Swarm Learning Defect Prevention With Blockchain Edge Triage

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional defect management systems suffer from long debug times and increased operational costs due to the over-the-wall reactive model, which fails to efficiently distinguish between false positives and actual defects, leading to inefficient use of development resources.

Innovation Solution

A decentralized particle swarm model integrated with blockchain and edge computing is used to analyze application failure logs, generate recommendations for defect remediation, and create predictive models for defect prevention, utilizing swarm learning intelligence and metaheuristic algorithms to categorize defects and provide VR/AR simulations for training and remote assistance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional defect tracking tools are used to log and track all defects through the entire lifecycle, then comprehensive defect management is achieved, but false positives consume excessive development resources and extend debug times

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedefect management completenessVSAvoiddebug time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary classification of defects using machine learning models before they enter the full defect lifecycle. By predicting whether a defect is a false positive or genuine early in the process, the system prevents false positives from consuming development resources, while ensuring genuine defects receive proper attention.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual defect triage and classification processes with automated machine learning models. These models analyze defect data, logs, and patterns to automatically classify defects, substituting human judgment with algorithmic decision-making to reduce subjective bias and accelerate the classification process.

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

2Measurement precision

If manual defect classification and triage processes are used, then human judgment is applied to categorize defects, but the process is time-consuming and subjective

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedefect classification accuracyVSAvoiddefect processing speed
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system replaces manual defect classification with automated machine learning models that analyze defect data, application logs, and historical patterns. These models provide objective, consistent classification decisions while processing defects at machine speed, eliminating both human subjectivity and time constraints.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback loops where classification results and defect outcomes are continuously fed back into the machine learning models. This allows the models to learn from actual defect resolutions and improve their classification accuracy over time, creating a self-improving system that becomes more precise with use.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Reliability

If reactive defect management models are used where defects are logged and tracked after occurrence, then all defects are captured, but turnaround time for defect resolution is significantly higher

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedefect detection capabilityVSAvoidturnaround time for defect resolution
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary analysis and classification of defects immediately upon detection using machine learning models. By predicting the nature and severity of defects early in the process, the system enables faster routing and resolution, reducing turnaround time while maintaining comprehensive defect capture.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts defect management processes based on real-time analysis of defect patterns, application logs, and historical data. The machine learning models continuously adapt their classification criteria and the system can dynamically prioritize defects based on predicted impact, enabling faster response to critical issues while maintaining thorough tracking of all defects.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS12493464B2Intuitive defect prevention with swarm learning intelligence over blockchain network
Publication Date: 2025.12.09 BANK OF AMERICA CORP
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AI summary

Aspects of the disclosure relate to s computing system that is configured to use heuristic and/or metaheuristic algorithms based on swarm learning (SL) intelligence frameworks and combine SL with blockchain and edge computing frameworks to provide a technologically efficient, responsive, and/or adaptable solution to detecting and preventing defects in software applications.