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| 6216125 | Coarse indexes for a data warehouse A coarse database index, and system and method of use therefor, that will quickly indicate which data partitions of a table contain a given key. Once the target data partitions are located, the exact record locations can be found using traditional indexes... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6212510 | Method for minimizing entropy in hidden Markov models of physical signals A system which observes the world through a video camera and/or other sensors, automatically learns a probabilistic model of normative behavior through the use of a Hidden Markov Model, and uses that model to infer the kind of activity currently under vie... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6173275 | Representation and retrieval of images using context vectors derived from image information elements Image features are generated by performing wavelet transformations at sample points on images stored in electronic form. Multiple wavelet transformations at a point are combined to form an image feature vector. A prototypical set of feature vectors, or at... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6144951 | Apparatus and method for tuning a tunable element in a data storage device A method is disclosed for tuning parameter values in a recording channel of a data storage device. The parameter values are tuned using a genetic process based on the principles of simulated evolution. An initial population of individuals is generated whe... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6128608 | Enhancing knowledge discovery using multiple support vector machines A system and method for enhancing knowledge discovery from data using multiple learning machines in general and multiple support vector machines in particular. Training data for a learning machine is pre-processed in order to add meaning thereto. Pre-proc... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6128606 | Module for constructing trainable modular network in which each module inputs and outputs data structured as a graph A machine learning paradigm called Graph Transformer Networks extends the applicability of gradient-based learning algorithms to systems composed of modules that take graphs as inputs and produce graphs as output. Training is performed by computing gradie... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6108666 | Method and apparatus for pattern discovery in 1-dimensional event streams The method of the present invention discovers patterns in a sequence of characters in two phases. In a sampling phase, preferably proper templates corresponding to the sequence of characters are generated. Patterns are then generated corresponding to the ... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6092017 | Parameter estimation apparatus An output parameter estimation apparatus for estimating an output parameter from an input data set that is composed of a plurality of input parameters and that is obtained whenever sampling time series input data. In this output parameter estimation appar... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6076082 | Information filtering method and apparatus for preferentially taking out information having a high necessity A user initially judges whether each of pieces of information input as learning information is necessary or unnecessary, matrix elements of an affirmative metric signal indicating the records of the necessary information and matrix elements of a negative ... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6061672 | Fuzzy logic neural network modular architecture The invention relates to a modular architecture of a cellular network for improved large-scale integration, of the type which comprises a plurality of fuzzy cellular elements (Cm,n) interconnected to form a matrix of elements having at least m ... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6055523 | Method and apparatus for multi-sensor, multi-target tracking using a genetic algorithm A method and apparatus wherein a Genetic Algorithm is used as an intelligent search technique addresses the problem of assigning sensor reports in multi-target tracking with one or more sensors. The inventive technique of tracking objects includes receivi... | 04/25/2000 |
| 6052677 | Next alternative generating apparatus using simulated annealing and method thereof A multi-dimensional Gauss distribution generating portion obtains one vector from a multi-dimensional Gauss probability distribution and outputs it as an initial momentum. An approximated energy function differential generating portion generates a gradien... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6029156 | Goal based tutoring system with behavior to tailor to characteristics of a particular user A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to... | 02/22/2000 |
| 5970482 | System for data mining using neuroagents A neuroagent approach is used in an automated and unified data mining system to provide an explicitly predictive knowledge model. The neuroagent is a neural multi-agent approach based on macro-connectionism and comprises a double integration at the associ... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5966650 | Detecting mobile telephone misuse An arrangement for the detection of fraudulent use of a telephone subscriber's instrument in a mobile telephone system includes an input preprocessor (110), a neural network engine (111) coupled to the preprocessor, and an output postprocessor (112) coupl... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5943662 | Supporting method and system for process operation A method and a system for causing a neural circuit model to learn typical past control results of a process and using the neural circuit model for supporting an operation of the process. The neural circuit model is caused to learn by using, as input signa... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5943663 | Data processing method and system utilizing parallel processing An inherently, and massively parallel data processing system and methodology is disclosed for evolving relative awareness, and related response states in a computerized environment. Any number of disparate data types can be configured with the goal of evo... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5940815 | Data analyzing method A data analyzing method and system for generating a rule based on data items in a data base, wherein the rule expresses relational features of the data items. The invention includes a user interface and a rule generation module. The rule generation module... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5933818 | Autonomous knowledge discovery system and method A knowlege discovery system (10) is provided for autonomously discovering knowlege from a database. The system includes a data reduction module (50) which reduces data into one or more clusters. This is accomplished by the use of one or more functions inc... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5918014 | Automated collaborative filtering in world wide web advertising On the World Wide Web, and other interactive media, it is possible to show different ads to different people who are simultaneously viewing the same content. This invention is based on the fact that people who have shown a tendency for similar likes and d... