Curve Segmentation Retraining Decisions Under Data Drift

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing workflows utilizing deep learning models face challenges in identifying when to fine-tune or retrain models due to data distribution shifts and data privacy issues, particularly in workflows with multiple machine learning models.

Innovation Solution

A curve retraining decision system that uses frequency and spatial models to generate scores for a curve segmentation model of a raster digitization engine, automatically determining when to retrain the model based on these scores.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If continuous retraining of machine learning models is performed to maintain accuracy under data distribution shifts, then model performance is improved, but computational resource consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemodel performanceVSAvoidcomputational resource consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements drift detection mechanisms that continuously monitor data distribution changes and trigger retraining only when drift exceeds predefined thresholds. This preliminary detection approach avoids unnecessary continuous retraining, reducing computational resource consumption while maintaining model performance when drift occurs

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system employs feedback loops where model predictions are continuously evaluated against actual outcomes, and data distribution is monitored over time. This feedback mechanism enables the system to adaptively determine when retraining is necessary, balancing model performance with resource efficiency by retraining only when performance degradation is detected

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Reliability

If retraining is performed frequently to adapt to data distribution shifts, then model accuracy is improved, but time consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemodel accuracyVSAvoidtime consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary drift detection and evaluation before initiating retraining processes. By establishing thresholds for data distribution changes and evaluating whether observed drift warrants retraining, the system avoids time-consuming retraining operations when they are not necessary, thus reducing time consumption while maintaining accuracy when needed

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Ease of operation

If manual monitoring and decision-making processes are used to determine when to retrain models, then control over retraining is improved, but operational complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol over retrainingVSAvoidoperational complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements automated drift detection and retraining decision systems that monitor data distribution, evaluate model performance, and trigger retraining processes without manual intervention. This self-service approach maintains operational control through configurable thresholds and parameters while reducing operational complexity by eliminating manual monitoring and decision-making processes

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS20260065658A1Curve retraining decision system
Publication Date: 2026.03.05 SCHLUMBERGER TECH CORP
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AI summary

A method implements a curve retraining decision system. The method includes executing a frequency model using an initial image and an extracted curve image to generate a frequency model score. The method further includes executing a spatial model using the initial image and the extracted curve image to generate a spatial model score. The method further includes generating a curve retraining score for a curve segmentation model of a raster digitization engine. The method further includes retraining the curve segmentation model using the curve retraining score.