Intel Corporation

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Shandong Wang

Anbang Yao

Yurong Chen

Ping Hu

Dongqi Cai

Lin Xu

Yiwen Guo

Libin Wang

Wenhua Cheng

Ming Lu

Yuqing Hou

Liu Yang

Yikai Wang

Feng Chen

Keun Woo Park

Haitao Wang

Tao Hong

Kyoobin Lee

Weiming Li

Eric Hyunsurk Ryu

Ji Yeun Kim

Ping Guo

Mingcai Zhou

Shaohui Jiao

Zhou Su

Wentao Mao

Guangqi Shao

Xiaotao Wang

Yangyuxuan Kang

Qiang Wang

Hui Zhang

Qing Fa Wang

Hyong Euk Lee

Xiaoming Chen

Seon Min Rhee

Yang Liu

Sungye Kim

Attila Tamas Afra

Lujin Gong

Junjie Huang

Zhiming Wang

Yuanke Luo

Tao Lv

Zhiqiao Zheng

Techniques related to implementing and training image classification networks are discussed. Such techniques include applying shared convolutional layers to input images regardless of resolution and applying normalization selectively based on the input image resolution. Such techniques further include training using mixed image size parallel training and mixed image size ensemble distillation.

Input image size switchable network for adaptive runtime efficient image classification

Apparatus and methods for three-dimensional pose estimation are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes an image synchronizer to synchronize a first image generated by a first image capture device and a second image generated by a second image capture device, the first image and the second image including a subject; a two-dimensional pose detector to predict first positions of keypoints of the subject based on the first image and by executing a first neural network model to generate first two-dimensional data and predict second positions of the keypoints based on the second image and by executing the first neural network model to generate second two-dimensional data; and a three-dimensional pose calculator to generate a three-dimensional graphical model representing a pose of the subject in the first image and the second image based on the first two-dimensional data, the second two-dimensional data, and by executing a second neural network model.

Apparatus and methods for three-dimensional pose estimation

Methods and systems for budgeted and simplified training of deep neural networks (DNNs) are disclosed. In one example, a trainer is to train a DNN using a plurality of training sub-images derived from a down-sampled training image. A tester is to test the trained DNN using a plurality of testing sub-images derived from a down-sampled testing image. In another example, in a recurrent deep Q-network (RDQN) having a local attention mechanism located between a convolutional neural network (CNN) and a long-short time memory (LSTM), a plurality of feature maps are generated by the CNN from an input image. Hard-attention is applied by the local attention mechanism to the generated plurality of feature maps by selecting a subset of the generated feature maps. Soft attention is applied by the local attention mechanism to the selected subset of generated feature maps by providing weights to the selected subset of generated feature maps in obtaining weighted feature maps. The weighted feature maps are stored in the LSTM. A Q value is calculated for different actions based on the weighted feature maps stored in the LSTM.

Methods and systems for budgeted and simplified training of deep neural networks

Techniques are disclosed for providing improved pose tracking of a subject using a 2D camera and generating a 3D image that recreates the pose of the subject. A 3D skeleton map is estimated from a 2D skeleton map of the subject using, for example, a neural network. A template 3D skeleton map is accessed or generated having bone segments that have lengths set using, for instance, anthropometry statistics based on a given height of the template 3D skeleton map. An improved 3D skeleton map is then produced by at least retargeting one or more of the plurality of bone segments of the estimated 3D skeleton map to more closely match the corresponding template bone segments of the template 3D skeleton map. The improved 3D skeleton map can then be animated in various ways (e.g., using various skins or graphics) to track corresponding movements of the subject.

Kinematic interaction system with improved pose tracking

The present disclosure provides an apparatus and method of guided neural network model for image processing. An apparatus may comprise a guidance map generator, a synthesis network and an accelerator. The guidance map generator may receive a first image as a content image and a second image as a style image, and generate a first plurality of guidance maps and a second plurality of guidance maps, respectively from the first image and the second image. The synthesis network may synthesize the first plurality of guidance maps and the second plurality of guidance maps to determine guidance information. The accelerator may generate an output image by applying the style of the second image to the first image based on the guidance information.

