Content Classification Using Iterative Learning and User Feedback

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing document classification systems face inefficiencies in accuracy and require significant human effort due to reliance on operator experience, leading to variations in classifier performance and the need for large amounts of training data, which can be burdensome.

Innovation Solution

A method utilizing machine learning with a graphical user interface that iteratively refines a learning model through repeated classification and evaluation, allowing for efficient classification of content using a small initial dataset and user feedback to improve accuracy.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If machine learning is performed using a large amount of training data to improve classifier accuracy, then classification accuracy is improved, but user burden and time consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveclassifier accuracyVSAvoidtime for preparing training data
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary classification using an initial learning model before user feedback is collected. This allows the classification process to start with minimal training data, and the model is subsequently refined through iterative updates based on user corrections, rather than requiring all training data to be prepared in advance

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements a feedback mechanism where user corrections to classification results are collected and used to update the learning model. This iterative feedback loop allows the model to improve accuracy over time without requiring a large initial training dataset, as each user interaction provides targeted learning opportunities

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Measurement precision

If manual classification is performed by operators to ensure accuracy, then classification accuracy is improved, but productivity decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveclassification accuracyVSAvoidclassification efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The learning model performs self-updates by automatically incorporating user feedback to improve its own classification performance. This eliminates the need for continuous manual reclassification while maintaining improving accuracy, as the system serves itself through automated learning from interactions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary automated classification to handle the bulk of content, providing initial results that are then refined through user feedback. This combines the speed of automated classification with the accuracy of human review only where needed, rather than requiring manual review of all content

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Productivity

If a single machine learning pass is performed to classify content, then productivity is improved, but classification accuracy decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveclassification speedVSAvoidclassification accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The classification process continues iteratively rather than completing in a single pass. The learning model continuously updates its performance based on user feedback, maintaining productive automated classification while progressively improving accuracy through repeated refinement cycles

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Solution Approach 2:

The system transitions from a static single-pass classification approach to a dynamic iterative process where the learning model adapts and evolves based on ongoing user interactions. The classification accuracy dynamically improves over time while maintaining high productivity through automated processing

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS12387146B2Content classification method
Publication Date: 2025.08.12 SEMICON ENERGY LAB CO LTD
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AI summary

A novel content classification method is provided. A content classification method using machine learning for a learning model and a classifier fabrication method are provided. In Step 1, a data set containing a plurality of contents is acquired. Learning labels are attached to m contents, and the learning labels are not attached to the remaining contents. In Step 2, a first learning model is created by machine learning using the m contents. In Step 3, judgment labels are attached to the plurality of contents using the first learning model and are displayed on a GUI. In Step 4, new learning labels are attached to k contents in the plurality of contents. In Step 5, a second learning model is created by the machine learning using the k contents. In Step 6, judgment labels are attached to the plurality of contents using the second learning model and are displayed on the GUI.