SPADACC Cube Classifier for Multispectral Raster Data Analysis

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current geospatial modeling techniques are limited by the use of vector-based factors and simplistic methods for representing dimensionality in noisy image data, particularly in raster-based formats, which hinders the analysis of multispectral imagery and fails to leverage standardized imagery for predictive analytics in areas with limited geospatial data.

Innovation Solution

The development of a system and method for enhanced geospatial modeling using normalized multispectral raster data, which constructs a Spatial Data Analytical Cube Classifier (SPADACC) that integrates raster spectral data dynamically, allowing for advanced feature extraction and predictive analysis without requiring supervised models or knowledge bases, utilizing Atmospheric Compensation (ACOMP) for spectral normalization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If vector-based factors are used for geospatial modeling, then the modeling process is simpler, but the analysis capability for raster-based multispectral data is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemodeling process simplicityVSAvoidanalysis capability for multispectral data
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transitions from traditional vector-based factors to a three-dimensional analytical cube that incorporates spectral bands, spatial dimensions, and temporal elements. This dimensional expansion enables the system to process and analyze raster-based multispectral data effectively while maintaining operational simplicity through automated feature extraction and cube construction algorithms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Productivity

If simplistic methods are used to represent dimensionality in noisy image data, then the processing is faster, but the measurement precision deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprocessing speedVSAvoiddimensionality representation accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the complex noisy image data into structured analytical cubes with defined dimensions (spectral bands, spatial coordinates, temporal layers). Each cube is further segmented into extractable features through systematic algorithms. This segmentation approach enables efficient processing by organizing data into manageable units while preserving precise dimensional relationships and reducing noise through structured analysis.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Measurement precision

If standardized radiometrically calibrated imagery is used, then the spectral normalization is improved, but the data availability is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespectral normalization qualityVSAvoiddata availability
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service through automated Atmospheric Compensation (ACOMP) algorithms that perform spectral normalization directly on the imagery data. The system automatically identifies and corrects atmospheric effects, standardizes radiometric calibration, and normalizes spectral responses without requiring manual preprocessing or selection of pre-calibrated datasets. This enables the use of broader imagery sources while maintaining high spectral normalization quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS10121106B2Spectral data analytic cube classifier (SPADACC) for continuous wide area geospatial modeling using normalized and highly dimensional multispectal raster data
Publication Date: 2018.11.06 VANTOR INC
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AI summary

A system for enhanced geospatial modeling using a spectral data analytic cube classifier and normalized multispectral raster data, comprising a geospatial modeling server that receives and analyzes input imagery, a data import/export server that provides data for review or interaction and receives data to provide to the analysis server, and a database that stores data, and a method for enhanced geospatial modeling using raster data according to the system of the invention.