Apparatus and method of guided neural network model for image processing

Embodiments are generally directed to an adaptive deformable kernel prediction network for image de-noising. An embodiment of a method for de-noising an image by a convolutional neural network implemented on a compute engine, the image including a plurality of pixels, the method comprising: for each of the plurality of pixels of the image, generating a convolutional kernel having a plurality of kernel values for the pixel; generating a plurality of offsets for the pixel respectively corresponding to the plurality of kernel values, each of the plurality of offsets to indicate a deviation from a pixel position of the pixel; determining a plurality of deviated pixel positions based on the pixel position of the pixel and the plurality of offsets; and filtering the pixel with the convolutional kernel and pixel values of the plurality of deviated pixel positions to obtain a de-noised pixel.

Adaptive deformable kernel prediction network for image de-noising

Methods and systems are disclosed for boosting deep neural networks for deep learning. In one example, in a deep neural network including a first shallow network and a second shallow network, a first training sample is processed by the first shallow network using equal weights. A loss for the first shallow network is determined based on the processed training sample using equal weights. Weights for the second shallow network are adjusted based on the determined loss for the first shallow network. A second training sample is processed by the second shallow network using the adjusted weights. In another example, in a deep neural network including a first weak network and a second weak network, a first subset of training samples is processed by the first weak network using initialized weights. A classification error for the first weak network on the first subset of training samples is determined. The second weak network is boosted using the determined classification error of the first weak network with adjusted weights. A second subset of training samples is processed by the second weak network using the adjusted weights.

Methods and systems for boosting deep neural networks for deep learning

Described herein are hardware acceleration of random number generation for machine learning and deep learning applications. An apparatus () includes a uniform random number generator (URNG) circuit () to generate uniform random numbers and an adder circuit () that is coupled to the URNG circuit (). The adder circuit hardware () accelerates generation of Gaussian random numbers for machine learning.

Systems and methods for generating gaussian random numbers with hardware acceleration

Methods and systems are disclosed using camera devices for deep channel and Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) images and formats. In one example, image values are captured by a color sensor array in an image capturing device or camera. The image values provide color channel data. The captured image values by the color sensor array are input to a CNN having at least one CNN layer. The CNN provides CNN channel data for each layer. The color channel data and CNN channel data is to form a deep channel image that stored in a memory. In another example, image values are captured by sensor array. The captured image values by the sensor array are input a CNN having a first CNN layer. An output is generated at the first CNN layer using the captured image values by the color sensor array. The output of the first CNN layer is stored as a feature map of the captured image.

Methods and systems using camera devices for deep channel and convolutional neural network images and formats

Methods and systems are disclosed using improved training and learning for deep neural networks. In one example, a deep neural network includes a plurality of layers, and each layer has a plurality of nodes. The nodes of each L layer in the plurality of layers are randomly connected to nodes of an L+layer. The nodes of each L+layer are connected to nodes in a subsequent L layer in a one-to-one manner. Parameters related to the nodes of each L layer are fixed. Parameters related to the nodes of each L+layers are updated. In another example, inputs for the input layer and labels for the output layer of a deep neural network are determined related to a first sample. A similarity between different pairs of inputs and labels is estimated using a Gaussian regression process.

Methods and systems using improved training and learning for deep neural networks

Methods and systems for advanced and augmented training of deep neural networks (DNNs) using synthetic data and innovative generative networks. A method includes training a DNN using synthetic data, training a plurality of DNNs using context data, associating features of the DNNs trained using context data with features of the DNN trained with synthetic data, and generating an augmented DNN using the associated features.

Methods and systems for advanced and augmented training of deep neural networks using synthetic data and innovative generative networks

Techniques related to capturing 3D faces using image and temporal tracking neural networks and modifying output video using the captured 3D faces are discussed. Such techniques include applying a first neural network to an input vector corresponding to a first video image having a representation of a human face to generate a morphable model parameter vector, applying a second neural network to an input vector corresponding to a first and second temporally subsequent to generate a morphable model parameter delta vector, generating a 3D face model of the human face using the morphable model parameter vector and the morphable model parameter delta vector, and generating output video using the 3D face model.

3D facial capture and modification using image and temporal tracking neural networks

Described herein are advanced artificial intelligence agents for modeling physical interactions. An apparatus to provide an active artificial intelligence (AI) agent includes at least one database to store physical interaction data and compute cluster coupled to the at least one database. The compute cluster automatically obtains physical interaction data from a data collection module without manual interaction, stores the physical interaction data in the at least one database, and automatically trains diverse sets of machine learning program units to simulate physical interactions with each individual program unit having a different model based on the applied physical interaction data.

Advanced artificial intelligence agent for modeling physical interactions

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Shandong Wang