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Object identification and labeling tool for training autonomous vehicle controllers

US10275689B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2018
Grant dateApr 30, 2019
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V2201/08
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Techniques for identifying and labeling distinct objects within 3-D images of environments in which vehicles operate, to thereby generate training data used to train models that autonomously control and/or operate vehicles, are disclosed. A 3-D image may be presented from various perspective views (in some cases, dynamically), and/or may be presented with a corresponding 2-D environment image in a side-by-side and/or a layered manner, thereby allowing a user to more accurately identify groups/clusters of data points within the 3-D image that represent distinct objects. Automatic identification/delineation of various types of objects depicted within 3-D images, automatic labeling of identified/delineated objects, and automatic tracking of objects across various frames of a 3-D video are disclosed. A user may modify and/or refine any automatically generated information. Further, at least some of the techniques described herein are equally applicable to 2-D images.

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