Entity Validation via NLP Topic Classification

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Solution Overview

Problem

In digital public forums like social media platforms, there is a challenge in accurately validating the originator of content posts to prevent the spread of inaccurate or false information, which can exponentially spread among users.

Innovation Solution

A method using natural language processing and classification algorithms to determine the topic of a content post, identify similar posts, and calculate a score for the entity claiming to be the originator, with ameliorative actions taken if the score falls below a verification threshold.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If entity validation using NLP and classification algorithms is implemented, then information accuracy is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation accuracyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary validation system that acts as a mediator between content originators and the public forum. This validation program uses NLP and classification algorithms to analyze content posts, determine topics, identify similar posts, and calculate entity scores without requiring direct complex interactions between users. The intermediary layer handles the computational complexity while providing simple verification feedback to users.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual entity verification mechanisms with automated computational methods. Instead of relying on human reviewers or simple user authentication, the system uses natural language processing, classification algorithms, and automated scoring mechanisms to validate entity claims. This substitution of mechanical/human processes with automated intelligent systems resolves the contradiction by improving reliability through sophisticated analysis while managing complexity through automation.

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

2Reliability

If automated entity validation is performed for all content posts, then information reliability is improved, but processing time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveentity verification accuracyVSAvoidcontent processing time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements partial validation by not requiring full entity verification for every content post. Instead, the system calculates entity scores and applies validation selectively based on the score thresholds and content characteristics. The validation program can perform ameliorative actions only when scores fall below verification thresholds, rather than requiring complete validation of all posts. This partial action approach maintains reliability for suspicious content while reducing overall processing time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Solution Approach 2:

The system allows content posts to be processed and displayed quickly without waiting for complete entity validation. The validation occurs in parallel or after initial posting, and content can be rapidly distributed while validation proceeds in the background. When validation completes and scores are calculated, ameliorative actions are taken accordingly. This skipping approach reduces processing delays while maintaining verification accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #21Skipping (Rushing through)

Data Source

PatentUS11741177B2Entity validation of a content originator
Publication Date: 2023.08.29 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINE CORPORATION
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AI summary

A method for entity validation of a content originator includes identifying a content post in a public forum viewable by a user, where an entity claims to be an originator of the content post. The method also includes, responsive to gathering metadata for the content post, determining, utilizing natural language processing and a classification algorithm, a topic for the content post based on a plurality of extracted words from the content post. The method also includes identifying a plurality of similar content posts relative to the content post based on the topic and the entity and determining a score for the entity claiming to be the originator of the content post, where the score represents a likelihood that the claimed entity is the originator of the content post. The method also includes, responsive to the score being below a verification threshold value, performing ameliorative actions on the content post.