18471442. METHOD AND APPARATUS WITH HEAT MAP-BASED POSE ESTIMATION simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)

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METHOD AND APPARATUS WITH HEAT MAP-BASED POSE ESTIMATION

Organization Name

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Sangil Jung of Suwon-si (KR)

Jiho Choi of Suwon-si (KR)

Seungin Park of Suwon-si (KR)

Hyeongseok Son of Suwon-si (KR)

Byung In Yoo of Suwon-si (KR)

Solae Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

METHOD AND APPARATUS WITH HEAT MAP-BASED POSE ESTIMATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18471442 titled 'METHOD AND APPARATUS WITH HEAT MAP-BASED POSE ESTIMATION

The abstract of this patent application describes a processor-implemented method for pose estimation, involving the identification of objects and joints in an image through heat maps, leading to the estimation of joint information for multiple objects.

  • Receiving an image and conducting instance queries for object identification.
  • Conducting joint queries for joint identification.
  • Generating heat maps for objects and joints simultaneously based on the image and queries.
  • Estimating joint information for multiple objects by combining the heat maps.

Potential Applications: - Robotics for object manipulation and interaction. - Augmented reality for accurate virtual object placement. - Medical imaging for precise joint analysis in diagnostics.

Problems Solved: - Enhances object and joint identification accuracy. - Improves pose estimation for various applications. - Streamlines data processing for complex image analysis tasks.

Benefits: - Increased efficiency in object and joint recognition. - Enhanced accuracy in pose estimation. - Facilitates advanced applications in robotics, AR, and medical imaging.

Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Pose Estimation Technology for Robotics and Medical Imaging" This technology can be utilized in industries such as robotics, augmented reality, and healthcare for improved object manipulation, virtual object placement, and medical diagnostics. The market implications include enhanced productivity, accuracy, and innovation in various sectors.

Questions about Pose Estimation Technology: 1. How does this technology improve object and joint identification accuracy? - This technology enhances accuracy by generating heat maps based on image data and queries, allowing for precise estimation of joint information for multiple objects. 2. What are the potential applications of this pose estimation technology in the healthcare industry? - This technology can be applied in medical imaging for detailed joint analysis, aiding in diagnostics and treatment planning.


Original Abstract Submitted

A processor-implemented method with pose estimation includes: receiving an image, instance queries for object identification, and joint queries for joint identification; generating first heat maps associated with objects and second heat maps associated with joints in parallel based on the image, the instance queries, and the joint queries; and estimating respective joint information of a plurality of objects included in the image by combining the first heat maps and the second heat maps.