Factor Inference Device Using Non-Supervised Deep Learning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current technologies face challenges in estimating factors contributing to outcomes when the causal relationship is unknown, particularly in complex scenarios involving humans or machines, as they require teaching data that cannot be created for machine learning.

Innovation Solution

A factor estimation system and method utilizing deep learning with non-supervised learning to classify data and determine causal relationships, acquiring the ability to estimate factors by analyzing large volumes of data from various sources, including IoT sensors and wearable devices, to identify patterns and transitions between states and conditions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If deep learning with non-supervised learning is used to classify data and determine causal relationships, then the ability to estimate factors without pre-defined teaching data is improved, but the complexity of the learning system and data processing increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveability to estimate factors without pre-defined teaching dataVSAvoidcomplexity of the learning system
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The learning system is divided into multiple specialized components: a state classification learning device that classifies object states, a condition classification learning device that classifies conditions, and an outlier learning device that identifies exceptional patterns. This segmentation allows each component to focus on specific aspects of factor estimation, improving overall adaptability while managing complexity through modular design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system introduces intermediate processing layers including a state-information extraction device, condition-information extraction device, and learning data generating device. These intermediaries transform raw data into structured formats suitable for non-supervised learning, enabling factor estimation without pre-defined teaching data while organizing the complex processing pipeline into manageable stages.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Measurement precision

If large volumes of data from various sources are analyzed to identify patterns and transitions, then the accuracy of factor estimation is improved, but the time and computational resources required increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of factor estimationVSAvoidtime required for data analysis
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary classification of states and conditions before conducting full factor estimation. By pre-organizing data into classified categories using the state classification learning device and condition classification learning device, the system reduces the computational burden during actual estimation, improving accuracy while reducing analysis time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The outlier learning device focuses computational resources on identifying exceptional patterns and anomalies rather than processing all data uniformly. This partial action approach concentrates computational power on critical deviations that most impact factor estimation accuracy, reducing overall processing time while maintaining high precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

3Extent of automation

If the system acquires the ability to classify data and determine causal relationships through non-supervised learning, then the reduction of human intervention is improved, but the difficulty of implementing and maintaining the learning models increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereduction of human interventionVSAvoidease of implementing and maintaining learning models
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The state classification learning device, condition classification learning device, and outlier learning device operate autonomously through non-supervised learning, continuously improving their classification abilities without human intervention. The system self-adjusts to new patterns and causal relationships, reducing the need for manual model updates while maintaining implementation feasibility through standardized learning algorithms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentEP3594864B1Factor inference device, factor inference system, and factor inference method
Publication Date: 2024.12.18 OMRON CORP
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AI summary

A factor estimation device according to a mode of the present invention is configured to receive information pertaining to objects, to extract state information from the information received, to identify a predetermined state pertaining to a first object from among the objects, to receive state information extracted that corresponds to the predetermined state and classify the aforementioned predetermined state, to extract condition information from the information received, to identify the condition up until the predetermined state, and to receive condition information that is output by the condition-information extraction unit and corresponds to the condition identified and classify the aforementioned condition identified. Subsequently, the factor estimation device is configured to estimate the condition that may result in the predetermined state on the basis of the result of classifying the predetermined state and the result of classifying the identified condition.