Reconfigurable Document Classification Model With User Feedback

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Solution Overview

Problem

Manual classification of electronic documents is time-consuming, inconsistent, and costly, leading to increased business and legal risks due to inadequate accuracy and scalability issues in records management, especially with the rise of mobile devices and social media.

Innovation Solution

A reconfigurable auto-classification system that allows users to dynamically adjust the classification model through user feedback, using exemplars and rules, and provides metrics for refining the model's accuracy.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If manual classification methods are used, then users can understand and control document classification, but the process is time-consuming and inconsistent

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveclassification accuracyVSAvoidclassification time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables users to train the classification model themselves by selecting exemplar documents and defining classification rules. The model then autonomously performs classification tasks, allowing users to understand and control the classification logic while eliminating time-consuming manual classification of individual documents.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system provides metrics and performance feedback on classification results, allowing users to review and refine the model's accuracy. This feedback mechanism enables continuous improvement of classification precision while maintaining user understanding and control over the classification process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Reliability

If manual classification is performed by users, then flexibility in understanding content is maintained, but accuracy and consistency become inadequate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveclassification consistencyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system transforms the classification task from manual human judgment to an automated process driven by configurable parameters including exemplar documents, classification rules, and model settings. This parameter-based approach ensures consistent application of classification logic while maintaining user control through configurable options.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The classification model acts as an intermediary between user-defined criteria and document classification results. Users define high-level classification rules and select exemplars, while the model handles the complex analysis and consistent application of these rules across all documents, ensuring reliability without requiring users to manage intricate classification logic.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If traditional classification tools are built, then standard classification can be achieved, but scalability and adaptability to mobile devices and social media are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveplatform adaptabilityVSAvoidclassification efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The classification model is designed to be platform-agnostic and can process documents from various sources including mobile devices and social media applications. The system handles diverse document types and formats through a unified classification framework, enabling scalability across different platforms and applications without requiring platform-specific implementations.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The system allows dynamic reconfiguration of classification models through user feedback and iterative training. Users can add new exemplars, modify rules, and adapt the model to changing classification requirements, enabling the system to evolve with new document types and platforms while maintaining high classification efficiency through automated processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS12524455B2Reconfigurable model for auto-classification system and method
Publication Date: 2026.01.13 CROWDSTRIKE
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AI summary

A reconfigurable automatic document-classification system and method provides classification metrics to a user and enables the user to reconfigure the classification model. The user can refine the classification model by adding or removing exemplars, creating, editing or deleting rules, or performing other such adjustments to the classification model. This technology enhances the overall transparency and defensibility of the auto-classification process.