"""
K-best 2D assignment algorithms.
This module provides algorithms for finding the k best solutions to the
2D assignment problem, which is essential for hypothesis generation in
Multiple Hypothesis Tracking (MHT).
"""
from typing import List, NamedTuple, Optional, Tuple
import numpy as np
from numpy.typing import ArrayLike, NDArray
from scipy.optimize import linear_sum_assignment as scipy_lsa
from pytcl.assignment_algorithms.two_dimensional.assignment import (
AssignmentResult,
assign2d,
)
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class KBestResult(NamedTuple):
"""Result of k-best assignment problem.
Attributes
----------
assignments : List[AssignmentResult]
List of k best assignments, sorted by cost (ascending for minimization).
costs : ndarray
Array of costs for each assignment.
n_found : int
Number of assignments found (may be less than k if fewer exist).
"""
assignments: List[AssignmentResult]
costs: NDArray[np.float64]
n_found: int
class _PartitionNode:
"""Node in the partition tree for Murty's algorithm.
Each node represents a constrained assignment problem with some
assignments required and some forbidden.
"""
def __init__(
self,
cost_matrix: NDArray[np.float64],
required: List[Tuple[int, int]],
forbidden: List[Tuple[int, int]],
cost: float,
assignment: Optional[Tuple[NDArray[np.intp], NDArray[np.intp]]] = None,
):
self.cost_matrix = cost_matrix
self.required = required
self.forbidden = forbidden
self.cost = cost
self.assignment = assignment
def __lt__(self, other: "_PartitionNode") -> bool:
return self.cost < other.cost
def _solve_constrained(
cost_matrix: NDArray[np.float64],
required: List[Tuple[int, int]],
forbidden: List[Tuple[int, int]],
maximize: bool = False,
) -> Optional[Tuple[NDArray[np.intp], NDArray[np.intp], float]]:
"""Solve assignment with required and forbidden constraints.
Parameters
----------
cost_matrix : ndarray
Original cost matrix.
required : list of tuple
List of (row, col) pairs that must be assigned.
forbidden : list of tuple
List of (row, col) pairs that cannot be assigned.
maximize : bool
If True, solve maximization problem.
Returns
-------
tuple or None
(row_indices, col_indices, cost) if feasible, None otherwise.
"""
n, m = cost_matrix.shape
C = cost_matrix.copy()
# Apply forbidden constraints by setting to infinity
fill_val = -np.inf if maximize else np.inf
for r, c in forbidden:
if 0 <= r < n and 0 <= c < m:
C[r, c] = fill_val
# Check required assignments are compatible
required_rows = set()
required_cols = set()
required_cost = 0.0
for r, c in required:
if r in required_rows or c in required_cols:
# Conflict in required assignments
return None
if C[r, c] == fill_val:
# Required assignment is forbidden
return None
required_rows.add(r)
required_cols.add(c)
required_cost += cost_matrix[r, c]
# If all rows or columns are required, we're done
if len(required_rows) == min(n, m):
row_ind = np.array([r for r, c in required], dtype=np.intp)
col_ind = np.array([c for r, c in required], dtype=np.intp)
sort_idx = np.argsort(row_ind)
return row_ind[sort_idx], col_ind[sort_idx], required_cost
# Remove required rows/cols and solve reduced problem
free_rows = [i for i in range(n) if i not in required_rows]
free_cols = [j for j in range(m) if j not in required_cols]
if len(free_rows) == 0 or len(free_cols) == 0:
# No free assignments needed
row_ind = np.array([r for r, c in required], dtype=np.intp)
col_ind = np.array([c for r, c in required], dtype=np.intp)
sort_idx = np.argsort(row_ind)
return row_ind[sort_idx], col_ind[sort_idx], required_cost
# Build reduced cost matrix
reduced_cost = C[np.ix_(free_rows, free_cols)]
# Check if feasible (no row/column is all infinity)
if not maximize:
if np.any(np.all(reduced_cost == np.inf, axis=1)):
return None
if np.any(np.all(reduced_cost == np.inf, axis=0)):
return None
else:
if np.any(np.all(reduced_cost == -np.inf, axis=1)):
return None
if np.any(np.all(reduced_cost == -np.inf, axis=0)):
return None
# Solve reduced problem
try:
red_row_ind, red_col_ind = scipy_lsa(reduced_cost, maximize=maximize)
except ValueError:
return None
# Map back to original indices
orig_row_ind = [free_rows[i] for i in red_row_ind]
orig_col_ind = [free_cols[j] for j in red_col_ind]
# Combine with required
all_rows = list(required_rows) + orig_row_ind
all_cols = [c for r, c in required] + orig_col_ind
row_ind = np.array(all_rows, dtype=np.intp)
col_ind = np.array(all_cols, dtype=np.intp)
# Sort by row index
sort_idx = np.argsort(row_ind)
row_ind = row_ind[sort_idx]
col_ind = col_ind[sort_idx]
# Compute total cost
total_cost = cost_matrix[row_ind, col_ind].sum()
return row_ind, col_ind, total_cost
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def murty(
cost_matrix: ArrayLike,
k: int,
cost_of_non_assignment: float = np.inf,
maximize: bool = False,
) -> KBestResult:
"""
Find k-best assignments using Murty's algorithm.
