Hybrid Model Training With Selective Quantum Data Assignment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing techniques struggle to determine whether quantum machine learning models are a good match for a dataset and often apply them to entire datasets without knowing their inductive biases, leading to negligible performance improvements compared to classical machine learning models, and fail to identify suitable subsets for training quantum and classical models effectively.

Innovation Solution

A system that selectively trains classical and quantum machine learning models on different subsets of a training dataset using defined weighting and selection criteria, minimizing errors and preventing overfitting by employing a combination model to assign weights and train each model on appropriate data subsets.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If quantum machine learning models are applied to entire datasets without selective training, then the coverage of training data is maximized, but the performance improvement is negligible and overfitting occurs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetraining data coverageVSAvoidprediction accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The training dataset is segmented into multiple subsets, each tailored for training specific models (quantum vs. classical). The system identifies and separates data points that are suitable for quantum models from those better suited for classical models, allowing each model type to train on optimized subsets rather than the entire dataset, thereby improving prediction accuracy while avoiding overfitting

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Different regions or portions of the dataset are assigned different qualities or characteristics based on their suitability for quantum or classical models. The system applies local optimization by assigning specific data subsets to specific model types based on local data characteristics, ensuring that each model trains on data with appropriate properties for its architecture

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Quantity of substance

If quantum machine learning models are applied to entire datasets, then all data is utilized for training, but the training duration increases and computational resources are wasted

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetraining data utilizationVSAvoidtraining efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The dataset is divided into segments that can be efficiently processed by appropriate models. By segmenting the data and assigning it to suitable models, the system reduces unnecessary computational overhead and training duration while maintaining effective utilization of training data

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Instead of applying quantum models to the entire dataset (excessive action), the system applies quantum models only to the specific subset of data where they provide value (partial action). This avoids the excessive computational cost of training quantum models on data that would be better handled by classical models

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

3Device complexity

If classical and quantum models are trained on the same data subsets, then model comparison is simplified, but the unique inductive biases of each model type cannot be effectively utilized

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetraining process simplicityVSAvoidmodel-specific performance
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system assigns different data characteristics and subsets to different model types based on their specific inductive biases. Quantum models receive data subsets with properties that leverage quantum computational advantages, while classical models receive data suited for classical processing, allowing each model type to utilize its unique strengths

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

4Ease of operation

If quantum machine learning models are used without understanding their inductive biases, then model application is simplified, but performance improvements are negligible

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemodel application simplicityVSAvoidprediction accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system incorporates feedback mechanisms that evaluate the performance and suitability of quantum models on different data subsets. By monitoring training outcomes and model performance, the system adjusts data assignments to optimize the utilization of quantum models' inductive biases, thereby improving prediction accuracy while maintaining operational simplicity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20260057276A1Selective training of classical and quantum models
Publication Date: 2026.02.26 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINE CORPORATION
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AI summary

One or more systems, devices, computer program products and/or computer-implemented methods of use provided herein relate to identifying training data for quantum machine learning models. A system can comprise a processor that can execute computer executable components stored in memory, wherein the computer executable components can comprise a training component that can employ a training dataset to train a hybrid machine learning model to generate predictions, wherein training the hybrid machine learning model can comprise assigning, via a combination model, respective first weights to a first subset of training data comprised in the training dataset, assigning, via the combination model, respective second weights to a second subset of the training data, training the at least one classical machine learning model based on the first subset of the training data, and training the at least one quantum machine learning model based on the second subset of the training data.