Teacher Model Label Classification for Student Training Data

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing methods for training neural networks require manual extraction of information from input data to generate training data, which is time-consuming and inefficient, and often include inaccurate information that can confuse the student model during training.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus that input data to a teacher model to acquire label values, classify them into intervals based on threshold probabilities, and generate training data for a student model, where the label values are refined to indicate whether the data matches a class, does not match, or is ambiguous, thereby reducing unnecessary confusion and improving training efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual extraction of information from input data is used to generate training data, then training data can be generated, but the process is time-consuming and inefficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetraining data generation speedVSAvoidtime for manual data extraction
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

A teacher model is introduced as an intermediary between the input data and the student model. The teacher model automatically generates training data by processing input data and producing label values, eliminating the need for manual information extraction while providing structured training data for the student model

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The manual mechanical process of information extraction is replaced with an automated neural network-based system. The teacher model uses machine learning algorithms to automatically extract and structure information from input data, substituting human manual work with computational processes

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

2Reliability

If manual extraction of information is used to generate training data, then training data can be created, but inaccurate information may be included that confuses the student model

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of training dataVSAvoidconfusion in student model training
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The teacher model serves as a filtering intermediary that processes raw input data and outputs only high-quality, accurate label values. This intermediary layer ensures that the student model receives reliable training data without the inaccuracies that might arise from manual extraction

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses the teacher model's trained knowledge to generate training data for the student model, creating a feedback loop where accurate patterns learned by the teacher model are transferred to guide the student model's training, reducing confusion and improving reliability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Quantity of substance

If all label values are used for training, then more training data is available, but ambiguous label values may reduce training effectiveness

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevolume of training dataVSAvoidquality of training signals
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

Different label values are treated differently based on their quality and confidence levels. High-confidence label values are used for training, while ambiguous or low-confidence label values are filtered out or weighted differently, ensuring that only high-quality training signals contribute to model learning

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the parameter of label value confidence by comparing against threshold probabilities. Label values are classified into different categories (positive, negative, ignore) based on their confidence levels, allowing selective use of training data that optimizes both quantity and quality

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS12039016B2Method and apparatus for generating training data to train student model using teacher model
Publication Date: 2024.07.16 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed is a training data generating apparatus and method to change output data inappropriate for training a student model to an ignore value such that the inappropriate output data is not used to train the student model, change output data appropriate for training the student model such that the student model outputs an improved result in comparison to output data of a teacher model, and change a label value in a form of probability to an identifier corresponding to intervals divided based on threshold label values using the teacher model based on input data.