AI Configuration Control for Fast, Memory-Efficient Parameter Tuning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Modern electronic devices with multiple operational modes and parameters require efficient configuration methods to minimize memory usage, as large data volumes can overwhelm available memory.

Innovation Solution

A configuration method utilizing two AI modules: a first module for rapid, rough estimation of optimal control parameters and a second module for more precise estimates, allowing for quick adaptation of operational modes without precomputing all possible settings, with the first module's estimates used temporarily until the second module's more accurate parameters are available.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If all different types of operational modes and associated operational parameters are computed beforehand, then measurement precision is improved, but memory requirements increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement precisionVSAvoidmemory requirements
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-training AI models offline to generate operational parameters, but only storing the trained model weights rather than pre-computing all possible operational modes. The first AI model quickly generates initial parameter estimates, and the second AI model refines them, achieving both speed and precision without requiring extensive memory for pre-computed data tables.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical lookup tables and pre-computed parameter sets with AI-based computational models. Instead of storing exhaustive parameter databases in memory, the system uses neural network models that can generate optimized parameters on-demand, substituting physical memory storage with intelligent algorithms that compute parameters as needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Measurement precision

If operational parameters are adapted precisely for each measurement scenario, then measurement precision is improved, but configuration time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveparameter adaptation precisionVSAvoidconfiguration time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the parameter optimization process into two distinct stages performed by separate AI models: a first model that rapidly generates initial parameter estimates, and a second model that refines these estimates to achieve optimal precision. This segmentation allows the system to deliver quick initial results while continuing to improve precision through the second stage, rather than requiring a single lengthy optimization process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements periodic action by using the first AI model to provide frequent, quick parameter updates during the measurement setup phase, then periodically refining these parameters with the second AI model. This allows the measurement process to begin with good initial parameters while continuing to improve precision through subsequent refinement cycles.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Data Source

PatentUS11573549B2Configuration method and configuration system
Publication Date: 2023.02.07 ROHDE & SCHWARZ GMBH & CO KG
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AI summary

A configuration method for configuring an electronic device is described. The configuration method comprises: receiving at least one status parameter that is associated with at least one of an input parameter of the electronic device, an output parameter of the electronic device, a target output parameter of the electronic device, and a state of the electronic device; processing at least one status parameter by a first artificial intelligence module within a predefined time interval, thereby generating at least one first control parameter within the predefined time interval, wherein the at least one first control parameter is a rough estimate of an optimal control parameter for the electronic device; and processing at least one status parameter by a second artificial intelligence module, thereby generating at least one second control parameter wherein the at least one second control parameter is a more precise estimate of the optimal control parameter for the electronic device compared to the at least one first control parameter. Moreover, a configuration system is described.