IoT Detection Model Adaptation Through Device Clustering

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing IoT devices face challenges in deploying machine learning models that are not tailored to their specific capabilities and environments, leading to underperformance and inefficient resource utilization.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device adapts a detection model by clustering IoT devices based on capability parameters and proximity, determining optimal configuration parameters, and distributing tailored detection models to enhance performance and resource utilization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a generic detection model is deployed to IoT devices, then deployment complexity is reduced, but detection performance deteriorates due to lack of tailoring to device capabilities and environment

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedeployment complexityVSAvoiddetection performance
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by tailoring detection models to specific device capabilities and environmental conditions. Instead of using a uniform generic model, the system adapts model parameters, architecture, and configuration based on individual device characteristics (processing power, memory, sensors) and deployment contexts, thereby optimizing detection performance for each local situation while managing complexity through automated adaptation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes parameter changes by dynamically adjusting detection model parameters based on device capability parameters and environmental factors. The system modifies model architecture, hyperparameters, and configuration settings to match the specific capabilities of each IoT device, transforming a static generic model into a dynamic adapted model that achieves superior performance without manual intervention.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If a detection model is tailored to specific device capabilities and environments, then detection performance is improved, but device complexity increases due to multiple configurations and adaptation processes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection performanceVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service through automated model adaptation mechanisms that enable detection models to self-configur to device capabilities and environmental conditions. The system automatically evaluates device parameters, selects appropriate model configurations, and optimizes performance without requiring manual intervention or complex deployment infrastructure, thereby reducing system complexity while maintaining high detection performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-establishing adaptation frameworks and capability evaluation mechanisms that prepare the system for automatic model tailoring. The framework pre-defines adaptation strategies, capability assessment criteria, and configuration options, enabling seamless model adaptation when devices are deployed without adding operational complexity during runtime.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Productivity

If detection models are adapted to individual devices, then resource utilization is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases due to customization requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource utilizationVSAvoidmodel deployment complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by creating a multi-functional adaptation framework that can handle diverse IoT devices with varying capabilities using a single unified system. The framework universally evaluates device parameters, selects appropriate model configurations, and deploys optimized detection models across different device types, thereby improving resource utilization without requiring separate customization processes for each device category.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses preliminary action by pre-establishing a comprehensive adaptation framework that prepares all necessary configuration options, capability assessment criteria, and model variations in advance. This preliminary preparation enables automated model tailoring during deployment without requiring complex manual customization processes, thereby improving resource utilization while maintaining ease of manufacture through standardized procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP4174726B1Adapting a detection model
Publication Date: 2025.12.10 SONY GROUP CORP
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AI summary

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device is configured to obtain first data. The electronic device is configured to determine a first cluster of one or more electronic devices. The electronic device is configured to determine a first configuration parameter. The electronic device is configured to transmit the first detection model to the one or more electronic devices of the first cluster. The electronic device is configured to determine a second cluster of electronic devices. The electronic device is configured to obtain detection data obtained by one or more electronic devices of the second cluster by applying the first detection model. The electronic device is configured to determine a performance parameter of the first detection model. The electronic device is configured to determine a second configuration parameter for the first detection model. The electronic device is configured to transmit the updated first detection model.