Semi-supervised Marking for Hyperspectral Ground-Objects

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for ground-object recognition and marking in hyperspectral images are inefficient and costly, as they rely heavily on manual processes and require large amounts of labeled samples, struggling to accurately identify minor-target objects and handle non-linear relationships in high-dimensional data.

Innovation Solution

The method employs t-SNE dimensionality reduction to fuse features into lower-dimensional data, followed by unsupervised clustering based on local density for automatic clustering, and uses MATLAB matrix transformations to map results onto original images, reducing manual work and improving accuracy.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual recognition and marking methods are used for ground-objects in hyperspectral images, then recognition accuracy can be maintained through expert judgment, but the processing efficiency is low and costs are high

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

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs automatic recognition and marking of ground-objects without requiring manual expert intervention. The algorithm independently processes hyperspectral image data, identifies ground-objects, and generates marking results automatically, enabling the system to serve itself rather than relying on external human operators

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the manual mechanical process of expert visual inspection and marking with an automated computational system. The algorithm substitutes human experts by processing hyperspectral data through mathematical transformations and pattern recognition, eliminating the need for manual recognition while maintaining objective consistency

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

2Measurement precision

If supervised classification methods are used with large numbers of labeled samples, then classification accuracy is improved, but the cost of collecting and labeling samples increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveclassification accuracyVSAvoidsample labeling cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts and utilizes only the essential spectral features from hyperspectral data through dimensionality reduction, rather than requiring extensive labeled training samples. The method isolates the key information needed for classification while eliminating redundant data, thereby reducing dependency on large labeled datasets

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The algorithm achieves effective classification with a limited subset of spectral bands and fewer labeled samples by applying selective dimensionality reduction and feature extraction. Rather than processing all available data exhaustively, the method identifies and processes only the critical portions necessary for accurate ground-object recognition

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

3Device complexity

If linear dimensionality reduction methods are used on hyperspectral data, then wave band correlation is reduced and processing is simplified, but minor-target ground-objects are easily ignored

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata processing complexityVSAvoidminor-target recognition accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies different processing strategies to different regions of the hyperspectral data based on local characteristics. The algorithm identifies and preserves local spectral patterns that correspond to minor targets while reducing redundancy in dominant regions, ensuring that minor targets are not lost during dimensionality reduction

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The method transforms the hyperspectral data from the original spectral dimension to a reduced dimension while preserving the essential structure. By carefully selecting the reduction approach, the algorithm maintains the ability to distinguish minor targets in the transformed space, effectively changing dimensions without losing critical information

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

4Loss of information

If non-linear dimensionality reduction methods are used to preserve local geometric structure, then intrinsic variables are discovered, but the physical characteristics of hyperspectral data are not considered

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenon-linear relationship preservationVSAvoidphysical characteristic utilization
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges non-linear dimensionality reduction techniques with physical characteristic considerations. The algorithm combines the advantages of preserving local geometric structures with the utilization of hyperspectral data's physical properties, creating a hybrid approach that achieves both information preservation and physical adaptability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The method creates a composite processing approach by integrating multiple techniques: non-linear dimensionality reduction for structure preservation and physical characteristic-based processing for adaptability. This composite strategy combines the strengths of different methods to overcome their individual limitations

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Data Source

PatentUS10984238B2Semi-supervised automatic marking method and device for ground-object in hyperspectral image
Publication Date: 2021.04.20 CHINA UNIV OF PETROLEUM (EAST CHINA)
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AI summary

The embodiment of the present invention provides a semi-supervised automatic marking method for spartina alterniflora in a hyperspectral image. According to the semi-supervised automatic marking method for spartina alterniflora in a hyperspectral image provided by the present invention, based on the dimensionality reduction on 108-dimensional data of 18 wave bands, unsupervised clustering is performed by the fast clustering algorithm based on the local density, and then the clustering result is matched with a marked spartina alterniflora data set, so that completely automatic marking of the data is realized, and automatic marking for spartina alterniflora is realized. The embodiment of the present invention also provides a semi-supervised automatic marking device for spartina alterniflora in a hyperspectral image. Through the technical scheme provided by the embodiment of the present invention, recognition and marking for spartina alterniflora can be realized accurately and effectively.