Data Smashing Anti-Stream Metric for Automated Similarity

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current data comparison algorithms rely heavily on human expertise to define features, making them inefficient for handling large volumes of data and unable to automate the comparison of data streams effectively, as they require manual specification of similarity measures and are application-dependent.

Innovation Solution

The system employs 'data smashing' by generating an anti-stream, which is the inverse of a data stream, to collide and annihilate common statistical structures, revealing differences and similarities without the need for feature selection or training, using a universal metric that quantifies deviations from flat white noise.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If human experts manually define features for data comparison, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity and loss of time increase due to manual specification requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesimilarity measurement precisionVSAvoidtime for feature specification
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs self-service by automatically learning similarity metrics from data without requiring human experts to manually specify features. The algorithm autonomously discovers relevant patterns and computes similarity measures, eliminating the time-consuming manual feature engineering process while maintaining or improving measurement precision through data-driven optimization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The invention transforms the approach by changing from fixed human-defined features to dynamically learned parameters. The system adapts similarity metric parameters automatically based on the data being analyzed, allowing precise measurements without manual intervention. This parameter transformation enables the system to optimize similarity calculations for different data types and contexts automatically.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If human experts specify distinguishing features, then reliability of data comparison is improved, but extent of automation deteriorates due to manual involvement

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata comparison reliabilityVSAvoidautomation level
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The system achieves self-service by automatically learning reliable similarity metrics from training data without human intervention during operation. The algorithm independently identifies important patterns and computes similarity measures, maintaining high reliability through learned expertise while achieving full automation. This eliminates the need for continuous human specification of distinguishing features.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The invention replaces the mechanical process of manual feature specification with an automated learning system. Instead of experts manually identifying and encoding distinguishing features, the system uses machine learning algorithms to automatically discover and apply relevant patterns, substituting human cognitive work with computational processes that achieve equivalent or superior reliability.

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

3Measurement precision

If large feature sets are used for comprehensive data characterization, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity and computational intractability increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata characterization precisionVSAvoidfeature set complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system extracts only the most relevant features and patterns from the data automatically, rather than using comprehensive large feature sets. The learning algorithm identifies and extracts key distinguishing characteristics that are sufficient for accurate similarity measurement, eliminating redundant and irrelevant features. This extraction process reduces complexity while maintaining measurement precision by focusing on essential patterns.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

Instead of starting with a large feature set and selecting relevant features, the system inverts the approach by starting with no predefined features and automatically learning only what is necessary. This inversion eliminates the complexity burden of managing large feature sets while achieving precise data characterization through emergent feature discovery driven by the data itself.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

4Measurement precision

If application-specific heuristic features are used, then measurement precision for specific tasks is improved, but adaptability to new applications deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetask-specific measurement precisionVSAvoidapplication adaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system achieves universality by learning application-specific similarity metrics automatically from data without requiring task-specific feature engineering. The same automated learning framework adapts to different applications and data types, producing optimized similarity measures for each context. This multi-functionality allows the system to maintain high measurement precision across diverse applications while eliminating the need for manual feature specification for each new task.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The invention introduces dynamics by making the similarity metric adaptive rather than static. The system continuously learns and adjusts its similarity measures based on the specific data and application context, allowing it to optimize performance for each task dynamically. This adaptability enables the system to achieve task-specific precision automatically while remaining versatile across different applications, as the metrics evolve with the data rather than being fixed for specific applications.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS10275500B2System and methods for analysis of data
Publication Date: 2019.04.30 CORNELL UNIVERSITY
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AI summary

Data processing including a universal metric to quantify and estimate the similarity and dissimilarity between data sets. Data streams are perfectly annihilated by a correct realization of their anti-streams. Any deviation of the collision product from a baseline, for example flat white noise, quantifies statistical dissimilarity. The invention relates generally to data mining. More specifically, the invention relates to the analysis of data using a universal metric to quantify and estimate the similarity and dissimilarity between sets of data.