IR Composite Image Generation for Defense AI Training Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
The defense industry faces a severe shortage of training data for AI models, which is costly and time-consuming to obtain, hindering the effective training of AI systems.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for generating composite images using an image generation model that combines background and specific object images, extracting content information, and training the model with domain-specific data to create high-quality composite images suitable for AI training, particularly in infrared (IR) style, addressing the data scarcity issue.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If actual training data is secured for AI models in the defense industry, then the quality and effectiveness of AI training is improved, but the cost and time required increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses image generation models to create synthetic composite images that copy the essential characteristics and structures of real defense-related scenes. These generated images serve as substitutes for actual training data, maintaining the reliability needed for AI training while avoiding the time-consuming process of collecting real-world data.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-service by automatically generating its own training data through the image generation model. Instead of relying on external data collection processes, the system creates its own training datasets by combining background images with object images in various configurations, thereby eliminating the time loss associated with manual data acquisition.
2Reliability
If actual training data is secured for AI models in the defense industry, then the quality and effectiveness of AI training is improved, but the cost increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates synthetic copies of real defense scenes through image generation models. These copied images retain the essential visual characteristics and structural relationships needed for effective AI training, while eliminating the high costs associated with acquiring actual training data through field operations, equipment deployment, and manual collection processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The system generates disposable synthetic training images that can be created cheaply and in unlimited quantities. Unlike expensive real-world data collection campaigns, these generated images cost minimal resources to produce and can be rapidly regenerated in varying configurations, effectively replacing costly actual training data while maintaining training effectiveness.
3Manufacturing precision
If multiple different pieces of content information are extracted and encoded, then the quality and detail of the composite image is improved, but the device complexity and processing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the image generation process into distinct stages: extracting multiple types of content information (semantic segmentation, sketch, edge information), encoding each type separately, and then combining them in the image generation model. This segmentation allows for high-quality composite images with detailed precision while managing complexity by breaking down the processing into modular, manageable steps.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to an image generation method performed by at least one processor. The image generation method may include: receiving an input image including a background and a specific object; extracting at least one piece of content information about the input image; and generating a composite image of a specific domain style associated with the at least one piece of content information by using an image generation model.


