Earthquake Prediction System Using Autoencoder Segmentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing systems and methods for earthquake predictions and forecasts lack the ability to provide quantified data using probabilities and specify the type of AI algorithms and their interconnections, which are essential for effective and accurate predictions.

Innovation Solution

A system and method that integrates a data collection module with an integrated AI and forecast module, utilizing autoencoders and predictors, to process and analyze data from multiple channels, providing quantified earthquake predictions and forecasts through probability-based outputs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If multiple data channels are integrated with channel-specific autoencoders, then measurement precision of earthquake predictions is improved, but device complexity increases

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

Solution Approach 1:

The system divides the data processing task into multiple independent autoencoders, each dedicated to a specific data channel (seismic, atmospheric, ionospheric, radon). Each autoencoder independently processes its channel's data through encoder-decoder architecture, extracting features without interference from other channels. This segmentation allows the system to handle complex multi-channel data while maintaining modular processing units that can be individually optimized and managed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The autoencoder architecture serves multiple functions simultaneously: it performs data compression, feature extraction, anomaly detection, and pattern recognition across all data channels. The same encoder-decoder structure is universally applied to diverse data types (seismic waves, atmospheric pressure, ionospheric electron content, radon concentration), enabling a single architectural pattern to handle heterogeneous data sources effectively.

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

2Productivity

If AI algorithms are integrated into the forecast module, then productivity of earthquake prediction is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprediction speedVSAvoidsystem operation
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system merges the AI prediction functionality directly into the forecast module, combining data collection, processing, and prediction generation into a single integrated workflow. The autoencoders and prediction algorithms operate automatically once trained, eliminating the need for manual intervention during real-time prediction operations. This merging accelerates productivity while the unified interface maintains ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary training of the autoencoder models using historical data before actual earthquake prediction operations. During this offline training phase, the AI algorithms learn patterns and relationships in the data. Once trained, the models are ready for rapid real-time prediction without requiring manual configuration or complex operations during critical prediction events, thus improving both productivity and ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP4550005A1System and method for earthquake predictions and forecasts
Publication Date: 2025.05.07 ASTROTECTONIC SP ZOO
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AI summary

The subject matter of the invention is a system for earthquake predictions and forecasts. The system comprises a data collection module (1), where the data collection module (1) contains at least one data channel (2). The system comprises further an integrated AI and forecast module (3), where the integrated AI and forecast module (3) contains at least one autoencoder (4) and a predictor (5). The second subject matter of the invention is a method for earthquake predictions and forecasts, which is conducted in the system according to the invention.