AI Workflow Generation for Automation Accuracy

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Solution Overview

Problem

The creation of workflows is slow and error-prone, limiting the ability to implement automated task completion systems, and statically defined workflows can fail due to errors or changes in conditions during task completion.

Innovation Solution

A device configured to receive training data on workflows, generate workflow templates, and parse new tasks to identify matching workflow templates, thereby automatically generating and optimizing workflows for task completion.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If workflows are manually created and statically defined, then workflow creation is straightforward and simple, but the process is slow and error-prone

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveworkflow creation speedVSAvoidworkflow accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables self-service workflow generation by automatically parsing natural language task descriptions and generating corresponding workflows without manual intervention. The AI model autonomously converts task inputs into structured workflow definitions, eliminating the need for manual workflow creation while improving both speed and accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical manual workflow creation process with an AI-based automated system. Instead of manually defining workflows step-by-step, the system uses natural language processing and machine learning models to automatically generate workflows from task descriptions, substituting human effort with intelligent automation.

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If static workflows are used for task completion, then workflow structure is simple and easy to manage, but the workflows can fail due to errors or changes in conditions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveworkflow flexibilityVSAvoidworkflow system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system transitions from static workflows to dynamic workflows that can adapt during execution. The AI model monitors task progress and conditions in real-time, automatically adjusting workflow steps and parameters based on changing circumstances, thereby improving flexibility while maintaining manageable complexity through intelligent automation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The workflow system incorporates feedback mechanisms where the AI model continuously monitors task execution and uses this information to dynamically adjust workflow parameters. This feedback loop enables the system to adapt to changing conditions and correct errors automatically, enhancing flexibility without proportionally increasing complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Loss of time

If manual workflow creation is used, then workflow design control is precise and accurate, but the process consumes significant time and resources

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveworkflow creation timeVSAvoidworkflow design accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary action by pre-training AI models on workflow patterns and structures before actual workflow creation. This pre-processing enables the model to quickly generate accurate workflows from task descriptions without requiring manual design time, thereby reducing creation time while maintaining precision through learned best practices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The AI model creates workflows by copying and adapting proven workflow patterns from training data. Instead of manually designing each workflow from scratch, the system replicates successful workflow structures and customizes them for specific tasks, significantly reducing creation time while preserving design accuracy through pattern replication.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

4Productivity

If automated workflow generation is implemented, then task automation efficiency is improved, but debugging and rework resource wastage may increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetask automation efficiencyVSAvoiddebugging and rework resources
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses feedback from workflow execution results to continuously improve workflow generation accuracy. By monitoring successful and failed workflow executions, the AI model learns from mistakes and adjusts its generation process, thereby reducing debugging needs and rework while maintaining high automation efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The automated workflow generation system performs self-correction and validation, reducing the need for external debugging. The AI model autonomously identifies and corrects workflow errors before execution, minimizing resource wastage on debugging and rework while maintaining high task automation efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS12321777B2Automatic workflow generation and optimization
Publication Date: 2025.06.03 ACCENTURE GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LTD
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AI summary

In some implementations, a device may receive training data identifying a set of workflows. The device may generate a set of workflow templates based on the training data identifying the set of workflows, wherein a workflow template, of the set of workflow templates, is associated with a set of steps for completing a task associated with the workflow template. The device may receive, from a client device associated with an entity, a new task for automation using a new workflow. The device may parse the new task to identify one or more steps associated with the new task. The device may identify one or more workflow templates. The device may a workflow recommendation relating to the one or more workflow templates. The device may output workflow data associated with the workflow recommendation.