Hello Reshape SSD Python* Sample

This sample demonstrates how to do synchronous inference of object detection models using Shape Inference feature. Models with only 1 input and output are supported.

The following Python API is used in the application:

Feature

API

Description

Model Operations

openvino.runtime.Model.reshape , openvino.runtime.Model.input , openvino.runtime.Output.get_any_name , openvino.runtime.PartialShape

Managing of model

Basic OpenVINO™ Runtime API is covered by Hello Classification Python* Sample.

Options

Values

Validated Models

mobilenet-ssd

Validated Layout

NCHW

Model Format

OpenVINO™ toolkit Intermediate Representation (.xml + .bin), ONNX (.onnx)

Supported devices

All

Other language realization

C++

How It Works

At startup, the sample application reads command-line parameters, prepares input data, loads a specified model and image to the OpenVINO™ Runtime plugin, performs synchronous inference, and processes output data. As a result, the program creates an output image, logging each step in a standard output stream.

You can see the explicit description of each sample step at Integration Steps section of “Integrate OpenVINO™ Runtime with Your Application” guide.

Running

python hello_reshape_ssd.py <path_to_model> <path_to_image> <device_name>

To run the sample, you need to specify a model and image:

NOTES :

  • By default, OpenVINO™ Toolkit Samples and demos expect input with BGR channels order. If you trained your model to work with RGB order, you need to manually rearrange the default channels order in the sample or demo application or reconvert your model using the Model Optimizer tool with --reverse_input_channels argument specified. For more information about the argument, refer to When to Reverse Input Channels section of Embedding Preprocessing Computation.

  • Before running the sample with a trained model, make sure the model is converted to the intermediate representation (IR) format (*.xml + *.bin) using the Model Optimizer tool.

  • The sample accepts models in ONNX format (.onnx) that do not require preprocessing.

Example

  1. Install the openvino-dev Python package to use Open Model Zoo Tools:

    python -m pip install openvino-dev[caffe]

  2. Download a pre-trained model:

    omz_downloader --name mobilenet-ssd

  3. If a model is not in the IR or ONNX format, it must be converted. You can do this using the model converter:

    omz_converter --name mobilenet-ssd

  4. Perform inference of banana.jpg using ssdlite_mobilenet_v2 model on a GPU, for example:

    python hello_reshape_ssd.py mobilenet-ssd.xml banana.jpg GPU

Sample Output

The sample application logs each step in a standard output stream and creates an output image, drawing bounding boxes for inference results with an over 50% confidence.

[ INFO ] Creating OpenVINO Runtime Core
[ INFO ] Reading the model: C:/test_data/models/mobilenet-ssd.xml
[ INFO ] Reshaping the model to the height and width of the input image
[ INFO ] Loading the model to the plugin
[ INFO ] Starting inference in synchronous mode
[ INFO ] Found: class_id = 52, confidence = 0.98, coords = (21, 98), (276, 210)
[ INFO ] Image out.bmp was created!
[ INFO ] This sample is an API example, for any performance measurements please use the dedicated benchmark_app tool