Edge Anomaly Detection for Data Format Transfer Bottlenecks

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing anomaly detection systems rely on centralized processing, leading to latency, inefficiencies, and increased probability of anomalous data due to single points of failure, which reduces data integrity and security, and manual intervention introduces human error and resource inefficiencies.

Innovation Solution

Implementing edge computing for decentralized anomaly detection and resolution across devices, using data pattern recognition and historical data comparisons to identify and address anomalous data before, during, and after each operation, leveraging machine learning algorithms to generate compatible data structures.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If centralized processing is used for anomaly detection, then data integrity can be maintained through centralized control, but latency increases and efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata integrityVSAvoidlatency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the centralized anomaly detection system into distributed edge computing nodes deployed across multiple devices in the data transfer path. Each edge node independently performs anomaly detection on local data, eliminating the need to centralize all processing while maintaining detection capability through distributed intelligence.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transitions from a single-dimensional centralized processing architecture to a multi-dimensional distributed architecture where anomaly detection occurs across multiple spatial locations (edge devices) and temporal points (before, during, and after operations). This dimensional expansion reduces latency by performing detection closer to the data source.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Measurement precision

If centralized processing is used for anomaly detection, then comprehensive data analysis can be performed, but inefficiencies and single points of failure increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveanomaly detection accuracyVSAvoidsystem reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the centralized processing function into multiple independent edge computing nodes distributed across the data transfer infrastructure. Each node performs anomaly detection locally, eliminating the single point of failure while collectively maintaining comprehensive detection coverage through their distributed positions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the operational parameters of anomaly detection by enabling multiple detection instances across different devices rather than a single centralized instance. This parameter change from centralized to distributed operation improves system reliability while maintaining detection accuracy through collective intelligence.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Adaptability or versatility

If manual user intervention is used to monitor and check for anomalies, then flexibility in handling complex anomalies can be achieved, but human error and response time increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehandling flexibilityVSAvoidresponse time
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service anomaly detection through automated edge computing nodes that continuously monitor and detect anomalies without human intervention. The system autonomously identifies and flags anomalous data, eliminating the need for manual monitoring while maintaining adaptability through sophisticated detection algorithms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical system of manual human monitoring with an automated computational system based on edge computing and machine learning algorithms. This substitution eliminates human error and reduces response time while maintaining the flexibility to handle complex anomalies through advanced detection capabilities.

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

4Productivity

If anomalous data is not detected timely and allowed to propagate, then data transfer continuity is maintained, but resource utilization efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transfer throughputVSAvoidcomputational resource waste
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary anomaly detection at the edge devices before data is fully processed and propagated through the system. By detecting and addressing anomalies early in the data transfer process, the system prevents wasteful propagation of erroneous data, saving computational resources downstream while maintaining data transfer continuity for valid data.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent extracts and removes anomalous data from the data stream at the edge devices where it is detected, preventing its propagation through the rest of the system. This extraction of harmful elements (anomalies) protects downstream resources from wasting computational effort processing invalid data while maintaining throughput for legitimate data.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Data Source

PatentUS12585533B2System and method for detecting and addressing anomalous data based on automated data analysis
Publication Date: 2026.03.24 BANK OF AMERICA CORP
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AI summary

A system for detecting and addressing anomalous data is disclosed. The system receives a first application data from a source device. The system receives a request to perform an operation on the first application data. In response to receiving the request, the system generates a second application data by performing the operation on the first application data. The operation includes transferring the first application data from a first data format to a second data format. The system determines that a portion of the second application data is anomalous. The system compares the second application data with a historical application data that is associated with a solution instruction. Based on the comparison, the system determines that the second application data corresponds to the historical application data. In response, the system executes the solution instruction to address the anomalous portion of the second application data.