Team Data Clustering Service for Custom Tool Generation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Large organizations face difficulties in effectively organizing and utilizing large volumes of team data due to the sheer volume and complexity, hindering their ability to derive value from this data.

Innovation Solution

A system and method for clustering team data using machine learning techniques, storing the clusters via an API, and providing cluster information as a service to generate customized tools and services for different team clusters.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If traditional data organization methods are used to manage team data, then data can be stored, but the sheer volume and complexity make it difficult to organize and utilize effectively

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata utilization efficiencyVSAvoiddata organization complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical data organization methods with machine learning-based clustering algorithms. The system automatically groups teams into clusters based on similarities in their data patterns, eliminating the need for manual categorization and reducing organizational complexity while improving data utilization efficiency.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transforms the approach to data management by changing from fixed categorical parameters to dynamic similarity-based clustering. By using machine learning models that analyze multiple data parameters simultaneously, the system adapts cluster assignments based on actual data patterns rather than predetermined categories, resolving the contradiction between organization and utilization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of operation

If clustering techniques are applied to organize team data, then data organization improves, but implementation complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata organization easeVSAvoidclustering system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the complex clustering computation into a separate service layer that can be independently developed and maintained. By separating the clustering engine from the data storage and retrieval systems, the implementation complexity is isolated to a specific module, making the overall system easier to operate while maintaining advanced organizational capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary clustering service layer between the raw data and the user applications. This intermediary handles the complex clustering operations and presents simplified cluster results to end users, thereby improving ease of operation while containing implementation complexity within the intermediary layer.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Measurement precision

If machine learning based clustering is used to identify team clusters, then data organization accuracy improves, but computational resources increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecluster identification accuracyVSAvoidcomputational resource consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary data preprocessing and feature extraction before applying the full machine learning clustering algorithm. By preparing and filtering data in advance, the system reduces the computational burden during the actual clustering process while maintaining or improving identification accuracy through better-quality input data.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a two-stage clustering approach where a simplified clustering method is applied first to identify major groups, followed by a more accurate but computationally intensive algorithm only on smaller subsets. This partial application of the full algorithm reduces overall computational resource consumption while maintaining high accuracy where it matters most.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS12481680B2Team data clustering as a service
Publication Date: 2025.11.25 STATE FARM MUTAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
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AI summary

Techniques relating to clustering team data and providing the resulting cluster information as a service. The cluster information provided as a service can be efficiently incorporated into tools and services of utility for the teams from which the team data is gathered.