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5897627 | Method of determining statistically meaningful rules A method including providing a database with a plurality of items, each item having several attributes, and developing and displaying a cluster map (SOM) attribute plane from the items and attributes, including clusters of items having similar attributes.... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5890142 | Apparatus for monitoring system condition A monitoring apparatus for monitoring an operating condition of a system includes a predicting section which generates a data vector whose parameter is determined by a timeseries data of the system and which obtains a prediction value of the timeseries da... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5890143 | Apparatus for refining determination rule corresponding to probability of inference result of evaluation object, method thereof and medium thereof In the apparatus, an evaluation object is categorized corresponding to the value of an attribute. A first end node stores a first category class and a reliability thereof. A second end node stores a second category class and a reliability thereof. In addi... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5875285 | Object-oriented data mining and decision making system The Object-Oriented Data Mining and Decision Making System is invented and disclosed. This system is an integration of two subsystems, the object-oriented data mining subsystem which is an object-oriented machine learning system, and the object-oriented d... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5819007 | Feature-based expert system classifier A method and apparatus for classifying an input as belonging to one of a plurality of predefined classes, comprises: (a) developing a plurality of feature values and forming a feature vector from the feature values which is representative of the input, (b... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5706364 | Method of producing character templates using unsegmented samples A method for producing, or training, a set of character templates uses as the source of training samples an image source of character images, called glyphs, that are not previously segmented or isolated for training. Also used is a labeled glyph position ... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5704017 | Collaborative filtering utilizing a belief network The disclosed system provides an improved collaborative filtering system by utilizing a belief network, which is sometimes known as a Bayesian network. The disclosed system learns a belief network using both prior knowledge obtained from an expert in a gi... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5704018 | Generating improved belief networks An improved belief network generator is provided. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a belief network is generated utilizing expert knowledge retrieved from an expert in a given field of expertise and empirical data reflecting observation... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5696885 | Expert system and method employing hierarchical knowledge base, and interactive multimedia/hypermedia applications An expert system and processing method employing a three level hierarchical knowledge base that has a plurality of nodes coupled together. An uppermost level comprises a behavioral knowledge level, a middle level comprises a structural knowledge level and... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5694524 | System and method for identifying conditions leading to a particular result in a multi-variant system A system and method develops an indication of a cause of a particular result of a process from values associated with attributes which arise during runs of the process. The system includes a data entry device which permits a user to enter data indicating ... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5692107 | Method for generating predictive models in a computer system Data mining system including a user interface 102, a plurality of data sources 114, at least one top-down data analysis module 104 and at least one bottom-up data analysis module 104' in cooperative communication with each other and with the user interfac... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5689620 | Automatic training of character templates using a transcription and a two-dimensional image source model A technique for automatically training a set of character templates using unsegmented training samples uses as input a two-dimensional (2D) image of characters, called glyphs, as the source of training samples, a transcription associated with the 2D image... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5675710 | Method and apparatus for training a text classifier A method and apparatus for training a text classifier is disclosed. A supervised learning system and an annotation system are operated cooperatively to produce a classification vector which can be used to classify documents with respect to a defined class... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5675711 | Adaptive statistical regression and classification of data strings, with application to the generic detection of computer viruses A data string is a sequence of atomic units of data that represent information. In the context of computer data, examples of data strings include executable programs, data files, and boot records consisting of sequences of bytes, or text files consisting ... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5671333 | Training apparatus and method Apparatus and methods for training classifiers. The apparatus includes a degree of certainty classifier which classifies examples in categories and indicates a degree of certainty regarding the classification and an annotating classifier which receives cl... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5649068 | Pattern recognition system using support vectors A method is described wherein the dual representation mathematical principle is used for the design of decision systems. This principle permits some decision functions that are weighted sums of predefined functions to be represented as memory-based decisi... | 07/15/1997 |
| 5649070 | Learning system with prototype replacement One or more sets of prototype descriptions for a number of classes of objects stored on a computer database are maintained. These prototypes are used as a basis for identifying the class of a presented object. A trainer determines when a new prototype is ... | 07/15/1997 |
| 5642472 | Software discovery system Apparatus and methods which employ a machine learning system to "learn" the specification for a program from a trace of an execution of the program on a set of test problems. The program is instrumented to produce the trace. Performance is improved by mea... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5627945 | Biased learning system The invention permits various types of background knowledge for a concept learning system to be represented in a single formal structure known as an antecedent description grammar. A user formulates background knowledge for a learning problem into such a ... | 05/06/1997 |
| 5586218 | Autonomous learning and reasoning agent A software agent which performs autonomous learning in a real-world environment, implemented in a case-based reasoning system and coupled to a sensor for gathering information from, and to an effector for manipulating, its environment. A case base which i... | 12/17/1996 |
