M2M Data Augmentation Workflow for Larger AI Training Sets

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing M2M systems face challenges in effectively augmenting data for training artificial intelligence models due to limited data sets, necessitating improved data augmentation techniques to enhance model performance.

Innovation Solution

An apparatus and method for augmenting data in M2M systems by generating and storing augmented data using a transceiver and processor, which includes determining augmentation types and parameters, obtaining original data, and storing the augmented data in a resource associated with data augmentation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If data augmentation is performed in M2M systems, then the dataset size for AI model training is increased, but the system complexity and computational resources required are increased

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedataset sizeVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The M2M system performs data augmentation autonomously using its own computational resources and stored original data, without requiring external intervention or complex external infrastructure. The system self-manages the augmentation process by selecting augmentation types, applying transformations, and storing augmented data back in its database.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system creates multiple copies of original data with different transformations applied. Instead of generating entirely new data, it produces augmented versions by copying and transforming existing data, thereby increasing dataset size while maintaining manageable system complexity through reuse of original data assets.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

2Reliability

If data augmentation is performed in M2M systems, then the performance of AI applications is improved, but the processing time and computational energy consumption are increased

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveAI model performanceVSAvoidprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs data augmentation in advance and stores the augmented data in the M2M database for future use. By pre-generating augmented datasets before they are needed for AI model training, the system avoids time-consuming augmentation operations during critical training phases, thereby reducing processing time delays.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The data augmentation process is executed periodically or on-demand based on system conditions, rather than continuously. This allows the system to balance performance improvement with acceptable processing time by performing augmentation at optimal intervals when computational resources are available.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

3Reliability

If data augmentation is performed in M2M systems, then the robustness of AI models is enhanced, but the storage requirements and data management complexity are increased

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemodel robustnessVSAvoidstorage volume
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSVolume of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies different augmentation transformations to different portions or aspects of the original data based on specific requirements. Instead of uniformly augmenting all data with the same transformations, it selectively applies appropriate augmentation types to specific datasets or data characteristics, optimizing storage efficiency while maintaining model robustness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS12598450B2Method and device for augmenting data in M2M system
Publication Date: 2026.04.07 HYUNDAI MOTOR CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to augmenting data in a machine-to-machine (M2M) system, and a method for operating an apparatus may include receiving a request message including information necessary for data augmentation, obtaining original data based on the information, generating augmented data from the original data based on the information, and storing the augmented data.