Image Annotation Metadata for Faster Training Data Selection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current image data processing in computer vision training lacks efficient methods for selecting and preprocessing accurate subject data, leading to training errors and prolonged training times due to manual selection and time-consuming cleaning processes.

Innovation Solution

An image data processing device and method utilizing an annotation algorithm and translation function to annotate features, generate meta-data, and create a data inventory, enabling efficient selection and cleaning of image data based on keywords.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If manual selection of images is performed, then image data accuracy is improved, but training time is prolonged

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage data accuracyVSAvoidtraining time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables images to be automatically annotated and selected without human intervention. The annotation algorithm processes images autonomously to generate annotation data, and the translation function automatically selects images based on keywords, replacing manual selection operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical selection processes with automated computational systems. The annotation algorithm and translation function use computational methods to process, annotate, and select images, substituting human manual operations with automated digital processing.

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

2Measurement precision

If image data cleaning is performed manually, then data accuracy is improved, but processing time is increased

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

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs self-service by automatically annotating images and generating meta-data without human intervention. The annotation algorithm processes images autonomously to extract features and generate accurate annotation data, eliminating the need for manual cleaning operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-annotating images with annotation data before they are needed for training. The translation function pre-processes images by generating meta-data based on keywords, so that when images are selected for training, they are already prepared and filtered, eliminating the need for time-consuming manual cleaning during the training process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Productivity

If automated annotation is used, then processing speed is improved, but annotation accuracy may decrease

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

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary translation function that bridges the annotation algorithm and the final meta-data generation. This intermediary component processes the annotation data through keyword-based translation, ensuring that automated processing maintains accuracy by using semantic understanding and contextual analysis rather than simple pattern matching.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS20260045065A1Image data processing device and image data processing method
Publication Date: 2026.02.12 LITE ON TECH CORP
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AI summary

An image data processing device includes a memory and a processor. The processor is configured to execute following steps based on a plurality of instructions of the memory: annotating a plurality of features in an image with corresponding a plurality of annotation data by using an annotation algorithm; and generating a meta-data by using a translation function based on a keyword and the plurality of annotation data; wherein the meta-data is related to the keyword.