Direct Network Positioning With Feedback-Based Hierarchy Placement

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current machine learning models for grading are large and cumbersome, requiring large sets of training data and are not customized to the tendencies of a single specific grader, leading to diminished accuracy with smaller data sets, particularly in grading small numbers of unique responses or customized criteria.

Innovation Solution

Customizable machine learning grading systems that include training and customization using pre-existing data and iterative retraining based on user feedback, allowing for accelerated model training and improved performance with small data sets.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If customizable machine learning grading systems are implemented, then grading accuracy for small data sets improves, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvegrading accuracyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by pre-training machine learning models on large corpora of graded student work before deployment. This pre-training establishes baseline grading capabilities that can then be customized with smaller data sets, reducing the amount of training data needed while maintaining accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback mechanisms where grader responses are continuously incorporated to refine and customize the machine learning model. This iterative feedback process allows the system to adapt to specific grading preferences and criteria, improving accuracy for customized grading tasks.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Measurement precision

If large sets of training data are used, then model accuracy improves, but data requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemodel accuracyVSAvoiddata requirements
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary training on large, diverse data sets to establish robust baseline models. This pre-training phase captures general grading patterns and principles, allowing the model to achieve high accuracy with minimal additional customized data.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The machine learning model performs self-service by automatically adapting to customized grading criteria through iterative refinement. The system uses its own predictions and grader corrections to continuously improve, reducing dependency on large volumes of manually annotated training data.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Productivity

If automated grading is implemented, then grading efficiency increases, but adaptability to customized criteria decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvegrading efficiencyVSAvoidadaptability to customized criteria
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements dynamic adaptability where the machine learning model can adjust its grading behavior based on customized criteria. The model transitions from static pre-trained patterns to dynamic customization, allowing it to efficiently handle both standard and specialized grading requirements without sacrificing speed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes key parameters of the machine learning model through iterative retraining with customized grading data. By adjusting model parameters and weights based on specific grader preferences and criteria, the system maintains high grading efficiency while becoming adaptable to customized requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentEP3777057B1Systems and methods for automated and direct network positioning
Publication Date: 2025.12.03 PEARSON EDUCATION INC
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AI summary

Systems and methods for automated and direct network positioning are disclosed herein. The system can include memory that can include a content library database and a structure sub-database. The system can include at least one server. The at least one server can: receive a data packet previously unassociated with the hierarchy in the structure sub-database; identify one of the plurality of positions within the hierarchy for the data packet; receive user information; present a series of assessment data packets to the user; receive a response from the user subsequent to presentation of each of the assessment data packets; evaluate the received responses; adjust a location of the user within the hierarchy based on the evaluating of the received responses; and present a content data packet to the user.