AI Data Labeling Integrity via Multi-Classifier Consensus

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Solution Overview

Problem

Inaccurate or incorrect data labeling for artificial intelligence systems can lead to degraded performance, as human labelers may introduce errors or inconsistencies, and existing methods lack effective mechanisms to ensure labeling integrity.

Innovation Solution

A system that uses multiple machine classifiers trained on both incumbent and candidate datasets to predict labels and assess the integrity of data sample-label pairs, with a consensus-based approach to validate labels and identify potential ambiguities or inaccuracies, and updates the dataset accordingly.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If multiple machine classifiers are trained and used to predict labels, then labeling integrity and accuracy are improved, but device complexity and computational resources increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelabeling integrityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the labeling validation process by dividing it into multiple independent machine classifiers, each trained on different portions of the incumbent dataset. These classifiers work in parallel to assess candidate labels, with each classifier providing an independent evaluation. This segmentation allows the system to achieve high labeling integrity through multiple perspectives while managing complexity by organizing the classifiers into a structured ensemble framework.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system merges the predictions from multiple machine classifiers through aggregation mechanisms. The classifiers' individual predictions are combined to produce a consensus assessment of candidate label integrity. This merging approach leverages the collective wisdom of multiple classifiers to improve overall labeling accuracy while distributing the computational burden across the ensemble, thereby managing system complexity through organized integration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Measurement precision

If multiple machine classifiers are trained on incumbent and candidate datasets, then labeling accuracy is improved, but training time and computational resources increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelabeling accuracyVSAvoidtraining time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary action by training multiple machine classifiers in advance on the incumbent dataset before the actual labeling task. These pre-trained classifiers are then ready to quickly assess candidate labels without requiring retraining. This preliminary training approach allows the system to achieve high labeling accuracy through multiple classifiers while reducing the time cost during the actual labeling validation process, as the classifiers are already prepared and can operate in inference mode.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Reliability

If machine classifiers are used to assess label integrity, then human error is reduced, but automation complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelabeling reliabilityVSAvoidautomation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements self-service by enabling machine classifiers to autonomously assess the integrity of candidate labels without human intervention. The classifiers independently evaluate each candidate label against the incumbent dataset and provide automated integrity assessments. This self-service approach reduces human error in labeling by replacing manual verification with automated machine-based evaluation, while the standardized assessment framework manages automation complexity through consistent, repeatable processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS20220335311A1Data labeling for training artificial intelligence systems
Publication Date: 2022.10.20 CAPITAL ONE SERVICES LLC
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AI summary

Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for data labeling for training artificial intelligence systems. A candidate dataset comprising data samples and corresponding labels may be used to update an incumbent dataset comprise data samples and corresponding labels. The integrity of a data sample-label pair in the candidate dataset may be determined before the data sample-label pair is added to the incumbent dataset. For determining labeling integrity, a plurality of machine classifiers may be trained based on the incumbent dataset and portions of the candidate dataset. The plurality of machine classifiers as trained may be used to generate predicted labels for data samples in the candidate dataset. The integrity of the data sample-label pair in the candidate dataset may be measured based on the predicted labels for the data sample.