Video Annotation Workflow for Accurate Production Work Training Data

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Solution Overview

Problem

The time-consuming and error-prone process of annotating large amounts of video data for creating video analysis models, leading to decreased accuracy in training data and models.

Innovation Solution

A data generation device and method that includes an information display control portion, reproduction and display control portion, input acceptance portion, and data output control portion to efficiently and accurately associate work content information with video data, with customizable display formats and user input for correction.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If manual annotation is performed on large amounts of video data to create training data, then the video analysis model can be created, but the time required for annotation becomes enormous

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of training dataVSAvoidtime required for annotation
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses template-based automatic annotation to create copies of work content information and associate them with multiple video data segments. Instead of manually annotating each video segment individually, the system generates annotation data by copying proven work content information templates, dramatically reducing annotation time while maintaining accuracy through the structured template approach.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary extraction of work content information from video data before final annotation. By pre-processing the video data to extract relevant work content information and organizing it into templates in advance, the system prepares the annotation data structure beforehand, reducing the time required for actual annotation while ensuring accuracy through pre-validated extraction processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Productivity

If manual annotation is performed on large amounts of video data, then training data can be created, but errors in associating work content decrease the accuracy of training data and video analysis model

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveefficiency of training data creationVSAvoidaccuracy of work content association
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses pre-defined work content information templates that have been validated for accuracy. By copying these standardized templates and associating them with video data through automatic matching processes rather than manual entry, the system maintains high accuracy while improving productivity. The template-based approach ensures consistency and reduces human error in associating work content with video segments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where annotation results are validated and can be corrected. The work content information extraction process includes verification steps that provide feedback on the accuracy of associations, allowing the system to identify and correct errors automatically. This feedback loop ensures high accuracy in training data creation while maintaining efficient automated processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP4683316A1Data generation device and data generation method
Publication Date: 2026.01.21 OMRON CORP
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AI summary

The present invention efficiently and accurately creates training data required to create a video analysis model. A data generation device (1) comprises: an information display control unit (101) that associates and displays work content information with each of multiple pieces of video data obtained by capturing video of production work; a reproduction and display control unit (102) that reproduces video data; an input acceptance unit (103) that accepts a user input related to associated work content information; and a data output control unit (104) that outputs, as output data, association information between the video data and the work content information. The reproduction and display control unit (102) changes the reproduction and display mode of video data that is being reproduced and displayed according to the type of work content information associated with the video data.