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Optimization of Convolutional Neural Networks for Enhanced Compression Techniques and Computer Vision Applications

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2022, Master of Science in Computer Engineering, University of Dayton, Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Image compression algorithms are the basis of media transmission and compression in the field of image processing. Decades after their inception, algorithms such as the JPEG image codec continue to be the industry standard. A notable research topic gathering momentum in the field of compression is deep learning (DL). This paper explores the opti- mization of DL models for ideal image compression and object detection (OD) applications. The DL model to be optimized is based upon an existing compression framework known as the CONNECT model. This framework wraps the traditional JPEG image codec within two convolutional neural networks (CNNs). The first network, ComCNN, focuses on com- pressing an input image into a compact representation to be fed into the image codec. The second network, RecCNN, focuses on reconstructing the output image from the codec as similarly as possible to the original image. To enhance the performance of the CONNECT model, an optimization software called Optuna wraps the framework. Hyperparameters are selected from each CNN to be evaluated and optimized by Optuna. Once the CONNECT model produces ideal results, the output images are applied to the YOLOv5 OD network. This paper explores the impact of DL hyperparameters on image quality and compres- sion metrics. In addition, a detection network will provide context to the effect of image compression on computer vision applications.
Bradley Ratliff (Committee Chair)
Eric Balster (Committee Member)
Barath Narayanan (Committee Member)
83 p.

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  • Couture Del Valle, C. J. (2022). Optimization of Convolutional Neural Networks for Enhanced Compression Techniques and Computer Vision Applications [Master's thesis, University of Dayton]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1655907497040812

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Couture Del Valle, Christopher. Optimization of Convolutional Neural Networks for Enhanced Compression Techniques and Computer Vision Applications. 2022. University of Dayton, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1655907497040812.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Couture Del Valle, Christopher. "Optimization of Convolutional Neural Networks for Enhanced Compression Techniques and Computer Vision Applications." Master's thesis, University of Dayton, 2022. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1655907497040812

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)