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48 results for Image Modification

Paper compares GAN techniques for image generation and modification.

problem Improving image generation and modification techniques using GANs.
method Comparison of supervised and unsupervised GANs, addition of an encoder, use of Capsule Network as discriminator.
result Reconstruction and modification of images possible with GANs.

Automatic video modification to hide faces while maintaining pose, illumination, and expression.

problem Face de-identification in video to protect identities.
method A novel feed-forward encoder-decoder network architecture conditioned on facial image high-level representation.
result Fully automatic video modification at high frame rates with minimal distortion.

A stealthy framework injects faults into DNNs to misclassify images without affecting overall accuracy.

problem Vulnerability of deep neural networks to misclassification attacks.
method Fault sneaking attack using ADMM optimization with constraints on maintaining model accuracy and minimizing parameter modifications.
result The framework can inject multiple sneaking faults into DNNs without reducing overall accuracy.

We define an operation on homology B4{B}^4 which we call an nn-twist annulus modification. We give a new construction of smoothly slice knots and exotically slice knots via nn-twist annulus modifications. As an application, we present a new example of a smoothly slice knot with non-slice derivatives. Such examples we…

2015-12-01abs ↗pdf ↗

Proposes a new method to generate unrestricted adversarial examples.

problem Generating unrestricted adversarial examples without norm constraints.
method Leveraging state-of-the-art generative models to manipulate image fine-grained aspects.
result Our adversarial images look indistinguishable from natural images and can bypass certified defenses.

A new method for effective VAE training using calibrated decoders.

problem Training VAEs requires hyperparameter tuning, leading to inefficiency.
method Calibrated decoders that learn uncertainty and automatically determine information retention.
result Calibrated decoders can simplify VAE training without heuristic modifications.

Improved VGG networks enhance image classification accuracy.

problem Enhancing image classification accuracy using modified VGG architectures.
method Two improved VGG architectures were created by freezing the first two blocks and applying different dilation rates in the last three blocks.
result Significant out-performance on image classification tasks on CIFAR-10 and CIFAR-100 datasets.

Proposes a probabilistic method for generating semantically-aware adversarial examples.

problem Generating adversarial examples that are difficult for humans to detect while preserving semantics.
method Embeds subjective understanding of semantics as a distribution into adversarial example generation.
result Achieves higher success rates in circumventing adversarial defense mechanisms.

One pixel modification can make deep models unlearnable.

problem Protecting data from unauthorized training of deep neural networks.
method Perturbing only one pixel in each image to degrade model accuracy.
result Generated One-Pixel Shortcut (OPS) cannot be erased by adversarial training and strong augmentations.

MCD automates counterfactual design searches for multi-modal tasks.

problem Designing for multi-objective goals and complex constraints.
method Model-agnostic counterfactual search method for multi-modal design modifications.
result MCD streamlines and automates counterfactual search, recommending effective design modifications.

A new tensor network method for image classification reduces computation cost.

problem Efficiently classifying images in high-dimensional spaces.
method Proposes a multi-layered tensor network (MLTN) that performs one MPS operation per layer, reducing computation cost.
result Reduces computation cost without degrading performance.

LMConv improves autoregressive models for image generation and completion.

problem Limited generation order in autoregressive models restricts their applicability.
method Introduces LMConv, a modified 2D convolution that allows arbitrary masks to be applied to weights.
result LMConv achieves improved performance on image density estimation and coherent completions.

Adversarial examples and noisy images share a common cause.

problem Improving machine learning models' robustness to adversarial attacks and random noise.
method Empirical and theoretical analysis of adversarial examples and corrupted images.
result Adversarial robustness and corruption robustness are closely related.

Plug-and-play multimodal controller improves class-conditional image generation.

problem Generating class-conditional images from user-specified labels.
method Introduces a `multimodal controller` to generate multimodal data without additional learning parameters.
result Multimodal controlled generative models produce higher quality class-conditional images and novel modalities.

A dynamic ResNet model learns different routes for images from different classes.

problem Fixed structure in ResNet-like architectures limits their adaptability to diverse inputs.
method Develops a ResNet-based model that dynamically selects Computational Units for each input image.
result Achieves better results on CIFAR-10 test set compared to the original ResNet-38 architecture.

Proposes a technique to interpret deep learning models by generating counterfactual inputs.

problem Understanding and explaining the decisions made by deep neural networks.
method Uses a generative model to edit input images and generate counterfactual scenarios for model interpretation.
result Demonstrates the effectiveness of the introspection approach on MNIST and CelebA datasets.

