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Simulation orchestration for training reinforcement learning models

A simulation workflow manager obtains a set of parameters for simulation of a system and training of a reinforcement learning model for optimizing an application of the system. In response to obtaining the set of paramet…

Granted 2022ActiveExpires 2038Owned by Amazon TechnologiesInvented by Leo Parker Dirac, Sahika Gene, Eric Li Sun + 5 more

Original patent title: “Simulation orchestration for training reinforcement learning models

Plain-English explanation by SahiLast reviewed · June 18, 2026

A simulation workflow manager obtains a set of parameters for simulation of a system and training of a reinforcement learning model for optimizing an application of the system. In response to obtaining the set of paramet…. Granted to Amazon Technologies in 2022 with 24 claims and 13 forward citations, and it is expected to expire in 2038.

Key facts

Patent numberUS 11429762
StatusActive
FieldOther Fields
AssigneeAmazon Technologies
InventorsLeo Parker Dirac, Sahika Gene, Eric Li Sun and 5 others
Filed2018
Granted2022
Expires2038
Claims24
Times cited13
LitigationNone on record
Value · $150K$479KModest

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A simulation workflow manager obtains a set of parameters for simulation of a system and training of a reinforcement learning model for optimizing an application of the system. In response to obtaining the set of parameters, the simulation workflow manager configures a first compute node that includes a training application for training the reinforcement learning model. The simulation workflow manager also configures a second compute note with a simulation application to perform the simulation of the system in a simulation environment. Data is generated through execution of the simulation in the second compute node that is provided to the first compute node to cause the training application to use the data to train the reinforcement learning model.

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    Patent Abstract

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    A simulation workflow manager obtains a set of parameters for simulation of a system and training of a reinforcement learning model for optimizing an application of the system. In response to obtaining the set of parameters, the simulation workflow manager configures a first compute node that includes a training application for training the reinforcement learning model. The simulation workflow manager also configures a second compute note with a simulation application to perform the simulation of the system in a simulation environment. Data is generated through execution of the simulation in the second compute node that is provided to the first compute node to cause the training application to use the data to train the reinforcement learning model.

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    Strong

    Citation count

    23/40

    Moderately cited

    Claim breadth

    16/20

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    20/20

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    Assignee scale

    20/20

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    Modest

    $150K$479K

    Midpoint $300K · 12.4 yr remaining · industry ×1.6

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    24 claims as filed with the patent office.

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    Cite this patent

    Dirac, L. P., Gene, S., Sun, E. L., Wentzel, M. C. D. C., Townsend, B. J., Kumar, P. R., Balaji, B., & Kasaragod, S. M. (2022). Simulation orchestration for training reinforcement learning models (U.S. Patent No. 11,429,762). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11429762/simulation-orchestration-for-training-reinforcement-learning-models

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    This patent is expected to expire on November 27, 2038, when the invention enters the public domain.

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