Demand Prediction Device Using Feedback Correction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing demand prediction techniques for components are not satisfactorily accurate, necessitating a more precise method to anticipate component demand for vehicle replacement or repair.

Innovation Solution

A demand prediction device and system that acquires and processes result values, operation values, and existing predicted values to predict component demand by analyzing relative relationships and tendencies in time series data, adjusting predictions based on fluctuations and changes in operation and result values.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If existing demand prediction techniques using replacement factor and operation characteristics are employed, then prediction can be performed, but prediction accuracy is not satisfactory

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprediction accuracyVSAvoidprediction reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a feedback mechanism where actual demand results are acquired and used to correct predicted values. The system compares predicted demand with actual demand outcomes, then adjusts future predictions based on this feedback loop, thereby improving prediction accuracy over time while maintaining reliability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameters used in prediction by incorporating multiple types of data including operation values, result values, and economic indicators. By adjusting and optimizing the weightings and combinations of these parameters, the system achieves higher prediction accuracy while maintaining reliable predictions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Measurement precision

If multiple data types and correction mechanisms are introduced to improve prediction accuracy, then prediction precision increases, but system complexity increases

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

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the prediction system into distinct functional modules: an acquisition unit for gathering data, a prediction unit for generating initial predictions, and a correction unit for adjusting predictions based on actual results. This segmentation allows each module to perform its specific function with high precision while keeping the overall system manageable and not excessively complex

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS20240370890A1Demand prediction device, demand prediction method, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2024.11.07 HONDA MOTOR CO LTD
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AI summary

A demand prediction device predicts demand for a component of a vehicle in preparation for replacement or repair of the component and includes: an acquirer configured to acquire a result value of the demand for the component, an operation value associated with operation of vehicles using the component, and an existing predicted value which is a predicted demand for the component; and a predictor configured to predict the demand on the basis of the result value, the operation value, and the existing predicted value.