Learning Data Generation for End-of-Talk Prediction Models

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Solution Overview

Problem

The generation of learning data for end-of-talk prediction models in dialog systems is costly due to the manual appending of training data, which is time-consuming and inefficient.

Innovation Solution

A learning data generation device and method that predicts end-of-talk utterances using a combination of an end-of-talk prediction model and predefined rules, and automatically generates learning data by detecting interruption utterances within a prescribed time frame to determine when an utterance is not an end-of-talk, thereby reducing the need for manual intervention.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If manual appending of training data is performed to create learning data for end-of-talk prediction models, then the accuracy and quality of learning data is improved, but the cost and time consumption increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelearning data qualityVSAvoiddata preparation time
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically generates learning data by having the end-of-talk prediction model predict its own training data. The model predicts whether utterances are end-of-talk utterances, and these predictions are automatically used as training data without requiring manual annotation, thus the system serves itself

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary predictions using the end-of-talk prediction model before actual training is needed. By pre-generating predicted results as training data, the system prepares learning data in advance without waiting for manual processing

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Manufacturing precision

If manual appending of training data is performed to create learning data for end-of-talk prediction models, then the accuracy and quality of learning data is improved, but the cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelearning data qualityVSAvoiddata preparation cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically generates learning data by having the end-of-talk prediction model predict its own training data. The model predictions are automatically used as training data without requiring manual annotation, eliminating labor costs

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The manual mechanical process of annotating training data is replaced by an automated computational system. The end-of-talk prediction model automatically generates training data through computational prediction, substituting human manual work

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Loss of time

If the end-of-talk prediction model is used to generate learning data automatically, then the cost and time consumption are reduced, but the accuracy of learning data may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata preparation timeVSAvoidlearning data quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses the end-of-talk prediction model to generate predictions, which are then fed back as training data to improve the model. This feedback loop allows the model to learn from its own predictions and improve accuracy over time

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary predictions using the end-of-talk prediction model before actual training is needed. By pre-generating predicted results as training data, the system prepares learning data in advance without waiting for manual processing

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS11922927B2Learning data generation device, learning data generation method and non-transitory computer readable recording medium
Publication Date: 2024.03.05 NIPPON TELEGRAPH & TELEPHONE CORP
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AI summary

The learning data generation device (10) of the present invention comprises: an end-of-talk predict unit (11) for performing: a first prediction in which it is predicted, based on utterance information on an utterance in the dialog, using the end-of-talk prediction model (16), whether the utterance is an end-of-talk utterance of the speaker; and a second prediction in which it is predicted, based on one or more prescribed rules, whether the utterance is an end-of-talk utterance; and a training data generate unit (13) for generating, when, in the first prediction it is predicted that the utterance is not an end-of-talk utterance and in the second prediction it is predicted that the utterance is an end-of-talk utterance, for the utterance information on the utterance, learning data to which training data indicating that the utterance is an end-of-talk utterance is appended.