Differentiable Physical Model Inferring Device

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing simulators face challenges in accurately predicting physical phenomena due to non-differentiable models, making it difficult to determine control values that conform to physical laws, especially when slight parameter changes occur.

Innovation Solution

An inferring device is developed with a differentiable physical model that includes a forward propagator, error calculator, backward propagator, and updater, allowing for the calculation of inferred states and optimal parameter values through forward and backward propagation processes, optimizing parameters based on square errors.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a non-differentiable model is used in the simulator, then the model can represent complex physical phenomena, but it becomes difficult to acquire accurate results when parameters are slightly changed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemodel representation capabilityVSAvoidparameter sensitivity accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the non-differentiable model into a differentiable model by changing the mathematical parameters and structure. This allows the model to maintain its ability to represent complex physical phenomena while enabling accurate calculation of parameter sensitivities through differentiation. The differentiable model uses continuous and differentiable functions to describe physical relationships, allowing gradient-based optimization and sensitivity analysis.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Measurement precision

If a neural network model capable of backward propagation is used, then parameter changes can be handled, but the result does not conform to physical laws

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveparameter sensitivity calculationVSAvoidphysical law conformity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a hybrid model that combines the strengths of both approaches: it uses a differentiable physical model structure that conforms to physical laws while incorporating neural network elements for learning complex patterns. The model serves multiple functions - it maintains physical consistency through its structure-based formulation while simultaneously capturing complex non-linear relationships through learned parameters, thus achieving both physical law conformity and accurate parameter sensitivity calculation.

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

3Measurement precision

If a differentiable physical model is used, then accurate parameter inference is achieved, but the model complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestate inference accuracyVSAvoidmodel structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional numerical differentiation methods with an analytical differentiation approach based on the differentiable model structure. Instead of using complex numerical approximation techniques or black-box neural networks, the model uses closed-form derivatives that can be efficiently computed. This substitution simplifies the overall system while maintaining high accuracy in parameter inference.

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

Data Source

PatentUS20230206094A1Inferring device, inferring method and non-transitory computer readable medium
Publication Date: 2023.06.29 PREFERRED NETWORKS INC
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AI summary

An inferring device includes one or more memories and one or more processors. The one or more processors are configured to input input data including at least information regarding a first state in a differentiable physical model to calculate an inferred second state; and infer, based on a second state and the inferred second state, a parameter that transits from the first state to the second state.