Multivariable Matrix Spectral Factorization via Segmented Triangular Decomposition

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Problem

Current methods for matrix spectral factorization are limited to one-dimensional data and lack efficient solutions for multivariate cases, hindering applications in multidimensional signal processing and systems like image compression and radar systems due to high computational complexity.

Innovation Solution

A new method for multivariable matrix spectral factorization (n-D MSF) is developed, which processes data indexed with multiple parameters by performing lower-upper triangular factorization and using unitary multivariable matrix-functions to step-by-step factorize left-upper submatrices, allowing for real-time implementation and handling of non-rational matrices with low computational complexity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If conventional matrix spectral factorization methods are used for multidimensional data, then processing capability is maintained, but computational complexity becomes excessively high

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprocessing capabilityVSAvoidcomputational complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the multidimensional spectral factorization problem into a sequence of one-dimensional factorization steps. By decomposing the n-dimensional data processing into successive 1-D operations along different dimensions, the method maintains processing capability while dramatically reducing computational complexity. Each dimension is factorized independently in sequence rather than attempting simultaneous n-dimensional factorization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transforms the complex n-dimensional spectral factorization problem into a series of simpler one-dimensional problems by changing the dimensional approach. Instead of directly factorizing multidimensional spectra, the method processes data dimension by dimension, converting a high-dimensional computational challenge into multiple low-dimensional sequential operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Ease of operation

If existing 1-D MSF methods are applied to multivariate cases, then implementation simplicity is maintained, but applicability to multidimensional data is lost

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimplementation simplicityVSAvoidapplicability to multidimensional data
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a universal method that functions for both one-dimensional and n-dimensional data cases. The proposed algorithm generalizes the 1-D spectral factorization approach to handle multidimensional spectra while maintaining the same fundamental operational principles. This allows the same basic methodology to be applied across different dimensionalities without requiring completely different algorithms.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent extends the applicability of 1-D MSF methods to multivariate cases by systematically adding dimensional processing steps. The method takes the existing 1-D factorization technique and augments it with additional dimensional processing layers, enabling the same core algorithm to handle spectra of any dimension while preserving implementation simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Measurement precision

If traditional spectral factorization approaches are used for real-time processing, then accuracy is maintained, but processing speed becomes insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveaccuracyVSAvoidprocessing speed
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSSpeed

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the spectral factorization computation into discrete sequential steps that can be executed in real-time. By breaking down the factorization process into manageable one-dimensional stages rather than attempting monolithic computation, the method achieves both accuracy through systematic processing and speed through efficient sequential execution suitable for real-time applications.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS10951919B2Multivariable matrix spectral factorization
Publication Date: 2021.03.16 NEW YORK UNIV IN ABU DHABI CORP
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AI summary

A method for performing Multivariable Matrix Spectral Factorization has been developed, which allows factorization in real time high-dimensional matrices with multivariable high-order polynomial or non-rational entries. Systems implementing the method provide improved performance and capabilities in applications reducible to multivariable matrix spectral factorization.