Word Vector Correction Using Dimensional Expansion

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current natural language processing methods face challenges in accurately distinguishing between similar and non-similar words in vector spaces, leading to unclear distinctions in word similarity calculations.

Innovation Solution

A word vector correction method that expands n-dimensional word vectors to (n+1)-dimensional vectors, updates values based on similarity determination using synonym information, and applies linear discriminant analysis to disperse these values back into n-dimensional vectors, thereby adjusting distances between similar and non-similar words.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If word vectors are represented in n-dimensional space using standard methods, then computational efficiency is maintained, but the ability to clearly distinguish between similar and non-similar words deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveword similarity distinction accuracyVSAvoidvector space complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms n-dimensional word vectors into (n+1)-dimensional vectors by adding a new dimension that encodes similarity information. This dimensional expansion allows the vector space to capture both the original semantic relationships and explicit similarity metrics, enabling clearer distinction between similar and non-similar words while maintaining computational tractability through structured dimension addition.

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

2Measurement precision

If standard word vector methods are used, then processing speed is maintained, but the accuracy of similarity determination deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesimilarity determination accuracyVSAvoidprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary similarity assessments using the extended (n+1)-dimensional vectors before conducting detailed analysis. The additional dimension pre-encodes similarity relationships, allowing the system to quickly filter and prioritize word pairs that require further processing, thereby reducing overall processing time while improving accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Measurement precision

If the vector dimension is increased to improve similarity distinction, then measurement precision improves, but computational complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveword similarity measurement accuracyVSAvoidcomputational complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enhances only the specific dimension necessary for similarity distinction (the (n+1)th dimension) while keeping the original n dimensions intact for their established purposes. This localized enhancement approach improves measurement precision for similarity assessment without unnecessarily increasing computational complexity across the entire vector space.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS11256869B2Word vector correction method
Publication Date: 2022.02.22 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides a word vector correction method using artificial intelligence technology. A word vector correction method using a word vector with n dimensions includes generating a first (n+1)-dimensional word vector using an average of elements included in a first n-dimensional word vector; generating a second (n+1)-dimensional word vector using an average of elements included in a second n-dimensional word vector; and determining whether a first word corresponding to the first word vector and a second word corresponding to the second word vector are similar to each other on the basis of specified synonym information.