Coupling the high-fidelity generation capabilities of label-conditional image synthesis methods with the flexibility of unconditional generative models, we propose a semantic bottleneck GAN model for unconditional synthesis of complex scenes. We assume pixel-wise segmentation labels are available during training and us…
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Designing a logo for a new brand is a lengthy and tedious back-and-forth process between a designer and a client. In this paper we explore to what extent machine learning can solve the creative task of the designer. For this, we build a dataset -- LLD -- of 600k+ logos crawled from the world wide web. Training Generati…
Image synthesis is currently one of the most addressed image processing topic in computer vision and deep learning fields of study. Researchers have tackled this problem focusing their efforts on its several challenging problems, e.g. image quality and size, domain and pose changing, architecture of the networks, and s…
Synthesizing high resolution photorealistic images has been a long-standing challenge in machine learning. In this paper we introduce new methods for the improved training of generative adversarial networks (GANs) for image synthesis. We construct a variant of GANs employing label conditioning that results in 128x128 r…
End-to-end speech synthesis is a promising approach that directly converts raw text to speech. Although it was shown that Tacotron2 outperforms classical pipeline systems with regards to naturalness in English, its applicability to other languages is still unknown. Japanese could be one of the most difficult languages …
A new TTS method uses diffusion and VAE for better speech synthesis.
problem Improving text-to-speech synthesis for better speech quality and robustness.
method Combines diffusion probabilistic model and variational autoencoder for latent variable conversion.
result The method is robust to poor orthography and alignment errors.
The scalability of the labeling process and the attainable quality of labels have become limiting factors for many applications of machine learning. The programmatic creation of labeled datasets via the synthesis of noisy heuristics provides a promising avenue to address this problem. We propose to improve modeling of …
A Novel Meta Learning Framework for Feature Selection using Data Synthesis and Fuzzy Similaritycs.LG
A new method selects the best feature selection technique for datasets.
problem Selecting the best feature selection method for unseen datasets.
method Data synthesis, meta features, fuzzy similarity, classification model training.
result Successfully recommended the best feature selection method for five out of eight datasets.
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.
Generating versatile and appropriate synthetic speech requires control over the output expression separate from the spoken text. Important non-textual speech variation is seldom annotated, in which case output control must be learned in an unsupervised fashion. In this paper, we perform an in-depth study of methods for…
Global Style Tokens (GSTs) are a recently-proposed method to learn latent disentangled representations of high-dimensional data. GSTs can be used within Tacotron, a state-of-the-art end-to-end text-to-speech synthesis system, to uncover expressive factors of variation in speaking style. In this work, we introduce the T…
Deep generative models are becoming a cornerstone of modern machine learning. Recent work on conditional generative adversarial networks has shown that learning complex, high-dimensional distributions over natural images is within reach. While the latest models are able to generate high-fidelity, diverse natural images…
PLRM synthesizes labels from mismatched sources for better training sets.
problem Creating labeled training sets is a major challenge in machine learning.
method PLRM uses probabilistic modeling to synthesize labels from indirect supervision sources with different output spaces.
result PLRM outperforms baselines by 2%-9% on various tasks.
Method synthesizes 4D CMR images from XCAT model using GAN and SPADE.
problem Synthesizing realistic 4D CMR images with annotations and adaptable styles.
method Hybrid GAN approach with XCAT anatomical ground truth and SPADE for semantic preservation.
result Synthesized images with modality-specific features learned from real CMR data.
In this paper, we learn disentangled representations of timbre and pitch for musical instrument sounds. We adapt a framework based on variational autoencoders with Gaussian mixture latent distributions. Specifically, we use two separate encoders to learn distinct latent spaces for timbre and pitch, which form Gaussian …
Human labeling of data can be very time-consuming and expensive, yet, in many cases it is critical for the success of the learning process. In order to minimize human labeling efforts, we propose a novel active learning solution that does not rely on existing sources of unlabeled data. It uses a small amount of labeled…
Tree-based synthesis improves forecast accuracy in GDP and inflation.
problem Improving forecast accuracy in GDP and inflation.
method Developed a nonparametric synthesis function using regression trees.
result Tree-based synthesis leads to improved forecast accuracy.
