Image Scene Segmentation via Multi-Stage Fusion and Block Correction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing deep learning networks for image scene segmentation struggle with accurate segmentation of images containing multiple categories of scenes, often resulting in fragmented segmentation results that affect downstream services.

Innovation Solution

The method involves obtaining an intermediate scene segmentation image through initial segmentation and fusion, detecting segmentation blocks for processing, and performing segmentation correction to obtain a target scene segmentation image, thereby reducing fragmentation and improving accuracy.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If deep learning networks are used for image scene segmentation, then segmentation capability is improved, but segmentation accuracy deteriorates for multi-category scenes due to fragmented results

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesegmentation capabilityVSAvoidsegmentation accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the scene segmentation task into multiple processing stages: initial segmentation to identify candidate regions, fusion to combine segmentation results from different networks, and post-processing to refine boundaries. This multi-stage segmentation approach resolves the contradiction by handling different scene categories at appropriate processing depths, preventing fragmentation while maintaining adaptability across diverse scene types

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent combines segmentation results from multiple deep learning networks through a fusion mechanism that aggregates predictions across different architectures. By merging the strengths of various networks rather than relying on a single model, the system achieves both high adaptability to different scene categories and improved segmentation accuracy, eliminating the fragmented results that plague individual networks

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Measurement precision

If more sophisticated deep learning networks are used, then segmentation accuracy is improved, but computing requirements increase making tradeoff difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesegmentation accuracyVSAvoidcomputing capability requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies partial action by using multiple specialized networks for different scene categories rather than one excessively complex universal network. Each network is optimized for specific categories, achieving high accuracy where needed while keeping individual network complexities manageable. The fusion mechanism then combines these partial results into a complete segmentation solution

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a universal segmentation framework that can handle multiple scene categories through a common fusion architecture. This multi-functional system processes inputs from various specialized networks and produces unified segmentation results, achieving broad accuracy across categories without requiring each component to be excessively complex

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

3Reliability

If deep learning networks are optimized for scene segmentation, then segmentation results are improved, but fragmentation increases affecting downstream services

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesegmentation result qualityVSAvoidsegmentation result continuity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms in the post-processing stage where segmentation results are analyzed for fragmentation, and corrective actions are applied to merge fragmented regions. The system uses boundary refinement and region merging algorithms that respond to detected fragmentation, providing feedback loops that continuously improve result continuity while maintaining segmentation quality

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent performs preliminary fusion of segmentation results before final output, combining predictions from multiple networks in advance to prevent fragmentation. By merging results early in the processing pipeline rather than treating them separately, the system establishes continuous segmentation boundaries from the outset, ensuring both quality and stability of the final results

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS20250131683A1Image scene segmentation method and apparatus, and device and storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.04.24 BEIJING ZITIAO NETWORK TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The embodiments of the present disclosure provide an image scene segmentation and apparatus, and a device and a storage medium. The method includes: obtaining an intermediate scene segmentation image by performing scene initial segmentation and scene initial fusion on an obtained target image; detecting, from the intermediate scene segmentation image, segmentation blocks to be processed; and obtaining a target scene segmentation image of the target image by performing segmentation correction on the segmentation blocks to be processed.