Data augmentation using generative models for track intrusion detection

Sci Prog. 2023 Oct-Dec;106(4):368504231212769. doi: 10.1177/00368504231212769.

Abstract

The objective of this work is to address the problem of detecting track intruders in railway systems using deep learning-based algorithms. Unauthorized entry onto railway tracks poses a significant risk of collisions between trains and humans. However, intrusion discrimination algorithms often suffer from a lack of learning data and data imbalance issues. To overcome these challenges, this research proposes an algorithm that combines generative models and classification networks. Generative models are utilized to generate synthetic intrusion data by learning the underlying distribution of available data and creating new samples resembling the original data. The augmented intrusion data is then used to train deep neural networks to accurately identify intrusions. The proposed algorithm is evaluated using real data sets, demonstrating its effectiveness in overcoming limited learning data and data imbalance issues. By augmenting intrusion data using generative models, the algorithm achieves improved accuracy compared to traditional approaches. In conclusion, the algorithm presented in this work provides a solution for detecting track intruders in railway systems. By leveraging generative models to augment limited intrusion data and utilizing classification networks for intrusion discrimination, the algorithm demonstrates improved performance in accurately identifying intrusions. This research highlights the potential of deep learning-based approaches in enhancing railway safety and recommends further exploration and application of these methods in real-world settings.

Keywords: Pix2Pix; Track intrusion detection; computer vision; data augmentation; diffusion; generative model.