Self-learning object detection and classification systems and methods
First Claim
1. A method of object classification, comprising:
- generating an image using a natural imaging system;
detecting an object displayed in the image using a remote sensing system;
mapping a return of the remote sensing system with the image;
comparing the image to a plurality of templates, each template having an associated label;
determining which of the plurality of templates is a closest match to the image represented in pixel or transformed space based on performing a competition based neural network learning algorithm (LA) and reinitializing one or more neurons; and
assigning the label to the image associated with a template of the plurality of templates determined to be the closest match to the image represented in pixel or transformed space.
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Abstract
A method of object classification based upon fusion of a remote sensing system and a natural imaging system is provided. The method includes detecting an object using the remote sensing system. An angle of view of a video camera of the natural imaging system is varied. An image including the object is generated using the natural imaging system. The natural imaging system may zoom in on the object. The image represented in either pixel or transformed space is compared to a plurality of templates via a competition based neural network learning algorithm. Each template has an associated label determined statistically. The template with a closest match to the image is determined. The image may be assigned the label associated with the relative location of the object, the relative speed of the object, and the label of the template determined statistically to be the closest match to the image.
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20 Claims
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1. A method of object classification, comprising:
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generating an image using a natural imaging system; detecting an object displayed in the image using a remote sensing system; mapping a return of the remote sensing system with the image; comparing the image to a plurality of templates, each template having an associated label; determining which of the plurality of templates is a closest match to the image represented in pixel or transformed space based on performing a competition based neural network learning algorithm (LA) and reinitializing one or more neurons; and assigning the label to the image associated with a template of the plurality of templates determined to be the closest match to the image represented in pixel or transformed space. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. An object classification system, comprising:
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a natural imaging system that generates an image; a remote sensing system that detects an object displayed in the image using a remote sensing system; a computer-implemented algorithm that maps a return of the remote sensing system with the image; and a self-learning and categorization system including logic that (i) compares the image represented in pixel or transformed space to a plurality of templates, each template having an associated label, (ii) determines which of the plurality of templates is a closest match to the image represented in pixel or transformed space, (iii) assigns the label to the image associated with a template of the plurality of templates determined to be the closest match to the image represented in pixel or transformed space and (iv) performs a competition based neural network learning algorithm (LA) and reinitializes one or more neurons. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A vehicle comprising an image classification system, the vehicle comprising:
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a global positioning unit; a remote detection system configured to provide a return for a target object within a range of the remote detection system; a natural imaging system including a video camera for providing an image of the target object; a computer-implemented algorithm that associates the return of the remote detection system with the image of the natural imaging system using a perspective mapping transformation; a self-learning and categorization system that classifies the image using information from the global positioning unit; and map information used by the learning and categorization system for classifying the image. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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