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Image Annotation Service

Image Annotation Service

High-quality image annotation based on numerous achievements in object and region detection, action classification,
keypoint annotation, and more

Over 48 million
training data creation achievements
including GAFAM

At Human Science, we have been operating in manual production and translation services for over 35 years.
Our diverse core skills, cultivated through extensive experience, are also applied to our annotation business.
We solve customer challenges through various operational methods tailored to each project, including remote work, onsite support, and on-premises deployment at client locations.

What is image annotation?

Image annotation refers to the task of assigning meanings or categories to objects within an image, or to specific regions within the image.
It is used by AI and machine learning to understand the meaning of objects seen in images and to identify the boundaries of those objects, helping in recognizing objects captured in videos and images.

What is image annotation?

Do you have any of these concerns
regarding image annotation?

  • There is a shortage of personnel available to work in-house,
    but due to the high level of expertise and difficulty,

    outsourcing is challenging.

  • The work is personalized,
    with many exceptions and edge cases,
    resulting in concerns about quality variability and decline.

  • We often handle confidential information,
    and have concerns about security and data management.

Human Science Co., Ltd. is...

We solve your problems related to image annotation

Human Science Image Annotation Service
FeaturesFeature

Feature01

We can assign highly specialized staff in various fields such as medical, automotive, IT, manufacturing, and construction
Leveraging our experience and expertise in annotation across various specialized fields, we are capable of flexibly handling professional and highly complex labeling tasks. Additionally, for medical data structuring, we can perform work under the supervision of medical doctors.

Feature02

Education and Information Communication for Workers to Achieve High Quality
The quality of annotation heavily depends on the people involved. Therefore, our company manages projects with registered workers who have passed a trial, evaluates workers for each project, and provides feedback. In image annotation, where ambiguity is high and many exceptions occur, we share sheets detailing how to handle exceptions and edge cases with workers, and conduct individual communication to share and educate on tacit knowledge that is difficult to formalize, thereby achieving improved and stabilized quality.

Feature03

Comprehensive Security System
Our office has obtained ISMS certification* and is equipped to handle work in secure rooms such as office security rooms. Therefore, we can ensure security even for projects involving highly confidential data such as personal information. Additionally, for clients who wish to avoid using crowdsourcing, we can also provide on-site support at the client's location.*ISMS certification: An evaluation system established by the Japan Information Processing Development Corporation (JIPDEC) (ISMS Conformity Assessment System)

Supported Areas of Image Annotation ServicesField

Object Detection and Region Extraction
Detects subjects appearing in images and tags them by filling in the subject areas. It is utilized in image analysis for obstacle detection in autonomous driving and many other fields.
Image Classification
Images are classified based on features within the image such as color, pattern, and type. This is also utilized for defect detection and assisting pathological diagnosis from inspection images.
Key Point Detection
Points are assigned to specific locations or landmarks within images. Parts of the face and joints of the human body are labeled, which is utilized for form analysis and psychological analysis based on facial expressions.

Image Annotation ServicesAchievements & ExamplesCase Study

CASE 01
AI Development Project for Advanced Medical Devices
Medical Device Manufacturing Company

Required Tasks
  • AI development of advanced medical devices whose purpose is supporting surgery and diagnosis. The materials included real data, such as endoscopic images and X-ray images. The work involved instance segmentation of several types of labels.
Customer's
Challenges
  • For the handling of highly confidential medical data, the customer wanted to avoid remote work and outsourcing overseas.
  • They were concerned about the compatibility between the source data and the tools used by subcontractors.
Our
Solutions
  • Work progressed in a domestic, on-site environment. We ensured the confidentiality of data by meeting the security standards of ISMS.
  • By properly managing the version of the tools used, we unified the environments of our customer and annotators. This ensured data integrity.
Number of Tasks
10,000 items
Work Period
2 months
Main Takeaways
  • Human Science can build out advanced secure environments on-site.
  • We achieve thorough data management with comprehensive security management and worker education.
  • We provide flexible support for introducing new annotation tools and updating versions.

CASE 02
Autonomous Driving AI Accuracy Improvement Project
AI Technology Development Manufacturer

Required Tasks
  • Annotation for improving autonomous driving technology. Tagging performed by specifying objects and areas based on dashcam footage.
Customer's
Challenges
  • Planning for long-term operation, but the work is monotonous and the retention rate of annotators is low. Additionally, even if excellent annotators are trained, they leave quickly.
Our
Solutions
  • We selected and organized a team of qualified personnel for this project from our contracted annotators.
  • Regular meetings were held within the team. We reinforced quality and productivity by creating a system that does not leave annotators' questions unanswered.
  • Workers were regularly assigned new responsibilities, and moved between teams. By making changes to the environment while ensuring quality, we were able to maintain high motivation and a sense of accomplishment from the annotators.
Number of Tasks
Over 6,000 items
Work Period
Over 6 months
Main Takeaways
  • Human Science can organize a team of personnel suitable for the project's tasks from the human resources directly contracted with Human Science.
  • We create changes and a sense of achievement, even after the start of the project, to keep the annotators' motivation high. We stabilize the quality of work by securing long-term employment.

