Cognitive Modeling for Qualitative Multi-Dimensional Assessment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current computing systems face challenges in dynamically assessing and altering system parameters based on changing circumstances, particularly when dealing with large or infinite amounts of data, and struggle to process and analyze qualitative behavior criteria effectively.

Innovation Solution

A cognitive modeling system using event reception components, including threshold application, outlier analysis, and graph updating, to measure and predict behavior across multiple dimensions, allowing for dynamic adaptation and analysis of data streams.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If traditional numerical threshold analysis is used, then measurement precision is improved, but adaptability to different contexts and users deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenumerical threshold precisionVSAvoidcontext adaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts numerical thresholds based on contextual factors such as time of day, user behavior patterns, and environmental conditions. Instead of using fixed thresholds, the analysis component continuously adapts thresholds to match current context, resolving the contradiction between precise measurement and contextual adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes threshold parameters dynamically based on multiple dimensions including temporal context, user-specific patterns, and behavioral metrics. By transforming static numerical thresholds into dynamic, multi-dimensional parameters, the system achieves both precision and adaptability simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Measurement precision

If comprehensive data analysis is performed on large datasets, then measurement precision is improved, but processing time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebehavior assessment precisionVSAvoidanalysis time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the large dataset into multiple dimensions (temporal, spatial, behavioral patterns) and processes each dimension separately using specialized analysis components. This segmentation allows parallel processing of different data aspects, maintaining comprehensive analysis precision while reducing overall processing time through divide-and-conquer strategy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs partial analysis by focusing on the most relevant dimensions and patterns for each specific assessment task rather than analyzing all data equally. The analysis component selectively applies different levels of analysis depth based on the specific question being answered, achieving sufficient precision without exhaustive processing of all available data.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple analysis dimensions are used, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemulti-dimensional analysis capabilityVSAvoidsystem architecture complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system employs a universal analysis framework where a single multi-functional analysis component handles multiple dimensions and types of assessments. Rather than implementing separate specialized components for each dimension, the universal component adapts its analysis approach based on the required dimension, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining multi-dimensional capability.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements a nested architecture where general analysis frameworks contain specialized analysis modules, which in turn contain specific analysis algorithms. This nested structure allows the system to maintain complex multi-dimensional analysis capabilities while presenting a simplified unified interface and reducing operational complexity through hierarchical organization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

4Adaptability or versatility

If dynamic parameter adjustment is implemented, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedynamic parameter adjustmentVSAvoidcontrol mechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements self-service through automated learning mechanisms where the analysis component automatically adjusts parameters based on observed patterns and feedback without requiring manual configuration. The system learns optimal parameter values dynamically and adapts to changing conditions autonomously, reducing control complexity while maintaining high adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates feedback loops where analysis results and system performance information are continuously fed back to automatically adjust parameters. This feedback mechanism enables dynamic parameter adaptation through automated control, achieving high adaptability without increasing manual control complexity since the adjustment process is self-regulating.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS11348016B2Cognitive modeling apparatus for assessing values qualitatively across a multiple dimension terrain
Publication Date: 2022.05.31 SCIANTA ANALYTICS LLC
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AI summary

The present design is directed to a system for measuring values qualitatively across a terrain including multiple dimensions using cognitive computing techniques, comprising a plurality of event reception components configured to operate on each event in a stream relevant to the terrain, the plurality of event reception components including a threshold application component configured to apply a threshold to each element in the stream, a terrain updater configured to update the terrain based on at least one event, an outlier analysis module configured to determine any outlier in the stream of events, a threshold violation predictor configured to predict threshold violations based on the stream of events, a time-ordered behavior evaluator configured to evaluate behavior based on the stream of events, and a graph updater to update a graph based on the stream of events.