Domain-Knowledge Guided Agent Framework for Compliance Investigations

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional compliance investigation systems are time-consuming and inefficient, requiring manual labor and lacking cohesive integration of tools, which hinders optimal utilization of collective knowledge and increases operational costs.

Innovation Solution

An automated compliance investigation framework utilizing a domain-knowledge guided agent with dual LLM workers, including a main-LLM-worker for overall reasoning and a specialized-LLM-worker for specific tasks, integrated with a data-guard module to protect sensitive data, enhances efficiency and accuracy.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If manual investigation processes are used, then investigators can analyze complex compliance cases, but the process becomes time-consuming and labor-intensive

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveanalysis accuracyVSAvoidinvestigation time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an automated agent as an intermediary between investigators and compliance data. This agent uses LLMs to perform preliminary analysis, data synthesis, and pattern recognition, freeing investigators from manual analysis while maintaining high accuracy. The agent handles routine analytical tasks, allowing human investigators to focus on complex decision-making.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical analysis processes with automated LLM-based systems. The LLMs perform natural language processing, data interpretation, and pattern recognition that previously required human investigators to manually review documents and data, significantly reducing investigation time while maintaining or improving accuracy.

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple distinct tools are used for analyzing different data types, then comprehensive analysis is possible, but the process becomes complex and requires switching between tools

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveanalysis capabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple distinct analytical tools into a single integrated automated agent framework. The agent can analyze transaction data, knowledge graphs, memos, and external information through unified LLM processing, eliminating the need for investigators to switch between multiple tools while maintaining comprehensive analytical capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The automated agent is designed as a universal system that can handle multiple types of compliance data and analysis tasks through its LLM-based architecture. The same agent can process structured data, unstructured text, knowledge graphs, and perform various analytical functions, replacing multiple specialized tools with one multi-functional system.

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

3Measurement precision

If comprehensive data analysis is performed, then accurate compliance decisions can be made, but substantial analytical effort is required

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedecision accuracyVSAvoidinvestigator efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The automated agent performs self-service by autonomously gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing compliance data without requiring substantial human analytical effort. The LLM-based agent independently interprets data, identifies patterns, and generates insights, allowing investigators to make accurate decisions with minimal manual analysis work.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameter of analytical effort from high to low by introducing automated LLM processing. The system maintains comprehensive data analysis capabilities while transforming the nature of the work from manual analytical effort to automated processing, significantly improving investigator productivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

4Productivity

If automated systems are used, then efficiency increases, but data security concerns arise

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinvestigation efficiencyVSAvoiddata security
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The automated agent acts as a secure intermediary that processes compliance data within a controlled framework. The system implements data protection measures including access controls, encryption, and secure data handling protocols, ensuring that automation efficiency gains do not compromise data security or confidentiality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS20250335707A1Domain-knowledge guided agent framework for automated system analysis
Publication Date: 2025.10.30 PAYPAL INC
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AI summary

There are provided systems and methods for a domain-knowledge guided agent framework for automated system analysis. An online transaction processor or other service provider may provide computing services and platforms to entities, which may require compliance enforcement for different policies, regulations, and the like. To provide compliance review, investigations, and enforcement in a computing system of a service provider, the service provider may implement an intelligent and automated agent and framework that may utilize different large language models for processing compliance investigation requests and queries. The agent may utilize the models to plan and execute tasks using an available toolkit of computing operations and capabilities for compliance investigation. A data guard module may also be used to ensure data privacy and security is maintained. Within a main task, sub-tasks may be executed by models with specific domain knowledge.