LwM2M Sensor Data Annotation for Controllability-Aware AI Training

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current LwM2M protocols lack support for artificial intelligence operations, leading to inefficient training of machine learning models on IoT sensor data, requiring manual parameter categorization and resulting in lengthy training times and poor scalability.

Innovation Solution

A method is introduced where a server node implementing the LwM2M protocol annotates sensor data with controllability parameter values, enabling efficient training of machine learning models by distinguishing between controllable and uncontrollable parameters, thereby reducing training time and improving scalability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If manual parameter categorization is used for machine learning training, then the machine learning model can be trained, but the training time becomes very long

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveparameter categorization accuracyVSAvoidtraining time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The LwM2M server automatically categorizes sensor parameters by adding categorization information to resource data, enabling the machine learning system to self-organize training data without human intervention. This self-service approach resolves the contradiction by automating the categorization process, maintaining accuracy while eliminating time-consuming manual effort.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-categorizing parameters during data collection and storage in the LwM2M server. By organizing data with categorization metadata before training begins, the system prepares everything in advance, eliminating the need for time-consuming manual categorization during the training phase while ensuring accuracy is maintained.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Reliability

If traditional simulation platforms are used to train machine learning models, then the models can be trained, but the system scalability is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetraining reliabilityVSAvoidsystem scalability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements universality by designing an LwM2M-based solution that can handle multiple types of sensor data from various sources through a standardized interface. The server universally processes different parameter types with consistent categorization, enabling the system to scale across diverse IoT deployments while maintaining reliable training through standardized data organization.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the training system into modular components: data collection, categorization, storage, and training. This modular architecture allows each component to be independently optimized and scaled, improving system versatility while maintaining reliability through standardized interfaces between segments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Manufacturing precision

If extensive human design and configuration is applied to organize sensor data, then the machine learning model can be properly trained, but the process becomes time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata organization qualityVSAvoidtraining efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The LwM2M server performs automatic categorization of sensor parameters by examining resource data and adding appropriate categorization metadata without human intervention. This self-service mechanism maintains high data organization quality through systematic categorization while dramatically improving training efficiency by eliminating manual configuration steps.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary categorization layer between raw sensor data and the machine learning model. The LwM2M server acts as a mediator that automatically organizes data with categorization metadata, ensuring high organization quality while improving productivity by removing the need for human designers to manually configure data structures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS20240370611A1Categorisation of resources using lightweight machine-to machine protocol
Publication Date: 2024.11.07 TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON (PUBL)
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AI summary

A method (300) of operating a server node implementing a Lightweight Machine-to-Machine, LWM2M protocol and a server node are disclosed. The method comprises obtaining (304) sensor data comprising values of a metric measured in an environment by a client node implementing the LWM2M protocol, wherein the sensor data further comprises a metric identifier; based on the metric identifier, determining (306) a controllability parameter value representing an extent of controllability of the metric by a reinforcement learning agent operating on the environment; annotating (308) the sensor data with the determined controllability parameter value; and providing (310) the annotated sensor data for training the machine learning model simulating the environment.