Copper Procurement AI Model Deployment for Forecast Accuracy

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Solution Overview

Problem

Manufacturers face difficulties in effectively implementing artificial intelligence technologies for copper material price forecasting and procurement decision support due to the complexity of algorithms and computational requirements, making it challenging for ordinary enterprises to adopt and utilize these technologies.

Innovation Solution

An AIaaS system with a developer interface and user interface is provided, allowing developers to establish and operators to deploy AI models for copper material price, demand, and scrap copper price forecasting, facilitating decision support through separate interfaces tailored for different user expertise levels.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If AI technologies are used for copper material price forecasting, then forecast accuracy is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveforecast accuracyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the AI system into distinct functional modules: a data collection module that gathers copper price data from multiple sources, a model training module that develops forecasting algorithms, and a deployment module that implements the models. This segmentation allows each module to be developed and maintained independently, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining forecast accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary layer between the complex AI algorithms and end users - a standardized API interface and pre-configured model library. This intermediary abstracts the computational complexity, allowing users to access sophisticated forecasting capabilities through simple, standardized calls without needing to understand the underlying algorithmic complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Measurement precision

If complex AI algorithms are deployed, then forecast accuracy is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveforecast accuracyVSAvoidease of operation
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates simplified copies or representations of the complex AI system through pre-trained model templates and configuration files. Instead of requiring users to implement complex algorithms from scratch, they can deploy pre-configured models that replicate the forecasting capabilities through simple parameter adjustments, greatly improving ease of operation while maintaining accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates automated data collection, model training, and performance monitoring capabilities that operate without continuous human intervention. The AI models automatically adapt to new data patterns and retrain themselves, reducing the operational burden on users while maintaining high forecast accuracy through continuous self-optimization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Measurement precision

If substantial computational resources are allocated, then forecast accuracy is improved, but cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveforecast accuracyVSAvoidcomputational cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a partial action approach by providing multiple model complexity levels - from lightweight models suitable for resource-constrained environments to more comprehensive models for high-accuracy requirements. Users can select the appropriate level of computational resource allocation based on their specific needs, avoiding excessive computational costs while maintaining sufficient forecast accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Solution Approach 2:

The system allows dynamic adjustment of model parameters such as training data size, model architecture complexity, and retraining frequency. By optimizing these parameters, the system achieves high forecast accuracy with reduced computational resource requirements, balancing accuracy improvements against computational costs through careful parameter selection and tuning.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS20260057343A1Artificial intelligence as a service system of copper procurement decision support
Publication Date: 2026.02.26 DINKLE ENTERPRISE CO LTD
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AI summary

An artificial intelligence as a service (AIaaS) system of copper procurement decision support is provided. The AIaaS system includes a storage device, a processing device, a developer interface, and a user interface. The storage device includes a copper material database and a source code repository, and the processing device executes a plurality of control instructions to access the copper material database and the source code repository, so as to execute a copper material price forecast module, a copper material demand forecast module and a scrap copper price forecast module. The developer interface is used by the developer to establish a copper material price forecast artificial intelligence model, a copper material demand forecast artificial intelligence model, a scrap copper price forecast artificial intelligence model, and the user interface is used by an operator to select and deploy artificial intelligence models to generate a copper material forecast price, a copper material forecast demand and a scrap copper forecast price, and the user interface is used by the decision maker to access forecast results to generate a copper procurement decision support suggestion.