Hierarchical Object Recognition Loading for Memory-Limited Electronics

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing object recognition technologies using AI models inefficiently utilize memory and computational resources due to loading the entire model, which can overwhelm devices with limited memory, computational, and communication capabilities.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device selectively loads object recognition models with a hierarchical structure into volatile memory based on operation modes, using a processor to determine and load only the necessary models for identification and training, reducing computational and memory consumption.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a touch-sensitive display is used to enable touch operations, then ease of operation is improved, but the risk of inadvertent input increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoidrisk of inadvertent input
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts the response behavior of the touch-sensitive display based on detected movement characteristics. When inadvertent movement is detected during touch input, the system modifies whether to register the input, making the response dynamic rather than static. This resolves the contradiction by maintaining ease of operation for intentional touches while preventing inadvertent inputs through adaptive response control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of operation

If the device is held in one hand during video calling, then ease of operation is improved, but stability of the device composition deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoidstability of the device composition
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The device performs self-diagnosis by automatically detecting its own movement characteristics during video calling using its motion sensors. The system monitors acceleration patterns and determines whether the device is being held steadily or moved inadvertently, then autonomously adjusts input registration accordingly. This self-service approach allows one-handed operation while maintaining stability through automatic detection and adjustment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Productivity

If touch-sensitive display operations are used, then productivity is improved, but loss of information increases due to inadvertent input

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveproductivityVSAvoidloss of information
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements feedback by continuously monitoring movement characteristics during touch input and using this information to determine whether to register the input. The feedback loop detects acceleration patterns, compares them against thresholds, and adjusts input registration accordingly. This prevents inadvertent inputs that would cause information loss while maintaining productivity for intentional touches by allowing rapid input when movement characteristics indicate deliberate action.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP3973375B1Electronic device and method for controlling the electronic device
Publication Date: 2026.05.06 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

The electronic device includes a camera, a non-volatile memory storing at least one instruction and a plurality of object recognition models, a volatile memory, and a processor, connected to the non-volatile memory, the volatile memory, and the camera, and configured to control the electronic device. The processor, by executing the at least one instruction, is configured to, based on an operation mode of the electronic device, load, to the volatile memory, a hierarchical object recognition model having a hierarchical structure corresponding to the operation mode, the hierarchical object recognition model including objection recognition models among the plurality of object recognition models, obtain information on an object by inputting an object image obtained through the camera to the hierarchical object recognition model, and determine an operation of the electronic device based on the information on the object.