Task-Loss Fine-Tuning for Synthetic Image Data Augmentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing computer vision models face poor performance due to the use of generative models that do not effectively communicate with task networks, leading to low-quality synthetic data and inadequate training, especially in specific domains.

Innovation Solution

Implement task loss guided fine-tuning, where a task network intervenes in the data generation process to improve the generative model, ensuring generated samples are recognizable and useful for the task network, enhancing augmentation learning.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If a generative model is used to create synthetic data without task loss guided fine-tuning, then the data generation process is simple and fast, but the quality and relevance of generated data for the task network is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvequality of synthetic dataVSAvoidcomplexity of data generation process
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback by having the task network evaluate the generated synthetic data and provide loss signals back to the generative model. This closed-loop feedback mechanism allows the generative model to iteratively improve the quality and relevance of generated data based on task network performance metrics, directly addressing the quality issue while maintaining manageable complexity through structured feedback integration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces task loss as an intermediary mechanism that bridges the generative model and task network. The task loss function acts as a mediator that quantifies the discrepancy between generated data and task requirements, enabling indirect optimization of the generative model without direct complex interactions between all system components, thus improving data quality while controlling overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If existing generative models are used without task-specific fine-tuning, then the system is easier to implement, but the synthetic data does not effectively communicate with the task network

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveeffectiveness of data communicationVSAvoidease of model implementation
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-computing and storing task loss values during the training phase, which are then used during the data generation phase. This allows the system to leverage pre-established task-network relationships without requiring complex real-time computations during data generation, thereby improving communication effectiveness while maintaining implementation ease through phased computation strategies.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes parameter changes by adjusting the generative model's parameters based on task loss signals. The model parameters are dynamically updated to reflect task network requirements, enabling the generated data to effectively communicate with the task network. This parameter adaptation approach improves reliability while maintaining ease of implementation through standard optimization techniques.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Measurement precision

If synthetic data is generated without task loss feedback, then the generation process is faster and simpler, but the accuracy of image recognition tasks is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of image recognitionVSAvoidtraining time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements continuity of useful action by maintaining an ongoing feedback loop where the task network continuously evaluates synthetic data and provides loss signals to the generative model. This continuous optimization ensures that generated data progressively improves image recognition accuracy. The system balances training time by using efficient feedback mechanisms that provide continuous improvement without requiring excessive computational resources or time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies partial action by implementing task loss guided fine-tuning that focuses optimization efforts on the most critical aspects of data generation relevant to the specific task. Rather than completely redesigning the entire data generation pipeline, the system applies targeted adjustments and feedback mechanisms only where needed, achieving improved accuracy while minimizing additional training time and computational overhead.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS12602919B2Generative data augmentation with task loss guided fine-tuning
Publication Date: 2026.04.14 QUALCOMM INC
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AI summary

A method includes generating a synthetic dataset with a generative model. The method also includes tuning the generative model based on feedback from a task network that receives the synthetic dataset as input. The task network may perform image recognition. The synthetic dataset may be generated based on a set of classes and labels of the classes. The method may iteratively generate the synthetic dataset and tune the generative model, based on feedback from the task network.