Ground Truth Curation via Provenance Interface

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing predictive data modeling platforms lack an efficient method for users to curate ground truths in a targeted manner, which hinders the improvement of predictive models and results in inaccurate predictions.

Innovation Solution

A user interface is provided that allows users to modify ground truth datasets based on provenance and explanation data, enabling users to iteratively improve predictive models by excluding incorrect or irrelevant relations, thereby enhancing prediction accuracy.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If users are provided with direct access to modify ground truth datasets, then prediction accuracy is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprediction accuracyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary layer between users and the ground truth dataset, consisting of a user interface with predefined operations and provenance information display. This intermediary guides users through structured modification processes, allowing accurate ground truth curation while maintaining system manageability and reducing complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables users to directly service the ground truth dataset through the interface, allowing them to review provenance information and perform modifications themselves. This self-service approach improves prediction accuracy through targeted user expertise while avoiding the need for complex automated curation systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Productivity

If provenance information is provided to users, then ground truth curation efficiency is improved, but information processing requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecuration efficiencyVSAvoidinformation processing
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts and displays only the relevant provenance information needed for curation decisions, rather than presenting the complete raw data. This selective extraction improves curation efficiency by focusing user attention on critical evidence while reducing the overall information processing burden.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The system provides partial provenance information - sufficient for making curation decisions but not exhaustive. This partial action approach delivers the necessary evidence for efficient ground truth modification without overwhelming users with complete data processing requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS11243988B2Data curation on predictive data modelling platform
Publication Date: 2022.02.08 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINE CORPORATION
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AI summary

A method, system, and computer program product for a data modelling platform to engage with a user via a user interface is provided. A predictive data model is displayed based on the user query. Provenance and evidence is provided based on a user selected result. The ground truth dataset is modified in response to receiving a user action via the user interface.