Instance-Level Recognition

A computer vision task that involves distinguishing between specific individual objects within the same general category, rather than just identifying broad categories. For example, while category-level recognition might identify something as "a bag of chips," instance-level recognition would distinguish between a specific bag of Fritos versus Cheetos versus Lays. This is particularly challenging and relevant for accessibility because blind users often need to differentiate between visually similar items in daily life — such as different medications, similar food packages, or personal items — where generic object recognition systems fall short.