Iterative Feature Refinement for Categorical Predictive Analysis

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing categorical machine learning systems face inefficiencies and inaccuracies in predictive data analysis due to high numbers of categorical predictive features, leading to computational inefficiencies and susceptibility to confounding factors in real-world evidence data.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of iterative feature refinement routines to select decision subsets of categorical predictive features, using predictiveness measures to optimize feature coverage counts, thereby reducing the number of training entries required for analysis and minimizing confounding factors.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If all categorical predictive features are used in the analysis, then the comprehensiveness of the predictive model is improved, but the computational complexity and processing time increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepredictive model comprehensivenessVSAvoidcomputational complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts and selects only the most predictive features from the complete set of categorical predictive features. By using predictiveness measures to identify and extract only the essential features needed for accurate prediction, the system reduces computational complexity while maintaining model reliability and comprehensiveness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the complete set of predictive features into决策 subsets based on predictiveness measures. This segmentation allows the system to process features in manageable groups, reducing overall computational complexity while ensuring that the most important predictive information is retained in the analysis.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Measurement precision

If all training entries are used for analysis, then the accuracy of predictive data analysis is improved, but the processing time and computational resources required increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepredictive data analysis accuracyVSAvoidprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts and selects only the essential training entries that are necessary for accurate predictive analysis. By using predictiveness measures to identify and extract only the critical training data, the system maintains analysis accuracy while significantly reducing processing time and computational resource requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies partial action by analyzing only the necessary subset of training entries rather than all available data. This partial analysis approach achieves sufficient accuracy for predictive purposes while reducing processing time, avoiding the excessive computation required to process every training entry.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

3Measurement precision

If a large number of categorical predictive features are analyzed, then the detail and granularity of the analysis is improved, but the susceptibility to confounding factors increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveanalysis granularityVSAvoidconfounding factors
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts and selects only the most predictive features that are less susceptible to confounding factors. By using predictiveness measures to identify and extract features with strong predictive power and lower confounding susceptibility, the system maintains analysis granularity while reducing the influence of confounding factors.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms that continuously evaluate the impact of confounding factors on predictive features. This feedback allows the system to adjust and refine the selected feature set, removing features that are highly susceptible to confounding while maintaining the necessary analytical granularity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS12353972B2Machine learning techniques using iterative feature refinement routines
Publication Date: 2025.07.08 UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC
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AI summary

Various embodiments of the present invention provide methods, apparatus, systems, computing devices, computing entities, and/or the like for performing predictive data analysis with respect to categorical data objects. Certain embodiments of the present invention utilize systems, methods, and computer program products that perform predictive data analysis with respect to categorical data objects by utilizing at least one of predictive feature hierarchies, feature refinement routines, decision subsets of predictive features that are generated based at least in part on predictiveness measures for the predictive features, and/or the like.