Image Detection Model Switching for Precise Object Part Selection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing image detection systems struggle to accurately and efficiently allow users to select and manipulate specific objects or parts of objects within an image for processes like tracking, autofocus, and counting, especially when multiple detection models with varying granularities are involved.

Innovation Solution

An information processing apparatus that switches between trained models with different detection granularities, displays detection results on a screen, and allows users to select objects or specific parts based on these results, enabling processes like tracking, autofocus, and counting.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If multiple trained models with different detection granularities are used, then detection accuracy and versatility are improved, but device complexity and model selection difficulty increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection accuracyVSAvoidmodel selection complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically switches between different trained models based on user selection and detection needs. The display unit switches which trained model is active and displays results accordingly, allowing the system to adapt its detection granularity dynamically rather than using a fixed model

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

A determination unit acts as an intermediary between the multiple trained models and the user. This unit determines which object should undergo predetermined processes based on user operations on detection results, managing the complexity of model selection and interpretation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple trained models with different detection granularities are used, then the ability to detect various objects and parts is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to model switching requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection versatilityVSAvoidoperation simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system provides self-service by automatically managing model switching based on user interactions. When users perform operations on detection results, the determination unit automatically determines which object to process and which model to use, eliminating the need for users to manually manage model complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback loops where user operations on displayed detection results trigger automatic model switching and process determination. The display unit shows results from the current model, and user interactions feed back to the determination unit, which adjusts model selection accordingly

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20260012698A1Information processing apparatus, image capturing system, method, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for selecting a trained model
Publication Date: 2026.01.08 CANON KK
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AI summary

A display unit switches which trained model, among a plurality of trained models whose granularities of detection for an object to be detected from an image are different from each other, is a trained model of interest, and displays on a screen a result of detection by the trained model of interest. A determination unit determines an object on which a predetermined process is to be performed based on a user operation on the result of detection by the trained model of interest.