Prompt-Guided Intention Recognition for Expanding Intent Types

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing user intention recognition systems in dialog-based human-computer interaction face challenges such as poor classification accuracy, the need for retraining when adding new intention types, and the requirement for super-large scale training, which affect their efficiency and reliability.

Innovation Solution

An intention recognition method utilizing a large model, including obtaining input sentences, generating first prompt information based on sentence-intention pairs, and performing intention recognition to determine the target intention, which enhances accuracy and reliability by limiting recognition within a predefined intention recognition range.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If traditional classification methods are used for intention recognition, then the system structure is simple, but the classification accuracy is poor

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

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces prompt information as an intermediary element that bridges the input sentence and the classification process. The prompt information contains predefined intention types and classification criteria, acting as a mediator that guides the large model to achieve high classification accuracy without requiring complex system architecture changes

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameter of classification accuracy by utilizing large model technology with predefined prompt information. Instead of improving accuracy through complex system design, the approach changes the fundamental parameter by using pre-trained large models that inherently possess high classification capability when provided with appropriate prompt information

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If new intention types are added to the recognition system, then the system becomes more versatile, but retraining is required

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveintention type coverageVSAvoidretraining time
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-defining multiple intention types and their corresponding classification criteria in the prompt information before actual use. When new intention types need to be added, they can be incorporated into the prompt information without requiring retraining of the large model, thus avoiding time loss while maintaining versatility

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The large model serves as a universal classifier that can handle multiple intention types through a single unified architecture. By using prompt information to define different intention types, the system achieves multi-functionality without requiring separate classifiers or retraining for each new intention type, thereby maintaining adaptability while eliminating retraining time

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

3Measurement precision

If large scale training data is used, then the model becomes more accurate, but resource consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverecognition accuracyVSAvoidcomputational resource consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by using pre-trained large models that have already been trained on extensive data beforehand. This preliminary training is performed once, and the resulting model can be deployed for multiple recognition tasks without requiring additional large-scale training, thus achieving high accuracy while reducing ongoing resource consumption

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

Instead of training new models for each application, the patent uses copying by deploying the same pre-trained large model across different scenarios with different prompt information. This approach achieves high recognition accuracy through the pre-trained model's knowledge while avoiding the need to replicate training resources for each new application

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

4Adaptability or versatility

If the intention recognition range is expanded, then the system becomes more comprehensive, but reliability decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverecognition rangeVSAvoidrecognition reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the intention recognition space into distinct, predefined categories through prompt information. Each intention type is clearly defined with specific classification criteria, which segments the comprehensive recognition range into manageable, well-defined segments. This segmentation maintains reliability by providing clear decision boundaries while achieving comprehensiveness through multiple defined categories

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS12608556B2Intention recognition method, electronic device, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2026.04.21 BEIJING BAIDU NETCOM SCI & TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

An intention recognition method includes: obtaining an input sentence; obtaining at least one first sentence-intention pair based on the input sentence, in which the first sentence-intention pair includes a candidate sentence similar to the input sentence and a candidate intention to which the candidate sentence belongs; generating first prompt information based on the at least one first sentence-intention pair; and obtaining a target intention to which the input sentence belongs by performing an intention recognition on the input sentence based on the first prompt information.