Learning Model Migration System for Cell Image Analysis

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing techniques face challenges in easily migrating a learning model for cell image analysis from one learning device to another, especially due to differences in algorithm versions and licensing issues.

Innovation Solution

A migration system and method that includes a second learning device with a migration information input reception unit, a storage unit for the algorithm, a consistency determination unit, a notification unit, and a parameter setting unit. This system determines algorithm consistency and sets parameters accordingly to facilitate easy migration of the learning model.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If only the first parameter is migrated to the second learning device while storing the same algorithm, then the migration process is simplified, but the first parameter may not be applied due to algorithm version differences requiring relearning

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of model migrationVSAvoidparameter compatibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the second learning device sends algorithm version information back to the first learning device. This feedback loop enables the system to detect version differences and trigger appropriate actions (parameter remapping or relearning), thus resolving the contradiction between simplified migration and parameter compatibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent dynamically changes parameters based on algorithm version compatibility. When version differences are detected, the system remaps parameters to match the second algorithm's requirements, or triggers relearning if remapping is not feasible. This parameter adaptation mechanism ensures compatibility while maintaining migration simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If the algorithm is duplicated from the first learning device to the second learning device, then the learning model can be migrated, but licensing restrictions may prevent direct duplication

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemodel portabilityVSAvoidalgorithm version management
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses selective copying where only essential algorithm information (version identifiers and parameter mappings) is copied from the first learning device to the second, rather than duplicating the entire algorithm. This approach enables model portability while avoiding licensing issues and reducing the complexity of algorithm version management.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the algorithm into distinct components: version information, parameter definitions, and parameter values. This segmentation allows the system to migrate only the necessary parameter information without duplicating the protected algorithm, thus improving model portability while simplifying version management.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Reliability

If relearning is performed on the second learning device to ensure parameter compatibility, then parameter applicability is guaranteed, but the migration process becomes time-consuming and complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveparameter applicabilityVSAvoidmigration time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary actions by checking algorithm version compatibility and preparing parameter remapping strategies before actual parameter migration. This preliminary assessment allows the system to avoid unnecessary relearning operations, thus ensuring parameter applicability while minimizing migration time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a partial action approach where only the minimal necessary operations (parameter remapping or selective relearning of specific parameters) are performed on the second learning device, rather than complete relearning. This reduces migration time while still ensuring parameter compatibility through targeted actions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS12333780B2Migration system of learning model for cell image analysis and migration method of learning model for cell image analysis
Publication Date: 2025.06.17 SHIMADZU CORP
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AI summary

A migration system of a learning model for cell image analysis is a system that migrates a learning model from a first learning device to a second learning device, in which the second learning device includes an algorithm consistency determination unit that determines, based on second algorithm specification information and first algorithm specification information, whether or not consistency is established between a first algorithm and a second algorithm, and a learning model parameter setting unit that sets a first parameter to be used together with the second algorithm.