CASE 06
Automated Tissue Region Detection AI PoC Project
Medical Device Manufacturer

Required Tasks
  • Instance Segmentation of CT Slice Images
Customer's
Challenges
  • Instance segmentation of CT slice images.
  • The customer attempted to internalize data annotation using available engineers but were unable to keep up with the maintenance of annotation specifications, resulting in quality variations and production issues, so the project could not progress as planned.
Our
Solutions
  • We executed a rapid project launch utilizing our contracted data annotators (experienced in medical data annotation).
  • We created an annotation specification document from the already annotated sample data provided by the client.
Number of Tasks
About 2,000 items
Work Period
2 weeks
Main Takeaways
  • Human Science can create annotation specification documents through customer-provided annotated data and Q&A.
  • In addition to the above specifications, we utilized annotated sample data as a training reference for difficult-to-explain scenarios, shortening the training period for data annotators.
  • Thanks to our carefully selected contract annotators and shortened training period, we ensured high productivity from the early stages of the project launch. Despite the difficulty of the task, we were able to meet the client's deadline and received high praise from them for both quality and delivery time.

Image Annotation Services Service Process Process

  • 01

    Hearing

    Provide sample data and annotation specifications.
  • 02

    Quotation

    Carefully review the provided sample files and annotation specifications to verify productivity.
    *If the details are not decided, we will set the prerequisites and provide a quote and delivery date
  • 03

    Sample Delivery

    Perform the initial delivery at the early stage of the project. Receive feedback and realign understanding again.
  • 04

    Data annotation

    Regular progress reports. Contact us promptly if there are any questions. Update work instructions and notify as needed.
  • 05

    Delivery

    Conduct review meetings upon request.

Image Annotation PricePrice

Image/Video Annotation
(Price Reference Example)

Area Detection:
Segmentation
Object Detection:
Bbox/Rectangle
Image Classification Video Motion Classification
Work Content This task involves segmenting specified tissues in medical slice images such as CT scans. This task involves annotating specified objects on the screen with rectangles. This task involves classifying images in the manufacturing process of industrial products into categories such as defective and non-defective. This task involves classifying actions occurring within the video according to standards and recording the start and end times/frames.
Workload / Delivery Date 2,000 files / about 1 month 20,000 files / about 2 months 10,000 files / about 3 weeks Video 100 files (about 40 minutes each) / approximately 3 weeks
Working Conditions and Others Domestic security room operations, full inspection,
Number of work targets: about 2 locations per screen, no medical supervision
Overseas offshore (full domestic inspection),
Number of classes/tasks: 5 types / about 6 locations per screen
Domestic remote work, full inspection Domestic remote work, full inspection,
Number of classes/recorded actions: 4 types/about 50 points per video
Price 450,000 yen and up 900,000 yen~ 200,000 yen~ 300,000 yen~

*The above is a reference example of pricing based on assumed work. Actual fees and delivery times may vary depending on the specific work specifications and conditions. Please contact us first.

For estimates, please make your request through the inquiry form.

Image Annotation Services Frequently Asked Questions FAQ

I am worried about whether we can get the right personnel to work on the project. +
At Human Science, we verify the content of the work before starting a project and assign personnel that are a good fit.
We form effective teams based on the aptitude and experience of our contracted workers, as well as the multifaceted personnel evaluation results conducted for each project.
Do you use crowdsourcing to hire data annotators? +
Human Science does not use crowdsourcing. Tasks are handled by contracted annotators who have passed the trial. We continuously provide security training, personnel evaluation, and education to workers to ensure improved and stable security and quality.
I am worried about the work quality of offshore projects. +
At Human Science, even for offshore projects, domestic project managers oversee the management, and quality control is conducted domestically. Therefore, we can provide high-quality training data that is comparable to domestic work.
Due to the high difficulty of the task, not only the staff assigned to the work but also the project manager need to undergo training before starting.
Is this possible? +
Yes. We will accommodate your request. Our project managers undergo training before starting any work.
We offer various options tailored to each project, including remote training, training at the client's site, and use of our secure room.
This is a medical-related project. Is it possible to have supervision and review by a physician? +
Yes, that is possible. We will respond individually, depending on the contents and field of expertise.

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