Enterprise AI Analysis
Quantifying Uncertainty in Machine Learning-Based Pervasive Systems: Application to Human Activity Recognition
This paper introduces a novel framework to quantify uncertainty in ML-based systems, specifically in Human Activity Recognition (HAR), by integrating complementary uncertainty quantification (UQ) techniques. This addresses challenges like unreliable predictions in real-world pervasive systems due to data shifts and the inability of ML models to guarantee error-free performance. The framework aims to provide a confidence flag (green/red) for predictions, enhancing reliability and informed risk management.
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Improvement in Domain Shift Accuracy
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Prediction Time (Smartphones)
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Validation Accuracy (HAR)
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Introduction to UQ in ML
HAR Challenges
Proposed UQ Framework
Experimental Results
Reliability Assurance
Empowering data-driven caution with quantifiable uncertainty levels, enhancing trust in AI decisions.
| Feature | Traditional ML (Baseline) | UQ Framework (Proposed) |
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| Sample Selection Bias | Limited | Improved (Via Reconstruction Loss) |
| Covariate Shift | Sensitive | Robust (Via Distance & MC Dropout) |
| Label Shift | Sensitive | Robust (Via Reconstruction Loss) |
| Domain Shift | Poor | Strong (Cascading Approach) |
| Generalizability | Low | High |
| Performance Degradation Mitigation | Limited | Effective |
Enterprise Process Flow
Human Behavior Variability
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Hardware/Software Inconsistencies
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Outdated Datasets
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Novel Activities/Environments
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Performance Degradation
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Performance Drop in Cross-Dataset Scenarios (e.g., F1 Score from 0.95 to 0.04)
Enterprise Process Flow
Model Training
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UQ Component Integration
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Model Serving
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Prediction with Uncertainty Flag
| Technique | Primary Shift Handled | Individual Effectiveness | Cascading Benefit |
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| Reconstruction Loss (Autoencoder) | Label Shift / Minor Covariate Shift | Good | Enhanced overall robustness |
| Distance-based Methods (Latent Space) | Covariate Shift / Domain Shift | Good | Enhanced overall robustness |
| Monte Carlo Dropout | Covariate Shift (Unseen Subject) | Good | Enhanced overall robustness |
| Cascading Approach (Combined) | All Distributional Shifts | High (78.52% UA for Unseen Dataset) | Optimal handling of diverse shifts, 10% gain in domain shift UA |
Cascading UQ: The Power of Integrated Uncertainty Management
The paper's experiments demonstrate that combining Reconstruction Loss, Distance-based Methods, and Monte Carlo Dropout in a cascading approach significantly boosts prediction reliability across diverse data shifts. This integrated strategy achieves a 10% improvement in Uncertainty Accuracy for complex domain shifts (e.g., Unseen Dataset), allowing enterprises to manage various unforeseen scenarios with a single, robust tool. By providing clear green/red confidence flags, the system empowers data-driven decision-making, minimizing risks and enhancing operational efficiency in pervasive ML applications.
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Increase in Uncertainty Accuracy for Domain Shift with Cascading UQ
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Your AI Implementation Roadmap
A phased approach to integrating Uncertainty Quantification into your enterprise AI for maximum reliability and impact.
01. UQ Model Integration
Integrate autoencoders, task classifiers, and UQ methods into existing ML pipelines, establish optimal thresholds for uncertainty flags (green/red).
02. Data Shift Characterization
Collect and analyze diverse data, identify key distributional shifts specific to your enterprise, and fine-tune UQ methods for contextual accuracy.
03. Real-time Uncertainty Monitoring
Deploy models with real-time uncertainty flags, integrate alerts for high-uncertainty predictions, and enable dynamic decision adjustments based on confidence levels.
04. Continuous Learning & Adaptation
Implement feedback loops for model retraining, adapt UQ thresholds based on evolving performance metrics, and continuously improve system robustness and reliability.
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