Transformer Adversarial Active Learning for Data Labeling Efficiency

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current technologies face challenges in efficiently generating and selecting high-quality, labeled datasets for training AI models, particularly due to the manual and resource-intensive nature of dataset labeling.

Innovation Solution

The proposed solution involves an active learning framework that selects high representative data points with high diversity and uncertainty for labeling, utilizing a transformer-based adversarial semi-supervised active learning framework to improve AI model training efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If manual dataset labeling is used, then data quality can be ensured, but the process becomes intrusive and label intensive, making it infeasible for large datasets

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata qualityVSAvoidlabeling efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses synthetic data generation to create artificial data points that replicate real data characteristics. The generator network produces synthetic samples that can be labeled automatically, replacing the need for manual labeling of all data points while maintaining data quality for training purposes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The system employs self-supervised learning where the model learns to represent data without requiring external labels. The autoencoder architecture enables the system to create its own training data through unsupervised pre-training, eliminating the need for manual annotation processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Measurement precision

If large datasets are used for AI model training, then model accuracy improves, but the manual labeling process becomes increasingly resource intensive and time consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemodel accuracyVSAvoidtraining time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs unsupervised pre-training of the autoencoder on large unlabeled datasets before supervised training. This preliminary action allows the model to learn robust feature representations from abundant data without time-consuming labeling, establishing a foundation that accelerates subsequent supervised learning.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system transitions between different training modes - starting with unsupervised pre-training using only input data, then transitioning to supervised training with synthetic labeled data. This parameter change in the training process enables efficient utilization of large datasets by first leveraging their structural information without labels.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Measurement precision

If domain specific labeling is performed manually, then labeling accuracy can be maintained, but the process becomes intrusive and not scalable

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelabeling accuracyVSAvoidscalability
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The generator network creates synthetic data points that replicate the statistical properties and domain characteristics of real data. These synthetic copies can be automatically labeled by the model itself, maintaining domain-specific accuracy while enabling unlimited scalability without human annotators.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces synthetic data as an intermediary between real domain-specific data and the training process. The synthetic data serves as a bridge that preserves domain characteristics while enabling automated processing, allowing the system to scale indefinitely without losing domain adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS20250077878A1Transformer-based adversarial active learning system
Publication Date: 2025.03.06 SALESFORCE INC
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AI summary

System and method for transformer-based adversarial active learning system. A machine learning system includes a generator, a transformer encoder, a classifier, and a discriminator all working in combination to generate and select unlabeled data points for labeling. The system utilizes a generative adversarial network paired with an active learning framework to optimize text embedding and feature encoding according to distribution of training data.