Multi-Level SVM for Wi-Fi Event Classification

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional systems face inefficiencies in manually analyzing and scaling large volumes of network event logs from IoT and other components, making it difficult to address Wi-Fi issues effectively.

Innovation Solution

A multi-level machine learning system is implemented to classify Wi-Fi events, using SVMs trained on datasets to predict outcomes and automatically remediate failures, improving scalability and network performance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual analysis processes are used to examine network event logs, then detailed inspection capability is maintained, but efficiency and scalability deteriorate due to voluminous information volumes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveanalysis efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual mechanical analysis processes with automated machine learning systems. The multi-level SVM framework automatically classifies network events without human intervention, substituting the mechanical manual review process with an automated computational system that handles voluminous log data efficiently.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary machine learning classification system between the raw network logs and the analysis outcome. This multi-level SVM framework acts as a mediator that processes, categorizes, and prioritizes events before presentation to administrators, reducing the complexity of direct manual analysis of raw logs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If conventional computer analysis methods are applied to large volumes of network data, then automated processing is achieved, but scalability deteriorates with increasing data volumes from IoT and network components

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprocessing throughputVSAvoidscalability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the analysis process into multiple hierarchical levels using a multi-level SVM framework. Events are classified in stages from broad categories to specific types, allowing the system to handle increasing data volumes by processing events at appropriate granularity levels rather than requiring uniform deep analysis of all data.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent adds a hierarchical dimension to the analysis process by implementing multi-level classification. Instead of a single flat analysis layer, the system creates multiple classification levels that process events at different granularities, enabling scalability as data volumes grow from IoT and network components.

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

3Measurement precision

If detailed manual review of network events is performed, then classification accuracy is maintained, but time consumption increases making real-time prediction infeasible

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

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary classification actions through automated multi-level SVM analysis before detailed human review is needed. The system pre-processes and categorizes events, identifying obvious patterns and anomalies that can be handled automatically, reserving detailed analysis only for complex or ambiguous cases that require human judgment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements self-service classification where the machine learning system autonomously performs detailed event analysis and generates predictions without requiring manual intervention for each event. The multi-level SVM framework independently processes events, maintains classification accuracy through trained models, and operates in real-time without human time investment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS11539599B2Scalable multiple layer machine learning model for classification of Wi-Fi issues on a data communication network
Publication Date: 2022.12.27 FORTINET INC
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AI summary

Multi-level machine learning models can be generated from the captured log events. Outcomes are predicted for input events in real-time. The captured log events are received and parsed to expose event outcome data. A first data set is generated by determining whether an outcome associated with the event outcome data was a success or a failure. Responsive to a failed event outcome, a second data set is generated by categorizing the failed event outcome, to train multiple level SVMs for prediction of Wi-Fi input events and automatic remediation of Wi-Fi issues.