Deep Transfer Hashing for Adaptive Learning on Federated Streaming Data
Manuel Röder, Frank-Michael Schleif
TL;DR
The paper addresses the challenge of privacy-preserving, efficient learning on federated streaming data by combining federated learning with deep transfer hashing and transfer learning. It proposes server-side pre-training of a hash function $h$ and a privacy-preserving global memory bank $M_S$ to support on-device fine-tuning, reducing data transmission and enabling rapid adaptation to evolving streams. A SHAR-inspired local adaptation pattern and selective hash-code sharing are introduced to improve communication efficiency and scalability in real-world scenarios such as Car2X deployments, where traffic-related tasks require robust, online adaptation. The approach aims to deliver practical, secure downstream classification and retrieval with improved efficiency, addressing concept drift and privacy constraints in distributed settings.
Abstract
This extended abstract explores the integration of federated learning with deep transfer hashing for distributed prediction tasks, emphasizing resource-efficient client training from evolving data streams. Federated learning allows multiple clients to collaboratively train a shared model while maintaining data privacy - by incorporating deep transfer hashing, high-dimensional data can be converted into compact hash codes, reducing data transmission size and network loads. The proposed framework utilizes transfer learning, pre-training deep neural networks on a central server, and fine-tuning on clients to enhance model accuracy and adaptability. A selective hash code sharing mechanism using a privacy-preserving global memory bank further supports client fine-tuning. This approach addresses challenges in previous research by improving computational efficiency and scalability. Practical applications include Car2X event predictions, where a shared model is collectively trained to recognize traffic patterns, aiding in tasks such as traffic density assessment and accident detection. The research aims to develop a robust framework that combines federated learning, deep transfer hashing and transfer learning for efficient and secure downstream task execution.
