Garbage Collection Prediction Model Using Population Data

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing garbage collection systems lack an accurate method for predicting the amount of garbage in each district for each garbage type, which is essential for efficient garbage collection.

Innovation Solution

A garbage collection system that acquires population change data and garbage amount record data to predict the amount of garbage in each district for each garbage type using a machine learning-based garbage amount prediction model.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If conventional garbage collection methods are used, then garbage collection can be performed, but the amount of garbage cannot be accurately predicted for each district and garbage type

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprediction accuracy of garbage amountVSAvoidlack of detailed garbage data by district and type
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the garbage collection problem by district and garbage type, creating a prediction model that operates at this granular level. The system divides the collection area into multiple districts and further categorizes garbage by type (combustible, incombustible, recyclable), enabling precise prediction for each segment rather than treating the entire collection area as a single unit.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies preliminary action by predicting garbage amounts before collection occurs. The system uses machine learning models to forecast the amount of each garbage type in each district in advance, allowing optimization of collection routes and resource allocation before the actual collection takes place.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Productivity

If accurate garbage amount prediction is implemented, then collection efficiency can be improved, but system complexity increases due to data acquisition and machine learning model requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvegarbage collection efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity for data acquisition and prediction
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent makes the prediction system universal by using a standardized machine learning framework that can handle multiple garbage types across multiple districts with a single system architecture. The same prediction model structure is applied universally to all districts and garbage types, reducing the need for separate specialized systems for each location or garbage type.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary machine learning prediction system that bridges the gap between raw data acquisition and collection route optimization. This intermediary layer processes complex data relationships and translates them into actionable predictions, simplifying the overall system architecture by centralizing the analytical complexity in a dedicated prediction module.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Measurement precision

If population change data is utilized for prediction, then prediction accuracy improves, but data acquisition complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprediction accuracyVSAvoiddata acquisition mechanism
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies self-service by having the prediction system automatically acquire and process population change data without manual intervention. The machine learning model automatically integrates population data with garbage collection data, performing self-updates and self-optimization as new data becomes available, reducing the need for manual data management.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms where prediction results are continuously compared with actual garbage collection amounts. This feedback loop allows the machine learning model to refine its predictions over time by learning from discrepancies between predicted and actual values, progressively improving accuracy while adapting to changing population patterns.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20250045710A1Garbage collection system and trained model
Publication Date: 2025.02.06 NTT DOCOMO INC
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AI summary

A garbage collection system (1) includes: a data acquisition unit (11) that acquires population change data for each district divided in advance and garbage amount record data for each district and each garbage type; and a garbage amount prediction unit (12) that predicts the amount of garbage in each district for each garbage type based on the population change data for each district and the garbage amount record data for each district and each garbage type that have been acquired by the data acquisition unit (11).