Embedding-Based Data Formalization for Uncontrolled Engineering Inputs

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for formalizing uncontrolled data formats, such as engineering intentions, require manual effort from domain experts and are prone to errors, as they need to be translated into controlled representations for further processing in engineering workflows.

Innovation Solution

A computer-implemented method that uses an input processing algorithm to embed uncontrolled data format inputs into an embedding space, represented by an embedding vector, which is then processed to produce a controlled data format output using an output processing algorithm.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If manual translation of uncontrolled data format into controlled representation is performed, then accuracy and domain expertise are improved, but time consumption and productivity deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveformalization accuracyVSAvoidprocessing speed
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the manual mechanical process of domain experts translating uncontrolled data formats into controlled representations with an automated neural network system. The encoder-decoder architecture with attention mechanisms automatically performs the formalization task that previously required human experts, thereby eliminating time consumption while maintaining accuracy through learned patterns from training data.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an embedding space as an intermediary representation layer between the uncontrolled input data and the controlled output format. The encoder transforms input data into embedding vectors that capture semantic meaning, and the decoder transforms these embeddings into the desired controlled format. This intermediary representation enables automated processing while preserving the semantic information needed for accurate formalization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If manual formalization by domain experts is used, then error rate is reduced through expertise, but device complexity and automation level deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveerror reductionVSAvoidmanual effort requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual expert operations with an automated neural network system comprising encoder, decoder, and attention mechanisms. The system learns from training data to perform formalization tasks automatically, eliminating the need for human domain experts while maintaining reliability through the learned patterns and transformations.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent enables the system to perform formalization autonomously without human intervention. The neural network model, once trained, automatically processes uncontrolled data formats and generates controlled representations independently, making the system self-sufficient for the formalization task and eliminating manual effort requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Adaptability or versatility

If manual translation process is used, then adaptability to domain-specific nuances is improved, but loss of time and efficiency deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedomain expertise adaptationVSAvoidprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary action by training the neural network model on domain-specific data before actual formalization tasks. The training phase allows the model to learn domain nuances, patterns, and transformations in advance. Once trained, the model can rapidly process new data without requiring manual expert intervention, thereby achieving both adaptability and time efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual domain expert translation with an automated neural network system that has been trained on domain-specific data. The model captures domain nuances through learning from training examples and applies these learned patterns automatically, eliminating time loss while maintaining adaptability to domain-specific requirements.

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

Data Source

PatentEP4524809A1Device and method for formalizing an uncontrolled data format input
Publication Date: 2025.03.19 ABB (SCHWEIZ) AG
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AI summary

A computer-implemented method for formalizing an uncontrolled data format input, comprising the steps: obtaining (S10), by an input interface, an uncontrolled data format input; determining (S20), by an input processing algorithm, an embedding (E) of the obtained uncontrolled data format input in an embedding space (30) resulting from a plurality of preprocessed embeddings, wherein the embedding (E) is represented by an embedding vector, wherein the embedding vector comprises a plurality of vector entries specifying the embedding (E); formalizing (S30), by an output processing algorithm, a controlled data format output using the embedding (E); outputting (S40), by an output interface, the controlled data format output.