Anomaly Detection Model Using Graph Laplacian Label Propagation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current anomaly detection techniques in industrial machinery and vehicles lack reliability due to insufficient utilization of past anomaly patterns and require arbitrary preprocessing, failing to effectively incorporate label information from both labeled and unlabeled samples.

Innovation Solution

The technique introduces the concept of similarity-based label information by expressing samples as multi-dimensional vectors with varying observation noise levels, using a graph Laplacian to determine an optimal linear transformation matrix and calculate anomaly scores, thereby reducing arbitrariness and enhancing detection reliability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If past anomaly patterns are incorporated into anomaly detection models, then detection reliability should improve, but arbitrary preprocessing is required which reduces effectiveness

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveanomaly detection reliabilityVSAvoidpreprocessing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts and utilizes only the label information (normal/anomalous classification) from past anomaly patterns without requiring complex preprocessing of the underlying data. The method takes the essential categorical information and integrates it directly into the anomaly detection model through label propagation mechanisms, eliminating the need for arbitrary preprocessing while maintaining detection reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent performs preliminary classification of data into labeled (normal/anomalous) and unlabeled samples before the actual anomaly detection process. This preliminary labeling action enables the model to learn from past patterns without requiring complex preprocessing, as the classification information is prepared in advance and can be directly utilized during model training and inference.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Measurement precision

If label information from labeled and unlabeled samples is utilized, then detection accuracy improves, but the method becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveanomaly detection accuracyVSAvoidmethod complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a unified anomaly detection model that can handle multiple types of input data (labeled normal samples, labeled anomalous samples, and unlabeled samples) through a single integrated framework. The model uses universal label propagation mechanisms that work across all sample types without requiring separate processing procedures, thereby improving detection accuracy while avoiding increased methodological complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms where the model continuously refines its anomaly detection capabilities by learning from both labeled and unlabeled samples. The label information from past anomalies and normal operations is fed back into the model during training, enabling iterative improvement of detection accuracy without requiring complex manual intervention or multiple separate methods.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS10133703B2Anomaly detection method, program, and system
Publication Date: 2018.11.20 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINE CORPORATION
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AI summary

A method providing an analytical technique introducing label information into an anomaly detection model. Effective utilization of label information is based on introducing the degree of similarity between samples. Assuming, for example, there is a degree of similarity between normally labeled samples and no similarity between normally labeled and abnormally labeled samples. Also each sensor value is generated by the linear sum of a latent variable and a coefficient vector specific to each sensor. However, the magnitude of observation noise is formulated to vary according to the label information for the sensor values, and set so that normal label≤unlabeled≤anomalously labeled. A graph Laplacian is created based on the degree of similarity between samples, and determines the optimal linear transformation matrix according to a gradient method. A optimal linear transformation matrix is used to calculate an anomaly score for each sensor in the test samples.