Model Learning Apparatus for Steady-State Prediction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing model learning techniques fail to accurately predict steady-state values due to reliance on transient state data, resulting in discrepancies between estimated and actual steady-state outputs.

Innovation Solution

A model learning apparatus that learns a nonlinear equation of state using both steady-state and transient state data, incorporating a bijective mapping to ensure unique determination of steady-state values, with the equation of state defined by expressions that include time derivatives and multilayer neural networks for improved accuracy.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a model is learned based on time series data in the transient state, then the model can capture dynamic changes, but the prediction accuracy of steady-state values deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemodel's ability to capture dynamic changesVSAvoidprediction accuracy of steady-state value
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the learning data into two distinct components: transient state data for capturing dynamic behavior and steady-state data for ensuring accurate steady-state predictions. The learning portion processes these segmented data separately and combines them to create a comprehensive model that maintains both adaptability and precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameters used in model learning by introducing steady-state data as an additional parameter set. By modifying the learning input to include both transient and steady-state parameters, the model achieves improved steady-state prediction accuracy while maintaining its ability to capture dynamic changes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Measurement precision

If the model uses a bijective mapping with output variable as input, then the steady-state value can be determined uniquely, but the model complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuniqueness of steady-state value determinationVSAvoidmodel structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies inversion by using the output variable y as an input to the bijective mapping φ, rather than the conventional approach where inputs map directly to outputs. This inverted structure with φ(y, u) enables unique determination of steady-state values by creating a reversible mapping relationship.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

Solution Approach 2:

The bijective mapping φ serves as an intermediary function that mediates between the input variable u and output variable y. This intermediary structure with the property of bijectiveness ensures unique steady-state determination while managing the complexity through a well-defined mathematical function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS20220300683A1Model learning apparatus, control apparatus, model learning method and computer program
Publication Date: 2022.09.22 KK TOYOTA CHUO KENKYUSHO
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AI summary

A model learning apparatus is configured to learn a model that shows a relationship between an input variable u input into a system and an output variable y output from the system. The model learning apparatus includes a storage that stores store a model used to learn a nonlinear equation of state for predicting the output variable y by using the input variable u; and a processor programmed to learn the equation of state by using the model and an input-output data set including a set of data of a steady-state value of the output variable y and data of the input variable u corresponding to the data of the steady-state value. The model is an equation of state including a bijective mapping ϕ that uses the output variable y as an input thereof.