Semantic Message Correction via NLP Analysis

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Solution Overview

Problem

Electronic communication systems face challenges in efficiently correcting ambiguous or erroneous messages in real-time, leading to disruptions in conversation flow and potential misunderstandings.

Innovation Solution

A method utilizing natural language processing (NLP) to analyze subsequent messages for intended modifications of previous messages, automatically correcting errors or ambiguities by calculating semantic correctness scores to determine the most appropriate modification, and implementing these changes without user intervention.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If manual correction methods are used for erroneous messages, then correction accuracy can be ensured, but conversation flow is disrupted and user interaction is required

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecorrection accuracyVSAvoidconversation flow efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables automatic self-correction of messages by analyzing semantic relationships between consecutive messages and identifying correction opportunities without requiring user intervention. The processor automatically detects erroneous messages and applies corrections based on contextual understanding, allowing the messaging system to serve itself rather than requiring manual user action for each correction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements a feedback mechanism where the semantic analysis of subsequent messages provides information about intended corrections to previous messages. This feedback loop allows the system to continuously improve correction accuracy by learning from the contextual relationship between messages and user correction patterns.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Productivity

If automatic correction systems are implemented, then conversation flow is maintained and user interaction is minimized, but correction accuracy may decrease compared to manual methods

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconversation flow efficiencyVSAvoidcorrection accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system introduces semantic analysis as an intermediary process between message reception and correction application. Rather than directly correcting messages or leaving them uncorrected, the semantic analysis module acts as a mediator that understands the contextual meaning of messages and determines the appropriate corrections, bridging the gap between automatic processing and accurate correction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the parameter of correction decision-making from binary (manual yes/no) to a continuous semantic correctness score. By calculating and comparing semantic scores across multiple potential corrections, the system selects the most appropriate correction based on contextual relevance, thereby improving automatic correction accuracy through parameter transformation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Speed

If simple dictionary-based correction methods are used, then processing speed is fast and system complexity is low, but correction accuracy is insufficient for ambiguous messages

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprocessing speedVSAvoidcorrection accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system transitions from static dictionary-based correction to dynamic semantic analysis that adapts to contextual information. The correction mechanism becomes dynamic by considering the temporal and semantic relationship between consecutive messages, allowing the system to adjust correction strategies based on the specific contextual situation rather than relying on fixed dictionary rules.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system adds a temporal dimension to correction by analyzing sequences of messages rather than isolated individual messages. By considering the time-ordered relationship between messages and using semantic analysis across multiple time points, the system gains additional contextual information that improves correction accuracy beyond what simple dictionary methods can provide.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Data Source

PatentUS11403467B2Semantic correction of messages
Publication Date: 2022.08.02 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINE CORPORATION
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AI summary

A method comprising receiving a first message sent by a first user, receiving a second message sent by the first user, wherein the second message is received after the first message, semantically analyzing the second message to determine whether the second message contains a desired modification of the first message, and in response to the semantic analysis of the second message, automatically modifying, by the processor, the first message with the desired modification. The method may be a computer implemented method performed using a network interface and a processor.