Speech Synthesis using EEGeess.AS
Speech synthesis from EEG features using RNN.
problem Speech synthesis from EEG data.
method Recurrent Neural Network (RNN) regression model to predict acoustic features from EEG features.
result Feasibility of synthesizing speech directly from EEG features demonstrated.
SED integrates synthesis, execution, and debugging for neural program synthesis.
problem Challenges in synthesizing complex programs that match specifications.
method SED combines synthesis, execution, and debugging to improve neural program generation.
result SED reduces error rates and outperforms standard decoding methods.
The recent success of raw audio waveform synthesis models like WaveNet motivates a new approach for music synthesis, in which the entire process --- creating audio samples from a score and instrument information --- is modeled using generative neural networks. This paper describes a neural music synthesis model with fl…
AttS2S-VC: Sequence-to-Sequence Voice Conversion with Attention and Context Preservation Mechanismseess.AS
This paper describes a method based on a sequence-to-sequence learning (Seq2Seq) with attention and context preservation mechanism for voice conversion (VC) tasks. Seq2Seq has been outstanding at numerous tasks involving sequence modeling such as speech synthesis and recognition, machine translation, and image captioni…
WRENCH benchmarks weak supervision datasets for machine learning.
problem Lack of standardized evaluation for weak supervision datasets.
method Developed a comprehensive benchmark platform WRENCH.
result Demonstrated the efficacy of WRENCH as a benchmark platform.
The discovery of processes for the synthesis of new materials involves many decisions about process design, operation, and material properties. Experimentation is crucial but as complexity increases, exploration of variables can become impractical using traditional combinatorial approaches. We describe an iterative met…
CARL controls a quadruped to move naturally in complex environments.
problem Motion synthesis in dynamic environments with complex constraints.
method CARL uses GANs to adapt high-level controls to action distributions and deep reinforcement learning for dynamic recovery.
result CARL can be controlled with high-level directives and react naturally to dynamic environments.
A neural program synthesis method with iterative fix operations.
problem Creating correct programs from input-output examples.
method Combines encoder-decoder synthesis with a differentiable fixer.
result Improves synthesis accuracy by reducing discrepancies between outputs and desired outputs.
New approach generates better synthetic data for neural program synthesis.
problem Current approaches to neural program synthesis generalize poorly to real data.
method Adversarial approach to control synthetic data distributions.
result Proposed method outperforms current approaches.
We present a probabilistic modeling and inference framework for discriminative analysis dictionary learning under a weak supervision setting. Dictionary learning approaches have been widely used for tasks such as low-level signal denoising and restoration as well as high-level classification tasks, which can be applied…
We prove that spherical spectral analysis and synthesis hold in Damek-Ricci spaces and derive two-radius theorems.
The Inverse Drum Machine: Source Separation Through Joint Transcription and Analysis-by-Synthesiscs.SD
Inverse Drum Machine separates drum mixes using transcription and synthesis.
problem Separating individual drum tracks from mixed recordings.
method Analysis-by-synthesis framework combining deep learning and automatic transcription.
result Separation quality comparable to supervised methods requiring isolated stems.
State-of-the-art pedestrian detection models have achieved great success in many benchmarks. However, these models require lots of annotation information and the labeling process usually takes much time and efforts. In this paper, we propose a method to generate labeled pedestrian data and adapt them to support the tra…
Language models predict inorganic synthesis conditions and temperatures.
problem Limited data and heuristic approaches constrain inorganic synthesis planning.
method Language models without fine-tuning predict precursor conditions and temperatures.
result Language models achieve high accuracy in predicting synthesis conditions and temperatures.
Programming-by-example (PBE) is a synthesis paradigm that allows users to generate functions by simply providing input-output examples. While a promising interaction paradigm, synthesis is still too slow for realtime interaction and more widespread adoption. Existing approaches to PBE synthesis have used automated reas…
CrossBeam learns to search more efficiently in program synthesis.
problem Efficiently searching through vast program spaces.
method Trains a neural model to guide program synthesis, combining previously explored programs.
result CrossBeam explores much smaller portions of the program space compared to state-of-the-art methods.
