Machine Learning Coach for Hyperparameter and Network Tuning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing machine learning systems face challenges in efficiently determining optimal hyperparameters and structural modifications during training, leading to time-consuming and computationally expensive trial-and-error processes.

Innovation Solution

A machine learning coach system that utilizes machine learning to optimize hyperparameters and make structural modifications in student learning systems, such as deep neural networks, by observing and customizing hyperparameters and network structures in real-time, allowing for personalized and efficient training processes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of time

If traditional trial-and-error methods are used to determine optimal hyperparameters and structural modifications, then system complexity and computational resources remain manageable, but training time and computational cost increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetraining timeVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

A coach machine learning system is introduced as an intermediary between the student machine learning system and the training process. The coach observes the student's training state and provides guidance on hyperparameter optimization and structural modifications, thereby reducing the trial-and-error process and training time while managing system complexity through specialized division of labor.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The machine learning coach system uses machine learning techniques to automatically analyze the student system's training state and generate optimization recommendations without human intervention. This self-service capability eliminates manual trial-and-error processes, significantly reducing training time and computational costs while maintaining manageable system complexity through automated decision-making.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Productivity

If machine learning coach system is introduced to optimize hyperparameters and structure, then training efficiency improves, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetraining efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The overall machine learning system is segmented into distinct functional components: the student machine learning system that performs the actual learning task, and the coach machine learning system that provides optimization guidance. This segmentation allows each component to specialize in its function, improving training efficiency while managing complexity through clear separation of concerns.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The coach machine learning system is designed with multi-functionality, capable of performing multiple tasks including hyperparameter optimization, structural modification recommendations, and training state analysis. This universal approach consolidates multiple optimization functions into a single system, improving training efficiency without proportionally increasing system complexity.

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

3Measurement precision

If customized hyperparameters are learned for different weights in the network, then learning precision improves, but computational cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelearning precisionVSAvoidcomputational cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The coach machine learning system enables local quality optimization by learning customized hyperparameters for different weights and regions of the neural network. Instead of applying uniform hyperparameters globally, the system adapts parameters locally to specific weights based on their individual training needs, thereby improving learning precision. The computational cost is managed through efficient analysis of training states and targeted parameter customization rather than exhaustive optimization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentEP3520038B1Learning coach for machine learning system
Publication Date: 2026.02.18 D5AI LLC
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AI summary

A machine learning system includes a coach machine learning system that uses machine learning to help a student machine learning system learn its system. By monitoring the student learning system, the coach machine learning system can learn (through machine learning techniques) "hyperparameters" for the student learning system that control the machine learning process for the student learning system. The machine learning coach could also determine structural modifications for the student learning system architecture. The learning coach can also control data flow to the student learning system.