Fingerprint Image Correction Model Training Through Feedback Evaluation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Fingerprint images registered in databases often lack accurate correction, with uncorrected images affecting matching reliability, necessitating a method to automatically correct and detect such images with high accuracy.

Innovation Solution

A model generation apparatus and method that selects training data, trains a model to correct fingerprint images, calculates evaluation values, and updates the model based on these values to improve accuracy, enabling detection of uncorrected images.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If fingerprint images are automatically corrected using a basic model, then processing speed increases, but correction accuracy decreases compared to forensic examiner correction

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprocessing speedVSAvoidcorrection accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the model generates correction results, evaluation values are calculated to assess correction quality, and the model is updated based on these evaluation values. This closed-loop feedback system enables the model to learn from its errors and progressively improve correction accuracy while maintaining automated processing speed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables the model to self-improve through automatic evaluation and updating processes. The model corrects fingerprint images, the correction quality is evaluated, and the model is automatically updated without requiring manual intervention from forensic examiners for each correction, achieving both automation and improving accuracy over time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Measurement precision

If all fingerprint images are manually corrected by forensic examiners, then correction accuracy is high, but processing time and cost increase significantly

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

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables automatic self-correction of fingerprint images through the trained model, eliminating the need for manual correction of all images. The model processes images autonomously, providing high-speed automated correction while maintaining acceptable accuracy through the evaluation and update mechanism.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical process of manual correction by forensic examiners with an automated computational model. This substitution transitions from human manual operation to machine-based automatic correction, dramatically reducing processing time while maintaining functional adequacy through iterative improvement.

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

3Measurement precision

If the model is trained with all available fingerprint images, then model accuracy improves, but training complexity and computational resources increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemodel accuracyVSAvoidtraining complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the training process into iterative stages where the model is trained on subsets of data, evaluated, and updated progressively. Rather than requiring all data to be processed simultaneously, the system divides training into manageable iterations, reducing computational complexity while achieving high accuracy through cumulative learning.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses partial training data in each iteration rather than requiring complete datasets. The model is trained on selected portions of fingerprint images, evaluated, and updated in stages. This partial action approach reduces training complexity and resource requirements while still achieving high accuracy through repeated iterative improvement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS12387471B2Model generation apparatus, model generation method, image processing apparatus, image processing method, and recording medium
Publication Date: 2025.08.12 NEC CORP
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AI summary

In a model generation apparatus, a training data selection means selects sets of training data from a plurality of fingerprint images. A learning means trains a model that corrects a fingerprint image, by using the sets of training data. An evaluation value calculation means calculates evaluation values of results acquired by inputting the plurality of fingerprint images into the trained model. A model update means updates a model to be trained, based on the evaluation values. Next, the training data selection means determines sets of training data to be selected from the plurality of fingerprint images based on the evaluation values.