Matrix Multiplication API Using Preclassification for Algorithm Choice

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Solution Overview

Problem

Determining appropriate algorithms for matrix operations consumes significant memory, time, and computing resources.

Innovation Solution

A matrix multiplication algorithm library accessible through an API that selects optimal algorithms based on input parameters, allowing entities to specify attributes and preferences, and provides a list of high-performance algorithms for matrix operations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional methods are used to determine appropriate algorithms for matrix operations, then comprehensive algorithm selection is possible, but significant memory, time, and computing resources are consumed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvealgorithm selection capabilityVSAvoidtime to determine algorithm
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary classification of matrix operations into categories (e.g., dense, sparse, structured) and pre-associates each category with suitable algorithm families. This preliminary action avoids the need to evaluate all possible algorithms from scratch for each operation, significantly reducing the time and resources required for algorithm selection while maintaining adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The algorithm selection process is segmented into multiple stages: first categorizing the matrix operation type, then selecting candidate algorithms based on the category, and finally choosing the optimal algorithm based on specific parameters. This segmentation divides the complex selection task into manageable steps, reducing overall computational overhead.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If traditional methods are used to determine appropriate algorithms for matrix operations, then comprehensive algorithm selection is possible, but significant memory and computing resources are consumed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvealgorithm selection capabilityVSAvoidmemory resources consumed
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The system pre-computes and stores classification rules and algorithm mappings in compact data structures that require minimal memory. By performing classification and candidate selection in advance based on operation categories, the system avoids storing and processing large amounts of algorithm specification data during actual matrix operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The invention extracts only the essential characteristics needed for algorithm selection (matrix type, operation type, size parameters) and uses these extracted features to determine the appropriate algorithm. This extraction approach avoids processing and storing complete algorithm specifications for all possible matrix operations, significantly reducing memory requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Productivity

If optimal algorithms are selected for matrix operations, then execution efficiency is improved, but additional computational overhead is required for algorithm determination

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvematrix operation execution efficiencyVSAvoidcomputational overhead
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSPower

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs algorithm classification and selection in advance, storing the results in accessible data structures. This preliminary action ensures that during actual matrix operations, the system only needs to retrieve pre-determined algorithm specifications rather than performing complex selection logic, minimizing the computational overhead at execution time while maintaining high productivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS12475191B2Application programming interface to accelerate matrix operations
Publication Date: 2025.11.18 NVIDIA CORP
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AI summary

Apparatuses, systems, and techniques to determine a matrix multiplication algorithm for a matrix multiplication operation. In at least one embodiment, a matrix multiplication operation is analyzed to determine an appropriate matrix multiplication algorithm to perform the matrix multiplication algorithm.