Risk Model Feature Analysis Interface for Interpretable Scoring

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional smart analysis models generate risk scores without providing insight into their generation process, and are limited in feature classification and updating, failing to assess total risk from multiple input sources or learn from past interactions, leading to imprecise outputs.

Innovation Solution

An apparatus and method for intelligent feature classification and analysis that identifies a risk model feature set, generates an actionable feature subset using actionable feature rule data, historical user interaction, and direct user feedback, and provides an actionable feature analysis interface for user interaction, enabling feature investigation and feedback-driven updates.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If conventional smart analysis models generate risk scores, then risk assessment is provided, but insight into how scores were generated is not provided

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation about score generationVSAvoidmodel analysis complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary explanation module that acts as a mediator between the risk scoring model and the user. This module translates complex model features into human-understandable explanations, showing users which features contributed to their risk score and the direction of influence. The intermediary preserves the complexity of the original model while making its outputs interpretable to end users.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If conventional systems identify key features based solely on data field impact, then feature identification is automated, but practical perceptive feature classification is not allowed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefeature classification capabilityVSAvoidfeature analysis complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where user interactions with feature explanations are captured and used to refine feature classification. The system learns from user behavior patterns (which features users investigate, which they ignore) and adjusts the prioritization and presentation of features accordingly. This creates a loop where the system continuously improves its feature classification based on actual user needs rather than relying solely on automated statistical measures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The feature classification system is made dynamic and adaptive rather than static. Features are re-ranked and re-prioritized based on changing user interactions, historical data, and contextual information. The system can adjust which features are presented as most important depending on the user's role, past behavior, and the specific risk assessment context, making the interface adaptable to different user needs and scenarios.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Loss of information

If conventional systems provide indistinguishable scores, then automated scoring is achieved, but scores are not intuitive nor informative to users

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser understanding of scoresVSAvoidscoring efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the overall risk score into component features and their individual contributions. Instead of presenting a single undifferentiated score, the system breaks down the risk assessment into discrete feature-level explanations, showing users which specific factors increased or decreased their risk score. This segmentation transforms an opaque aggregate metric into a transparent, actionable breakdown that users can understand and respond to.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

4Measurement precision

If conventional systems do not learn from past interactions, then system configuration is simple, but outputs are not precise

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoutput precisionVSAvoidlearning system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements comprehensive feedback loops that capture user interactions with feature explanations, investigations, and corrections. This feedback is fed back into the model to continuously refine feature importance weights, explanation generation, and risk scoring. The system learns from actual user behavior patterns, correcting misconceptions and improving precision over time as it adapts to specific user needs and organizational contexts.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary actions by pre-calculating and caching feature importance metrics, explanation templates, and historical interaction patterns. This preliminary processing enables faster, more precise real-time scoring and explanation generation without requiring complex computations during actual risk assessments. The system prepares analytical frameworks in advance that can be quickly applied to new cases with high precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS11816584B2Method, apparatus and computer program products for hierarchical model feature analysis and decision support
Publication Date: 2023.11.14 OPTUM SERVICES IRELAND LTD
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AI summary

Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to model feature classification, analysis, and updating for analyzing one or more risk determination model(s). Embodiments include an improved apparatus configured to generate an actionable feature data object subset of a risk model feature set for a risk determination model, for example using an actionable determination model. The apparatus may provide the actionable feature data object subset for rendering to an interface of a client device. The apparatus may additionally or alternatively be configured to utilize user feedback, provided either directly or identified by the apparatus based on user interactions, to update the actionable determination model. The apparatus may additionally or alternatively be configured to maintain and utilize linked claim data object(s) for use in rendering a linked claim scores analysis interface that provides additional insight regarding the risk level of a particular entity.