Region-Based Learning Model Selection for Geometric Estimation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing learning models for estimating geometric information require significant time and labor to prepare, making it difficult to cover all scenes effectively.

Innovation Solution

An information processing apparatus and method that sets a setting region and acquires a learning model corresponding to that region from a plurality of pre-learned models, allowing for efficient selection and use of relevant models for image processing tasks.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a learning model is prepared to cover all scenes, then the coverage and versatility are improved, but the time and labor required for preparation increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvescene coverageVSAvoidmodel preparation time
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the learning models into multiple versions, each trained for specific scenes or conditions. Instead of creating one comprehensive model for all scenes, the system segments the modeling task into multiple specialized models that can be prepared more quickly and deployed selectively based on the current scene requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent prepares multiple learning model versions in advance, each optimized for different scenes. By performing the preliminary action of creating specialized models for various scenarios beforehand, the system avoids the need to train a single all-encompassing model, thereby reducing the time and labor investment while maintaining comprehensive scene coverage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Measurement precision

If multiple learning models are prepared for different regions, then the accuracy for specific regions is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvegeometric information estimation accuracyVSAvoidmodel selection and management complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent incorporates a selection mechanism that determines which learning model version to use based on the current scene characteristics. This feedback loop allows the system to automatically choose the most appropriate pre-prepared model for the given situation, improving accuracy without requiring manual intervention or complex management overhead.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS11295142B2Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium
Publication Date: 2022.04.05 CANON KK
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AI summary

Of a plurality of learning models learned to output geometric information corresponding to a captured image, a learning model corresponding to a setting region is acquired.