Murty's algorithm systematically partitions the solution space to
enumerate assignments in order of increasing cost. It is widely used
in Multiple Hypothesis Tracking (MHT) for hypothesis generation.
Parameters
----------
cost_matrix : array_like
Cost matrix of shape (n_tracks, n_measurements).
k : int
Number of best assignments to find.
cost_of_non_assignment : float, optional
Cost for leaving a track or measurement unassigned.
If inf, all must be assigned (default: inf).
maximize : bool, optional
If True, find k-best in descending order (default: False).
Returns
-------
result : KBestResult
Named tuple containing:
- assignments: List of k best AssignmentResult objects
- costs: Array of costs for each assignment
- n_found: Number of assignments actually found
Examples
--------
>>> import numpy as np
>>> cost = np.array([[10, 5, 13], [3, 15, 8], [12, 7, 9]])
>>> result = murty(cost, k=3)
>>> result.n_found
3
>>> result.costs # Three lowest-cost assignments
array([15., 17., 18.])
Notes
-----
The algorithm has time complexity O(k * n^3) for an n x n matrix,
as each partition requires solving a constrained assignment problem.
For large k, consider using lazy evaluation techniques or early
termination based on cost thresholds.
References
----------
.. [1] Murty, K.G., "An algorithm for ranking all the assignments in
order of increasing cost", Operations Research, 1968.
.. [2] Miller, M.L., Stone, H.S., and Cox, I.J., "Optimizing Murty's
ranked assignment method", IEEE Trans. Aerospace and Electronic
Systems, 1997.
"""
cost = np.asarray(cost_matrix, dtype=np.float64)
n, m = cost.shape
if k <= 0:
return KBestResult(assignments=[], costs=np.array([]), n_found=0)
# Find the optimal assignment first
first_result = assign2d(cost, cost_of_non_assignment, maximize)
if len(first_result.row_indices) == 0 and cost_of_non_assignment == np.inf:
# No valid assignment
return KBestResult(assignments=[], costs=np.array([]), n_found=0)
assignments: List[AssignmentResult] = [first_result]
costs: List[float] = [first_result.cost]
if k == 1:
return KBestResult(
assignments=assignments,
costs=np.array(costs, dtype=np.float64),
n_found=1,
)
# Priority queue (min-heap) of partition nodes
import heapq
heap: List[_PartitionNode] = []
# Create initial partition nodes from the first solution
_partition_solution(
cost,
first_result.row_indices,
first_result.col_indices,
[],
[],
heap,
maximize,
)
while len(assignments) < k and heap:
# Get the best remaining node
node = heapq.heappop(heap)
# Create assignment result
if node.assignment is not None:
row_ind, col_ind = node.assignment
# Determine unassigned
all_rows = set(range(n))
all_cols = set(range(m))
unassigned_rows = np.array(sorted(all_rows - set(row_ind)), dtype=np.intp)
unassigned_cols = np.array(sorted(all_cols - set(col_ind)), dtype=np.intp)
result = AssignmentResult(
row_indices=row_ind,
col_indices=col_ind,
cost=node.cost,
unassigned_rows=unassigned_rows,
unassigned_cols=unassigned_cols,
)
assignments.append(result)
costs.append(node.cost)
# Partition this solution for more candidates
_partition_solution(
cost,
row_ind,
col_ind,
node.required,
node.forbidden,
heap,
maximize,
)
return KBestResult(
assignments=assignments,
costs=np.array(costs, dtype=np.float64),
n_found=len(assignments),
)
def _partition_solution(
cost_matrix: NDArray[np.float64],
row_ind: NDArray[np.intp],
col_ind: NDArray[np.intp],
required: List[Tuple[int, int]],
forbidden: List[Tuple[int, int]],
heap: List[_PartitionNode],
maximize: bool,
) -> None:
"""Partition the solution space based on current assignment.
Creates child nodes by forbidding each assignment in turn while
requiring all previous assignments.
"""
import heapq
n_assigned = len(row_ind)
# Start after required assignments
start_idx = len(required)
for i in range(start_idx, n_assigned):
# Require assignments 0..i-1, forbid assignment i
new_required = required + [
(row_ind[j], col_ind[j]) for j in range(start_idx, i)
]
new_forbidden = forbidden + [(row_ind[i], col_ind[i])]
# Solve constrained problem
result = _solve_constrained(cost_matrix, new_required, new_forbidden, maximize)
if result is not None:
new_row_ind, new_col_ind, new_cost = result
node = _PartitionNode(
cost_matrix=cost_matrix,
required=new_required,
forbidden=new_forbidden,
cost=new_cost,
assignment=(new_row_ind, new_col_ind),
)
if maximize:
# Use negative cost for max-heap behavior
heapq.heappush(
heap,
_PartitionNode(
cost_matrix=cost_matrix,
required=new_required,
forbidden=new_forbidden,
cost=-new_cost,
assignment=(new_row_ind, new_col_ind),
),
)
else:
heapq.heappush(heap, node)
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def kbest_assign2d(
cost_matrix: ArrayLike,
k: int,
cost_of_non_assignment: float = np.inf,
maximize: bool = False,
cost_threshold: Optional[float] = None,
) -> KBestResult:
"""
Find k-best assignments with optional cost threshold.
