Machine Learning Model for Motor Function Variation Estimation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for estimating motor function index value variation, particularly the TUG value, do not account for changes from the start of rehabilitation and after a predetermined period, failing to provide accurate assessments for individuals needing self-support nursing care.

Innovation Solution

A method and device that utilize machine learning to estimate motor function index value variation by acquiring physical strength measurement data, extracting relevant feature amounts, and inputting them into a learned estimation model, incorporating additional data such as TUG test results, one-leg stand test results, and basic information to improve accuracy.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If conventional methods are used to estimate motor function index value, then the estimation can be performed, but the accuracy of estimating motor function index value variation from start of rehabilitation and after predetermined period is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemotor function index value variation estimation accuracyVSAvoidrehabilitation progress assessment reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by collecting and storing physical strength measurement data at the start of rehabilitation before the actual rehabilitation process begins. This baseline data is then used in conjunction with machine learning models to predict and accurately estimate motor function index value variation after a predetermined period, enabling accurate assessment of rehabilitation progress without requiring multiple actual measurements during the rehabilitation process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces conventional mechanical measurement methods with a machine learning-based estimation system. Instead of relying on traditional physical testing and manual assessment methods, the system uses machine learning models trained on physical strength measurement data to automatically estimate motor function index value variation, significantly improving estimation accuracy and enabling reliable prediction of rehabilitation outcomes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Measurement precision

If physical strength measurement data is collected and machine learning is applied to estimate motor function index value variation, then estimation accuracy is improved, but data processing complexity and computational requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemotor function index value variation estimation accuracyVSAvoiddata processing system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent reduces computational complexity during runtime by performing preliminary actions during the data collection phase. Physical strength measurement data is collected and pre-processed at the start of rehabilitation, and machine learning models are trained in advance. This allows the system to make accurate estimations later with minimal real-time computation, balancing accuracy requirements with system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS20240407670A1Method, device, and recording medium for estimating exercise function index value variation, and method, device, and recording medium for generating exercise function index value variation estimation model
Publication Date: 2024.12.12 PANASONIC HOLDINGS CORP
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AI summary

An information processing device acquires physical strength measurement data of a target; extracts a plurality of feature amounts based on the physical strength measurement data having been acquired; calculates a motor function index value variation of the target by inputting the plurality of feature amounts having been extracted to a learned motor function index value variation estimation model obtained by machine learning using, as training data, the plurality of feature amounts and actual measurement data of the motor function index value variation from start of rehabilitation and after passage of a predetermined period of time, which pertain to each of a plurality of subjects; and outputs the motor function index value variation having been calculated.