Method for Providing a Control Signal for Executing a Current or Next Work Step

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This invention describes a computer-based system and method for determining and providing a control signal to execute a current or next step in a multi-step process. It involves using multiple data streams, each analyzed by an individual classifier, to assess the probabilities associated with potential actions, and then automatically selecting and triggering the most likely next working step.

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• Automated assistance during complex medical procedures, such as surgery, by predicting and initiating next required actions based on real-time data.
• Industrial automation systems to control manufacturing processes and machinery by dynamically selecting the next operational step.
• Robotics applications where robots autonomously decide their next movement or task based on sensor data.
• Smart home automation, such as adaptive control of appliances or systems based on usage data and activity prediction.
• Workflow management software that aids professionals by suggesting and executing next steps based on ongoing data analysis.

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• Increases efficiency and accuracy in process execution by automating decision-making based on real-time data.
• Reduces human error by objectively analyzing multiple data inputs before proceeding to the next step.
• Supports intelligent automation in various fields, making systems more adaptive and responsive.
• Improves workflow continuity by predicting and preparing upcoming steps without manual intervention.
• Enables advanced applications in healthcare and robotics where precise sequence control is crucial.

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A computer-implemented method comprises: provisioning a plurality of data streams, each of the plurality of data streams being assigned an individual classifier; provisioning a list including a plurality of possible working steps; applying the plurality of individual classifiers to the plurality of data streams, wherein for each working step, based on the assigned data stream, a probability is determined; determining a current or next working step as a function of the probabilities; and provisioning the control signal.