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Explainers for machine learning classifiers

A transformed data set corresponding to a machine learning classifier's training data set is generated. Each transformed record contains a modified version of a corresponding training record, as well as the prediction ma…

Granted 2020activeExpires 2036Owned by Amazon Technologies IncInvented by Bibaswan Kumar Chatterjee, Srinivasan Sengamedu Hanumantha Rao

Original patent title: “Explainers for machine learning classifiers

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A transformed data set corresponding to a machine learning classifier's training data set is generated. Each transformed record contains a modified version of a corresponding training record, as well as the prediction made for the training record by the classifier. A set of explanatory rules is minded from the transformed data set, with each rule indicating a relationship between the prediction and one or more features corresponding to the training records. From among the rule set, a particular matching rule is selected to provide an easy-to-understand explanation for a prediction made by the classifier for an observation record which is not part of the training set.

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    A transformed data set corresponding to a machine learning classifier's training data set is generated. Each transformed record contains a modified version of a corresponding training record, as well as the prediction made for the training record by the classifier. A set of explanatory rules is minded from the transformed data set, with each rule indicating a relationship between the prediction and one or more features corresponding to the training records. From among the rule set, a particular matching rule is selected to provide an easy-to-understand explanation for a prediction made by the classifier for an observation record which is not part of the training set.

    Patent Journey

    From filing to today

    Patent Filed

    2016

    Patent Granted

    2020 · 5yr after filing

    Active Today

    2026

    Expires

    2036

    PatentBrief Score

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    77/ 100

    Strong

    Citation count

    32/40

    Moderately cited

    Claim breadth

    15/20

    Broad claims

    Recency

    10/20

    Granted 5–10 years ago

    Assignee scale

    20/20

    Major technology company

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