This is an enhanced version of Murty's algorithm that supports
early termination when costs exceed a threshold.
Parameters
----------
cost_matrix : array_like
Cost matrix of shape (n_tracks, n_measurements).
k : int
Maximum number of assignments to find.
cost_of_non_assignment : float, optional
Cost for leaving a track or measurement unassigned.
maximize : bool, optional
If True, find k-best in descending order.
cost_threshold : float, optional
Stop when assignment cost exceeds this threshold (for minimization)
or falls below (for maximization). If None, no threshold.
Returns
-------
result : KBestResult
Named tuple containing assignments, costs, and count.
Examples
--------
>>> cost = np.array([[10, 5, 13], [3, 15, 8], [12, 7, 9]])
>>> result = kbest_assign2d(cost, k=10, cost_threshold=20)
>>> result.n_found # Only assignments with cost <= 20
4
Notes
-----
The cost threshold enables efficient pruning for MHT where hypotheses
with very low probability (high cost) can be discarded.
"""
cost = np.asarray(cost_matrix, dtype=np.float64)
n, m = cost.shape
if k <= 0:
return KBestResult(assignments=[], costs=np.array([]), n_found=0)
# Find the optimal assignment first
first_result = assign2d(cost, cost_of_non_assignment, maximize)
if len(first_result.row_indices) == 0 and cost_of_non_assignment == np.inf:
return KBestResult(assignments=[], costs=np.array([]), n_found=0)
# Check threshold on first solution
if cost_threshold is not None:
if not maximize and first_result.cost > cost_threshold:
return KBestResult(assignments=[], costs=np.array([]), n_found=0)
if maximize and first_result.cost < cost_threshold:
return KBestResult(assignments=[], costs=np.array([]), n_found=0)
assignments: List[AssignmentResult] = [first_result]
costs: List[float] = [first_result.cost]
if k == 1:
return KBestResult(
assignments=assignments,
costs=np.array(costs, dtype=np.float64),
n_found=1,
)
import heapq
heap: List[_PartitionNode] = []
_partition_solution(
cost,
first_result.row_indices,
first_result.col_indices,
[],
[],
heap,
maximize,
)
while len(assignments) < k and heap:
node = heapq.heappop(heap)
# Adjust cost for maximization
actual_cost = -node.cost if maximize else node.cost
# Check threshold
if cost_threshold is not None:
if not maximize and actual_cost > cost_threshold:
break
if maximize and actual_cost < cost_threshold:
break
if node.assignment is not None:
row_ind, col_ind = node.assignment
all_rows = set(range(n))
all_cols = set(range(m))
unassigned_rows = np.array(sorted(all_rows - set(row_ind)), dtype=np.intp)
unassigned_cols = np.array(sorted(all_cols - set(col_ind)), dtype=np.intp)
result = AssignmentResult(
row_indices=row_ind,
col_indices=col_ind,
cost=actual_cost,
unassigned_rows=unassigned_rows,
unassigned_cols=unassigned_cols,
)
assignments.append(result)
costs.append(actual_cost)
_partition_solution(
cost,
row_ind,
col_ind,
node.required,
node.forbidden,
heap,
maximize,
)
return KBestResult(
assignments=assignments,
costs=np.array(costs, dtype=np.float64),
n_found=len(assignments),
)
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def ranked_assignments(
cost_matrix: ArrayLike,
max_assignments: int = 100,
cost_threshold: Optional[float] = None,
maximize: bool = False,
) -> KBestResult:
"""
Enumerate assignments in ranked order (best to worst).
This is a convenience function for MHT hypothesis generation that
provides sensible defaults.
Parameters
----------
cost_matrix : array_like
Cost matrix of shape (n_tracks, n_measurements).
max_assignments : int, optional
Maximum number of assignments to enumerate (default: 100).
cost_threshold : float, optional
Stop when cost exceeds threshold (minimization) or falls below
(maximization).
maximize : bool, optional
If True, rank in descending order of cost.
Returns
-------
result : KBestResult
Ranked assignments.
Examples
--------
>>> cost = np.array([[10, 5], [3, 15]])
>>> result = ranked_assignments(cost, max_assignments=5)
>>> len(result.assignments)
2
>>> result.costs
array([12., 20.])
Notes
-----
This function assumes all tracks must be assigned to measurements
(no non-assignment option). For track-oriented MHT with missed
detections, use kbest_assign2d with an appropriate
cost_of_non_assignment.
"""
return kbest_assign2d(
cost_matrix,
k=max_assignments,
cost_of_non_assignment=np.inf,
maximize=maximize,
cost_threshold=cost_threshold,
)
__all__ = [
"KBestResult",
"murty",
"kbest_assign2d",
"ranked_assignments",
]