Hierarchical Data Labeling With Graph Embedding for Multi-Level ML

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Solution Overview

Problem

Supervised machine learning requires large amounts of labeled data, which becomes challenging as data sets grow in size and complexity, especially when multiple labels are needed, leading to inefficiencies in computational resources and energy consumption.

Innovation Solution

A semi-supervised, multi-level labeling framework using a hybrid model of random forest and graph embedding models to automatically generate multiple labels for data samples, reducing computational complexity and resource consumption by iteratively applying label features to generate additional labels.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If supervised training with large amounts of labeled data is used, then machine learning model performance is improved, but computational resources and energy consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemachine learning model performanceVSAvoidcomputational resources and energy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system pre-processes and labels data in advance using automated labeling frameworks, creating ready-to-use training datasets before model training begins. This preliminary labeling action reduces the need for extensive manual labeling during model development cycles, thereby reducing overall computational resource consumption while maintaining model performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary automated labeling system that acts as a mediator between raw data and machine learning models. This intermediary framework uses semi-supervised learning and active learning techniques to generate high-quality labels with minimal human intervention, reducing the computational burden compared to traditional supervised labeling approaches.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If data sets grow in size and complexity with multiple labels, then machine learning model capabilities are improved, but data labeling task difficulty increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemachine learning model capabilitiesVSAvoiddata labeling task difficulty
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the complex multi-level labeling task into hierarchical levels, where each level addresses specific labeling requirements. The system divides data samples into different categories and applies appropriate labeling strategies at each level, making the overall complex labeling process more manageable and systematic while maintaining versatility in handling diverse data types.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system adds a hierarchical dimension to the labeling process by creating multiple levels of labels (e.g., coarse-grained categories at higher levels and fine-grained classifications at lower levels). This dimensional approach to labeling simplifies the complexity of multi-label tasks by organizing them in a structured hierarchy, making it easier to manage and process complex datasets.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Measurement precision

If manual data labeling is performed to ensure data quality, then labeling accuracy is improved, but time and resource efficiency decrease

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelabeling accuracyVSAvoidtime and resource efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the automated labeling system continuously learns from and adjusts based on labeled data quality metrics. The system uses feedback loops to refine labeling accuracy over time, incorporating human-in-the-loop validation for uncertain cases while maintaining high overall efficiency. This feedback-driven approach ensures labeling accuracy comparable to manual methods while significantly improving productivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system employs self-service automated labeling techniques where algorithms independently generate labels without requiring extensive human intervention. The framework uses self-supervised learning and consistency checks to maintain labeling accuracy while dramatically reducing the time and resources compared to manual labeling processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS12554973B2Hierarchical data labeling for machine learning using semi-supervised multi-level labeling framework
Publication Date: 2026.02.17 ACCENTURE GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LTD
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AI summary

Implementations are directed to receiving a plurality of data samples comprising a first set of data samples associated with respective labels and a second set of data samples to be labeled; generating a random forest structure comprising a set of decisions trees, each decision tree including nodes corresponding to the first set of data samples; adding the second set of data samples into each decision tree as additional nodes of each decision tree; merging the set of decision trees to obtain a universal graph, wherein each node corresponds to a data sample; extracting, using a graph embedding algorithm, an embedding feature for each data sample that corresponds to each node included in the universal graph; determining a distance between any pair of two data samples using respective embedding features of the two data samples; and determining a label for each of the second set of data samples using the distance.