Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods struggle to generate learning data for predicting deformations in unknown captured images, particularly in structures like concrete, as they rely on distortion distributions from known test bodies rather than using images as inputs.

Innovation Solution

An information processing apparatus and method that calculates difference deformation data between images captured at different timings to create learning data for predicting deformations, using a model that predicts deformation appearance based on these differences.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If a distortion distribution from a known test body is used for determination, then the measurement can be performed, but learning data for predicting deformation appearance based on captured images cannot be generated

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedeformation prediction accuracyVSAvoidapplicability to unknown captured images
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates learning data by copying and comparing deformation patterns from a first inspection image to a second inspection image. The deformation extraction unit identifies deformations in both images, and the learning data creation unit generates training data by comparing these extracted deformations, enabling the learning model to predict deformation appearance in unknown captured images without requiring known test bodies

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The patent performs preliminary deformation extraction and comparison to create learning data before actual deformation prediction is needed. By pre-processing inspection images to extract deformation information and generate learning data in advance, the system prepares training data that enables future deformation appearance predictions on unknown images

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS20250225644A1Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program
Publication Date: 2025.07.10 CANON KK
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AI summary

An information processing apparatus comprising: one or more processors; and one or more memories including instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the information processing apparatus to: acquire first deformation data indicating a deformation included in a first inspection image obtained by capturing a first region, and second deformation data indicating a deformation included in a second inspection image obtained by capturing a second region including at least a part of the first region at a timing newer than a timing at which the first inspection image is captured; calculate difference deformation data indicating a difference between the first deformation data and the second deformation data; and create learning data for causing, to learn, a model that predicts an appearance of the deformation based on the difference deformation data.