Machine Learning Workflow Correction for Data Type Mismatches

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current machine learning workflow systems face challenges in accurately predicting and executing complex workflows due to data type mismatches, redundant operations, and cognitive overload, particularly in multi-branch processes where data types can change unexpectedly, leading to runtime errors and inefficient processing.

Innovation Solution

A system and method that embeds workflow graphs in a coordinate system, utilizing contextual information such as operation type, data processing infrastructure, and timing dependencies to accurately predict and correct data mismatches, redundant operations, and synchronize workflows across parallel environments.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If machine learning workflows use complex multi-branch processes with data type transformations, then processing capability is improved, but data type synchronization reliability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprocessing capabilityVSAvoiddata type synchronization reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary analysis of the workflow graph to identify potential data type mismatches and synchronization issues before execution. By predicting data type transformations and timing dependencies in advance, the system prevents runtime errors caused by data type desynchronization in multi-branch workflows.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback mechanisms that monitor actual data type transformations during workflow execution and compare them against predicted transformations. This feedback loop enables the system to detect and correct data type synchronization issues, improving reliability while maintaining complex processing capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Measurement precision

If workflow prediction systems analyze comprehensive contextual information, then prediction accuracy is improved, but computational complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprediction accuracyVSAvoidcomputational complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the workflow graph into manageable components and analyzes contextual information in structured phases. By dividing the comprehensive analysis into discrete steps (identifying data type transformations, timing dependencies, operation sequences), the system achieves high prediction accuracy while controlling computational complexity through organized processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts analysis parameters based on workflow characteristics, focusing computational resources on critical paths and data type transformation points. This selective parameter adjustment maintains high prediction accuracy while reducing unnecessary computational overhead in complex workflow analysis.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If the system detects and corrects data mismatches in real-time, then workflow reliability is improved, but processing time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveworkflow reliabilityVSAvoidprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs real-time detection and correction of data mismatches by maintaining predicted data type information throughout workflow execution. When data flows through the workflow, the system proactively verifies type consistency and applies corrections before errors manifest, ensuring reliability without significant time penalties.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system skips redundant verification steps for workflow paths that have been previously analyzed and confirmed as type-safe. By caching prediction results and reusing them for similar workflow patterns, the system maintains high reliability while reducing processing time for repetitive operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #21Skipping (Rushing through)

Data Source

PatentUS12462187B2System and method of providing correction assistance on machine learning workflow predictions
Publication Date: 2025.11.04 ATLANTIC TECHNICAL ORGANIZATION LLC
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AI summary

A system and method of for providing assistance to complete machine learning on workflow engines that deal with machine learning flows comprising operators configured in a coordinate grid. The process analyzes the positions and composition of operators, branches, inconsistencies, collisions and redundancy in the workflow in order to suggest to the user which changes should be made to the workflow.