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From 37 Annotation Hours to 1 with AI-assisted Labeling

December 16, 2022
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Problems

The retailer had issues with inconsistent annotations across multiple camera views and varying conditions. The annotation process was time-consuming and an expensive manual labeling process. Their initial annotation accuracy was 94%.

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Key Results

Encord's micro-models and interpolation ensured consistency across views. The AI-assisted annotation features reduced annotation time from 37 hours to 1 hour (37x boost), and their annotation accuracy increased to 99%.

The retail automation provider tracked objects across different views & replaced 37 annotation hours with 1.

Problem

Tracking objects across different views coupled with changing weather & lighting conditions led to annotation inconsistencies & high costs.

Solution

Deployed Encord's micro-model & interpolation modules to track objects across different views, enforce consistency, & increase labeling efficiency.

Results

37x increase in labeling efficiency. Annotation accuracy increased from 94% to 99%.

  • 37X faster than manual labeling
  • 4pp accuracy boost
  • 99% annotation accuracy
Frequently asked questions
  • Yes. In addition to being able to train models & run inference using our platform, you can either import model predictions via our APIs & Python SDK, integrate your model in the Encord annotation interface if it is deployed via API, or upload your own model weights.

  • At Encord, we take our security commitments very seriously. When working with us and using our services, you can ensure your and your customer's data is safe and secure. You always own labels, data & models, and Encord never shares any of your data with any third party. Encord is hosted securely on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Encord native integrations with private cloud buckets, ensuring that data never has to leave your own storage facility.

    Any data passing through the Encord platform is encrypted both in-transit using TLS and at rest.

    Encord is HIPAA&GDPR compliant, and maintains SOC2 Type II certification. Learn more about data security at Encord here.

  • Yes. If you believe you’ve discovered a bug in Encord’s security, please get in touch at security@encord.com. Our security team promptly investigates all reported issues. Learn more about data security at Encord here.

  • Yes - we offer managed on-demand premium labeling-as-a-service designed to meet your specific business objectives and offer our expert support to help you meet your goals. Our active learning platform and suite of tools are designed to automate the annotation process and maximise the ROI of each human input. The purpose of our software is to help you label less data.

  • The best way to spend less on labeling is using purpose-built annotation software, automation features, and active learning techniques. Encord's platform provides several automation techniques, including model-assisted labeling & auto-segmentation. High-complexity use cases have seen 60-80% reduction in labeling costs.

  • Encord offers three different support plans: standard, premium, and enterprise support. Note that custom service agreements and uptime SLAs require an enterprise support plan. Learn more about our support plans here.

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