Object Quantity Estimation via Terminal Path Prioritization

The patent applies local quality by calculating terminal detection rates separately for each area rather than using a uniform rate across all regions. The object quantity estimation unit computes area-specific detection rates based on local terminal quantities and object quantities, then uses these localized rates to estimate object quantities in each respective area. This resolves the contradiction by adapting the estimation method to local conditions, maintaining accuracy while preserving versatility across different regions with varying detection rates.

The patent applies preliminary action by prioritizing the processing of paths with higher terminal detection rates before processing paths with lower detection rates. The object quantity estimation unit determines processing priorities based on detection rates and executes estimation operations in this predetermined sequence. This preliminary ordering ensures that areas with more reliable detection data are processed first, providing a foundation that improves accuracy in subsequent processing of areas with smaller object counts and lower detection rates, without adding excessive complexity to the overall system.