Tensor Decomposition Compression for Multi-Dimensional Data Integrity

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current data compression methods fail to effectively preserve the dimensional integrity of multi-dimensional data, leading to suboptimal storage reduction and computation efficiency, especially when compared to matrix-based representations.

Innovation Solution

A computer-implemented tensor decomposition method using truncated tensor-tensor decompositions that honor the dimensional integrity of data, providing a provably superior compression mechanism with efficient computation and storage reduction, suitable for parallel and distributed processing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of substance

If traditional matrix-based compression methods are used, then storage reduction is achieved, but the dimensional integrity of multi-dimensional data is lost

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestorage reductionVSAvoiddimensional integrity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of substanceVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transitions from matrix-based (2D) compression to tensor-based (3D or higher) compression by representing multi-dimensional data in its native tensor format. This allows the compression method to operate across multiple dimensions simultaneously, preserving the inherent multi-way relationships in the data while achieving storage reduction through tensor decomposition techniques.

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

2Loss of substance

If data is reshaped to reveal Kronecker product structure, then storage cost is reduced, but computational complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestorage costVSAvoidcomputational complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of substanceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary reshaping and decomposition operations during the compression phase to reveal the Kronecker product structure. By pre-processing the data into a format that exposes its underlying structure, the method enables more efficient storage while the computational complexity is managed through systematic decomposition algorithms that break down the complex reshaping task into manageable steps.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Measurement precision

If tensor decompositions are applied to capture structural redundancies, then compression fidelity is improved, but computational efficiency deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompression fidelityVSAvoidcomputational efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the tensor decomposition process into multiple manageable stages, including orthogonal decomposition, singular value decomposition, and iterative refinement steps. This segmentation allows the complex decomposition task to be broken down into smaller, more efficient computational units that can be processed systematically, improving both fidelity and efficiency by avoiding monolithic computation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements truncated tensor decompositions that capture the most significant structural redundancies while discarding less important components. By performing partial decomposition that focuses on the dominant patterns in the data, the method achieves high compression fidelity with reduced computational effort compared to complete decomposition.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS10771088B1Optimal multi-dimensional data compression by tensor-tensor decompositions tensor
Publication Date: 2020.09.08 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINE CORPORATION
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AI summary

A tensor decomposition method, system, and computer program product include compressing multi-dimensional data by truncated tensor-tensor decompositions.