Road Junction Obstacle Detection With Dual AI Image Verification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing obstacle detection systems at road intersections, such as level crossings, suffer from false positives and negatives, and are affected by environmental conditions like lighting and weather, leading to unreliable obstacle detection.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method using artificial intelligence models to detect the presence and absence of objects in digital images, employing convolutional neural networks to classify objects and ensure accurate detection through a double-check process, regardless of environmental factors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If radar is used to detect obstacles at level crossings, then detection range is improved, but object classification capability deteriorates (can only classify by size)
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple detection technologies (radar for detection range and optical cameras for classification) into a unified obstacle detection system. The radar component provides long-range detection capability while the optical camera component provides detailed object classification, merging the strengths of both technologies to resolve the contradiction between detection range and classification precision.
2Reliability
If ultrasonic or infrared transducers are used, then detection capability is improved, but reliability deteriorates (prone to false positives and negatives)
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the system continuously monitors detection results and adjusts its operation based on environmental conditions. The dual-model approach (detection model and absence model) provides feedback validation, where the absence model verifies negative detections to reduce false positives, and the system adapts to environmental changes to maintain precision while preserving detection capability.
3Measurement precision
If metal loops are used for detection, then metal object detection is improved, but versatility deteriorates (cannot detect non-metal objects)
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs optical cameras as a universal detection medium that can detect all types of objects (metal, non-metal, organic, inorganic) through their visual characteristics. The deep learning model is trained to recognize diverse object types, making the system multi-functional and versatile while maintaining high detection accuracy across different material types, thereby replacing the limited metal-loop approach.
4Duration of action of stationary object
If conventional detection systems operate in low lighting conditions, then continuous monitoring is maintained, but detection precision deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic adaptation to lighting conditions through the deep learning model, which can adjust its detection parameters and characteristics based on environmental illumination levels. The system maintains continuous monitoring operation while dynamically optimizing detection precision for current lighting conditions, allowing it to function effectively across varying light levels from bright daylight to dark nighttime conditions.
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AI summary
The present invention discloses a computer-implemented method for detecting the presence of objects in a digital image, comprising the steps of detecting the presence of at least one object in the digital image by feeding said digital image to a first artificial intelligence model configured for this purpose, wherein, when the presence of the object is not detected in the digital image, the absence of at least one element is detected in the digital image by feeding same to a second artificial intelligence model configured for this purpose, when the non-absence of at least one element is detected, the presence of at least one object is detected in the digital image. The invention further discloses a system that uses the computer-implemented method for detecting obstacles on a road from a digital image.