Welcome to our guide on how to utilize the EfficientNet image classification model using the TIMM (PyTorch Image Models) library. EfficientNet, a powerful model developed to enhance the classification performance of images, has captured attention due to its efficiency and effectiveness. Let’s explore how to get started!

Model Overview

The EfficientNet-B6 model we will be working with has been trained on the ImageNet-1k dataset using auto-augmentation techniques. This guide will break down the implementation of the model through various approaches: image classification, feature map extraction, and image embeddings.

Setting Up Your Environment

Before we embark on our implementation journey, ensure you have installed the necessary libraries. You can install the TIMM library using pip:

pip install timm

Image Classification

Let’s classify an image using the EfficientNet model. For this, we will first load the image and then preprocess it before making a prediction.

from urllib.request import urlopen
from PIL import Image
import timm
import torch

# Load the image from a URL
img = Image.open(urlopen("https://huggingface.co/datasets/huggingface/documentation-images/resolve/main/beignets-task-guide.png"))

# Create the model
model = timm.create_model('tf_efficientnet_b6.aa_in1k', pretrained=True)
model = model.eval()

# Get model specific transforms (normalization, resize)
data_config = timm.data.resolve_model_data_config(model)
transforms = timm.data.create_transform(**data_config, is_training=False)

# Make predictions
output = model(transforms(img).unsqueeze(0))  # unsqueeze single image into batch of 1
top5_probabilities, top5_class_indices = torch.topk(output.softmax(dim=1) * 100, k=5)

Understanding the Code: Analogy Time

Think of a chef preparing a dish (the image you want to classify). Before cooking, the chef must gather all ingredients (the model’s parameters) and prepare a unique recipe (the model architecture). In this process:

• The chef inspects the freshness of ingredients (preprocessing the image).
• They follow a specific recipe, ensuring everything is measured correctly (using the correct model and transforms).
• Finally, they present the dish and receive feedback from tasters (the output of the model, which produces class probabilities).

Just as each step is critical in cooking, each part of our code is essential for successful image classification.

Feature Map Extraction

Feature maps provide insight into how the model processes images. Here’s how to extract these feature maps from the model:

model = timm.create_model('tf_efficientnet_b6.aa_in1k', pretrained=True, features_only=True)
model = model.eval()

# Make predictions to extract feature maps
output = model(transforms(img).unsqueeze(0))  # unsqueeze single image into batch of 1

for o in output:
    print(o.shape)

Image Embeddings

Image embeddings are compact representations of images and can be crucial for various downstream tasks. Here’s how to get them:

model = timm.create_model('tf_efficientnet_b6.aa_in1k', pretrained=True, num_classes=0)  # remove classifier
model = model.eval()

output = model(transforms(img).unsqueeze(0))  # output is (batch_size, num_features) shaped tensor

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues during implementation, consider the following troubleshooting tips:

• Ensure that all library dependencies are correctly installed.
• Check if the image URL is accessible and valid.
• Verify that the model is set to evaluation mode using model.eval().

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