We address the following problem: given two smooth densities on a manifold, find an optimal diffeomorphism that transforms one density into the other. Our framework builds on connections between the Fisher-Rao information metric on the space of probability densities and right-invariant metrics on the infinite-dimension…

2015-01-29abs ↗pdf ↗

Transforms improve CNNs' invariance to image transformations.

problem Current CNN models lack robustness to spatial transformations.
method Randomly transform feature maps during training to learn invariant representations.
result Significant improvements on benchmark tasks, including image recognition and retrieval.

DreamFusion uses text-to-image diffusion models to create 3D images efficiently.

problem Lack of large-scale 3D datasets and efficient architectures for 3D synthesis.
method Adapting a 2D diffusion model to 3D synthesis using a loss based on probability density distillation.
result A 3D model can be optimized from a 2D diffusion model, allowing for text-to-3D synthesis.

Improved image restoration using frequency-guided sampling.

problem Restoring high-quality images from degraded observations with known degradation processes.
method Proposed a frequency-guided sampling approach for diffusion-based image restoration, incorporating a time-varying low-pass filter.
result Significantly improved performance on challenging image restoration tasks, including motion deblurring and image dehazing.

Deep learning transforms time series into images for anomaly detection in industrial assets.

problem Detecting anomalies in time series data from industrial assets.
method Transforming time series data into image-like representations and using them as inputs for deep learning models.
result Some encodings provide competitive results for anomaly detection in industrial asset monitoring.

Proposes methods to improve hierarchical classification accuracy by flattening inconsistent nodes.

problem Error propagation in top-down hierarchical classification due to inconsistent nodes.
method Data-driven approaches for identifying and flattening inconsistent nodes.
result Improves classification performance by up to 7% in Macro-F1 score.

Study analyzes overfitting in neural nets under class imbalance, proposing new loss functions.

problem Overfitting and class imbalance in neural nets, particularly in image segmentation.
method Analyzes logits distribution, derives asymmetric loss functions and regularizers.
result Proposed loss functions improve segmentation performance in brain tumor core.

Improves model accuracy in medical imaging with small datasets using transfer learning.

problem Challenges in training neural networks on small medical imaging datasets.
method Comparison of current techniques, proposing one cycle training, discriminative learning rates, gradual freezing, and parameter modification.
result Transfer learning is crucial for small datasets, especially when images from the same part of the body are available.

Develops new methods to create imperceptible image changes that fool classifiers.

problem Improving the robustness of image classifiers by creating subtle changes undetectable to humans.
method Two methods: Edge-Aware and Color-Aware, designed to reduce detectability of image perturbations.
result Demonstrated that the new methods effectively cause misclassification and are computationally efficient.

Improved autoregressive models generate higher quality images and are more robust to noise.

problem Generating high-quality images from autoregressive models.
method Noise conditional maximum likelihood estimation (MLE) with score-based sampling.
result Models trained with noise conditional MLE achieve better test likelihoods and generate higher quality images.

This work improves testing of machine learning model modifications using novel statistical methods.

problem Overfitting and conservative Bonferroni correction when testing multiple model modifications.
method Introduces alpha-recycling and SRGPs to control error rate and approve more beneficial modifications.
result Novel statistical methods approve a higher number of beneficial modifications than previous approaches.

Machine learning models in physical world are vulnerable to subtle adversarial examples.

problem Vulnerability of machine learning models to adversarial examples in physical world.
method Demonstrated vulnerability by feeding adversarial images from cell-phone camera to an ImageNet Inception classifier.
result A large fraction of adversarial examples are classified incorrectly even through a camera.

PaRCE estimates model confidence for CNNs across various uncertainties.

problem Limited holistic approach to estimating perception model confidence in CNNs.
method Probabilistic and reconstruction-based competency estimation.
result PaRCE best distinguishes between various types of samples and regions.

Study identifies and mitigates causes of image misclassifications in CNN models.

problem Improving model interpretability and accuracy in image classification.
method Trained six CNN architectures on CIFAR-10, used conditional confusion matrices and misclassification networks to identify morphological similarity and non-essential information interference as causes of misclassification. Developed a method to reduce misclassifications by erasing pixels within top 5% saliency map bounding boxes.
result Identified two causes of misclassification: morphological similarity and non-essential information interference, and developed a method to reduce misclassifications caused by the latter.

SeqAttnGAN generates interactive images based on multi-turn text descriptions.

problem Interactive image editing with multi-turn textual commands.
method SeqAttnGAN uses a neural state tracker and GAN framework for sequential image generation and refinement.
result SeqAttnGAN outperforms state-of-the-art models on interactive image editing tasks.

Adversarial attacks can fool self-driving cars, changing steering predictions.

problem Security of deep neural networks in self-driving cars.
method Demonstrated adversarial attacks on steering angle prediction model.
result Small image modifications can mislead self-driving car predictions.