Interpretable Image Aesthetic Scoring via Scenario-Integrated Neural Network

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing image aesthetic scoring methods cannot interpret the scoring results, limiting user understanding and experience.

Innovation Solution

An image aesthetic processing method that integrates scenario information into a neural network structure, using a convolutional structure set and an image classification neural network to generate an interpretable aesthetic scoring model, with a loss function calculation layer for improved robustness and accuracy, and applies this model in a dual execution environment for secure operation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If a depth model-based image aesthetic scoring method is used, then scoring can be performed, but the scoring result cannot be interpreted

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinterpretability of scoring resultVSAvoidscoring accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The neural network is segmented into multiple functional modules: a backbone network for feature extraction, an image classification network for scenario identification, and a loss function calculation layer for scoring. This segmentation allows each module to perform its specific function independently, making the overall system both accurate and interpretable.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

An image classification neural network is introduced as an intermediary component between the backbone network and the scoring output. This intermediary layer classifies image scenarios and provides interpretability by identifying what aspects of the image are being evaluated, while still enabling accurate scoring through the integrated architecture.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Loss of information

If scenario information is integrated into the neural network, then interpretability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvescenario information interpretabilityVSAvoidneural network structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The backbone network and image classification network are merged into a unified second neural network structure. This merging allows scenario information to be integrated seamlessly into the existing network architecture without requiring completely separate systems, thus improving interpretability while controlling complexity growth.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The second neural network is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: feature extraction from the backbone network, scenario classification through the image classification network, and aesthetic scoring through the loss function calculation layer. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated components, managing system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Reliability

If a dual execution environment is used for secure operation, then security is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesecurity of model executionVSAvoidexecution environment complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The execution environment is segmented into a trusted execution environment and a non-trusted execution environment. The image aesthetic scoring model is deployed only in the trusted environment, which is isolated from external threats. This segmentation provides security by ensuring that the core scoring logic executes in a protected context while reducing overall system complexity through clear environmental separation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS11314988B2Image aesthetic processing method and electronic device
Publication Date: 2022.04.26 HUAWEI TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

This application provides an image aesthetic processing method and an electronic device. A method for generating an image aesthetic scoring model includes: constructing a first neural network based on a preset convolutional structure set; obtaining an image classification neural network, where the image classification neural network is used to classify image scenarios; obtaining a second neural network based on the first neural network and the image classification neural network, where the second neural network is a neural network containing scenario information; and determining an image aesthetic scoring model based on the second neural network, where output information of the image aesthetic scoring model includes image scenario classification information. In this method, scenario information is integrated into a backbone neural network, so that a resulting image aesthetic scoring model is interpretable. In addition, scoring accuracy of the image aesthetic scoring model can be improved by using the preset convolutional structure set.