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\textit{FocaLogic}: Logic-Based Interpretation of Visual Model Decisions

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition 2026-01-21 v1 Artificial Intelligence

Abstract

Interpretability of modern visual models is crucial, particularly in high-stakes applications. However, existing interpretability methods typically suffer from either reliance on white-box model access or insufficient quantitative rigor. To address these limitations, we introduce FocaLogic, a novel model-agnostic framework designed to interpret and quantify visual model decision-making through logic-based representations. FocaLogic identifies minimal interpretable subsets of visual regions-termed visual focuses-that decisively influence model predictions. It translates these visual focuses into precise and compact logical expressions, enabling transparent and structured interpretations. Additionally, we propose a suite of quantitative metrics, including focus precision, recall, and divergence, to objectively evaluate model behavior across diverse scenarios. Empirical analyses demonstrate FocaLogic's capability to uncover critical insights such as training-induced concentration, increasing focus accuracy through generalization, and anomalous focuses under biases and adversarial attacks. Overall, FocaLogic provides a systematic, scalable, and quantitative solution for interpreting visual models.

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Cite

@article{arxiv.2601.12049,
  title  = {\textit{FocaLogic}: Logic-Based Interpretation of Visual Model Decisions},
  author = {Chenchen Zhao and Muxi Chen and Qiang Xu},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2601.12049},
  year   = {2026}
}

Comments

12 pages, 13 figures

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