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Few-Shot Classification Based on Sparse Dictionary Meta-Learning

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  • Zuo Jiang

    (School of Mathematics and Computer Science, Yunnan Minzu University, Kunming 650500, China)

  • Yuan Wang

    (School of Mathematics and Computer Science, Yunnan Minzu University, Kunming 650500, China)

  • Yi Tang

    (School of Mathematics and Computer Science, Yunnan Minzu University, Kunming 650500, China)

Abstract

In the field of Meta-Learning, traditional methods for addressing few-shot learning problems often rely on leveraging prior knowledge for rapid adaptation. However, when faced with insufficient data, meta-learning models frequently encounter challenges such as overfitting and limited feature extraction capabilities. To overcome these challenges, an innovative meta-learning approach based on Sparse Dictionary and Consistency Learning (SDCL) is proposed. The distinctive feature of SDCL is the integration of sparse representation and consistency regularization, designed to acquire both broadly applicable general knowledge and task-specific meta-knowledge. Through sparse dictionary learning, SDCL constructs compact and efficient models, enabling the accurate transfer of knowledge from the source domain to the target domain, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of knowledge transfer. Simultaneously, consistency regularization generates synthetic data similar to existing samples, expanding the training dataset and alleviating data scarcity issues. The core advantage of SDCL lies in its ability to preserve key features while ensuring stronger generalization and robustness. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed meta-learning algorithm significantly improves model performance under limited training data conditions, particularly excelling in complex cross-domain tasks. On average, the algorithm improves accuracy by 3%.

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  • Zuo Jiang & Yuan Wang & Yi Tang, 2024. "Few-Shot Classification Based on Sparse Dictionary Meta-Learning," Mathematics, MDPI, vol. 12(19), pages 1-18, September.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jmathe:v:12:y:2024:i:19:p:2992-:d:1485969
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