ML Model Interpretability via Rule Group Conversion

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a demand for a technique to easily construct learning models that satisfy necessary standards, particularly in applications involving machine learning, where ensuring compliance with laws and regulations is crucial but often challenging due to the complexity of interpreting model outputs.

Innovation Solution

An information processing apparatus comprising a first learning unit, a second learning unit, an evaluation unit, and an adjustment unit, which enables the construction of a learning model by converting its output into a rule group interpretable by users, evaluating these rules against predetermined standards, and adjusting the learning process to ensure compliance with those standards.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Extent of automation

If a learning model is constructed using machine learning techniques, then prediction accuracy and automation capability are improved, but interpretability and ease of compliance verification deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveautomation capabilityVSAvoidinterpretability
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary component that translates the complex internal representations and decision boundaries of machine learning models into human-interpretable formats such as rule sets, natural language explanations, or visualizations. This mediator layer preserves the automated prediction capability while making the decision logic accessible and verifiable against compliance standards.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the learning model into distinct functional components, separating the automated prediction engine from the interpretation and compliance verification modules. This allows the model to maintain its automated decision-making capability while enabling independent verification of individual decision factors against regulatory standards.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Measurement precision

If complex machine learning algorithms are used to improve prediction accuracy, then model performance is improved, but complexity of compliance verification increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprediction accuracyVSAvoidcompliance verification complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The intermediary translation layer converts complex algorithmic decisions into standardized, interpretable representations that can be systematically evaluated against compliance criteria, reducing the complexity of verification despite maintaining high prediction accuracy through sophisticated models.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms where compliance verification results are fed back into the model construction process, enabling iterative refinement of both the prediction accuracy and compliance interpretability. This feedback loop allows complex models to be adjusted to meet verification requirements without sacrificing performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Reliability

If learning models are adjusted to satisfy regulatory standards, then compliance is improved, but model construction time and complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovecomplianceVSAvoidmodel construction complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent incorporates compliance requirements and interpretation capabilities into the preliminary model design phase, rather than adding them as post-hoc modifications. By pre-integrating interpretable representation mechanisms and compliance checking into the model construction process, the system achieves regulatory satisfaction without requiring complex iterative adjustments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS20230063311A1Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and program
Publication Date: 2023.03.02 SONY GROUP CORP
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AI summary

An information processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present technology includes a first learning unit, a second learning unit, an evaluation unit, and an adjustment unit. The first learning unit causes a predetermined learning model to perform learning. The second learning unit causes a conversion model to perform learning, the conversion model converting an output of the predetermined learning model into a rule group described in a format that can be interpreted by a user. The evaluation unit acquires evaluation information obtained by evaluating the rule group in accordance with a predetermined standard. The adjustment unit adjusts learning processing of the predetermined learning model on the basis of the evaluation information.