LLM Reward Evaluation Dimensions for Accurate Information Generation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing large language models face challenges in generating accurate and efficient information due to limitations in reward signal distribution, subjective biases, and poor interpretability, leading to mediocre robustness and excessive optimization issues.

Innovation Solution

A method for generating information that determines task evaluation dimensions based on task type and prompt words, using a hierarchical reward fusion strategy to calculate targeted and accurate reward information, and optimizing the large language model parameters with asynchronous mechanisms.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If existing reward signal distribution methods are used for large language model training, then the model can generate responses, but the accuracy and robustness of the generated information deteriorate due to subjective biases and poor interpretability

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of information generationVSAvoidrobustness of model
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the reward signal generation into multiple independent evaluation models, each responsible for specific evaluation dimensions (e.g., truthfulness, helpfulness, harmlessness). This segmentation eliminates subjective biases by distributing evaluation across multiple specialized models rather than relying on a single subjective reward signal, thereby improving both accuracy and robustness of information generation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary evaluation system that mediates between the large language model and the final reward signal. This intermediary layer consists of multiple evaluation models that objectively assess different aspects of model outputs, providing interpretable and unbiased feedback that improves the reliability of the training process while maintaining generation accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Measurement precision

If comprehensive evaluation of multiple dimensions is performed to improve information accuracy, then the evaluation thoroughness increases, but the computational complexity and time consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of evaluationVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the comprehensive evaluation into multiple independent evaluation models, each handling specific dimensions (truthfulness, helpfulness, harmlessness, etc.). This segmentation allows parallel computation of different evaluation aspects, reducing the computational burden on a single system while maintaining thorough multi-dimensional assessment accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent designs evaluation models with universal architectures that can handle multiple evaluation dimensions through configurable parameters and prompts. This multi-functionality allows the same evaluation framework to assess different aspects of model outputs without requiring entirely separate systems, thereby reducing overall system complexity while maintaining comprehensive evaluation accuracy.

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

3Ease of manufacture

If traditional reward signal methods are used, then the implementation is simple, but the interpretability and understanding of model behavior deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of implementationVSAvoidinterpretability of model behavior
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where multiple evaluation models provide detailed, dimension-specific feedback on model outputs. This feedback is more interpretable than traditional scalar reward signals because it breaks down evaluation into understandable components (e.g., separate scores for truthfulness, helpfulness, harmlessness), allowing developers to understand exactly which aspects of model behavior need improvement while maintaining ease of implementation through automated evaluation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20260050470A1Method and apparatus for generating information, device and storage medium
Publication Date: 2026.02.19 BEIJING BAIDU NETCOM SCI & TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A method for generating information is provided. The method includes determining a task type of a target task; determining a task evaluation dimension corresponding to the target task according to the task prompt word and the task type of the target task; generating an evaluation result corresponding to the task evaluation dimension according to the task evaluation dimension and the task result, where the task result is generated by a large language model according to a target task and a task prompt word; and determining target information of the target task according to the task evaluation dimension and the evaluation result.