Generative AI Causality Analysis for Process Optimization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing process optimization methods are inefficient due to the complexity of interactions among multiple variables, making it difficult to derive key factors and optimize processes effectively.

Innovation Solution

A method utilizing generative AI to analyze causality between variables, derive correlations, and generate hypotheses for process optimization, supported by logical grounds and simulation, with user-friendly interfaces for intuitive understanding.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If traditional optimization methods are used, then the process is simple to implement, but the optimization efficiency is low due to process complexity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoptimization efficiencyVSAvoidprocess complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces generative AI as an intermediary system between the complex process data and the optimization goal. The AI model acts as a mediator that automatically explores causal relationships, performs simulations, and generates optimization hypotheses, thereby resolving the contradiction by handling process complexity through an intelligent intermediary rather than requiring simple traditional methods

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical optimization approaches with an AI-based system that uses machine learning algorithms to explore causalities and generate optimization strategies. This substitution enables the system to handle complex multi-variable interactions that traditional mechanical methods cannot efficiently process, thereby improving optimization efficiency despite increased system complexity

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

2Productivity

If generative AI is used for causality exploration, then optimization efficiency improves, but the system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprocess optimization efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the optimization process into distinct functional modules: data receiving module, causality derivation module, simulation module, and hypothesis generation module. Each module performs a specific function, making the complex AI system more manageable and interpretable. This segmentation allows the system to handle complexity through modular organization while maintaining high optimization efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the AI model continuously learns from simulation results and process data to improve its causality exploration accuracy. The system uses feedback loops to refine optimization hypotheses based on simulated outcomes, thereby managing system complexity through iterative learning and adaptation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Measurement precision

If multiple variables are analyzed for causality, then the accuracy of optimization hypotheses improves, but the computational complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecausality analysis accuracyVSAvoidcomputational complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary actions by pre-processing process data and pre-establishing the framework for causality analysis before conducting the actual optimization. The system prepares the AI model with initial training data and predefined analysis frameworks, which reduces the computational burden during actual optimization while maintaining high accuracy in causality detection

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies partial action by focusing the AI analysis on the most critical variables and causal relationships rather than analyzing all possible variable interactions. The system identifies and prioritizes key causal pathways, performing detailed analysis only where needed, thereby reducing computational complexity while maintaining sufficient accuracy for effective optimization

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentEP4707964A1Method for process optimization using generative ai
Publication Date: 2026.03.11 CJ OLIVENETWORKS
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to a method and system for process optimization using generative AI, and more particularly, to a method and system for process optimization that allows the exploration or inference of causalities between multiple steps and variables involved in an arbitrary process through an artificial intelligence algorithm, and the derivation of hypotheses based thereon, and the simulation and verification thereof.