two machine learning models: a first model for initial classification and a second model for vector search-based classification. The results from both models are merged to determine a target classification result, improving accuracy and speed.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If a single machine learning model is used for image classification, then the system is simple and easy to maintain, but the classification accuracy is insufficient and update cycles are long

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveclassification accuracyVSAvoidmodel structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines two different machine learning models (a first model for initial classification and a second model for vector search-based classification) to process images. The first model provides baseline classification while the second model refines results using vector search, merging their outputs to achieve higher accuracy without requiring complete model retraining

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Reliability

If the model is retrained and redeployed upon detecting variant samples, then the classification accuracy improves, but the update cycle becomes long and model updates slow

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveclassification reliabilityVSAvoidmodel update time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary classification using a first machine learning model that can quickly identify potential issues. When variant samples are detected, the second model activates to perform vector search and provide refined classification results, enabling faster response without requiring complete model retraining and redeployment

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary classification result determination process that synthesizes outputs from both models. This intermediary layer allows the system to incorporate new information from vector search results without requiring full model retraining, thus improving reliability while reducing update time

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS12277168B2Method and apparatus for image processing and image classification
Publication Date: 2025.04.15 ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD
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  • US12277168B2 patent drawing
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides methods and apparatuses for image processing and image classification. In one embodiment, the method for image processing comprises: receiving an image; obtaining a first classification result for the image based on a classification model; processing the image for classification based on a preset process, and providing a processing result into a re-ranking model to obtain a second classification result for the image; and determining a target classification result for the image, based on the first classification result and the second classification result.