Hierarchical Taxonomy Classifier for Unlabeled Structured Datasets

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Solution Overview

Problem

The surge in data size within large-scale data repositories, such as data lakes and warehouses, makes it difficult to locate useful or relevant data due to the lack of labeling or classification of unlabeled structured datasets.

Innovation Solution

A computer-program product that identifies a target hierarchical taxonomy, extracts taxonomy tokens, computes taxonomy vectors, and uses machine learning models to cluster and classify unlabeled structured datasets into predefined taxonomy categories, thereby converting them into taxonomy-labeled datasets.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If data is stored in large-scale data repositories without labeling or classification, then data storage capacity is maximized, but data retrieval efficiency deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata storage capacityVSAvoiddata retrieval efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary classification and labeling of structured datasets using machine learning models and hierarchical taxonomies before data retrieval operations. By pre-organizing data into categorized clusters with meaningful labels, the system enables efficient data location and access without requiring manual intervention during retrieval operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Productivity

If manual classification and labeling of datasets is performed, then data retrieval efficiency is improved, but processing time and operational complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata retrieval efficiencyVSAvoidprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements self-service automated classification and labeling capabilities using machine learning models that independently process structured datasets without requiring manual human intervention. The hierarchical taxonomy classifier automatically assigns labels and categories to datasets, eliminating time-consuming manual classification operations while maintaining high retrieval efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system replaces manual mechanical classification processes with automated machine learning-based classification systems. The hierarchical taxonomy classifier and clustering algorithms substitute human operators with computational models that process and categorize data rapidly, significantly reducing processing time while improving consistency and scalability.

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

3Loss of time

If automated machine learning classification is implemented, then processing time is reduced, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprocessing timeVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the classification task into distinct hierarchical levels and functional components. The hierarchical taxonomy is divided into multiple levels of categorization, with each level handled by specialized clustering algorithms and machine learning models. This segmentation allows the complex classification problem to be broken down into manageable, modular components that can be independently optimized and maintained.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system introduces hierarchical taxonomies and intermediate clustering layers as mediators between raw structured datasets and final classification results. These intermediary structures organize data progressively through multiple levels of abstraction, simplifying the overall classification process by breaking it into staged operations rather than requiring a single complex classification step.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS12277144B2Systems, methods, and graphical user interfaces for taxonomy-based classification of unlabeled structured datasets
Publication Date: 2025.04.15 SAS INSTITUTE INC
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AI summary

A computer-implemented system includes identifying a target hierarchical taxonomy comprising a plurality of distinct hierarchical taxonomy categories; extracting a plurality of distinct taxonomy tokens from the plurality of distinct hierarchical taxonomy categories; computing a taxonomy vector corpus based on the plurality of distinct taxonomy tokens; computing a plurality of distinct taxonomy clusters based on an input of the taxonomy vector corpus; constructing a hierarchical taxonomy classifier based on the plurality of distinct taxonomy clusters; converting a volume of unlabeled structured datasets to a plurality of distinct corpora of taxonomy-labeled structured datasets based on the hierarchical taxonomy classifier; and outputting at least one corpus of taxonomy-labeled structured datasets of the plurality of distinct corpora of taxonomy-labeled structured datasets based on an input of a data classification query.