Context-Vector Troubleshooting Across Multiple Device Models

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing troubleshooting systems for electronic devices require tedious and time-consuming manual creation of support documents for each device model, and existing machine learning models are not scalable for a large number of device models, necessitating retraining for each new device model introduced.

Innovation Solution

A machine learning model is trained using context vectors generated from support documents and device feature vectors, allowing it to identify troubleshooting solutions for multiple device models without requiring retraining for new models, by leveraging common functional features across devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If manual creation of support documents is performed for each device model, then troubleshooting accuracy is improved, but time consumption and labor costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetroubleshooting accuracyVSAvoidtime consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables self-service troubleshooting by having the electronic device automatically generate and send diagnostic information to the server. The server then automatically generates and sends troubleshooting solutions without requiring manual intervention for each case, thus improving accuracy while reducing time consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the manual mechanical process of creating support documents with an automated information processing system. The machine learning model automatically analyzes device information, generates context vectors, and produces troubleshooting solutions, substituting human manual work with automated computational processes.

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

2Measurement precision

If machine learning models are trained for each device model, then troubleshooting precision is improved, but system complexity and training requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetroubleshooting precisionVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal machine learning model that can handle multiple device models simultaneously. The model uses device feature vectors and context vectors to adapt to different device types without requiring separate training for each model, thus maintaining precision while reducing system complexity.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes parameters by using device feature vectors to represent different device models and context vectors to capture device-specific characteristics. This allows the single machine learning model to adapt to various device models by adjusting its input parameters rather than requiring separate models for each device type.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If separate support documents are created for each device model, then troubleshooting reliability is improved, but data management complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetroubleshooting reliabilityVSAvoiddata management complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the management of support documents for multiple device models into a single unified system. The server consolidates troubleshooting data and uses a single machine learning model to serve multiple device models, reducing data management complexity while maintaining reliability through the use of device-specific context vectors.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Measurement precision

If traditional troubleshooting systems are used, then accuracy is maintained, but resource consumption and scalability worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetroubleshooting accuracyVSAvoidcomputational resource consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by pre-processing device information into device feature vectors and context vectors before the actual troubleshooting query. This preliminary structuring of data reduces the computational resources required during the actual troubleshooting process and improves scalability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS12530385B2Providing troubleshooting solutions
Publication Date: 2026.01.20 HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LP
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AI summary

System for providing troubleshooting solutions for an electronic device is described. The system includes a query engine, that may receive a troubleshoot query from a user of the electronic device. The troubleshoot query indicates a device model of the electronic device and an issue with the electronic device. Further, the query engine may identify a context vector corresponding to the device model based on a mapping table and the device model. The context vector describes a relationship between the device model, a plurality of troubleshoot support documents, and functional features of the device model. Further, the system includes a machine learning engine to determine a troubleshooting solution for the issue based on the issue and the context vector corresponding to the device.