Exemplar-based synthesis of geology using kernel discrepancies and generative neural networksstat.ML
We propose a framework for synthesis of geological images based on an exemplar image. We synthesize new realizations such that the discrepancy in the patch distribution between the realizations and the exemplar image is minimized. Such discrepancy is quantified using a kernel method for two-sample test called maximum m…
BOiLS optimizes circuit quality using Bayesian optimization.
problem Optimizing circuits with complex search spaces.
method Adapting Bayesian optimization to logic synthesis, using Gaussian process kernels and trust-region constrained acquisitions.
result Demonstrated superior performance in sample efficiency and QoR values.
Graph-based approach repairs programs from diagnostic feedback.
problem Learning to repair programs from limited labeled data and compiler error messages.
method Introduces program-feedback graph and graph neural network for reasoning, and self-supervised learning with unlabeled programs.
result DrRepair significantly outperforms prior work, achieving high repair rates.
AutoDiff combines auto-encoder and diffusion model for realistic tabular data synthesis.
problem Generating realistic synthetic tabular data with heterogeneous features.
method Employing auto-encoder architecture to handle tabular data's complexity.
result Synthetic tables from AutoDiff show good statistical fidelity and perform well in machine learning tasks.
Diffusion models outperform GANs in image synthesis quality.
problem Improving image synthesis quality using generative models.
method Developed and optimized diffusion models, and introduced classifier guidance for conditional synthesis.
result Achieved superior image synthesis quality with diffusion models, matching or exceeding GANs in FID scores.
Develops BPDS for better financial portfolio decisions.
problem Model uncertainty in financial time series forecasting.
method Bayesian dynamic modelling and predictive decision synthesis.
result Improved predictive and decision outcomes compared to traditional Bayesian analysis.
This note considers softmax parameter estimation when little/no labeled training data is available, but a priori information about the relative geometry of class label log-odds boundaries is available. It is shown that `data-free' softmax model synthesis corresponds to solving a linear system of parameter equations, wh…
Speaker-Independent Speech-Driven Visual Speech Synthesis using Domain-Adapted Acoustic Modelseess.AS
Speech-driven visual speech synthesis involves mapping features extracted from acoustic speech to the corresponding lip animation controls for a face model. This mapping can take many forms, but a powerful approach is to use deep neural networks (DNNs). However, a limitation is the lack of synchronized audio, video, an…
WaveCycleGAN has recently been proposed to bridge the gap between natural and synthesized speech waveforms in statistical parametric speech synthesis and provides fast inference with a moving average model rather than an autoregressive model and high-quality speech synthesis with the adversarial training. However, the …
Model for directed synthesis of audio textures using multi-scale RNNs.
problem Challenges in modeling complex audio textures with traditional methods.
method Combining multi-scale RNNs with a conditioning strategy for user-directed synthesis.
result Demonstrated improved performance on various audio texture datasets.
We present a program synthesis-oriented dataset consisting of human written problem statements and solutions for these problems. The problem statements were collected via crowdsourcing and the program solutions were extracted from human-written solutions in programming competitions, accompanied by input/output examples…
MAGIC-Flow: Multiscale Adaptive Conditional Flows for Generation and Interpretable Classificationcs.LG
MAGIC-Flow generates and classifies medical images with interpretability.
problem Challenges in generative modeling for medical imaging.
method Conditional multiscale normalizing flow architecture.
result MAGIC-Flow creates realistic, diverse samples and improves classification.
Proposes a synthesis algorithm using Conformal Prediction for improved Deep Learning performance.
problem Assessing the quality of synthesised data for high-stake domains.
method Conformal Prediction framework for generating data from high-confidence feature space regions.
result Training sets extended with confident synthesised data improved Deep Learning performance by up to 61 percentage points F1-score.
InVAErt networks use data-driven methods for system synthesis and identifiability analysis.
problem Model synthesis and identifiability analysis for complex systems.
method Deterministic encoder and decoder, normalizing flow, variational encoder, loss function penalty coefficients, latent space sampling.
result Validation through various system types, demonstrating effectiveness of the framework.
Generative adversarial networks (GANs) are a recent approach to train generative models of data, which have been shown to work particularly well on image data. In the current paper we introduce a new model for texture synthesis based on GAN learning. By extending the input noise distribution space from a single vector …