Volatility Weighting for Stable Machine Learning Input Data

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing machine learning models are affected by volatility in continuously updated data streams, leading to inaccuracies and inefficiencies in model output.

Innovation Solution

A system that continuously analyzes model output data to identify shifts, applies weighting factors to volatile data features, and dampens their significance over time, using a machine learning volatility detection mechanism.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If machine learning models continuously process updated data streams, then the models can adapt to new information and maintain relevance, but the volatility in continuously updated data streams leads to inaccuracies and inefficiencies in model output

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to new dataVSAvoidmodel output accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts data weighting based on volatility detection. It continuously monitors data streams, identifies volatile features, and adapts weighting schemes in real-time to balance adaptability to new information while maintaining output reliability. This dynamic adjustment allows the model to respond to changing data conditions without sacrificing accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes parameters (weighting factors) based on detected data volatility. When volatility is detected in specific features, the system modifies the weight assigned to those features, reducing their impact on model output during high volatility periods. This parameter adjustment resolves the contradiction by allowing the model to adapt to new data while compensating for volatility-induced inaccuracies.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If the system applies weighting factors to volatile data features, then the integrity and accuracy of machine learning models is enhanced, but the complexity of the system increases due to continuous monitoring and adjustment mechanisms

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemodel output accuracyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the data processing function into distinct components: a volatility detection module that identifies volatile features, a weighting adjustment module that modifies feature weights, and a model training module that uses the adjusted weights. This segmentation allows each component to specialize in a specific task, improving overall reliability while managing complexity through modular design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback loops where model output is continuously monitored, volatility is detected based on output changes, and weighting factors are adjusted accordingly. This feedback mechanism automates the complexity management by using the model's own performance metrics to drive adjustments, reducing the need for external intervention while maintaining high accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Adaptability or versatility

If the system continuously monitors model output data to identify shifts, then the system can proactively adapt to data fluctuations, but the computational resources and processing time required increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveproactive adaptation capabilityVSAvoidprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary volatility detection on incoming data streams before full model processing. By identifying volatile features in advance and adjusting weights proactively, the system prepares the data in a way that reduces the computational burden during main model execution. This preliminary action allows proactive adaptation while minimizing the time cost during critical processing phases.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system applies partial monitoring by focusing computational resources on detecting volatility in the most critical or volatile features rather than uniformly monitoring all data. This selective approach maintains proactive adaptation capability for the most impactful features while reducing overall processing time and computational resource requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS12561603B2System for time based monitoring and improved integrity of machine learning model input data
Publication Date: 2026.02.24 BANK OF AMERICA CORP
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AI summary

Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods, and computer program products for providing intelligent system and methods for identifying and weighting volatile data in machine learning data sets. The system is adaptive, in that it can be adjusted based on the needs or goals of the user utilizing it, or may intelligently and proactively adapt based on the data set or machine learning model being employed. The system may be seamlessly embedded within existing applications or programs that the user may already use to interact with one or more entities, particularly those which aid in the managing of user resources.