Hierarchical Transfer Learning Model for ADAS

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) face challenges in adapting to different geographic areas without significant changes, as models trained on specific geographic data become overly specific and less effective in other areas.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of transfer learning systems that allow devices to learn from models trained on data from both local and global regions, using a hierarchical structure with city, locality, and section manager servers to aggregate and transfer learned knowledge across different geographical regions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If a model is trained on data from a particular geographic area, then the model's performance in that specific area is improved, but the model becomes overly specific and less effective in other geographic areas

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemodel performance accuracyVSAvoidgeographic adaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The model is divided into multiple segments corresponding to different geographic regions (locality segments, city segments, state segments, country segments). Each segment is trained on data from its specific region, allowing the model to maintain high accuracy for local conditions while being part of a larger hierarchical structure that provides geographic versatility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Different segments of the model have different training data characteristics tailored to their specific geographic regions. Locality segments are trained on highly localized data for maximum local accuracy, while higher-level segments provide broader geographic context, creating a hierarchy where each level has optimized quality for its scope.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Adaptability or versatility

If a model is trained on large amounts of diverse geographic data, then the model's versatility across regions is improved, but the model becomes less accurate for specific local conditions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvegeographic versatilityVSAvoidlocal performance accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The model is divided into multiple segments corresponding to different geographic regions (locality segments, city segments, state segments, country segments). Each segment is trained on data from its specific region, allowing the model to maintain high accuracy for local conditions while being part of a larger hierarchical structure that provides geographic versatility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The solution adds a hierarchical dimension to the model architecture, organizing segments by geographic scale (locality < city < state < country). This dimensional organization allows the system to simultaneously maintain both local specificity and global versatility by selecting appropriate segment combinations based on the operational context.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Measurement precision

If separate models are trained for each geographic area, then local performance is optimized, but the system complexity increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelocal performance accuracyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple geographic segments are merged into a single unified hierarchical model structure. Instead of maintaining separate independent models for each region, the segments are combined with shared architecture and parameters, reducing overall system complexity while preserving local performance through the hierarchical organization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The hierarchical model structure serves multiple functions: it can operate with full segments for global coverage, with partial segments for regional optimization, or with specific segments for local precision. This multi-functionality reduces complexity by replacing the need for multiple separate models with a single adaptable system.

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

Data Source

PatentUS12243422B2Hierarchical transfer learning system
Publication Date: 2025.03.04 TOYOTA JIDOSHA KK
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AI summary

Systems, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to improving the performance of a device in different geographic locations by using transfer learning to provide a customized learning model for the different locations. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving segments of a model from separate members in a geographic hierarchy and assembling the segments into the model. The segments include at least a first segment, a second segment, and a third segment. The method includes processing sensor data using the model to provide an output for assisting a device.