Predicted Similarity Score Generation for Input Sequences

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing semantic relatedness processing systems are inefficient and unreliable in determining similarity between input sequence pairs, which hinders effective database integration and consolidation.

Innovation Solution

A method is introduced to dynamically generate a predicted similarity score for input sequence pairs by calculating token-level similarity probability scores, fuzzy match scores, character-level match scores, and harmonic mean scores, using machine learning models and neural network representations to determine the similarity between sequences.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If existing semantic relatedness processing systems are used to determine similarity between input sequence pairs, then the processing can be performed, but the system is inefficient and unreliable

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesimilarity determination reliabilityVSAvoidprocessing efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the similarity determination process into multiple independent scoring components: token-level similarity probability score, target region match indication, fuzzy match score, character-level match score, and harmonic mean score. Each component processes specific aspects of sequence comparison independently, then combines results to produce the final predicted similarity score. This segmentation improves both reliability through comprehensive analysis and efficiency through parallel processing of discrete components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If multiple scoring mechanisms are implemented to improve similarity determination accuracy, then reliability improves, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesimilarity determination reliabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges five distinct scoring mechanisms into a unified predicted similarity score through a machine learning model. The token-level similarity probability score, target region match indication, fuzzy match score, character-level match score, and harmonic mean score are combined using weighted aggregation and neural network processing. This merging approach maintains high reliability by incorporating multiple analysis dimensions while managing complexity through a standardized integration framework.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a universal similarity determination system that handles multiple types of sequence comparisons through a single multi-functional model. The system processes token-level semantics, region matching, fuzzy string matching, and character-level analysis within one framework, making it adaptable to various input sequence types and comparison scenarios without requiring separate specialized systems for each function.

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

3Measurement precision

If comprehensive semantic analysis is performed to improve similarity accuracy, then measurement precision improves, but computational cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesimilarity score accuracyVSAvoidcomputational energy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements partial action by selectively applying different scoring mechanisms based on the specific comparison needs. The system can adjust the depth of analysis - using only essential scoring components for routine comparisons while engaging full comprehensive analysis only when higher precision is required. This approach maintains measurement precision when needed while reducing computational energy consumption for standard operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS11948378B2Machine learning techniques for determining predicted similarity scores for input sequences
Publication Date: 2024.04.02 UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC
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AI summary

Systems and methods for dynamically generating a predicted similarity score for a pair of input sequences. A predicted similarity score for a pair of input sequences is determined based at least in part on at least one of a token-level similarity probability score for the pair of input sequences, a target region match indication for the pair of input sequences, a fuzzy match score for the pair of input sequences, a character-level match score for the pair of input sequences, one or more similarity ratio occurrence indicators for the pair of input sequences, and a harmonic mean score of the fuzzy match score for the pair of input sequences and the token-level similarity probability score for the pair of input sequences.